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Chapter 403 - 403 346 Qi Fortune Is Here (4k)_2

Chapter 403: Chapter 346 Qi Fortune Is Here! (4k)_2 Chapter 403: Chapter 346 Qi Fortune Is Here! (4k)_2 Zhao Hao saw the two arguing and hurriedly said:

“Gentlemen, it is improper to draw swords at today’s gathering. How about we fight another day?”

“I came here today not intending to leave empty-handed,” Shangguan Yu replied, not giving him much face.

Although the Shangguan Family is not as prominent as the top ten Immortal Sects, they are still absolutely among the top forces; there is no need to be overly conciliatory to a weaker Zhao Hao.

Zhao Hao’s face remained calm. Instead, he smiled and said:

“Brother Shangguan, according to the rules, even if you challenge someone, you should challenge the one ranked seventh on the Hidden Dragon List. Why must you cling to Brother Bai?”

Shangguan Yu’s gaze sharpened, looking at Zhao Hao with a mocking smile:

“Oh, do you have a grudge against the Demon Blade?”

Zhao Hao’s opening remark was clearly steering the conflict towards Chen Yuan. Anyone could sense it.

Zhao Hao just laughed and didn’t deny it but simply said:

“Zhao has no acquaintance with Demon Blade, how can there be any grudge? It’s just that I find his conduct distasteful. A court hound, relying on his backers, actually bloodwashed the martial arts community of Tangshan. It’s truly a disgrace to Jianghu.

Poor Brother Shen Yi, was actually exterminated by the Demon Blade….”

Of course, the truth wasn’t like that. It was just because of Jiang He that he was venting at Chen Yuan. Plus, Zhao Hao was jealous, feeling that Chen Yuan didn’t deserve such a reputation and talent, and thus he interjected.

As soon as Zhao Hao finished speaking, a few voices of agreement came from nearby.

“Yes, Chen Yuan is truly evil, and it’s said that calamity shouldn’t reach one’s family, yet he quarrels with others and exterminates their families—a mere executioner.”

“Exactly, it’s a pity that old Zhu is too weak; otherwise, how could he tolerate such a hound causing chaos?”

“Truly a disgrace to our Jianghu.”

People kept sighing.

It was normal for them to feel this way. Chen Yuan’s rise had been too fast, too unexplainable. Resentful of this and with his identity as a court hound, people found it easier to criticize him.

Not to mention him, even Jiang He would be discussed as a court hound unworthy of the name Sword God.

Shangguan Yu sneered, looking down at a crowd of incompetents around him and indifferently said:

“Single-handedly, he swept through a prefecture, fought nine Reach Profounds alone, and made it into the top ten of the Hidden Dragon List. What does it matter whether he is a court hound or not?

My Shangguan family also holds court positions. How then, in your eyes, am I also a court hound?”

“No…no…no… how can the Demon Blade compare to Brother Shangguan?” Zhao Hao forced a laugh.

“Indeed, how can the Demon Blade compare to Brother Shangguan? The Shangguan family serves the people as officials, completely different from those hound-like figures.”

“Exactly, exactly.”

Those who had just spoken hurriedly agreed, fearing that Shangguan Yu might vent his anger on them.

Shangguan Yu continued:

“I have not yet met Chen Yuan, but I have long heard of his reputation and wish to fight him to determine who is superior. However, I will not indulge in idle gossip like a woman.

If you truly dislike him, then draw your swords and battle him; only then will I respect you as real men, and not merely talkers who,

in reality, when facing Chen Yuan, dare not utter a word.”

The crowd, embarrassed, quickly lowered their heads.

Shangguan Yu was right. They only dared talk, lacking the courage to actually challenge Chen Yuan. That killing god was not someone they could compare to.

Bai Changqing indifferently said:

“Brother Shangguan seems to have known the Demon Blade for a long time?”

“Not really. I’ve only heard that he is formidable in close combat, unparalleled in saber technique, and a worthy adversary. Now that he ranks before me, if there is a chance, of course, I would invite him to a battle to see if he is as formidable as his reputation suggests,” Shangguan Yu replied indifferently.

He admired the strong and despised the weak.

Especially those who only talked tough without backing it up.

If they were brave enough to fight with their lives on the line, he would respect them.

“Aren’t you afraid of being defeated by him?”

“Being surpassed by him would be his skill, why should I fear it? We Martial Artists do not fear a single defeat,” Shangguan Yu declared sternly.

“Then why don’t you go challenge him, and if you overpower him, come challenge me?”

Bai Changqing really didn’t want to clash; if he could divert the other party, that would be best.

“He is not here at the moment. How can I battle him?” Shangguan Yu said.

“Hmm…then go challenge Wei Wuya. I heard that guy is also a martial fanatic and not far from Guangling. You two are quite suited for a spar,” Bai Changqing said with a faint smile.

Shangguan Yu grimaced and muttered in a low voice:

“You seem calm and indifferent, but it turns out you’re just trying to trap me. Wei Wuya is so strong; wouldn’t I be seeking death by going there?”

Although the top ten ranks on the Hidden Dragon List seem close, there is actually a division. The universally acknowledged top three have been challenged before, but the rankings have always remained as stable as mountains among those men.

Challengers are merely fleeting like a fleeting cloud. Shangguan Yu is keen to fight, true, but he is no fool; moreover, is Heavenly Demon Hall a place one can easily visit?

If it were so simple, wouldn’t the imperial court have reclaimed Blood State long ago?

Zhao Hao watched as the two completely ignored him. He felt somewhat angry, thinking they were stealing the spotlight, but his expression did not show it; instead, he found an appropriate opportunity to say:

“Gentlemen, today is a gathering for debate. Why bring up such unpleasant matters?”

Shangguan Yu, expressionless, was unwilling to say more. Debating with them? A bunch of mediocre people worthy of a debate?

Among those present, the only one worth his attention was Bai Changqing alone; the others were just background—a bunch of nothings.

Bai Changqing didn’t respond but just smiled and lightly sipped a cup of Spiritual Wine.