The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 70

Chapter 70: Pretentious bastard

In Ling Xiao’s eyes, Liu LiQing and Tantai MiaoYin were really just dancing, floating around without any power at all. This kind of strength, if they were to take it outside, they would be cut dead by others in only a few days. Their looks were also so-so. So instead of looking at the two of them, it would be better to look at You XiaoMo.

Thinking like this, Ling Xiao couldn’t but move his line of sight from the two of them to You XiaoMo. Unexpectedly, he found him staring with sparkling eyes at the two women on the stage, seemingly unable to tear his eyes away. For no apparent reason, a surge of fury rose in Ling Xiao’s heart.

You XiaoMo didn’t realize that the person next to him was already in a bad mood, still staring with rapt attention.

Ling Xiao restrained his anger and said gently, “Xiao Shidi, are you enjoying the sight?”

You XiaoMo nodded happily, answering without even turning his head, “It’s awesome, the two Shijies are really something.”

Ling Xiao narrowed his eyes dangerously, “Oh, is it their fighting skills that’s awesome, or their looks that’s awesome?”

You XiaoMo finally reacted, hearing those words, he somewhat shyly lowered his head, saying in a soft voice, “Both are awesome. Don’t tell me you don’t think … ” He said as he raised his head and glanced over at him. As a result, that last word remained stuck in his throat.

“Don’t think what?” Ling Xiao smiled widely as he looked at him.

“Nothing … ” You XiaoMo shuddered. He was very familiar with this expression. So familiar that he couldn’t but shiver involuntarily each time he saw it. Ahhh , what had happened? This person, why was he angry now? He only knew that every time Ling Xiao got angry, he was the one that was in trouble.

“Nothing, then what were you looking at with such rapt attention just now?” Ling Xiao continued to smile slightly.

“Uh, look … looking at them fight … ” You XiaoMo continued to shake.

“What’s so great about a fight?” Ling Xiao said sweetly.

“Actually … actually there’s really nothing great about it … ” Hearing his saccharine voice, You XiaoMo had goosebumps rise all over his body.

These words satisfied Ling Xiao. The sweet yet sinister smile on his face immediately disappeared only to be replaced with ‘brotherly affection’ as he rubbed You XiaoMo’s head. He smiled as he said, “Since it is nothing to look at, so we’ll just not look.”

You XiaoMo nodded his head over and over, but he was silently crying inside. Ling-shixiong was really terrifying!

At this time, the competition on the stage was entering the final e . Unexpectedly, the winner was actually Tantai MiaoYin.

On the stage, the white chiffon dress was fluttering loosely, enhancing the elegance and gracefulness of Tantai MiaoYin. She was standing there high on the platform with smooth glossy skin like a goddess who had descended from heaven. Since she just went through a fierce fight, that goose egg-like melon face was stained with two flushed cheeks, like fresh pink flowers of delicate beauty. The refreshing gracefulness appeared even more charming and moving. This kind of seemingly gentle and soft beauty had actually won over the relatively stronger Liu LiQing.

Liu LiQing, who was driven off the stage, also clearly did not expect this outcome, staring dumbfoundedly at Tantai MiaoYin on the stage with eyes of utmost disbelief. Maybe she was over-confident , but it couldn’t be denied that Tantai MiaoYin concealed her power.

From the start she cleverly reserved twenty percent of her strength, pretending to be evenly matched with Liu LiQing – right up to the point when she exhausted her strength. Then , taking advantage of her thinking that both of them were at their breaking point and lowering her guard, she suddenly showed her strength. This was how she pulled off her surprise attack!

This was a lesson , but also a clear show of Tantai MiaoYin’s real strength for all to see.

“Liu-shijie, you let me win!” Tantai MiaoYin cupped her hands towards Liu LiQing who was below the stage. Her clear crisp voice was ernest, unaffected and sincere, immediately winning the hearts of most people. Then she glanced as if by chance at Ling Xiao.

This glance was coincidentally noticed by You XiaoMo who was furtively looking over there. But You XiaoMo was not so narcissistic that he would think that Tantai MiaoYin was looking at him. Although she was indeed looking in their direction, at his side there was still the ‘super awesome’ Ling Xiao.

This caused You XiaoMo to lower his head somewhat dejectedly. He didn’t have what it took to attract women, especially when he was together with Ling Xiao. You XiaoMo had no idea that this action of his unintentionally put him in Ling Xiao’s good graces.

Ling Xiao also noticed Tantai MiaoYin’s glance, but because they were sitting together, he thought that Tantai MiaoYin may be looking at You XiaoMo, becoming immediately displeased. When he saw You XiaoMo lowering his head and not looking at Tantai MiaoYin, that bit of displeasure was immediately kicked into the corner.

“Xiao Shidi, don’t be so mournful. It’s now only the second match, there are still a few more after this. Take your time and watch.” Ling Xiao beamed while consoling him.

You XiaoMo pouted. Who was it that just forbid him to watch the competition?

On the other side, seeing that Ling Xiao’s attention was not focused on her, Tantai MiaoYin got off the stage feeling somewhat disappointed. She had thought that she would be able to use this competition to let Da Shixiong take more notice of her. This way she would have the chance to show more of her good points to Da Shixiong.

On the opposite side, taking in her every move, Tang YunQi snorted derisively. Dare to go up against her for Da Shixiong? Not a chance in hell!

Tang YunQi knew that her Xiao-ge was very outstanding. There were many female disciples of the Tian Xin Sect who liked her Xiao-ge, one of them was Tantai MiaoYin. Other people may not be able to tell that she was interested in her Xiao-ge , but Tang YunQi as a woman could see it as clear as day. But in her eyes, this rival was of no consequence. She knew that her biggest obstacle right now was the one sitting by Xiao-ge, You XiaoMo.

Thinking of this, Tang YunQi glared hatefully at You XiaoMo. She had wanted to wait until the final stage , but seeing You XiaoMo actually wearing Xiao-ge’s clothes, she felt so jealous that she could die, making her unable to wait any longer.

After a brief interval, the competition started up again.

The third round, the fourth round … the eleventh round, everyone kept raising their head in expectation, raising to the point that their necks had grown longer. The first eleven rounds actually did not result in Ling Xiao being chosen. One round after another of disappointment, right up to the last round with only three pieces of paper remaining in the drawing box.

Since there were twenty five people competing in the second stage, one on one fights equalled twelve fights. This way, one would be left over. So the next draw would be for the the last fight. As for the last remaining piece in the box, that person would be the lucky one that received the bye and proceeded to the next round.

Everyone was looking closely at Elder Jiang’s every move, full of anticipation. But the ones that were most anxious were the two Xiongs that had yet to compete. Thinking that it was highly likely that they would have to face Ling Xiao, they both lost hope. So the both of them were praying in their hearts. Please don’t let them fight Da Shixiong. Let them get the bye , or let Da Shixiong get the bye.

Elder Jiang’s face was as calm as water, not the least bit ruffled. Under the weight of everyone’s eyes, he calmly reached into the box and slowly took out two pieces of paper. Opening them up, he glanced at the names. With a barely noticeable frown, he said, “The contestants for the twelfth fight are Chen Yang and Gao Jun.”

This outcome really left some disappointed and the rest celebrating!

The disappointing part was that Da Shixiong wouldn’t be fighting for two days in a row. This left the people that had been eagerly waiting to see Ling Xiao fight extremely disappointed. The happy people felt that Da Shixiong had really good luck. The first stage, Zhou Peng-xiong withdrew. The second stage, he received the bye. His luck was really extraordinary.

There were also those that were both happy and sad: Chen Yang and Gao Jun. Happy because they didn’t have to fight Da Shixiong and yet sad , because they were not the ones who received the bye. This was a really uncomfortable feeling that one rarely experienced in a lifetime.

“Ling-shixiong, your luck is really too good.” You XiaoMo earnestly gasped in admiration. If only his own luck was as good as this.

“Sometimes good luck is not necessarily a good thing.” Ling Xiao smiled with an unreadable expression.

“Why?” You XiaoMo asked in astonishment.

This time, Ling Xiao didn’t put up a barrier, so the disciples around him heard what he said. All of them perked up their big ears in an attempt to listen in. They were also very curious as to why Da Shixiong would say these words. Isn’t receiving the bye something that was worth celebrating?

Ling Xiao slowly raised the corners of his mouth, “I already waited so long. I had thought that soon I would be able to get on stage and practice my moves, but … ”

The rest didn’t have to be said. Everyone could come to the conclusion that he was disappointed that he wasn’t chosen and that he still really wanted to get on stage and go for one round.

Hearing these words Chen Yang and Gao Jun immediately thanked their lucky stars. Thank goodness they didn’t have to go up against Da Shixiong. If by chance Da Shixiong got overly excited, wouldn’t they be beaten until they were half dead? It looked like they were the lucky ones. Thinking of this, the two of them immediately felt their spirits rising.

The only one not tricked was You XiaoMo, he knew that Ling Xiao didn’t want to compete.

Rather than fighting for others to see, he would rather watch others fighting. That expression was definitely one that was acted out for the benefit of others. Ling Xiao was essentially an extremely devious person. It was only that the impression he gave the other disciples was too good. Especially since he stopped being so ice-cold with the other disciples. The men seemed to have made him someone to model themselves on. The women seemed to have fallen for his fake gentle demeanor. That was why no one is the least bit suspicious, but as someone who suffered heavily from his maltreatment, You XiaoMo was fully awakened.

You XiaoMo exclaimed inwardly, you’re such a poser!