As Ah Qing left, Yang Miaozhen approached, âYoung Master Song, it seems you and Ah Qing have a close relationship.â
Song Qingshu glanced at the spirited woman before him and smiled slightly, âNot particularly.â
Yang Miaozhenâs smile faltered. She had intended to probe for information, but he was tight-lipped. Thinking quickly, she continued, âI heard that after her recent victory, Ah Qingâs odds have dropped drastically, nearly one-to-one, while ours remain at dozens-to-one. It seems sheâs the favorite to become the new Golden Serpent King.â
âReally?â Song Qingshuâs eyes lit up, and he called over Zeng Rou, who was standing nearby. âRou Rou, go fetch the banknotes from my room and bet them all on me.â
âAll of them?â Zeng Rouâs eyes widened. âAre you sure?â
âOf course, itâs a great chance to make money,â Song Qingshu urged.
âAlright,â Zeng Rou said, though she wondered if she should consult the Ninth Princess first. She feared that if Song Qingshu acted impulsively, the Ninth Princess might end up in destitute.
However, when Ah Jiu heard about it, her eyes lit up with excitement. She handed a small, ornate box to Zeng Rou. âThis is my accumulated dowry. Bet it all. And if you have any savings, bet those too. Opportunities like this are rare.â
Stunned by the Ninth Princessâs enthusiasm, Zeng Rou left, feeling disoriented.
âYoung Master Song, are you so confident youâll win?â Yang Miaozhen asked, apparently feeling incredulous.
âWellâŠâ Song Qingshu gave a modest smile, âI think I have a good chance.â
Yang Miaozhen was perplexed.
âIs he genuinely confident or just putting on an act to unsettle me?â
âSo, you think you can definitely defeat me?â Yang Miaozhen stared intently at him.
âFourth Ladyâs spear skills are exceptional. I wouldnât dare say itâs a sure thing,â Song Qingshu replied humbly.
Yang Miaozhen ground her teeth in frustration. Despite his modest words, his demeanor suggested he didnât see her as a real threat at all!
âIâll show you!â Yang Miaozhen muttered, suppressing her irritation. She was about to leave when she noticed Zhou Zhiruo and Ah Jiu were absent. âWhere are Lady Zhou and the Ninth Princess?â
âThey have some matters to attend to,â Song Qingshu answered curtly, refusing to elaborate.
âWhat could be more important than being with their husband at a time like this?â Yang Miaozhen wondered aloud but realized she wouldnât get any more information and decided to leave. As she walked away, she couldnât resist asking, âPeople in the martial world say youâre fortunate to have two such fairies in your life. Iâm curious how you managed to make them get along like sisters.â
âWhy donât you become their sister and find out?â Song Qingshu teased.
âUgh!â Yang Miaozhen spat, a habit from her rough life among bandits. Usually, she would retaliate with her sharp tongue and martial prowess, but faced with Song Qingshuâs thick skin and great strength, she found herself at a loss and stomped off in frustration.
An hour passed quickly. Huang Rong announced the start of the third round, with the first match between Song Qingshu and Yang Miaozhen.
Yang Miaozhen stood straight at one end of the platform, her spear resting on the ground. She felt at her peak, even better than during her match with Shi Potian. This time, she forwent her red cloak, knowing it was a liability against an opponent of Song Qingshuâs caliber.
Watching the woman across the stage, Song Qingshu almost whistled. Yang Miaozhenâs tall, curvy figure was fully revealed without the cloak, like a proud warhorse awaiting its destined knight.
âFocus, focus,â Song Qingshu chided himself.
Noticing his momentary distraction, Yang Miaozhen acted swiftly. With a shout, she swung her spear, sending the stones on the platform flying towards him.
Song Qingshu focused, extended his hands, and stopped the stones mid-air as if held by an invisible force. This display of mastery shocked many onlookers, showcasing a level of skill only a grandmaster could achieve.
Familiar faces in the crowd reacted differently. Yu Wanting and Wen Tailai turned pale with both hatred and fear.
Friends from the Prince Mu Palace and Wudang showed joy, while the Shaolin and Quanzhen sect members looked serious.
Huang Rongâs expression was complex as she watched, wondering if her husband Guo Jing could surpass Song Qingshu. Remembering the events in the cave, she sighed and glanced away, noticing her daughter Guo Fu gazing at Song Qingshu with shining eyes. Huang Rong was alarmed: âWhy is Fuâer looking at him like that?â
On the stage, the moment of stillness ended as the stones shattered, and Yang Miaozhenâs spear shot forward. She spun like a whirlwind, her speed and power increased, forcing Song Qingshu to dodge with a quick sidestep.
Anticipating his move, Yang Miaozhen shifted her spear downward, using the platformâs rebound to spin and kick at Song Qingshu with her long, powerful legs like a spear aimed at his neck.
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