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His voice was full of surprise and astonishment, as if encountering this old friend in this unfamiliar place was an extremely unbelievable thing.
Upon hearing the sound, Abbess Bingyi slowly turned her head. The moment she saw Wei Changxuan and the others...
Her previously calm expression faltered slightly.
Immediately, a kind smile bloomed on his face like the warm spring sun:
"So it's Young Master Wei. What a coincidence that we meet here at '643'."
Beside Abbess Bingyi stood a young woman.
The woman had a beautiful face, and her eyes and brows revealed a gentle and graceful temperament like that of the Jiangnan water towns. She wore a light-colored dress, her figure was graceful and her temperament was refined.
However, a hint of sadness lingered in her eyes, as if shrouded in an inescapable gloom.
Upon seeing Wei Changxuan and the others, the woman moved gracefully, bowed slightly, and said in a soft, melodious voice, "Young Master Wei, greetings to all of you."
Wei Changxuan was slightly taken aback, and a name flashed through his mind—Li Miaozhen.
He recognized the name; it was Li Lingsu's junior sister. He thought of Li Lingsu's heartbreaking fate...
He couldn't help but sigh heavily, his tone filled with emotion:
"Miss Li, you're too kind. I really didn't expect to meet you here."
Li Miaozhen's expression darkened, and the sorrow in her eyes deepened. She bit her lower lip slightly and asked softly:
"Young Master Wei, I wonder if my senior brother Li Lingsu has come with you?"
I've traveled through wind and rain, sleeping in the open, searching for him all the way here." His words were full of concern and worry for his senior brother.
A fleeting look of grief flashed in Wei Changxuan's eyes, an emotion he couldn't suppress when he thought of Li Lingsu's tragic end.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and heavy: "Miss Li, Young Master Li... he is no longer here."
Upon hearing this, Li Miaozhen's face turned deathly pale, as if all her strength had been drained away.
Tears welled up uncontrollably and rolled down her cheeks in large drops.
"How could this be... How is this possible? What exactly happened to my senior brother?"
Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with disbelief and despair.
Wei Changxuan took a deep breath and recounted the events that occurred at the Chai residence, from the initial upheaval to the final tragedy.
He recounted the whole story to Li Miaozhen in detail. Every word was like a heavy hammer blow, striking Li Miaozhen's heart hard.
Upon hearing this, Li Miaozhen was devastated. She covered her mouth, sobbing uncontrollably, her body trembling slightly.
"Why was my senior brother so foolish, ending up like this?"
At this moment, her heart was filled with longing and sorrow for her senior brother.
Every moment she had spent with her senior brother now felt like a sharp blade cutting into her heart.
Abbess Bingyi stepped forward, reached out, and gently patted Li Miaozhen's shoulder, her voice soft and comforting:
"Miss Li, life and death are predestined. Please accept my condolences. As for Young Master Li, this is also his fate."
Li Miaozhen nodded slightly, wiping away her tears with her sleeve, her voice choked with sobs:
"Thank you, Abbess Bingyi. But my senior brother has passed away, and I... what should I do now?"
She raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness, like a lone goose that had lost its way.
Looking at Li Miaozhen's appearance, Wei Changxuan couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. He said:
"Miss Li, the deceased is gone. We hope you can find solace in your grief. If you have nowhere else to go, why not join us?"
We'll make plans after the martial arts tournament concludes.
His tone was sincere and genuine, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.
Li Miaozhen hesitated for a moment, her heart filled with conflict and struggle. But looking at the sincere eyes of Wei Changxuan and the others,
He finally nodded: "Then thank you very much, Young Master Wei."
After everyone settled in at the inn, night had quietly fallen.
The dim yellow light flickered as everyone sat around the room, their expressions solemn, discussing their next plan.
Outside the window, a gentle breeze blows, as if sighing for the joys and sorrows of this world.
Chapter 216 Pre-Battle Planning! The Women's Opinions!
The night was deep, the ink as dark as thick liquid, completely enveloping the world.
In the inn's room, the candlelight flickered restlessly, its dim yellow glow shifting between light and shadow.
The shadows of the crowd were distorted and elongated, projected onto the mottled wall.
This added a somber atmosphere to the already tranquil space.
Jiang Fang stood there, her brows furrowed slightly.
Fine beads of sweat quietly crept onto her forehead.
Her eyes were filled with deep, unyielding worry.
It was as if they were about to face not an ordinary martial arts competition, but a fierce battle that would determine their life or death.
She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and took a firm step forward, her voice slightly deep.
But with a hint of urgency, he asked Wei Changxuan:
"Young master, tomorrow is the ranking competition. This competition is not simple; it directly relates to whether our plan to extract dragon energy will succeed."
The slightest mishap could render all our previous efforts futile. So, how exactly should we proceed with Operation 17?
Upon hearing this, Wei Changxuan did not immediately respond.
He tilted his head slightly, his gaze slowly falling on the flickering candlelight, his eyes instantly becoming deep and distant.
It was as if my thoughts had drifted to a faraway place.
His mind was racing, with countless thoughts and strategies flashing through his head like a revolving lantern.
He was carefully weighing every possible scenario and thinking about how to deal with it.
After a moment, Wei Changxuan slowly withdrew his gaze, refocusing his eyes on the crowd.
His expression was calm and composed, and his tone was firm and powerful:
"Tomorrow, we will still go to Dajiaochang to watch the game as usual."
Dajiaochang is the center where various forces converge, and also the main activity area for the dragon energy hosts.
Among the many contestants, the seventh brother of Qianlong City and other dragon energy hosts,
This is definitely a top priority for us.
We must keep a close eye on their every move, and we must not miss even the slightest changes in their expressions or body movements.
Only in this way can we accurately capture the best time to extract dragon energy.
Dragon energy is no ordinary thing; it concerns the balance of the martial arts world, and even the safety of the entire realm.
We must go all out and cannot afford to fail.
He paused briefly, narrowed his eyes slightly, and his tone became more serious.
It seemed to be telling a secret concerning life and death:
"At the same time, everyone should remember that the martial arts tournament is a mixed bag of people."
Various forces are secretly vying for power here.
Every action they take and every interaction they have may contain clues related to dragon energy.
We must pay close attention; perhaps the key to unraveling the mystery of the dragon's aura lies hidden in these seemingly ordinary details.
Mu Nanzhi listened quietly, her brows furrowing slightly involuntarily, her eyes filled with worry.
Like a lake shrouded in dark clouds, its surface rippled and undulated. She gently bit her lower lip.
His voice trembled slightly as he said:
“Young master, I understand what you’re saying. But that seventh brother of Qianlong City has the entire Qianlong City backing him up.”
Qianlong City wields deep and extensive influence in the martial arts world, with a vast network of connections. If we were to extract its dragon energy...
It's like pulling a tooth out of a tiger's mouth; it's bound to cause strong dissatisfaction in Qianlong City.
They certainly won't let us go easily.
"At that time, it will probably bring endless trouble. Can we really handle it?"
Wei Changxuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold, mocking smile.
The smile appeared exceptionally resolute in the candlelight.
His eyes shone with a fearless light, as if no difficulty in the world could stop him.
"So what if it's troublesome? The Qi of 371 Dragon 7291 is so important; if it falls into the hands of someone with ill intentions, the consequences would be unimaginable. The entire martial arts world would be plunged into chaos."
The common people will also suffer, and the world may be plunged into endless darkness and crisis as a result.
We bear such a heavy responsibility, and we must not back down because we are afraid of trouble.
As long as we act carefully and prudently, seize opportunities as they arise, and don't let any chance slip by...
I refuse to believe that with our wisdom and abilities, we can't handle this trivial trouble.
Janet sat quietly to the side the whole time.
With wide, curious eyes, she listened attentively to the discussion.
At this moment, she finally couldn't suppress her doubts and cautiously asked:
"Young master, is this Hidden Dragon City very powerful? Why do their people have dragon aura?"
I've been traveling extensively and know very little about this Hidden Dragon City, so I really can't understand why.
Her voice was clear and melodious, which seemed particularly out of place in the slightly oppressive atmosphere.
Jiang Fang turned her head, glanced at Janet, a gentle smile appearing on her face, and patiently explained:
“Janet, Qianlong City is an absolute power in the Yongzhou area.”