flstandardbreds Chapter 182 Request for a Battle
Chapter 182 Request for a Battle
After the rules were repeated, everyone automatically divided into two groups. Another group took the written test and went to another city wall, leaving only one group standing on the platform. Everyone was ready to go, with their fists clenched.
Nalan Yanyu nodded slightly: "This prince declares that the recruitment meeting has begun..."
"Sorry, I'm late!"
Suddenly, a lazy, husky voice drifted in from the horizon, gently brushing past the ears of everyone present like a gentle breeze. The voice held a unique charm that drew everyone's attention.
Yan Jinyao's previously calm heart suddenly trembled, as if struck by lightning, instantly losing her balance. This voice was like a magical key, easily unlocking a long-buried emotion deep within her heart, causing her heart to involuntarily surge with tingling sensations. She subconsciously turned her head and looked in the direction of the voice.
As far as the eye could see, Xing Jian, clad in a familiar moon-white robe, appeared before everyone like an immortal descending from the earth. His posture was remarkably relaxed and casual, yet exuding an indescribable elegance and composure. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, framing a wickedly charming smile, adding a touch of enchantment to his already unparalleled handsome features, a dazzling and captivating allure. He exuded a carefree and uninhibited aura, as if nothing in the world could restrain his unbridled spirit, naturally becoming the center of attention.
Nalan Yanyu and Mo Cerong, who had been chattering away in a sarcastic tone just a moment ago, saw their expressions change dramatically the moment Xing Jian appeared. They were stunned for a moment, then their faces turned extremely grim, with a subtle hint of fear in their eyes.
Yan Jinyao slowly stood up, her beautiful eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation. Her gaze was fixed on Xing Jian, as if she wanted to imprint his entire being deeply within her vision. She parted her red lips and whispered in a slightly trembling voice, "Master Xing..." Her tone was filled with endless longing and attachment.
Seeing this, Xing Jian smiled slightly, nodded to Yan Jinyao, and then slowly turned around to face Nalan Yanyu. He was still smiling, but there was a hint of playfulness in his smile. He spoke slowly, "Prince Nalan, I'm so sorry that I'm a little late. I hope you can forgive me! Tell me about your Yunzhou. The roads are so bumpy and full of potholes. It really took me a long time to get here! Moreover, I've only been here for a few days and my skin feels so dry! And the climate here is terrible. Even the water tastes weird. In my opinion, shouldn't you consider moving to a better place?"
Well, the most sarcastic ninja appeared. He started to complain about other people as soon as he appeared. I have never seen such a sarcastic mouth!
Everyone thought about it and was puzzled. The three young masters in the world had never cared about each other and were always polite when they met. Why did Prince Mo and Young Master Xing act like they had eaten gunpowder and attacked Prince Nalan like crazy today!
Poor Prince Nalan was bombarded by two people repeatedly but he could still keep smiling. I admire him!
"This prince has failed to provide such a good reception. After the recruitment meeting, I will personally apologize to Master Xing," Nalan Yanyu said. Xing Jian's lips curled slightly, a faint smile appearing, but he didn't say anything. As if he hadn't noticed Wu'er's gesture for a seat, his gaze passed through the crowd and fell on the woman behind him. He gently raised his hand and pointed toward the empty seat beside him, indicating that the woman should take a seat first.
Yan Jinyao was originally looking at Xing Jian with full anticipation, but when she looked in the direction of Xing Jian's movements, she was stunned - it turned out that there was a woman standing quietly behind Xing Jian!
The woman was dressed in a bright yellow dress, her figure graceful and charming, like a flower in full bloom in spring. Her face was incredibly pretty, especially her large, watery eyes, which shone brightly and passionately like stars in the night sky, overflowing with deep affection and joy for Xing Jian.
Could this beautiful woman be Xing Jian's fiancée? Yan Jinyao couldn't help but wonder, and at the same time, a chill spread rapidly from the bottom of her heart, as if instantly cooling her fiery heart by half.
The woman seemed to be aware of the many eyes cast at her, and a shy blush appeared on her face. She bit her lower lip lightly, smiled slightly, and then walked lightly to the designated seat and sat down.
At this point, Xing Jian finally withdrew his gaze. He looked around thoughtfully, his eyes seemingly casual yet filled with endless meaning. For a moment, the entire room was filled with an elusive atmosphere.
After a moment, Xing Jian cleared his throat and said, "I know that everyone here has come for this recruitment meeting. Seeing you today, I can see that it is indeed worthy of its reputation. Not only does this place gather many of the top martial arts masters, but it also gathers the most talented people in the world. It can be said to be a true gathering of heroes. However..." At this point, Xing Jian suddenly turned around and faced the crowd. Although there was a faint smile on his eyebrows, that smile did not reach the depths of his eyes. "I wonder if Prince Nalan really has such great ability to accommodate and control so many talented people?"
Everyone was shocked: Wow, a head-on confrontation has begun. They seemed to be able to see the undercurrent beneath the calm expression.
"If you have any questions, Master Xing, why not have a competition?" Nalan Yanyu said calmly.
The recruitment meeting was organized by Nalan Yanyu, how could he allow others to question him!
Xing Jian smiled, his meaning unclear. "I've heard that Prince Nalan's subordinates are all skilled in both civil and military matters. I wonder if Prince Nalan would be willing to test them against me?"
Everyone looked at the scene in astonishment, and couldn't help but whisper to each other: "Aren't they the protagonists? How come they changed so quickly?"
At this time, Nalan Yanyu shouted: "Xing Gongzi, please speak——"
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if an arrow had been shot from a bow, ready to be released!
Xing Jian approached with a smile, his steps light and carefree. He was tall and slender, his white robe fluttering in the wind, accentuating his graceful demeanor. On his face, as delicate as a knife, a pair of narrow eyes gleamed, now narrowed slightly, revealing a subtle cunning.
Xing Jian's thin lips gently opened, and a sweet voice like a spring breeze blowing across the strings of a zither came out slowly: "Please, Su Yanhua, fight with me!"
The words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves. The previously quiet crowd suddenly erupted in an uproar, with all sorts of discussions echoing everywhere.
"Su Yanhua? Isn't that the famous General Su?" someone shouted in surprise.
Another person immediately echoed, "It seems so. I didn't expect that she would come to Prince Nalan's place!"
"But why didn't she attend the recruitment meeting? I didn't see her!" someone else asked curiously.
"Who knows how she got here? Maybe she has some special relationship with Prince Nalan, so she can follow the prince directly and doesn't need to participate in that damn recruitment meeting at all!" Someone guessed sourly.