As the paper crane fell, Lu Yaoyao’s playful voice came from within: "Brother Zhou, I didn’t expect you to have such good eyesight. This will save a lot of effort in the future."
Zhou Qing was completely confused when he heard it.
Was it because of fake wine?
Today’s arena was bustling with activity, and the crowds surged. Disciples from the Thirteen Peaks stood densely around.
Of course, ordinary disciples were not qualified to watch the fight between the Sect Leader’s first disciple and a prince. Those who came were mostly True Disciples and Core Disciples.
Additionally, there were several stewards, elders, and many Peak Masters who came to join in the fun.
When Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu arrived, it was already noisy, and people were even secretly betting in the distance.
Wait, the one in charge of betting seemed to be Niu Guangmo?
Zhou Qing looked speechlessly at Yan Xiaohu beside him.
"Boss!" Soon, several familiar True Disciples gathered around.
Yan Xiaohu immediately took out two hundred blank Image Jade Scrolls and handed them to the few people.
"Remember, you must wait until the fight starts before selling them. Be perceptive, don’t waste time trying to sell to people who don’t have enough money." Yan Xiaohu instructed.
The few people nodded, indicating they understood.
"I have a list here, all wealthy Core Disciples. Focus on them first. I don’t believe they wouldn’t want to keep a record of such a great opportunity to ponder over later!"
The few people quickly left.
Zhou Qing looked at Yan Xiaohu and couldn’t help but applaud.
"Third Brother, I really admire this business acumen of yours. You don’t let a single opportunity slip by!" Zhou Qing praised.
Yan Xiaohu waved his hand and said, "This is nothing. But to gather funds for betting and these two hundred blank Image Jade Scrolls, I’ve almost gone bankrupt and am heavily in debt. If we lose, I might have to part with my prized top-grade Spirit Stone as well."
"Fourth Brother, you can’t just watch me go bankrupt, right? In the worst-case scenario, you might have to lend... Fourth Brother, don’t walk so fast, I’m not done talking."
Shortly after, Zhou Qing looked up at the arena above.
The various Peak Masters were seated in turn, some looking solemn while others smiled. Each exuded a powerful aura.
Eight out of the Thirteen Peaks’ Peak Masters were present, which showed their curiosity about this competition.
In addition, beside Sect Leader Cao Zhengyang were two masked people.
"These two are the Guardians of the Seventh Prince and the Ninth Princess, but that’s only on the surface. There must be more in the shadows." Yan Xiaohu whispered.
Zhou Qing nodded. Although they were far away, he could clearly feel the murderous aura emanating from the two.
"Brother Zhou, so you were here!"
Just then, Lu Yaoyao’s cheerful voice came from behind.
Zhou Qing turned around to see Lu Yaoyao and Shi Zhen, along with an unfamiliar woman, approaching hand in hand.
"Oh, Sister Muqian, why did you come here? The view is better on the platform above, and you can see more clearly." Yan Xiaohu said with a smile upon seeing the unfamiliar woman.
Zhou Qing immediately understood that this woman was the Ninth Princess of the Holy Martial Dynasty.
He didn’t expect that in just one day, the three of them had become close friends?
Which one of you is the social butterfly?
"Sister Lu has been looking for you for a long time. I pointed you out to her, but she still couldn’t see you." Shi Zhen laughed.
Lu Yaoyao scratched her head, a bit embarrassed: "My eyesight hasn’t been good recently. You were here all along, but I couldn’t see you."
Zhou Qing just smiled and then looked at Xuanyuan Muqian, bowing slightly: "Greetings, Ninth Princess."
"Brother Zhou, no need to be so polite. Just call me Muqian like everyone else!"
Although Xuanyuan Muqian was at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Realm, for some reason, standing in front of Zhou Qing, she felt an invisible pressure.
His cultivation was probably higher than hers, so it was reasonable to call him Brother Zhou.
[Heart Mirror Points + 8]
While Zhou Qing was looking at this distinguished Ninth Princess, forming a stark contrast with the goofy Third Brother beside her, the system prompt rang in his ear.
Then he saw the note "Good Scholar" above Lu Yaoyao’s head turn into "Good Eyesight."
Zhou Qing was momentarily puzzled.
Lu Yaoyao suddenly praised, saying: "Sister Muqian, your hair is really beautiful! It’s orange, very few people have such hair. I remember Brother Zhou likes girls with orange hair."
Lu Yaoyao deliberately emphasized the words "orange."
Zhou Qing was surprised, but quickly realized.
So, that’s why he felt something was off when he saw Xuanyuan Muqian earlier, it was her hair.
"Don’t listen to her nonsense, I was just speaking randomly back then!" Zhou Qing quickly said.
Yan Xiaohu looked around.
Xuanyuan Muqian laughed, then touched her hair, saying: "Brother Zhou might be disappointed then. My hair wasn’t originally . A while ago, I took a special pill, and this might be a side effect, changing my hair color."
Zhou Qing sighed in relief upon hearing this.
"That’s quite an interesting side effect. What was your original hair color?" Zhou Qing asked.
Xuanyuan Muqian laughed: "It was black with some silver, mainly taking after my mother. My mother isn’t human."
Xuanyuan Muqian said frankly, as it wasn’t a secret.
Zhou Qing suddenly understood.
Lu Yaoyao’s pupils suddenly shrank, and her heart skipped a beat.