Ninth Demon Lord

Chapter 362 The True Challenger

On Returning Peak, in Cangling Hall, Xue Bu was sitting on the throne, listening quietly to He Jinpeng's narration of the contest.The more he listened, the happier he became, the majesty on that square face was covered by a smile.

He Jinpeng looked at the master's appearance, and thought in his heart, the master seems to have forgotten about Gu Yinglong, and there is only Li Wan in his eyes.

After listening to the process, Xue Bu said with a smile: "The technique used by Li Wan is probably Liufengsuo. It's just that I've never heard that Liufengsuo can regenerate a blade after being knocked apart."
"That's right! Some people say that Li Wan's usage is similar to Suzerain's Broken Blade."
"Yes, but somewhat similar."
"Li Wan is worthy of being a peerless genius." He Jinpeng's words came from his heart.

"Haha... She is indeed a remarkable woman." Xue Bu laughed, and the golden robe on his body trembled slightly.

He Jinpeng also smiled and said: "Now Li Wan's reputation is getting higher and higher, and she is almost becoming the idol of the younger generation."
"Hahaha... Really?"
"Now it seems that no matter what the outcome of the contest between Li Wan and Baodian Hall is, the juniors will respect Li Wan more and more."
"That is inevitable." Xue Bu nodded slightly.

"I don't know who will challenge Li Wan in Baodian hall tomorrow." He Jinpeng said silently.

"It's the same for everyone, even if you, Uncle Xue, end up in person, it's the same for Li Wan."
He Jinpeng smiled and said: "Yes, the stronger it is, the more it can highlight Li Wan's extraordinary."
At this time, the disciples outside the door reported that the master of Chuangong Hall asked to see him.

Xue Bu immediately let his senior brother in.

He Jinpeng said: "Sovereign, I will step down first."
"Don't go, listen to what your Uncle Pingjian has to say." Xue Bu laughed.

"Yes." He Jinpeng said in his heart, Master is really very happy today.

Soon, Ping Jian's thin figure came in, stepped forward to greet Xue Bu.

"See Sovereign."
"Senior brother, please sit down." Xue Bu looked at Ping Jian with a peaceful face, and now he felt that Ping Jian had done him a good deed by recommending Li Wan.

Ping Jian sat down, looked at Xue Bu and said, "Junior brother, I think you should have heard about it."
"Senior brother, are you referring to Li Wan?" Xue Bu asked.

"Yes."
Xue Bu laughed and said, "I heard that she defeated two Xuanhu beginners in a row, which is really extraordinary."
Ping Jian smiled and said: "Especially the second time, it really defeated a Xuanhu beginner who has practiced for decades."
"I heard that there were three competitions, and the winner was very free and easy in the end." Xue Bu looked at Ping Jian, as if he was talking about a very cute child at home.

"Yes, I thought Li Wan would lose, but in the end she won. It's a miracle."
"Hahaha... Brother sometimes misses it."
He Jinpeng, who was standing next to him, listened to the conversation between the two, and thought in his heart that the two had always had some disputes with Gu Yinglong before, but they did not expect that a woman who appeared suddenly made the two of them get along in an instant.

Ping Jian smiled and said, "Although Li Wan fights beautifully, she is a 21-year-old woman after all, so I don't think it's appropriate to continue fighting."
Xue Bu was puzzled and asked: "Brother, don't you think Li Wan has a high reputation now? This will be very beneficial for him to enter the sect in the future."
After a short pause, Ping Jian replied: "I understand this truth, but I always feel that there is something wrong with Baodian Hall."
"What's the problem?" Xue Bu asked.

"Because of Xue Xiao's disappearance, Junior Brother Xue Hengsheng doesn't like Li Wan at all, and even has hostility towards Li Wan. I think Junior Brother Xue must have seen that Li Wan's reputation is growing day by day because of these two competitions."
When Ping Jian said this, she stopped talking.

Of course Xue Bu understood what Ping Jian meant, Xue Hengsheng was a smart man, he didn't like Li Wan, he even regarded Li Wan as his enemy, how could he make wedding dresses for Li Wan again and again, making Li Wan's reputation grow day by day.

Of course he also knew that Xue Hengsheng might have other means to deal with Li Wan, but he always believed that Xue Hengsheng would not dare to really hurt Li Wan.And he also needs Baodian Pavilion to put some pressure on Li Wan, so that he can come forward to help Li Wan solve the pressure of Baodian Pavilion, so that Li Wan can thank him, so that he can bring Li Wan back to Cangling Hall smoothly.

He didn't trust such a genius in Chuan Gong Hall.

So, he smiled and said: "Brother, I keep He Jinpeng watching, so Li Wan won't be hurt."
Hearing this, Ping Jian smiled and said, "Junior Brother, don't you think Li Wan's reputation is not enough? You still need a martial arts competition to accumulate your reputation?"
Xue Bu laughed and said, "Li Wan is a stubborn and persistent child. Competing with real strong people can not only improve her cultivation, but also sharpen her will."
Ping Jian said: "When Ping Jian becomes a disciple of Qi Cangzong, you can also let the strong compete with her."
Xue Bu said with a smile: "At that time, whoever has the nerve to try his best with her, the effect of experience will definitely not be as good as it is now."
Hearing the words, Ping Jian also nodded slightly.Just like Gu Yinglong, we all know that the suzerain dotes on Gu Yinglong, and everyone has a preference for Gu Yinglong, which makes Gu Yinglong more and more arrogant.

He said: "Since the suzerain thinks so, let's not stop it and let Li Wan continue to meet the challenger."
"With us watching over her, Li Wan will definitely not be harmed," Xue Bu said.

Plain Jane could tell that Xue Bu really admired Li Wan, so he didn't say anything, and got up to leave.

Although the goal was not achieved, Jian Jian was in a good mood.He remembered that he and Xue Bu had not been so harmonious for many years.

Back in Chuan Gong Hall, Ping Jian lay down and fell asleep.

Since the group from Tianshu City came, he didn't seem to have slept well.

This sleep was very comfortable, and when I opened my eyes, there was already sunlight outside the window.Like a young man, he stretched, got up, and walked out of the bedroom.

Standing in the yard, breathing the fresh air, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, I feel extremely relaxed.

"Report to the hall master that there are two gentlemen surnamed Zhan asking to see you."
Outside the courtyard gate, some disciples reported in a low voice.

Ping Jian couldn't remember knowing a friend named Zhan, so she asked, "What's his name?"
"Zhan Qingyu and Zhan Qingyao."
Hearing these two names, Ping Jian's face froze, and suddenly remembered who these two were, they were Gu Yinglong's uncle.

Gu Yinglong's parents were both demon hunters, and his uncle and grandfather's family were also demon hunters.When Gu Yinglong was very young, his parents died, and he was raised by his uncle and grandfather.

The suzerain got acquainted with Gu Yinglong's grandfather, and found that Gu Yinglong's talent was extraordinary, so he brought him to Qi Cangzong.A few days ago, Gu Yinglong's grandfather passed away, and he went to attend the funeral for three months.It was also because of waiting for Gu Yinglong that the Yuntai meeting was postponed for three days.

Pingjian remembered that Xue Bu said that Gu Yinglong's uncle didn't like Gu Yinglong very much.Gu Yinglong also didn't like his uncles, and he never went back to see his uncles in these years.

It has been almost a month since Gu Yinglong died, and his two uncles came here suddenly, which must be unusual.

Thinking of this, Ping Jian said, "Take them to the study and wait for me."
"Yes, Hall Master."
Ping Jian was not in a hurry to see these two guests, he was thinking about the reason for their visit.It stands to reason that these two people should go to the Cangling Hall or the Baodian Hall when they came, and they should not come to the Gonggong Hall.

Could it be that their purpose is to be detached?

Ping Jian felt that this possibility was very big, and there was only one explanation.

Do they also want to stand up for Gu Yinglong?

Xue Hengsheng!
Ping Jian thought of Xue Hengsheng, Zheng Song and Tao Xuan who came to challenge.It seems that Zheng Song and Tao Xuan are just appetizers, while Zhan Qingyu and Zhan Qingyao are Xue Hengsheng's trump cards.

Even though she knew that trouble was coming, Ping Jian still had to meet these two people.He walked out of the small courtyard and went straight to the study.

Pushing open the door of the study, I saw two men with completely different appearances.A skinny, fierce-eyed one, like a hyena.

The other one is fat and has fierce eyes. Standing there, he looks like a man-bear, wild and dangerous.

"Zhan Qingyu sees Hall Master Ping." The skinny man bowed and saluted.

"Zhan Qingyao also see Hall Master Ping." The fat man also bowed to salute.

"You two don't need to be too polite, please sit down." Ping Jian sat down first.

Zhan Qingyu and Zhan Qingyao also sat down. After sitting on the chairs, the difference in their stature became even bigger.Zhan Qingyu's figure is like a child's, and he can't fill the chair at all.And Zhan Qingyao is like a human bear, the chair is not big enough.

Looking at the two of them, Ping Jian said with a bit of grief: "I am also deeply saddened by what happened to Yinglong."
Zhan Qingyu said calmly, "Master Ping, we came to you to talk to you about Yinglong's murder."
Ping Jian knew this was the result, but he still pretended to be puzzled and said: "Yinglong's disciple who is named in the Baodian Hall is also taught by the Suzerain. I think Baodian Hall and the Suzerain will give you an explanation."
Zhan Qingyu immediately said: "Master Ping, our brothers already know that the person who killed Yinglong is in the Chuangong Hall."
Ping Jian nodded slightly, and said, "Yinglong was indeed killed by Li Wan's wrong hands."
"Master Ping, since that woman is in the Chuan Gong Hall, please hand her over to our brothers." Zhan Qingyu's withered face showed murderous intent.

"This matter is not as simple as the two of you thought. It was a complete accident that Li Wan killed Yinglong by mistake."
"Our brother is Yinglong's biological uncle. We don't care whether it is an accident or not, we just want to seek justice for Yinglong." Zhan Qingyu said.

"Killing for life is a matter of course. We want to avenge Yinglong." Zhan Qingyao also said domineeringly.

Looking at the two of them, Ping Jian's face became solemn, and said: "Yinglong was killed by Li Wan at the Yuntai Conference by mistake. They are a fair competition, so I can't let the two of you hurt Li Wan."
Zhan Qingyu's face also turned serious, and he said, "Master Ping, this Li Wan is not a disciple of your Qi Cangzong, and she is not qualified to participate in the Yuntai Conference. She killed Yinglong, which is obviously a conspiracy. Yinglong died under the conspiracy. As uncles, if we can no longer stand up for him, then our brother will have no face to meet Yinglong's parents after his death."
(End of this chapter)