Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

“Your father’s concern lies with that petty thief who broke into the Chu family’s house at night. If Young Master Chu can catch the thief, he will not only escape punishment, but he can also relieve the Chu family’s burden,” Xiao Qi’an said.

Chu Xiaosheng's bright eyes dimmed instantly, and he sighed, "The idea is good, but I'm afraid I can't do it."

"Oh, why?" Xiao Qi'an's eyes flickered slightly as he pressed for an answer.

“Young Master, you may not know this, but the thief who broke into my house that night came from a very strange place. I have never seen the martial arts he used before, and he was very difficult to deal with,” Chu Xiaosheng said.

"Young Master Chu has fought with that thief?"

“Exactly. It’s strange, but that thief had the chance to kill me, but he didn’t. He just knocked me unconscious. Later, I heard that he burned down his family’s ancestral hall and fled. We can’t find him anywhere.” Chu Xiao said in a muffled voice.

"Young Master Chu, could you please recall the details again? That way, I can help you find the thief," Xiao Qi'an said.

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master, but I don't know anything more," Chu Xiaosheng said with a guilty expression.

"It's alright. The Chu family is part of the martial arts world. My Xiao Yue Manor will never stand idly by in this matter. You can stay here in the manor and prepare for the martial arts competition. Leave your father to me," Xiao Qi'an said.

"Thank you, Young Master." Chu Xiaosheng's eyes were full of gratitude.

“I am busy with affairs within the manor and cannot stay long. If you need anything or if you have any clues about the thieves, please feel free to come and find me,” Xiao Qi’an said with a smile.

Chu Xiaosheng: "I understand."

After seeing Xiao Qi'an off out of the courtyard, Chu Xiaosheng returned to his room. Thinking of how such a good person as Xiao Qi'an could only sit in a wheelchair, he felt a deep sense of sorrow.

Xiao Qi'an got the information he wanted. He tapped the armrest of his wheelchair lightly with his fingers. His eyes were misty, as if covered with a layer of snow, making it impossible to see his emotions.

*

After several days of snow, Xiaoyue City was shrouded in a cold atmosphere, but many people still flocked to Xiaoyue Manor for today's outer disciple recruitment conference.

As the number one sect in the martial arts world, Xiao Yue Manor cannot rely solely on its direct descendants. Every year, it recruits new disciples to strengthen the sect.

Within the manor, there are outer disciples and inner disciples. The inner disciples consist of members of the Xiao family and outstanding individuals selected from the outer disciples.

All inner disciples can only learn the intermediate-level martial arts techniques of Xiao Yue Manor; only inner disciples can learn the advanced-level martial arts techniques.

The mental cultivation method of martial arts is the most core and fundamental source for martial arts practitioners. The quality of the mental cultivation method determines whether a martial artist can go further on the path of martial arts. Therefore, the disciples of Xiaoyue Manor all try their best to become inner disciples.

Only by passing the outer disciple selection competition to become an outer disciple, and then standing out in the selection competition three months later, can one become an inner disciple. With layers of screening, only one or two people succeed each year, making it as difficult as ascending to heaven.

But once you succeed, a broad road to martial arts training lies before you, and who wouldn't be tempted?

Therefore, thousands of people have gathered at the foot of Xiaoyue Manor today, eagerly awaiting the upcoming selection competition.

Chu Yun lay on her back on a large tree, quietly listening to the voices of people below. The tree was quite old, with sturdy branches and lush greenery that blocked out the sun. If you didn't look closely, you really couldn't tell that there was a person lying on the tree.

"It is an honor for Xiao Yue Manor that all of you heroes have come to participate in the selection competition today."

Please look down. There is a circle drawn with a white line on the ground. Anyone who can stand in the circle after one incense stick has burned will be eligible to participate in the selection competition.

Without further ado, the selection process begins immediately. Please give it your all.

The person who announced the competition rules only said three sentences before disappearing, leaving thousands of people bewildered at the foot of the mountain.

The circle that person mentioned could only hold a hundred people, but they had over a thousand. If nine out of ten are eliminated, then nearly ninety percent of the people will be eliminated in this round!

The selection process was sudden and the rules were quite strict, like pouring oil into a hot pan, making everyone's hair stand on end and putting them on guard.

In this competition, everyone is their enemy, and they dare not be careless for a moment.

People who were originally in the circle were gradually kicked out and replaced by a new batch of people, and the cycle continued without stopping.

Fortunately, the competition is time-limited, and you can succeed if you grit your teeth and persevere in the circle for a while.

The noise from below was so loud that it hurt Chu Yun's ears. She picked a leaf, covered her face to block the glaring sunlight, and continued to close her eyes and concentrate.

Those standing in the circle weren't stupid either. A man in black shouted, "We're already in the circle. All we need to do is hold our positions and we'll win the game! Why don't we form an alliance and advance together?"

This statement clearly aims to unite those within the circle to deal with those outside.

Thinking about it carefully, they are in a circle, and they have to guard against outsiders breaking in and against people behind their backs. It's really too much trouble and worry. It would be better to form an alliance and avoid the danger from behind.

The people in the circle exchanged glances and unanimously agreed, "Okay."

In this way, the camps are clearly distinguished.

The people inside the circle, led by the man in black, formed one camp, while the people outside the circle formed another.

The two sides faced off, and a fight was about to break out.

There were many outsiders attacking the people inside the circle wave after wave. They repelled one wave, only to be met with another. The people inside the circle, led by the man in black, were all showing signs of exhaustion, and the man in black's hand holding the knife was trembling.

"The match is about to end, ten, nine..."

With only ten seconds left, those outside the circle grew increasingly anxious, their attacks becoming even more ferocious, but to no avail.

"Four...three..."

With only three counts left, everyone thought the outcome was decided, but unexpectedly, a figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere and stood firmly in the circle as the last count was finished.

Everyone stared intently and saw a woman in red standing with her arms outstretched, one foot in the circle, and the other foot raised high behind her.

Judging from her posture, wouldn't this woman have fulfilled the competition rules and be eligible to advance?

"Time's up. Anyone in the industry can participate in the next round of selection."

With a single blow, the woman actually advanced.

Not only were outsiders stunned, but those inside the circle were also indignant. It turned out that all their hard work in protecting the circle had ultimately benefited others.

Someone angrily said, "The last one to rush out doesn't count. He didn't do anything, so why should he advance?"

"Exactly, why should we accept this? We don't believe it."

......

These people vented all their anger on Chu Yun, determined to steal her advancement spot.

Chu Yun raised an eyebrow, slowly lowered her raised leg, and coldly swept her gaze over everyone present.