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"It's really lively!"
Jiang Che sighed, he hadn't expected that this World Lantern Festival would attract so many heroes from the King's Continent.
If Sun Ce and Dongfang Jing also participate, it will probably not be so easy for Li Bai to win this competition.
Unlike Dongfang Yao, who was a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), Dongfang Jing grew up in Xuanyong and cultivated diligently. Although it was impossible to get a close look at her cultivation level to know the exact extent, it should be similar to Li Bai's.
After all, they are all heroes in the King of Glory continent, and their talents are actually not that different.
"It's really lively..."
"Jiang Che, aren't you planning to go up and spar with someone?"
Xi Shi nodded in agreement, her beautiful eyes blinking slightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. She tilted her head and looked at Jiang Che, asking a question with great curiosity.
With Jiang Che's cultivation at the late Golden Core stage, if he were to go out and compete, he would not only be unstoppable, but it would be easy for him to break into the top three.
There are quite a few people who came to watch this match; it's a great opportunity to make a name for yourself.
"Not interested in……"
"A friend of mine is interested in the first-place prize, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should win. I won't bother joining in the fun..."
Jiang Che shook his head slightly and answered casually.
He really wasn't very interested in this kind of thing, and the first prize didn't contain much of value to him, so it didn't arouse Jiang Che's desire to show off at all.
"That's it..."
Xi Shi nodded thoughtfully and continued to search for topics, trying to get closer to Jiang Che.
It wasn't that she was infatuated with this incredibly handsome man at first sight; it was just that his sister was too adorable!
The only way for her to see the little girl she adores seems to be by getting closer to Jiang Che.
And so, Xi Shi chatted idly with Jiang Che, observing the duel on the field with a bored expression.
She wasn't really interested in this kind of duel; she wouldn't have come if Ji Xiaoman hadn't wanted to join in the fun.
Instead of wasting time here, wouldn't it be better to go out and earn some extra money?
Xi Shi observed everything on the training ground with boredom, but her gaze inadvertently caught sight of a very familiar figure.
"Senior sister, look..."
"It's that chuunibyou kid, Dongfang Yao!"
Xi Shi tugged at Ji Xiaoman's sleeve, and Ji Xiaoman followed Xi Shi's gaze and saw Dongfang Yao sparring with a cultivator in one of the martial arts arenas.
"Why is this guy here too?"
Ji Xiaoman frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, and a slight surprise in her heart.
Although the old man specifically instructed her to bring this chuunibyou (delusional) teenager to the Lantern Festival in Chang'an when she left, she did not agree at the time.
Dongfang Yao was a well-known figure at Jixia Academy. Almost all the disciples of Jixia Academy had heard of this chuunibyou (delusional) teenager and knew about the ridiculous things he had done...
The reason she didn't want to bring this guy along was because she was afraid that Dongfang Yao would do something inexplicable that would embarrass her.
Seeing Dongfang Yao step onto the stage, she suddenly had a very ominous premonition...
However, Ji Xiaoman soon felt no more worry, because she saw a familiar person.
Dongfang Jing, Dongfang Yao's older sister, is the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family of the Xuan Yong Qin Kingdom, and a female divine general.
Ji Xiaoman grew up in the Qin State of Xuanyong, which was her homeland. Before Meng Tian sent her to the Jixia Academy, she had played with this older sister when she was a child.
Her father, Ji Yuechu, Meng Tian, and Dongfang Jing and her brother's father, Dongfang Ming, were also close friends.
However, her father died unexpectedly, and Dongfang Ming also died in the suppression of the rebellion in the trench. Twelve-year-old Ji Xiaoman was sent to Jixia Academy by Meng Tian, and the two families lost contact from then on.
Now that I've met an old friend in a foreign land, it's only right and proper for me to go over and say hello.
Thinking of this, Ji Xiaoman explained to Xi Shi and headed straight towards the direction where Dongfang Jing was.
"Sister Dongfang..."
Upon approaching, Ji Xiaoman greeted Dongfang Jing with a smile, her usual lazy demeanor gone, and she appeared quite well-behaved.
"You are... Xiaoman, little sister?"
Dongfang Jing sized up the orange-haired girl in front of him, and after a while he remembered her identity and hesitated before speaking.
His voice was cold and aloof, as if to say, "Keep your distance, strangers."
Dongfang Jing is extremely tall, about 1.78 meters, and her long legs are probably a meter long!
Ji Xiaoman stood in front of her, almost a head shorter, and could only look up slightly.
Having not seen each other for many years, Ji Xiaoman had changed drastically since she was a child, which is why Dongfang Jing's tone sounded somewhat hesitant.
"It's me, Sister Dongfang..."
"I never imagined that after all these years, Sister Dongfang would still be as beautiful and charming as ever!"
Ji Xiaoman smiled broadly and offered a compliment.
Hearing Dongfang Jing call her sister, she felt a little strange.
Despite her young age, Ji Xiaoman possesses exceptional cultivation and is a direct disciple of the Master. She has always maintained the demeanor of the senior disciple at Jixia Academy, with all other disciples being her junior brothers and sisters.
She couldn't even remember the last time someone had called her "little sister" (510).
Dongfang Jing did not take Ji Xiaoman's compliments to heart.
Over the years, she had grown tired of such flattering words and remained unmoved.
"Are you here representing the Jixia Academy to participate in this International Lantern Festival?"
Dongfang Jing parted her red lips slightly and asked a question.
No wonder she didn't see Ji Xiaoman when she went to Jixia Academy; it turns out that Ji Xiaoman had already arrived in Chang'an City.
"That's right, the old man sent me to bring people here..."
Ji Xiaoman nodded with a smile and sat down next to Dongfang Jing to start chatting with him.
After the initial awkwardness, Ji Xiaoman quickly became friends with Dongfang Jing and they talked about everything.
Having a childhood bond as a foundation, Dongfang Jing didn't deliberately show too much coldness towards Ji Xiaoman, and his attitude was much more amiable than towards others.
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The sun was setting, its rays fading into the west.
After watching all the duels of the day, Jiang Che had no desire to stay any longer. He bid farewell to Xi Shi and made a move to turn around and leave.
"Jiang Che, wait!"
"Is there anything else, Miss Xi Shi?"
Jiang Che stopped in his tracks, turned to look at Xi Shi, and looked slightly puzzled.
Xi Shi put her hands behind her back, lowered her head slightly, bit her lip gently, and opened her mouth in a slightly awkward manner.
"Jiang Che, will you come to the Court of State Ceremonial again tomorrow?"
"He should be here this afternoon..."
"Then, when you come tomorrow, could you bring your sister with you?"
Xi Shi slightly raised her eyes, her bright, clear black and white eyes fixed on Jiang Che with anticipation.
"This... is fine..."
Jiang Che was stunned for a moment, then, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, he readily agreed.
Good heavens, after going through all this trouble, deliberately finding topics and trying to build relationships, it turns out Xi Shi was actually after Cai Wenji?
Is this little girl really that attractive to these women?
She truly lives up to her reputation as the group's darling!
Come to think of it, girls generally like tiny, cute, and cuddly little things, whether they are little girls or small animals.
Cai Wenji was so cute, like a porcelain doll, it's perfectly reasonable that she would attract Xi Shi's affections.
After all, aren't Ali Yunying and Sister Yuhuan the same?
"Then you absolutely must bring her over tomorrow!"
Seeing that Jiang Che had agreed, Xi Shi was delighted and gave him another word of advice.
"Do not worry……"
After leaving the Court of State Ceremonial, Jiang Che quickly returned to Qingyun Manor. As soon as he stepped into the manor, a system notification sounded in his mind.
"Ding, random keyword refresh has been updated..."
"System, just refresh it for me..."
Jiang Che focused his mind and gave the order directly.
"Ding, refresh successful..."
"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the entry: Divine Refinement (Gold)..."
[Divine Refinement: The most outstanding weapon-refining talent, capable of forging all divine weapons and artifacts in the world, achieving immortality through a hundred refinements...]
Withdrawn funds?
Jiang Che was quite excited when he saw the new entries he had obtained!
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082: When feelings run deep, one knows regret but is unwilling to regret it.
Looking at the introduction about the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements, Jiang Che became excited and thrilled!
Dan, Zhen, Qi, Fu.
The corresponding talents for all four secondary professions are finally complete!
With this golden inscription of divine craftsmanship by my side, let alone an Earth-rank immortal sword, as long as I have enough materials, forging a Heaven-rank immortal sword in the future will be a matter of course!
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Che gave the system a direct instruction.