Chapter 8: Unexpected Turn.

Jinyan Sect was popular for having the most handsome disciples and the most talented. Everyone's focus was on them as they majestically ascended the steps heading towards their allocated seats. Girls were excited to catch a glimpse of the most eligible bachelors in Dihuang .Others even shamelessly pointed at them while chatting amongst themselves. They were everyone's idols especially the calm , gentle and charming Baili Ming. Just a smile of his would drive girls insane making them roam in wild fantasies.

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‎After most of the guests had settled down ,Beitang Qing gave a short welcoming speech appreciating everyone's presence at the important event. Drinks and snacks were served as refreshments to accompany them as they watched.Beitang Qing had a list drafted of opponents and called out the names. The first matches were between members of the not so famous sects and not so strong disciples but as they progressed more strong opponents were presented making the event livelier.

It was enticing to watch the young men and women showcase their martial skills and their competitiveness. People were even looking forward to the match between Baili Ming and his opponent. They knew how talented the boy was. So far everything was going smoothly till Baili Ming seated enjoying the match started feeling dizzy. At first he ignored it and shook his head as if it would make the dizziness go away.

It was Liu Yihan's turn to step into the training ground because one of the opponents had lost. He wanted to watch the girl keenly and he was hoping she would win so he could end up sparring with her. He wanted to capture every little detail about her. The match started with Liu Yihan's opponent having the upper hand,Baili Ming smiled slightly realizing the girl was intentionally holding back to let her opponent exhaust himself and then seize the opportunity to gain the upper hand.

He was enjoyed the sparring all along and even the others were captivated as well ,judging by how they were cheering from time to time. But the drowsiness Baili Ming was feeling was getting stronger with every passing minute and he started seeing everything in front of rotating at a high speed. He clutched his head to stop the effect but it didn't work.

‎"Shi Xiong, what's wrong with you?"Gong Ke asked in a panicked voice noticing Baili Ming's strange behaviour.

‎"Gong...."He couldn't complete his sentence. He submitted to the effect,his eyes shut and he passed out.

‎"Shi Xiong ! Shi Xiong !"Gong Ke yelled attracting everyone's attention,"Call the doctor!"

‎The match was disrupted and everyone's attention shifted to the unconscious Baili Ming. Everyone was worried about the mysterious occurrence. The doctor was summoned and he examined him. He had been subjected to a sleep inducing drug and he would wake up after an hour. People murmured against themselves,most of them blaming Xiuhua Sect's negligence ,others claiming they were afraid Baili Ming would defeat their sect so they chose to do that to him . Beitang Qing ignored the rumours and let the match continue.

Liu Yihan emerged the winner and Changsun Yue stepped in to fight her in Baili Ming's place. Changsun Yue's martial arts were almost at the same level as Baili Ming's and he was also better in some techniques than Baili Ming making him qualified enough to replace Baili Ming.

‎As the match started,their levels were at par ,Liu Yihan's movements were graceful yet agile like the elegant girl she was while Changsun Yue on the other hand ,he seemed calm but his eyes held a dark glint in them,his moves were subtle and calculated. He moved effortlessly striking and dodging successfully. It was hard to predict who was going to win among the two.

However as the match progressed, Changsun Yue's intentions started becoming clear- he wasn't fighting to win a simple sword sparring,his sword,his moves and everything in general held malicious intent,he was fighting like someone fighting an enemy. He charged mercilessly, aiming at his opponent's vital organs. At first,the spectators weren't sure but with time it became clearer. Changsun Yue's facial expressions were dark with him switching between evil smirks and sinister smiles.

People started panicking and screaming, others too frozen to react. Changsun Yue ignored the building up commotion and focused solely on the target aiming to get rid of her. Since that night, when Liu Yihan laid out all his weaknesses he saw her as a threat so he planned to teach her a lesson. Liu Yihan had already figured out Changsun Yue's motive and was trying to escape but couldn't. She was shocked by the unexpected turn of events . Not everything was going according to the novel. Maybe since she entered the novel she had altered the flow of events.

‎When she thought she was about to meet her death ,bracing herself to the wrath of Changsun Yue's sword,she heard a clashing sound of a sword. She squinted her eyes open only to see an athletic figure of a man in grey robes standing in front of her . It was none other than Baili Ming who had passed out an hour ago. When Baili Ming opened his eyes he immediately noticed the commotion going on and the reason behind it. He couldn't believe Changsun Yue's audacity to try to take the girl's life in front of everyone.

‎"What do you think you're doing?" Baili Ming growled angrily.'How dare he hurt his girl?Oh not his girl but soon to be.'

But even if it were any another person be it a guy he still would have stepped in.

‎"Shi Xiong,you're up so soon. I guess that drug wasn't strong enough,"Changsun Yue said with an evil smile.

‎"So it was you!" Baili Ming gritted his teeth angrily,his grip on the sword's hilt tightening.

‎"So what? I don't pet girls like you do. I like plucking them off my skin like the little parasites they are,"Changsun Yue said chuckling maniacally. He really didn't care what others thought of him.

Without hesitation,Baili Ming lunged forward with his sword to attack Changsun Yue. Angry couldn't define how Baili Ming was feeling. He was enraged, furious whatever strong word used to describe anger would suit his mood now. Changsun Yue had disgraced their sect and he was not even remorseful.

‎"Shi Xiong even if you fight me now I will still find a chance to kill her. I must kill her in the end do it's useless to fight but since you haven't had a chance to spar with anyone let me grant you your wish. Now bring it on,"he said in a dangerously low threatening voice and chuckled darkly and it was enough to send shivers down people's spines and feel the intensity and weight of his words.

‎Baili Ming had the upper hand because he was still fresh and hadn't engaged in the match but Changsun Yue wasn't inferior either. He was determined to leave a mark in the martial arts world. People started to forget the shocking event that had taken place a moment ago and got engaged in the sword match between the two most talented young martial artists. The match ended with a draw and everyone was satisfied with the result.

The reward was ready but Baili Ming refused claiming they wouldn't take it as a sign of atonement to their sins. As the senior brother,he took responsibility to apologize to everyone for Changsun Yue's actions and promised to inform the sect leader to discipline him so he won't cause an uproar again.

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‎To say Liu Yihan was glad the day ended was an understatement. The day had been too eventful for her. Even if Beitang Qing didn't talk about the murder attempt afterwards,Liu Yihan knew her master had much to say but she had decided to keep it to herself. Her two friends were worried about her knowing how shocked and scared she must have been but she assured them she was alright.

‎"That Changsun Yue is a real psychopath."

Everyone was still in disbelief. They couldn't believe Changsun Yue had the guts to declare he would kill someone in front of everyone.