Linghu Qiu glanced at the stack of papers. If it really was about the situation in Qi Capital, it was understandable. He knew that sects like the Heavenly Jade School had already sent people here, so it was not strange for them to gather information beforehand.
Niu Youdao, however, stared at the three white porcelain bottles in his hands and asked, "Wine?"
Linghu Qiu raised the bottles and said with a smile, "It's produced in Qingshan County. It's frighteningly expensive. I can't bear to buy it, but someone just gave me a few bottles. Would you like a drink?"
"Sure!" Niu Youdao nodded and gestured with his hand. Black Peony quickly removed the teapot and teacups from the stone table.
The other party had obviously come prepared. Hong Fu placed a small lunch box on the table and placed a few dishes on the table.
After drinking a cup of wine, Linghu Qiu chatted for a while and brought up what he wanted to say. "I just heard some news. Your secret trip to Qi Capital has been exposed. Your residence here has also been exposed."
Niu Youdao said, "I just heard about it."
Linghu Qiu said, "This isn't within the Heavenly Jade School's sphere of influence. I'm afraid you'll be in trouble. There are bound to be cultivators looking for a future in the capital of every country. If you don't have a good reputation, you won't be able to find a job. Brother, you're famous all over the world. If I can defeat you, I'll gain both fame and fortune! "
Niu Youdao said, "There are many famous people in the world, like you, Brother. Why are you staring at me? Are you trying to pick a pushover?"
"We all know that your cultivation is only at the Foundation Building stage," Linghu Qiu replied. His words implied that he was picking a pushover.
Niu Youdao chuckled. "Someone gave me a greeting gift as soon as I arrived in Qi Capital. What a friendly place. Brother, do you know who gave me this gift?"
Linghu Qiu was well aware that he had a suspect, but he shook his head. "If you have a group of people watching you wherever you go, it won't be good for you."
"It's just a small matter. Let's drink!" Niu Youdao raised his cup and invited him.
Linghu Qiu took a sip, put down his cup, and let out another long sigh.
Niu Youdao looked up. "Brother, why are you sighing?"
Linghu Qiu seemed to be extremely emotional as he said, "Coming to the Capital of Qi with Younger Brother, I can't help but think of your master, Dongguo Haoran. To think that I met your master in the past in the Capital of Qi …"
He rambled on about the past, yet Niu Youdao just listened and didn't make a sound. He was pondering over this fellow. This was already the third time this fellow had mentioned Dongguo Haoran in front of him.
As he spoke, Duan Hu hurried over and reported, "Master Dao, Elder Feng Entai of the Heavenly Jade School is here."
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Linghu Qiu could not help but take another look at Niu Youdao. As soon as they settled down, the disciples of the three sects had already gathered here. Now that the Elder of the Heavenly Jade Order had personally come to pay a visit, it looked like the sects in Green Mountain County really had high hopes for this sworn brother of theirs.
Soon, a smiling and amiable fat old man arrived. He was none other than Feng Entai. Two disciples of the Heavenly Jade School followed behind him.
Niu Youdao and Linghu Qiu were already at the Moon Gate. Linghu Qiu was the first to cup his hands and smile. "Brother Feng, long time no see."
"Aiya, Brother Linghu." Feng Entai cupped his fists enthusiastically.
So the two of them knew each other! Niu Youdao thought to himself. He also cupped his fists and said, "Niu Youdao greets Senior Feng. I should have paid my respects to Senior, but instead, I caused Senior to come to me. How rude of me."
Feng Entai looked him up and down, then stepped forward to stop his polite greeting. He grabbed Chu Li's wrist and clicked his tongue. "There's no need to be so particular. It doesn't matter who takes the initiative to meet. I've long heard of your name. You're indeed young and promising. Calling me Senior is too polite. If you don't mind me taking advantage of my seniority, just call me Elder Brother. "
Niu Youdao replied politely, "How can I accept that?"
Feng Entai patted the back of Chu Li's hand. "You're being too polite. We're all on the same side. It's settled then."
Thus, another wine cup was added in the pavilion, and the three of them sat together.
Feng Entai didn't bother with pleasantries and said, "Little Brother, I've been waiting for you ever since I received news from my sect. Unfortunately, you've kept your schedule a secret. You've been walking so slowly that I've been waiting for you! If I hadn't heard some rumors and found out where you're staying, I wouldn't have known that you've already arrived. Oh right, there's some news out there that isn't good for you … "
He rattled on about the situation, basically saying that someone had leaked the news that Niu Youdao had secretly arrived in Qi Capital and that someone wanted to challenge him.
As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Hu rushed in from outside and reported, "Daoye, there's a woman outside who claims to be Xuan Zichun. She wants to see you and has issued a letter of challenge!" He handed over an invitation with both hands.
Everyone's eyes fell on the invitation at the same time. They saw the words' Letter of Challenge 'written on the door. They couldn't help but look at each other. They were just talking about this, and here it comes.
Niu Youdao raised the wine cup to his lips for a while, then slowly put it down. His lips curled into a mocking smile. "That's really fast. I've only just arrived and the rumors have just started spreading. Someone's already at my door." He reached out to take a look at the letter of challenge.
Feng Entai frowned. "It's not hard to understand. They're just afraid that someone else will beat them to it. If they're confident, they'll naturally do it as soon as possible."
Linghu Qiu said, "Looks like there are indeed many people eyeing you."
"Pfft!" After reading the letter of challenge, Niu Youdao sneered. When he saw the two of them looking at him, he passed the letter to them and turned around to ask Duan Hu, "Is she alone?"
Duan Hu replied, "She has two friends who are here to be witnesses."
Niu Youdao said, "We walk the road, and we make friends. Since there are friends here, let's invite them in."
"Yes!" Duan Hu quickly left.
Feng Entai and Linghu Qiu took turns to read the letter of challenge and shook their heads. There wasn't much in it. It was just a few words of challenge and a few sentences of provocation. For example, if he didn't dare to accept the challenge, he would be inferior to a woman. Or if he didn't dare to accept the challenge, he would publicly admit that he was inferior to her.
It looked like a letter of challenge, but everyone could see the strong eagerness behind it. He wanted to trample on Niu Youdao.
Not long after, Duan Hu came in with three people, one woman and two men. The woman was tall and looked decent. She should be the one who issued the letter of challenge, Xuan Zichun.
Niu Youdao and the others who were sitting in the pavilion didn't seem to have any intention of getting up to welcome the guests.
Duan Hu pointed at the ground and had the three of them stand outside the pavilion.
The three of them looked around and saw many cultivators staring at them. Their expressions were obviously tense, but they were trying their best to remain calm.
"You're Xuan Zichun?" Niu Youdao raised his chin at the woman and asked with a faint smile.
"That's right!" Xuan Zichun raised his full chest and mustered up his courage to ask, "You're the Niu Youdao who killed Zhuo Chao?"
Niu Youdao nodded slightly. "That's me."
Xuan Zichun asked, "Did you read the letter of challenge?"
Niu Youdao said, "So what if I did? So what if I didn't?"
Xuan Zichun said, "I only have one question. Do you dare to accept my challenge?"
Niu Youdao said, "I don't even know who you are, what sect you're from, or what level of cultivation you're at. Did the elders in your sect agree to your challenge? Tell me everything before we talk about anything else. "
This condescending tone made Feng Entai and Linghu Qiu look at each other and smile. They raised their cups and drank slowly.
Xuan Zichun said fearlessly, "Golden Core cultivation, no sect or sect, rogue cultivator. I don't need anyone's permission, I can make the decision myself."
Niu Youdao raised his wine cup and pointed at the two people behind him. "Who are these two?"
Xuan Zichun said, "My friends, they're here as witnesses."
Niu Youdao said, "My place isn't a place that anyone can just barge in. Tell me your identity and background."
Xuan Zichun said, "You're just like me, rogue cultivators. Are you looking down on us?"
Niu Youdao said, "I have no enmity with you, and I've never met you before. You suddenly came looking for trouble with me. Do you think I shouldn't look up to you?"
Xuan Zichun said, "Why do you have to talk so much? I only have one question. Do you dare to accept my challenge?"
Niu Youdao retorted, "I want to ask, why should I accept your challenge? Who do you think you are?"
Xuan Zichun's face turned ugly from being looked down upon, but he still tried to provoke him. "Then you don't dare."
Niu Youdao said, "I can understand people wanting things they don't have, but it's best to be rational. I'm giving you one last reminder. It's still not too late for you to leave now. If I really accept your challenge, you won't be able to keep your life. You're not my opponent! "
You want to scare me off like this? Xuan Zichun immediately pressed. "Whether I'm your opponent or not, we'll only know after we fight!"
Niu Youdao drank the wine in his cup and put it aside. He let Linghu Qiu, who had a faint smile on his face, help him pour more wine. "If you want me to accept your challenge, I can give you a chance to make a name for yourself. But I want to know, what benefits do I have? If there are no benefits, why should I accept your challenge?"
Xuan Zichun said, "What benefits do you want?"
Niu Youdao looked her up and down. "I don't think you have any benefits to give me. How about this, if you lose, you'll be at my mercy."
Xuan Zichun said, "Okay, it's a deal!"
Niu Youdao said, "Anyone can make such a promise. How do I know you won't go back on your word? How about this, leave your two friends behind as hostages."
"This …" Xuan Zichun was a bit hesitant. He looked left and right at his friends.
The two men looked at each other. They didn't expect Niu Youdao to target them.
Niu Youdao said, "If I lose, you can use me as a hostage in exchange for them. Don't worry about me going back on my word. If you don't agree, my place isn't a place where anyone can come and go as they please. Leave your lives behind! "
As soon as she finished speaking, Black Peony waved her hand. Ten cultivators immediately appeared and surrounded the three of them.
The three of them quickly stood back to back. Xuan Zichun said loudly, "Niu Youdao, this isn't the Yan's Qingshan County. This is the capital of the Kingdom of Qi. It's strictly forbidden to fight and disturb the people. If you alert the cultivators guarding here, you won't be able to bear the consequences."
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