Revelation of the Way of Heaven

When the three returned to the hotel from the hospital, Zhang Chenyang's words still echoed in Qin Xiaochuan's mind.

He knew the other person must be struggling with conflicting emotions and experiencing pain.

He knew that Zhang Chenyang both hoped they could defeat the Conquerors team, yet felt it was an impossible task.

"I really can't stand their arrogant attitude," Zhang Chenyang said fiercely, then added, "But you'd better be careful during the competition, there's no need to act like Lu Lei."

Qin Xiaochuan felt that Zhang Chenyang was unwilling to accept defeat, because in terms of individual skill, no one on the Conqueror team could compare to him. However, this was a team competition, and the overall strength of the team would determine the final outcome.

The situation of the Qilin team is similar to that of the Zhanhun team.

"If possible, help us beat that Yoshida Gouki up badly," Zhang Chenyang said at the end. But this wasn't a request; it's impolite to ask someone to do something impossible. He just wanted to encourage the three of them with a more relaxed tone.

Just as Qin Xiaochuan was about to return to his room, Guo Shiyi suddenly called out to him.

"Are you going back to get some sleep?" she asked.

"I have no such plans. I'd rather listen to my calculus professor lecture on those incredibly boring topics than close my eyes."

"Would you mind if I came in and chat with you for a while?" Guo Shiyi said with a smile.

"Welcome, beautiful lady, to my humble abode to share your life experiences." Qin Xiaochuan turned to her and gestured for her to enter.

Guo Shiyi pursed her lips, but still walked in with a smile on her face.

The young woman made no attempt to be polite after entering. She turned on the TV first, and then, without waiting for Qin Xiaochuan to greet her, she picked up a bottle of juice from the table and started drinking it.

"Little girl, you're really bold, running into a boy's room all by yourself and daring to drink someone else's beverage." Qin Xiaochuan teased her deliberately.

Guo Shiyi smiled and said, "What's wrong? Are you afraid I put something in your drink?"

"Sigh." He shook his head helplessly. "Girls these days really have no sense of safety at all."

"Pah." Guo Shiyi pouted in dissatisfaction. "Don't talk like you're some old man from the 70s or 80s."

"Alright, what brings you here? Is it about tomorrow's match?"

"Isn't there anything else besides this?" she asked mischievously, her eyes darting around.

"Of course I can." Qin Xiaochuan pretended to be deep in thought. "But if you're asking me to take you to the movies or something, forget it. You're such a scaredy-cat, why would you want to watch a horror movie? I don't have the energy to keep up with your jump scares right now."

"Pah, who's a coward?" She glared at him, but then grinned mischievously. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have known that a grown man like you is afraid of pain."

"Holy crap." Qin Xiaochuan looked at her speechlessly, "Your nails are so long they're digging into my arm, how can it not hurt?"

Hearing him say that, Guo Shiyi recalled the scene and couldn't help but giggle a few times before saying, "Don't worry, I'm not in the mood to go to the movies right now. You're right, what I really wanted to ask you was, are you confident about tomorrow's match?"

As expected, he didn't even need to think about it before casually replying, "I'm not sure. What about you?"

"I'm not sure either." Guo Shiyi's expression turned somewhat gloomy; she had just been smiling happily. The girl's emotions changed too quickly.

Qin Xiaochuan sighed inwardly, then could only comfort her, "That's normal, isn't it? After all, the opponent is so strong, no one can be sure of winning."

The young woman frowned upon hearing this and looked at him strangely.

"What's wrong?" he asked her, puzzled.

Why do you seem so relaxed?

"Of course I have to relax. There's a competition tomorrow, so how can I not relax today?" he said speechlessly.

"Aren't you worried at all?"

"Of course I'm worried, but what's the use of worrying? Since it's a competition, there's bound to be a risk of failure. If everything were a sure thing, would it still be a competition?" He glanced at the girl and, seeing that she seemed to understand, continued, "No matter what happens tomorrow, we just need to do our best, so there's no need to put too much pressure on ourselves."

"Of course there's pressure. It's not as simple as you think. This time, we represent not only our personal honor, but also the honor of the Wudang Sect. If we lose to the Japanese this time, the Wudang Sect will lose all its prestige in front of other sects," Guo Shiyi said with a frown.

Hearing her say that, Qin Xiaochuan was also slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected that this competition would involve so many interests. "Even so, some things are beyond human control. In this situation, it's better to open our minds and have a good fight against the Conquerors team, don't you think?"

Guo Shiyi pursed her lips, "I understand what you're saying, but when it comes down to it, it's not so easy to let go."

Qin Xiaochuan hadn't expected Guo Shiyi to say that. He had thought his words would be enough to move anyone, but in fact they were empty and powerless, which left him with a deep sense of frustration.

He couldn't help but scratch his head, having no choice but to resort to his trump card.

"Okay, I'll tell you the truth. There are some things I didn't want to say so soon." He looked at Guo Shiyi very seriously, while the latter looked at him with a surprised expression.

Qin Xiaochuan smiled slightly and said, "Let me tell you quietly, we're actually not that much worse than the Conquerors. When I'm back in form, we'll crush them and teach that kid Yoshida Gouki a lesson for the War Souls team, how about it?"

"Pfft!" The little girl finally couldn't help but laugh, and a small fist landed on his shoulder.

"Can you be serious for once?" She suddenly stopped smiling, her face darkening, her voice turning icy. "To say such boastful things, if I see you still looking so distracted tomorrow, I might—"

She raised her two little paws, "It's not just about digging my nails into your shoulders!" she said, grinning to reveal a row of neat, pearly teeth, her eyes gleaming with a fierce light.

Qin Xiaochuan felt his heart pounding. Was he playing a ferocious little tiger? Could this be the legendary perfect combination of beauty and the beast? Could it get any cuter?

"Pfft!" After a two-second silence, the two of them finally burst into laughter.

"See? You're much more relaxed now," Qin Xiaochuan said to her with a smile.

"It's alright." The little girl pouted slightly.

"Alright, let's have a good fight against the Conquerors tomorrow." He took the opportunity to encourage her again. "Also, I want to tell you seriously that what I just said wasn't just empty talk. When I show you my true strength tomorrow, don't be scared."

"Tch." The girl seemed a little disdainful. "We'll see how you perform tomorrow."

"Okay." He nodded with a smile, but in his heart he couldn't help thinking that as long as he could get a good night's sleep tonight, what was there to worry about?