Chapter 1220: Chapter 1220: Participating in the Four Sects Grand Tournament
Fang Family, inside the main hall.
The Fang Family Master smiled at Fang Muxue and Xiao Yi.
"How is it going? The marriage alliance between the Guu and Qin families, with all the major forces congratulating, must be quite lively."
The Fang Family Master smiled, looked at Fang Muxue, and said, "Since Aunt Yun Shang is willing to marry, that’s her choice; you don’t need to worry too much."
As he spoke, the Fang Family Master glanced at Xiao Yi without a trace, as if thanking Xiao Yi for helping to look after Fang Muxue.
Xiao Yi looked embarrassed.
Fang Muxue had a cheerful expression, "Well, I’m not worried; after all, the marriage alliance between Guu and Qin is canceled."
"Hmm." The Fang Family Master nodded, "As long as you’re not worried."
With that, the Fang Family Master instinctively picked up his teacup and drank it in one gulp.
However, the next second, he suddenly reacted.
"Cough, cough." The Fang Family Master almost choked on the water, "What? What did you say? The marriage alliance between the Guu and Qin families is canceled?"
"Yes." Fang Muxue nodded without hesitation, "Aunt Yun Shang is not marrying that scoundrel Qin Zong, and the Old Master Guu agreed."
"Even Elder Qin and Qin Zong left in anger."
"What happened?" The Fang Family Master’s face suddenly showed astonishment.
"This is all thanks to Young Master Xiao Yi for his help." Fang Muxue looked at Xiao Yi with gratitude.
Fang Muxue explained the situation once.
The Fang Family Master’s expression changed, "Xiao Yixiao, you..."
"It’s troublesome." The Fang Family Master looked shocked and quickly said to the butler at his side, "Go invite all the elders to the Council Hall for a discussion."
"Now?" The butler was startled and asked, "Family Master, it’s already dark, is it that urgent?"
"Urgent?" The Fang Family Master glared at the butler, "Tell them, no matter what they’re doing, come to the Council Hall immediately."
"You both come too." The Fang Family Master glared at Fang Muxue and Xiao Yi.
"Hmph."
With that, the Fang Family Master snorted, stood up, and left.
In the main hall, Xiao Yi shook his head but also stood up to follow.
He came to the Fang Family mainly to see about the Four-direction Martial Contest.
After all, he still had to stay in Four-direction City for a few more days; he couldn’t leave yet.
The longer he stayed in the Four-direction Domain, the more he realized that the depth of the water here was far beyond imagination.
Especially here in Four-direction City, an ordinary Martial Arts Emperor doesn’t even count as top strength.
The Four-direction Domain, being able to make a name for itself in the vast Central Region among countless regions, is not undeservedly famous.
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Fang Family, inside the Council Hall.
The Family Master and a group of elders gathered together.
Xiao Yi initially intended to sit casually to the side.
However, the Fang Family Master warmly said, "Xiao Yixiao, come here."
The Fang Family Master gestured toward the lower seat.
Xiao Yi nodded and walked to the lower seat, sitting casually.
"Alright, are all the elders here?" the Fang Family Master asked sternly.
The surrounding elders nodded.
"I wonder what urgent matter the Family Master has called us here for?" the Great Elder asked.
The Fang Family Master nodded and quickly recounted the situation once.
As soon as he finished speaking.
The entire Council Hall erupted in an uproar.
"What? The marriage alliance between the Guu and Qin families has been disrupted?"
"The Guu and Qin families finally had a chance to reconcile, and the Four-direction Martial Contest is about to start; this is troublesome."
Initially, there was a cry of surprise, followed by a concentration of gazes, all fixed on Xiao Yi.
"No wonder he’s the friend of Young Master Shushu; he seems to be quite the handful..."
Some elders even started whispering and muttering.
"Alright, quiet down." The stern voice of the Fang Family Master resonated throughout the Council Hall.
"The breaking of the Guu and Qin families’ marriage alliance is now a fact."
"The day after tomorrow is the start of the Four-direction Martial Contest; we must quickly devise a strategy."
"Hmm." The Great Elder nodded, saying, "However, the Guu Family and our Fang Family have always had good relations."
"A single Qin Family shouldn’t be much of a threat."
"No." Some elders shook their heads, "The Qin Family has stood in Four-direction City for years, rivaling our Fang Family; they’re not to be underestimated."
"Moreover, the Qin Family’s rise in recent years has been incredibly fast, far surpassing our Fang Family and the Guu Family."
"Just in these few years, the major forces siding with the Qin Family have more than doubled from before."
"Sigh." Some elders sighed.
"Originally, if this marriage alliance between the Qin Family and Guu Family could have gone through, the relations among our three families could have greatly improved."
"The Four-direction Martial Contest could have been just a formality, without being so troublesome now."
"..."
A group of elders discussed and conversed.
The Fang Family Master suddenly turned to Xiao Yi, saying, "Xiao Yixiao, are you interested in this Four-direction Martial Contest?"
"Me?" Xiao Yi frowned.
"Yes." The Fang Family Master nodded, saying, "In the Four-direction Martial Contest, all martial artists within the Four-direction Domain can participate."
"However, only young Heavenly Talents from forces above first-class can participate; elders and stronger individuals cannot."
Xiao Yi nodded.
The Four-direction Martial Contest, though an undercover clash among the three families.
However, only the young generation of martial artists from the three families are allowed to participate.
Otherwise, if elders and above could participate, there would be no need to hold such a contest.
The top-tier forces of the three families could just confront each other directly.
But this way, the entire Four-direction Domain would likely fall into chaos.
Only allowing young Heavenly Talents to compete is the best approach.
After all, the young generation is the most important factor in weighing the future of a family or force.
"If Xiao Yixiao is interested, you can represent our Fang Family." The Fang Family Master warmly suggested.
Xiao Yi shook his head, "No, I might not have time to participate."
He was only staying in Four-direction City for a few more days, waiting for news from the Wind Shattering Hall; once his title was upgraded, he would leave.
"No time?" The Fang Family Master furrowed his brows.
"Is there something urgent that Xiao Yixiao needs to do?"
"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded, "I will stay in Four-direction City for a few more days, then I have to hurry to train."
"In a few months, I have to return to Black Cloud Academy."
"In a few months?" The Fang Family Master smiled, "The Four-direction Martial Contest is merely a competition among martial artists; it’ll be over in ten days to half a month."
"As for training, in Xiao Yixiao’s view, isn’t battling with the forces and Heavenly Talents of the Four-direction Domain the best training?"
"Moreover, the rewards for the Four-direction Martial Contest are exceptionally generous."
"Generous rewards?" Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, "How generous?"
For Xiao Yi, Martial Arts Barriers almost didn’t exist; the only thing limiting his cultivation is the colossal Small World that’s terrifyingly immense.
Cultivation Items are almost what he desperately needs.
"Very generous." The Fang Family Master smiled, "If you can achieve victory, even our Three Great Families covet the reward."
"Even getting into the top ten, the reward would be enough to make the top forces in Four-direction City envious."
"Oh?" Xiao Yi’s face lit up with joy.
"Xiao Yixiao, are you interested now?" The Fang Family Master asked with a smile.
"I am." Xiao Yi nodded, "However, I want to participate on my own."
Upon hearing this, the Fang Family Master’s smile disappeared, replaced by a frown.
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First update.
