Baiyu also hadn't expected things to develop this way.
Confused and muddled, he ended up leaving a mark on Qiao Ying and Qiao Wan.
If he had known the Light Caller's Staff had this effect, he would never have used the charged staff on them.
Directly branding two Martial Arts Grandmasters would have been perfect.
Unfortunately.
The incident has already happened, and it's pointless to overthink it now.
Baiyu needs to make the most out of the current situation.
Qiao Ying and Qiao Wan, the two sisters, are both Tier Four Martial Artists.
Moreover, their Extraordinary Abilities should be at Sequence Five or Six.
With abilities leaning towards combat, the two of them are definitely among the elites of Elite Level Martial Artists.
If they can be recruited into the camp.
Baiyu would truly have top experts stationed in Mountain City, providing an instant combat force.
The challenge now is.
How to get the two sisters to help him.
They belong to the Dragon Source organization.
And it seems like there's some unknown enmity between Dragon Source and the Empire.
After all, Qiao Wan called him an Imperial running dog.
In such circumstances.
Wanting them to willingly accept reality and fight for him is practically impossible.
Even if the Enlightenment Society's mark could control them.
But.
This kind of forceful control would only prevent the sisters from attacking him, not make them truly useful.
Not to mention.
If they were to obey in outward appearance but oppose in reality, he wouldn't have any solutions.
After thinking for a moment.
Baiyu decided to speak directly, not wanting to continue playing crafty tricks with the sisters.
At this moment, Qiao Wan's face was filled with anger, showing signs of a desperate final struggle.
This was a genuine fight-to-the-death mentality.
Unlike her sister, who enjoys using a variety of expressions and tones to deceive and gain an advantage.
The sisters' personalities were vastly different.
Fortunately.
Qiao Ying was clearly more aware of the situation and somewhat believed Baiyu's words.
She stopped her sister, who was on the verge of outbreak, and looked at Baiyu, "You want us to risk our lives for you?"
Baiyu nodded without hesitation, "Yes."
"Why should we?"
Qiao Ying sneered, "Because of your Tier Six power? Or do you think the mark can control the two of us?"
At this point.
Baiyu wasn't anxious, he calmly said, "If I were stronger than you, why would I need you?
You should be grateful.
Otherwise, if I weren't weaker, your corpses would already have cooled.
Moreover.
High Blood Qi means strong?
Or does a high Extraordinary Sequence mean strong?"
Hearing this.
Qiao Wan looked at him with disdain, "Isn't that the case? You being weak gives you the right?"
Baiyu rolled his eyes and pointed at his head, "Stop filling your head with muscles every day. Read more books when you have time, otherwise, why would you be here?"
Qiao Wan was dumbfounded, and anger surged within her.
Baiyu continued, "I don't know what organization your Dragon Source is, but if we can work together, I guarantee you won't be at a disadvantage.
Moreover.
With a connection to an Imperial noble, anything you do would be much more convenient.
I don't want to say too much.
You can think carefully, and get back to me with your decision."
Bang.
The courtyard gate closed.
Baiyu temporarily left the place.
Matters like these require them to think it over. Now everyone is caught off guard and easily swayed by emotions.
Perhaps.
After some time, they'll figure it out.
Of course.
If they don't figure it out, Baiyu can't let them go.
These two women know too much, they can't be allowed to leave.
"How was it?"
As he walked out of the courtyard, Qiong Zhen, dusty and weary, immediately asked.
This involved two Tier Four Martial Artists; the implication was huge, and Qiong Zhen hadn't done something so thrilling in years.
At this moment.
He felt a sense of youthful vigor.
This thrilling rush made his adrenaline pump, and he was itching to let loose and do something big.
"A bit difficult. These two are from the secretive Dragon Source organization, making it challenging to control them for personal use.
You should look into this Dragon Source organization when you have time.
By the way.
How are the duel preparations coming along?"
Upon hearing Baiyu's question, Qiong Zhen immediately nodded, "The duel location has been decided.
As this is the first time in nearly thirty years that a noble in Villiduo uses a Dueling Technique.
Plus, it's happening at this critical time.
Thus, the entire Villiduo noble circle is sure to witness this duel.
Should we ask the old master to intervene?
I heard the opponent has invited two Grandmasters to assist."
Baiyu nodded, "No worries. I agreed to the duel because I'm confident. The teacher is at a critical moment of seclusion, let's not disturb her."
Qiong Zhen nodded.
Although Baiyu was much younger than him.
But after spending some time together, Qiong Zhen gained a profound understanding of Baiyu's approach.
To say he has confidence.
Then he surely has confidence.
Qiong Zhen hadn't yet figured out how Baiyu planned to handle this duel.
Baiyu didn't explain either.
After checking that there were no breaches in the Merchant Association's Spirit Array, he returned to his room and began to recharge the Light Caller's Staff.
This item.
If used well, would have miraculous effects.
The process of recharging wasn't easy.
As it involved Forbidden Divine Weapon fragments, it could only be done in the Space of the Scholars.
In the real world.
The pollution from the Forbidden Divine Weapon was challenging even for Baiyu to withstand.
The recharging took Baiyu an entire day.
This time, the Light Caller's Staff directly consumed two fragments from Baiyu's hand.
Then it regained its glowing brilliance from a dim state.
The consumption involved in placing two marks far exceeded Baiyu's expectations.
After recharging.
Baiyu commenced Blood and Qi Cultivation, preparing to remain at his peak when the duel day arrived.
...
Soon.
Two days passed swiftly.
Baiyu emerged from his room, his eyes sparkling with vitality.
Outside.
Qiong Zhen had already prepared a steam carriage to head to the duel site.
This duel.
Although there was no news among ordinary people, it caused a massive stir in the Villiduo noble circle.
Almost every noble who could attend.
Had gathered at the settlement outside of Villiduo City to witness this duel.
On the surface.
This was a battle between the old and new nobles.
Behind the scenes.
This was Long Shanyun's first move to shake the nobles.
The duel location was chosen at an assembly place outside Villiduo, housing Villiduo's largest Dueling Arena.
Usually.
Various large-scale duels were held here.
However, starting that morning.
High-end vehicles constantly arrived at the assembly place.
Eventually.
Even several teams of heavily armored mechanical soldiers arrived, along with a squad of fully armed Blood Knights.
In the VIP room of the dueling arena, Long Shanyun sat.
The room had a censer exuding fragrance, and the surrounding furniture was of the highest brand.
From the adjacent panoramic floor-to-ceiling window.
The entire situation of the arena could be seen.
At the moment.
In this arena's most luxurious viewing room, besides Long Shanyun, there was a voluptuous and exceedingly charming woman.
