Swing the sword at the future female devil

Chapter 259 Jiang Xiyu, where have you been?!

Xiao Xie could leave, but Zhang Mingyi, as a member of the Longhushan Management Committee, couldn't just stand there doing nothing. He stepped forward and left behind a few people in administrative jackets who were about to leave. After some arguing, he successfully persuaded them to agree to conduct some research on the mountain and investigate the development of the tourism industry.

Interpersonal relationships are equally important for experts at the Core Formation Realm, because if they aren't kept here, the audit team will be the next ones left behind.

In any era, the martial arts world and the imperial court will maintain a tacit understanding. Even though Zhang Mingyi has already reached the Core Formation stage, he is still unwilling to challenge the existing tacit understanding because some of the imperial court's weapons of mass destruction are equally deadly to Core Formation experts.

Your Golden Light Mantra is indeed very powerful, but my tungsten fiber core armor-piercing bullet is not made of dough.

Ignoring Zhang Mingyi who was left behind, Duan Huaige quickly pulled the two away from the mountain gate. As they walked, he whispered to Qin Shuangjiang, "You've come at the right time. I just met with the old Celestial Master. Their current attitude is to keep the fragment of the map, because the fragment represents the ability to increase the concentration of spiritual energy in the area, which is undoubtedly important to a power."

"Now I understand why Old Master Yan insisted on getting that fragment of the map back. The imperial court probably wants to open another special zone for spiritual energy."

Qin Shuangjiang listened quietly as Duan Huaige recounted how he had arrived earlier, then suddenly frowned and asked, "Why did they want you to pass the Heavenly Master's Test?"

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome." Duan Huaige sighed. "This kind of thing sounds very dangerous, and I'm worried about how to refuse them."

"However, if they are willing to provide me with a few assistants, I wouldn't mind giving it a try."

Qin Shuangjiang's expression darkened slightly. In her memory, the test of the Celestial Master's Degree was something Duan Huaige could never pass. This old Celestial Master, who was once so brilliant, still fell on the Ascension Platform. It seemed like he was only one step away, but in reality, the Celestial Master's Degree was not something for mortals to obtain.

Such a rigorous test is so intense that only those who have reached the Core Formation stage and advanced to the Immortal Realm of the Middle Three Realms, thus transforming from mortal to immortal, can obtain the Celestial Master's Rank on the Ascension Platform. However, the first test of the Celestial Master's Rank test states that those below the Immortal Realm are not allowed to enter.

This leads to a paradox—to pass the Celestial Master's Test, one must first enter the Celestial Realm; once one enters the Celestial Realm, one cannot pass the Celestial Master's Test.

The old master's conditions clearly indicate that he doesn't want to hand over the incomplete map, right?
Little did the King of Qin know that Duan Huaige had not only already obtained the inheritance of the Celestial Master's Degree, but had also mastered it with great skill, and had just almost given the unscrupulous young Celestial Master a good beating.

As she was pondering, she suddenly noticed Zhang Zhiyao, the mischievous boy whose dog was sneaking around behind her. She couldn't help but stop and turn to look at Duan Huaige.

?

Seeing this, Duan Huaige explained helplessly, "She's from Longhu Mountain... she should be considered a senior disciple, she's a junior disciple in age but an elder disciple in seniority, anyway, she's just an unlucky kid, she was beaten up by me a few times before and she's still not convinced."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhiyao immediately became displeased and shouted, "What do you mean by 'you beat me up a few times'? I didn't lose the match just now. If you're so tough, don't use those dirty tricks. I'm not Zhang Zhiyao if I don't electrocute you!"

"Save your breath. If it weren't for your uncle being there, I would have knocked your pacifier out of your mouth," Duan Huaige said disdainfully.

That's the truth. If it weren't for a master at the Core Formation stage supervising the battle, Zhang Zhiyao wouldn't have survived the backlash from the Five Thunders of Yang.

Putting everything else aside, just with the Origin Golden Light Mantra alone, he possesses a Super Saiyan form driven by the laws of mountains and rivers, with golden light surging as if his cosmos were burning, making it easy for him to take down a brat with a single punch.

Upon hearing the name, Qin Shuangjiang's eyes flashed with surprise. Then, she approached the little girl with interest and looked her up and down, examining the child who appeared to be about eight or nine years old.

I think the first time I met her was when she was sixteen... I never thought I'd see her again when she was so little?
However, the smaller size is much more pleasing to the eye. After all, eighteen and twenty-eight might still be able to get together, but eight and eighteen... if Duan Huaige dares to have any ideas...

Hmm, it's about time to consider castrating him... As if recalling the experience of this blonde girl clinging to her boyfriend, Qin Shuangjiang reached out and pinched Zhang Zhiyao's cheek.

You're playing the role of Guo Xiang, aren't you?

Zhang Zhiyao: ?

Old man, don't think you can pinch my face just because you're pretty!
She instinctively reached out to slap Qin Shuangjiang's hand away, and at the same time, she used the Five Thunderbolts Technique to teach her what respect and politeness are.

However, Miss Shuangjiang merely cast a cold glance at her, and in an instant, the unparalleled pressure unique to sword cultivators shook Zhang Zhiyao's mind. She seemed to see the sharpest and purest sword intent. Amidst the dazzling light and shadow, Qin Shuangjiang stood alone, like a banished immortal from the clouds.

Holy crap, what's up with this woman? How can she be so fierce?
Zhang Zhiyao's resolve to stand up for the Huaixi noble family wavered. She was indeed arrogant and haughty, often dismissing arguments as "I'm too lazy to reason with you, you're not worthy to listen." But such arrogance was based on strength. To be so arrogant towards an opponent like Qin Shuangjiang would only result in a resounding slap in the face.

Oh no, Sister Xiyu, come quick! I think I can't control this woman!

She was being pinched on the cheek by Miss Shuangjiang, but dared not resist. She could only glare at Duan Huaige with an unfriendly expression.

Look at your woman! She's pinched my face like this!
To be honest, the adorable little evil exorcist is definitely an adorable child. Even the usually introverted Xiao Xie couldn't help but come over and exclaim, "Little sister, you're so cute..."

Zhang Zhiyao's face darkened, and he glared angrily.

I can't afford to mess with this woman, but you come here to humiliate me!
I can't beat Qin Shuangjiang, but I can still beat you!
She glared at Xiao Xie and said irritably, "Can't you have a sense of boundaries? Do you think I can be described as cute?"

Before he could finish speaking, the little black-hearted Taoist priest got a tap on the back of the head from Duan Huaige: "How can you talk like that... Cangling, don't be sad, this brat is just being stubborn. Actually, if you praise her for being cute, she can't help but hum softly when she's sleeping alone at night."

Zhang Zhiyao: ? ? ?

Sister Xiyu, this is outrageous... Your childhood sweetheart is not only two-timing you, he's even trying to link you together!

……

At this very moment, the Little Demon King Jiang, whom Zhang Zhiyao had called out to, was standing in the cold wind with Yan Qiuxi, carrying suitcases...

Yan Qiuxi: ?

No... Jiang Xiyu, where did you come from? Is this still Jiangnan?

This can't be Lingnan, can it?

Who was it that confidently declared you were a local from Jiangnan, and told me to follow your lead the whole way? I barely slept last night because I was plotting to stop Qin Shuangjiang, and I only managed a short nap... and you've already missed your stop!?

(End of this chapter)