Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 35 Liu Sijun Cheating

"You handled the farmer's matter very well."

In mid-air, with the wind whistling past your ears, the host's voice came at a moderate volume.

A satisfied smile curved Liu Sijun's lips.

Whether it is the human race or the demon race, there are good and bad. To condemn them all at once will only exacerbate the conflict between the two races and lead to more demons harming humans.

Everyone has their own principles for doing things, and Liu Sijun is unwilling to do so.

In fact, this wasn't the first time she had handled such a situation in this way.

Previously, I had carried out a major mission with the cultivators in the building, which led to some disagreements.

In the end, they parted on bad terms.

Later, she only accepted assignments from one person at a time.

Upon returning to Wuji Tower, the tower master vanished in an instant, and Liu Sijun also received a message from Li Qing, asking her to return to her residence.

"Miss Jun, wait a moment."

Steward Qi chased after her, holding a square red box in his hand: "This is Miss Jun's reward for this mission."

"The host said that you performed exceptionally well in this mission, and has instructed me to award you the highest possible reward in the organization."

"Did he really say that?"

"Old, old man?"

Qi Qingfeng was so shocked he almost bit his tongue.

Although he had never seen the poster's true face, one thing was certain: the poster was not old.

"That's right. How could someone create the Wuji Tower single-handedly in less than several decades?"

"That's not necessarily true..."

Liu Sijun placed the crystal into the container and left.

Manager Qi did not hear the last sentence.

Back at Seiqiu Courtyard.

Zhu Liu then reported to Liu Sijun about Liu Shiyuan being forced to kneel in the ancestral hall.

What is the reason?

Zhu Liu shook her head: "This servant did not find out. The old lady came out of the ancestral hall in about a quarter of an hour. The master of the family only came out of the ancestral hall this morning."

At that time, there were only the two of them in the ancestral hall.

If Liu Shiyuan hadn't been limping, no one would have known about the punishment of kneeling.

"Keep staring."

Liu Shiyuan sent people to keep an eye on Qingqiu Courtyard, but she could do the opposite.

Next, I will cultivate during the day and go to Wuji Tower at night.

Until the seventh day of the ninth lunar month.

The ten-day period was given to allow the clan members who were training outside to return home and participate in the reconvened clan competition.

Apart from one who is still in seclusion, there are a total of forty-three eligible candidates, including those from collateral branches.

The oldest is exactly twenty, named Liu Mingjun, the second son in the clan, who successfully completed his foundation building two months ago. His father, Liu Shishuo, is Liu Shiyuan's cousin, and they have a fairly good relationship.

The youngest is thirteen years old, the seventh in the clan, and the third daughter of Liu Shicheng of the third branch. Her name is Liu Siyao, and she has the cultivation level of the fifth level of Qi Gathering.

In the east courtyard of the Liu family, behind Liu Shiyuan's study, there is a large-scale martial arts training ground, which brings us to the origins of the Liu family residence.

Although Liu Tailin did not become the prefect, Chen Dafeng relied on him greatly because of his extremely high level of cultivation. He made many contributions and even alarmed the late emperor. The late emperor was grateful for Liu Tailin's concern for the people and bestowed this house upon the Liu family.

Competing for the qualification to train in the Frozen Domain is a major event.

Everyone was on high alert.

After Liu Shiyuan announced the competition rules, the draw began.

Because there are odd numbers, one person has no spot in the first round of head-to-head matches.

Everyone hopes that they will be the one to draw a blank lot.

Not only do they have the opportunity to observe others' moves and quickly find their weaknesses and countermeasures, but they can also conserve their energy.

The one who drew this lot was Liu Mingyan.

Liu Shiyuan's plan was for both spots to be filled by his own family: one for Liu Siqin, and the other, ideally, for Liu Mingyan.

Now that Liu Mingyan has drawn a blank lot, Liu Shiyuan is naturally happy.

Liu Sijun was also happy.

Everyone has their own selfish motives. She wasn't familiar with the collateral branches, but her master said Liu Mingyan was a good person, and she liked him too. All the draws for the duels were finished.

Liu Sijun's opponent is Liu Siyao.

Before the fight even started, Liu Siyao already had a confident smile on her face.

Very good.

Liu Sijun thought to himself: Anyway, he's still young, so it's good for him to get more experience.

She hopes that through her own experience, she can understand a principle: underestimating your opponent is tantamount to suicide.

They were scheduled for the ninth performance, and it was already noon when they went on stage.

The sun was blazing, and the temperature difference between day and night had been huge these past few days, as if we had returned to the sweltering summer. Liu Siyao, holding a long whip, walked into the martial arts arena with her head held high like a proud rooster.

She was only thirteen years old, and her features had just begun to develop.

Unlike Liu Sijun, who was extremely beautiful and not favored by everyone, everyone's attention was drawn to her.

Liu Siyao pursed her lips.

She didn't understand her third sister, who had suddenly returned from the other courtyard, and she didn't want to understand.

I only hope that this competition will allow her to stand out within the clan.

Like Sister Siqin, she has received a lot of attention.

Are you both ready?

Liu Sijun nodded, her hands empty. Liu Siyao flicked her whip and raised her chin: "Third sister, where is your weapon?"

"No need for that."

Liu Siyao tightened her grip on the long whip: "It's your own fault for not using it. Don't say that Seventh Sister won unfairly later."

Liu Sijun extended his right hand and beckoned to Liu Siyao: "Let's begin!"

The competition officially begins.

Liu Siyao was angered by Liu Sijun's arrogant gesture.

The first move used eighty percent of his spiritual power; the long whip danced nimbly, as if it were alive, and lashed out at Liu Sijun's left shoulder.

Just as the whip was about to fall, Liu Sijun suddenly moved.

With light steps and agile movements, Liu Sijun channeled pure seven-colored spiritual energy into her palms, catching the whip that was dancing in the air with her bare hands. The fierce energy from before was easily neutralized, and with a forceful pull, she threw the person off the fighting platform.

The whole process was swift and efficient.

Liu Siyao's hands were empty, and it took her a while to realize it.

Not only did she lose the match, but her weapon was also taken away by her opponent, which was a great disgrace.

"Liu Siyao lost?"

"Yes, I can't believe it. Wasn't the Third Young Lady only at the third level of Qi Gathering?"

Hearing the murmurs, Liu Siyao acted impulsively and pointed at Liu Sijun, saying, "She cheated. She must have used some kind of evil magic. I couldn't use any spiritual power at all just now, and I was just thrown down like that."

"If you can't win, you accuse someone of cheating. Seventh Sister, that's not a good habit."

"I am at the fifth level of Qi Gathering, while you are only at the third level. If you didn't use something to neutralize my attack, how could this be?"

Liu Siyao faced the high platform, where the three Liu brothers and the elders of the family sat. The matriarch sat in the second row, with the guest elders recruited by Liu Tailin sitting on her left and right. "Patriarch, I have some doubts about this competition. Please allow us to have another match."

Liu Shiyuan looked at Liu Sijun with a complicated expression.

The younger generation might not have seen it clearly, but he saw it perfectly.

She truly has that ability.

He recalled the last time in the study when he used half of his spiritual power to pressure her, but she didn't react at all.

Liu Shiyuan had very mixed feelings.

"That……"

"No!"

The old lady spoke up: "If you are not as skilled as others, there is no need to make so many excuses."

"Grandmother, your granddaughter disagrees."

"If you're not convinced, just watch closely."

Having ambition at a young age is a good thing, but it can also easily lead to arrogance and complacency.

Liu Siyao bit her lower lip, looking defiant.

(End of this chapter)