Sang Qingzhou stormed off in a huff, but he immediately regretted it as soon as he took a few steps.
He was well - aware of his own capabilities. Therefore, he stood no chance against Ji Yunxi.
Sighing, Sang Qingzhou didn't want to admit defeat so easily. But if he didn't, he had to come up with a plan.
However, he had only walked a few steps when he was called over and directly taken to Xiao Yi's palace.
He waited for a long time before Xiao Yi finally returned slowly. When he saw Sang Qingzhou, his face darkened. "Sang Qingzhou, do you think you have a chance of defeating Ji Yunxi?"
Sang Qingzhou looked up at him briefly, then lowered his head and shook it helplessly. "Disciple... I can't do it."
"Humph!" Xiao Yi sneered. "I knew you were good - for - nothing. But you still kept provoking her again and again. Don't think that just because your father protects you, you'll be safe. It's not that simple. I've inquired. Even Sang Yuanyi doesn't dare to do anything to Ji Yunxi now. If you don't rein yourself in, no one will be able to save you in the future!"
Since childhood, Sang Qingzhou had always thought his father was the most powerful man in the world. If there were any disturbances on the northern border, wouldn't the female emperor have to bow to his father?
But ever since he met Ji Yunxi, Sang Qingzhou had realized that there was always someone better out there.
Seeing that he had been intimidated, Xiao Yi continued, "Well, since you've realized your mistake, I can't just watch you fail. Do you have any plans?"
Sang Qingzhou took out a wooden box from his bosom and handed it to Xiao Yi. "Master, I bought some medicine that can temporarily enhance spiritual power."
Xiao Yi clicked his tongue twice and shook his head in dissatisfaction. "Look at the soul - spirit pearl on Li Jiuge today. It directly attracted the upper god. You should know that Ji Yunxi is not an ordinary person."
Sang Qingzhou opened his mouth but just stared at Xiao Yi helplessly.
Xiao Yi enjoyed being looked up to. He took out a porcelain bottle and handed it to Sang Qingzhou.
"Master, what is this?"
"This is a pill that can make your spiritual power skyrocket. I got it from the upper realm. I knew you'd need it."
Sang Qingzhou's eyes were full of gratitude. He said excitedly, "Thank you, Master!"
While secretly scolding Sang Qingzhou for being a fool in his heart, Xiao Yi stroked his beard with a smile and nodded in satisfaction.
"Disciple thanks Master. I will surely live up to your trust!" Sang Qingzhou said confidently.
However, before he reached the door, Sang Qingzhou suddenly wondered if something with such a powerful medicinal effect would have any other side - effects.
He wasn't completely stupid. He immediately turned around and asked Xiao Yi, "Master, will this medicine have any side - effects?"
Xiao Yi looked up at him. "Sang Qingzhou, if you want to gain something, you have to pay a price, don't you?"
Saying this, he walked over and patted Sang Qingzhou on the shoulder. "Tomorrow, don't let me down."
Sang Qingzhou let out a sigh of relief. If Xiao Yi had said there were no side - effects, he wouldn't have believed it. But now that he said there were, Sang Qingzhou thought the consequences shouldn't be too serious. He thanked his master and then left.
On the other side, Ji Yunxi suddenly called out Qing Xuan.
Qing Xuan had recuperated well these days. He looked rosy - cheeked and energetic.
"Qing Xuan, go down the mountain quickly. Ask A Shu about the method to seal the sword and find out how Nian Feng was sealed."
Although Qing Xuan complained about it, he actually came back quickly.
"Master, I've asked Lu Shu. He said he didn't seal Nian Feng, and he doesn't know who did either."
Ji Yunxi was puzzled. She didn't seal the sword either. Why had it been dormant for so long?
Seeing her worried look, Qing Xuan instinctively said, "Master, now that you've joined Kunlun Mountain and your master is quite powerful, why don't you ask him?"
Ji Yunxi suddenly woke up. She immediately stood up and rushed to Rong Hua's palace.
As soon as she entered the courtyard, she happened to meet Rong Hua. The latter said anxiously, "I was just about to look for you."
Ji Yunxi saw his anxious face and asked curiously, "Master, what's the hurry?"
"Let me take a look at your sword."
Ji Yunxi waved her hand, and Nian Yun flew into the air and landed in her hand.
Rong Hua took Nian Yun. He first examined it carefully from top to bottom, then reached out his hand and placed it on the sword body. In a moment, Nian Yun transformed and no longer looked like itself.
Ji Yunxi was extremely surprised, her eyes wide with astonishment.
Rong Hua smiled. "I suppose you came for this matter, right?"
"Exactly. I was worried about not being able to conceal my identity."
Rong Hua waved his hand. "It's okay. I've already changed the appearance of Nian Yun. On the day of the competition, you can just go ahead boldly."
With Rong Hua's help, Ji Yunxi felt relieved. "Then disciple will go back first."
"Wait." Rong Hua called out to her. "How are you preparing for tomorrow's competition with Sang Qingzhou?"
"He's just a petty person. I've fought with him many times. If it weren't for the help he's received all along, he might not even have been able to get out of the fifth level."
Rong Hua saw the disdain in Ji Yunxi's eyes and shook his head helplessly. "Foolish. If you were fighting a noble person, I wouldn't be worried at all. But now you're facing a petty person. Do you think he'll just wait for you to beat him?"
Ji Yunxi was a bit confused. "But in the competition, cheating means losing. He shouldn't do that."
Rong Hua's face was serious. "You underestimate Xiao Yi. What you need to guard against now is not just Sang Qingzhou, but Xiao Yi behind him."
Ji Yunxi remembered how unjust Xiao Yi had been in the main hall that day. She was extremely angry. "How can such a person be a celestial master in Kunlun Mountain?"
She was so outspoken that Rong Hua quickly coughed twice. "Don't talk nonsense! I'm just trying to tell you that you're in great danger in Kunlun Mountain."
"Right. Otherwise, when Yunluotian came today, my master didn't even say a word for us." Ji Yunxi wasn't complaining. It was just that Li Jiuge had almost been punished, and her master had stood up under such great pressure.
But the so - called most powerful Rong Hua had remained indifferent.
Rong Hua pouted and explained, "I couldn't stand up for you regarding the matter of Yunluotian today. I've always been at odds with her. If I had spoken up for you, I'm afraid she would have targeted you even more."
"Yes, disciple understands." Although Ji Yunxi said so, she still didn't believe it in her heart.
Forget it. Self - preservation was also a way of survival. Ji Yunxi bowed and took her leave, then turned around and left.
Rong Hua watched her back for a while and then laughed. "This girl, if she doesn't believe it, at least pretend to be convinced."