Chapter 2068 - 1853: Used Sorcery? (2)
Without a doubt, the first place goes to Song Yun.
The second and third places go to Lin Jun and Gu Man, respectively.
The rankings no longer matter.
This Four Doors Martial Arts Competition witnessed a miracle and has essentially lost its meaning.
After the competition, everyone else returned to their accommodations arranged by Changshan.
The forces of Changshan, the Lin Family, and Gu Village gathered together.
Huang Jinseng, Yaksha, Lin Xiao, Gu Hong, Gu Dou, and other SSS-level experts sat around the room, while the SS-level juniors who made it into the top ten of the competition stood behind their respective factions.
However, Song Yun was an exception.
Among the SS-level attendees, only he had his own seat to sit on.
Everyone looked at him with confusion, even if you have one foot in the SSS-level, you are still SS-level, yet you managed to instantly defeat Shen Wenguang, who was mid-SSS-level!
Where did that powerful combat strength come from?
It was now evident to everyone that the immense battle strength shown by Song Yun could only be maintained for a short period.
Now, he had returned to normal.
But even so, his talent and strength were still astonishing.
Huang Jinseng, Gu Hong, and Lin Xiao were all envious of Yaksha, wondering why they hadn’t found such a good disciple themselves.
At this moment, the old man glanced at Dongfang Yun and said to Huang Jinseng: "Didn’t you say your disciple was late-stage SS-level? How did she suddenly advance to peak level?"
Huang Jinseng slapped his forehead: "Little Yun advanced after taking an Elixir Pill. Speaking of which, I want to ask. Little Yun, where did the pill you took a few days ago come from?"
Hearing this question, Dongfang Yun reflexively looked towards Song Yun.
Seeing Dongfang Yun look at Song Yun, everyone’s hearts skipped a beat.
Could it be that Dongfang Yun advanced to peak SS-level because Song Yun gave her a pill?
One must know, advancing after reaching SS-level is quite difficult.
A pill that can improve a minor realm is a valuable item, even for those at SSS-level present.
Yaksha raised an eyebrow and looked at Song Yun: "Did you give Little Yun the pill?"
Song Yun couldn’t be bothered to hide it and nodded, admitting it.
Yaksha pouted and said grumpily: "You got yourself a beauty and forgot your master. Such a good pill, yet you didn’t give it to your master."
Hearing this, Dongfang Yun quickly explained for Song Yun: "Master, don’t blame Song Yun. I also didn’t know he didn’t give you the pill. Otherwise, I would have surely told him to leave the pill for you."
She didn’t realize Yaksha and Song Yun were used to teasing each other and thought Yaksha was genuinely upset.
Seeing her anxious expression, Yaksha immediately laughed: "Little Yun, you haven’t even married, yet you’re already speaking up for this rascal Song Yun?"
"Master, you... don’t tease me."
Dongfang Yun blushed, feeling a wave of nervousness.
She stole a glance at Song Yun, just in time to meet his eyes, her heart trembled with an indescribable feeling.
Seeing her shy demeanor, everyone laughed.
Everyone felt that Song Yun and Dongfang Yun were truly a perfect match.
Yaksha brought the topic back and said to Song Yun: "Where did you get the pill you gave to Little Yun?"
"Found it."
Song Yun repeated the same answer.
However, no one present believed him.
Yaksha rolled his eyes at Song Yun: "You brat, you didn’t even tell your master the truth. Forget it, you soulless kid, you’ve never been honest with me."
Song Yun giggled: "Old man, didn’t I learn this from you?"
Seeing the master-disciple duo bickering, Huang Jinseng was speechless and said: "Alright, let’s get to the main business."
Upon hearing the main business was about to commence, Song Yun and Yaksha zipped their lips.
Everyone straightened their faces, even the usually laid-back Yaksha put away his smile.
Huang Jinseng said: "In this Four Doors Martial Arts Competition, Shen Han and Shen Lingyun from the Shen Family were killed by Song Yun. We have ten spots, and now there are two more. We need to decide who to allocate them to."
Gu Hong said: "For those lacking strength, having a spot is useless. If they go, they’ll be a burden instead."
Lin Xiao said: "In my view, if there aren’t suitable candidates, having eight go and working together is better."
The SSS-level masters began discussing, while Song Yun, Dongfang Yun, Gu Zi, and Lin Jun listened in confusion.
In the end, the decision was to temporarily settle on eight spots.
As for what exactly they were going to do, until the meeting adjourned, Song Yun didn’t have a clue.
He only knew that they were to rest and recuperate well, and set off in a month.
Departing, where to?
Song Yun didn’t know, but it sure must be a good place.
Otherwise, the major forces wouldn’t send their best disciples out there.
...
Three days later, people gathered at Changshan for the Four Gate Martial Arts gathering started to disperse.
The battle between Song Yun and Shen Wenguang became a classic, widely discussed by everyone.
From now on, the name "Song Yun" would represent something extraordinary.
Song Yun didn’t leave; he and the old man settled down in Changshan.
On this day, the master and disciple enjoyed wine in the courtyard.
The old man chuckled: "Kid, not bad at all, you can even instantly defeat a mid-stage SSS level. You’ve really made your master proud."
Song Yun laughed: "Hehe, old man, don’t beat around the bush, just say what you want to say."
The old man took a sip of wine and, for once, spoke seriously: "I just want to ask, what sort of encounter did you have to become so strong? Clearly you’re at the SS level, yet you can even kill SSS level, it’s outrageous."
"An encounter? It was finding Elixir Pills. Hehe, here’s the last one, I saved it especially for you. Old man, don’t say I have no conscience."
Song Yun took out the bottle containing the High-level Vast Essence Pill and handed it to the old man.
Inside was the last High-level Vast Essence Pill, purposely reserved for the old man.
The old man’s eyes lit up when he opened the bottle.
Even though this pill wouldn’t allow him to advance, it could significantly enhance his abilities.
He turned and walked inside, tossing back a sentence: "I’ll be in seclusion for three days, tell them not to disturb me."
"Yes."
Song Yun replied with a smile.
Just as the old man stepped into the house, someone knocked at the courtyard door.
"Master said he’s in seclusion for three days, no visitors."
"Song Yun, it’s me."
A delicate female voice wafted in from outside the door.
Song Yun recognized the voice, it was Gu Zi outside.
He went over and opened the door, Gu Zi walked into the yard, looking at him with a hesitant expression.
Raising an eyebrow, Song Yun laughed: "Gu Zi, feeling shy? You’re not falling for me, are you."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zi’s cheeks flushed red instantly, she quickly said: "I... I’m not."
Despite her words, her expression already betrayed her.
At the Four Gate Martial Arts that day, Song Yun repeatedly faced crises, which worried her immensely, at that time she already knew that her heart had become attached to this man.
After a moment of silence, she spoke: "Song Yun, I... I want to go back to Azure Dragon Villa with you."
"What about your village people?"
Song Yun asked.
He didn’t dare take Gu Zi away on his own; otherwise, if Gu Hong and Gu Dou came looking for him, accusing him of abducting a young girl, it would be hard to explain.
Gu Zi replied: "I’ve already told my father, he told me to come find you. As long as you agree, I’ll go with you."
"Alright, that’s no problem." Song Yun nodded: "If that’s the case, then wait a couple of days and go back with me."
"No need, I’ll go now."
With a playful giggle, Gu Zi turned and left the courtyard, in a hurry as if fearing Song Yun would forbid her from going.
"That girl!"
Song Yun chuckled, sitting back in the courtyard, drinking wine while pondering the information obtained when activating Yin Xi’s residual power.
"If my guess is right, Master Yin Xi is probably not from Earth."
"Could he be an alien?"
"No, perhaps there is more than one Taoyuan on Earth."
"How strong is the SSS level exactly? If people from Taoyuan came out, wouldn’t this world be thrown into chaos?"
The more Song Yun thought, the more chaotic his thoughts became.
Just then, a voice suddenly shouted from outside: "Song Yun, come out here!"
Gu Dou!
Song Yun immediately identified the visitor. Over the past few days, he had become familiar with Gu Dou’s voice.
He opened the door, and before he could greet, Gu Dou shouted: "Song Yun, where is my daughter? Give me back my daughter!"