Mu Qihan's expression changed, and he was about to decline.
But Nan Chaoyu didn't give him a chance. She said directly, "I guarantee that you don't have to resort to any tricks to attract attention. It'll be beneficial to you, and you won't feel embarrassed. How about it?"
On one side, Xiaotian was so intrigued by the story of the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm that he was itching with curiosity. He even wished he could grab Nan Chaoyu by the neck and force her to tell more.
Hearing this, he looked at Mu Qihan with a pitiful and humble look in his eyes, as if Mu Qihan would be committing a heinous crime if he didn't agree!
A crack flashed across Mu Qihan's calm expression. He was now quite certain that he had fallen into this girl's trap.
He should have been more on guard. The story of how the Grand Princess had tricked the old master of the Xie family last night was still on everyone's lips!
And today, he had followed in the old master's footsteps. It was really...
Mu Qihan didn't stand on ceremony anymore. He took off his mask and said coldly, "What is it!"
Nan Chaoyu stared at Mu Qihan's face and sighed silently in her heart: He's so good - looking even when angry.
Hearing his words, she quickly said, "I'd like to invite Mr. Mu to join me on the martial arts stage!"
After saying that, afraid that Mu Qihan would think it a bad deal, she added, "There are four of us on my side. We definitely won't hold you back!"
Mu Qihan glanced at the three people behind her who were looking up at the sky. He nodded and said, "I can agree to your condition, but only for the high - stage martial arts competition."
Nan Chaoyu originally wanted to include the trip to the Soul - Devouring Sea tomorrow in her plan, but unfortunately, this man was too alert.
Well, it's just the high - stage martial arts competition then!
Nan Chaoyu immediately nodded and said, "It's a deal!"
Xiaotian couldn't wait to jump up and said, "Miss, quickly tell us why the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm appeared in Dream Sea City."
Nan Chaoyu blinked and said, "Of course I made it appear!"
Hearing this, Xiaotian's eyes were blank for a moment. He felt like he had been tricked. After reacting, he pointed at Nan Chaoyu and said, "You, you, you're being untrustworthy!"
Nan Chaoyu looked rather innocent and said, "I'm telling the truth. How am I being untrustworthy?"
Xiaotian was about to say something else, but was stopped by Mu Qihan. "Xiaotian, don't be rude." Xiaotian had no choice but to retreat to one side aggrievedly.
Mu Qihan took a few steps forward and stood in front of Nan Chaoyu. He slightly lowered his body and whispered in her ear, "Half a year ago, the pirate leader, River - Overturning Dragon, went into seclusion. A mysterious expert sneaked in and out of the pirate den three times and then left gracefully. It was you, wasn't it?"
"You tampered with that formation and made the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm appear in Dream Sea City ahead of time, right?"
Mu Qihan's breath blew on Nan Chaoyu's ear. The distance between the two of them was rather ambiguous.
But Nan Chaoyu had no time to appreciate his good looks. Mu Qihan's voice was cold with a hint of killing intent, which made her shiver involuntarily.
Her mind was spinning rapidly. Mu Qihan wasn't angry that she had sneaked in and out of the pirate den three times. Then it must be because she had tampered with the formation.
Why was he angry about her tampering with the formation? What on earth was his current identity?
Nan Chaoyu suddenly realized that she didn't know this man in front of her at all.
Even though they had been together day and night before and he had saved her life at the risk of his own.
The only thing she knew was that his name was Mu Qihan and he had been taken to the mountains to learn skills.
Seeing that she didn't say a word, Mu Qihan's voice became even colder. "Why don't you say anything? Don't you have the guts to admit it?"
Suddenly, Nan Chaoyu lifted her eyelids and raised the corner of her eye. She mumbled, "You walked right into this!"
She stretched out her hands and wrapped them around his neck. She took the initiative and whispered in his ear, "Mr. Mu, I did do this. I'm not afraid to admit it. I just don't know where I offended you. I don't want to offend a beauty without knowing why."
Mu Qihan felt something was wrong when she said that, but he didn't break free.
The unique fragrance of the young girl lingered around his nose, and her breath in his ear was as gentle as an orchid. The killing intent that had condensed in his heart had long since disappeared.
He could only watch helplessly as this person finished speaking, then turned around gracefully, waved at him, and said, "Don't forget our alliance!"
Then she gave him a flirtatious look and quickly retreated to her companions.
"Nan Chaoyu!"
Mu Qihan retracted his gaze and murmured this name. For a moment, he felt a complex mix of emotions in his heart.
Xiaotian, who had observed the whole process, saw his young master looking greatly shocked. After hesitating for a while, he stepped forward and patted his young master on the shoulder.
With a hint of sympathy, he said, "Young master, although Miss Nan took advantage of you, she's also good - looking. You're not at a big loss."
Where did this brat come from? He just blabbed without thinking!
Mu Qihan looked at Xiaotian expressionlessly and dusted the place on his shoulder that Xiaotian had touched with his Soul - Reaping Bone Fan. His disgust was obvious.
"..." Xiaotian was on the verge of tears. Was there really a need for such a difference in treatment?
*
At the time of Si, Li Yuejin stepped onto the martial arts stage. After three drumbeats, he shouted, "Contestants for the first martial arts stage, please come on stage."
The people below looked at each other, trying to guess each other's strength. After all, no one wanted to meet a tough opponent.
At the same time, they were all carefully choosing not to encounter those who were generally recognized as having good strength.
However, there were also some who took the lead to step onto the martial arts stage.
Nan Chaoyu didn't move. After all, she had made a splash yesterday, and she wanted to wait for the second martial arts stage.
Mu Qihan glanced in her direction. Seeing that she didn't move, he also didn't act.
Although Nan Chaoyu's attention was mainly on the martial arts stage, she didn't relax her vigilance against Mu Qihan.
After all, he really wanted to deal with her just now. But seeing that although he had objections to her, he didn't go back on his promise, she curled the corner of her mouth.
He really was the man she had taken a fancy to!
Soon, the first martial arts stage had enough contestants.
There were another three drumbeats. "Contestants for the second martial arts stage, come on stage!"
Without being told, the other people rushed onto the stage one after another, trying to occupy a favorable position.
Nan Chaoyu didn't hesitate anymore. She directly gathered her inner energy and flew onto the stage.
The three people behind her followed quickly.
Seeing this, Mu Qihan put away his bone fan and followed.
When Nan Chaoyu stood still on the stage, she suddenly felt a hidden gaze staring at her.
She calmly scanned the area around her but didn't find anything strange. Her heart skipped a beat, and she whispered to the other three, "Be careful. We may have been targeted."
When she looked up again, she saw Mu Qihan and Xiaotian standing back - to - back right in front of her.
Nan Chaoyu's eyes shifted, and she mouthed silently to Mu Qihan, "I'm very happy!"
Mu Qihan wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, he pointed to the position behind her left.
Nan Chaoyu was puzzled. She looked back and met Xie Zhenkai's sinister gaze.
Seeing her looking back, he showed a malicious smile.
Nan Chaoyu didn't take him seriously. She turned back and pouted at Mu Qihan, looking heart - broken.
Mu Qihan was a bit speechless. He thought to himself, What was this princess made of?
At this moment, they heard the sound of a gong. The atmosphere around them suddenly became tense, and the martial arts competition began!