In front of the main hall, Wu Xuanran, who had just regained his senses, frowned. Regardless of how Linlong's swordsmanship was, he only wanted the Seventh Princess to marry Lin Guanghan. Now that Linlong had won, how could he not frown?
However, he did not say anything.
After announcing Linlong's victory, Eunuch He came to Wu Xuanran's side. He asked something in a low voice while Wu Xuanran whispered something into his ear.
After a while, Eunuch He nodded and said loudly to everyone present, "Alright, the competition ends here. We'll discuss the future matters in the afternoon. Everyone can leave now."
The crowd immediately dispersed. Wu Xuanran did not call Linlong over to say anything. Instead, he turned and left.
From this, everyone could tell that Wu Xuanran was not very happy that Linlong had won first place.
"The Emperor doesn't seem too happy. Is it possible that Tang Li won't be able to marry the Seventh Princess?"
"It's very possible."
"I don't think it's possible. If the Emperor does this, wouldn't he be telling the people of Wu Country that he's a person who goes back on his word?"
"That's true, but what if something happens to Tang Li?"
"What kind of accident?"
"The kind where he dies mysteriously."
…
The people who left discussed in private. Some felt that Linlong would definitely be able to marry the Seventh Princess, while others felt that it would be very difficult for Linlong to do so.
Of course, this was all discussed in private. No one dared to say it out loud.
Once the crowd dispersed, the Seventh Princess was the first to rush to Linlong.
"Guard Tang, you did well. I didn't think so highly of you in vain." The Seventh Princess smiled as soon as she arrived.
"Of course," Linlong replied calmly.
"Tang Li, have you thought it through? How are you going to marry me?" The Seventh Princess asked.
"Seventh Princess, you can't be serious, right?" Linlong looked at her.
"What? You're saying that I'm not serious? We've already competed, and in front of so many people! " The Seventh Princess widened her eyes when she heard Linlong's words. Her face was obviously filled with anger.
"Cough cough, Tang Li is just a guard. How can he …" Linlong coughed dryly.
"Hmmph, I don't care. Anyways, I must marry you." The Seventh Princess humphed.
"Alright." Linlong was speechless.
Afterwards, the two of them returned to An Ruo Hall.
After returning to the An Ruo Palace Hall, Linlong took the opportunity when the Seventh Princess entered her room to leave.
"Where is Guard Tang going?" Eunuch Sun, who was standing outside, asked curiously when he saw Lin Long walk out the moment he entered.
"Eunuch Sun, I have something to attend to. I'll be heading out for a while," said Linlong casually.
"So that's how it is." Eunuch Sun didn't find it strange.
Linlong didn't have anything to do. The reason he left was because he wanted to take this opportunity to leave the palace. If he didn't leave now, he probably wouldn't be able to leave later.
This was because once he obtained first place, Emperor Wu Xuanran would definitely thoroughly investigate his identity. If he discovered that his identity as Tang Li was fake, he would definitely send people to capture him. At that time, if he were to remain in the imperial palace, how would he be able to leave?
Very quickly, Linlong arrived at the south gate of the imperial palace.
Just as he was about to go out, someone blocked his way. It was a middle-aged man who stood in front of Linlong. He pretended to be surprised and said, "Isn't this Guard Tang? Where are you in a hurry to go?"
Linlong couldn't help but be shocked when he saw this person. This was because this person was a level-five warrior.
He didn't recognize this person, but it seemed that this person was looking for trouble. If he really stopped him, it would be troublesome.
"I have something to attend to. May I know who you are?" Linlong pretended to be calm.
"I'm a nobody by the King of South Jin's side, Huo Qing. Guard Tang, you can just call me Brother Huo." The middle-aged man smiled.
"So it's Brother Huo." Linlong nodded.
This made him even more worried. He was worried that Huo Qing had been summoned by the King of South Jin to keep an eye on him.
After all, after obtaining first place and injuring Lin Guanghan, he was already an enemy of the King of South Jin.
"Since Guard Tang has something to attend to, I won't disturb you, Brother Huo." With that, the middle-aged man who called himself Huo Qing moved to the side.
"Brother Huo, if there's a chance, please take care of me." After cupping his hands, Linlong strode out.
He had just won the martial arts competition. This fellow should be staying in the imperial palace. Where was he in such a hurry to go? Looking at Linlong's departing figure, Huo Qing felt that something was wrong. In the end, he followed Linlong out.
I want to see what this fellow is up to. If I can discover his secret, it will be a great achievement. With this thought, Huo Qing was even more determined to follow Linlong.
In his opinion, with his level-five warrior abilities, it was impossible for Linlong to discover him.
After walking out, Linlong realized that someone was following him. Then, he confirmed that the person following him was Huo Qing.
Could he really be sent by the King of South Jin? This thought flashed across Linlong's mind.
With this thought, he became even more cautious.
With that, he immediately headed out of the imperial city. He chose the northern side of the imperial city. After all, there was a mountain range in the north and it was close. If anything happened, he could immediately hide in the mountain range and use the complicated terrain to escape.
Very soon, Linlong arrived outside the imperial city. Seeing Linlong like this, Huo Qing became even more suspicious that Linlong was about to do something shameful.
Fortunately, he was vigilant. Otherwise, he would have missed such an opportunity, Huo Qing thought to himself.
After walking for a while, Huo Qing realized that Linlong had suddenly sped up.
Could it be that this fellow had discovered him? Huo Qing was shocked.
If he was following a level-five warrior, he might directly release the flames on his body as a warning. However, because Linlong's strength was only that of a level-three warrior, he did not do so.
With that, he naturally increased his speed.
After sprinting for a while, his expression turned ugly. He realized that Linlong's speed was actually very fast and seemed to be on par with his.
He was only a level-three warrior. How could he be so fast? Huo Qing was shocked.
After a while, his expression suddenly changed. He had actually lost track of Linlong in front of him.
Had this fellow really discovered him? Huo Qing frowned.
It was also at this moment that he realized that someone had suddenly floated down from above. Who else could it be if not Linlong whom he had been chasing?
"Tang Li, how did you discover me?" Huo Qing's expression was ugly.
As a level-five warrior, he naturally did not look good after being played like this.
"It's very simple. My Divine Will is much stronger than yours." Linlong smiled indifferently.
"Your Divine Will is stronger than mine? Are you joking? "Huo Qing could not help but ask.
The reason why he said this was completely because Linlong's strength was far inferior to his.
"Brat, since you've already discovered me, why did you show yourself?" Huo Qing was puzzled.
He thought that Linlong would have someone else here to help, but he did not see anyone else around.
"It's very simple. I'll kill you." Linlong said indifferently.
"Kill me? Hahaha … "Huo Qing could not help but burst into laughter.
A level-three warrior actually wanted to kill a level-five warrior like him. How could he not laugh?
However, in the next moment, he suddenly stopped laughing. This was because he realized that a wooden figure had suddenly appeared beside Linlong.
Looking at the strange runes drawn on the wooden figure, he immediately exclaimed, "This is a Runic Wooden Figure?"
"That's right." Linlong nodded.
"Do you think that this Runic Wooden Figure of yours can defeat me?" Huo Qing said coldly.
"Of course I can."
"Tsk tsk, as far as I know, the strongest Runic Wooden Figure is only equivalent to a level-four warrior. Even if this Runic Wooden Figure of yours is the strongest, how can it defeat me?" Huo Qing snorted disdainfully.
Before he finished speaking, the Runic Wooden Figure in front of him made its move. It directly attacked Huo Qing with a punch.
Seeing that Linlong's Runic Wooden Figure actually dared to attack, Huo Qing immediately responded with a punch.
However, as soon as the punch was unleashed, his expression changed. This was because he realized that the punch from Linlong's Runic Wooden Figure was actually very strong. It clearly had the strength of a level-five warrior.
"Bang!"
The punch landed on the Runic Wooden Figure with a dull thud. Then, Huo Qing directly took seven or eight steps back.
"You … Why is this Runic Wooden Figure of yours so strong?" Huo Qing asked in shock.
He could already tell that this Runic Wooden Figure was stronger than him.
After recovering from his shock, he hurriedly took out his Rune Sword and slashed at Linlong's Runic Wooden Figure.
The Runic Wooden Figure smashed its fist over again.
The punch landed on the Runic Wooden Figure. Huo Qing could not help but retreat again. Even with the Rune Sword, there was still a huge gap between him and his opponent.
Feeling that something was amiss, he immediately turned to flee. However, he did not expect that the Runic Wooden Figure's speed was just as fast. Just as he moved, the Runic Wooden Figure's punch came again.
He was no match for this Runic Wooden Figure. If he did not flee now, he would not have the chance later. This thought flashed through his mind.
It was precisely because of this that he did not even turn around. He was prepared to take the blow from the Runic Wooden Figure head-on and then take advantage of the moment when the Runic Wooden Figure paused to activate the wings on his back and escape.
As this thought flashed through his mind, the Runic Wooden Figure's punch landed on his body. However, as he dodged a certain distance away, the punch only caused him some minor injuries. He was not seriously injured.
While the Runic Wooden Figure paused for a moment, he endured the pain and activated the wings on his back.
However, at this moment, a figure blocked in front of him. It was Linlong, who had been standing at the side.
"You're courting death!" Huo Qing shouted angrily.
In his opinion, Linlong was only a level-three warrior, yet he dared to block a level-five warrior. This was clearly courting death.
With that, he casually slashed his sword at Linlong.
In an instant, a powerful sword aura immediately attacked Linlong.
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