Chapter 593

"Gu Qing, I'm heading out for a bit. Our next match is at 10:30, so everyone can rest. I'll be back before the fight."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Okay~ But we just fought a virtual battle, so we're not tired at all. Please be careful, my lord."

"Alright, don't worry about me. Tang Ruan, Qi Yue, bye-bye."

"Hehe, see you later, my lord." — Tang Ruan.

"Bye-bye." — Qi Yue.

Click to enter the virtual training ground.

The moment he entered, he saw Zhao Huai.

"Zhao Chi, over here. I was just about to voice-call you."

Zhao Jiao was also beside him: "The Xiao family can't accept losing. They sent six people, and two were eliminated in the first round. Probably couldn't save face, so they came to pick a fight with us."

Zhao Huai said: "If they want to pick a fight, let them. We're upright and proper. Let's go, the review room is over there."

Zhao Chi nodded: "Alright, I do want to see what Xiaorui Society has to say. But… Lu Hong's match is at 10, right? Twelfth Sister, aren't you going to go supervise him?"

Zhao Jiao checked the time: "It's fine, there's still some time. I'll teleport over directly when it's time—it's very fast. Don't delay, let's go."

The three of them pushed through the crowd.

They quickly entered the passage beside them.

Zhao Chi could feel that passing through this passage would enter virtual space.

But the scene was just an ordinary meeting room.

In the middle was a large table, with over ten people already seated.

After Zhao Chi and the others entered, all those people turned to look.

A quick scan showed mostly familiar faces.

The Xiao family had two elders and three of the same generation; the Qi family had two elders and two of the same generation; plus five people he didn't recognize.

Those five unfamiliar people were all in uniform—probably staff of this virtual training ground.

On Zhao Chi's side, there were only the three juniors.

Their presence was overshadowed.

Over ten people had already taken every seat.

Zhao Chi and the others could only stand where they were.

Xiao elder Xiao Qiqian said: "Alright, Zhao Chi and the others are here. Begin the inspection."

Two staff members stood up and started to walk over.

Zhao Huai raised a hand: "Wait. Uncle Xiao, you say our Zhao Chi cheated—what evidence do you have?"

The Xiao and Zhao families don't get along, especially in recent years—it's gotten worse and worse.

Saying they're like fire and water isn't quite right.

But saying there are constant frictions is no problem.

However, many of the younger generation get along quite well.

You can tell from their names.

Several of the Zhao family elders all have the character "Qi" in their names, like Uncle Zhao Qizong and Second Uncle Zhao Qizu.

The Xiao family is the same—for example, the Xiao Qiqian speaking in front of us, and Xiao Qigong beside him, are also of the "Qi" generation.

Although relations are poor, on the surface they still address each other by seniority.

Xiao Qiqian said: "We detected abnormal data, and Xiao Rui also felt something was off during the battle, so we want to investigate. If you didn't cheat, of course you won't fear an inspection."

Zhao Chi said: "That's not how it works. Of course I don't fear an inspection, but there has to be a basis for one."

Xiao Rui said: "You know perfectly well what you did. Why didn't my Wailing Ghost work on your soldiers? And how could my Skeleton Explosion deal no damage to your soldiers? They still chased us down and hacked at us! How the hell does that make sense?"

Zhao Huai said: "There are many spiritual techniques and many talents. Just because something blocks your skill doesn't mean it's cheating."

Xiao Qiqian nodded: "That's true, but could Zhao Chi really have such talents and skills? I don't believe it."

Zhao Jiao was about to speak.

Qi elder Qi Hengyi cut in: "Exactly. Today we're not bullying the young with our age, nor using numbers to gang up—we simply don't believe the Zhao family would cheat, so we came to see for ourselves and uphold fairness. Zhao Chi, just let them inspect you—it's quick."

Zhao Chi noticed Qi Yu sitting beside Qi Hengyi—his opponent in the next match.

He didn't say a word.

He silently watched Zhao Chi.

As if waiting for something.

Zhao Jiao said: "Of course an inspection is fine, but Qi Yu is Zhao Chi's opponent in the next match. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Qi Hengyi laughed: "Zhao Jiao, you're overthinking it. Our Qi Yu relies entirely on his own strength—he wouldn't stoop to such underhanded tricks."

Zhao Huai frowned: "Uncle Qi, it sounds like you've got something implied in your words. If you're not using underhanded tricks, are you saying we are?"

Xiao Rui snorted: "If Zhao Chi didn't fucking cheat, why is he still hemming and hawing here? Just inspect him already! An orphan like you could have this kind of strength? Bullshit!"

Zhao Chi was a little surprised.

Originally he had sympathized with the Xiao family's situation and hadn't taken Xiao Rui's words too seriously during the battle.

But Xiao Rui kept provoking him again and again.

From the very start, Zhao Chi had never provoked him.

It was always Xiao Rui stirring up trouble.

Zhao Chi smiled: "You're asking me why? Isn't it just because you're a waste? What the hell Wailing Ghost—I just saw you screaming impotently here."

Xiao Rui got worked up hearing this.

"My Wailing Ghost has never failed—let's see you keep talking tough!"

After saying this, Xiao Rui suddenly opened his mouth wide.

Letting out a soul-shaking cry.

"Ah————!!"

The piercing sound echoed through the room.

But Xiao Rui's target was Zhao Chi alone.

Zhao Chi felt a chill run through his entire body.

He involuntarily took a step back.

An inexplicable urge to flee rose within him.

The Xiao Rui he had ignored moments ago now filled him with fear.

"Xiao Rui! What are you doing!" Zhao Huai shouted, raising his hand to lift the fear state from Zhao Chi.

The staff member beside them was stunned.

"What's going on? Didn't you set the safe mode? How could he use spiritual technique?"

Another staff member said, "The scan only takes a few seconds—how was I supposed to know they'd talk this long and still start fighting?"

"Enough talking, switch to safe mode now."

Soon, something seemed to appear in the room.

But it was impossible to sense exactly what.

A few seconds later, the fear in Zhao Chi's heart vanished like smoke.

But what followed in its place was a surge of anger.

"Fuck your mother, Xiao Rui, you're asking to die! Lian Wu!"

The iron blade was drawn.

Zhao Chi slashed without hesitation.

Three strikes, every one aimed at the head.

"Your mother!" Xiao Rui scrambled backward.

Bang bang bang!

Zhao Chi failed to land a hit on Xiao Rui.

He was blocked by Xiao Xiao Qiqian.

The staff member beside them was furious too: "Why did you only disable spiritual technique? Disable combat arts too—all damaging actions must be nullified!"

Another staff member cursed under his breath: "Damn it, why is this scan such a hassle this time."

After catching Zhao Chi's blade, Xiao Xiao Qiqian shoved him back.

Zhao Chi staggered back three heavy steps.

Xiao Xiao Qiqian said, "Enough, you two are both too impulsive. Stop the irrelevant talk—any problems will be clear once we run the scan."