Chapter 103 Disturbance

The next morning, the entire Yaowang Manor, all one hundred and ten people, gathered in the training field in front of the manor's main hall.

The arena for the life-and-death challenge was set up here.

At this moment, Chu Luo was fully prepared. He stood in the center of the field, arms crossed, eyes closed, and resting his mind.

It was unclear whether he was savoring the first rays of the morning sun or simply putting on an act.

Of the hundred or so people in Yaowang Manor, nearly half were domestic slaves and laborers, responsible only for chores.

The remaining half consisted of spellcasters and martial artists, who were responsible for guarding Yaowang Valley.

And then there were the herbalists and alchemists.

It seemed like a lot of people, but in reality, only a core group of about a dozen were of one mind with Chu Qingbai and his son.

The others were more like spectators watching a show. Whoever won or lost would simply become the new Valley Master; it wouldn't affect them much.

Zhu Xiao'e and Zhu Xuanqing stood together, father and daughter. The so-called three-day confinement was just a joke and couldn't be taken seriously.

Zhu Xiao'e wasn't really blaming Chu Luo either. At this moment, she bit her lip, her palms sweating.

"Father, why did Uncle Chu let Chu Luo go up there? He's still just a child. How could he be Second Uncle's opponent?"

Zhu Xuanqing said calmly, "The Valley Master has his reasons for doing so. We just need to watch quietly. Xiao'e, if you encounter danger later, you must prioritize your own safety. Where there's life, there's hope!"

"I understand, Father."

Zhu Xiao'e nodded seriously.

On the other side, Chen Xiao and Chu Qingbai stood together.

Chen Xiao asked, "Uncle Chu, you haven't told Chu Luo about the matter yet, have you?"

Chu Qingbai nodded, "I was afraid it would distract him. After he wins, I'll hold the Valley Master succession ceremony. At that time, I'll tell him all the secrets of Yaowang Manor."

Although he said that, Chu Qingbai's slightly trembling voice betrayed him.

Seeing Chu Qingbai's nervousness, Chen Xiao didn't say anything.

Anyway, he had already made up his mind that no matter whether Chu Luo won or lost today, he wouldn't let this father and son die.

"Not good, Valley Master! Something terrible has happened! Second Master has barged in!"

Just then, a servant ran in, looking panicked.

He stumbled in front of Chu Qingbai, his face bruised and swollen, obviously having just been beaten.

Chu Qingbai frowned slightly, "Don't you know that the valley is holding a life-and-death challenge today? As the challenging party, it's only natural for Second Master to come. How could he be 'barging in'?"

"It's not that, Valley Master! Second Master, he... he brought outsiders with him!"

The servant said anxiously.

Before he could finish speaking, a group of servants were sent flying into the training field. After they fell to the ground, two men leisurely walked in.

One of them looked almost exactly like Chu Qingbai, but his face was full of ferocity. He must be Chu Qingsong.

Beside Chu Qingsong was a young man in a black Daoist robe.

The man's appearance could only be considered ordinary, but his temperament was extraordinary, giving people a sense of purity.

On his back, he carried a long sword case, ancient and heavy.

As soon as the two entered, the four Jindan (Golden Core) experts of Yaowang Valley blocked their path.

"Chu Qingsong, you're still a member of Yaowang Valley. Don't you know the rules of Yaowang Valley?"

"The rules of Yaowang Valley: no outsiders allowed!"

"Chu Qingsong, you can come in, but he can't!"

"Please leave, or we won't be polite!"

The four Jindan experts each spoke a sentence, their momentum full.

Chu Qingsong didn't even look at them, let alone open his mouth.

The man carrying the sword case said indifferently, "A good dog doesn't block the road. Get out of my way!"

"You insolent thing, daring to act wild in my Yaowang Manor! You're courting death!"

Zhu Xuanqing, with his quick temper, flared up instantly and was about to attack the sword-case man.

However, before he could make a move, the sword-case man simply waved his hand, and all four Jindan experts went flying.

They crashed heavily to the ground, blood gushing from their mouths, obviously suffering severe internal injuries.

"Father..."

Zhu Xiao'e rushed over and helped Zhu Xuanqing up. "Father, are you alright?"

Zhu Xuanqing waved his hand, but as soon as he opened his mouth, another mouthful of blood spurted out.

After spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, he looked at the sword-case man and asked, "Who exactly are you, sir?"

"Xuanjianzong (Profound Sword Sect), Jian Xiao!"

The sword-case man said coldly.

As soon as he spoke, the whole place fell silent.

Xuanjianzong, a hidden sect!

No wonder the dignified four Jindan experts of Yaowang Valley didn't even have a chance to make a move in front of him.

It seemed that Second Master Chu Qingsong had really joined a hidden sect. Otherwise, how could he have invited a sect disciple to help?

Chu Qingbai's heart sank. He had originally thought that his second brother was just doing odd jobs in the Xianyin Realm.

But to be able to invite a sect disciple to help, he was clearly not just doing odd jobs.

Chu Qingsong and Jian Xiao walked forward and came to the center of the arena.

Chu Qingsong looked at Chu Luo with curiosity, "Are you... Xiao Luo?"

Chu Luo nodded, wanting to curse at the man in front of him.

But for some reason, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Was it simply because he looked exactly like his father?

Chu Luo smiled wryly and finally called out, "Second Uncle."

"You really are Xiao Luo! You've grown so much!"

Chu Qingsong showed a kind of comforting smile that only elders would have.

But the next moment, the smile disappeared, and he asked in a deep voice, "Why are you here?"

"Second Uncle, I'm the one who's going to have a life-and-death challenge with you today."

Chu Luo said truthfully.

"What?"

Chu Qingsong was stunned, then looked up at Chu Qingbai with a ferocious grin.

"Brother, they say even tigers don't eat their cubs. You're really ruthless. You can't beat me yourself, so you send your son out to die?"

Chu Qingbai grunted and retorted, "If I lose, would you let Xiao Luo go?"

Chu Qingsong thought for a moment and said very honestly, "No, I wouldn't. One must eliminate the root of the problem. If I kill you, I naturally won't keep your son around."

"Then how dare you say that about me?"

Chu Qingbai retorted.

Chu Qingsong was speechless.

And his words just now had completely ignited the anger in Chu Luo's heart.

"Second Uncle, there's no point in saying more. Bring it on! I won't lose to you!"

Chu Qingsong looked at Chu Luo in disbelief and shook his head with a sigh. "Silly child, what nonsense are you talking about? Even your father can't beat me. Do you think you can beat me?"

Chu Luo laughed loudly. "Hahahaha, Second Uncle, I don't know which of us is talking nonsense. Have you forgotten the result of the last life-and-death challenge?"

The laughter stopped abruptly, and Chu Luo pointed at Chu Qingsong.

"My father could beat you back then, and now I can do the same!"