Abnormal Moon

At that time, Qilin was already eight years old and quite strong. She was fully capable of defeating the bandits on her own. As long as she went easy on them, and considering that she was just a child who didn't understand anything, no one would say anything. However, Qilin was timid and had never experienced anything like this before. She didn't dare to fight back against the bandits, which led to this situation.

She felt that her cowardice had caused her father to die in prison, and she had been blaming herself for it ever since.

The reason she came to the Battle City was to take advantage of the Star Martial Festival champion's system of using the power of conglomerates to fulfill wishes and rescue her father from prison. Once she became the champion, with the power of the conglomerates, rescuing her father would be a piece of cake.

"I see. This is indeed a problem that can only be solved by participating in the Star Martial Festival."

Roy nodded knowingly.

What Kirin Toudou needs is to legally exonerate her father, not just get him out of prison. So even if she manages to get him out of prison, it won't make a difference.

Moreover, he is currently wanted globally, so it would be best not to offend the conglomerate.

"If that's the case, why don't you participate in the Star Martial Festival? With your strength, even if you participated now, you could easily win the championship, right?"

Roy doesn't quite understand this.

After all, Kirin Toudou is the number one ranked fighter in the Star Guide Hall, and it's said that there aren't many strong fighters participating in this year's Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival. As long as she finds a suitable teammate, winning the championship is not impossible.

Since we have three chances to compete, it's perfectly acceptable to use one chance in order to rescue our father as soon as possible, right?

Chapter 157 Swordplay Exchange

At this point, Yulis couldn't help but turn her gaze over as well.

To be honest, she's in a rush to find teammates right now.

With the Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival fast approaching, she still hadn't found a suitable teammate, and she was getting increasingly anxious. However, she wasn't used to showing her vulnerability, so she maintained a calm demeanor.

If it still doesn't work out by the deadline, she'll have to find any random teammate, which would be too disadvantageous for the competition. If Kirin Toudou also plans to participate, then the two of them could totally...

"My uncle has been handling this part of the matter for me..."

When this part was mentioned, Kirin Toudou became timid and hesitant again.

“My uncle thinks it’s too early for me to compete now. He suggests I wait two more years until I’m stronger before competing, which would be safer…”

Is my uncle helping to manage it?

What is this uncle thinking?

Didn't he know that this Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival was a great opportunity for Qi Lin to fulfill her wish?

Kirin Toudou's uncle's idea was clearly wrong. If he really cared about Kirin, he would have been very willing, or even actively recommended, that Kirin use a chance to participate in the competition to try and make a mistake, instead of saying that she should wait another two years.

"So what do you think?"

Roy lowered his body slightly, bringing his gaze level with that of Tou Tengqi Lin, and locked his eyes on her.

But Kirin Toudou didn't dare to look at him at all, her eyes darting around, and her head shrank into her shoulders like an ostrich.

"I...I don't know...I don't really understand these things..."

The atmosphere became a little solid for a while.

Roy straightened up, a deep light gleaming in his eyes.

Eurythm also fell silent.

Seeing that Kirin Toudou looked like she was about to cry if they asked any more questions, the two of them decided not to press her further.

Yulis sighed inwardly; she knew she would have to find someone else.

"It's your training time now. I'm sorry to have taken up so much of your time. Let's go."

Yulis wasn't going to waste any more time. She glanced at Roy, signaling him to leave with her.

"Don't rush me, I actually have something else to discuss with Qilin."

"..."

Seeing Roy approach Kirin Toudou with a bright smile, Yulis was speechless.

Is this guy after Toudou Kirin and wanting to pursue her, which is why he keeps bothering her?

But she's only thirteen years old!

Even if you have a great figure, don't you feel any moral pressure?

"Um, is there anything else?"

Kirin Toudou looked at Roy with some confusion.

By this point, even someone as naive as her could sense that Roy was being a little too enthusiastic.

"Is that so, Kirin? I've heard you're very skilled in swordsmanship?"

Roy, however, maintained a smiling expression, as if he hadn't noticed anything unusual about the two girls.

"Yes, I'm only good at swordsmanship..."

Kirin Toudou lowered her head, placing her hand on the scabbard hanging at her waist, her expression revealing a newfound confidence.

"Actually, I also know a few sword techniques and would like to have a little spar with you."

"really?"

Kirin Toudou's eyes lit up, and she became visibly excited, with the two tufts on the back of her head standing up.

Yulis's gaze sharpened, and she stopped in her tracks as she was about to leave.

Are they planning to have a friendly spar?

This was a good opportunity to see through Roy's strength, and Yulis was not going to let it go.

"Ah, but my uncle won't allow me to duel with just anyone..."

Suddenly, Kirin Toudou remembered something, and her excited expression vanished instantly, her two tufts on the back of her head drooping down.

"That's easy, just close the door."

"Eh? Ah..."

Kirin Toudou was puzzled, but she still summoned a spatial window and closed the arena gate.

"Okay, that's no problem."

Roy smiled like a strange old man who had kidnapped children.

"As long as we don't say anything, no one will know we sparred. Besides, it was just a swordsmanship spar, not a duel, so it won't have any impact. Don't you think?"

"Is this...is this okay?"

Kirin Toudou looked at Yulis with a trembling expression, her eyes filled with bewilderment and helplessness.

"Ugh..."

Upon seeing this, Eurythm covered her contorted face and let out a painful groan.

She finally discovered it.

Roy may seem mild-mannered, but he is actually very independent and does things his own way.

Once he decides to do something, it's not easy to make him give up.

"...Since your uncle doesn't allow it, how about the two of you exchange blows in the void?"

Yulis sighed deeply, as if exhausted, and offered a suggestion listlessly.

"It's just a sword sparring match anyway. As long as we exchange blows in the air and don't actually engage in combat, it'll be fine, right?"

"I see, that's a great suggestion!"

Kirin Toudou suddenly realized that this suggestion was indeed good. Having figured it out, her two droopy tufts stood up again, and she became full of energy.

"Indeed, that's surprising. Julis, your brain works quite well!"

Roy also praised Eurythm with a look of surprise.

Eurythm gave Roy a speechless yet subtle glare.

What constitutes a genuine accident?

Did you think I wasn't smart before?

Soon, Roy and Kirin Toudou stood three meters apart, each holding their swords and assuming a perfectly standard mid-stance stance in front of them.

Yulis glanced at Kirin Toudou once, then her gaze fell entirely on Roy.

She already knew about Kirin Toudou's strength, and had even experienced it firsthand; it was astonishingly strong. But Roy's strength was something she couldn't fathom, and she still felt completely lost about it.

Hopefully, this sparring match will allow us to see his true strength.

To be fair, Roy's posture was quite impressive; he exuded an imposing aura just by standing there.

But when Kirin Toudou looked at Roy, who was posing in the middle stance, a slight look of confusion appeared on her face for some reason.

"start!"

Seeing that both of them were ready, Eurythmia, who was acting as the referee, immediately gave the order.

The moment the command was given, Roy took the initiative to attack, stepping forward and slashing forward with a very basic center line.

Seeing this, Kirin Toudou used a stepping technique to dodge the attack with minimal movement, then twisted her wrist and slashed her sword at Roy from below.