Chapter 544

If one's strength was stronger than his opponent, it would not be difficult to win. What was difficult was to consider his opponent's dignity. What was even more difficult was to stimulate his opponent's potential with one's own moves so that he could display his Kung Fu to its fullest. In the end, he would only be defeated due to old age and lack of energy.

To achieve this, one's vision, Kung Fu, and breadth of mind were all indispensable. One's understanding of the changes in moves was comparable to that of a master. Every stroke had to be unimaginably precise. It was indeed stronger than the stroke he had used to defeat Luo Youfeng!

Although that stroke had the Essence of bladesmanship and was as fast as lightning, it was a superb work of bladesmanship that had secretly set up a trap between movement and stillness to lure his opponent into it. However, it was nowhere near as breathtaking as the previous 28 strokes.

The Jianghu people present recalled the battle between Mengqi and Jin Jinxian. The more they thought about it, the more wonderful it seemed. It was like a feast of swordsmanship and bladesmanship.

However, they did not underestimate Jin Jinxian. Although the Thunder Blade Furious Monk had given way to Jin Jinxian in such a courteous manner, which showed that their moves and strength were far inferior, there was no doubt that Jin Jinxian's Inner Force and Upstanding Qi were as strong as the sun. He was indeed old and weak, so he had lost with dignity. He had indeed attacked Jin Jinxian 28 times, and no one could guess how many strokes Jin Jinxian could have withstood if the Thunder Blade Furious Monk had not done so.

Since they could not guess it, they just let it be. After all, Club Principal Jin was a famous figure in Yedu.

As for the Thunder Blade Furious Monk of the past, the current Blade Maniac Su Meng had become unfathomable in the eyes of the crowd.

He had not even used the Gist of Trueness of his Exterior moves!

The masters on the Ranking List of Young Masters lived up to their reputation.

Just then, Mengqi cupped his hands and bowed to Wang Zai to thank him for his objective and fair explanation. Then he said loudly to the VIP room where Huang was, "I have long heard of the name 'Master Falling Flower' in Yedu. I admire you very much. Please enlighten me tomorrow."

'Master Falling Flower' Huang Zishi had comprehended the Gist of Trueness of the Huang family's "Flying Glow and Falling Flower Skill" and mastered an Exterior palm art. His "Flying Glow and Falling Flower Skill" was close to the primary level. He was regarded as one of the three most promising newcomers in Huan Province to enter the Ranking List of Young Masters. Therefore, Mengqi's challenge was not "bullying". It was a natural fight. They were all eager to see the gap between the Ranking List of Young Masters and the real Ranking List of Master. Or perhaps, Falling Flower already had the strength but did not have the chance …

After listening to Wang Zai's explanation in the VIP room, Elder Huang looked embarrassed. As an External Deacon, he had opened Nine Acupores through years of hard work. It was inevitable that he had lost his eye for advanced bladesmanship and sword art. Now that Wang Zai had said it in public, he had lost face in front of the younger generation of his family.

When Mengqi challenged Huang Zishi, his face was completely livid. According to Wang Zai, the Thunder Blade Furious Monk's strength was definitely above his nephew's. It was not a shortcut or an opportunity to enter the Ranking List of Young Masters!

Huang Zishi's expression changed slightly. He opened his folding fan and smiled. "I am very happy to have a fight with the Blade Furious Monk. I will definitely come tomorrow at this time."

Although he was shocked by Mengqi's strength, Huang Zishi had confidence in himself. Mengqi had the Ananda Oath-breaking Bladesmanship, while he had the "Falling Flower and Flowing Water". Mengqi was a master of bladesmanship. His "Flying Glow and Falling Flower Skill" was not for nothing. As long as Mengqi did not summon the Sky Thunder, he might have a chance.

How could a martial artist directly lose confidence in a situation where the difference in strength was not too big?

"Hehe, after the two fights just now, people finally take my nickname seriously …" Mengqi's thoughts could not be understood by ordinary people. If Huang Zishi knew, he would probably vomit blood in anger. Huang Zishi's momentum rose and he accepted the challenge. His words were neither servile nor overbearing, but he only used the two words "Blade Furious Monk" to express his self-satisfaction!

Mengqi laughed inwardly. He kicked the ground with his right foot and flew directly into his room. The body movements he used were similar to when he jumped down, but in the eyes of the martial artists, they were completely different. Previously, he was like a giant roc with a mighty momentum. Now, he was hiding a secret and outstanding body movements.

Gu Xiaosang stood by the window with her hands on her cheeks. She blushed and said, "Master, you really looked like a master just now!"

Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" Mengqi walked back to his seat and asked in a low voice.

In his spiritual mind and other senses, the outside was blurry and distorted.

"Yedu Green-ribbon Arrester Kong Yu, Wang Ce and Wang Zai of the Wang family from Zhou County, Du Shaobai and Qi Zhengyan of the Huanhua Swords Sect are here to visit Young Master Su." A deep voice sounded outside the door.

"That's how it should be …" Mengqi gently nodded and gestured for Gu Xiaosang to open the door.

Previously, when the challenge was imminent, they did not want to disturb him. Now that the fight was over, as the host, they had to greet the "dragon across the river".

Gu Xiaosang walked lightly with a smile on her face, like a competent maid. She opened the door and bowed.

Kong Yu was a middle-aged man with a pale face and scholarly appearance. He wore a dark red brocade robe of the Six Fan School, with a blue ribbon tied around his waist and a light blue official seal.

He had a capable and reserved temperament. Beside him were Wang Ce, Wang Zai, Qi Zhengyan, Shan Xiumei, the old servant of the Wang family, and other "acquaintances" of Mengqi. The only one he had not met was Du Shaobai, the External Affairs Deacon of the Huanhua Swords Sect. He was in his thirties and wore a black robe with large sleeves.

Kong Yu gently nodded to Gu Xiaosang in a very polite manner. He quietly turned to look at Mengqi.

"Young Master Su's visit is indeed a grand event in Yedu."

There were not many visitors. Other than the people of the Six Fan School, there were the two giants of the Wang family from Zhou County and the Huanhua Swords Sect. Either of them was more powerful than the Six Fan School in Huan Province. However, sects and aristocratic families had secret conflicts. The aristocratic families did not want the imperial court to lose face. After all, the imperial court represented the interests of the aristocratic families and was a golden signboard. In addition, the strength of the Six Fan School was not to be underestimated.

Thus, it had a relatively high status. Mengqi greeted everyone and invited them to sit down. Gu Xiaosang ran back and forth, calling for waiters and maids to serve tea.

Shan Xiumei and Gu Xiaosang stood face to face, but she did not recognize that she was the Demoness of Grand Luo who had chased her for thousands of miles. Mengqi secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. To be honest, if he had not seen Gu Xiaosang change her temperament and disguise herself, and had not interacted with her many times, he might not have recognized her.

Wang Ce was the legitimate son of the Wang family and the representative of the Wang family on such occasions. He picked up his tea and took a sip. "Young Master Su, did you suddenly come to challenge the heroes and famous figures and sharpen your bladesmanship?"

He preferred to call him Young Master Su rather than Young Master.

After greeting everyone, Gu Xiaosang obediently stood behind Mengqi. She did not look up or move her hands. She was completely ignored by Wang Zai and the others.

This time, Mengqi did not pretend to be cold and unfeeling. He smiled and said, "I was expelled from the temple and became a Jianghu independent cultivator. Without guidance, scripts, and resources, I have to explore by myself. It is inconvenient. Since the Military Selection will be held at the end of spring and the beginning of summer, I want to earn some fame and find a new path."

"There are many heroes in Huan Province, especially in Yedu. I cannot neglect actual combat, so I challenge all the masters to prepare for the end of spring."

"I see." A gentle smile appeared on Kong Yu's face. He welcomed masters on the Ranking List of Young Masters who were loyal to the imperial court and wanted to walk a bright path.

The imperial family itself was a powerful force. Although the other aristocratic families had disagreements with the Zhao family in Luoyang, they would all protect the imperial court as a tool. After all, it was the foundation of an alliance against sects. Therefore, the imperial court had no shortage of resources and scripts. It was very attractive to Jianghu independent cultivators and abandoned disciples of sects. In addition, the imperial court could grant them land and mineral resources, and give new Exterior masters a legitimate name. Moreover, the Six Fan School had great power and could almost control the life and death of small forces and aristocratic families with weak backgrounds.

If not for the fact that the aristocratic families and sects did not want the Six Fan School to become a monster, it would not be as small as it was today.

Hearing that Mengqi was preparing for the Military Selection, Wang Ce nodded slightly. "Young Master Su has amazing talent. In the future, you will become a master of bladesmanship and break through to the Exterior. Why do you have to take the Military Selection? It is like putting on a show for others. The Wang family is not talented, but we have enough scripts and resources for Young Master Su. "

He openly snatched Meng Qi in front of Kong Yu. This was the boldness of aristocratic families and sects.

Du Shaobai of Huanhua Swords Sect did not speak. It would be a lie to say that he had no intention of recruiting masters on the Ranking List of Young Masters. However, the Thunder Blade Furious Monk was an abandoned disciple of Shaolin Temple. If the sect recruited him as a Foreign Official and gave him another inheritance, wouldn't it be a slap in the face to Shaolin Temple? They had a good relationship, so there was no need to do this.

Qi Zhengyan looked steadily forward and just drank his tea. He had traveled with Little Zi and met Gu Xiaosang. Since Mengqi had told him about the Successor of Mystic Fairy, he could guess that the maid behind Mengqi was the famous Demoness of Grand Luo.

Mengqi sighed. "Thank you for your attention, Young Master Wang, but I have made up my mind."

There was no way to explain this, so he could only not explain.

Wang Ce nodded slightly and said no more. After a few words of greeting, he left. Outside the door, he asked Wang Zai, "Fourth Brother, you will also participate in the Military Selection at the end of spring, right?"

"Yes." Wang Zai answered affirmatively.

The children of aristocratic families participated in the Confucian and Military Selections to strengthen their family's power in the imperial court.

"Are you sure you can defeat Su Meng?" Wang Ce asked in a deep voice, with the imposing manner of a family head.

Although there were 30 Military Selections in Huan Province and Wang Zai and Mengqi could win at the same time, it would be easy for the Wang family to arrange for them to fight each other in advance.

Wang Zai thought for a while and said, "We won't know until we fight."

"Su Meng will definitely challenge you. Fourth Brother, do you want to meditate for a while and wait for the challenge?" Wang Ce asked.

Wang Zai shook his head and a confident smile appeared on his face. "I want to see him win. Every time he defeats someone, my fighting spirit will grow stronger. It's hard to find an evenly matched opponent!"

This was his way of accumulating momentum.

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After closing the door, Gu Xiaosang muttered, "She even followed Wang Ce for this kind of thing. She's really cautious."

She looked at Mengqi eagerly. "Master, after you defeat Huang Zishi, you can challenge a disciple of the Wang family and then Wang Zai. I don't believe that Wang Ce, as the legitimate son, won't join in."