The Duel Begins

Chapter 53 The Duel Begins

Finally, the day of the highly anticipated duel arrived. Representatives from various prominent figures in Bo City, such as the high-ranking members of the Hunter Alliance, the Magic Association, government departments, and aristocratic families, came to participate.

Firstly, it was to give the Mu family face, and secondly, it was to add some fun to the stagnant life. Battles between magicians are rare, except for those within magic universities and resource struggles in the wilderness.

"Hey, how about we make a bet?"

"What are we betting on?"

"Let's bet on who wins tonight's duel!"

"Tch! Only a fool would bet with you. Everyone knows that Yu Ang is backed by the most powerful family in Bo City. It's undeniable that Mo Fan is indeed very strong, but compared to Yu Ang, he's still a bit lacking!"

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Similar remarks were commonplace at the Mullard Estate.

Ling Tianyu brought Ye Xinxia to the scene, where a large crowd had gathered. At the invitation of the Mu family, almost all the prominent figures in Bocheng were present.

Over at the grandstand of the Mu Family Manor, there were designated seats for school personnel. Ling Tianyu spotted Zhang Xiaohou, He Yu, and other familiar classmates and went straight over.

"Brother Yu!" Zhang Xiaohou greeted him. Sitting next to him was He Yu.

"Okay!" Ling Tianyu nodded in acknowledgment, choosing a spot near the edge to make it easier to take care of Xinxia, ​​who had difficulty moving around.

"By the way, Monkey, hasn't Mo Fan arrived yet?"

"You mean Brother Fan? He's already here, but Sister-in-law Zhou Min just called him away!" Zhang Xiaohou gave a knowing look.

"Tianyu, may I sit here?" Suddenly, a familiar, clear, and cool female voice rang out.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohou showed a hint of surprise and wisely turned his head away.

"As expected of Brother Tianyu, he won over the Ice Queen so quickly!"

As for Mu Ningxue, the Imperial Capital Academy had already started its summer vacation not long ago. Naturally, she returned to Bocheng as soon as possible, but the recent social engagements had left her somewhat exhausted, and she couldn't even find the time to meet with Ling Tianyu.

"Ning Xue!" Ling Tianyu smiled and said, "I can't refuse you even if I don't welcome you!"

"Sister Ningxue!" Xinxia called softly, a smile on her face.

"Xinxia!" Mu Ningxue nodded. The two had known each other since childhood. When they were young, she sympathized with Xinxia's situation and would sometimes show her some concern.

Noticing Mu Ningxue's gaze, Xinxia smiled faintly and shook her head, saying, "Sister Ningxue, so much time has passed, I've gotten used to it."

"Sigh!" With a slight sigh, Mu Ningxue sat down next to Ling Tianyu and said to him, "Didn't you break through to the intermediate level? Let's spar sometime!"

Mu Ningxue's eyes were full of fighting spirit; she was definitely a battle maniac.

"Um... Ning Xue, it's been two years since we last met, and this is the first thing you say?"

Ling Tianyu's face darkened. If she were a man and I were a woman, I would be so angry that I wouldn't speak to her for days.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Mu Ningxue pretended not to understand.

"No problem..." Ling Tianyu's expression was indescribable.

"Just kidding!" Mu Ningxue chuckled, grabbing Ling Tianyu's soft arm and whispering, "I missed you too!"

Her expression seemed calm and collected, but the pink of her earlobes betrayed her shyness.

"Aren't you worried about your father's objection?" Ling Tianyu was thrilled. After more than ten years of nurturing, he had finally won her over. This was a huge win.

"I've already spoken to my father." Mu Ningxue's eyes were firm, suggesting she had spent considerable time negotiating with the old man, Mu Zhuoyun.

He probably had no choice but to do it. Before, his daughter was not yet independent, and he could keep her in check by relying on his authority.

Things are different now. My daughter has her own ideas now, and besides, her son-in-law Ling Tianyu is quite talented, a mid-level plant-type, and barely a match for my daughter.

If it were Mo Fan, Mu Zhuoyun would never agree. Putting aside the fact that his father was just a beat-up car driver, his behavior of contradicting him in front of everyone for no reason meant that he could not be allowed to set foot in the Mu family home!

"Holy crap! I can't believe my eyes! The Mu family's little princess actually sat down next to Ling Tianyu!"

A male student representative from Tianlan Magic High School rubbed his eyes in surprise and shouted incredulously.

"What!" Everyone present, regardless of their faction, turned their gazes to Ling Tianyu and his companion in astonishment.

"It's true! Mu Ningxue is taken!"

"My goddess!"

The male students present were heartbroken, while the female students were envious. After all, Ling Tianyu was a well-known school heartthrob at Tianlan Magic High School, easily surpassing Mu Bai and the dream lover of countless girls.

The president of the Magic Association, Yang Zuohe, nudged Mu Zhuoyun playfully and said, "Old Mu, are you aware of this matter?"

"Get out!" Although Mu Zhuoyun was mentally forced to accept it, he couldn't help but feel aggrieved and upset to see his beloved cabbage being eaten by a pig.

The fact that a goddess as aloof as Mu Ningxue would choose to sit next to a man when there were still empty seats nearby speaks volumes.

In an instant, Ling Tianyu and Mu Ningxue were the center of attention, even overshadowing Yu Ang and Mo Fan, who should have been the main characters.

No one present could have predicted that such a shocking juicy tidbit would be revealed on the eve of this duel.

Ignoring everyone's reactions, Ling Tianyu said to Mu Ningxue with some concern, "Is there something wrong with your body again?"

The moment I touched Mu Ningxue's body, it felt like touching a piece of ancient ice, the cold penetrating to the bone. It's hard to imagine the pain Mu Ningxue has endured these past few days.

"Yes, the Ice Crystal Bow has become active again recently, and the previous nurturing effect has almost worn off," Mu Ningxue nodded in reply.

"Silly girl, why didn't you tell me!" Ling Tianyu scolded, immediately activating the plant-based [Life Gift] to alleviate the aftereffects of the ice erosion.

Mu Ningxue felt a warmth in her heart, not only because of the effect of [Life's Gift], but also because she was happy about Ling Tianyu's concern for her.

"I was afraid you'd worry..." Mu Ningxue lowered her head and said weakly.

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Meanwhile, one of the protagonists of this duel, Mo Fan, led Zhou Min down a small hill.

Mo Fan looked radiant, while Zhou Min's face was flushed, and she appeared somewhat shy.

What exactly happened on the hill is entirely up to the readers' imagination.

Naturally, Mo Fan saw Mu Ningxue and Ling Tianyu without any surprise. He felt a slight pang in his heart, shook his head, and looked at the beauty beside him.

Instead of dwelling on the past, cherish the people in the present.

Mu Ningxue was just a childish impetuosity; Zhou Min was the one she truly deserved to protect, her other half.

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