Zhuo Feiyang's residence was an independent courtyard, close to a pine forest. There were more than ten similar courtyards in the pine forest, all of which were occupied by Rank 7 Protectors.
He used to live in a large courtyard. There were more than ten rooms in the courtyard. Each person occupied one room, and it was very lively. Once he entered Rank-7, he changed to a small courtyard.
If they were promoted to Rank Six Protectors, they would be able to live in a small courtyard by the lake. Pushing open the window, they would be able to enjoy the view of the lake and the gentle breeze.
After sparring with Zhao Ying, Zhuo Feiyang returned to his courtyard. He saw Li Yue standing in front of the courtyard, waiting for him with a smile on his face.
He stepped forward and snorted, "What are you doing here?!"
Li Yue gave a fist salute and smiled. "Brother Zhuo, I'm here to deliver the invitation."
"An invitation with the surname Chu?" Zhuo Feiyang frowned.
Li Yue handed over the letter of challenge and smiled. "Brother Zhuo, can you reply immediately?"
Zhuo Feiyang opened it and took a look. His face darkened and he chuckled coldly. "Chu Li, what a fickle villain!"
He had challenged Chu Li face to face, but Chu Li had rejected him. As soon as he returned, a challenge letter was sent to him. This was happening too quickly. Was he not toying with him?
"Then will Brother Zhuo accept the challenge?"
"Of course!"
"Very well then, we shall await your arrival at the East Garden at noon tomorrow!" Li Yue said with a smile. "I still have to deliver the invitation to Miss Zhao. Farewell!"
"I won't be seeing you out!" Zhuo Feiyang scoffed and pushed the door open, ignoring Li Yue.
Li Yue shook his head and laughed. He was furious. Why was Zhuo Feiyang so agitated?
Zhao Ying stayed in a large courtyard. The courtyard was filled with the sounds of chattering and giggling. Li Yue stood outside the courtyard and called out to Zhao Ying. Zhao Ying received the invitation with a surprised expression.
"Brother Li, what is this?" Zhao Ying's almond-shaped eyes widened.
Li Yue chuckled. "Brother Chu has issued a duel invitation to Brother Zhuo, and Brother Zhuo has agreed to it. We shall await your arrival tomorrow."
"You still want to challenge him?" Zhao Ying cried out in surprise.
Li Yue smiled bitterly. "Sigh … To be honest, I don't know what Brother Chu is up to. In any case, Miss Zhao should go and watch the show."
"Doesn't Senior Brother Chu know that Senior Brother Zhuo is already at the Seventh Rank?" Zhao Ying frowned and said angrily, "Isn't Senior Brother Chu asking for trouble?"
"Hehe …"
"… Alright, I'll be there." Zhao Ying frowned and said worriedly.
"Thank you, Miss Zhao!" Li Yue cupped his fists and bowed before turning to leave.
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Zhuo Feiyang and Zhao Ying took a boat to the East Garden. Li Yue was waiting under a willow tree by the shore, waving at them from afar.
"Where's Chu Li?" Zhuo Feiyang looked around cautiously.
Zhao Ying's green gown fluttered in the wind. She looked elegant and gentle, but she was a little worried.
The East Garden belonged to the Third Lady, Xiao Qi. Those who were not invited were not allowed to enter. Trespassing on the island without Chu Li and Lee Yue's permission would result in serious consequences.
If Senior Brother Chu were to take advantage of this, even if he killed Senior Brother Zhuo, it wouldn't be a big crime. He was just afraid that Senior Brother Chu would really do something stupid.
Zhuo Feiyang shouted, "You with the surname Chu, your Master Zhuo is here! Hurry up and welcome him!"
As they spoke, the boat approached the shore.
Li Yue gave a fist salute and smiled. "Brother Zhuo, please don't be impatient. Brother Chu is brewing tea and waiting for your arrival. Please follow me!"
Zhuo Feiyang snorted coldly. He turned around and said, "Zhi Jie, you stay here."
Bai Zhi Jie nodded solemnly. "I understand, Master!"
Zhuo Feiyang and Zhao Ying leaped onto the shore and followed Lee Yue inside. Soon, they arrived at their courtyard. Zhuo Feiyang's eyes were bright as he looked around cautiously.
Zhao Ying looked around curiously. The East Garden lived up to its name. The flowers bloomed like a brocade. It was a beautiful sight!
Inside the courtyard, Chu Li sat by the stone table in a daze. There were four cups of hot tea on the table. Steam curled up from the table and the fragrance of the tea wafted in the air.
He was currently cultivating the Infinite Azure Sea. It was an inner energy heart technique that he had carefully selected.
It was fierce and overbearing, like a giant wave sweeping through the sky. With every circulation, it would stack up to a maximum of nine layers, allowing him to unleash nine times his strength.
Such a powerful technique had a fatal weakness. Before it could harm the enemy, it would harm the user first. It would destroy his meridians in an instant.
He dared to choose this technique for two reasons. Firstly, the Minute Pulse Cleansing Technique was a top-notch technique for tempering one's meridians. Secondly, the Infinite Azure Sea had a strong regenerative ability.
He had mastered the Minute Pulse Cleansing Technique and leveled up the Scripture of Life and Death. His meridians were much stronger than normal people. The Infinite Azure Sea could unleash his full potential.
He had also chosen the Eternity Blade and the Flying Dagger Technique. It allowed him to gather all his inner energy into a single blade. It could decide life and death, whether his opponent or himself would die.
When the Infinite Azure Sea and the Eternity Blade were combined, he could unleash several times his own strength.
When he heard the footsteps, his inner energy dissipated and his eyes dimmed. There was no sign of spiritual energy leaking out. He was no different from a person who had never cultivated inner energy heart techniques.
The three of them entered the courtyard. Chu Li stood up and closed fist saluted. He smiled. "Sister Zhao, your presence brings light to my humble abode. Please, have a seat and have a taste of Brother Lee's tea!"
Zhuo Feiyang scoffed. "Chu Li, did you put something in your tea?"
Chu Li shook his head and laughed. "You think I'm as despicable as you?"
"Chu Li, don't waste your breath. Hurry up and do it!" Zhuo Feiyang did not want to argue with him. There was no way he could win.
Chu Li passed the teacup to Zhao Ying. "Zhuo Feiyang, why don't we make another bet?"
"Cut the crap. If you want to fight, then fight. If you don't want to fight, then admit defeat!" Zhuo Feiyang pouted. "You only know how to play dirty tricks!"
Chu Li tilted his head and laughed. "You've learned your lesson!"
Zhuo Feiyang laughed coldly. "Chu Li, you don't have any confidence. Are you afraid now?"
"Oh?"
"If you really dare to fight, why do you have to beat around the bush?"
"That's true."
Zhuo Feiyang scoffed. "Don't be like that. Just admit defeat. You don't want me to beat you up later!"
"Hehe …"
"Chu Li, as long as you promise me one thing, I won't make things difficult for you!"
"What is it?"
"Cancel the bet!"
"Hehe …"
"Chu Li, don't be so stubborn. If we really fight, I'll cripple you. You were the one who challenged me!" Zhuo Feiyang gritted his teeth and glared at him.
Chu Li pulled out his sword from the table and stood in the middle of the courtyard. "Come at me then!"
"Hehe, it's quite lively here!" A crisp laughter rang out.
Zhuo Feiyang turned his head and his expression changed. He quickly closed fist saluted and bowed respectfully. "Chief Su!"
Chu Li, Zhao Ying, and Li Yue bowed as well.
Su Ru stood at the entrance of the courtyard. Her apricot gown fluttered in the wind. Her smile lit up the courtyard.
"What are you doing?" Su Ru asked with a smile as she looked at Zhuo Feiyang.
Zhuo Feiyang looked at Chu Li and said respectfully, "Chief, Chu Li has issued me a challenge. I have no choice but to accept it!"
"A challenge? Chu Li issued you a challenge? "Su Ru's eyes widened.
"Yes." Zhuo Feiyang nodded. "I dare not lie to Chief Su!"
"Chu Li, are you confused?"
"Chief, I want to witness the glory of a genius!"
"You're a Scribe!"
"I like to practice martial arts."
"You don't have any inner energy. Why are you challenging me? You're asking for trouble!"
"It's fine if I lose."
Zhuo Feiyang looked at Chu Li and stole a glance at Su Ru.
Su Ru was so beautiful that he did not dare to look at her directly. However, he could tell that she was more worried about Chu Li. She was even more jealous and angry. He roared in his heart, "Cripple him, I must cripple him!"
No wonder Chu Li dared to challenge him. He had a protective talisman!
He was even more certain that he would win. He sneered at Chu Li and turned to Su Ru. "Chief Su, swords and spears have no eyes. It's inevitable that I will lose control when I fight."
Chu Li said, "If you can really kill me, then you have the ability. Chief will not pursue this matter!"
"Nonsense!" Su Ru's face darkened.
Zhuo Feiyang quickly said, "Then forget it. This kind of competition is meaningless. It's not the same as a real fight!"
Su Ru sided with Chu Li. If they really fought, it would not end well!
Chu Li smiled. "Are you afraid, Zhuo Feiyang?"
Zhuo Feiyang was furious. "What a joke!"
"Chief, please hold the line!" Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled at Su Ru.
Su Ru rolled her eyes at him and said, "I can't be bothered with your business!"
"Zhuo Feiyang, come at me. Don't look for excuses when you lose!"
"Take this!" Zhuo Feiyang roared. He turned his jealousy and hatred into a fist of anger. Like a meteor, he rushed towards Chu Li.
Chu Li took a step back and raised the tip of his sword.
Zhuo Feiyang twisted his body to avoid the sword and threw out his left fist.
Chu Li moved the tip of his sword horizontally and waited for the fist to land. Zhuo Feiyang could only move his fists and change his moves. Suddenly, he lost his advantage. Chu Li's sword moved first, forcing Zhuo Feiyang to change his moves.
After more than ten moves, Zhuo Feiyang was so frustrated that he wanted to scream. He even had the crazy thought of punching Chu Li.
Su Ru squinted her eyes.
She had heard that Chu Li's swordsmanship was good, but she did not expect it to be this good. Zhuo Feiyang's fists were like a gust of wind. His reflexes were faster than a normal person's. Chu Li did not have inner energy, but he relied on his swordsmanship to suppress Zhuo Feiyang. He was a genius in swordsmanship!
If he cultivated inner energy, his speed and strength would increase tremendously. Based on her estimation, he could even compete with a rank six Protector.
Such a genius could not practice martial arts. What a pity! What a pity!
She could not help but shake her head.
Zhuo Feiyang suppressed his urge to scream. He channeled all his energy and his fists became faster and faster.
"Ah!" He suddenly screamed in pain. His body slowed down. The tip of Chu Li's sword stopped right in front of his throat.
Zhuo Feiyang's neck stiffened. His face darkened as he stared at Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled and sheathed his sword. "Zhuo Feiyang, you've lost!"
"You …" Zhuo Feiyang stared at him.
"If you're not satisfied, shall we continue?"
"Again!"
Chu Li smiled. "You're shameless!"
"I was careless. Do you dare to come again?" Zhuo Feiyang roared.
Su Ru frowned.
Zhao Ying quickly said, "Brother Zhuo!"
"But …" Zhuo Feiyang could not take this lying down.
He worked hard and isolated himself to cultivate. Finally, he passed the third floor and became a rank seven Protector. Finally, he could hold his head high and teach Chu Li a lesson!
He did not expect Chu Li to be so difficult to deal with. Even a rank seven Protector could not defeat him!
He felt that Chu Li must have consumed some kind of pill that stimulated his potential. Otherwise, he would not have been so fast. How could he be so fast if he had not cultivated inner energy?
As long as he could endure the effects of the pill, Chu Li would return to his original form and lose to him!
Chu Li said, "If you're not satisfied, then come again!"
Zhuo Feiyang scoffed. "Let's take a breather first. You don't have any inner energy. If you lose, you'll say that I bullied you and refused to admit it!"
"I'm not that shameless!"
Zhuo Feiyang thickened his face and said to Su Ru, "Chief Su, please excuse me!"
Su Ru said, "Zhuo Feiyang, what happened today must be kept a secret. Do not tell anyone!"
"… Yes." Zhuo Feiyang did not understand but did not ask.
Su Ru looked at Zhuo Feiyang. "You're able to reach rank seven at such a young age. That's rare!"
"I'm ashamed." Zhuo Feiyang smiled bitterly.
Su Ru said, "Winning or losing is nothing. You're talented and will become stronger. You don't have to worry about winning or losing!"
"Yes." Zhuo Feiyang nodded obediently.
Su Ru stopped talking to him and turned to chat with Zhao Ying.
There were quite a number of female Protectors in the Public House. Most of them were in the Public House to protect the ladies. Even if they went out for missions, it was usually less dangerous.
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