As the legitimate son of the prime minister's mansion, Lu Chengming had always been arrogant and conceited.
In the Eastern Jin Dynasty, many people refrained from arguing with him because of his status, whether they disdained him or not. This gave him the illusion that he was the most powerful.
Seeing Ji Yunxi holding a sharp sword, Lu Chengming didn't take it seriously.
"Miss, do you really want to compete with me with your so - called skills? Do you even know who I am?"
Ji Yunxi sneered, "I'm not deaf. They've all said that you're the son of the prime minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty."
Looking at her, Lu Chengming suddenly laughed. "I see. Miss, if you want to get close to me, there's no need for such a way. Your face is enough. I like gentle women, but you've really caught my attention now."
"You? What could I possibly fancy about you? Your ugliness, your lack of upbringing, or... your incompetence and self - delusion?" Ji Yunxi was rarely so sharp. Her words made the people around her burst into laughter.
The successive snickers made Lu Chengming's face turn black. "Don't push your luck!"
"Humph, if you keep spouting nonsense here, aren't you afraid of losing so badly that you'll bring shame to the prime minister's mansion?"
Seeing more and more people gathering around, looking on with various motives, Lu Chengming flew into a rage. He raised his hand and attacked Ji Yunxi.
Ji Yunxi had long anticipated that this vicious man would suddenly attack. With a quick dodge, she easily evaded his attack.
Lu Chengming was slightly startled. Although he had an inflated self - image, he could still tell the strength of others.
Ji Yunxi's dodging movement was light and graceful. She didn't seem the least bit flustered by his attack. He knew that he might have encountered a master.
He wasn't stupid. He knew he should continue to attack and not let Ji Yunxi gain the upper hand. So his moves were fast and vicious, clearly aiming to kill Ji Yunxi.
Feng Xingzhi frowned as he watched. He tightened his hands slightly, ready to step in and help at any time.
Li Jiuge was a bit nervous seeing their fast - paced fight. She tugged at Ji Yunyi's sleeve. "Second brother, is Yunxi going to be okay?"
Ji Yunyi was privately worried about Ji Yunxi, but he couldn't say anything discouraging at this moment. He just smiled. "You underestimate Yunxi. What could possibly happen to her?"
"You're right. Yunxi is really capable."
Hua Siyun stood on one side, looking a bit nervous. She tugged at Li Jiuge. "Hey, is your friend really up to it? Why does she only dodge and not fight back? Should I send the guards to help her?"
Although Li Jiuge was also worried about Ji Yunxi, she pretended to be calm on the surface. She glanced at Hua Siyun. "Save your breath. She's a famous noblewoman from Southern Yan known for her powerful spiritual energy."
Ji Yunxi twirled the sword in her hand. She wasn't one to underestimate her opponents, so she had made quite a few preparations for facing Lu Chengming. But she really hadn't expected that he was so incompetent.
In several rounds, Ji Yunxi had been going easy on him, simply to see what tricks he had up his sleeve.
"Lord Lu, if you apologize now, I can spare you and save you from further humiliation."
When Lu Chengming approached again, Ji Yunxi didn't dodge. Instead, she stepped forward and their weapons clashed. As the distance between them closed, Lu Chengming naturally heard Ji Yunxi's words.
Feeling humiliated, Lu Chengming was furious. He sneered. "I've made up my mind. I'll definitely kill you."
Ji Yunxi also got angry. Since that was the case, she wouldn't hold back.
She retreated to the side of the arena and threw the sword in her hand to Feng Xingzhi.
"Wow! Is the girl going to fight bare - handed?!"
"How overconfident! Wasn't she just dodging all the time?!"
"You don't understand. It's obvious you're not well - trained. Do you think she was being chased? She's already figured out that guy's moves!"
Lu Chengming heard these words and his heart skipped a beat.
Ji Yunxi walked back. Every step seemed to land on Lu Chengming's heart, making it pound and sending shivers down his spine.
A silk ribbon fell from her sleeve.
"When did Yunxi learn this silk - ribbon technique?" Li Jiuge whispered to Feng Xingzhi.
Feng Xingzhi smiled. "After Yunxi regained her spiritual energy, she was afraid she couldn't control it well, so she used the silk ribbon to practice. Usually, the silk ribbon is hidden on her arm."
As he was speaking, Ji Yunxi had already whipped out the silk ribbon and launched an attack on Lu Chengming. He couldn't dodge in time, and his face was scratched by the silk ribbon.
The onlookers gasped. This girl's silk - ribbon technique was really powerful!
Lu Chengming was thrown into disarray. All his moves became defensive. Not only could he not kill Ji Yunxi, but it was also difficult for him to even save his own life.
The silk ribbon was like a venomous snake, constantly lunging and biting at Lu Chengming. He was unable to parry and could only retreat step by step.
In his panic, somehow Lu Chengming's sword ended up in Ji Yunxi's hand, and it was now pressed against his neck.
The girl had a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, and her cheeks were slightly red, as if she had had a great fight.
"Lord Lu, you've lost."
Lu Chengming gasped for breath while his eyes darted around, thinking about how he could avoid this embarrassing situation.
Ji Yunxi had already guessed that he wasn't a gentleman. Fortunately, there were too many people around, and he couldn't escape.
"Lord Lu, you're not going to renege on your promise, are you? Actually, it doesn't matter if you do. After all, you're just the legitimate son of the prime minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, but you've offended the female emperor and the princess of Northern Di. If the iron cavalry of Northern Di arrives at the city walls of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, I wonder if the emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty will still tolerate you?"
Lu Chengming's face turned pale. He had been so arrogant in the Eastern Jin Dynasty that he had not only insulted the princess but also the female emperor...
Seeing this, Hua Siyun walked towards him. The guards who had been beaten before also stood behind her.
Lu Chengming knew that if he didn't apologize today, this matter would never end. He could only lower his head. "Fine, I apologize."
Ji Yunxi withdrew the sword from his neck.
He got up, angrily dusted himself off, and said to Hua Siyun, "I'm sorry. I spoke without thinking."
Hua Siyun raised her chin. "And what about that young master?"
"Don't push me too far!"
Ji Yunxi raised an eyebrow. "I didn't force you to accept the bet. Lord Lu, your behavior is really unsightly."
Being scolded to his face, Lu Chengming, no matter how arrogant he was, had lost all his face. He could only lower his head and apologize to the guards and the young master he had bullied.
His apology was met with cheers. Many people in the crowd clapped their hands. "Well done, miss!"
"Let him know that this is Kunlun Mountain, not the Eastern Jin Dynasty!"
Many of the onlookers who had been dissatisfied with Lu Chengming but were unable to defeat him felt that Ji Yunxi had avenged them, so they all clapped and cheered.
Lu Chengming gritted his teeth. "I've apologized. Can I leave now?"
Ji Yunxi nodded with a smile, indicating that he could go.
Lu Chengming turned around and left. Before leaving, he glared at them fiercely and muttered, "You just wait!"