Chapter 113: Hello, You Are So Bad

"Senior Wu, be careful. Chu Chuyan is known as the top talent among the younger generation, a genius among geniuses. You must not be careless," Yuan Wendong reminded him. The reason for arranging Wu Di to fight Chu Chuyan was that she had always been the pride and totem of the Chu family. Defeating her publicly would be a huge blow to the Chu family's prestige and would help the Yuan family continue their rise to power.

"Don't worry, I'm a major realm above her. Defeating her will be easy," Wu Di said indifferently. His current concern was how to win without revealing his true cultivation level. He glanced at the stage. The Prefect was one thing, but figures like Chu Zhongtian and Principal Jiang were not easy to fool. It would be troublesome if they noticed any flaws.

At that moment, Yue Shan was also cautioning Chu Chuyan: "Young Miss, the opponent is another person we haven't heard of. Based on previous matches, these types of fighters are tough nuts to crack. You must be careful."

Chu Chuyan hummed in acknowledgment, her expression calm.

Yue Shan chuckled wryly, thinking to himself that he was truly worrying for nothing. How could the Young Miss possibly lose?

Meanwhile, Qin Wanru was discussing with her husband: "Husband, even if Chuyan wins this match, we'll only be leading 4 to 3. There are still two matches left. Are we really going to lose this time?"

Clearly, she had great confidence in her elder daughter, but absolutely none in the remaining two participants.

Chu Zhongtian also showed some worry. "In the previous rounds, the Yuan family's masters fully exerted themselves. The person Xiao Zhao is facing shouldn't have a very high cultivation level. Coupled with the special properties of the Whip of Lamentation, Xiao Zhao might still have a chance to win."

He said this without much conviction, as his second daughter was usually unruly and willful, and didn't put much effort into cultivation.

As for Zuan facing Yuan Wendong, he simply ignored it, as that match was a guaranteed loss.

He frowned deeply. It made no sense. Even with the Wu family's help, their younger generation's cultivation couldn't compare to the Chu family's. Why had so many unheard-of masters suddenly appeared this time? It was too bizarre.

At that moment, Chu Chuyan lightly touched her toes, and her graceful figure slowly descended onto the arena. Her skirt billowed as she stood there, her elegant and ethereal demeanor, coupled with her graceful movements, instantly drew cheers from the entire training ground.

"Miss Chu, we support you!"

"Miss Chu is truly a peerless beauty. I wonder what kind of man would be fortunate enough to have her."

"Have these men gone mad from aphrodisiacs?"

...

Hearing the cheers from the crowd, Shi Kun on the stage smiled slightly. "As expected of the woman this young master fancies, she actually possesses such high popularity. Only this young master is worthy of such a perfect woman."

Suddenly, Zuan's face appeared in his mind. Shi Kun's smile instantly froze, and he felt as disgusted as if he had swallowed a fly.

Zuan was originally casually eating melon seeds and watching the show from below the stage when he suddenly noticed another large influx of rage points in the background, which amused him. It was clearly because Chu Chuyan was so beautiful, and many people were resentful at the thought of her marrying someone like him.

"Ah, this is what 'excellent' means. This is earning money while lying down," Zuan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Earning money? What money?" Chu Huanzhao, who was standing beside him, instantly perked up, tugging at his sleeve and asking urgently.

Zuan gave her a strange look. Had this girl tasted sweetness with him last time and now developed a craving for more?

"Uh, you misheard," he quickly said to divert her attention, then asked, "What is your sister's cultivation level, exactly?"

"Probably peak fifth rank, but I'm not entirely sure of the exact level," Chu Huanzhao replied.

Zuan was instantly amused. "She's your sister, and you don't even know?"

Chu Huanzhao snorted, "I don't care about such things."

At that moment, the Yuan family's contestant also stepped onto the stage. Zuan widened his eyes, intending to get a good look. He had never actually seen his 'cheap wife' fight officially before, and he wondered how far he was from truly mastering this world.

"I am Di Wu. I wish to experience Miss Chu's Snowflake Divine Sword!" Wu Di stepped onto the stage, gazing at the woman in white opposite him. He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. Her beautiful eyes were as deep and captivating as the night sky, her skin like snow, her lips crimson, and her features picturesque. Just a simple glance made his heart, which had been dormant for many years, pound.

Suddenly, a wave of melancholy washed over him. If he were truly a young man who had cultivated to the sixth rank, he would relentlessly pursue her. Unfortunately, he was already middle-aged, his potential exhausted. Such a peerless beauty was destined to be beyond his reach.

He wondered what kind of man could be worthy of such a captivating beauty!

Then he suddenly recalled the information he had received: the Chu family's eldest daughter had chosen a notorious good-for-nothing from Brightmoon City as her husband. How could that be? What virtue or ability did such a person possess? He wasn't even as good as me, so how could he be worthy of such a fairy-like woman?!

Rage points from Wu Di +999!

Zuan was originally below the stage, eating melon seeds and watching the show, when a sudden influx of rage points startled him. What was up with this Wu Di?

He looked around and finally pinpointed the Yuan family contestant on stage, who was staring intently at him.

Zuan pondered, "Wu Di... Di Wu... interesting."

At that moment, an official from the Prefect's mansion announced the start of the match. Wu Di on the stage also composed himself. Gazing at the exquisite woman opposite him, who was destined to be beyond his reach forever, he thought, "Today, I will make you remember me forever. Remember the crushing defeat I bring you today."

He drew his long saber, and a red flame coiled around it. Behind him, the faint apparition of a fierce tiger seemed to emerge. A scorching wave of heat spread outwards, its imposing aura causing many spectators near the arena to change their expressions.

"He's actually a high-rank fifth-grade practitioner! Where did the Yuan family get so many masters?"

"And he's fire-attributed, which directly counters Miss Chu's ice-attribute."

"I wonder who will counter whom."

"Fire can counter ice, but ice can also counter fire. It still depends on their respective cultivation levels."

Chu Chuyan's expression remained calm as she slowly drew her long sword. The blade was transparent, with a faint blue tint, and as it was exposed to the air, wisps of white vapor emanated from around it, clearly indicating that the extremely low temperature was causing the surrounding moisture to condense.

Zuan thought to himself, 'No wonder my 'cheap wife' has such a cold personality; even her weapon is ice. How could she not be cold normally? Her temperament is aloof, her cultivation method is ice-related, and she carries this 'ice person' thing around all day. Could the cold energy enter her body and cause menstrual cramps?'

He originally wanted to ask his sister-in-law beside him, but ultimately gave up. If he asked such a question, he would probably be seen as a pervert, right?

Wu Di roared, raising his long saber. He charged towards his opponent with terrifying momentum, like a burning tiger.

Zuan, watching from below, was startled. This guy's moves came with special effects. He didn't seem to be a simple character. He wondered if his 'cheap wife' could block it.

Chu Chuyan slowly raised her sword, without many flashy movements. With a flick of her wrist, she thrust her sword straight towards her opponent.

With a crisp "ding," Chu Chuyan's sword tip struck the opponent's saber blade. The ferocious flaming tiger instantly vanished, and a gust of strong wind dispersed from around them.

Spectators on one side felt an intense heat, while those on the other side felt a chill spread through their bodies.

The two separated after a single touch. Wu Di gazed at the elegant figure several yards away, utterly shocked. This woman's mastery of elemental energy was far superior to his own. Was this the gap between himself and the world's true geniuses?

But even a genius couldn't erase the nearly twenty years of cultivation I had over her. Today, she was destined to lose.

At the same time, Chu Chuyan also frowned slightly. The opponent's abundant vital energy was truly beyond her expectations. It seemed he was the strongest among the Yuan family's contestants this time, specifically chosen to deal with her?

Although both were lost in their own thoughts, their hands didn't stop. They quickly engaged in combat again, blades and swords clashing. Their figures blurred into streaks of shadows. Chu Chuyan's posture was graceful, while Di Wu's moves were fierce and brave. It was truly an evenly matched fight.

"This person can actually fight Miss Chu to a draw!"

"Since when did the Yuan family have such a master?"

...

Listening to the murmuring in the training ground, Qin Wanru felt some concern for her daughter. "Husband, what is this person's background?"

Chu Zhongtian's brows furrowed deeply. "I don't know, but I always find this person a bit strange. Logically, Chu Chuyan's Snowflake Divine Sword should carry bone-chilling coldness with every move. Ordinarily, opponents facing her would be affected by her cold energy, their movements inevitably becoming sluggish, and the gap would widen until they were quickly defeated. But this Di Wu seems completely unaffected by her cold, which is really odd."

Qin Wanru speculated, "Could it be that his fire-attribute cultivation method happens to counteract Chuyan's cold energy?"

"Perhaps," Chu Zhongtian said, continuing to focus on the battle.

At this point, the two on the arena had temporarily separated, each regulating the surging vital energy within their bodies.

Wu Di looked at his hands, which were already covered in a layer of frost. With a thought, a flame swept over them, and his hands returned to normal. He couldn't help but chuckle, "I've long heard that Young Miss Chu's Snowflake Divine Sword is incredibly marvelous, and seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation. Next, I'll be serious. Young Miss Chu, please be careful."

Yuan Wendong, below the stage, frowned. He wondered why Senior Wu Di was so talkative today; it wasn't like his usual aloof demeanor.

Only Zuan roughly guessed what was happening. "Hmph, this guy must see that my 'good wife' is beautiful and intends to show off in front of her to attract her attention."

What reassured him was that Chu Chuyan showed no reaction at all, still standing quietly like an ice queen, her eyes as calm as water.

Gazing at her clear, water-like eyes, Wu Di couldn't help but breathe rapidly. Regrettably, such a woman was destined to be beyond his reach, and all his hatred and regret burst forth.

Blazing Heaven Blade!

He leaped into the air, holding his long saber towards the sky. The flames on the blade suddenly surged, then transformed into a flaming saber more than ten meters long.

"Wow, even Kumarajiva's Flaming Saber isn't as cool as yours," Zuan exclaimed, sitting up straight. "I'll have to learn some flashy moves like that in the future. Imagine the swarm of female fans I'd get instantly!"

Chu Huanzhao, beside him, pouted. "Di Wu isn't getting many female fans from performing that."

Zuan waved his hand dismissively. "That's because his appearance is too poor. It only works if someone handsome like me performs it."

Although he spoke lightly, he still felt a bit nervous for Chu Chuyan. He wondered if she could handle it. If she were injured by that move, even just a few singed hairs would be a tremendous loss.

Chu Chuyan held her sword horizontally across her chest. As the blade slowly swayed, snowflakes appeared out of nowhere within several yards around her. Soon, more and more snowflakes emerged, and she seemed like a goddess amidst a blizzard.

The spectators in the training ground exclaimed:

"Wow, so beautiful~"

"You're overlooking the danger beneath the beauty; every snowflake in there could freeze you into an icicle."

"Do you think Miss Chu is so cold all day that her husband might freeze to death in the middle of the night if he sleeps while holding her?"

"What do you know? Even the coldest woman is warm inside."

"Oh, you're naughty~"