Chapter 148 Long Aotian Challenges Again_1

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"Hey, don't mention it, really, don't mention it."

Qin Xiao said with a laugh, "Now that I've become a Soul King, don't you think you should make some sort of gesture?"

Poison Not Dead was taken aback, "If that's how you put it, I just might have to pretend to forget."

He certainly knew what Qin Xiao was implying.

It wouldn't be impossible to give this kid the 100,000-Year Soul Beast Embryo, but let's return to the sect first.

"You're not planning on going back on your word, are you?"

"Do I look like the kind of person who goes back on his word?"

"No." Qin Xiao shook his head.

"Haha, there you go."

"You don't look like it, you are it."

Poison Not Dead: "..."

"Let's go, deep into the forest to hunt soul beasts."

Saying this, Poison Not Dead walked towards the Aquipeia Forest with his hands clasped behind his back.

...

Five days later.

Qin Xiao, Poison Not Dead, and Vina returned to the Body Sect.

"In just a few days, I've gained what I hadn't in over a decade."

Vina looked at the familiar mountain gate and felt as if she had been reborn.

Indeed.

She had reaped great benefits from this trip, most importantly, she had realized the Human-Spirit Fusion Combat Technique, a skill she had longed for yet was unreachable.

And moreover, it was Qin Xiao's version...

The power was so immense that even she was shocked.

"You've finally come back, I've been waiting for you so eagerly."

Just then, a figure darted out from the mountain gate.

Qin Xiao looked up and couldn't help but laugh.

This guy was one of the few acquaintances he had in the Body Sect.

"Long Aotian, a few days haven't passed and you've already forgotten your manners?"

Poison Not Dead frowned slightly.

"Ah, Sect Master..."

Only then did Long Aotian belatedly call out.

He had indeed neglected everyone else just now because his eyes were solely on Qin Xiao.

The man he dreamed of defeating.

"Forget it, just don't let it happen again."

Poison Not Dead moved forward.

But then he noticed that Long Aotian was still standing at the gate, blocking the way.

"What do you mean by this? Are you trying to challenge my authority?"

Poison Not Dead frowned.

He pondered, what had gotten into this little fellow today?

Normally so astute, but now he was causing trouble?

Long Aotian suddenly felt the air around him freeze, realizing he had gone too far and quickly stepped aside.

"Sect Master, please..."

Poison Not Dead nodded slightly and looked away.

However,

as Qin Xiao walked past Long Aotian, Long Aotian blocked his path once more.

Long Aotian said, "If you want to pass through here..."

Qin Xiao said, "Pay a toll?"

Err... Long Aotian was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head, "I just need you to fight me again."

"That's it?"

"That's it!"

"Sorry, not interested." Qin Xiao outright refused.

"You, you're afraid?" Long Aotian glared at Qin Xiao and challenged him.

Truth be told, he really hadn't expected Qin Xiao to flat-out refuse him.

"I just don't want to waste time on boring people or things, that's all."

Qin Xiao said and pointed to Vina behind him, "Let her fight in my place."

"Her?" Long Aotian thought he had heard wrong.

"Yes, Vina. She has now received a bit of my teaching, and defeating you shouldn't be a problem."

"What a joke." Long Aotian shook his head, "Vina isn't my match at all. Besides, if you let her fight, does she agree?"

"I agree."

Vina's voice broke the awkward silence.

"Vina..."

Long Aotian was shocked, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Vina said, "Long Aotian, I'm not talking nonsense. I am willing to fight in Qin Xiao's place. If you defeat me, you can then challenge him. I think that's quite reasonable."

Long Aotian said angrily, "Reasonable my ass! Have you considered how I feel?"

Qin Xiao said, "I agree, Vina agrees; that's enough. Why should your feelings matter? So tell me, do we fight or not? If not, then we'll all leave."

I'm the redundant one, huh?

Long Aotian clenched his fists, "Fine. I'll defeat Vina, and then I'll challenge you."

"Alright, now that it's settled, let's go to the training ground inside the sect. What would it look like if we started a scuffle right here in front of the mountain gate?"

Poison Not Dead said, standing on the highest step in front of the mountain gate, looking down on everyone with a casual air.

No one objected to this.

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Inside the Body Sect.

On the spacious training ground,

Vina and Long Aotian stood facing each other.

On one side stood Qin Xiao, Poison Not Dead, and Jinpeng, who had hurried over after hearing the news, all eager to watch the show.

"Sect Master, isn't this a bit improper? Vina's Cultivation Level is several levels below Aotian's, putting her at a disadvantage from the start. Moreover, Aotian has had some realization these past few days and his combat ability has soared. I'm worried it will demoralize Vina," Jinpeng said with concern.

Poison Not Dead shook his head slightly, "While Long Aotian has indeed grown, how can you be so certain that Vina hasn't progressed but remained stagnant?"

"This..." Jinpeng opened his mouth, then suddenly smiled, "It seems these kids have all made gains. Sect Master, why don't we place a bet on who will win?"

"Of course, there's no problem with that. What do you want to bet?"

"A condition that's not too excessive."

"Fine."

"But let me make it clear beforehand, I'll pick Aotian to win."

"Rest assured, I'm definitely supporting Vina," Jinpeng replied with a sneer.

"Heh, then it's agreed," Jinpeng chuckled and then stepped forward, announcing loudly, "Both sides ready, activate your Martial Souls."

Long Aotian felt stirred inside, and his skin immediately shone with a metallic luster.

Vina seemed unchanged, but beneath her feet, five Soul Rings appeared.

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