Chapter 270 The Witch of the Martial World 11
Chapter 270 The Witch of the Martial World 11
Princess Jiayi was the emperor's most beloved princess, but she came from a poor background. The woman the emperor loved most was a woman from the martial arts world with no background. She died in childbirth. Therefore, even though Princess Jiayi grew up under the emperor's protection, she still suffered a lot of open and covert attacks from childhood to adulthood.
This also led Princess Jiayi to become extremely disgusted with the affairs of the court and even the inner palace. She envied the martial arts world, but as a princess, she could not come and go as she pleased and had been confined to the palace since childhood.
She was able to come out this time because the imperial court seemed to be making a big move. She volunteered to take on the task and was willing to find a chivalrous young man from the martial arts world to be her husband.
But that doesn't mean she likes things that come to her, even if Guo Xiao thinks they're really good.
"The one I'm going to marry is the number one martial artist in the world. Instead of trying to gather information here, you should give it your all at the martial arts tournament."
After saying that, Princess Jiayi left haughtily.
Lin Shinian stood there, stunned, and once again felt that everything was different.
The princess should have fallen in love with Guo Xiao at first sight and remained devoted to him upon seeing him again, but now, because Guo Xiao is not famous, she has chosen to weigh the pros and cons.
This annoyed Lin Shinian. He rubbed his temples, unsure of what to do next.
The martial arts tournament was filled with masters, but they had lost their first copy of the Six Yang Divine Skill and could not cultivate it, so their martial arts prowess was nowhere near the top.
It's hateful that he knows so many things, but he doesn't know the specific details of the Six Yang Divine Skill. It's truly a cruel twist of fate!
After staying there for a while, Lin Shinian returned to his room.
Qingyu also secretly infiltrated the Five Factions. She didn't have a ticket, but she could steal one. She also changed her clothes. Although she was still wearing a veil, no one went up to check or stop her.
After all, everyone in the martial arts world has their share of mysterious quirks.
Qingyu didn't dare to wander around the Five Tong Sect. After all, there were many experts there. If she were exposed, she would be like a mouse that had fallen into a cat's den unless she left immediately. The situation would be dangerous.
Qingyu had no idea that the courtyard next door belonged to Guo Xiao and his friends. After accidentally witnessing the interaction between Guo Xiao and Princess Jiayi, Qingyu found it amusing and decided to use the situation to stir up trouble so she could take the opportunity to watch the male and female leads' drama unfold.
Unfortunately, she didn't see any love for the female lead, Lin Shiwan, in Guo Xiao's eyes, and she didn't know what went wrong.
Spreading rumors was a simple matter for Qingyu. After all, practice makes perfect, and what bad person doesn't have some tricks up their sleeve? Spreading rumors was just the basics.
So, overnight, rumors spread like wildfire that Guo Xiao was greedy for wealth and status and was trying to climb the social ladder by marrying the princess, abandoning his childhood sweetheart.
There are also rumors that Guo Xiao possesses the Six Yang Divine Skill!
The second rumor was even more alarming than the first. Almost no one could resist inquiring about it. Within a day, several groups of people came to Guo Xiao's courtyard, and even Princess Jiayi came to ask for it.
But Guo Xiao and the other two really didn't have any, and they were speechless. No matter what they said, it was easy to be misinterpreted. In the end, they were so angry that they said they could search the yard at will.
Tempted by the Six Yang Divine Skill, some people did try to sabotage him, but they were all stopped by the Five Factions. The latter not only protected Guo Xiao and his two companions, but also arranged a more independent residence to ensure their safety.
“Our sect leader said that the Five Fellowships will not allow such malicious slander against good people to happen within the sect. Anyone who spreads rumors and causes trouble again will not be let off lightly.”
The Five Fellowship disciples warned everyone with stern expressions, and Guo Xiao and the others breathed a sigh of relief. However, they then began to feel uneasy again, especially Guo Xiao, who discovered that their daily lives seemed to be being monitored...
"We can't stay here any longer," Guo Xiao said seriously. Although he was usually a bit carefree, the atmosphere was clearly off now!
Lin Shinian was also inexplicably flustered. He looked at Lin Shiwan, shook his head at her, and said, "Then we'll have to wait until the martial arts tournament is over before we leave."
“Yeah, we probably can’t leave now… I don’t know who’s talking nonsense, the technique isn’t here with us…” Lin Shiwan said aggrievedly, which reminded Guo Xiao, who was in a daze, of someone—the witch Qingyu.
Besides her, he couldn't think of anyone else who would be so malicious.
But he didn't voice his guess; the unknown thought in his mind made him subconsciously hide it.
On the other side, Qingyu was somewhat surprised to hear this news. She hadn't expected that it would actually provide Guo Xiao and the others with better protection. However, she quickly understood the Five Factions' intentions. It wasn't that they weren't interested in the cultivation techniques, but rather that they chose a gradual approach, like slowly boiling a frog in water...
First, we'll control them; what happens next is entirely up to them.
However, Qingyu wasn't about to let things end there; she hadn't caused enough trouble yet.
At night, under a bright moon and few stars, Qingyu sneaked into the vicinity of Guo Xiao's new residence for the first time, deliberately making noise to attract the guards' attention.
When the people at the door started to make a commotion, Guo Xiao and the others came out to check. However, as soon as they appeared, Qingyu flicked her sleeve and secretly used a sleeping incense to knock them unconscious.
Guo Xiao and the other two reacted quickly, covering their mouths and noses, but they still inhaled a little, and they became a little unsteady.
Just as they were struggling to stand still, Qingyu immediately threw a fake Six Yang Divine Skill manual next to Guo Xiao. Before the latter could react, she lowered her voice and shouted, "Catch the thief!"
In an instant, a large number of people surged in from all directions. Everyone subconsciously headed towards the courtyard, but when they looked up, they saw the Six Yang Divine Skill next to Guo Xiao!
Intuit!
Kung Fu!
Everyone was shocked, their eyes gleaming with greed. For a moment, everyone believed that Guo Xiaozhen truly possessed a secret manual.
Some people couldn't hold back any longer, and just as everyone was about to make a move against Guo Xiao, Princess Jiayi arrived at that moment. With her presence, the crowd was kept in check, preventing them from rushing forward directly. However, each of them had a fierce look in their eyes, which was quite frightening.
Princess Jiayi carefully examined Guo Xiao and the manual, her heart trembling slightly. She tried to regain her composure, then, with a thought, said coldly, "This princess finds this matter suspicious. This manual appears to be a forgery. Moreover, this princess trusts Young Master Guo's character, and is willing to give him time to uncover the truth. As for the manual, this princess will accept it!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she received disapproving looks from everyone.
But Jia Yi was, after all, a princess, so even though everyone was in a hurry, they couldn't do anything more.
Only a few people exchanged glances, their eyes filled with the same desire.
Guo Xiao and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but seeing the manual being taken away, they felt a little restless.
Could it really be a secret manual?
After the farce ended, Guo Xiao and his two companions became infamous. People still frequently came to their courtyard to inquire about them, coming and going in a hurry.
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