CHAPTER 87
Li Shiyu in Her New Clothes
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Early the next morning, the four arrived at the Ling Mountain Tournament Grounds before dawn, as Li Shiyu's match was the first of the day.
The newly dressed master and disciples drew most of the attention. Standing together, Su Cheng and Ye Qinghan embodied the perfect tycoon and his petite wife.
As for Li Shiyu, she maintained her innocent charm, yet even standing beside Ye Qinghan, she didn't seem out of place.
"Is that the Lingxian Hall Master? Wow! Suddenly, Lingxian Hall seems pretty appealing too!"
"I heard the Holy Maiden also joined Lingxian Hall, becoming Master Su's second direct disciple!"
"This Su Cheng is truly blessed! Both of these stunning beauties have become his disciples!"
"What are those strange robes Master Su and Ye Qinghan are wearing? So peculiar!"
As Ye Qinghan walked through the crowd, even elders over seventy couldn't help but stare dumbstruck…
All along the way, the women were staring at the domineering CEO, while the men were fixated on the exquisite wife.
"What's that slut wearing on her legs?"
"Never seen anything like it…"
"Nothing but cheap tricks to lure men!"
"Hmph, I think you're just jealous she's beautiful and has a great master!"
"Hmph, she's just a bed-warming slut. Me, jealous of her?"
Ye Qinghan couldn't hear these words, of course, and no one dared utter such things in her presence. She merely felt a twinge of awkwardness.
She wanted to boast about her master's dashing, towering presence, yet seeing so many women coveting her precious master made her uneasy…
How awkward…
The three of them, along with Shi Mingyi who had come to watch the Holy Maiden Tournament, took their seats. Even so, the trio from Lingxian Hall remained under a constant barrage of stares…
"Next match: Holy Mountain, Li Shiyu."
Since Ye Qinghan had taken up three spots, Li Shiyu had no choice but to represent Holy Mountain.
"Shiyao, wait!" Seeing Li Shiyao's confident demeanor, Su Cheng hurriedly called out to her.
Shi Mingyi, standing nearby, pricked up his ears to listen, curious to hear what advice Immortal Su would impart to Shiyu before her match.
Based on past observations, Shi Mingyi surmised Su Immortal would likely emphasize safety precautions.
Even someone as powerful as Ye Qinghan would receive habitual reminders from Su Cheng to stay safe.
Though this marked Shiyu's first public appearance since joining Lingxian Hall, the Holy Maiden wasn't one to seek the limelight—she even seemed inexplicably timid.
Shi Mingyi was curious whether, after joining Lingxian Hall, Li Shiyu might harbor a desire to show off her skills before her master.
With the Holy Maiden's strength, as long as she avoided powerhouse opponents like Ye Qinghan in the early rounds, she should have little trouble.
As these thoughts crossed his mind, Su Cheng remained silent for a long while before finally speaking.
"Shiyao, you are not Qinghan. This opponent is a prodigy from the Western Regions. You must be cautious."
Shiyao tilted her head, pondering the deeper meaning behind her master's words…
"Rest assured, Master. That prodigy looks like nothing more than a prize to be won! Sit back and watch Shiyu crush him!"
The moment Su Cheng heard this, he knew Li Shiyu had completely misunderstood his meaning!
He quickly grabbed the fleeing Li Shiyu and spoke.
"Hey, hold your horses! Listen to your master first."
Li Shiyu was a bit confused. How could she possibly lose to a mere Golden Core Stage cultivator?
"Master, Shiyu won't have any problems!"
Li Shiyu didn't grasp the meaning, but Ye Qinghan understood. He remained silent, merely giving Li Shiyu a look, signaling her to let her master finish.
"Of course I know he's no match for you. What I mean is, don't use the magical artifact I gave you. After all, this is a martial contest. It wouldn't do if someone were killed in earnest."
Li Shiyu and Shi Mingyi wore identical expressions—one unaware of the Holy Maiden's strength, the other oblivious to his own.
Both looked somewhat dazed at that moment, though Li Shiyao seemed to perpetually wear that expression, now appearing even more blank.
"I understand, Master. Are you telling me not to kill him? But I never intended to kill him in the first place."
"The Lingxian Hall is, after all, a reputable orthodox sect. If they keep causing deaths every other day, they'll be labeled an evil organization."
Su Cheng said this while ruffling Li Shiyu's hair. Only after seeing she understood did he send her on her way.
Dongfang Jue had been listening nearby for a while, feeling his worldview crumble…
She had arrived slightly late due to some matters, but she had heard every word of the previous conversation.
Su Cheng had urged Ye Qinghan to stay safe, yet his advice to Li Shiyao was completely different?
Could it be that Li Shiyu possessed even greater talent than Ye Qinghan?
"Master Su, Jue'er arrived late."
Dongfang Jue found herself mesmerized just by looking at Su Cheng's profile. He truly possessed a unique kind of handsomeness.
Master Su Cheng and his disciple Ye Qinghan sat together—one in a sharp suit, the other in a uniform with black stockings. They truly complemented each other perfectly.
"Ah, Miss Dongfang. There's an empty seat next to Qinghan. Come sit down."
"There's also space over there. Jue'er, sit over there." Ye Qinghan casually pointed to a spot fifty meters away from Su Cheng.
"Sister Dongfang, look! Shiyu's going to beat him up! Even if Master forbids Shiyu from using her magical artifact, she can still win!"
Li Shiyu rubbed her hands together, seemingly unable to wait to show off her skills before everyone!
With that, Li Shiyu descended from the sky, her graceful silhouette shimmering in the light. She wore a flowing dress and carried a jade-white long sword. This scene instantly ignited the morning training ground.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Jue smoothly took a seat beside Ye Qinghan and immediately summoned the system interface.
[Name: Li Shiyao]
【Race: Holy Maiden】
【Gender: Female】
[Status/Social Background: Second Direct Disciple of Lingxian Hall, Holy Maiden]
【Cultivation Level/Technique: Foundation Establishment Stage 1 / No Permission】
Holy crap? Li Shiyao also cultivated Master Su's mysterious technique! Her current cultivation level likely dropped to Foundation Establishment precisely because she switched cultivation methods!
【Possessed Treasures: Primordial Treasure Chaos Bell (Reforged Form), Mind-Binding Bell (Mythic Equipment Lv20), ■■ Jade Pendant (Immortal Grade Supreme), Ten Thousand Phenomena Jade Gourd (Immortal Grade Supreme), Graceful Silhouette Glowing Skirt (Immortal Grade Supreme)】
Seeing this, Dongfang Jue felt his composure slipping. Just how many Immortal-grade treasures did Master Su possess?
And even the system couldn't reveal the name of that personal Jade Pendant? How mysterious could it be!
But Li Shiyao only has five treasures? And only one innate treasure…
Wait… What does "Mythic Equipment" even mean? And damn it, Lv20? What does that even mean?
【Affinity: 100%】
This was to be expected…
Personal information could only be viewed up until joining Lingxian Hall, just like Ye Qinghan. Experiences after joining Lingxian Hall were inaccessible.
Dongfang Jue turned to look at the arena as Li Shiyao's opponent entered the field.
Dongfang Jue felt genuinely curious. Like Shi Mingyi beside her, she was eager to see just how powerful Su Cheng could make Li Shiyu in barely over ten days.
Why had even magical treasures been banned? Was it fear she might accidentally kill her opponent?
After all, in this Ling Mountain Tournament, late Foundation Establishment cultivators were extremely rare. Mid-Golden Core cultivators were countless, and some had even reached late Golden Core at a young age.
Could Li Shiyao really become a second Ye Qinghan in just ten days?
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