A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the Lantern Festival was quickly approaching.
A month is both a short time and a long time. What is long is that a lot of things can happen during it.
For example, Zhu Yong committed suicide because he became a disabled person, Lin Ya lost half a catty, Lao Wang next door had a secret meeting with the widow, and someone's paparazzi gave birth to a child.
But the biggest thing that happened during this period was that a month ago, the national master's disciple Moji was severely injured by a man and a woman. Later, it was the national master who took action and saved his life.
But what is even more surprising is that the Imperial Master did not take action against those two people. Instead, he said a few polite words, "How are your parents?" Then the matter was revealed without even asking the reason.
Just kidding, even if the Imperial Master is a core disciple of the Ziyan Sect, those two are the descendants of the powerful Jindan and must not be provoked.
A month has passed since the incident, and the matter has faded away a lot. But just yesterday, another incident happened that shocked the entire Junlan City, and the protagonist of this incident was also Mo Ji.
The incident was that during the Lantern Festival, Moji dueled with Chucheng, the grandson of Wu Linghou!
In an uproar, this incident became the focus of Junlan City, even overshadowing the incident of Mo Ji being beaten. There were even monks from the Luoyun Sect watching the battle.
Some are happy, some are sad, and some are cursing.
Fortunately for Lin Ya, she knew that even if Mo Ji's injury was not healed, Chu Cheng would still be injured, just like an injured adult man fighting a healthy three-year-old child.
Lin Qingrou was worried, secretly thinking that Chu Cheng was reckless and those in the Houfu.
It was the people who were being cursed. Since that day when Chu Cheng acted bravely for justice, his reputation has become very good. In addition, his Qingping tune has attracted the admiration of some famous women. But he is just a mortal, how can he compete with the monks?
That ink mark is so shameless!
Of course, what everyone doesn't know is that there is another person who is happy.
That is Chu Cheng.
Chu Cheng felt happy in his heart, but he didn't expect that he would get hurt by cheating casually. He was very satisfied that Moji was seriously injured. Although he felt a little guilty for using Nangong Xue and Nangong Yan, he really had no choice but to find a gun to use.
I have never fought with a monk.
"Little Marquis, I spread the news last night, and now the city is in turmoil!" the housekeeper said respectfully from the side.
"Well, thank you, Uncle Liu!" Chu Cheng nodded.
The news of this decisive battle was spread by Chu Cheng's people. Mo Ji's life must not be hurt during the fight, but his reputation must be ruined.
No one would think that Mo Ji was injured and Chu Cheng was taking advantage of others' danger by wanting to duel with him.
On the contrary, more people still think that Chu Cheng is like a mantis blocking the car and does not overestimate his own capabilities.
Moji is a monk, and Chu Cheng has just tempered his body! It has only been a few months, and it is impossible to enter Xiantian so quickly. Even if he enters Xiantian, he still cannot beat Moji.
Some casinos have even started taking opening bets on the Lantern Festival duel.
"Very good, Mo Ji Qi is at the fourth level. Now he is seriously injured. Even if it takes a month, he will not recover. Now I have a lot of confidence in the battle." Chu Cheng murmured.
"Although there is a difference between the fourth and third levels of Qi Gathering, it is not as big as the difference between the seventh and sixth levels. I am 70% sure of this battle!"
Chu Cheng shook his head: "If I can understand the second form of Tengtian, I will be fully confident, but it is too difficult. The first form is not yet advanced."
"Tomorrow there should be core disciples of the Luoyun Sect coming to watch the battle. Even if Moji is seriously injured, there should be no need to worry about the retaliation of the national master." Chu Cheng's eyes flashed and he secretly decided to beat Moji to death! At least he should be stripped of his wounds.
Skin.
"Little Marquis!"
Chu Cheng turned around and saw Chu Lan again dressed in black and carrying a gun on his back.
The head of the gun is shiny, the body of the gun is pitch black, and it weighs at least a hundred kilograms.
Chu Cheng nodded and stood up.
He knew why Chu Lan was looking for him. As the duel period was approaching, Chu Lan always looked for him to discuss.
After all, Chu Cheng rarely fights with others, only twice so far. He can gain more fighting experience by sparring with others.
The two of them walked in tandem and soon arrived at the martial arts training ground.
"Please!" Chu Lan extended his hand to signal.
Chu Cheng pulled out a long sword from the weapon rack and put himself on guard. After all, he was sparring with his own people, so he must not take out a spiritual weapon to avoid accidental injury.
Chu Cheng was on full alert, staring straight at the opposite side.
"Zheng!" The spear swung out and pierced forward! A cold wind blew up.
Chu Cheng recited the incantation silently, and the sword flew out with a whoosh in his hand. He kept retreating! He wanted to distance himself from the spear.
The long sword flew quickly, Chu Lan gave a light drink, and raised the long sword upwards, shaking away the flying sword.
Chu Cheng's eyes narrowed, and at the moment when the spear was shocked by the sword, he jumped forward and punched out! Hitting the chest!
Chu Lan was just shocked by the long sword, and the energy in his body was rippling. He took a deep breath and fought back to block it!
Just when the fist was approaching, Chu Cheng's mouth showed a smile, and he saw the flying sword spinning in the air, turning into three sword shadows and stabbing Chu Lan's back.
Chu Lan's expression remained unchanged and he took two steps back.
"Sweep thousands of armies!" Chu Lan shouted! The gun body glowed faintly and swept away in all directions.
"Dang Dang Dang" several times!
The three flying swords shook out in this sweep!
Chu Cheng was shocked. He had relied on this trick to win several times before, but he didn't expect that this time he was all knocked away.
Although using an ordinary sword to use sword light and shadow is far more powerful than a spiritual weapon, it cannot be easily blown away.
The speed of this gun is faster than his flying sword!
In the flash of lightning, the spear has arrived!
"I won!" Chu Lan held the spear and smiled.
Chu Cheng saw that the gun head was only an inch away from his neck, and he was afraid that if he stabbed it again, the body would be separated.
His expression remained unchanged and he smiled and said, "Did we really win? Sister Chu Lan, look at the back first."
Chu Lan was stunned for a moment, then looked around and saw a flying sword half an inch behind his back. His expression changed. He thought that if it was a life and death battle, his chances of surviving would be less than one level, and the best ending would be
perish together!
"My sword is not as fast as your gun, so it's a tie." Chu Cheng blinked.
Chu Lan put away the gun, with a blush on his face. He was breathing a little unsteadily after the battle just now.
She stood the spear on the ground and hummed: "It's a tie!"
Chu Cheng was stunned. He didn't expect Chu Lan to have a feminine side. Suddenly he thought of something. They had just fought and found that she was much stronger than before.
"Sister Chu Lan, is she in the middle stage of Xiantian?"
Chu Lan smiled and said: "Yes! After discussing with you three days ago, I have reached the middle stage of Xiantian."
Not any martial arts master can compete with Qi gathering monks every day. Although internal strength and Qi are different, they have something in common, so during this period of time, a breakthrough was achieved.
Chu Lan is also a naturally gifted and intelligent person, otherwise he would not have become innate before the age of twenty.
"That's it." Chu Cheng was happy for her from the bottom of his heart. The stronger the strength, the stronger the Chu family will be.
The two said a few more words and then returned to their room.
Chu Cheng asked Ling'er to prepare water and took a bath.
"Well, if we fight that assassin now, we can even kill him within ten moves!" Chu Cheng murmured.
Although he only had a slight victory against Chu Lan in his previous fight, he still had a backup plan. The key was that he did not use a spiritual weapon. If he used his spiritual sword, Chu Lan would definitely be defeated in a short time.
After taking a shower, Chu Cheng changed into a set of clean clothes and decided to go out for a walk.
On the eve of the Lantern Festival, the streets were very lively.
Chu Cheng was wearing a white robe, a mink coat, and a folding fan in his hand. He was very elegant.
Not far away, there are river lanterns flowing in the stream, of various kinds, some in the shape of a sailboat, some in the shape of a lotus...
"Sir, would you like a drink?" A woman said softly from behind.
Chu Cheng turned around and saw a woman standing behind him, holding a lotus lantern in her hand. Although she was a little fatter, she had a unique temperament.
"Nan Fengyun?" Chu Cheng was stunned and recognized this person.
"It's the young lady." Nan Fengyun leaned forward and saluted slightly. "The young lady seems to have something on her mind when she sees the young master alone."
Nan Fengyun was one of the four beauties of the Huang Kingdom. Although her aesthetics was different from that of Chu Cheng, it was said that she loved poetry and was a talented woman. Her fame even spread to other countries.
This made Chu Cheng have a good impression of him. They are also the four beauties, so why are there so many differences between Lin Ya and Nan Fengyun.
"These lights are good, so I took a few more glances." Chu Cheng explained with a smile.
Nan Fengyun nodded, walked to the river, squatted down, and said softly: "Master Chu, can you wait a moment?"
I saw her lighting the candle on the lotus lantern, placing it in the river, clasping her hands together, and praying silently.
After a long time, Nan Fengyun stood up.
"What wish did Miss Nan make?" Chu Cheng asked.
"Young Master can beat Mo Ji tomorrow." Nan Fengyun blinked.
Chu Cheng was stunned and shook his head: "Thank you very much, Miss Nan. I have to go shopping, so I'll say goodbye first!"
"Wait!" Nan Fengyun suddenly stopped him.
"Miss Nan, is there anything else?" Chu Cheng was confused.
Nan Fengyun hesitated for a moment and said: "Young Master Chu is a talented scholar. There is a lantern festival tonight at midnight. Can you and my little girl attend it together?"
Chu Cheng understood that Nan Fengyun must have heard about the Qingping tune he copied, so if he wanted to come to "exchange," he would not refuse easily.
"Okay, but I have something to do now. I'll see you later at the Lantern Festival." Chu Cheng was not trying to shirk, but he really had something to do.
He heard that all the major gambling houses were betting on the Lantern Festival Duel, and he would definitely place a bet on it.
"Can I accompany Mr. Chu?" Nan Fengyun said hurriedly.
Chu Cheng thought for a while and nodded in agreement. It was just a ride anyway, so it didn't matter.
Nan Fengyun followed happily, followed closely by the maid behind him.
"Miss Nan, which is the largest gambling house in Junlan City?" Chu Cheng wanted to find the largest gambling house.
"Ah! Gambling house?" Nan Fengyun was stunned. Does Chu Cheng like gambling? But he still said: "I heard it is Kaiyuan Gambling House."
"Kaiyuan Gambling House?" Chu Cheng recalled it and immediately knew where it was.
After a while, I arrived in front of the gambling house, which was noisy and crowded.
"Little! I've paid five hundred taels of silver!"
"Big big! Hahaha, I won!"
Chu Cheng did not look at the size, but walked inside.
There was a big table inside and it was crowded with people.
"I press the ink! Fifty gold!"
"Ink marks! Thirty gold!"
"Ink stains! Ink stains! Ink stains!"
Chu Cheng almost heard Moji.
Are you so unfavorable? But how can you make money at Moji Casino when everyone is under pressure?
Chu Cheng looked up and saw a sign with odds written on it.
Ink 1:1.2.Chu Cheng 1:20.
Chu Cheng's forehead went dark. The gap was so big? It was almost twenty times.
At this moment, two voices overwhelmed the "ink marks".
"I'll give Chu Cheng one hundred thousand gold!"
"Chu Cheng, fifty thousand taels of gold!"
"What!" Everyone around was shocked! Not to mention them, even Chu Cheng was stunned.
Is there anyone who would rather be the leader? In the eyes of outsiders, Chu Cheng will definitely lose.
"Hahaha! What a fool is trying to suppress Chu Cheng." A humanoid gloated at his misfortune.
"Who are you calling a fool?" A cold voice came out, and then a figure flashed, knocking away the gloating man.
"How dare you make trouble at Kaiyuan Gambling House?" Another cold snort came.
The steward of Kaiyuan Gambling House came out and said angrily: "Who beat people at Kaiyuan Gambling House? Stand up!"
A lazy voice came out and chuckled: "It's me."
"Come here! Drag him out and beat him!" the steward shouted.
"Hahaha, I never thought that someone would dare to attack me in Junlan City." A man walked out of the crowd, still smiling in his words.
"Hey, Brother Huang, you are almost a member of the Immortal Sect, how can you meet a villain?" Another person walked out of the crowd.
Chu Cheng took a closer look and saw that it was Shao Yang and Huang Jinze. The 50,000 and 100,000 Huang Jinze were bequeathed by them.
Chu Cheng couldn't help but feel warm in his heart when seeing the true friend in need.
"Huang Gong..." The steward of the casino couldn't help being surprised when he saw the visitor, and hurriedly apologized: "I didn't know it was you just now..."
Huang Jinze looked indifferent, waving his hands and saying, "Just drag this man out."
The manager felt at ease after hearing this, and the episode passed quickly.
"Brother Chu, you are here too." Shao Yang greeted Chu Cheng when he saw him standing outside the crowd.
"Huh? Why is my cousin here?" Huang Jinze was stunned and looked at the two of them suspiciously.
"Cousin, don't think too much. Of course I'm here to place bets." Nan Fengyun naturally knew what Huang Jinze was thinking and hurriedly stepped forward to cover up the blush on her face.
"I give Chu Cheng two thousand gold tickets." Naturally, Nan Fengyun didn't carry many gold tickets with her. This was all her belongings.
When the people around saw the four beauties coming, they immediately gave way.
"Brother Chu!" Huang Jinze stepped forward.
"Aren't you afraid of losing?" Chu Cheng said directly.
"If I say I believe you, do you believe it?" Huang Jinze chuckled.
"Me too." Shao Yang continued.
Chu Cheng was confused and asked: "Why do you say that?"
"Because you don't look like a reckless person."
"Be brave and resourceful!"
"Haha, thank you Ji Yan." Chu Cheng took out a note worth ten thousand taels and slapped it on the table!
"I'll press the ink! Ten thousand gold."
"......."
"……."
The whole audience was speechless.
Shao Yang sweated furiously, Huang Jinze had a black line on his face, and Nan Fengyun was dumbfounded.