The Eighty-Second Double Reed

  "Brush brush brush brush——!" Countless eyes followed Fang Yue'er's finger and looked at Kong Zhan's body.

  Kong Zhuang still had the same expression, with his hands clasped together, standing behind Ling Jia's back, without even lifting an eyebrow. However, people with sharp eyes noticed a detail - both of them had a small white python skin pouch hanging from their waists. The pouches were not very large and had some differences in texture. Kong Zhuang's pouch had a coarser texture, was harder, and seemed to be made from the abdominal scales of a white python. Fang Yue'er's pouch, on the other hand, had a finer texture, was smoother, and appeared to be made from the throat scales of a white python.

  Although the texture is different, a discerning eye can see at a glance that these two pieces of skin come from the same white python.

  This is getting interesting.

  Luó Fú and Qīng Líng

  Kong Zuo and Fang Yue Er

  When did you share a white python together?

  A strange aura began to spread, and everyone looked at the chubby man with a weird gaze, as if they wanted to peel off his fat and see if there was a handsome man inside.

  He didn't expect such a turn of events either and was equally stunned.

  This time, Emei was obviously well-prepared and kept the whole thing strictly confidential, limiting it to a very small scope in order to launch a surprise attack and catch Tianyin off guard. The fact proved that this was very effective.

  Tianyin Shangren was deceived, so she couldn't cope. In his calculations, it was indeed possible for the ball to be kicked to Fang Yue'er's feet. However, considering that Fang Yue'er was only a third-generation disciple, although excellent, she was far inferior to Tianyin Shangren. Moreover, in this situation, even if she still had some resentment in her heart, she wouldn't directly refuse. She would definitely agree due to the pressure she created for herself. But unexpectedly, with this one kick, she kicked the ball flying away.

  The painstakingly created situation of forcing the palace was lost in an instant, and the initiative was almost handed over.

  Between the slight movements of his heart, he opened his mouth and asked, "Miss Fang, don't you have a grudge against this senior apprentice of Luo Fu?!"

  "Grudges, there are some!" Fang Yue'er said, raising her head to glance at Kong Zhuo, seeing that this dead fatty still had the same calm and collected expression, a spark of evil fire ignited in her heart, "Dead fatty, what do you say?!"

  Fatty, this is a curse word, but from Fang Yue's mouth, everyone heard a different flavor, with some resentment, some anger, some depression, but with obvious affection.

  Kong Zuo lazily raised his eyes, gazing at Fang Yue'er. After their eyes met, Kong Zuo curled up the corners of his mouth and smiled, "The grudges between you and me have nothing to do with the current situation!"

  His gaze slowly moved away from Fang Yue's face, pointing to Zhu Zifan and laughing: "Now, this gentleman - oh, sorry, I forgot his name, let's just call him a gentleman for now - this gentleman is asking for your hand in marriage. You, on the other hand, have proposed a condition that he must surpass me. What does it mean to surpass me? Of course, it can't be about looks, right? At first glance, his looks are a hundred times better than mine!"

  In a few words, not only did he hurt Zhu Zifan, but also blocked the only flaw in Fang Yue's words. "It's not about appearance, we're all cultivators, so in my understanding, your meaning should be that this brother's cultivation power is stronger than mine, right or wrong?"

  Fang Yue'er nodded, "Right, that's exactly what I mean!"

  "Now, the problem arises again - how can he prove that his cultivation power surpasses mine? The simplest way is to have a fight, each relying on their own strength, and see who wins. If he wins me over, then naturally he has surpassed me, and he can marry you. If he loses, then it means he hasn't surpassed me, and even if the betrothal gifts are heavy, he doesn't have the qualifications to marry you. This is his own lack of ability, and he can't blame you for it. The fellow sword immortals and seniors present here also won't be able to say anything about you, nor will they be able to criticize you in any way."

  These words are reasonable, but they are too harsh. Even Zhu Zi Fan, who has a good upbringing, was made to blush by Kong Zhen's words. If it weren't for the old man glowering at him from the side, he would have rushed up to scold Kong Zhen severely.

  "Exactly what I meant!" said Fang Yue'er, and between the two of them, it was like a theatrical performance.

  Apart from a few old guys like Luo Fu and Tianyin Shangren, everyone else was left staring in awe. Just look at the tacit understanding between these two people - can you believe they don't have any grudges against each other?

  "Two fellow Taoists, behold this matter!"

  He couldn't let these two people continue their farce, especially Kong Zhuo, whose words were sharper than a knife. If he let him continue speaking, it was likely that Zhu Zifan would lose his mind, so he spoke up and handed the conversation directly to Tianyin and Lingga.

  Tianyin smiled slightly, "This is a matter for Yuè herself, and the request she made isn't excessive either. Everyone here are third-generation disciples, with Zhu Gongzi's cultivation level, I'm sure he won't be afraid of anyone, right?... Saying this, she paused slightly, "Moreover, if it were to happen like that, I'd have a good reason to report back to the elders in our sect. We can't let a joyful occasion turn into rumors saying I disregarded my disciples' opposition and sold them out for the sake of Xianxu and Xianjian. If that happens, not only would I be unable to continue as the leader, but Qingling Gate wouldn't be able to stand in the cultivation world either. Li Xianweng, don't you agree?"

  "Reasonable, reasonable!" Li Shao Dong's smile remained unchanged, nodding repeatedly. The certain thing had unexpectedly changed and was now related to another major faction. It was still possible to withdraw now, and besides, his matchmaking task had already been completed. If the matter succeeded, it would be his credit; if it didn't succeed, it would be Zhu Zi Fan's own lack of ability, and not Li Shao Dong's fault. He was here to help people matchmake, not to make enemies with others.

  On the other side, Ling Jia Shangren maintained a polite smile, "This is a private matter between young children, and as their teacher, I'd rather not intervene. As long as Zhu Gongzi and Kong Zuo are both fine with it, I have nothing to say!"

  The ball was kicked away.

  A moment of awkwardness.

  On this side, Zhu Zifan could no longer bear it, "Since that's the case, I'll challenge Kong Chuang, my junior fellow disciple, right here!"

  "You dare challenge me?!" Kong Zhuo turned around, staring at Zhu Zifan, "Time, location!"

  "Now, right here!"

  "This is the Dragon Platform Immortal Peach Assembly, where everything has strict rules and procedures! Kong Zhao's voice suddenly became stern, "This was also decided by your seniors and has been passed down for thousands of years. Do you think this is some makeshift stage that you can do whatever you want on? How presumptuous!"

  Like an elder scolding a younger generation, Kong Zhuo didn't intend to give Zhu Zifan any face at all. He spoke in such a way that Zhu Zifan's face turned red and white by turns, so angry he almost drew his sword to fight Kong Zhuo on the spot, but was fiercely glared at by Nong Xianggong.

  "That's right, the Dragon Platform Immortal Apricot has continued for thousands of years, and naturally can't be done as one pleases!" He paused here, gazing deeply at Kong Xuan, "Then, Master Kong, without hindering the progress of the Immortal Apricot Assembly, are you willing to accept a challenge from this useless disciple?"

  "Of course I'm willing!" Kong Zhuo said very directly, "However, I also have a condition!"

  ………………

  It shouldn't be considered dragging on, this seeking relatives segment, I've thought about it for a long time and made thorough preparations, doing my best to YY!

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