The palace of the Prince of Jin was filled with distinguished guests.

Li Shiyu, the second princess of the Jin Dynasty, is a man of two decades, talented and beautiful. The purpose of this competition is to find a good son-in-law, and to recruit talents from all over the world to be used by the Jin Dynasty. After all, Li Shiyu can only marry one person, but through this

The King of Jin can entertain the young knights of the world and win over the powerful forces of the world.

On Zhuque Street, a high-rise building rises from the ground, named Qingyu Pavilion. The high platform is about ten feet, very wide, and it is obviously a competition ground.

The streets of Jinyang City were crowded, and they all gathered in Qingyu Pavilion, wanting to see the princess's beauty, and also wanting to see the young knights competing on the same stage.

There are no rules for this competition. Anyone who wants to participate can sign up as long as they are under thirty years old, regardless of origin or martial arts.

The seats in the restaurants around Qingyu Pavilion were booked early and were packed with people.

Bustling and lively.

A swordsman from the Jianghu is dressed luxuriously, but the boots he wears have been washed and turned white. He obviously spent all the money in his pocket to buy this outfit. He carefully listens to the gossips of the Jianghu people around him.

An old man dressed as an ordinary rich man, but with extraordinary bearing, was obviously a temple official of the Jin Kingdom. The old man gently stroked his white beard and said loudly: "The two princesses are competing in martial arts to recruit brides. Talents from all over the world have gathered, Qingzhumen Huangshan, Xiao Yuhe from the Xiaoyao sect, Tie

The head gang is Tie Jinsong. There are also Lu Shujing of the Qilian Iron Spear Sect, Yang Xiaobing of the Huajian Sect, Wang Erzhu of the Langya Wang Clan, and Wang Erzhu is the seventh master on the Qingyun Ranking.

Disciple Chen Jingtang is the number one master among the younger generation in Jin State, and the heavy burden of defending the face of Jinyang warriors falls on him."

The swordsman who had spent all his savings just to get a good outfit looked sad. It seemed that he had no chance at all. He did not expect that he could win and win the beauty in the end, but the Jin Palace had posted a notice that all those who could enter

In the first sixteen years, you can become a monk accompanying the Jin army, and you can get rid of your troubled life.

Xu Tianran patted his shoulder gently and said with a smile: "May I ask your surname, brother?"

The swordsman looked sad and said anxiously: "I'm Liu Xinsheng."

Xu Tianran said with a smile: "It turns out to be Brother Liu. I'm Xu Tong. I'm glad to meet you. I came to Jinyang for the first time, and it happened to be that the second princess was recruiting a bride. I just wanted to join in the fun. I don't know where to sign up. I hope Brother Liu can tell me.

two."

Liu Xinsheng sighed and said: "There are so many masters here, how can we, a casual cultivator, have any chance to get ahead? I just want to try my luck to get into the top 16 and earn a living in the Jin Kingdom. It seems that God will not give me any chance."

Xu Tianran laughed and said, "Brother Liu, why do you have to see yourself so clearly? I see that Brother Liu has strong spiritual power and has already reached the second level. He is also a genius among the younger generation in the world. You must not belittle yourself."

Liu Xinsheng's nose felt sour, and he was moved and said: "Thank you, Brother Xu. You are the first person to encourage me in this way after traveling for more than ten years. However, I started my career through painting. When it comes to using a painting brush, I think there are few rivals among the younger generation."

, but catching opponents and fighting them is not my specialty, alas, it’s difficult.”

Xu Tianran said with a smile: "Everything has its strengths and weaknesses. Even though a swordsman is dashing, he is not invincible. Although a paintbrush can only paint, it can also fight enemies. If Brother Liu can learn and use it flexibly, he will enter the top sixteen

It’s not a foolish dream.”

Liu Xinsheng was in a slightly better mood, clasped his fists in thanks and said, "Thank you, Brother Xu, for your encouragement. I will do my best next time."

Xu Tianran clasped his fists in return and got Liu Xinsheng

Following the instructions, I signed up smoothly.

The competition is divided into A, B, C, D, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin. Xu Tianran is in Group A and Zhu Ziqi is in Group D.

Zhu Ziqi caught a glimpse of the sachet hidden in Xu Tianran's arms and asked sourly: "This is the gift you gave to the second princess. You sewed it yourself. I don't see that you are quite thoughtful."

Xu Tianran suddenly remembered that he hadn't explained it clearly to Zhu Ziqi yet. The two of them walked to a deserted alley in unison. Xu Tianran said calmly: "Li Shiyu is my second sister. When I was a child, my mother and I were not welcomed by others in the palace."

, even the high-ranking palace officials didn’t even look at us. I have many brothers and sisters, but only my second sister treats me kindly. She doesn’t think that a younger brother like me, who has no cultivation base, is a despicable person. She still treats me as a lowly person.

My younger brother. My second sister is a direct descendant of the queen, and she even plays with me. Several times the palace guards beat me secretly, and it was my second sister who taught me a lesson for the unruly palace people. In the huge Jin Palace, my family

It’s just my mother and my second sister.”

Zhu Ziqi was relieved. In fact, she had vaguely guessed some clues, but she would be happier if Xu Tianran sued her personally.

Zhu Ziqi smiled, I often played with Sister Shiyu when I was a child, but why have I never seen you?

Xu Tianran's face turned gloomy, "My mother and I usually live in the Bamboo Garden and are not allowed to go out. Only during the Lantern Festival every year do we have the opportunity to go out to watch the lanterns. It is a rare opportunity to go out."

Zhu Ziqi felt sorry for Xu Tianran, but he had a different childhood at the same age. He was loved by thousands of people, but he was lonely and helpless. The master said that the pain hidden in the heart at a young age cannot be healed in a lifetime.

There was too much pain in his heart, and there were probably too many wounds in his heart.

Zhu Ziqi stopped and couldn't help but stare at Xu Tianran's side face. He was still wearing a green shirt, his nose was getting straighter and straighter, and his narrow red phoenix eyes were as deep as lakes. Maybe he had known him for too long. If he took a closer look by chance, maybe he

You can really rely on your face to travel around the world and eat all the soft food in the world.

Xu Tianran didn't understand why and stopped.

Suddenly, Zhu Ziqi hugged Xu Tianran tightly from behind, with only one thought in his heart: I will melt away his pain.

Xu Tianran smelled a burst of fragrance, and his face suddenly flushed, and his heartbeat was very fast, but on the surface he looked indifferent and enjoyed the rare tenderness.

After a while, Zhu Ziqi let go of his hand, lowered his eyes and smiled shyly.

Xu Tianran held her hand and walked toward Qingyu Pavilion. Soon it would be their turn to compete on stage. Xu Tianran felt that this journey was too short. He wished that this road was longer and farther. It would last a lifetime.

Xu Tianran suddenly thought of something and asked with a wicked smile: "Ziqi, if you keep pretending to be a man, will your breasts be restrained too tightly and you won't be able to grow up in the future?"

Zhu Ziqi rolled his eyes, slapped Xu Tianran hard, and said angrily: "If you think I'm young, then you can leave me alone."

Xu Tianran said with a smile: "That's not what I mean. I think you can dress up in women's clothes from now on, and stop wearing men's clothes. Have you not seen how weird the people walking by us look at us? Besides, girls always look at us.

It’s not comfortable even with a corset, what do you think?”

Zhu Ziqi pouted, "All men in the world like women with big breasts and big butts who are full of voluptuousness. They are as beautiful as men in the world and as black as crows in the world. I am dressed like this, if you don't want to hold my hand and let go

It’s just that I don’t force it.”

Xu Tianran stuck out his tongue, "How can I let go? Since we are in love, don't care about worldly opinions. I, Xu Tianran, am an upright man. They can't break my spine even if they take a few glances at me."

Zhu Ziqi smiled brightly, "I'm still as glib as when I was a kid."

Xu Tianran smiled like a spring breeze and said: "At that time, my heart was too painful, so I used smooth words to hide the pain in my heart. Later, I was very lucky to meet many gentle people. There are Lao Baihe and Mr. You in Qingshan Town.

, Senior Sister, Big Iron Hammer, Lu Xiaobu, Jiang Yan, Jiang Li, Sister Lin, Sister Lin, Yuan Hao, and the unknown Mai Zidi. Your appearance has changed me. I used to be full of hatred for the world. Now that

The hatred slowly melted away, and I understood a truth in my heart: to treat others well is to treat yourself well."

Zhu Ziqi said sourly: "Yes, someone is living a fairy-like life in Qingshan Town. He wants to marry his senior sister, and someone lights up a lamp to make a wish, exchanging his life for a name. And there is a person who silently writes you thousands of times.

The girl named. That’s such a pity. If she stayed in Qingshan Town, she would have many wives and concubines, and maybe her children would be able to make soy sauce now.”

Xu Tianran's face was covered with dark lines, and it was hard to argue with him. Instead, the lines became darker and darker.

Zhu Ziqi smiled "Pfft" and said, "I'm teasing you. I, Mr. Zhu, am still very confident. From now on, your heart will be full of me. I also thank them for making you a better version of yourself. I will definitely

I will not become the vassal of men, I want to be free, and I want all women in the world to be free."

Xu Tianran also had something he wanted to do in his heart, and so did Zhu Ziqi. Instead of running around day and night, they chose to look up at the stars and pursue their dreams.

Although the world is big, there are not many people chasing dreams.

The flow of people gradually increased, and everyone saw a young man in green and a young man in white clasping their fingers, pointing and talking. The world was really declining, and the public had no sense of shame. For a time, all kinds of accusations and words were flying in the sky like snowflakes.

Zhu Ziqi came close to Xu Tianran and asked quietly: "Do you want to let go?"

Even though there were beads of sweat on Xu Tianran's forehead, his eyes were firm. He held Zhu Ziqi's hand tightly and said with emotion: "So what if the whole world is our enemy for you?"

Zhu Ziqi rolled her eyes at him, "I'm just good at talking big words, but if you have the skills, don't sweat it."

Xu Tianran said helplessly: "When I first entered the world, I became a bit thin-skinned. It will get better in a few years."

"Are you still thin-skinned?" Zhu Ziqi smiled brightly and his eyes were like crescent moons.

Xu Tianran laughed and said: "Compared with the thousand-year-old bastards in the world, they are definitely thin."

Zhu Ziqi also deeply believed this.

There are still three days until the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th. These three days are the qualifying rounds, which will determine the winner of the 16 masters on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

First is the Group A competition. The competition system is very simple. The challenger can choose his opponent. If he wins, he will continue to fight the next challenger. Until he loses, the winner will be the challenger. If the challenger can win 20 games in a row, he can advance directly.

Top 16.

Xu Tianran saw a familiar figure and waved: "Brother Liu is also in Group A. It seems we are destined to be together."

Liu Xinsheng held a purple cone in his hand, his face full of sorrow.

Xu Tianran leaned against his ear and whispered: "If Brother Liu can help me draw a portrait, I will help Brother Liu enter the top sixteen."

Liu Xinsheng was ecstatic, "Seriously?"
Chapter completed!