After Xiao Ye left, Lin Ming and others sat there and continued eating and drinking.
Peng Lusheng lowered his voice and asked: "Uncle Junior Master, what do you think of the subsequent competition? Who has a better chance of winning, Xiao Ye or Sima Yunxin?"
Lin Ming pursed his lips and chuckled, holding his chin with two fingers and thinking for a moment.
"The focus of this game is whether senior Xiao Ye can break the shackles. Well, the outcome is not between the two of them, but in his own heart."
Peng Lusheng tilted his head. He wanted to ask but did not ask. After all, he thought that asking him everything might leave a bad impression on Lin Ming.
The words were bottled up in his heart, but he felt a little uncomfortable, so he finally asked after hesitating for a few seconds.
"Is it because Master Xiao Ye saw your casting method?"
Normally, An Ruo would have complained about the little fat man Peng Lusheng, but holding Jinhe in his arms at this moment was where all his thoughts were concerned. It involved all the essence of Lin Ming's casting method.
When this mother-child soul weapon was cast, there were no strange phenomena in heaven and earth, but everyone present was amazed by it.
Well, the little guy doesn’t count. Because it has always felt that Lin Ming is unparalleled in the world, and no matter what he does, he is strong, strong, strong...
Three poles high in the sun, the long street is extremely noisy.
People stood on the two high platforms, namely Sima Yunxin and Xiao Ye. The empty third casting duel platform was officially reserved for Xuanzhu Pavilion.
There was less than half a quarter of an hour before the competition, but Xuanzhu Pavilion still did not send a representative, which made others think deeply.
In Master Town, whether on the streets or in the surrounding attics, the melon-eating people watching the excitement were telling their opinions to the people around them.
At the far end of the attic, a bald old man in luxurious clothes held two iron lumps in his hands and said while playing with them:
"In the past few years, Xuanzhu Pavilion has never had a truly outstanding work. It can basically be said that it is just a job."
Someone was murmuring, and the beautiful girl huddled up under the shade of a tree drew circles and looked at the three arenas where the competition was about to take place.
"Judging from comprehensive data from multiple parties, if Xuanzhu Pavilion does not send out new characters, they must be ranked third, and their strength is indeed not good. The casting method that has been passed down for a long time has lost its roots. Now the master actually It’s just a flower stand.”
The girl's tone seemed to be narrating to others, but there was no one around her, and she kept chattering, sometimes looking to the left, sometimes to the right, and sometimes to the top of her head, as if there were people standing around her.
The people next to him either didn't see it and didn't come closer, or they turned away after seeing it, always feeling that they didn't want to strike up a conversation with this crazy girl.
The girl didn't care at all about the reactions of the people around her, not even as much as an ant next to her...
After trampling the ant to death, the girl said sorry and put the ant back to the nest.
The ant's companions did not bury the ant, but fully demonstrated the spirit of waste utilization. They divided and ate the dead ant.
The girl who saw this scene was extremely excited.
Bang bang bang bang...
The strange girl clapped her hands continuously, her eyes wandering around, looking again and again, as if she was looking for someone who could arouse her curiosity.
And in the most crowded place, a crooked-mouthed man with a black mole on his nose said in a serious tone:
"I heard people say before that the newly arrived junior master Xuanzong's uncle is the commander of the Xuanzhu lineage. He may take action himself and participate in this competition."
Hearing these words, people around him all thought that there was a big melon to eat, and some turned to look at him, paying attention to him.
However, there was no point in what this guy said. Everything I just said was just a gimmick, and he forgot about it in the blink of an eye.
The corners of the mouths of the friends around who were waiting for the next words twitched slightly.
Damn intelligence scalpers, they always talk in half words and leave the last part to be heart-wrenching. It’s really abominable!
However, the more people around him hated him and were dissatisfied with him, the more they felt profound doubts about what he said.
As the suspicion deepened, this one had no intention of getting angry on the spot.
He was smiling, as if he was not an expert in the realm of a true saint at all, allowing people around him to complain at will.
And what no one saw was the interior of Xuanzhu Pavilion.
Duan Kewei kicked a coffee table to pieces and cursed:
"It's really interesting. As a commander of the Xuanzhu lineage, he is actually watching the show openly!"
"A person like this doesn't even have the courage to go on stage for a duel. How can he be worthy of being the leader of my Xuanzhu lineage?"
"I will definitely explain the situation to the sect internally."
Next to him, shopkeeper Zhen Youcai was sweating on his forehead, with his hands behind his back, and his left hand kept stroking the ring on the finger of his right hand.
Inside the ring was a brocade box containing weapons forged by Lin Ming.
He was very hesitant now, wondering whether he should tell Duan Kewei about the existence of this thing.
Judging from Duan Kewei's reaction, it seemed that this guy didn't want to participate in this casting competition at all.
Because everyone in the master town actually knows that Duan Kewei is the most talented master, but his real ability is only a little bit better than some ordinary casters.
The reason why he was promoted to master was entirely because of the convenience provided by his uncle Duan Xiao, who allowed him to use many precious materials to countermeasures, and then under the guidance forged a qualified high-level earth-level soul weapon, thus being promoted to master.
This is completely fooling people. If everyone didn't know that there was a Xuanzong background behind Xuanzhu Pavilion, I'm afraid Duan Kewei would have been driven away when he came to Master Town.
Zhen Youcai once saw Duan Kewei's true strength with his own eyes.
It really has no strength, and it is quite difficult to create a low-grade soul weapon or magic weapon at the earth level.
This is not much different from some ordinary casters in other foundry pavilions.
But at that time, Zhen Youcai kept this matter in his heart and never told anyone.
Now that the duel challenge has come to the head, it is indeed the first time it has ever happened.
More importantly, Lin Ming beat Sima Yunxin.
However, Xuanzong's An Ruo and Peng Lusheng both called Lin Ming their junior master's uncle.
Indirectly, Sima Yunxin had determined that Lin Ming was Xuanzhu Pavilion's helper and was deliberately brought in to repair him.
No, no, no, that was no longer a desire, but actually severely shaving his face in front of everyone.
Which one is tolerable is unbearable. You can bear it but your grandma cannot bear it.
The reason is very simple. Sima Yunxin came here to seek fame. Now his reputation has been hit. Although it is not in the way of casting, he will not give up.
The key work that Duan Ke of Xuanzhu Pavilion did in the past two or three days with Zhen Youcai was not to prepare for the casting competition as the outside world thought. Instead, it sent people to see Sima Yunxin many times and gave out the contents of the letter many times to express the intention of seeking peace. Heart.
However, Sima Yunxin, an arrogant person, had not agreed before, and there was even less possibility of agreeing now.
He was holding back his strength, waiting for the arrival of Xuanzhu Pavilion, and then prepared to completely defeat Xuanzhu Pavilion in one fell swoop.
Together with Yunxiao Pavilion, as well as the other five foundry pavilions he challenged before, they all became his nourishment and achieved his fame.
Zhen Youcai knew very well that once he stepped into the arena of casting duel, the last dignity of Xuanzhu Pavilion would be gone.
It was precisely for this reason that Xuanzong's Anbu hoped to get Lin Ming to come forward, but they never expected that Lin Ming really didn't follow the routine.
He is worthy of the name of a genius. Regardless of his cultivation, casting, or character, he has his own uniqueness.
Zhen Youcai got the unique brocade box and saw the quality of the soul soldiers in it on the spot. It was ridiculously good!
The quality can almost touch the heaven level, and the material used is ordinary iron, which contains a casting method that is not easy for outsiders to know and cannot be understood by others.
That is Xuanzong's long-lost tempering method!
Zhen Youcai once read some classics left by Xuanzong and told about the core magic of Xuanzhu lineage.
At this time, seeing Lin Ming's craftsmanship, he already understood the weight of the word "commander".
Except for Elder Duan Xiao, no one else in the Duan family could hope to see Lin Ming behind him. As far as the art of casting was concerned, the huge Xuan Sect clearly knew that the secret method he mastered could indeed control the order of the entire lineage.
However, young people always act with high spirits and arrogance.
This gave Zhen Youcai a headache.
His hand continued to caress Najie, and he had no intention of paying attention to Duan Kewei's words.
Fortunately, there were other people around who were trying to flatter Duan Kewei.
Seeing that the people around him were still complimenting him at this time, Zhen Youcai shook his head and sighed inwardly:
"On one side is the rising sun, and on the other is the remaining ashes of the setting sun. Any fool knows how to choose."
"However, it is also a problem that our leader is too arrogant. His methods of doing things..."
"From the moment this rather extraordinary soul weapon was placed in my ring, I had only one attitude. This is to tear off the last fig leaf of Xuanzhu Pavilion!"
"I want the entire Xuanzhu Pavilion's ugliness to be completely exposed to the world."
"You are so brave!!!"
"Once this matter is reported back to the sect, other senior members of Xuanzong and other sects will definitely be very dissatisfied with it. After all, this is indeed a loss of face. By then, the young master's uncle, who has a noble status, will probably be scolded. , it’s the people below us who will suffer.”
The more I think about it, the harder it gets...
At this moment, a big hand pressed Zhen Youcai's shoulder, "Shopkeeper, we have been discussing it for so long and you haven't even said a word. What do you mean?"
The person who spoke was none other than Duan Kewei. He was smiling but not smiling, and there was a fierce glint in his eyes.
Zhen Youcai's heart trembled, but the most familiar flattering smile appeared on his face for the first time.
"I'm just trying to think of a solution... The current situation is indeed a bit uncomfortable, but it's actually not without a solution."
"Oh, then come and listen."
"In my opinion, since our little master uncle is willing to come to Master Town, it is enough to prove that he does not take Xuanzhu Pavilion seriously."
"That's the truth, go on."
"So, my suggestion is that Duan Ke goes out to fight in person for Master and try his best."
"I'll give you a try..." Duan Kewei kicked the chair next to him, picked up the collar of Zhen Youcai's clothes with both hands, and lifted it up, "Aren't you trying to ruin my reputation? "
Zhen Youcai cursed in his heart: "You still have a shitty reputation!"
A smile appeared on his face, and he reached out and patted the back of Duan Kewei's hand.
"Calm down your anger, and listen to what I have to say. The same thing is also a failure. In fact, you can also win in defeat."
Duan Kewei frowned and spread his hands.
He didn't speak, he just raised his head and motioned for Zhen Youcai to continue speaking.
Zhen Youcai gently adjusted his clothes and said confidently:
"If you simply fail as a master, you will definitely bear harsh criticism from within the sect. However, once there is a comparison, things will be different."
"Now that little master's uncle is here, no matter whether he steps on that stage or not, he is the highest person in charge of the Xuanzhu lineage in the current master town. If you accept the challenge and he doesn't, then he will avoid it. , who do you think is the most embarrassing person? And even if you fail at that time, you can also get a name that is glorious even if you fail, isn't that true?"
Holding his eyebrows with his fingers, Duan Kewei closed his eyes and pondered for a moment.
Not long after, he slowly opened his eyes, "Okay, I'll do as you say. After all, the shopkeeper has done things for Xuanzong for so many years. They are all cats in this master town, so they can be considered one of their own."
Several people around echoed:
"This is a good move. Our Xuanzhu Pavilion's reputation doesn't matter at all anyway."
"As long as there is no problem with the result, everything will be fine. The most important thing is that Elder Duan Xiao can always serve as the commander."
"Lin Ming is only an 18-year-old young man. He will definitely not know about our twists and turns. If he doesn't come to participate, this is a typical high-spirited person who will definitely delay himself."
"Yes, there is still a future in our lineage."
At this time, Duan Kewei raised his hand, frowned, and waved continuously.
He was like shooing away flies and said: "Get away from me, Dutnie, and let me be quiet for a while and calm down."
There had never been a moment when these people in front of him upset him so much.
After everyone else left, Duan Kewei held Zhen Youcai's shoulders.
"Actually, I really wanted to do this just now, but it's really hard to say it in front of everyone. Fortunately, you, the shopkeeper, know what I mean."
"I feel so relieved, I feel so relieved..."
I believe you, you idiot. If that were the case, there would be no need to get angry and smash things.
Typical display of incompetent rage...
intolerable! ! !
Zhen Youcai once again determined his intention to secretly side with Lin Ming.
Then, he kept smiling and showed the expression of a confidant seeing a confidant: "This is a matter of course."
Duan Kewei exhaled a breath and said quietly: "Here is a mind stone, and the shopkeeper can record the whole process. Then it will be up to you to decide who is more suitable to be a person based on your own judgment." The commander, that’s why he recorded this battle and handed it over to Xuanzong as soon as possible.”
"It fulfills its mission!" Zhen Youcai took it with a smile and buried his head a little deeper.
When his head fell to the ground and his eyes were no longer facing Duan Kewei, a cold light flashed in his eyes: Use me as the head of the gun? ! What a pity...you have no idea what you're dealing with.
The great-uncle of Xuanzong's junior master is not in vain.
Afterwards, he watched Duan Kewei go away and was about to find a place to enjoy the scenery.
The mind stone in his hand suddenly vibrated, and Zhen Youcai heard Elder Duan Xiao's voice: "My nephew is a loser, but that doesn't mean I am too. You have met An Ruo before, and have you gained the trust of Lin Ming's kid?"
Zhen Youcai was stunned on the spot, not knowing how to answer.
Sweat instantly broke out on his back, and the top of his head, forehead, neck...the sweat was like a waterfall, pouring down from head to toe.
