Li Yeguan

“How did you know that there’s Mount Taizhu at the southern tip of the continent? We arrived at this place just a day ago,” Freya’s voice was filled with curiosity, her mind was troubled with unanswered questions.

Leng San’s expression remained grim. He did not physically react to Freya’s question, but answered her question in his mind…

“How would I know there’s Mount Taizhu? I just made it up. There are thousands of mountains in the southern part of the continent. There’s no way they’d remember all of them, and this place is very far from the south. It would take a person half a year to walk there. No one would be crazy enough to travel there just to confirm a story of a young man.”

“You!!”

“Why?”

“Conman!!”

“What an honor for me to receive such praise from the daughter of the Devas’ king.”

Xiaolin Lun, lost in thought, leered at Leng San. Xiaolin Yue had not let her guard down yet. She hastily gave an objection as her father grew quiet.

“Do you have any evidence to prove that you’re an important person who came from Mount Taizhu?” Xiaolin Yue couldn’t believe him just yet.

“I do not possess any object that can prove my position, except my martial arts that I can demonstrate for you to witness. If my martial arts resemble any of the institutes’ in the northern region of this continent, I will gladly accept my punishment. However, if my demonstration has failed to convince you, I will accept my punishment for lying to Elder Li Xun and leave this village.”

Leng San cupped his hands and humbly bowed. His statement clearly conveyed his standpoint that his only crime was the lie he told to Li Xun!! As for the martial arts techniques, not to mention the northern part of the Black Tortoise Continent, the boy is certain that no one within the four continents would have been able to replicate the Leng Clan’s martial arts.

“Allow me to ask one more question…”

“It’s enough, my daughter.”

Xiaolin Lun interrupted Xiaolin Yue halfway…

“I do not understand what he could achieve by lying to us. Or do you think he intentionally hid his identity just to represent our village despite the fact that he came from another institute within the Indigo Cloud City? There was no need for him to move a finger if he intended to destroy the reputation of our village as our participant isn’t even close to being competitive. No matter where he came from, I only see that this is a win-win situation if his techniques are truly brilliant. We have nothing to lose, even if he gets eliminated at the very first round.”

Xiaolin Yue did not believe Leng San, but she couldn’t object to her father’s reasoning as it was the truth. Leng San smiled with the corner of his mouth as he saw the girl had no choice but to respect her father’s decision.

“Thank you for your support. I will not let you down.”

“Hold your horses, young man. I have not decided that I will let you participate in the festival yet. Indeed, losing in the tournament isn’t such a big issue, but if your skill doesn’t match Chun Jiangtu’s praise, wouldn’t we become the joke of the town if I let you, who has such a weak qi, represent our village?”

“If so, how do you wish to test me?”

Xiaolin Lun grinned. He just observed Leng San without sparing a word.

‘This young man is gifted with good looks and a great build. However, it’s rather hard to digest the fact that he’s been escaping his pursuers for more than half a year. Rather, it would’ve been more believable if he told us he came from a big family and visited our village for leisure.’

Suddenly, Chun Jiangtu entered the common room along with a tall young man with dark skin. His stern face looked at Leng San and smirked

“Sir, this is Li Yeguan, the son of Li Xun, the leader of the guards to the south gate.”

“Allow Li Yeguan to pay his respects to the village chief.”

Xiaolin Lun slightly nodded.

“Everyone, follow me to the east garden.”

After giving instruction, Xiaolin Lun stood up from his chair and walked towards the east garden. Everyone in the common room then followed him.

Everyone gathered at the east garden, which was quite large. It was where Leng San challenged 3 attacks from Chun Jiangtu this morning.

“Alright, I will test both of you to see whether you are worthy enough to participate in the festival that will be held at the Indigo Cloud City or not. Leng San and Li Yeguan, step forward!!”

Leng San and Li Yeguan subtly looked at each other before stepping forward. Xiaolin Lun looked at them and grinned.

“I will let the both of you have a go at each other for one incense stick. Li Yeguan, give it your all!!”

Li Yeguan frowned. He then cupped his hands and replied.

“Village chief, are you sure that you want me to give it my all? This young man’s qi is only at the middle level of the violet stage. I am afraid that...”

“Brother Li, please come at me with all you have. I owe my life to Elder Li Xun, so please be assured that I will not injure you.”

Leng San cupped his hands and slightly bowed. Contrary to his humble appearance, the provocation struck down through the opponent’s heart like thunder. Li Yeguan’s face turned bright red in response to the insult of the boy whose qi was six levels weaker than his.

Xiaolin Lun looked at Leng San and grinned. The weird grin made Leng San waver in a way that he couldn’t put his finger on. Even so, the boy still kept his cool. Xiaolin Lun then continued his speech.

“Do not make me repeat myself, Li Yeguan, attack him with all you’ve got. And Leng San, for one incense stick... you must not respond to any of the attacks!!”