The Duel, Fire-Cloud Dojo’s Trickery

The other party of the duel, Fire-Cloud Dojo's people, were sitting on the seats at the southern side of the ring.　 

"Lianting, is there any problem with the name list that you have gotten?" The greasy face of the fat master of Fire-Cloud Dojo was drenched with sweat.　 

"Please be rest assured, Master. There is no problem with it." A gentleman-like middle-aged Mystical Cultivator by his side answered. "I have gifted four graded Spirit Herbs and one Fire Lingzhi to the lord. With the gifts, I'm sure the lord will side with us."　　 

"Haha. You're indeed my brother. You have done a great job." Yang Muyun was happily holding a name list in his hands. "With the list of Vast-Gate Dojo's battle sequence, we will surely win."　 

Yang Muyun felt somehow distressed thinking of the herbs that they had sent to the lord. However, it was worth it. The fame of Fire-Cloud Dojo would be suddenly increased if they were to win the duel and there would be many new disciples joining their dojo. 

Yang Muyun smiled when he glanced at the Mystical Master beside him. "Biao, are you anxious?"　 

The Mystical Master had a strong body. However, his complexion was quite bad. He could hardly bring himself to speak as he said, "If I'm merely delaying the time, it should not be a problem..."　　 

Bang!　　 

A gong sounded. The host of the duel was the leader of the Li family's guard team, Li Feng. He was dressed in green and was holding two name lists in his hands. It was the battle sequence for the duel between Vast-Gate Dojo and Fire-Cloud Dojo respectively.　 

Li Feng showed an intrigued smile when he lowered his head and looked at the two lists. He said loudly, "End your grudge on the ring. Decide the victor on the ring. Vast-Gate Dojo and Fire-Cloud Dojo chose to settle their resentment with a duel. The winner can get all the loser's Ascetic Road routes, and the loser has to close the dojo and leave Lin Yuan City. Do you understand?"　 

Qi Liancheng and Yang Muyun answered at the same time, "Understood." Then, they glared at each other.　 

"Alright, let's start the duel. The first round, Vast-Gate Dojo sends out He Jinxuan!"　　 

"Ho!" An energetic roar sounded. A shirtless man jumped onto the stage. He was thumping his chest and roaring into the skies. He exuded a strong aura. 　　 

"He is the top instructor of Vast-Gate Dojo, even the young master Qi Hong can't compete with him. It seems that Master Qi has sent Instructor He to put the fear of God in the people from Fire-Cloud Dojo."　 

Li Feng's smile remained on his face. He glanced at the name list and said aloud, "Fire-Cloud Dojo, Yang Muyun."　 

Silence swept across the area around the ring. A fat man chuckled in a weird manner and jumped onto the stage swiftly. 　 

"Isn't this the first round?"　　 

"This is only the first round. Why is Fire-Cloud Dojo's master himself in the first match? Who would go up against Master Qi if he's matched with Instructor He Jinxuan?"　　 

The crowd was whispering amongst themselves. They all thought that the match between the two strongest dojo masters would be held at the last round. However, Fire-Cloud Dojo did not arrange it in such a way that was commonly done. 　 

"May I start, Leader Li?" The master of Fire-Cloud Dojo, Yang Muyun, slowly smiled and said, disregarding the commotion under the stage.　 

"Sure." Li Feng lightly lifted himself and rapidly left the center area.　　 

"Haha. Let me see how strong Vast-Gate Dojo's best instructor, He Jinxuan, is." Yang Muyun's kind smile did not falter, but his tone was chilling. "Huh!"

Yang Muyun crossed his palms and light green Wind Mystical Power fused out. The Wind Mystical Power soon condensed into a hideous and ferocious tiger. It was moving its head and tail as it pounced toward He Jinxuan. 　　 

The people from Vast-Gate Dojo at the north side of the ring were stunned. 　　 

"Father, it seems that Yang Muyun is afraid of you. Fire-Cloud Dojo is truly not worth our concern." Qi Hong chuckled and said.　　 

"Yes, Master has been well-known for years. How can Yang Muyun compare with him!" Someone from Vast-Gate Dojo agreed with his words.　　 

"Shut up!"　　 

A stern shout frightened the people from Vast-Gate Dojo. Their faces turned pale. When they looked at their dojo master, Qi Liancheng, they realized that the skinny old man had a complex look on his face. It seemed like he was angry, filled with regrets and in a panic! 　 

"We have been fooled!"　　 

At the south gate of Lin Yuan city.　 

Xu Yang sighed looking at the familiar gate. He was just a Mystical Learner who was chased by three Mystical Warriors the first time he saw this magnificent gate. He barely survived and had returned to Lin Yuan City at that time. However, he had become a Mystical Warrior who had formed eight Mystical Cores the second time he saw the gate. He had even killed three enemies at the Mystical Warrior stage easily before he returned this time.　 

"Mr. Xu Yang." The gatekeeper checked the city permit he was holding and addressed him respectfully. Xu Yang gained his fame at the Appraisal Conference. The gatekeeper had heard about the incident where Xu Yang sold the three recipes for twenty thousand Wolf Coins. 　 

It was rumored that Xu Yang also had an inextricable relationship with the Governor Manor's Li family. The gatekeepers did not dare to be arrogant.　 

However, the soldiers guarding the gate would never be able to link this famous Xu Yang to the poor Mystical Learner who had entered the city twenty days ago.　 

At Xu Street.　　 

"Xu Yu, I'm back." Xu Yang opened the half-closed gate and said as usual.　 

The door opened and Xu Yu with pigtails quickly rushed out. "You're finally back, Brother!"　 

Xu Yu's face was rounder compared to the malnourished look she had the first time Xu Yang saw her. She was wearing new clothes and her face was rosy. Although she was only a ten-year-old girl, he was sure that she would grow into a beauty who would be comparable to Li Yurong.　 

Song Tinglan, who was behind her, poked out her head and said, "Xu, Xu Yang."　 

"Oh? Brother, what kind of toy is that on your shoulder? Wow!" Xu Yu saw Chubby Ball and was attracted by its chubby body and short little legs.　 

"It has a big mouth." Looking at Chubby Ball who had opened its mouth in protest and was making a threatening grunting sound, the curious Xu Yu did not show any fear but observed it with interest. 　 

"This is my family member. Close your mouth!" Xu Yang held Chubby Ball by the skin on the back of its neck and gave it to Xu Yu. He shared his experience rather unethically, "Pinch its back-neck skin and it would not be fierce… look."　 

"You're right, it's fun." Xu Yu was completely fascinated by this furry and warm 'toy'. She started to play with it.　 

Chubby Ball glared at Xu Yang with its little beady eyes. It shot gazes filled with helplessness at him but it was ignored by Xu Yang.　 

Soon, Song Tinglan also started to play with Chubby Ball. She was two years younger than Xu Yu and was at a playful age. However, the two girls had matured way beyond their age because of their families.　 

Xu Yu caressed Chubby Ball's head and suddenly thought of something. She said, "Brother, there is a lively grand event in Lin Yuan City today."　　 

"What is it?" Xu Yang did not really care.　 

"It is a duel between Fire-Cloud Dojo and Vast-Gate Dojo!" Xu Yu said. "Speaking of, you joined Vast-Gate Dojo's ascetic team before… hopefully they will be able to win."　　 

Xu Yang could not help but laughed. "I'm not a disciple of Vast-Gate Dojo. You have decided who to support way too soon."　　 

"Can you bring me to watch the duel, Brother?" Xu Yu whispered.　　 

"Now?" Xu Yang raised his head and looked at the sun that was about to set. "It should be almost over by now… Why didn't you go earlier since you want to watch it?"

"That's because… you told me to stay at home and not go out as it's not safe these days." Xu Yu said with a pout.　 

Xu Yang then remembered that he told Xu Yu not to go out unless it was truly necessary as he was afraid of Vast-Gate Dojo's revenge. He did not expect the ten-year-old Xu Yu to be so obedient as she suppressed her playfulness just because of his words.　 

Xu Yang felt a heavy weight on his shoulders as a thing called responsibility appeared in his head.　　 

Xu Yang smiled and held Xu Yu's little hand. "Okay, Let's go join in on the fun."