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The last time he said it: Xu Yuan and Yan Kuo had a fateful match under the effect of Yue Ye, but in the end, under the situation where both of them had reached the limit, Yan Kuo had won by a small margin.

One of the four major sects on the other side of the pass, the "Heaven Sealing Pavilion", was an elder with half a hair of white hair and a body of seven feet long. His eyes shone with a cold, sharp light as he waited for his own disciple. There was a serious callus on his right palm. Those who practiced martial arts could tell at a glance that this person was an expert who had experienced hundreds of battles and excelled in martial arts. His domineering eyes were filled with killing intent, displaying his power. At this moment, a young man of about twenty-three or twenty-four opened the door and walked in. The young man respectfully saluted the elder and said in a low voice, "Master, what business do you have with me?" The elder turned around and looked at him. His originally stern expression immediately eased up, and he said in a deep voice: "Vast Expanse, the reason I called you here was to discuss Four Sects Martial Arts Competition in seven days." The young man's expression immediately became serious. He nodded and said, "Master, will senior brother Liu come back to help during this Martial Competition?" The elder waved his sleeves and sighed, "Luo Han has a lot of important political matters to take care of in the court. A few days ago, he sent a letter saying that the situation in the court is grim and many things need to be planned." The youth understood the meaning behind his words and said faintly, "Senior brother Liu is talented in martial arts, talented and honest, truly envious of us." The elder paced back and forth, saying, "Vast Expanse, there is no need for you to be too modest. If it is a paper, you are indeed far inferior to Ruo Han; but in terms of martial arts attainments, your aptitude will not lose to your senior. " There was no trace of joy on the youth's face as he quickly said, "Master, you're too kind!" The elderly stopped in his tracks and said sternly: "This time's Four Sects Martial Arts Competition requires every sect to send out two disciples. Vast Expanse, naturally you will be going up." The young man replied with a firm look, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your trust Master. Disciple will do his best and swear to bring honor to our sect. May I know which senior brother or junior brother is the other? " The elder snorted, "Master is preparing to let Jing'er go." Hearing this, the young man was surprised, but he immediately recovered. He didn't ask any more questions and only said, "Yes, master. I will definitely speed up my sword practice with junior brother Dugu in the next seven days." The elder acknowledged and then motioned for the youth to step back. The young man cupped his fist and bowed once more before slowly walking out.

On the way to the training grounds, he couldn't wrap his head around it, and thought to himself: This time's Four Sects Martial Arts Competition, Master has always paid great attention to it. It's true that Senior Brother Liu is unable to come to help us, the strength that I have sent has weakened, but it's not to the extent of having to send out Jing s. There are still many powerful senior brothers in the sect, although their talent is not high, but they are all strong. Jing, his martial arts were mediocre, could it be that it was because he was the only son of his master? No, all these years, Master would never give up for personal reasons. Could it be that there was some hidden strategy that allowed him to win?

On the other hand, in the Capital's Prime Minister's Mansion study, Young Master Liu stood at the side. When Prime Minister Liu Shichen sat in the middle, his face revealed an evil look. Young Master Liu personally poured a cup of fragrant tea for his father and said in a low voice: "Father, mister has returned." Liu Shichen calmly received the cup, took a sip, and lightly said: "Oh? "How is the progress of the task I told him to do?" The Young Master Liu put down the porcelain teapot and said, "Sir said that the task was done smoothly and there was absolutely no mistake." Liu Shichen nodded his head slightly, and drank another cup of fragrant tea, then said: "Very good, Chiang Feng does not know how to appreciate favors, this is what he deserves to end up with. Those who follow my will perish, and this is the way of the heavens. Without this person, there would be fewer unneeded obstructions. When the time comes, I will be able to legitimately launch an attack and seize what I have dreamed of for so many years. " Young Master Liu saw the ambition in his father's eyes, and didn't know whether to be happy or sad. He only said: "I wish that father will become a tyrant soon, but if this happens, how will little sister explain it to me?" Liu Shichen's excited face suddenly flashed with a trace of melancholy and unease, and could not help but sigh, and said: "This is what a person's life should have. Moreover, once the matter was settled, Father would be able to rule the entire world. If Bing Bing doesn't like those sons and daughters of officials, there are many young heroes in the martial arts world. Father can just personally find a son-in-law for Bing Bing. " When Young Master Liu heard this, a hint of sadness flashed across his brows. A conflicted expression surfaced on his face as he muttered to himself: "If I do this, would little sister be happy? Her good impression of Chiang Feng already had a foundation in it, could she really let him go? I'm afraid that she won't be able to take such a blow. Even if I find a good husband for her in the future, would she really feel happy? " Liu Shichen got up and patted his beloved son's shoulder as he consoled him, "Ruo Han, I know how much you love Bing Bing. Of course, Father doesn't want to see her worry a little, and even more so, can't bear to see her sad. But this time, she was too willful, and fell in love with someone she shouldn't have, and this is a painful choice, there's no other way. " Young Master Liu suddenly felt a suffocating feeling in his chest, and said: "Father, I want to go for a walk, to relax. If there is anything important, just send someone to inform me." Liu Shichen could understand the depression in his beloved son's heart, so he nodded and said: "In all these days since Wulin Conference, you have not had a good rest. In these three days, you should go out and relax. If anything happens, dad will send someone to take care of it. " Just as Young Master Liu was about to go out, he suddenly turned his head and said, "Father, you should go see Bing Bing personally." Liu Shichen smiled and nodded, and said: "Good father Mo Ruo Zi!" Young Master Liu closed his eyes and bid farewell to his father.

Knock knock knock * Accompanied by a clear knock on the door, a sweet voice came from inside the room: "Who is it?" The person outside paused and said, "Bing Bing, Daddy is here to see you. Hurry and open the door." Liu Bingbing quickly replied. After a long while, she finally opened the door. Seeing her daughter's flustered expression, Liu Shichen seemed to have already guessed a little. His expression turned ugly. As he walked in, he asked, "Oh, Bing Bing, why did you only open the door for so long?" Is it because father is not welcome here, or is it because father has come at the wrong time? " Liu Bingbing was a little nervous, she anxiously pulled her father's sleeves and stuttered: "I … Only now … "It's not like that. Dad, don't think too much." Seeing the delicate and pretty face of his daughter, Liu Shichen smiled and said, "I watched you grow up, so how can I not know what you're thinking? You can't hide anything from me." Liu Bingbing's face flushed red. She pulled over a chair for his father to sit down and then sat beside him.

Liu Shichen looked around the room and saw a lot of paper lying flat on the desk. The inkstone was filled with thick ink and a few brushes were casually thrown to the side. In his heart, he knew what was going on. He said, "Bing Bing, quickly show your ink to Daddy." Liu Bingbing was startled at first, and stammered, "Father, it's true, nothing can escape your eyes. "However, this time I can't. I can't let dad see it." After Liu Shichen heard this, he laughed loudly, and said, "Your daughter has really grown up and has her own thoughts. There are many things that Father has no right to ask. " His words carried a sense of desolation on it, and Liu Bingbing walked over and held Liu Shichen by the shoulders, massaging him up: "Father, you have so many complicated matters to take care of every day, how can you possibly have the time to read and write when your daughter is chatting?" Liu Shichen raised his head to look at his daughter's cute expression, and said helplessly. "Sigh, little girl, you're really speaking more and more." Liu Bingbing half knelt down, held her father's arm, and said coquettishly: "Daddy, which daughter has a daughter? Your daughter is still the same Bing Bing as before, and will forever be your father's good daughter. " A subtle change had occurred on Liu Shichen's face. He deliberately avoided her, not letting his daughter see it. He forcefully swallowed the words that he was about to say, because he loved his own daughter too much. He did not want to see Liu Bingbing being sad and upset …

What about later?

And then we'll see how it breaks down in the next round.