Chapter 426 Second Round Lottery Draw (3)
“Reporting to Sect Leader Li, we drew the Fengyuan Sect,” Qi Huang truthfully replied.
“Fengyuan Sect? Isn’t that a sect from our Yongning Prefecture? With your cultivation, Senior Nephew, it shouldn’t be difficult to defeat them. Why did you want to switch the draw?” Sect Leader Li was not foolish, so his face immediately showed vigilance.
‘Damn it, you’re getting a benefit and still asking so many questions.’ Qi Huang grumbled inwardly, her expression unchanged, and she continued to lie: “It’s like this, we have some friendship with the Fengyuan Sect, and it would be too heartbreaking to eliminate them, so we wanted to switch draws, of course, the premise is that the opponent’s strength cannot be too strong.”
“Oh? So that’s how it is!” Sect Leader Li suddenly realized. After a moment of thought, he said, “Senior Nephew, I also want to help you, but this concerns the future of the entire sect, so can you allow us to discuss it?”
“No problem! Please, make yourselves at home!” Qi Huang generously gestured.
“Don’t worry, it will be done soon. Please don’t leave! Don’t leave!” Sect Leader Li instructed with concern before calling Elder Huang aside to whisper.
Qi Huang did not use her spiritual sense to eavesdrop. Firstly, it would be impolite if the other party discovered it. Secondly, she knew what these two were talking about with her knees, and they were definitely discussing whether what she said was true or false.
A moment later, Elder Huang was seen leaving the team, clearly going to inquire about the truth. Sect Leader Li walked back and continued to chat with the female disciples of the HongHua Sect. The male disciples by his side also chimed in from time to time, clearly wanting to win the favor of the beauties. Sect Leader Li did not stop them because what he needed now was to stall for time. Xu Mei in the distance was observing in secret; she did not follow for fear of arousing the other party’s suspicion.
A quarter of an hour later, Elder Huang returned with an excited expression, clearly with some good news. Sect Leader Li eagerly walked over and then whispered with Elder Huang again.
“Really?” Sect Leader Li’s face soon showed a look of immense joy, and then he impatiently walked back and said, “Several Senior Nephews, we are willing to switch draws with you!”
“Since that’s the case, thank you, Sect Leader Li, for fulfilling our request.” Qi Huang, a little impatient, handed over the draw slip, and the two parties successfully exchanged their draws.
“Why are these stupid women so foolish? They didn’t even bother to inquire before switching draws!”
“Yeah, they don’t even think about it. If the Qing Shan Sect really drew a weakling, how could they agree to switch draws with them?”
“Now there’s a good show to watch. If I remember correctly, Cheng Hong Ling was eliminated by the Hai Zhi Sect last time, right? It’s possible that history will repeat itself this time.”
… At this moment, mocking voices could be faintly heard from nearby. Qi Huang ignored them and immediately left with her companions.
“Master, we’ve switched.” Qi Huang then reported to Xu Mei.
“Why did it take so long?” Xu Mei asked, puzzled. In her opinion, with such a goodwill gesture, the other party should have agreed readily.
“Sect Leader Li, that old fox, is very cunning and afraid that I’m deceiving him, so he temporarily sent someone to verify if draw number twenty-four was the Fengyuan Sect. If Sect Leader Qin were here, he probably wouldn’t even bother to negotiate,” Qi Huang couldn’t help but curse.
“Yes, he’s taking advantage of us, and he’s still so slow. He’s really not like a man,” Shen Yuan also chimed in.
“There’s no choice. For small sects like these, the Evergreen Convention is the only way to obtain resources. It’s understandable for him to be cautious as the sect leader,” Xu Mei explained.
“Hmph! With their strength, no matter how cautious they are, they won’t make it past the next round,” Shen Yuan said with disdain.
“Alright, since everything is settled, let’s go.” Xu Mei smiled and then called her disciples back to the HongHua Sect’s team.
However, at this moment, Lü Er started shouting again.
“What’s wrong? You’ve been waiting for so long, and no one is asking who number six is? Do you need this Young Master to help you inquire?” Lü Er swaggered onto the arena and pointed fingers. Most of the cultivators below showed fear and dared not look at this guy.
“No one is speaking? Then it’s agreed? Who is number six? Number six, get out here for this Young Master!” Lü Er then arrogantly questioned.
“Here!” Before his voice even fell, an old man’s voice sounded from below.
“Heh heh, I didn’t expect you old guy to be so sensible. Quickly report your sect.” Lü Er showed a mocking smile on his face.
“Reporting, I am the Sect Leader of the Kangning Sect from Wanshou Prefecture,” the old man replied respectfully.
“Kangning Sect? I’ve never even heard of it. Does your sect have any Immortal Seeds in the Huashen Realm?” Lü Er asked with a sliver of hope.
“No, the strongest Immortal Seed is only in the Early Guiyi Realm. I hope the young friend can show leniency then,” the old man confessed truthfully, knowing that any attempt to conceal would only anger this malevolent star.
“Early Guiyi Realm? How dare you participate in the Evergreen Convention with such strength? I was planning to show off in front of my future concubines, what a disappointment!” Lü Er grumbled unhappily.
“Concubines? Who is he talking about?” The cultivators below looked at each other. Qi Huang heard this and an ominous premonition instinctively arose in her heart, as she had encountered similar situations before.
“Kangning Sect, right? I said I would cure all the sects present of their cultivation addiction. I’ll give you a chance to switch draws, otherwise, you’ll be the second one!” Lü Er threatened and then jumped off the arena. The old man from the Kangning Sect showed a helpless expression; he wanted to switch draws, but who was willing to face this malevolent star?
After jumping off the arena, Lü Er did not leave but walked towards the HongHua Sect again.
“What does this guy want to do now?” Qi Huang’s ominous premonition grew stronger. Cheng Hong Ling did not reply, and the look of disgust on her pretty face became more evident.
“I wanted to let you see my prowess, but unfortunately, I encountered a rookie sect, which is truly disappointing. But it’s good that the draws can be exchanged,” Lü Er said to himself as he looked at Cheng Hong Ling. Cheng Hong Ling didn’t speak but turned her pretty face away in disgust.
‘Have I been targeted again?’ Qi Huang felt truly helpless. This face was indeed a cause of worry.
“Tell me, who do you want to kick out? This Young Master will satisfy your request,” Lü Er continued.
“I’m sorry, we will handle who we want to kick out ourselves. We don’t need your help,” Qi Huang politely declined.
“Not bad, you do have some spirit. I like it! It’s a shame your cultivation is only at the second layer of the Huashen Realm.” Lü Er showed an expression of regret.
“Your tone is quite arrogant, but I wonder how high your main body’s cultivation is?” Qi Huang took the opportunity to counter.
“Main body? You should first figure out how high my cultivation is.”
“Is that necessary?”
“Of course, it’s necessary. Are you sure I haven’t hidden my strength?”
… After hearing this, Qi Huang burst into laughter and countered: “Then are you sure I haven’t hidden my strength?”
“Is that so? Then I’ll be waiting to see. Don’t disappoint me! Of course, it’s okay if you get eliminated. If you join the Lü Family in the future, resources will be abundant.” Lü Er left a meaningful remark and then turned and swaggered away.
“Junior Sister, that guy seems to have taken a liking to you!” Ruan Lingyu said with some worry.
“I like you too, Eldest Senior Sister! But is that useful?” Qi Huang immediately retorted.
“It’s actually useful. If you give the order, I’ll warm your bed tonight!” Ruan Lingyu’s beautiful eyes widened.
“And us! We are also willing!” The other Senior Sisters also rushed to say. Qi Huang was overjoyed, but seeing the unfriendly look from her main body, she could only give up with disappointment.
… “Could that guy’s mention of concubines refer to Cheng Hong Ling?”
“I think it’s very likely. This is the second time he’s gone to chat her up.”
“Heh heh, and he also ridiculed our West Continent for having no men. What’s the use of him being strong? In the end, he still has to fawn over our local female cultivators.”
“He’s truly overestimating himself. Who is Cheng Hong Ling? Even the current His Majesty couldn’t get a single word from her, how could ordinary cultivators covet her.”
“Isn’t this kid quite arrogant? Let him hit a wall, otherwise, he won’t know his own limitations.”
… The surrounding discussions rose and fell. Not long after, the news of the HongHua Sect being deceived by the Qing Shan Sect spread, and everyone was gloating, waiting to see history repeat itself.
“Elder Zhou, should we switch draws then? The Hai Zhi Sect has absorbed an external helper at the third layer of the Huashen Realm, and combined with our sect’s elite Immortal Seeds, it should be enough to send Cheng Hong Ling back to her hometown.” Lü Zhen, in the Tiger Roar Sect’s team, sought Elder Zhou’s opinion.
“Heh heh, what a bunch of idiots. Since someone is doing the work for us, why should we waste our energy? We’ll just watch the show.” Elder Zhou showed a schadenfreude expression.
