Chapter 189: Diao Chan vs. Ling Cao (32/32)

"Is she Xiao Qiao?"

Ding Ling turned his head slightly.

"Could this young man trying to curry favor be...?"

Ding Ling’s pupils narrowed slightly.

"My sister is in a dire situation. We need to take her up the mountain to see Daoist Yhiuu Ji and plead for his mercy."

Xiao Qiao, usually a feast for the eyes, wore an anxious expression, her brows furrowed in worry, making one involuntarily want to reach out and smooth her brows.

"Is it convenient for her to go up the mountain now?"

The young man asked.

"I’m afraid it’s not convenient."

"Then hurry up."

The young man called back:

"Bring the stretcher I had made earlier so Da Qiao can lie on it and go up the mountain."

So it really is Da Qiao.

Ding Ling’s brow twitched.

He had never expected to be so lucky to encounter such a group of people here!

There doesn’t seem to be such a record in history.

If there were, Yhiuu Ji wouldn’t have been killed by Sun Ce.

But thinking of the players who penetrate everything, Ding Ling understood.

Needless to say, there must be players stirring up trouble again. Perhaps Da Qiao came to seek Yhiuu Ji’s help because of an injury. It’s all the work of the players.

Just like Du Qingcheng.

Kidnapped by players and handed over to Yuan Shu!

It’s not something ordinary ’heroes’ could do!

And now, it seems he’s encountered another hero of a similar kind.

What could this hero be after?

Could it be merely to trouble Da and Xiao Qiao, or is it a heroic rescue mission?

Or perhaps another motive?

Ding Ling couldn’t make sense of it, but he didn’t meddle much.

In general.

Ding Ling wouldn’t take the initiative to cause trouble.

Of course, if someone provoked him, no matter who it was, he would find a way to destroy them, especially in this game world.

In the real world, there was no choice but to endure.

Endure even in the game world?

Especially now that he’s become a bona fide absolute expert! No need to endure in the Three Kingdoms World, right?

Ding Ling had never considered this point.

If he had.

He wouldn’t have fought all the way from the north to the south.

When it’s time to endure, he will endure; when it’s not, he absolutely will not!

"Quickly, be careful."

The stretcher was placed in the carriage.

Before long.

Amid the young man’s shouts.

A woman, pale as paper and seemingly incredibly weak, was brought out.

Although seriously ill, her natural beauty and delicately sculpted features were captivating, like a lotus emerging in full bloom, truly breathtaking!

Ding Ling, who had seen Diao Chan’s beauty many times, also couldn’t help but light up upon first seeing Da Qiao, silently admiring her.

No wonder she’s recorded in history.

Da and Xiao Qiao.

Without exception, truly stunning!

Their charm and allure might be slightly less than Diao Chan’s but comparable to Du Qingcheng.

A woman who can be compared to Du Qingcheng.

Rarely found across Jiuzhou Land.

Seeing these two take spots, no wonder they left their mark in history, cherished by Cao Mengde.

Clip-clop!

A group carried Da Qiao quickly past.

As they passed by Ding Ling’s group, the leading young man couldn’t help but glance at Ding Ling a few times; the more he looked, the deeper his apprehension grew.

Seeing Ding Ling gaze at Da and Xiao Qiao, he felt displeased, snorted coldly, cast a disdainful glance at Ding Ling, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

"Who is that?"

Diao Chan was momentarily stunned, then furious:

"How dare he be so rude to our lord!"

Fish Guts Sword slipped from her sleeve; with a delicate shout, she prepared to dismount and teach the young man a lesson.

Ding Ling stopped her, indicating there was no need to make trouble.

Diao Chan remained indignant:

"That person’s gaze is too presumptuous. All the way here, who would dare to ignore and disdain our lord like this? I can’t stand it!"

"Let it go."

Ding Ling smiled faintly, watching the young man’s figure disappear into the depths of greenery, and said:

"Different people have different tastes. Some cherish and like me, and naturally, some despise and wish to kill me. There’s no need to clash with them over a mere glance. The world is vast, there are too many people who dislike me. I can’t argue with all of them, can I? Let this matter pass."

"The master is magnanimous."

Diao Chan retracted the Fish Guts Sword, glanced at the few standing by the carriage, and coldly said:

"Had it been any other court official, they wouldn’t have been as reasonable as the lord. These people should be grateful it was you they encountered."

"Heh heh."

The few on guard were fiery youth; one couldn’t help but retort:

"Our young master is the son of the Luoyang Prefect. His father is a high-ranking court official! His grandfather even served as Grand Commandant, one of the Three Ministers! What kind of figure is your lord? How dare you compare backgrounds with our young master? Truly oblivious, ignorant, deserves disdain and contempt!"

"Insolent!"

Diao Chan raised her eyebrows sharply, with Fish Guts Sword in hand, pointing at the young man:

"I am a follower of my lord, and you are followers of your young master. If it’s a matter of followers, my lord could certainly surpass your young master."

"A young lass dares to boast so shamelessly here."

A vibrantly spirited youth suddenly galloped out, shaking a long blade, its resounding clang ringing in all directions:

"I, Ling Cao, would like to see what gives you the courage to speak such big words."

"I’ll satisfy you!"

Diao Chan galloped out too, with Fish Guts Sword flashing like lightning through the clouds, aiming straight at Ling Cao as she rode forward.

Clang!

Soon, the two clashed together.

Diao Chan’s horse was fast, and adept in close-combat and footwork, as she faced Ling Cao, she leapt from the saddle, Fish Guts Sword shivered, holding the opponent’s blade while a leg thrust using Flying Swallow Technique struck hard on Ling Cao’s waist.

Bang!

Ling Cao was kicked flying away, rolling on the ground a few times, diffusing the Vigorous Qi, looking at Diao Chan with astonishment and anger:

"There’s some skill indeed, seems I’ve underestimated you! Shouldn’t have used just three parts of my skill. Next, I’ll go all out. If you’re struck dead by me, don’t blame me for showing no mercy!"

"Bring it on if you can."

Diao Chan showed no fear.

Her Fish Guts Sword flickered ambiguously, executing Rouyun Saber Technique, transforming into floating clouds in the sky, rushing with Diao Chan’s Flying Swallow Technique, thrusting sharply like a bolt toward Ling Cao.

Clang!

Clang clang clang!

The two fought rapidly, exchanging over a dozen blows in just a few blinks.

Suddenly, Diao Chan executed a powerful Cloud Strike Saber Technique!

Boom!

Striking Ling Cao’s wrist squarely.

Ling Cao cried out in pain, unable to hold onto his weapon any longer, the long blade clattering to the ground.

Diao Chan leaped back onto her mount, sat upright on horseback, and looked down at Ling Cao:

"Clearly, my lord is superior to your young master!"

She had won.

But she didn’t boast of her own strength.

Instead, she wholly upheld Ding Ling’s status and honor.

This showed Ding Ling’s status in Diao Chan’s heart now.

"You!"