Chapter 143: Yi Lao

  With the rise of Qin Li's popularity, every time he went to school, the grand auditorium was packed, with many students bringing their own small stools, mostly girls. Even Zhao Xiangxiang, the princess, couldn't follow Qin Li around like before. So, she shifted her attention to Qin Li's residence.

  Because Qin Li spends most of his time at home practicing.

  Zhao Xuanxuan pushed open the door and saw Leng Yao and Bu Yunyan were both there, her pretty face slightly red as she greeted them: "Sister Bu, Sister Leng."

  Baiyunyan and Lengyao could speak freely in front of Qin Li, but facing Zhao Xiangxiang, a princess with a noble status, they naturally couldn't be too casual. Especially since Zhao Xiangxiang didn't put on any airs as a princess, being as amiable as a neighbor girl, which made the two women not dislike her either.

  "Long live the princess!"

  The two stood up and said in unison.

  "Alright, you two sisters don't have to be so polite, just treat me as your younger sister," Zhao Xiangxiang said with a smile.

  The speaker is unintentional, the listener is intentional. Bu Yunyan and Leng Yaoyao exchanged a glance, their hearts moved. It seems that this noble princess has made up her mind to follow her own prince.

  "Hehe, you guys chat, we still have things to do, so we won't disturb you." Bùyún Yān said, and then she and Lěng Yáo bid farewell and left the door.

  Zhao Xuanxuan looked at the closed door and playfully stuck out her tongue, smiling at Qin Li: "Didn't disturb you, did I?"

  Qin Li said with a bad temper: "You know you're disturbing us, do you not know what your identity is? You are a princess of the country! Aren't you afraid of having a bad influence?"

  "What am I afraid of? That day, that day in the martial arts arena. In front of so many people, I was brave enough. What am I afraid of now?" Zhao Xiangxiang's cheeks flushed with a flying red glow, but she said firmly.

  "That day, cough, that day was special." Mentioning that day's events, Qin Li also felt a bit embarrassed. He understood the little princess's intentions, but how should he tell him?

  If it's about the idea deep down, Qin Li really doesn't mind having a few more women, and he isn't a staunch supporter of monogamy either. However, before Shangguan Shi Yu married him, Qin Li wouldn't accept any woman!

  This is a principle and also his bottom line.

  These days, when visiting those top-notch old guys, Qin Li had already been forced into a very embarrassing situation. In which family wouldn't there be a daughter or something? As a result, no matter where Qin Li went, he would always receive the most grand and enthusiastic hospitality, and then they would all push out a shy and beautiful girl to meet him.

  The old thing of King Pingnan is even more ruthless, and he directly called out a large group of his great-great-granddaughters, letting Qin Li choose at will. As a result, Qin Li naturally fled in disarray.

  Facing those people, Qin Li could directly refuse them, but facing Zhao Xiangxiang, Qin Li really couldn't bear to say such absolute words. After all, the little girl had already pinned her heart on him in front of so many people and hugged him, and their story had spread throughout the entire Qinglong Kingdom.

  Although the Emperor had never mentioned anything to him, Qin Li understood that this was only because Zhao Xiang's age was still a bit too young. If he didn't bring it up, he believed the Emperor would definitely mention the matter next year.

  What a headache! Qin Li felt somewhat depressed, when had it been that Yan Yu was so elusive? They were all stunning beauties with exceptional looks, yet he had to force himself not to be moved.

  It's not just because of Shangguan Shi Yu, but also because Qin Li wants to have a higher pursuit in the way of martial arts!

  Zhao Xuanxuan gazed at Qin Li's handsome face and suddenly said, "Actually, I know that there is someone else in your heart, right? The person I'm referring to isn't Stepmother or Cold Sister, but someone else, is it?"

  Qin Li was taken aback, and couldn't help but re-examine this beautiful 14-year-old girl. He saw that her eyes didn't show any unusual expression either. Qin Li nodded silently and said: "When I was young, my family had arranged a marriage for me. Later, the Qin family's fortunes declined, and I left home to make a living elsewhere. However, that engagement was not cancelled, and the other party did not regret the marriage because of this."

  In Zhao Xuanxuan's eyes, a hint of gloom flashed by. In fact, her father, Emperor Zhao Yuanli, had already asked her privately that marrying Qin Li was possible, but she must be the official wife!

  A dignified royal daughter, a princess of the country, if she can't be a proper wife, it's a bit too embarrassing, right? Similarly, Zhao Yuandi also understands the temperament of those genius martial artists, who are unwilling to be restrained, especially Qin Li, this genius among geniuses, makes him even more cautious, not wanting what was originally a good thing to end up becoming a bad thing.

  So, he hoped his daughter could understand Qin Li's intentions before speaking, because although it was not very willing, Zhao Yuanli had to admit that from start to finish, it seemed like his lovely little daughter was the one pursuing him.

  A girl's heart is always sensitive, and at that time in the woods of the college, Zhao Xiangxiang felt very keenly the tense atmosphere, and it seemed that Qin Li's heart still had someone else's shadow.

  At this point, Zhao Xiangxiang was almost certain of this fact on the martial arts stage later. Because she took the initiative to send a hug, Qin Li's face had emotions, but his body was a bit stiff, and in the depths of his eyes, he hid a hint of imperceptible helplessness!

  But what about others? Zhao Xiangxiang, although born in the royal family, never used her power to oppress people, nor would she put on a princess's airs. She had the same youthful and lively heart as girls of the same age, and an optimistic attitude. Once she made up her mind, she would do it without caring about the outcome.

  She likes Qin Li, just like that, she won't care what others think or say.

  So, Zhao Xuanxuan confirmed her own guess in her heart, raised her face and smiled at Qin Li: "I won't admit defeat!"

  Qin Li smiled wryly and shook his head, suddenly feeling that he should do something for this girl. Perhaps after truly entering the path of martial arts, her heart wouldn't be so stubborn anymore.

  The taste of owing debts is not good, especially emotional debts.

  "Qianqian, don't you want to be like me and quickly enhance your strength?"

  As expected, someone's bait was too sweet to resist, and Zhao Yuyue couldn't help but nod her head vigorously, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement.

  Finally managed to temporarily calm down this little girl, Qin Li let out a sigh of relief. Ever since he had washed Zhao Xinxin's marrow and asked her to keep it a secret, the little girl felt that being able to share a secret with Qin Li was the most delightful thing. Of course, what made her even happier was that her originally not bad talent had become even more perfect after Qin Li's transformation.

  The royal family itself possesses a powerful force that ordinary people can't reach, so it can be predicted that in just a few years, the Azure Dragon Country will produce a young and powerful female master.

  After the chaotic events ended, Qin Li finally remembered that he should go see the old principal of the high-level academy. On that day, Old Yi had told him something that made Qin Li hesitate for a long time. After all, the impression left by that old beggar was too deep. Including Ah Hu's account, Qin Li didn't have a good impression of that old beggar!

  Knowing that the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths' unique martial art has a huge flaw, yet deliberately creating a large pile of it and giving it to people at every turn - isn't this harming others?

  So, deep down, Qin Li didn't really like Yi Lao, but from another perspective, it wasn't a big deal because by the later stages, most people knew about the huge flaws in the Unparalleled Fighting Technique, yet couldn't resist the temptation to cultivate it. In that case, even if they died, their relationship with Yi Lao wouldn't be significant anyway.

  It's like Qin Li was a gang leader in his past life, and in the eyes of most people, he wasn't a good person either.

  Yin Cong's temperament was somewhat similar to Leng Yao's, extremely cold and detached. Even though Qin Li had now become the pride of the entire Qing Long Kingdom, on Yin Cong's face, not a hint of admiration could be seen.

  When she learned that Qin Li was looking for her father, Yi silently led Qin Li through the forest behind the college and stopped in front of an inconspicuous house, saying lightly: "We're here." Then she turned around and left, seemingly unwilling to face her father.

  Qin Li didn't mind Yi Ning's indifference too much, for him, he had seen many passionate girls before, and it was quite refreshing to be treated coldly occasionally.

  He knocked on the door and a tired voice came from inside, "Come in."

  The room was dimly lit and the furnishings were simple, with only a table, chair, and wooden bed, all kept very clean.

  At this moment, Yi Lao was sitting there, intently looking at a book. Qin Li took one glance and saw that the book was none other than the "Nine Heavens Ten Earths Only I Am Supreme War Technique". The text on it was all too familiar to Qin Li.

  "Come on, sit down." He glanced at Qin Li and then pointed to the wooden bed.

  Qin Li smiled and stood up, asking: "How did Yī Lǎo find out that I am Qin Li? Since it's already been seen through, continuing to pretend would be meaningless. Why not just be honest and straightforward, wouldn't that be better?"

  "Haha, your disguise skills are impressive! Those few people by your side, they're also the ones you brought out from Huangsha City, right? Alas, if I hadn't recognized you, I wouldn't have even recognized Ah Hu, Xiao Yunyan and Xiao Lengyao, their changes were too great!"

  Qin Li realized that Old Yi didn't mean to threaten him with those few people, but was simply expressing his feelings. So he didn't say anything.

  Yi Lao continued: "That day, the kick that sent Xiahou Feng flying, although it wasn't a fist or foot technique from my Unique Supreme Fist, but it did use the essence of Unique Supreme Fist! It seems you've already reached the pinnacle of the first layer! And in that one shout of yours that day, didn't you actually employ the realm of the second layer of Unique Supreme Fist?"

  "How did you know so much?"