Chapter 178 Dual Blades, Icy Brilliance in the Martial World (47)

Tantai Ziheng stormed over, raising his fist as if to strike Qi Jiayan, but Bai Tang swiftly grabbed Tantai Ziheng’s hand and pushed it away. “Young Villa Master Tantai, it seems your eyes are not good. What’s wrong with me having a conversation with Young Master Qi? What qualifications do you have to admonish me?”

Qi Jiayan stepped closer, explaining, “Young Villa Master Tantai, a casual remark of yours could damage Young Lady Bai’s reputation. Isn’t that… inappropriate?”

Qi Jiayan really didn’t hold Tantai Ziheng in high regard. Even if he, Qi Jiayan, was bad, issuing pursuit orders, assassinations, or even using the treasure map to bring danger to Bai Tang, he never did anything to tarnish his own reputation. It was a pity when good people died by his hands. As for bad people dying by his hands, he could still clear his name. So there was no need, such methods were not something Qi Jiayan would resort to.

Tantai Ziheng retorted, “What does the matter between this young master and Bai Tang have to do with you?”

Bai Tang gathered her internal energy and directly sealed Tantai Ziheng’s acupuncture points, not wanting to say another word to this person. “Young Villa Master Tantai, I don’t want to see you. I, Bai Tang, have always hated people like you.”

With Tantai Ziheng around, Bai Tang found Qi Jiayan a bit more pleasing to the eye.

Regarding Tantai Ziheng’s insistence that he was more important in Yaoyao’s heart than the hatred over the massacre of Yaoyao’s parents, Bai Tang found it absurd. Was he so accustomed to being pampered by the Villa Master Tantai?

With all the martial arts masters gathered at the Bieyun Mountain Villa, Tantai Ziheng’s outburst provided plenty of entertainment for onlookers.

Ignoring Tantai Ziheng, Qi Jiayan asked, “Young Lady Bai, do you plan to participate in the martial arts competition to select the leader of the martial arts alliance?”

Bai Tang shook her head. “I’ve seen enough, I don’t need to participate. There’s too much for the martial arts leader to handle. I still have time to explore more places I haven’t been to yet, and if I encounter injustice, I’ll draw my sword to help.”

Qi Jiayan nodded. “I’ve traveled with Young Lady Bai for two years and witnessed many strange and wonderful things. For the time being, I want to focus on studying medicine.”

“That’s good.”

Whether he would truly focus on studying medicine remained to be seen.

Two days before the martial arts competition, Weng Quan rushed back, deliberately avoiding Lang Xinghe, to find Bai Tang.

“Ah Tang, everything is settled. I personally double-checked.”

“You’ve worked hard, elder brother.”

“Ah Tang, the latest news is that the members of the Blood Devil Cult have gathered, and some of them have already infiltrated the Bieyun Mountain Villa. Nan Ling, the Martial Alliance Leader, has obtained information about the whereabouts of the Blood Devil Cult.”

“If we’re going to mobilize, we need to have some precise information. It seems that in Qi Jiayan’s absence, the Left and Right Protectors have been quite active. Qi Jiayan’s secretive maneuvers made people in the martial world feel like the Blood Devil Cult was everywhere, mysterious in their comings and goings. But in just two years, they’ve been exposed,” Bai Tang remarked, suddenly realizing that this may have been what Qi Jiayan had intended to see.

His disappearance had sparked a power struggle among the Left and Right Protectors, drawing the martial world closer to the brink of war. Bai Tang didn’t believe Qi Jiayan was one to stay idle. He wouldn’t have simply traveled with her for two years without a good reason that aligned with his own intentions.

“Be cautious, Ah Tang. I’ll retire to my room first,” Weng Quan advised. He knew Bai Tang had always had her own plans, and he trusted her judgment.

To everyone’s surprise, the Martial Alliance Leader Assembly proceeded smoothly with only minor conflicts. Ultimately, Nan Ling emerged victorious, reaffirming his position as the leader of the martial world.

Nan Ling was indeed a bold and righteous individual, gathering everyone for a purpose. Bai Tang wouldn’t miss this opportunity. If Qi Jiayan didn’t act now, he might miss his chance.

Nan Ling had great influence, and his voice carried far, “Fellow martial artists, this Martial Alliance Leader Assembly has proceeded smoothly. I am humbled to continue serving as the Martial Alliance Leader and will do my best for the martial world, rooting out villains and eradicating evil.”

The crowd echoed in unison, “Root out villains and eradicate evil!”

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