Black Myth: Starting from the Destined One
Chapter 259 - 200: Affectionate Sword!

Chapter 259: Chapter 200: Affectionate Sword!

This match was still the center of attention, as Sect Master Zhuge Junchen of the Flame Cloud Sect and Night Traveler, Muqiang Baoshan, wanted to witness Li Ping’an’s true strength, and the other cultivators also wanted to know whether Li Ping’an could become a dark horse like the Zhengyi Taoist cultivator Nangong Zhidao of Group B.

Meanwhile, the monk Jia Zhengfeng of Zhengyi Temple still had a smile on his face, as if he already knew that Li Ping’an would certainly win.

Of course, some lecherous male cultivators were all eyeing Zixia’s pretty face and started teasing,

"Do you think this Zixia will end up the same as Shi Rouzhong from the last match at Yanyue Sect?"

"How could that be? Li Ping’an is not as shameless, obscene, or despicable as Wang Tianran; how could he embarrass Zixia?"

"Are you crazy? You think Li Ping’an is The World’s Foremost Talented King Tianran? How could he possibly have King Tianran’s ability to control people’s hearts with spellwork?"

"I’m not so sure; haven’t you seen that Ghost Taoist backing up Li Ping’an? That Ghost Taoist has many wicked tricks up his sleeve; it might very well turn into a scene where Zixia is controlled by Li Ping’an!"

"Quick, look! Look! They’ve finally made a move!"

The crowd then saw Li Ping’an and Zixia charging at each other with great momentum, eyes fiercely locked in combat, yet to everyone’s surprise, the force with which Li Ping’an and Zixia attacked was quite impressive, but as soon as they clashed, it was like an old man and an old woman practicing Tai Chi, all soft and gentle, pulling their punches, sparing each other. Although they went back and forth, neither of them was willing to really hurt the other.

"Come on! What’s going on here? If they’re not going to fight, why start at all? Are they acting all gentle because they didn’t have their meals?"

The crowd then saw Li Ping’an and Zixia "clashing" for a dozen moves before getting entangled with each other. It looked like a fight, but in fact, it was flirting. Both of them were gazing at each other tenderly, their eyes filled with love almost melting into threads!

"Zixia, to be honest, do you want to win this match?"

Li Ping’an said in a soft tone, while holding Zixia’s slender waist.

Zixia also spoke at the same time:

"Young Master Li, do you want to win?"

"I don’t want to win against you!"

After the two spoke simultaneously, they shared a knowing smile.

"I understand that if the fight were real, I would stand no chance against you."

Zixia tested gently, while Li Ping’an laughed lecherously,

"That would depend on the situation. If it’s here, you are certainly no match for me, but if it’s on the bed... aren’t you the one who gets to decide how you want to win?"

"Talking about this in front of so many people, you’re awful!"

Zixia playfully pummeled Li Ping’an’s chest with her little fists and said earnestly,

"Young Master Li, we haven’t seen each other for many days, how have you suddenly become so formidable? I’ve even become unworthy to be your teacher..."

Li Ping’an pinched Zixia’s cheek and told the truth,

"Since we parted at Five Finger Mountain and Five Finger Peaks, I have met many formidable people and sought advice from them. You once praised my talent for cultivation when we first met, didn’t you? Thus, after receiving guidance from many famous masters, I have gained the strength I have today."

As Li Ping’an’s tone changed, he started sweet-talking again,

"But no matter how powerful I get, in front of you, I’m always that smooth-talking, wayward Li Ping’an. Not only will I not bully you, but I will also protect you. Once we are married, I will teach you my Taoist magic, and we can cultivate together in Yin and Yang, and aim to become immortals together. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"

"You’re so annoying..."

Zixia pretended to be knocked out by Li Ping’an’s tender punch and leaned into his embrace, continuing,

"I told my eldest senior brother and master about letting you join Qingyun Sect, and I also secretly found a way to tell master about our marriage plans. I think the results should be out in a few days."

Li Ping’an, thrilled, thought to himself that his efforts and patient waiting along the way had finally paid off, thus he brought up the most pressing issue at hand,

"That’s for later, but what should we do now? Should you win or should I?"

Zixia hesitated for a moment:

"Are you really a cultivator from Mount Longhu? If you are, then I’ll lose to you; if you’re not, I need to win, otherwise I won’t be able to explain it to my senior brother."

Li Ping’an quickly explained how he became a cultivator of Mount Longhu and, moved by his story, Zixia responded,

"Young Master Li, you must have suffered much to find and wait for me these many days."

Li Ping’an took Zixia’s hand and twirled her around, then made a feint attack,

"Zixia, do you see that hideous Ghost Taoist over there?"

After glancing at the Ghost Taoist staring intently from below and then back at Li Ping’an in confusion, Zixia asked,

"Of course, I’ve seen him. Why would you suddenly bring him up?"

Li Ping’an explained the reason for the Ghost Taoist’s presence there, and Zixia took a step back, feigned a palm strike, and as Li Ping’an pretended to be hit, closed in on Zixia,

"So, I must win against you, or that old guy will kill me!"

"Young Master Li, I understand!"

Zixia said with understanding,

"This all started because of me; I won’t make it difficult for you. After we pretend to fight for a bit longer, I will voluntarily admit defeat."

Li Ping’an, deeply touched, said,

"Zixia, you’re always the best to me, but if you were to admit defeat, how would you explain it to your eldest senior brother afterward?"

Zixia naively answered,

"Eldest senior brother has always been most protective of me. I mentioned it to him before I stepped into the arena; he won’t blame me for losing to you. Besides, our Qingyun Sect still has guaranteed spots, so my win or loss doesn’t cause any substantial harm to the Sect!"

"Great! That’s settled then!"

So, Li Ping’an and Zixia started fighting in a manner of advancing and retreating under the watchful eyes of all.