Reborn as a Mortal Heiress Pampered by Big Shots
Chapter 175 - 171 Begging for abuse delivered to your doorstep!

Chapter 175: 171 Begging for abuse delivered to your doorstep!

He had also mentioned how she never used it again afterwards.

Turns out she had given it to another "predestined person"!

To receive the Heavenly Gifted Sword, carving open heaven and earth, she alone.

He turned to look at Xia Ye, couldn’t help but laugh out of exasperation.

Truly whimsical without self-awareness.

Meeting his gaze, Xia Ye felt inexplicably guilty.

Before Jiang Xuan had finished looking at it, Tang Shiji just couldn’t bear to part with it anymore and directly took the sword back from his hands, carefully sheathed the treasured sword, and hung it back on the wall before turning to Jiang Xuan with a relatively polite expression, "Mr. Jiang, what brings you here today?"

They, the Swordsmanship Hall, had nothing to do with these business tycoons.

Xia Ye explained, "He’s my friend."

Following her explanation, Tang Shiji’s gaze returned to Xia Ye, showing noticeably more interest in her than in any Mr. Jiang.

His eyes were bright with admiration and worship, almost like a starstruck fan, "Jiaojiao, did you say she’s your classmate?"

Tang Tianjiao proudly lifted her chin, "Yes, she’s the Xia Ye I always talk about to you."

Tang Shiji’s expression changed again, "So she’s the Xia Ye who got full marks in the Chinese exam this time?"

Tang Tianjiao took pride in it, "Mhm, Grandpa, you don’t know, but not only is she good at Chinese, she’s also incredibly skilled. It might be hard for you to believe, but I may not even be able to beat her!"

Tang Shiji laughed heartily, "Why wouldn’t I believe that, how could you possibly compare? Stop joking around."

Tang Tianjiao: ......

That hurts!

She softly tugged on Xia Ye’s sleeve, "Bro Ye, my grandpa is a bit off today. Let’s go to the outer hall."

Xia Ye nodded and agreed.

Jiang Xuan followed Xia Ye as they strolled through the dojo.

Tang Tianjiao performed a piece of swordsmanship she had recently learned for the two of them. She had brought Bro Ye here today intending to show off her real strength and regain some face.

She performed with great vigor, and the treasured sword in her firm grip whirled around like a great snake wrapped in silver, agile and spirited.

When the swordsmanship sequence ended, all the disciples in the outer hall applauded and admired, except for Xia Ye and Jiang Xuan, whose reactions were more subdued.

However, when Tang Tianjiao excitedly asked Xia Ye if she looked cool and awesome, Xia Ye was still considerate enough to compliment, "Not bad! Very promising!"

Tang Shiji stood aside, shaking his head in embarrassment, performing in front of an expert – so shameful.

Tang Shiji was to teach a lesson given by the Hall Master himself shortly after and felt nervous thinking about teaching in front of a highly skilled practitioner.

Many of his sword techniques were developed from what the expert had taught him over three days. If his demonstration during the lesson wasn’t perfect, it would be too embarrassing.

Tang Tianjiao rested on one side while Xia Ye glanced at Jiang Xuan, "You seem pretty skilled with a sword. Have you practiced before?"

Jiang Xuan nodded his chin slightly, "Indeed, I have."

Xia Ye’s lips formed a thin line, pondering for a moment, "It’s not... that you learned from those old men dancing with swords in the park, is it?"

She thought Uncle Jiang, with his gentle and refined appearance, didn’t seem like someone skilled in martial arts or swordplay.

Jiang Xuan laughed in disbelief, "What are you saying?"

Xia Ye considerately dropped the subject, "It’s nothing, practicing with them often is good for you."

Jiang Xuan: ...

Tang Shiji went back to the resting room to prepare for the lesson, but when he came out, he couldn’t find Xia Ye anywhere.

Fearing the expert would disappear again, he began to search frantically inside and outside, but to no avail.

Finally, he asked the disciple who had been guarding the door, "Did you see Yeye leave?"

The disciple shook his head, "Master, no one has left."

Tang Shiji sighed in resignation, "Ah, she must have teleported again!"

Disciple: ???

Tang Shiji was feeling heartbroken when a burst of a girl’s laughter came from the restroom area.

Xia Ye and Tang Tianjiao came out of the restroom.

Her spiritual energy hadn’t recovered yet, and teleportation was out of the question for the time being.

Tang Shiji’s mood immediately brightened, and as he looked in Xia Ye’s direction, a joyful smile appeared on his lips.

The hall master’s personal lesson was about to begin, and the disciples had already gathered around the arena.

Tang Shiji was ready to go on stage when, unexpectedly, uninvited guests arrived.

They were also three people dressed in kendo outfits.

But they were not wearing the uniforms of the Aihua Swordsmanship Hall; emblazoned on the dojo emblem on their chests was: Juying Swordsmanship Dojo.

The trio had a strong presence, and their expressions made it clear they were up to no good.

Standing in the center was the hall master of Juying Swordsmanship Dojo, Lei Tianhu.

The two following him looked like his disciples, one with a head of red hair, the other with green.

Xia Ye narrowed her eyes, weren’t these the two thugs who failed in harassing Gu Mingzhi, got a beating from her, and went crying to the police station for help?

When Red Hair and Green Hair saw Xia Ye, they clearly were taken aback; they exchanged glances, moved their mouths as if to say ’What bad luck! Her again?’

Without making a sound, they hid behind Lei Tianhu, obviously making themselves ready to ride on the coattails of his power.

After a brief self-introduction, everyone understood.

This was the newly opened swordsmanship hall next door, coming to issue a challenge.

Tang Shiji stood to the front, and his disciples automatically lined up behind him.

The Juying Swordsmanship Dojo had just opened a little over a week ago; on their opening day, it happened to clash with Tang Shiji setting off firecrackers to celebrate his granddaughter’s mock exams, and Lei Tianhu took it personally, thinking it was a deliberate attempt to overshadow him.

Furthermore, considering the renowned reputation of the Aihua Swordsmanship Hall, Lei Tianhu originally wanted to open his dojo nearby to compete for business but soon realized he couldn’t outperform them. After over a week since opening, the Juying Swordsmanship Dojo had been deserted, which was very bleak.

Lei Tianhu then directed all his anger towards Tang Shiji.

The Juying Swordsmanship Dojo taught Eastern swordsmanship; different regions have different schools of swordsmanship, which Tang Shiji didn’t discriminate against, but Lei Tianhu’s character was another story...

Recently, Tang Shiji had also heard about Lei Tianhu spreading slander about their Aihua Swordsmanship Hall, but with Aihua’s deep roots, it was not something that could be shaken by their petty tricks.

Seeing this tactic was ineffective, Lei Tianhu resorted to issuing a direct challenge at the dojo.

But Tang Shiji wasn’t scared; he had dedicated his life to mastering swordsmanship and wasn’t afraid of a duel.

Thinking this, he was about to accept the challenge when Lei Tianhu gave a sly smile, waved his hand in a pretentious manner, and said, "Hall Master Tang wants to fight me personally? Then I dare not strike. Hall Master Tang is over seventy years old; if I were to hurt you, I couldn’t afford the compensation!"

Red Hair and Green Hair laughed along boisterously behind him but, as they caught Xia Ye’s cold gaze, their laughter grew weaker until they fell silent.

Tang Shiji chuckled softly, knowing Lei Tianhu was too scared to accept the challenge, and disdainfully said nothing, only responding lightly, "Then I will have the kids from our hall practice with you, how about that?"

Lei Tianhu laughed hypocritically, "Since Hall Master Tang has spoken, I respectfully comply. But since you’re so formidable, Hall Master Tang, surely anyone you choose from your hall is an expert, right? How about you let me pick one, and if I win, you close your hall for a month. Of course, if I lose, I will shut down Juying Swordsmanship Dojo forever! How about that for a fair deal?"

Upon hearing this, the disciples raised their swords in unison, "Hall Master, agree to it! Any one of us going out to fight would easily win!"

Tang Tianjiao was furious as well, "Grandpa! They are bullying us right at our doorstep! We can’t endure this anymore!"

Tang Shiji pondered for a moment, thinking Lei Tianhu meant his disciples, and then sneered, "Fine, as you say."

Lei Tianhu "tch"ed, revealing a treacherous smirk, "Good, then let’s agree on this, I will pick someone from inside the hall, and if I lose, I will dismantle my dojo, but if I win, you close your hall for a month!"

Tang Shiji nodded and pointed to the disciples beside him, "Then, Hall Master Lei, go ahead and choose."

Even against the disciples, Lei Tianhu felt confident he would not lose, but since today’s challenge had significant meaning—if he could force Aihua Swordsmanship Hall to close for a month, he could definitely steal a lot of business—thus, he had to pick someone he was absolutely sure of.

The disciples were eager for battle, yet Lei Tianhu didn’t even glance their way, his eyes directly falling upon Xia Ye, Tang Tianjiao, and Jiang Xuan, who stood outside the arena.

He gave a smug smile, having said he would choose from within the hall, but he didn’t specify it had to be from among the disciples.

Tang Shiji was truly naive.

Among these three, two were women and one a genteel CEO.

Picking any of them, he was certain to win!

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