"Cousin Xiuxiu, you're getting more and more beautiful!"
Luo Ping and Chen Xiuxiu stood face to face, looking a little awkward. In order to ease the atmosphere, Luo Ping quickly started a conversation.
"Really? Cousin Ping, you've also grown taller and … more mature. You have a charming aura. "
Looking at her cousin who was almost a head taller than her, Chen Xiuxiu suddenly felt like a little bird relying on someone. When she spoke and smiled, her two deep dimples were particularly eye-catching.
"Ah, is that so? I think so too."
As soon as Luo Ping said this, a pair of eyes rolled. Chen Xiuxiu didn't expect Luo Ping to become so naughty, narcissistic and shameless after not seeing him for three years.
Just as she was about to pour cold water on Luo Ping, she didn't expect him to pour cold water on her first.
"Cousin Xiuxiu, not only have you become more beautiful, but you've also gained a lot of weight!"
Chen Xiuxiu's expression changed immediately when she heard this. It was said that women had three 'explosive zones' — 'dark skin, fat body, and ugly face'. Once touched, they would explode. Now Luo Ping actually threw a torch at her. How could she not be unlucky?
Chen Xiuxiu was just about to explode when she saw Luo Ping's gaze stop at her chest. Moreover, a naughty smile appeared at the corner of his mouth …
At this moment, she finally understood what Luo Ping meant by 'fat'. Raising her fist, Chen Xiuxiu shouted and punched at the same time. She didn't have the demeanor of a virtuous lady at all.
"Luo Ping, you're looking for a beating."
As for Luo Ping, he was already prepared. He knew that the other party would definitely get angry. Therefore, when Chen Xiuxiu raised her fist, he had already run away with a smile.
The two of them, one chasing the other, circled around Luo Ping's group several times before stopping. However, Chen Xiuxiu still did not give up, threatening to seize the opportunity to beat up Luo Ping.
Luo Ping smiled faintly and didn't mind. Instead, he greeted Chen Tong and the others.
In the past three years, everyone had become more mature and steady. However, after the commotion caused by Chen Xiuxiu and Wang Yao just now, everyone's mood and emotions were stirred up, and they chatted happily.
The number of participants in this year's County Court Arena Tournament was even more than the previous one. Everyone gave it their all in the Arena Tournament, striving for victory.
Luo Ping watched the competition with everyone else. It was as if he had returned to three years ago when he participated in the competition. However, at this moment, his state of mind and mood had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Perhaps three years ago, he would still be hot-blooded and full of joy to fight for the qualifications to advance. He would strive to show off his skills in front of the Monarch and become the 'champion'.
But now, he no longer had the slightest bit of such thoughts. For the current Luo Ping, entering the Cultivation Domain as soon as possible was his goal. Everything in front of him was just a passing cloud.
With his current strength, when he looked at the martial artists on the field, he felt that their moves and movements were completely like sleepwalking. They couldn't be any slower, and they were full of flaws.
Luo Ping believed that as long as he gave a gentle push, these martial artists would fall out of the arena without any accident. Even the Martial Grand Masters were no exception.
Although he was no longer interested in watching the competition, in order not to spoil everyone's mood, he still stayed there and chatted with them.
After that, apart from learning the art of setting up formations from Qu Xing 'er, Luo Ping accompanied Chen Xiuxiu and the others to watch the competition.
Originally, Luo Ping had intended to wait until he rescued Qu Xing 'er's brother before learning the art of setting up formations. However, Qu Xing' er felt that Luo Ping would not lie to her, so she started to teach him in advance.
In fact, there was another meaning, which Luo Ping and Qu Xing 'er were well aware of. That was, Qu Xing' er hoped to use this opportunity to make Luo Ping more willing to help. Although the two did not point it out, it did not affect their relationship.
Because he had the diagram of the 'Three Thousand Steps of Dipper' and had read a lot of books related to it, Luo Ping was able to quickly learn how to set up formations. Both Qu Xing 'er and Qu Xing' er were shocked and sighed that Luo Ping's talent in formations was not inferior to hers.
As for Luo Ping, in the process of learning, he realized that the art of formations was profound and mysterious. Not only could one easily set up a formation by understanding the diagram, but one also had to 'choose the location, observe the shape, fix the position, and illuminate the situation'.
Originally, Luo Ping had thought of taking out the diagram of the 'Three Thousand Steps of Dipper' to study together with Qu Xing 'er, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. After all, the value of this diagram was too high, and it was better to be careful.
On the other hand, he had a new idea, but whether he could turn it into reality would require a long period of observation and testing, so he gave up on taking out the diagram.
… … …
"Hao Yu pays his respects to the governor!"
"Haha, Hao Yu, we meet again. It seems that this year's Dragon-Tiger Tournament is even better than before!"
He Kun, the governor of the Longzhou Province, said with a smile as he looked at the group of juniors behind Luo Haoyu.
After going through the elimination round, the revival round, the semi-finals, and the finals, this year's County Government's Challenge Tournament had come to an end. Now, a few months later, when the Dragon-Tiger Tournament was about to begin, Luo Haoyu brought his juniors back to the Longzhou Province.
In the past three years, Chen Xiuxiu and the others had grown stronger. In this year's tournament, many of them had also obtained the qualifications to advance.
Chen Tong and Chen Xiuxiu were both at the peak of the Martial Master realm.
Luo Ying was at the peak of the Supreme Martial Master realm, so it was not difficult for her to advance.
As for the third generation, Luo Yunfeng's cultivation speed was comparable to Luo Yunjue's, and he had reached the late stage of the Martial Master realm at the age of fifteen. His strength allowed him to fight those above his level, so it was expected that he would be able to advance.
As for the others, they were at the early or middle stage of the Martial Master realm. They were in an awkward position, so they did not advance.
Even so, Luo Haoyu was still quite satisfied. After all, as long as Chen Xiuxiu and the other three were able to advance to the Dragon-Tiger Tournament, eight of his juniors would be able to participate in the next two years' Challenge Tournament. Their chances of winning were still quite high.
With Luo Ping's current strength and status, he would no longer be able to participate in the Challenge Tournament. Therefore, the five from the previous tournament had become four.
After the Challenge Tournament ended, Luo Ping thought that the spies from the Great Proud Nation would contact Qu Xing 'er during this period of time. He did not expect that there would be no news even after three months.
Qu Xing 'er had been anxious for a long time. After all, it had been more than four months since the Great Proud Nation was divided. Logically speaking, these masked men should have made a move. However, they seemed to have disappeared without a trace.
Moreover, she could not take the initiative to contact them. She could only pray in her heart that they would not act out of desperation and kill people to vent their anger.
Originally, Luo Ping wanted to wait for these people in the county office and not go to the Longzhou Prefecture. However, he did receive a letter. Therefore, he changed his mind and went with his grandfather and the others.
At this moment, He Kun and Luo Haoyu were chatting in front of the Longzhou Prefecture's gate. Luo Haoyu waved his hand when he heard He Kun's praise.
"Governor, you're too kind. Haoyu's juniors still need more training."
"Hahaha, Haoyu, I have to say that you've taught your children well. You have a good family style!"
He Kun was full of smiles as he looked behind Luo Haoyu. When he saw Luo Ping, his expression suddenly changed. He quickly walked around Luo Haoyu and walked over.
"I'm the Longzhou Prefecture's governor, He Kun. Greetings, Protector General of the Nation!"
As he spoke, He Kun bowed to show his respect.
Although he was the governor of a prefecture and was a martial artist in the advanced stage of the Martial King Realm, he was still a little inferior compared to the Protector General of the Nation. Moreover, the other party was a general with a noble title.
On top of that, in terms of strength, the news of Luo Ping defeating the Emperor of the Dark Nether Mountain Villa and winning against five Sect Leaders of first-rate sects had spread far and wide. Luo Ping even sat on the throne of the Wulin Alliance, so He Kun had no choice but to accept it.
When Luo Ping saw He Kun's reaction, he quickly went forward to help him up. After all, He Kun's identity and status were high and he was even older than his grandfather. He felt uneasy about it.
"Senior, you're too kind. I can't accept it!"
He Kun looked at Luo Ping's sincere smile and words. He suddenly felt that the decision he made a few years ago was very wise. It could be said that he had saved his life in advance.
Back then, Zhang Fugui had asked his fourth son, Zhang Jubao, to send a letter to the governor of the Mi prefecture, Pang Hui. He hoped that Pang Hui would use his many years of friendship with the governor of the Longzhou prefecture to ask He Kun to cause trouble for Nandan County.
Pang Hui had indeed done so. Not only did he look for He Kun, he also gave him a large number of rare treasures. Of course, these were all given to him by Zhang Fugui. He had only given a portion of them away.
As the saying goes, 'Gifts blind the eyes'. After He Kun received the gifts, he began to plan how to cause trouble for Nandan County. Just as everything was ready, the Dragon-Tiger Tournament was about to begin. He Kun planned to start his plan after the tournament.
But man proposes, God disposes. He never would have thought that Luo Ping and the others would be acquainted with the Sixteenth Prince, Zong Yuan Hao, and even become brothers. This made He Kun's original thoughts waver.
After careful consideration, when the tournament ended and everyone left, He Kun immediately wrote a letter and sent it to Pang Hui. He said that he would no longer interfere with the matter between Nandan County and Nandan County. He would also return all the rare treasures he had received.
Although this would affect their friendship, compared to his own status and life, the latter was more important. After all, if he offended Nandan County, he might anger Zong Yuanhao. When that time came, he would not be able to bear the consequences.
Now that he thought about it, He Kun could not help but be grateful for his decision. Otherwise, even if Zong Yuanhao did not kill him before, what about now? The person standing in front of him was a genuine 'Protector of the State', a First Grade Duke.
Looking at Luo Ping, He Kun could only sigh. However, he felt that the other party's modesty was inappropriate.
"Ah, Great General, you don't have to be like this. Strength is paramount, and hierarchy is an unchangeable principle. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. However, when Great General arrives at the Imperial Capital, there will be more officials to greet you. At that time, if you support them one by one, not only will you lose your status, but it will also be a waste of time."
"Therefore, Great General, you must learn to accept this fact. Since you are already in a position, you must have the corresponding boldness and dignity. This is not arrogance, but a performance that matches your strength and status. I hope Great General will remember this humble official's heartfelt words. "
He Kun did not know why he suddenly had the thought of giving the other party advice. Perhaps it was because he felt lucky, or perhaps it was because he felt sincere.
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