Chapter Thirty-Three Begins Today

  Most of the inner disciples are not stupid, only those who are blinded by hatred. Causing Lin Qinghui to suffer such injuries is indeed something that only a fool would do.

  Lin Qinghui was also taken aback, and although his arm hurt that day, it was mostly just muscle and bone pain. He hadn't felt any dark or poisonous energy entering his body at the time. However, in the following days, his injury became increasingly severe, and even the medicinal ointment given by Nie brother couldn't stop it.

  Shen Cong suddenly grabbed Lin Qinghui's arm, Lin Qinghui was startled and tried to break free. Shen Cong had already withdrawn his hand, but a few more cold smiles appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Brother Lin must have been taking medicine for several days, but this medicine doesn't seem to be very effective."

  "You..."

  Shen Cong suddenly waved his hand to interrupt Lin Qinghui's words, "Is there a day when you forget to take your medicine?"

  Her words were interrupted, and Lin Qinghui was taken aback, subconsciously replying: "There was once, that day I overslept and missed the time to take my medicine."

  "How's your arm?" Shen smiled slightly, and Lin Qinghui completely fell into his rhythm.

  In the distance, Nie Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, his heart already not at peace, feeling that Shen was about to see through his plan. He wanted to stop him, but if he jumped out now, he feared all responsibility would fall on him, and when that happened, he would be ruined, unable to even stand as a nominal disciple. Fortunately, all the evidence had already been destroyed, with no evidence, it couldn't be pointed at him.

  "That day felt great, thought the ointment was effective, hurriedly applied it, but..."

  "Could the effect be even worse?" Shen Cong seemed to have foreseen this, and Lin Qinghui was shocked and stunned. It was as if a bright light had flashed in her mind, but she couldn't grasp the key point. That ointment was a third-grade Dan medicine, which was naturally extremely expensive. If it weren't for Nie Shixiong's gift, Lin Qinghui wouldn't have dared to use it. How could the effect be even worse?

  "Scoundrel, you've injured Lin Shidi! Now you're still deceiving people here? I'll kill you!" A loud shout rang out, and before he knew it, someone had already crept up beside Shen Cong, their iron palm mere centimeters from his back.

  Shen flashed a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, and without turning around, he directly slapped back. As if he had eyes on the back of his head, he directly slapped the palm of that person's hand. A muffled sound, and that person flew out even faster than before, with blood bursting into a misty shape in mid-air.

  "Everyone, have you understood something?" Shen Cong stood up and looked at the people around him. These people no longer showed the same hostility towards Shen Cong as before, but instead seemed to be deep in thought. Of course, there were still some people who glared at Shen Cong with a fierce light in their eyes, as if they wanted to tear him apart alive.

  Gao Yuan stepped forward and arrived in front of Lin Qinghui, who was staring at a bottle of medicinal pellets. Gao Yuan didn't say anything, directly taking the pellets to examine them, but couldn't find any problems. Indeed, it was a third-grade healing sacred medicine that could cure injuries in a short period of time. Gao Yuan examined Lin Qinghui's arm injury again, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter, severe crushing injury, with no other toxins present.

  In the distance, Nie Xiao's eyes hid a hint of a smile. From start to finish, he didn't say a word and had no expression, as if he was completely unaware of everything that was happening.

  It's not easy to find out anything from afar, and since others want to frame him, how can they let people catch the handle so easily. It's precisely because of this that Shen Cong didn't go to see the ointment earlier, because the ointment must be real, it's just that there was a problem with the application.

  "Shen Shidi said so much, but there is no evidence at all, and instead shifted the blame to the elixir, isn't that too ridiculous?" someone said with a sarcastic tone.

  "What do you want, senior brother?" Shen Cong glanced at the man who was still staring at him, undoubtedly one of Nie Xiao's loyal followers. What Shen Cong didn't understand was why Nie Xiao wanted to contend with him like this. Even if there were some differences between formal disciples and registered disciples, it shouldn't be to this extent without any great benefits involved.

  "I don't care how, just take responsibility for Lin Shidi's injury. And apologize for framing Nie Shixiong with the dan medicine earlier! Nie Shixiong may not mind your actions, but we disciples are uncomfortable!" The man shouted loudly, getting only a few responses from others, while most people no longer wanted to get involved in this dispute, as it was clear at first glance that this was a premeditated plan.

  "No need for an apology, Lin's injury is a big deal." Nie Xiao suddenly spoke up, "Shen, do you think what I said is right?"

  Shen Cong looked at Nie Xiao, and suddenly couldn't help but smile. He had encountered many enemies before, but today's frame-up was so complete, using his own people as scapegoats, and Nie Xiao had indeed done a good job. Shen Cong couldn't help but admire him. However, now that they were enemies, it was unlikely they would become friends in the future, which was a pity.

  "I'd like to treat Lin's injuries, but it's not a simple matter." Shen Cong looked at Gao Yuan, "I don't know if Brother has the time, help me take care of him for a few days, no need to use overly precious medicine, second-grade ointment will do."

  "Little brother has something going on, big brother naturally needs to help. And Lin is also a fellow disciple, taking care of him is also necessary." Gaoyuan smiled and didn't decline Shen Cong's request. Today's matter, it's clear that someone is opposing Shen Cong, as Shen Cong's big brother, Gaoyuan naturally needs to support him, otherwise the emotions between master and disciples would be too shallow.

  "Now that there's nothing left to do, why don't you all disperse? Delaying everyone for so long is already inappropriate, continuing to delay would be even more regrettable." Shen Cong said, and the crowd nodded in agreement, no longer entangled in this farce. Today was a day of being used by others, and now they had no face to continue staying here.

  "Slow down, who says it's over!" Nie Xiao suddenly spoke out, "The fact that someone has been injured is already a reality, and you also acknowledge it. Since this is the case, how can this matter be glossed over? If things are always so simple in the future, won't people be able to hurt others at will without anyone stopping them? Even if you're an official disciple, you should still receive some punishment!"

  Shen Cong looked at Nie Xiao and said: "I don't know if Brother Nie has any good methods?"

  "Let's have a fight, if I lose, it means my skills are not as good as yours and I won't be able to avenge Lin Shidi. If by chance I win, consider it a lesson for you, and hope that in the future you will remember this when doing things." Nie Xiao said in a low voice.

  As soon as the words fell, people around who hadn't gone far yet couldn't help but feel a shock in their hearts. This was going to be a fight. If it were before, hearing that Shen Cong and Nie Xiao were competing, they would have thought Nie Xiao would win for sure. But after witnessing Shen Cong's knife skills just now, they were no longer certain.

  "Senior brother finally said it, actually wanting to have a fight, why bother with such trouble, making all the fellow disciples waste their time." Shen said with a hint of sarcasm, but his face showed a brilliant smile. "Junior brother also wants to learn from senior brother's moves, I wonder when senior brother plans to make it happen?"

  "Nature is today, and it's also good for the fellow disciples present to bear witness!" Nie Xiao said in a low voice.

  "It's not possible today, Young Master has injuries on his body. Even if you win, it won't be a fair fight!" Gao Yuan stopped him, previously when the ten people attacked, Shen Cong had won beautifully, but his body had secretly suffered internal injuries. Now his strength must have decreased, and going up to compete like this would only put him at a disadvantage. Nie Xiao was full of energy, his cultivation was already above Shen Cong's, and now he was even more at the peak, the two were not on the same level, Gao Yuan naturally wouldn't allow it.

  "It's today! Previously, Shen Cong was able to unleash that dazzling one sword, his state must be at its peak. Now, compared to him, it's just right!" Someone suddenly stood up and said.

  "Not bad, at the time when Shen Cong was at his peak, he defeated him, I'm sure he had nothing to say! Moreover, now that all the fellow disciples are here, it's good for them to witness a match and also beneficial for their cultivation!" Another person chimed in, all of whom were people who had previously held grudges against Shen Cong.

  "How can you not see Shen Shidi spitting blood!" Gao Yuan roared, unexpectedly these people are so shameless, speaking nonsense with their eyes open, making Gao Yuan furious.

  Those people didn't even respond to Gao Yu's words, causing Shen Cong to lose his smile. This group of people is indeed shameless, and although Ning Xiao also had this idea, he let others do it for him, keeping his own image intact. A politician from a past life, that's all there is to say about Ning Xiao, who was born in the wrong place.

  "Shen Shidi, if you're really having a hard time, then change the date." Nie Xiao retreated in order to advance. With so many people here, as long as they had some dignity, they probably wouldn't change the time again, and would rather die trying to hold on.

  "Little brother..." Gao Yuan was somewhat anxious, fearing Shen Cong would be stubborn.

  Shen slightly waved his hand and smiled at Gao Yuan, then turned to Nie Xiao, "Today's physical condition is indeed not suitable, and the combat power may not reach its peak."

  As soon as this was said, everyone was stunned. Is this a change of mind to fight again another day? Nie Xiao's face also changed color. Originally it was a tactic to stir up the enemy, but unexpectedly Shen Cong did not play by the usual rules. Previously, Shen Cong had made a stunning move with his knife, causing Nie Xiao to be extremely wary of him, which is why he used words to provoke him, hoping to defeat Shen Cong while he was still injured.

  The people around looked at Shen Cong with a somewhat strange gaze, although it was the best choice, but also easy to be underestimated. This feeling is very strange, and everyone doesn't know what kind of gaze to use on Shen Cong.

  "Since you've said so, brother, it's a pity, but we can only fight again another day."

  "Nie Shixiong, how could you say such a thing? When did I ever say that we would fight again tomorrow?" Shen Cong suddenly smiled, "Although my state is not at its best today, defeating you will be no problem at all!" As soon as the words fell, Long Que's sword let out a soft hum, and a surge of sword energy shot up into the sky, forcing everyone to involuntarily take a few steps back.

  Nie Xiao was taken aback, thinking he had misheard. But looking at the gaze of several people around him, how could he have misheard? Shen Cong actually dared to say such words, how dare he, how could he say such big talk!

  "How dare you, who do you think you are, to boast that you can defeat Brother Nian? Believe it or not, Brother Nian only needs to use half of his strength to..."

  "Alright, what's the point of arguing anymore!" Nie Xiao suddenly interrupted the person next to him, his eyes fixed on Shen Cong. "It seems that Brother Shen has made up his mind, in that case, let's see who's right with our actions!" Nie Xiao's expression was calm, but anyone who knew him understood that he was furious at this moment. The angrier he got, the more he would hide his true thoughts.

  "It's really necessary to see some real action, always being plotted against from behind is quite uncomfortable." Shen said with a smile.

  Nie Xiao sneered and walked forward without saying a word. The Sword King Peak naturally had its own martial arts arena, and that was where Nie Xiao was headed. To defeat Shen Cong, he had to do it in front of everyone, and not only defeat him but also cripple and crush his confidence, knocking him off the position of formal disciple - this was Nie Xiao's goal now.

  "Little brother, how..." Gaoyuan hesitated beside him.

  "Are you showing off a bit?" Shen Cong smiled slightly, "Since they're coming with ill intentions, let's make it so they don't dare come again!"

  Gao Yuan was taken aback, clearly not expecting Shen Cong to say such a thing. "Since you think so, Master Brother can't say anything else. Just be careful of Nie Xiao, although he is only a nominal disciple, his strength is no less than that of an official disciple, and in some aspects, it even surpasses them. You are now competing with him head-on, which is not a good strategy, especially since you're still injured."

  According to the high and distant way of thinking, this battle can be avoided if possible. Even if it cannot be avoided, it should be delayed as much as possible. At least, one must not enter the battlefield with injuries; otherwise, only oneself will suffer losses.

  "Some things can't be avoided, especially when others are well-prepared. Shen shook his head, and with Nie Xiao's temperament, he naturally calculated all the changes that took place today in his mind. The only thing that was unexpected was probably Shen's strength, as well as the counterattack from those words just now. It was also because of this unexpectedness that made Nie Xiao so indignant."

  He considered himself to be of the same caliber, yet he could only humbly serve as a nominal disciple. Nie Xiao was proud in his heart, and perhaps he would accurately assess each opponent, but deep down, he was still proud. He wanted Shen Cong to fall off his horse, all Shen Cong had to do was have Long Que hand over the knife and cut that pride into pieces!