A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the Lantern Festival was quickly approaching.
A month is both a short time and a long time. What’s long is that a lot of things can happen during that period.
For example, Zhu Yong committed suicide because he became a disabled person, Lin Ya lost half a catty, Lao Wang next door had a secret meeting with the widow, and someone's paparazzi gave birth to a child.
But the biggest thing that happened during this period was that a month ago, the national master's disciple Mo Ji was severely injured by a man and a woman. Later, it was the national master who took action and saved his life.
But what's even more surprising is that the Imperial Master didn't take action against those two people, but just said a few polite words, like your elders are nice and so on. Then the matter was revealed without even asking why.
Just kidding, even if the Imperial Master is a core disciple of the Ziyan Sect, those two are the descendants of the powerful Jindan and must not be provoked.
It's been a month since the incident, and the matter has faded a lot. But just yesterday, another incident shocked the entire Junlan City, and the protagonist of this incident was also Mo Ji.
The incident was that during the Lantern Festival, Moji dueled with Chucheng, the grandson of Wu Linghou!
In an uproar, this incident became the focus of Junlan City, even overshadowing the incident of Mo Ji being beaten. There were even monks from the Luoyun Sect watching the battle.
Some are happy, some are sad, and some are cursing.
Lin Ya was happy, she knew that even if Mo Ji's injury was not healed, Chu Cheng would be unable to bear the injury, just like an injured adult man fighting a healthy three-year-old child.
Lin Qingrou was worried, secretly thinking that Chu Cheng was reckless and those in the Houfu.
It was the people who were being cursed. Since that day when Chu Cheng acted bravely for justice, his reputation has become very good, and with his Qingping tune, he has even attracted the admiration of some famous women. But he is just a mortal, how can he compete with monks. That ink mark is so shameless!
Of course, what everyone doesn't know is that there is another person who is happy.
That is Chu Cheng.
Chu Cheng felt happy, but he didn't expect that he would cheat his thighs by cheating casually. He was very satisfied with Mo Ji's serious injury. Although I felt a little guilty for taking advantage of Nangong Xue and Nangong Yan, I really had no choice but to find a gun user. I had never fought with a monk before.
"Little Marquis, I spread the news last night, and now it's a storm in the city!" the housekeeper said respectfully from the side.
"Well, thank you, Uncle Liu!" Chu Cheng nodded.
The news of this decisive battle was spread by Chu Cheng's people. Mo Ji's life must not be hurt during the fight, but his reputation must also be ruined.
No one would think that Mo Ji was injured and Chu Cheng was taking advantage of others' danger by wanting to duel with him.
On the contrary, more people still think that Chu Cheng is like a mantis blocking the car and overestimating his own capabilities.
Moji is a monk, but Chu Cheng is the one who has tempered his body! It's only been a few months, and it's impossible to enter Xiantian so quickly. Even if you enter Xiantian, you still can't beat Moji.
Some casinos have even started placing opening bets on the Lantern Festival duel.
"Very good, Mo Ji Qi is at the fourth level. Now he is seriously injured. Even if it takes a month, he will not recover. Now I have a lot of confidence in the battle." Chu Cheng murmured.
"Although there is a difference between the fourth and third levels of Qi Gathering, it is not as big as the difference between the seventh and sixth levels. I am 70% sure of this battle!"
Chu Cheng shook his head: "If I can understand the second form of Tengtian, I will be fully confident, but it is too difficult. The first form is not yet at a high level."
"Tomorrow there should be core disciples of the Luoyun Sect coming to watch the battle. Even if Moji is seriously injured, there should be no need to worry about the retaliation of the Imperial Master." Chu Cheng's eyes flashed and he secretly decided to beat Moji to death! At least let him shed his skin.
"Little Marquis!"
Chu Cheng turned his head and saw Chu Lan again dressed in black and holding a gun on his back.
The head of the gun was shiny, the body of the gun was pitch black, and it weighed at least a hundred kilograms.
Chu Cheng nodded and stood up.
He knew why Chu Lan was looking for him. As the duel period was approaching, Chu Lan always looked for him to discuss.
After all, Chu Cheng rarely fights with others, only twice so far. He can gain more fighting experience by sparring with others.
The two of them walked in tandem and soon arrived at the martial arts training ground.
"Please!" Chu Lan extended his hand.
Chu Cheng pulled out a long sword from the weapon rack and put himself on guard. After all, we are competing with our own people, so we must not take out spiritual weapons to avoid accidental injuries.
Chu Cheng was on full alert, staring straight at the opposite side.
"Zheng!" The spear swung out and pierced straight towards him! A cold wind blew up.
Chu Cheng recited the formula silently, and the long sword flew out with a whoosh in his hand, and he kept retreating! Keep distance from the spear.
The long sword flew quickly, Chu Lan gave a soft drink, and raised the long sword upwards, shaking away the flying sword.
Chu Cheng's eyes narrowed, and at the moment when the spear was shocked by the sword, he jumped forward and punched out! Hit the chest!
Chu Lan was just shocked by the long sword, and the energy in his body was rippling. He took a deep breath and fought back to block it!
Just when the fist was approaching, Chu Cheng's mouth showed a smile, and he saw the flying sword spinning in the air, turning into three sword shadows and stabbing Chu Lan's back.
Chu Lan's expression remained unchanged and he took two steps back.
"Sweep thousands of armies!" Chu Lan shouted! The gun body emits a faint light and sweeps away in all directions.
"Dang Dang Dang" several times!
The three flying swords shook out in this sweep!
Chu Cheng was shocked. He had relied on this move to win several times before, but he didn't expect that this time he was all knocked away.
Although using an ordinary sword to use sword light and shadow, the power is far from being comparable to that of a spiritual weapon. But it cannot be shaken away so easily.
The speed of this gun is faster than his flying sword!
In the flash of lightning, the spear has arrived!
"I won!" Chu Lan held the spear and smiled.
Chu Cheng saw that the gun tip was only an inch away from his neck, and he was afraid that another stab would separate the body.
His expression remained unchanged and he smiled: "Did we really win? Sister Chu Lan, look behind you first."
Chu Lan was stunned for a moment, then looked around and saw a flying sword half an inch behind his back, and his expression changed involuntarily. I thought that if it were a life-and-death battle, my chances of surviving would be less than one level, and the best outcome would be to die together!
"My sword is not as fast as your gun, so it's a tie." Chu Cheng blinked.
Chu Lan put away the gun, with a blush on his face. His breathing was a little unsteady after the battle just now.
She stood the spear on the ground and hummed: "It's a tie!"
Chu Cheng was stunned. He didn't expect Chu Lan to have a feminine side. Suddenly he thought of something. They had just fought and found that she was much stronger than before.
"Sister Chu Lan, is she in the middle stage of Xiantian?"
Chu Lan smiled and said, "Yes! After my discussion with you three days ago, I reached the middle stage of Xiantian."
Not any martial arts master can compete with Qi gathering monks every day. Although internal strength and Qi are different, they have something in common, so during this period of time, a breakthrough was achieved.
Chu Lan is also a gifted and intelligent person, otherwise he would not have become gifted before the age of twenty.
"That's it." Chu Cheng was happy for her from the bottom of his heart. The stronger the strength, the stronger the Chu family will be.
The two talked for a few more words and then returned to their room.
Chu Cheng asked Ling'er to prepare water and take a bath.
"Well, if we fight that assassin now, we can even kill him within ten moves!" Chu Cheng murmured.
Although he only had a slight victory against Chu Lan before, he still had a backup plan. The key was that he did not use a spiritual weapon. If he used the spiritual sword, Chu Lan would definitely be defeated in a short time.
After taking a shower, Chu Cheng changed into a set of clean clothes and decided to go out for a walk.
On the eve of the Lantern Festival, the streets were very lively.
Chu Cheng was dressed in a white robe and mink coat, holding a folding fan in his hand, very elegant.
Not far away, there are river lanterns flowing in the stream, of various kinds, some in the shape of a sailboat, some in the shape of a lotus...
"Sir, would you like a drink?" A woman said softly from behind.
Chu Cheng turned around and saw a woman standing behind him, holding a lotus lantern in her hand. Although she was a little fatter, she had a unique temperament.
"Nan Fengyun?" Chu Cheng was stunned and recognized this person.
"It's the little lady." Nan Fengyun leaned forward and saluted slightly. "The little girl seems to have something on her mind when she sees the young master alone."
Nan Fengyun was one of the four beauties of the Huang Kingdom. Although her aesthetics was different from that of Chu Cheng, it was said that she loved poetry and was a talented woman. Her fame even spread to other countries.
This made Chu Cheng feel somewhat fond of him. They are both the four beauties, so why are there so many differences between Lin Ya and Nan Fengyun.
"These lights are good, so take a look at them a few more times." Chu Cheng explained with a smile.
Nan Fengyun nodded, walked to the river, squatted down, and said softly: "Master Chu, can you wait a moment?"
I saw her lighting the candle on the lotus lantern, placing it in the river, clasping her hands together, and praying silently.
After a long time, Nan Fengyun stood up.
"What wish did Miss Nan make?" Chu Cheng asked.
"Young Master can beat Mo Ji tomorrow." Nan Fengyun blinked.
Chu Cheng was stunned and shook his head: "Thank you very much, Miss Nan. I have to go shopping, so I'll say goodbye first!"
"Wait!" Nan Fengyun suddenly stopped him.
"Miss Nan, is there anything else?" Chu Cheng was confused.
Nan Fengyun hesitated for a moment and said: "Young Master Chu is talented in literature and strategy. There is a lantern festival tonight at midnight. Can you participate with the little girl?"
Chu Cheng understood that Nan Fengyun must have heard about the Qingping tune that he copied, so he wanted to come to "exchange and communicate", so he would not refuse easily.
"Okay, but I have something to do now. I'll see you later at the Lantern Festival." Chu Cheng was not trying to shirk, but he really had something to do.
He heard that all the major gambling houses were betting on the Lantern Festival Duel, and he would definitely place a bet on it.
"Can I accompany Mr. Chu?" Nan Fengyun asked hurriedly.
Chu Cheng thought for a while and nodded in agreement. It was just along the way anyway, so it didn't matter.
Nan Fengyun followed happily, followed closely by the maid behind him.
"Miss Nan, which is the largest gambling house in Junlan City?" Chu Cheng wanted to find the largest gambling house.
"Ah! Gambling house?" Nan Fengyun was stunned. Does Chu Cheng like to gamble? But he still said: "I heard it's Kaiyuan Gambling House."
"Kaiyuan Gambling House?" Chu Cheng recalled it and immediately knew where it was.
In less than a moment, we arrived in front of the gambling house, which was bustling and crowded.
"Little! I'm paying five hundred taels of silver!"
"Big big! Hahaha, I won!"
Chu Cheng didn't look at the size, but walked inside.
There was a big table inside, filled with people.
"I'll press the ink! Fifty gold!"
"Ink stains! Thirty gold!"
"Ink stains! Ink stains! Ink stains!"
Chu Cheng almost heard Moji.
Are you so disliked? But how can the Moji Casino make money?
Chu Cheng looked up and saw a sign with odds written on it.
Inkblot 1:1.2. Chu Cheng 1:20.
Chu Cheng's forehead darkened. The gap was so big? Almost twenty times.
At this moment, two voices overwhelmed the "ink marks".
"I'll give Chu Cheng one hundred thousand gold!"
"Chu Cheng, fifty thousand taels of gold!"
"What!" Everyone around was shocked! Not to mention them, even Chu Cheng was stunned.
Is there anyone who would rather be the boss? In the eyes of outsiders, Chu Cheng would definitely lose.
"Hahaha! What a fool to overpower that Chu Cheng." The humanoid gloated.
"Who are you calling a fool?" A cold voice came out, and then a figure flashed and knocked away the gloating man.
"How dare you make trouble in Kaiyuan Gambling House?" Another cold snort came out.
The steward of Kaiyuan Gambling House came out and said angrily: "Who beat people at Kaiyuan Gambling House? Stand up!"
A lazy voice came out and chuckled: "It's me."
"Come here! Drag him out and beat him!" the steward shouted.
"Hahaha, I never thought that someone would dare to attack me in Junlan City." A man walked out of the crowd, still smiling in his words.
"Hey, Brother Huang, you are almost a member of the Immortal Sect, how can you meet a villain?" Another person walked out of the crowd.
Chu Cheng took a closer look and saw that it was Shao Yang and Huang Jinze. The fifty thousand and one hundred thousand Huang Jinze were bequeathed by them.
Chu Cheng couldn't help but feel warmed by seeing the true friend in need.
"Huang Gong..." The steward of the casino couldn't help being surprised when he saw the visitor, and hurriedly apologized: "I didn't know it was you just now..."
Huang Jinze looked indifferent, waving his hands and saying, "Just drag this person out."
The manager felt relieved after hearing this, and the episode passed quickly.
"Brother Chu, you're here too." Shao Yang greeted when he saw Chu Cheng standing outside the crowd.
"Huh? Why is my cousin here?" Huang Jinze was stunned and looked at the two of them suspiciously.
"Cousin, don't think too much. Of course I'm here to place bets." Nan Fengyun naturally knew what Huang Jinze was thinking and hurriedly stepped forward to cover up the blush on his face.
"I give Chu Cheng two thousand gold tickets." Naturally, Nan Fengyun didn't carry many gold tickets with her, this was all she had.
When the people around saw the four beauties coming, they immediately gave way.
"Brother Chu!" Huang Jinze stepped forward.
"Aren't you afraid of losing?" Chu Cheng said directly.
"If I say I believe you, do you believe it?" Huang Jinze chuckled.
"Me too." Shao Yang continued.
Chu Cheng was confused and asked: "Why do you say that?"
"Because you don't look like a reckless person."
"Be brave and resourceful!"
"Haha, thank you Ji Yan." Chu Cheng took out a note worth ten thousand taels and slapped it on the table!
"I'll press the ink! Ten thousand gold."
"......."
"……."
The whole audience was speechless.
Shao Yang sweated furiously, Huang Jinze had a black line on his face, and Nan Fengyun was dumbfounded.
