Two bouts, two shocks.
The way people looked at Li Xuanxiao was already quite different.
There was doubt, curiosity, shock, and admiration...
All sorts of ambiguous gazes were cast toward Li Xuanxiao.
But no matter the gaze, it couldn't hide the fact that most people present were completely captivated by Li Xuanxiao at this moment.
They originally thought he was just some unknown young punk, but it turned out he was an unbelievably strong Genius Martial Artist!
One must know that although the Flying Eagle Hall wasn't known for combat prowess, it didn't mean the Martial Artists there were weak.
It just meant they were relatively weaker than the main combat halls within the Demon Slaying Division.
But they were still genuinely elite Martial Artists!
Yet, such an elite Martial Artist was defeated so quickly in front of Li Xuanxiao.
This Li Xuanxiao is truly too strong!
After the dead silence came waves of applause that surged again and again, refusing to subside for a long time!
Although Li Xuanxiao looked young, the fierce decisiveness he displayed during combat had already left a deep impression on everyone present.
They became even more eager for the upcoming matches!
How far can this dark horse, who emerged from nowhere, ultimately go?
After two consecutive victories, Li Xuanxiao still had no intention of resting.
The sooner he finished, the better; the situation in Pei Prefecture could not be delayed!
He immediately announced he would challenge the next person, which once again triggered a new wave of excitement.
Fighting three people consecutively?
What spirit!
Even if Li Xuanxiao lost the next match, people wouldn't blame him.
A young man without some youthful bravado is not worth knowing!
The presiding Martial Artist continued to draw lots for the next opposing hall.
"Third Match!"
"Demon Slaying Division's Li Xuanxiao versus Logistics Hall's Bai Jiugong!"
His luck was decent! The opponent was from the Logistics Hall, one of the neutral halls, and their Martial Artist was at the third level of the Mystic Realm.
The two stood in the center of the Martial Arts Arena and exchanged bows.
Bai Jiugong smiled, "I know I am no match for Your Excellency, but as a Martial Artist, there is no reason to flee without a fight!"
"I also ask Your Excellency not to hold back, allowing us to have a hearty duel!"
Li Xuanxiao returned a smile, "I couldn't ask for more!"
As soon as the words fell, two streams of True Essence surged, and the blade light collided fiercely.
...
As night fell, in the Royal City, at the Si Family Residence.
Several carriages approached from afar and stopped in front of the Si Family gate.
Li Xuanxiao stepped down from a carriage, his expression showing a trace of fatigue, along with a hint of joy.
His luck had been good. Following Bai Jiugong from the Logistics Hall, the next opponent was a Martial Artist from the friendly Patrol Hall.
These two opponents were basically free wins, raising Li Xuanxiao's victory count to four.
This meant that as long as Li Xuanxiao won one more match, this Eight Halls Rotation Battle would conclude.
The reconstruction of the Pei Prefecture Demon Slaying Division would also begin immediately!
"Hoo—"
Li Xuanxiao let out a long breath. The continuous fighting took a significant toll on both body and will.
Especially the last two opponents; although their Realm wasn't high, their Martial Arts were quite specialized.
Li Xuanxiao had to fight for half an hour before finally defeating them.
"Only the last match left..."
It was also the most crucial one!
To avoid any mishaps, Li Xuanxiao requested a rest period.
The Eight Halls Rotation Battle entered an intermission, and the final match would resume the day after tomorrow.
Li Xuanxiao would get a full day to rest tomorrow!
After returning to the Si Residence with Si Bingwen, Li Xuanxiao headed straight for his room.
After fighting all day, his clothes were already soaked with sweat, sticking uncomfortably to his body.
Li Xuanxiao silently took off his damp clothes: "I need to ask Ya Qin later if there are any spare clothes or anything."
Ya Qin, who had arranged the bathwater, returned shortly after.
Seeing Li Xuanxiao bare-chested, her small face flushed: "Sir, the water is ready. Please follow me."
Li Xuanxiao nodded; having prior experience, this time he was much more familiar with the routine.
Entering the room where he bathed before, Li Xuanxiao took in the sight: the screen, the soft couch, the incense burner...
He hadn't noticed before how particular the arrangement and decoration here were.
But none of that concerned him. He walked straight to the wooden tub and submerged his entire body beneath the water's surface.
After a long while, he lifted his head above the water to breathe.
He politely declined Ya Qin's offer to massage his shoulders. Under her disappointed gaze, Li Xuanxiao held firm to his boundaries.
He only wanted to completely relax and rest for a while now.
After fighting all day, he didn't want to struggle against his instincts again!
Candlelight flickered, mist rose, and the fragrance of incense swirled...
Li Xuanxiao, gradually relaxing, leaned his head against the edge of the wooden tub, and surprisingly, he fell into a deep sleep just like that.
In a semi-conscious state, he seemed to feel a pair of soft, small hands slowly covering his shoulders.
Then, starting from his shoulders, the small hands pressed tightly against his skin and slowly traced downward, gliding over his pectoral muscles, gliding over his abdominal muscles, gliding over...
Li Xuanxiao suddenly woke up with a jolt, splashing a considerable amount of water outside the tub.
"Hoo—It was just a dream. It scared me."
Li Xuanxiao shook his head. He had truly slept too deeply, even dreaming that his vital part was almost grasped by someone else.
It was terrifying!
He slowly got up and noticed his fingers were pale, with many wrinkles formed on the pads from soaking.
How long did I sleep?
After getting out of the tub and changing into the clean clothes Ya Qin had brought, Li Xuanxiao instantly looked transformed, possessing the demeanor of a somewhat languid young master.
"Ya Qin, are you still here?"
The fair-faced girl walked in slowly from outside: "Sir, I am here. Do you have any instructions?"
Li Xuanxiao looked her up and down. Her clothes were dry, and there was no sign of dampness near her arms.
It really was a dream...
He immediately felt relieved, yet also a little disappointed.
A spring dream leaves no trace...
"Ya Qin, please tidy this up for me. I'm going to rest now. Thank you!"
Ya Qin shook her head, "It's what I should do, Sir. You don't need to be so polite."
Li Xuanxiao immediately returned to his bedroom.
Ya Qin turned around and entered the room to start cleaning up the mess.
Just then, the window curtain behind the screen moved as if by the wind, though there was no breeze.
Ya Qin looked up in surprise, her beautiful, delicate face instantly showing astonishment: "Young Miss!?"
"Why are you here?"
Si Miaoyin's face was slightly red, feeling as if she had been caught red-handed doing something she shouldn't have.
"I was just wandering around, and I saw a light here, so I thought I'd come in and take a look."
"I didn't expect Lord Li Xuanxiao to be bathing here. I was about to leave, but he suddenly woke up."
"To avoid any misunderstanding, I had to hide first and wait for him to leave."
Ya Qin pouted slightly, looking skeptical. How could something be such a coincidence?
Besides, what if she had been discovered?
She hadn't done anything!
Si Miaoyin scratched her head, and a few small water droplets immediately slid down her clothes.
"Oh dear! Young Miss, your clothes are all wet! Take them off quickly, don't catch a cold!"
Si Miaoyin's face turned even redder, and she agreed haltingly.
"Ya Qin!"
"Yes, Young Miss?"
"Don't tell anyone I was here today, understand!?"
"Uh... Ya Qin understands."