Chapter 207 Senior Brother Really Likes That
Xia Yuqing was startled as she looked at Long Ming. " Not bad. You really noticed it, hum?"
" Huh? Wait, What?" Meng Zhi kept looking back and forth between Long Ming and Xia Yuqing. " Sect Master, You reached the Mid stage of Nine Transformation of Soul Realm?"
" You can say like that." Xia Yuqing smiled lightly. " Long Ming, remember when you brought a golden page from Hundred Treasure Pavilion? It carried the intent of an Ancient Lord Cultivator.
" After I and Grand Elder studied that, she is already gone to seclusion to recover her cultivation of Nine Transformation of Soul Realm."
" As for me...You can say I also benefitted a lot from it. Besides, the Guidance from Elder Tianzi also helped me to improve my strength."
" Whoa? Doesn't that mean our Four Seasons' Valley recovered a lot of strength at once?" Ming Yuexin couldn't help but blurt out. " After all, With so many Nine Transformation of Soul Realm powerhouses and the recent wealth from Azure Sun Secret Realm, we don't need to bow before the trashes like Blissful Heaven Temple and other third grade sects, right?"
Not only Ming Yuexin, but almost every disciple present there felt it when they heard Xia Yuqing's words.
" It's true that our strength has recovered a lot. However, we should not go around and flaunt it like that." Long Ming turned around and spoke in a reasonable voice.
" After all, Declaring such a thing would make our enemies alert and more prepared. And don't forget, our enemies are not only in light, but some of those pests are still hiding in darkness."
" Don't you guys know?" A smile appeared on Long Ming's face. " Eating a tiger while pretending to be a pig, it's the most fun thing to do, right?"
" As expected of Senior Brother."
" Indeed, He is very proficient in that game."
" I really hate that trait in him, you know?" Luo Yingying sighed. " He always appears ordinary, Only to faceslap us in our own domain."
" I second that, Sister Luo."
" I third that!"
" ...+99"
Long Ming's face darkened when he heard that. " Hmph, So that's what you think about your senior brother, huh?"
" Is it not true though?" Ming Yuexin mumbled.
" Sister Ming, You too?"
Meng Zhi giggled when she saw the situation. " My, My... I guess all have reached a common conclusion, huh?" n.)o--V()e(-L.)B--1/.n
Long Ming couldn't help but get depressed when he heard Meng Zhi. Xia Yuqing waved her hands. " Everyone, Silence."
" The Battle Tournament is our top priority right now. Each sect has three special tokens. Which means three people from each sect can go to the main competition directly."
" So, I am thinking of sending Mu Qinglian, Ming Yuexin, and Long Ming as our three seed disciples."
[ Ding! A genius should never take any shortcuts! A new quest activated!]
[ Win the Battle Tournament and get the first prize!]
[ Reward: 1X Star Platinum Grade Chest!]
[ Failure: Retrieving the Supreme Scripture of Myriad Physiques and Comprehension of Ancient Runic Words!]
Long Ming couldn't help but give a middle finger to the sky. Why can't he just take a shortcut, huh? Why must he go through all the boring trials?
Sighing, Long Ming looked at Xia Yuqing, " I have a small request."
" Hm? Speak, What is it?"
" I don't want to participate as a seed disciple." Long Ming looked at Xia Yuqing as he spoke. " I want to go through the trial like normal disciples and reach the main competition."
Everyone became stunned for a moment as they looked at each other. And after that, the gossip began once again.
" Look, Didn't I tell you? Senior Brother always pretends weak to devour the strong."
" Tsk, Look at him, He just denied it so badly a moment before. But now he is asking to join the trail competition."
" As expected of our Senior Brother, He would rather accept hardship over comfort."
Long Ming rubbed his face out of frustration as he heard the giggles of the girls around him.
" I see, You want to go above step by step, huh?" Xia Yuqing looked at Long Ming as she fell into thought for a moment. " Well, I guess that's also good for you."
" The trials of the Battle Tournament will make your techniques and comprehension more polished than before." Xia Yuqing nodded. " Besides, You will be able to take care of our remaining disciples in the trials."
Everyone was stunned when they heard the last line as their eyes shone.
Indeed, If Long Ming remained with the other disciples, he would easily boost their morale. Not to mention, if other sects or the Imperial Family dared to plot anything, Long Ming would be able to crush them with ease.
Besides, Why would they not want to have their handsome senior brother protect them? The disciples are very eager to do so.
" Alright, The meeting is dismissed. Everyone who came with from the sect, go back and take rest properly. Tomorrow is an important day, so I hope everyone do their best."
" Long Ming, Mu Qinglian, Ming Yuexin, Stay with me. I have something else to talk with you."
As everyone left. Xia Yuqing looked at the three of them. " With recent gains, we truly might compete for the top ten places in the Battle Tournament. Therefore, I would like you guys to not hold back anymore."
" Ming Yuexin, This is called Wind Chasing Spiriy Boots. It's an Innate type Noble grade treasure that will increase you speed by two times. Not to mention, it will also help you to increase your attack speed and your dodging ability."
" Mu Qinglian, You already have Empress Winter Song's Frozen Flower Sword. But other than that, Keep this bracelet with you." Xia Yuqing handed a bracelet to Mu Qinglian.
" This is the Cold Moon Imperial Bracelet something worn by Empress Winter Song even after she became Heavenly Emperor. Therefore, it's a powerful Blessed Imperial Treasure."
" If any moment of crisis rises, you can use it to defend yourself against it. Besides, wearing it will naturally increase your power and comprehension of Desolate Winter Sword Art and Intent of Ice."
At last, Xia Yuqing's gaze fell on Long Ming. " Long Ming, I give you the choice to pick the treasures of your desire. Even if you brought two Blessed Imperial Treasures which had full power, along with several Royal grade weapons last time, you didn't pick any of them."
" However, I insist you pick some decent treasures this time. Don't worry, We can afford it now." Xia Yuqing smiled lightly.
" Is that so?" Long Ming became amused as he looked at her. " Then give me some sort of powerful resources, rather than a weapon. I want something that can improve my strength."
" Then take this. This is Luminous Lightning Orb, A Noble grade treasure of Aquired Type. Not only it can improve Lightning type cultivation, you can even use it as an offensive weapon."
" But still, I don't think that's enough." Xia Yuqing looked at Long Ming. " Don't you need anything else?"
" Something else, huh?" A grin appeared on Long Ming's face as he glanced at Xia Yuqing. " I just hope Master would give me a promise as reward."
" A promise? What is it?"
" That's...Something I will ask after winning the tournament." Suddenly, Xia Yuqing's heart thumped as she remembered the night of the massage. Two rosey clouds rose in her cheek as she shook her head. " I...Let's see about that."
Meng Zhi grinned as she realized the situation. But other than her, none could see through the situation.
" Very well, Master. I shall go and cultivate then." Long Ming bowed and took the Luminous Lightning Orb.
As he entered the room, he suddenly felt a strange attraction of his Raging Storm Wings for the Luminous Lightning Pearl.
" You want to eat this?"