Chapter 543
Genius Girl
Faced with Yi Yangzi's questioning, the unassuming deputy master of the Mirage Tower fixed his gaze on the purple jade gourd in Yi Yangzi's hand, his expression remaining perfectly calm as he calmly replied:
"Since you care so much about winning and losing, then I'll admit defeat."
As he spoke, the deputy master of the Mirage Tower vanished from his spot and returned to his seat in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that the deputy master of the Mirage Tower had voluntarily conceded defeat, Yi Yangzi's expression immediately softened. He then surveyed the group of martial arts masters surrounding the arena and said in a deep voice:
"You all heard that, didn't you? What I said is true. He can't escape my magic pot at all."
However, the expressions on the faces of the surrounding martial arts masters were quite strange, and one of them sneered:
"Yi Yangzi, that's because the deputy master of the Mirage Tower didn't want to bother with you. What's the point of wasting words with a shameless scoundrel like you who refuses to admit defeat?"
"Your behavior today is utterly shameful!"
Upon hearing this, all the martial arts masters around the training ground nodded in agreement, their disdain for Yi Yangzi growing even stronger.
Clearly, the surrounding martial arts masters only cared about the outcome.
The deputy master of the Mirage Tower had clearly emerged from the Purple Jade Gourd unharmed, and since they had not noticed any signs of interference from anyone, they naturally assumed that Yi Yangzi was simply throwing a tantrum and refusing to admit defeat.
The deputy master of the Mirage Tower clearly didn't care about winning or losing. Since Yi Yangzi refused to admit defeat, he didn't care either, so he went along with Yi Yangzi's wishes and didn't bother to pay any more attention.
In this way, in the eyes of the martial arts masters watching from the sidelines, he actually had the aloof attitude of a true master.
At this moment, Yi Yangzi was undoubtedly furious. Facing the gazes of the martial arts masters surrounding the arena, he wanted to say something, but his anger overwhelmed him and he couldn't utter a single word. In the end, he could only roar, trembling all over:
"fart!"
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At the same time, the head of the Jiang family, sitting in the stands, shook his head disdainfully and said:
"I remember that Yi Yangzi had a good reputation in the martial arts world before, but I was very disappointed when I met him today."
"As expected, seeing is believing. At today's disciple-acceptance ceremony, many demons and monsters will reveal their true forms."
Upon hearing this, the White Tiger Temple Master, who was sitting to the side, did not speak, but his eyes scanned the surroundings of the martial arts arena, as if searching for something.
Meanwhile, the Jiang family patriarch, who rarely spoke beside the Jiang family head, looked at Yi Yangzi on the martial arts arena and said in a hoarse voice:
"The technique of 'Universe in a Pot' used by this person is not truly ineffective."
Upon hearing this, both Jiang Wang and the Jiang family patriarch turned to look at their ancestor, whose body was already half-buried in the earth.
"Does the Ancestor believe that what Yi Yangzi just said was true?"
The Jiang family patriarch asked with curiosity, while Jiang Wang frowned slightly and began to re-examine Yi Yangzi, who seemed to be quite angry on the martial arts field.
At this moment, facing the question from the Jiang family patriarch, the Jiang family patriarch simply closed his eyes and did not answer the question, but slowly said:
"I'm getting old, and my energy isn't what it used to be."
After saying that, the patriarch of the Jiang family seemed to fall asleep and no longer paid attention to the head of the Jiang family.
Seeing this, a barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashed in the eyes of the Jiang family head, but he showed no sign of it on his face. Instead, he turned to Jiang Wang and said meaningfully:
“This Yi Yangzi may indeed have some real skills, but he is far from being qualified to be your master, Wang’er.”
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As he spoke, the Jiang family patriarch rose from his seat, his eyes fixed on Yi Yangzi in the martial arts arena. He then projected his true energy, his voice resonating throughout the arena, and said:
"Senior Yi Yangzi, since you have already demonstrated your divine skills, please return to your seat and rest for now. Let the other martial arts practitioners take the stage next." Clearly, the Jiang family head's words were an attempt to oust Yi Yangzi. Upon hearing this, Yi Yangzi's eyes turned red as he stared intently at the seated Deputy Master of the Mirage Tower, saying:
"Since they don't believe me, let's have another contest and shut them up with the facts."
However, faced with the aggressive suggestion from Yi Yangzi, the deputy master of the Mirage Tower shook his head and said:
"I'm done competing. I won't make a move today."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding martial arts masters and renowned figures looked at Yi Yangzi impatiently, and then they all spoke up one after another, intending to drive him off the training ground.
Clearly, they felt that Yi Yangzi's persistent lingering on the training ground was unacceptable and a waste of everyone's time.
At this moment, Yi Yangzi was naturally unwilling to give up. If he were to leave the martial arts arena now, his reputation in the entire Western Desert and the martial arts world would be ruined, and he would be burdened with a bad name.
"I don't care. Someone attacked me just now. Our duel is not over yet. You have to make your move now, even if you don't want to."
Yi Yangzi's aged face was extremely gloomy, clearly indicating that he intended to force the deputy master of the Mirage Tower to fight him regardless of the consequences.
But just then, a clear female voice came from behind the group of martial arts masters, saying:
“I can attest that what this senior said is true.”
Upon hearing this, Yi Yangzi, who was about to make a move in the training ground, suddenly stopped and, like the other martial arts masters around him, looked in the direction from which the voice came.
Then, a pretty and charming young girl dressed in a turquoise dress slowly walked towards the training ground from behind the crowd.
At the same time, the Jiang family patriarch and Jiang Wang, who were sitting on the stands, both changed their expressions. The Jiang family patriarch, who seemed to be asleep with his eyes closed, also slowly opened his eyes.
Within the entire Jiang family, only a handful of people knew that the family had produced two unparalleled geniuses: one was Jiang Wang, and the other was Jiang Si.
Jiang Wang is presented to the public as a renowned genius in the martial arts world, while Jiang Si is hidden in the shadows of the Jiang family mansion, her talent never revealed to the outside world.
Today's apprenticeship ceremony has nothing to do with Jiang Si, and the Jiang family would never allow her to appear in front of the world.
However, Jiang Si, who usually had no interest in martial arts or the martial world, unexpectedly showed up at the training ground, which naturally surprised the Jiang family head and others.
Especially now that so many martial arts masters have gathered here, if Jiang Si's true situation is exposed, then everything the Jiang family has done before will undoubtedly be in vain.
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"Young lady... do you really believe what I'm saying?"
Unlike the others around her, Yi Yangzi was almost overjoyed and cried tears of joy as she looked at the girl walking towards the training ground with barely concealed excitement.
Faced with Yi Yangzi's question, Jiang Si calmly walked towards him while nodding slightly.
Seeing this, a martial arts expert frowned and looked at Jiang Si, asking:
"Where did this little girl come from? Why is she speaking up for Yi Yangzi?" (End of Chapter)