Xu Sheng glanced at Bai Gong Mang, who had been struck dumb from the fall, and said indifferently, "Is this the extent of your strength? Quite weak indeed."
Although their cultivation levels were higher than his own, their combat experience was so weak it was crumbling; otherwise, they wouldn't have failed to react in time!
Feeling ridiculed by Xu Sheng, these disciples all said, feeling incredibly frustrated, "You...what are you so arrogant about?? If it wasn't for our Brother Mang having... having diarrhea yesterday! Do you really think you could have beaten him?"
"Exactly! It's just good luck that's all! Wait till Brother Mang wakes up, and he'll show you what pain is!"
"Brother Mang could torment you without even using spiritual power if he wanted to, you just got lucky this time!!"
Xu Sheng said coldly, "Take your master and get out!"
If it weren't for the fact that this was Bai Gong Clan's territory, these people would already have been slain by him!
Upon hearing Xu Sheng's words, the group helped Bai Gong Mang up and left in a disheartened way...
Not even a few seconds of silence had passed in the room...
"Xu Sheng! Are you alright??"
As the words were spoken, Bai Gongyu rushed in, and at first glance saw Xu Sheng standing there...
Those delicate Beautiful Eyes rapidly scanned over Xu Sheng's body, and only when she saw he was unhurt did she breathe a sigh of relief...
Only then did she ask, "Xu Sheng! Are you hurt?"
Xu Sheng smiled faintly and spoke softly, "Don't worry! I'm fine, but they might not be..."
Bai Gongyu pondered, "They? Bai Gong Mang?"
Indeed, she had just seen those lackeys supporting him as they left...
Could it be...
Xu Sheng had defeated Bai Gong Mang?
But that seemed impossible! Although the latter was quite weak in front of her, his cultivation level was at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage!
To defeat Xu Sheng with such strength should have been easy!
Xu Sheng seemed to have seen through Bai Gongyu's doubts and explained, "Don't think too much, that Bai Gong Mang seemed to have had diarrhea, which is why I found the flaw."
Upon hearing this, Bai Gongyu had a moment of enlightenment...
She nodded and said, "So that's what happened. I thought you had really defeated him with your own hands, but it turns out to be like this!"
Although the reason seemed a bit far-fetched, she couldn't think of any other possibility...
Xu Sheng asked, "Feather Junior Sister, did you come to see me for a reason?"
Bai Gongyu nodded and said, "I came to talk to you about something, but your injuries should be healed now, right?"
Xu Sheng responded calmly, "Yes! I've recovered already, and I plan to leave here tonight!"
He had already absorbed a general sense of the Bai Gong Family's martial techniques; at the very least, he now had some ability to protect himself!
During his stay with the Bai Gong Clan these past few days, the sixth layer of the seal within him didn't show the slightest intention of breaking.
Perhaps he needed to go to Central State for a chance to break the seal!
Bai Gongyu looked somewhat troubled and said, "Xu Sheng, can't you... stay a little longer?"
Xu Sheng was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Stay a little longer? Why?"
His tone then softened, becoming gentle as he said, "If Feather Junior Sister is personally asking me to stay, I might consider it..."
Bai Gongyu's face instantly became hot, and she spoke in a weak tone, "With the Mo Family acting so oddly these days, I'm worried about you..."
These weren't the real reasons; she simply found it hard to part with Xu Sheng!
Although they had only been in each other's company for a few days, she always felt that Xu Sheng was like a vortex, incessantly drawing her in!
Perhaps she could get along with Xu Sheng... Maybe!
Receiving this reply, Xu Sheng seemed somewhat astonished...
He sighed and said, "I thought it was you, Feather Junior Sister, who couldn't bear to part with me. It turns out it's for this reason..."
But it might be just as well, to avoid repeating the same scenario...
Seeing Xu Sheng's disappointed look, Bai Gongyu's heart suddenly felt a pang of pain. She explained, "No... Xu Sheng, I actually..."
Before she could finish, Xu Sheng decisively changed the subject, "Feather Junior Sister, besides this matter, there must be something else you want to say, right?"
Bai Gongyu had no choice but to hold back what she had just wanted to say, "Um... yes! In a few days, it will be the Bai Gong Clan's family competition, where we can spar with each other, so I was wondering if you, Xu Sheng, would be interested."
Xu Sheng shook his head and declined, "Better not. If I participated, I'm afraid it would only make the people of the Bai Gong Clan even more displeased."
Better to have one less thing to worry about...
Bai Gongyu shook her head, "No... that won't be the case. This time, it's with the unanimous agreement of my father and the other Elders..."
When I first heard these words, I too was somewhat in disbelief...
The Bai Gong Clan's grand competition, to actually allow an outsider to participate, was unprecedented!
With a sigh of resignation, Xu Sheng spread his hands and said, "Since Feather Junior Sister puts it that way, do I even have a choice?"
To refuse would be to deny face to Bai Gong Li and those Elders, wouldn't it?
Seeing Xu Sheng agree, Bai Gongyu's face suddenly lit up with joy, and she said with a smile, "Then I'll take it as your tacit consent!"
As for whether it was because Xu Sheng was participating in the family competition or because he continued to stay within the Bai Gong Mansion, that remains unknown...
...
Soon, after several days...
The entire Bai Gong Mansion was a hive of activity...
All the disciples of the Bai Gong Clan, including Xu Sheng, had gathered early on the huge platform in the Bai Gong Mansion designated for sparring!
The platform was hundreds of meters in size, allowing the combatants to unleash their true strength!
These disciples of the Bai Gong Clan began to cheer excitedly...
"The family competition has finally started!! This time I'm determined to achieve a good ranking!"
"For today, I've trained so hard; I'm sure to fight to my heart's content!"
"Have you heard? This time, the Clan Leader and the Elders have exceptionally allowed that outsider to take part in the family competition!"
"I heard too. I really don't understand what the Clan Leader and they are thinking, he's just an outsider, why should he participate?"
"I reckon it's most likely Feather Junior Sister's request, eh, I really don't see what's so appealing about that outsider!"
Listening to these discussions, Xu Sheng's eyebrows couldn't help but raise...
That's why he said participating in the Bai Gong Clan's family competition would be troublesome...
Beside him, Bai Gongyu with her beautiful eyes stole a glance at Xu Sheng and consoled him, "Xu Sheng, I know you didn't want to participate, but it's hard to refuse my father and the others, so I'm sorry for putting you through this..."
Xu Sheng laughed lightly in reply, "Yeah! A bit of talk like this can't really hurt me, otherwise... I'd have been heart-stricken by a barrage of criticism."
At this moment, Bai Gong Li and the Elders of the Bai Gong Clan took their seats at the forefront, their gazes calmly overlooking the situation below.
The female Elder in charge of presiding over the family competition said in a gentle tone, "Today is the day of the Bai Gong Clan's family competition, and also the time for our disciples to showcase their strength. I hope everyone will spar to their heart's content!"
"However, please try to prevent any crippling injuries during the bouts!"
"Now, I announce the start of the Bai Gong Clan's family competition!!!"
As her words fell, a sudden surge of cheers from countless disciples filled the air...