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Last time, he mentioned that Xu Yuan and Yan Kuo had a fated match under the moonlight. As a result, the two of them had reached a point where Yan Kuo had only won by half a move.

One of the four major sects on the other side of the pass, the "Heaven Sealing Pavilion", was an elder with half a hair of white hair and a body of seven feet long. His eyes shone with a cold, sharp light as he waited for his own disciple. There was a serious callus on his right palm. Those who practiced martial arts could tell at a glance that this person was an expert who had experienced hundreds of battles and excelled in martial arts. His domineering eyes were filled with killing intent, displaying his power. At this moment, a young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four opened the door and walked in. The young man respectfully saluted the elder and said in a low voice, "Master, what business do you have with me?" The old man turned around and looked at him. His originally stern face suddenly relaxed. He said in a deep voice, "Vast Expanse, the reason I called you here was to talk about the Four Sect Alliance's Martial Competition in seven days." The young man's expression immediately became serious. He nodded and said, "Master, will senior brother Liu come back to help during this Martial Competition?" The elder waved his sleeves and sighed, "Luo Han has a lot of important political matters to take care of in the court. A few days ago, he sent a letter saying that the situation in the court is grim and many things need to be planned." The youth understood the meaning behind his words and said faintly, "Senior brother Liu is talented in martial arts, talented and honest, truly envious of us." The elder paced back and forth, saying, "Vast Expanse, there is no need for you to be too modest. If it is a paper, you are indeed far inferior to Ruo Han; but in terms of martial arts attainments, your aptitude will not lose to your senior. " There was no trace of joy on the youth's face as he quickly said, "Master, you're too kind!" The elder stopped in his tracks and said with a stern expression, "During this year's Four Sect Competition, every sect must send out two disciples to participate. Vast Expanse will naturally go up." The young man replied with a firm look, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your trust Master. Disciple will do his best and swear to bring honor to our sect. May I know which senior brother or junior brother is the other? " The elder snorted, "Master is preparing to let Jing'er go." Hearing this, the young man was surprised, but he immediately recovered. He didn't ask any more questions and only said, "Yes, master. I will definitely speed up my sword practice with junior brother Dugu in the next seven days." The elder acknowledged and then motioned for the youth to step back. The young man cupped his fist and bowed once more before slowly walking out.

On the way to the training grounds, he couldn't figure it out. He thought to himself, "This time's Four Sect Competition, Master has always placed great importance on it. Why did he arrange it so recklessly?" It's true that senior brother Liu can't come and help us, so my power has been weakened a bit. However, it's not to the extent that we have to send out our senior brother Jing. Jing, his martial arts were mediocre, could it be because he was his master's only son? No, all these years, Master would never give up for personal reasons. Could it be that there was some hidden strategy that allowed him to win?

On the other hand, in the study of the Prime Minister's Estate in the capital, Young Master Liu stood by the side. Prime Minister Liu Shichen sat in the middle of the room with a treacherous look on his face. Liu Gongzi personally poured a cup of fragrant tea for his father and said in a low voice, "Father, mister is back." Liu Shichen calmly received the cup, took a sip, and lightly said, "Oh? "How is the progress of the task I told him to do?" Liu Gongzi put down the porcelain teapot and said, "Mister said that everything was done smoothly and there was absolutely no mistake." Liu Shichen nodded slightly, and drank another cup of fragrant tea before saying, "Very good, Jiang Feng does not know how to appreciate favors, this is what he deserves. Those who follow my will perish, and this is the way of the heavens. Without this person, there would be fewer unneeded obstructions. When the time comes, I will be able to legitimately launch an attack and seize what I have dreamed of for so many years. " Young Master Liu saw the ambition in his father's eyes, and he wasn't sure if he should be happy or sad. He only said, "I wish that Father can become a hegemon as soon as possible. But if this is the case, how will little sister explain it?" A trace of melancholy and unease flashed across Liu Shichen's excited face. He could not help but sigh and say, "This is what life should have. Moreover, once the matter was settled, Father would be able to rule the entire world. If Bing Bing doesn't like those sons and daughters of officials, there are many young heroes in the martial arts world. Father can just personally find a son-in-law for Bing Bing. " When Liu Gongzi heard this, a trace of sadness flashed across his brows. A conflicted expression floated on his face as he muttered to himself: "If I do this, would little sister be happy? Her good impression of Jiang Feng already had a foundation, could she really let it go? I'm afraid that she won't be able to take such a blow. Even if I find a good husband for her in the future, would she really feel happy? " Liu Shichen stood up and patted his beloved son on the shoulder, consoling him, "Ruo Han, I know you feel bad for Bing Bing, but isn't father the same? Of course, Father doesn't want to see her worry a little, and even more so, can't bear to see her sad. But this time, she was too willful, and fell in love with someone she shouldn't have, and this is a painful choice, there's no other way. " Suddenly, Young Master Liu felt a stifling sensation in his chest as he said: "Dad, I want to go out for a walk and relax. If there's anything important, just send someone to inform me." Liu Shichen could feel the depression in his beloved son's heart. He nodded and said, "You haven't had a good rest in all these days since the Martial Arts Competition. In these three days, you should go out and relax. If anything happens, dad will send someone to take care of it. " Just as Liu gongzi was about to leave, he suddenly turned around and said, "Dad, you should go see Bing Bing personally." Liu Shichen smiled and nodded, "I know my father, Mo Ruo Zi!" Young Master Liu's eyes were slightly closed as he bid farewell to his father.

Dong Dong Dong", accompanied by a clear knock on the door, a sweet voice came from inside the room. "Who is it?" The person outside paused and said, "Bing Bing, Daddy is here to see you. Hurry and open the door." Liu Bing Bing hurriedly agreed, and after a long while, she finally opened the door. Looking at his daughter's flustered expression, Liu Shichen seemed to have guessed something. His expression turned ugly. As he walked in, he asked, "Oh, Bing Bing, why did you only open the door for so long?" Is it because father is not welcome here, or is it because father has come at the wrong time? " Liu Bing Bing was a bit nervous and hastily pulled her father's sleeves as she stammered: "I …" Only now … "It's not like that. Dad, don't think too much." Seeing the delicate and pretty face of his daughter, Liu Shichen smiled and said, "I watched you grow up, so how can I not know what you're thinking? You can't hide anything from me." Liu Bing Bing blushed, and pulled over a chair for her father to sit on, while she sat beside him.

Liu Shichen looked around the room and saw many sheets of paper spread out on the desk. The inkstone was filled with thick ink and a few brushes were thrown aside. In his heart, he knew what was going on. He said, "Bing Bing, quickly show your ink to Daddy." Liu Bing Bing was shocked at first, and stammered: "Dad, it's true. Nothing can escape your eyes." "However, this time I can't. I can't let dad see it." When Liu Shichen heard this, he laughed and said, "My daughter has really grown up and has her own thoughts. There are many things that Father has no right to ask. " Liu Bing Bing walked over, held Liu Shichen by the shoulder, and massaged him: "Daddy, you have so many complicated matters to deal with in the imperial court every day, do you have the time to read and write when your daughter is chatting?" Liu Shichen raised his head to look at his daughter's cute expression and said helplessly, "Ai, you little girl, you are really becoming more and more talkative." Liu Bing Bing half squatted and held her father's arm as she said coquettishly: "Daddy, where's your daughter? Your daughter is still the same Bing Bing as before, and will forever be your father's good daughter. " A subtle change had taken place on Liu Shichen's face, and he purposefully avoided it so that his daughter would not see. He forcefully swallowed down the words he was about to say because he loved his daughter too much. He didn't want to see Liu Bing Bing sad …

What about later?

And then we'll see how it breaks down in the next round.