Chapter 120: The Three-Year-Old Master Sets Off Fireworks, Father is Daughter's Hero

Chapter 120: The Three-Year-Old Master Sets Off Fireworks, Father is Daughter's Hero

A light spring rain fell, and due to the influence of a cold air mass from the north, the temperature had dropped significantly, bringing with it the chill of a late spring frost.

Below the wooden platform.

After a moment of silence, the place suddenly erupted into a noisy commotion.

"Ah! My child!"

A woman dressed in luxurious clothing suddenly stood up, wailing, pounding her chest and stomping her feet, tears welling up as she stared at Liu Changqing on the arena, who had been made to cry by Xi Xi.

Xi Xi's punch had landed directly on his waist, causing the woman's entire body to tremble.

"You wicked little brat!"

The woman screamed, wanting to rush onto the arena, but before she could take two steps, she was stopped by the Divine Guard soldiers who were responsible for maintaining order.

On the arena.

Zhang Qingzheng, dressed in a Confucian robe, glanced at the woman indifferently. Just one glance was enough to silence her wailing, making her feel as if the most terrifying thing in the world had suddenly appeared in her heart.

Even with some restraint, this was not something that a woman with a temper like a river could bear.

If he hadn't restrained himself, if he had wanted to, Zhang Qingzheng's glance alone could have caused the divine essence within the woman's Niwan to collapse.

"Control your mouth."

Zhang Qingzheng's face was filled with disgust.

"In martial arts competitions, injuries are inevitable. If you treasure your son so much, take him home and don't bring him to our Divine Sect."

His cold words, combined with his face that seemed to disgust even the Divine Ancestor, left the woman speechless with fear.

Zhang Qingzheng patted Xi Xi's little head.

"Continue defending the arena. You're doing well. In martial arts competitions, victory is the goal. Without victory, even talking about martial arts etiquette is meaningless."

Although Zhang Qingzheng was a Confucian scholar and a successful candidate in the imperial examination of the Great Jing Dynasty, he was not a rigid and narrow-minded person.

While he had his principles, he didn't care about the means used during the competition. What mattered to him was the significance of the event.

Xi Xi's big eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly, "Grandpa, you're right. Xi Xi understands."

Zhang Qingzheng smiled, but in Xi Xi's eyes, his disgusted face seemed even more unpleasant.

"Liu Changqing failed in his challenge, and based on his performance, he receives a Grade C+ rating."

Zhang Qingzheng glanced at Liu Changqing, who had lost all hope, and with a gentle flick of his sleeve, a gust of wind rose from beneath him, carrying him off the arena and back to the woman who dared not speak.

"Mommy..."

Liu Changqing's tears flowed uncontrollably, feeling wronged.

He had let his guard down and was deceived by Xi Xi's three-year-old appearance!

"It's okay, child. We can still compete for the inner sect quota. Don't cry; you've done well."

The woman helped Liu Changqing back to their viewing spot.

Zhang Qingzheng's divine essence had already healed Liu Changqing's injuries, and now he felt almost no pain.

Only the fear left in his mind remained, impossible to erase.

This caused a lingering pain in his kidneys.

"That little girl is truly wicked. At just three years old, she's so vicious... What will she be like when she grows up!"

Although the woman was intimidated by Zhang Qingzheng, she couldn't help but feel indignant.

Her eyes turned cold as she looked at her husband beside her, but he shook his head. "That little girl's father is Li Che. Although he's from Flying Thunder City, he's become a third-rank guest official in the Celestial Surveillance Agency in the capital city."

"His status is not low. I know your family has some influence in the capital, but don't cause trouble."

The husband was the head of the Liu family, and at this moment, he was extremely serious. His tolerance and cowardice only made his wife feel more stifled and dissatisfied.

She had thought that her son would become a true disciple of the Divine Sect as an exceptional Spirit Child.

But now, all her hopes were dashed.

In the first round of the first battle, he had lost and received a Grade C+ rating.

"I'm not satisfied. Changqing's performance was not just that. He was just affected by that stinky girl's negative influence!" The woman expressed her dissatisfaction.

The head of the Liu family spoke in a deep voice, "What's the point of being dissatisfied? Do you think the Divine Sect's assessment is a joke? Will they redo it because you're dissatisfied? I may spoil you at home, but outside, the world doesn't revolve around your wishes."

"Don't cause trouble. The capital city is not the same as the East Ring City. Every word and action may bring disaster."

For the first time, the woman saw her husband so angry that she pursed her lips.

But she still felt a bit unconvinced, muttering, "Everyone is paying attention to the assessment... Who would have the time to eavesdrop on our conversation?"

The head of the Liu family's expression softened slightly, "Why rush? Changqing still has a chance. It's just the first round. There are two more rounds. Changqing can still make a comeback."

Upon hearing this, the woman's expression eased.

...

...

Li Che narrowed his eyes, holding his wife Zhang Ya's delicate hand and playing with her slender fingers.

But his eyes flashed with sharpness and coldness.

"Calling him a wicked brat and a vicious stinky girl, such a shrew, as if I, Xi Xi's parents, don't exist?"

"Injuries in martial arts competitions are normal. How can she hold such a grudge?"

"Poisonous woman!"

Li Che's eyes rolled with anger. The last poisonous woman... her grave was already overgrown with grass.

However, Liu Changqing's father was somewhat clear-headed and stable.

But...

It didn't matter if this poisonous woman cursed Li Che. It didn't matter if she cursed him for not having parents.

Li Che was determined to protect Xi Xi's safety and seek revenge for any wrong done to her.

If Xi Xi heard such insults, how heartbroken would she be? As parents, if they can't stand up for their child when they are bullied, what kind of parents are they?

Li Che was a petty person who only cared about protecting his daughter's safety and taking revenge.

Li Che stretched lazily and then walked towards the spot where the Liu family was seated with a gentle expression.

The woman was still comforting her crying son, Liu Changqing, who couldn't stop sobbing.

The head of the Liu family sat there with a stern face, not uttering a word.

Suddenly, the head of the Liu family was startled and turned his head. He saw a young man in black, with a gentle smile, walking straight towards them.

"It's Li Che!"

The head of the Liu family's eyes flashed, but he also had a hint of confusion.

What is this person doing here?

His daughter had just beaten up his son, so is he here to apologize?

Yes, he must be here to apologize...

It was rumored that Li Che had a gentle temperament and was timid and fearful. He must be here to apologize for his daughter's rash actions.

The head of the Liu family exhaled and stood up, intending to go and accept Li Che's apology.

After all, Li Che was a Third-Rank Guest Minister in the Celestial Surveillance Department of Jin Guang City, and his status was not ordinary.

However, just as he stood up, his vision blurred, and he saw Li Che's surging blood energy. With the speed of Blood Exchange Mastery, Li Che appeared next to the woman.

The terrifying blood energy was like a mountain pressing down, and like a crouching fierce tiger suddenly standing up and roaring! The woman, still in a daze, looked up and immediately felt a suffocating pressure. She then saw a palm strike her face, the terrifying force twisting her skin and flesh, and the impact reached her cheekbone, causing several bloodstained teeth to fly out.

The power of Blood Exchange Mastery directly sent the woman flying several meters away, and Liu Changqing in her arms fell to the ground, completely stunned. Her sobbing seemed to freeze.

"Li Che!!!"

The head of the East Ring City's Liu family was furious.

"You despicable thing, you venomous brat... It rolls off your tongue so easily. Do you think my daughter has no parents?"

Li Che shook his palm, his face turning slightly colder.

The head of the Liu family suddenly unleashed his Divine Essence, fiercely oppressing Li Che. This Liu family head had the cultivation of the initial stage of Divine Foundation, although he had condensed ten levels of Divine Foundation... The pressure was so weak towards Li Che that it could be ignored.

However...

Li Che merely glanced at him indifferently, and the big-headed Lu Chi, at some point, had appeared behind the head of the Liu family.

The head of the Liu family immediately restrained his Divine Foundation pressure, his face filled with gloom and frustration.

He knew the identity of the big-headed child with the Naozi braid behind him; he was the disciple of Li Qingshan, the one who broke through the heavens with sheep horns!

He couldn't afford to offend him! At least in Jin Guang City, he couldn't.

"Master Li, you're so formidable."

The head of the Liu family clenched his fist and said coldly.

In the distance, the woman whose teeth were shattered by Li Che's slap was terrified, screaming continuously, but her screams were accompanied by whistling air.

"Husband, he hit me, he hit me, this despicable person hit me, ah ah ah—wuwu, husband, help me!"

The woman was screaming, but the head of the Liu family was cowardly.

He watched his wife being beaten, unable to retaliate, like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand.

"I just wanted to tell you that when you insult someone's daughter, don't do it in front of her parents..."

Li Che said.

The head of the Liu family clenched his fist, not saying anything more, because in this matter... his wife was indeed in the wrong.

If you insult someone's daughter, and they beat you... don't you deserve it?!

Frustrating!

It was said that Li Che was gentle and timid, but where was the gentleness now?

He was clearly arrogant!

But thinking about it, it was understandable.

After all, it involved Li Che's daughter. If a father encountered someone bullying his daughter, he would probably go crazy!

The head of the Liu family exhaled and could only swallow this frustration.

Li Che, accompanied by Lu Chi, returned to their original seats.

Zhang Ya's eyes shone with a bright luster as she stared at Li Che, unable to look away.

How could my husband, who stands up for me, be so handsome?!

Zhang Ya realized that she admired Li Che more and more.

Yes! Tonight, she would prepare several Sinew Opening postures and ask her husband for guidance!

Li Che reached out his large hand and rubbed Zhang Ya's head, then sat back leisurely, leaning against the grandmaster's chair, his expression unchanged.

Old Chen was used to this, as Li Che, although gentle in temperament, became extremely fierce when it involved his family. In Flying Thunder City, when the Spirit Infant Sect targeted Xi Xi, Li Che, despite his fear of killing, did not hesitate to take action.

The first time Li Che killed someone, it was because of Old Chen!

So, don't bully the meek.

When you push a meek person to the edge, they can go crazy, even more so than a true madman!

...

...

This interlude, although it attracted some attention, did not garner much concern.

Most people were still focused on the high-platform arena and the exceptional Spirit Children there.

Xi Xi, after winning a match, could choose to rest for up to half an hour. However, since her victory over Liu Changqing didn't exhaust her blood energy, she only took a short break.

Zhang Qingzheng released a hint of his Divine Essence, and Xi Xi's condition fully recovered.

"Continue."

Zhang Qingzheng said as he looked at the remaining Spirit Children.

Xi Xi, with her thunderous posture, had defeated Liu Changqing. Although she was only three years old, the other Spirit Children no longer dared to underestimate her.

This was because Xi Xi had displayed the power of Bone Tempering Mastery, already rivaling Hai Chaosheng, Qin Fenghuo, and Huang Sixiang.

This three-year-old was no longer a pushover; she was a tough nut to crack, the kind that was extremely difficult to handle!

Instead, Gongyang Xiu from the Gongyang Clan became the new target. Being younger, she became the new easy mark.

Gongyang Xiu was only five years old, and her cultivation seemed to be at the early stages.

Without a doubt, Gongyang Xiu was challenged.

On the arena, blood energy surged, and Gongyang Xiu's eyes turned red as she exerted her full strength. Her highly skilled martial arts technique was on full display.

It was the Gongyang Clan's secret art, the Heaven-Earth Twelve Seals.

Although Gongyang Xiu was only five years old, she had already successfully mastered one of the seals, successfully entering the realm of this secret art!

It was no easy feat to enter the realm of a secret art!

However, Gongyang Xiu was defeated and fell from the arena.

He stood up, patted the dust off his clothes, and his expression became solemn. Unlike Liu Changqing, he didn't cry after his defeat.

After leaving the stage, he returned to the Gongyang family's area.

"Grandpa, I lost," Gongyang Xiu said as she approached Gongyang Liancheng, lowering her head and finally showing a hint of childish grievance.

"You did very well. Your opponent, Jin Ao, is a Bone Tempering Mastery cultivator... and he's two and a half years older than you. You fought over a hundred moves before losing, which is quite impressive."

"He's a Spirit Child secretly cultivated by the Jin Lie Sect, and he also knows their unique martial techniques... It's normal that you couldn't defeat him."

"Based on your performance, will the Sect give you a 'Grade C+' rating?" Gongyang Liancheng asked.

Gongyang Liancheng patted Gongyang Xiu's head.

Gongyang Xiu did feel comforted, and she stood obediently by Gongyang Liancheng's side, looking towards the stage. Her eyes shone brightly as she gazed at Xi Xi's direction.

At five years old, he was defeated.

Xi Xi, at three years old, had won against her opponent.

Although their opponents were different, Xi Xi was truly formidable!

As the challengers continued, changes occurred among the five Spirit Children defending their positions on the stage. Only one change happened among the five defenders.

Gongyang Xiu was defeated, and Jin Ao, also an exceptional Spirit Child with Bone Tempering Mastery cultivation, took her place.

Now, among the remaining defending Spirit Children, only Hai Chaosheng at seven years old had reached Bone Tempering Mastery cultivation, while Qin Feng Huo, also seven, had achieved Bone Tempering Mastery! Huang Sixiang, six years old, had attained Bone Tempering Small Success! Li Nuoxi, three years old, had surprisingly reached Bone Tempering Mastery! There were no easy opponents, and even Huang Sixiang, with his innate divine strength and explosive power, had nearly surpassed those with Bone Tempering Mastery!

Five exceptional Spirit Children remained, including Gong Yuanliang from the Gong family and Shangguan Qinglei from the Shangguan family, who had yet to make their moves.

After this round of challenges, it was almost certain that the first round of defense would be successful, and the five exceptional Spirit Children would receive a 'Grade C+' rating.

These five Spirit Children had a high probability of becoming Divine Sect Branch disciples!

The fine spring rain fell amidst the sudden gust of wind.

Shangguan Qinglei from the Shangguan family took a step forward, and with a burst of energy, he leaped onto the stage where Xi Xi stood.

On the other side, Gong Yuanliang from the Gong family took a deep look at Shangguan Qinglei, then chose Huang Sixiang's stage.

In fact, Gong Yuanliang felt that this three-year-old girl would be more challenging to deal with than Huang Sixiang.

Observing the scene of Xi Xi defeating Liu Changqing, Gong Yuanliang felt a chill run down his spine.

Cunning, malicious, breath control, and explosive power—once he found an opportunity, he would strike his enemies with deadly force! Such an opponent was the most terrifying.

His aunt, Gong Yunli, worked at the Celestial Surveillance and had seen many wandering cultivators. These cultivators gave him the same chilling sensation.

Therefore, he specifically waited for Shangguan Qinglei to make his choice before selecting his opponent.

"Clang!"

The black gong was struck again, and the bell waves reverberated.

In the hazy drizzle and gentle breeze, a refreshing spring atmosphere filled the air.

Around the high platform, the spectators watching the battle knew that the exceptional Spirit Children's assessment was coming to an end.

"I challenge her," Shangguan Qinglei said, his hair flying in the wind, his eyes filled with aggression. Although only seven years old, he looked like a teenager, with long arms and sturdy legs.

Zhang Qingzheng nodded, "Go ahead."

After speaking, Zhang Qingzheng's figure floated off the stage, and Xi Xi looked up at Shangguan Qinglei.

This Shangguan Qinglei was much more robust than Liu Changqing.

Standing nearly one meter and seventy centimeters tall, he towered over three-year-old Xi Xi, creating a significant visual contrast.

"I'm Shangguan Qinglei. Little sister, don't cry if you lose."

Shangguan Qinglei smiled with narrowed eyes, his robust body exuding surging energy, like a coiled dragon.

The cracking sounds of sinews and bones echoed, like popping beans!

Xi Xi clenched her chubby fists, her face filled with excitement.

"Traitor! Kneel down!"

Xi Xi assumed a martial arts starting posture.

Suddenly, Xi Xi remembered something and looked at Shangguan Qinglei, "Oh, you're also surnamed Shangguan? What's your relationship with Qinghong?"

Shangguan Qinglei's fingers curled like hooks, and electric arcs danced around them. Hearing Xi Xi's question, he paused, then sneered, "Shangguan Qinghong? She's just a bastard."

Shangguan Qinglei naturally knew who Shangguan Qinghong was; she was his half-sister from a different mother.

But his mother had told him that Shangguan Qinghong was just an accidental bastard child...

Her mother was a lowly maid who seduced his father, leading to Shangguan Qinghong's birth. Therefore, Shangguan Qinglei held a deep dislike for Shangguan Qinghong.

Xi Xi's small head furrowed with a frown, "Don't speak of Qinghong like that!"

Shangguan Qinglei, however, smiled, "Little brat, I gave you face... So, you're friends with that bastard? That's quite fitting... Two bastards together."

Shangguan Qinglei's words sparked anger in Xi Xi's eyes.

On the spectator stands of the Celestial Surveillance, Shangguan Qinghong was leisurely cracking sunflower seeds. Hearing Shangguan Qinglei's words, she paused for a moment, then continued cracking seeds without a care.

She was used to the Shangguan family's attitude towards her.

The wives of Shangguan Zhengheng, including his main wife, held a deep dislike for her, even surpassing their dislike for her mother.

Even though she had been selected by the deputy of the Celestial Surveillance and now held a stable civil servant position, their attitude remained unchanged.

Shangguan Qinghong didn't care about their opinions.

Xi Xi, with unwavering determination in her eyes, shook her hand, and a miniature wooden raven was grasped and thrown towards Shang Guan Qinglei's chest!

Boom!

In an instant, an explosion erupted on the platform, engulfing it in raging flames. Countless arcs of electricity surged, accompanied by Shang Guan Qinglei's enraged roar as his whip-like leg struck again, imbued with a terrifying bone-shattering force! But the wooden raven, despite its small size, managed to buy Xi Xi some time.

Xi Xi also let out a loud shout.

"Come out, little cat!" With her five fingers clenched, she pushed forward with a punch, a skill passed down by her father...

It was as if a young tiger roared, and Xi Xi's punch slammed out, striking Shang Guan Qinglei's whip-like leg.

The punch and leg collided, and a phantom of a young tiger seemed to emerge from behind Xi Xi, its claw swiping towards the writhing arcs of electricity on Shang Guan Qinglei's Thunderous Body!

Dong!

Xi Xi's body shot out, and after landing, she took a steady step back, accompanied by a clanging sound. Xi Xi then reached for the Qiankun Jade around her neck.

On the other side, Shang Guan Qinglei retracted his leg, the pants on that leg already torn, the cloth strips hanging, the entire leg trembling, and the sinews and bones seemed to be in pain, perhaps... fractured.

His eyes revealed disbelief.

"Superior martial art... Master level?"

The technique Xi Xi just displayed was the White Tiger Chaos Fist improved and perfected by Li Che. Normally, a three-year-old child would struggle to even grasp the basics of a superior martial art, let alone reach the Master level. It would require countless hours of hard work, countless tempering, high martial arts proficiency, and exceptional talent! But...

The three-year-old Xi Xi, when she displayed the White Tiger Chaos Fist, had already formed the essence of the technique.

This was indeed the Master level!

Not only was Shang Guan Qinglei shocked, but on the high platform, Nan Li Huo, the Sect Master, Elder Zhu Hongdou, and Li Qingshan were also amazed, their eyes growing heavy.

"Is this a Master-level martial art?"

"A three-year-old Master?"

Li Qingshan was stunned.

No, how much time has passed? How did this girl grow to such a level? How has she been cultivating during this time? According to Lu Chi, she's always complaining about being tired, fishing three days and drying nets two days, yet she can cultivate a superior martial art to the Master level? A three-year-old mastering a Master-level superior martial art...

Are you a reincarnated martial arts master?

Li Che, on the other hand, wore a gentle smile, his lips curling upward involuntarily.

To ensure Xi Xi had sufficient support in this True Transmission assessment and avoid any harm, Li Che, while using the Pure Heart Dao Fruit to groom Xi Xi's hair, infused his understanding of the White Tiger Chaos Fist into the Divine Essence within the Pure Heart Dao Fruit.

Unknowingly, he passed on his insights to Xi Xi.

Normally, a three-year-old child would struggle to even grasp the basics of a superior martial art, let alone reach the Master level. But Xi Xi was different...

Her father always gave her an edge!

The situation on the platform suddenly reversed, and Shang Guan Qinglei's overwhelming momentum took a hit.

However, it also stirred up his aggression.

Shang Guan Qinglei was well aware of his advantages—he was seven years old, older, stronger, and had far greater endurance than a three-year-old child.

He could win by dragging this out!

But then, a surge of air tore through the hazy rain, and Shang Guan Qinglei saw Xi Xi picking up a huge object almost the same size as her body.

The six black metal tubes pointed at him, like six venomous snakes spitting their tongues.

"Qinghong is your biological sister, and you dare call her lowly?"

"You, with your foul mouth..."

"Niu Niu Master said so!"

"You can use fireworks..."

"To seal your foul mouth!"

Xi Xi stomped, and with a gust of wind, her already messy hair danced wildly in the spring breeze and rain, her clothes clinging to her body.

Her face glowed with excitement, and her eyes shone with brilliance.

"Let the fireworks fly!"

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