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Chapter 317 Just keep denying it.

Whether it's the Heavenly Dao Tournament or the Immortal Tournament, the first round always has the most participants, making it the longest qualifying round.

However, because it's a two-into-one format, the number of eliminations is also the highest.

After two days of competition, one-third of the participants have been eliminated, while the winners have advanced to the next round.

Since it's a duel between cultivators, the focus is naturally on the arena.

However, in addition to watching the battle, some people on the viewing platform would occasionally glance towards the west side of the connecting corridor.

In their line of sight, Ji You was leaning against the railing, watching the battle below intently, a golden light flickering in his deep eyes.

In fact, since the start of the Immortal Tournament, although the battles diverted everyone's attention, many eyes still fell on Ji You.

He came alone that day and sat at the main table of the Immortal Sect, but the five major Immortal Sects that had been searching for him did not react.

So many people want to know what exactly happened to him.

Sometimes, when there are many people, many things are easily overlooked.

However, when attention is focused, the differences between them become extremely obvious.

As a result, many people discovered that Ji You had not participated in the battle, but had been observing it.

However, he wasn't just watching the battles of the Heavenly Academy; he kept moving around the viewing tower, seemingly more interested in the appearances of disciples from other immortal sects.

If it were only him, it would be one thing, but it seems that the other five major immortal sects are the same.

Especially those disciples of the sect leader and deputy sect leader, their state was very similar, their eyes only showing scrutiny and no joy or sorrow.

It felt as if everyone else was just there for the fun of it, while they genuinely had their own agenda.

It's not surprising that the Seven Great Immortal Sects are always mysterious and unpredictable, but the problem is that Ji You seems to be just as unfathomable as those sect leaders and disciples.

On the west side of the viewing corridor, Princess Zhao Yunyue of Chang Le was also watching him from the corridor, her eyes gradually becoming lost in thought.

Ji You appeared alone in the Immortal Garden and walked into the main table of the Immortal Sect. She could never forget this scene, and her Dao heart remained in turmoil.

"Junior Sister Yunyue."

"Junior Sister Yun Yue?"

Liu Junchi called out softly twice from the side, but when he saw that the other person did not respond, his eyes darkened.

Long Hui, from the Long family of Yongzhou, chuckled to himself after reading it. He nudged his beloved cousin with his elbow, wanting her to see the expressions of Liu Junchi and the others, but found that his cousin did not react.

He turned to look down and found his cousin also lost in thought.

Just as everyone's faces darkened, their eyes suddenly lit up.

The Rihua Dojo is so large that the entire circular viewing tower is no smaller than the Taigu Dojo, and the viewing corridor is even wide enough for horses to run.

At this moment, at the corner of the connecting corridor on the west side, Ji You met the group of the young appraiser from Lingjian Mountain.

Ji You brushed past him with an indifferent expression, walking forward with an air of disdain.

Just as the scene of strangers brushing past each other was about to end, the arrogant young appraiser of Lingjian Mountain suddenly glanced at Ji You with a somewhat menacing expression, because she seemed to have heard a whisper from a little water tiger.

She cares about this a lot right now.

There's an old saying in Qingyun: lies don't hurt people, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

But upon closer inspection, she realized that she might be hallucinating; Ji You's mouth hadn't moved at all.

"It seems that Ji You has truly offended the five major immortal sects."

Seeing the two of them pass each other, Zhao Yunyue came back to her senses and murmured softly.

Liu Junchi shifted his gaze back: "Why would Junior Sister Yun Yue say that?"

"Senior Brother Liu, do you still remember when I requested an audience with the Master of Appraisal at the Heavenly Dao Assembly? Ji You was fortunate enough to be received by the Master of Appraisal because he was with me? He also ate at the Master of Appraisal's private banquet at the time. If it weren't for the deep rift between him and the five great immortal sects, he wouldn't have been so rude as to not even say hello."

“What my junior sister said makes some sense.”

"And have you noticed that the young appraiser seems to have a strong murderous aura towards him?"

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wan were also pondering similar things with their appraiser.

Ever since that night, the judge has indeed been full of murderous intent every time he sees the son-in-law, as if he can't control himself.

In addition, she also coveted the water magic in the fairy garden.

The so-called water magic is actually a kind of garden landscape. It is driven by magic tools to spray water and create a splashing water landscape, which is quite common in Qingyun Tianxia.

Every time their master passed by that water formation, sword energy would whistle around him...

As time went by, the gazes from the viewing platform once again began to gather around their meeting.

As the midday sun rose high, Ji You strode over to the battlefield where the disciples of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion were fighting, approaching the connecting corridor.

He confirmed that several disciples had consumed the fruit, and this one was no exception.

Based on what he has seen, he has not yet noticed any problems.

This was a good thing, but looking at the greedy eyes of the immortal sect members, he still felt uneasy.

Just then, a familiar fragrance suddenly wafted over and entered his nostrils.

Yan Shuyi also arrived here, staring intently at the viewing platform with a cold and arrogant expression.

Her character is that of an arrogant young master of Lingjian Mountain, so it would seem unnatural for her to avoid Ji You.

So just pretend you didn't see him, don't let him be in your sight, and go wherever you want to go; that would seem reasonable.

The young appraiser, with an air of arrogance, looked down at the viewing platform below.

Ji You narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking to herself that even though she had been celibate every day, she still wanted to cling to him.

Just then, a gong sounded, and the competition began.

Huo Zhuoqun was extremely young, looking about the same age as Yuan Chen, and stepped onto the stage holding a short knife.

As the gong sounded, the blade flashed and filled the sky, slicing fiercely through the endless wind and waves, the powerful spiritual energy directly stirring up surging waves of air.

Ji You watched for a long time until Huo Zhuoqun's figure fell out of the room before she looked away, and then naturally got up and left.

Yan Shuyi noticed Ji You's actions and subconsciously followed after her.

This scene was so similar to the one she saw when watching a play in Shengjing. She was momentarily stunned and didn't react until she had taken several steps. She narrowed her eyes and immediately returned to the corridor, striking a pose of arrogance.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yunyue, Liu Junchi, and the others were taken aback.

Why did the young appraiser seem to have obediently left with him just now?

Especially that slightly outstretched right hand, it looked like it was about to pinch the hem of his clothes...

At this moment, some sect leaders and disciples gathered on the east side of the observation tower were also watching this scene, their deep eyes flashing with light and shadow.

Although only a very small number of people in Qingyun Tianxia knew exactly what had happened in the Dongping Mountains, as the leaders of the immortal sects, they naturally knew a great deal about the details.

When Ji You suddenly appeared and killed Bu Qirong, he was hunted down by the elders of various sects.

The Heavenly Academy didn't intervene, but the Junior Appraiser took him away.

At the time, some elders disagreed, saying that Ji You was a disciple of the Heavenly Academy and that Lingjian Mountain had no right to interfere. However, Yan Shuyi said that it was her family matter.

This statement is obscure and makes people feel that Ji You is an undercover agent planted by Lingjian Mountain in Tianshu Academy, but some people also feel that there seems to be something inexplicable between the two.

Just now, Yan Shuyi's expression and demeanor seemed to have revealed something.

The young appraiser is known for her aloofness and rarely shows much expression, but what happened just now was quite different.

Shang Xiyao stood opposite him with his hands behind his back, his eyes gradually turning cold.

"Huo Zhuoqun, a disciple of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion, is eighteen years old. According to their relationship, he should call Huo Xingzhong his cousin. He comes from a branch of the fourth pavilion of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion. His father is a manager in the Mountain and Sea Pavilion's management office."

"A year ago, Huo Zhuoqun was only at the Middle Realm of the Lesser Illumination Realm, and was not particularly noticeable in the Mountain and Sea Pavilion. He could even be said to be unknown. But this time at the Immortal Tour Gathering, he has already reached the Upper Realm of the Profound Realm."

"And then there's Chen Le, twenty-eight years old, a disciple of the main branch of the Chen family, the twenty-eighth disciple of the deputy headmaster. A year ago he was at the middle stage of the Profound Realm, and now he has reached the upper stage of the Fusion Realm."

"Next is Lin Kong from the Xuan Yuan Immortal Mansion, and then this Xu Da..."

It was dusk, in the main room of a small courtyard on the outskirts of the city.

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu held the letter in their hands and softly recited it to Ji You.

This information was collected by the disciples outside the Lingjian Mountain sect. Their identities, ages, and past cultivation levels are all complete and detailed enough.

After listening, Ji You twirled the teacup in his hand: "Judging from the speed of their cultivation advancement, they must have consumed the fruit."

"Young master, you watched the match all day, did you notice anything?" "The opponent was too weak, and was defeated in just a few moves. There wasn't much to see."

Ding Yao nodded after hearing this: "That's what the appraiser said after he came back."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them turned to look at the person sitting on their right.

The young appraiser of Lingjian Mountain was sitting quietly to the side, holding a teacup and drinking water, unusually silent.

Seeing this, everyone exchanged knowing glances.

The appraiser was distracted today and almost went off to play with her husband in front of everyone...

"What is the young appraiser thinking?"

Ji You put down her teacup and looked at Yan Shuyi.

After listening, Yan Shuyi said softly, "Even if there is a problem with the realm bestowed by the Dao Fruit, it wouldn't be exposed so easily. Otherwise, the Immortal Sect wouldn't have invited them to participate in the competition. The current opponents are too weak. The one who fought Huo Zhuoqun couldn't even withstand two moves."

"Tomorrow is the second round. If there are evenly matched opponents, we can probably see some things."

“That’s good, so tomorrow I’ll go to the East District and you’ll go to the West District. You can each make your own observations.”

Yan Shuyi spoke softly, then raised her water glass and took a small sip.

Seeing no response, the young appraiser turned to look at Ji You.

Ji You was pondering this, thinking to himself that the noble families he had seen today, including the Chong King's entourage, were all smug, thinking that their children would win awards.

But they probably haven't realized that the talented people they admire are basically just there to make up the numbers. I wonder what their expressions will be when the time comes.

He murmured something, then looked at Yan Shuyi and found that the arrogant guy was looking at the bed behind him.

In view, the once bare wooden bed is now fully covered with bedding, as if it had always been that way.

"Why are there bedding again?"

Ji You glanced at her without changing her expression: "Haven't things always been like this?"

Yan Shuyi looked at Ji You, remained silent for a long time, and then remained expressionless, as if he had already severed all feelings and desires.

She knew the stranger was trying to coax her, but she didn't respond.

Anyway, she won't do it again. It would damage the authority of the appraiser, and she doesn't like doing it anyway.

Ji You suddenly spoke up seriously: "Anyway, just deny it the first and second time, and then deny it every time after that, right?"

"?"

Upon hearing this, the young appraiser was slightly taken aback, a thoughtful look flashing in his beautiful phoenix eyes.

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves, "Why won't you admit it?"
Actually, this was a self-reflection by Ji You after realizing that Yan Shuyi was ignoring her.

When the sentence flashed through his mind, he couldn't help but widen his eyes and exclaim "Good heavens!" three times.

You know what, you really don't believe it...

As I was pondering, a clanging sound suddenly came from the courtyard, like metal objects colliding.

Ji You got up and walked out of the house, reaching out to lift the lid of the pot on the stove.

Today, he not only bought bedding, but also a Qingjiang fish.

We chatted for half an hour, and the fish was stewed to perfection. As soon as the lid was lifted, the aroma filled the air.

He ladled out the soup and the chopped fish, and carried the bowl and plate back to the room. He saw that Yan Shuyi seemed to have finished thinking, and was sitting upright with his eyes slightly narrowed, still with a cold expression.

Ji You couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so she started ladling soup into the bowl.

Ding Yao and Zhuo Wanqiu drank quickly. Being a maid, she made an excuse to leave the room after the meal, leaving them some space.

However, they did not leave, but waited in the courtyard.

Because the appraiser said that he would never spend the night in the yard again.

Normally they wouldn't believe it, but the appraiser did indeed leave before dark yesterday, so the credibility is very high.

Moreover, the appraiser has been looking very aggressive these past two days, so they think he must be serious this time.

However, soon a rustling sound came from inside the house.

Yan Shuyi's mouth was sealed, and in her cold struggle, she accidentally tore open her own belt.

Ji You was genuinely surprised by the coincidences, and couldn't help but click her tongue. Then, her lower lip was bitten.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Shuyi suddenly pointed his fingers together, and a wisp of sword energy shot out, causing the flickering lamplight to go out abruptly.

However, in the next instant, a wisp of spiritual energy ignited it again.

"?"

The young appraiser was stunned for a moment, but before she could get angry, she instantly curled up her jade feet and buried herself in Ji You's arms with a soft whimper.

If you deny it the first and second time, you can just deny it every time after that, right?

A mere gigolo...

Uh...

Spring nights are not too long, and as the starlight flows, the sky gradually brightens.

Zhuo Wanqiu and Ding Yao were exhausted after a night of sleeplessness and vowed never to trust their appraiser again...

The first round of the Immortal Tournament has ended, and the second round of battles is about to begin.

As the morning sun shone brightly, the crowd gathered on the observation tower.

As the competition began, an unexpected outcome occurred on the fifth arena.

In the spacious training ground, a cultivator named Wei Bo lay on the ground, spitting blood, his weapon broken on the spot.

Wei Bo is a member of a thousand-year-old family in Yongzhou. He is quite strong and once fought against Chen Shuo, a member of the Chen Immortal Clan, at the Heavenly Dao Assembly. Unfortunately, he was defeated by the Chen Immortal Clan's Ten-Stage Slash because he didn't have many offensive techniques.

Otherwise, he would have a chance to make it to the finals.

But to everyone's surprise, he was defeated as soon as he entered the second round, a result that left everyone stunned.

"Weibo actually lost?"

"Huo Zhuoqun of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion, who is that? I've never heard of him before."

"You can tell just by listening. He's a disciple of the Huo family, but he... doesn't seem to be twenty yet."

"A Transcendent Realm expert who hasn't even reached adulthood yet? How is that possible?"

On the viewing platform, everyone was stunned by the battle.

The Mountain and Sea Pavilion has many renowned geniuses, but no one has ever heard of Huo Zhuoqun.

The key point is that someone who has reached the lower three realms of perfection before the age of twenty is already extraordinary. Who would have thought that someone who has reached the upper realm of the Profound Realm before the age of twenty would appear now?

Elder He Long of the He family frowned: "Could it be a hidden genius of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion?"

Guo Huai nodded upon hearing this: "Very likely, the Heavenly Dao Society has also experienced something like this before."

"Then why didn't he attend the Heavenly Dao Assembly? The feedback from the Heavenly Dao Festival isn't something everyone can get, it's not as good as the Heavenly Dao Assembly."

"Perhaps he was still at the middle stage at the time and didn't feel entirely confident?"

"It shouldn't be so unknown. How could someone with such a cultivation speed hide it? But this is the first time I've heard of this name. I've never heard of it before."

Amidst the quiet murmurs, Huo Jin, the deputy head of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion, and Huo Xingzhong, his personal disciple, exchanged a glance and chuckled softly.

Behind him, a group of elders from the Mountain and Sea Pavilion stroked their long beards with clear eyes.

As for the other four major immortal sects, they were all staring at them.

Shang Xiyao, the deputy sect leader and personal disciple of the Dao Asking Sect, looked particularly serious.

On the south side of the observation tower, Ji You slowly rose from his position leaning over the railing and looked up at the opposite side.

The young master of Lingjian Mountain, who was on the west side, also looked at him in perfect unison.

Just as they had predicted last night, those who consumed the fruit began to perform remarkably well.

Just then, Yan Shuyi's brows furrowed slightly, and her red lips pursed as if she were still inside.

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