txolops Chapter 312 Li Ping's Strength
Chapter 312 Li Ping's Strength
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Senior Li?
The middle-aged female cultivator quickly looked at the figure in blue robes, and upon seeing him, she immediately lowered her head: "Greetings, Senior Li."
Goodness, a Core Formation cultivator has actually arrived.
Could it be that this Core Formation cultivator has also taken a liking to Meng Wanjun?
Two Core Formation cultivators were vying for it... At this moment, the middle-aged female cultivator felt a pang of bitterness: "We are all female cultivators, why am I not the one being fought over by these two seniors?"
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Faced with the joyful Meng Wanjun and the respectful middle-aged female cultivator.
Li Ping nodded slightly, then said calmly, "I heard at the teahouse that someone was bullying you, so I came to see what happened."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over the middle-aged female cultivator, whose face had turned somewhat pale under the pressure of Li Ping's powerful aura.
"So it turns out that Senior Li has been secretly caring for me all along." Meng Wanjun felt incredibly happy at this moment, and a joyful smile unconsciously spread across her face.
She immediately recounted the entire incident in detail.
It turned out that not long ago, she needed pills for her cultivation and had to leave seclusion to find an alchemist to help her refine pills. As a result, she was seen by a disciple of Jue Ling Fort who was also waiting to refine pills, and the disciple informed the sect's Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder of Jue Ling Fortress was extremely lecherous.
After learning about Meng Wanjun's beauty and background from her disciple, he immediately wanted to forcibly take her as a concubine.
As for whether the other party was after her beauty, her inheritance, or both, Meng Wanjun herself was not quite sure.
When describing it, Meng Wanjun spoke very carefully, and emphasized that she had no intention of becoming a Daoist partner with that Core Formation cultivator from Jueling Fortress, for fear that Senior Li would misunderstand this.
After all, if she couldn't describe it clearly and Senior Li mistakenly thought that she was actively seducing a Core Formation cultivator for her future, she would really be devastated.
"I see." Li Ping nodded, indicating that he understood.
He then looked at the middle-aged female cultivator: "Is there anything else you'd like to add?"
The middle-aged female cultivator felt a jolt in her heart. She wanted to please Senior Sheng, but she also dared not offend the unfamiliar Senior Li in front of her, especially after listening to Senior Li's conversation with Meng Wanjun, she knew that Senior Li's relationship with her was somewhat unusual.
She immediately forced herself to say, "What Fellow Daoist Meng said is largely correct, but I am merely running errands for Senior Sheng. Senior Sheng's intention to marry Fellow Daoist Meng is very sincere..."
Before she could say anything more, Li Ping coldly interrupted her: "You've already heard it. Wan Jun has no intention of becoming someone else's Daoist partner. You can leave now. Also, tell Sheng Hu about this and tell him to stop bothering her."
Sheng Hu is the name of the Core Formation Elder of Jue Ling Fortress.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged female cultivator quickly replied, "Yes, senior, I understand!"
Meng Wanjun really wanted to correct Senior Li's words. She wasn't unintentional about becoming a Daoist partner with someone, for example, if that person was Senior Li...
Watching the middle-aged female cultivator's departing figure, Li Ping frowned slightly. A Core Formation cultivator might not be someone whose thoughts could be dispelled by a few simple words. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Young friend Meng, I will stay with you for a while to avoid Sheng Hu coming to cause trouble."
"Okay." Meng Wanjun's eyes couldn't help but narrow into crescent moons. She should be considered to be living with Senior Li now... right?
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As Li Ping had expected, a few days later, Sheng Hu indeed came knocking on his door.
This was a gaunt old man with triangular eyes, messy white hair, and a sinister gaze. Upon seeing Li Ping, he spoke rudely, "Fellow Daoist Li, I took a liking to this woman first. There has to be a first-come, first-served order, right?"
His aggressive demeanor suggested that he already considered Meng Wanjun as his own.
Meng Wanjun was originally standing next to Li Ping, but when his sinister gaze swept over her, even though she knew she was safe, she couldn't help but shrink back.
The pressure of facing a Core Formation cultivator is unimaginable.
"Oh?" Li Ping was somewhat surprised by his attitude.
Generally speaking, sect cultivators will maintain a polite attitude towards rogue cultivators who have reached the Core Formation stage.
After all, no one wants to be targeted by a carefree old monster who might then block their door and kill low-level cultivators.
But now... what does Sheng Hu mean?
Not only do they not offer an apology, but they also dare to be so arrogant?
Li Ping secretly wondered, "Could it be that he discovered something special about Meng Wanjun, or is he truly a lecherous devil?"
But even if we disregard the fact that Meng Wanjun is a descendant of an old friend, he would not sit idly by.
This mere old man in the early stage of Core Formation dares to be arrogant in front of him.
Do you really think he's easy to bully?
Thinking of this, his expression turned cold: "Wan Jun is my junior. You have repeatedly harassed her while I was away. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
Unexpectedly, Sheng Hu suddenly stood up, staring fiercely at Li Ping: "Fine, very well indeed! You, a junior who has just formed your core, dare to demand an explanation from this old man. It seems that people have forgotten my abilities since I have not shown my face for so long."
Li Ping is now certain that Sheng Hu has no intention of reconciliation whatsoever; he is deliberately looking for trouble.
His purpose was probably to force him to back down, and then forcibly take Meng Wanjun as his concubine!
When Sheng Hu got angry, his overwhelming aura swept over Meng Wanjun, whose face turned pale instantly.
Fortunately, Li Ping noticed her discomfort at that moment and with a wave of his sleeve dispelled the pressure he was deliberately releasing: "Sheng Hu, do you want to be my enemy? Cola Novels, there's always a story waiting for you to turn the page."
Upon hearing Li Ping's words, Sheng Hu's face revealed a triumphant expression: "Hmph! That's exactly what I've been planning. If you lose a battle, retreat obediently and don't interfere with my becoming Daoist partners with young friend Meng. Do you dare to agree?"
He was curious about what was so special about Meng Wanjun that could make a Core Formation cultivator so shameless.
Li Ping shook his head directly and refused: "Fighting is fighting, and being a Daoist partner is being a Daoist partner. There is no connection between the two, and they should not be confused."
"The matter of becoming Daoist partners depends on Wan Jun's own wishes. If Wan Jun is willing to marry you, this old geezer, I naturally won't stop her. If she's unwilling, don't even think about forcing her."
Sheng Hu was stunned. He hadn't expected that even after he had pushed Li Ping to this point, the other party would still be able to remain calm and refuse.
Losing a duel is a small matter; what's truly shameful is not daring to accept a duel. Does this person not even care about saving face?
What do you mean by respecting his wishes? That's utter nonsense. Are you trying to fool him like a child?
Meng Wanjun, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but purse her lips. She didn't expect that Senior Li would go to such lengths for her. Even though he couldn't beat Sheng Hu, he was still willing to step forward and take responsibility for this matter.
She also thought that Senior Li was not confident in fighting Sheng Hu, which was why he said those words.
After all, why should the thoughts of a Foundation Establishment cultivator like her be taken into account when it comes to matters between Core Formation cultivators?
But she didn't look down on Senior Li because of this. At this moment, she really wanted to do something to ease Senior Li's predicament.
She didn't want Senior Li to actually fight Sheng Hu because of her; what if he got injured?
Thinking that Senior Li might get injured, Meng Wanjun couldn't help but show a worried expression.
"Hmph~" Sheng Hu let out a mocking laugh: "I thought your skills were as tough as your mouth, but I didn't expect you to chicken out faster than anyone else when it comes to a real fight."
Li Ping frowned: "I've already said I have no right to make decisions for Wan Jun. As for the duel... if you want to fight, then let's arrange a place to have a match!"
"Alright, ten days from now, at Yunjin Cliff, a thousand miles northwest of Donghua Mountain, I'll be waiting for you!" Sheng Hu snorted coldly, giving Li Ping no chance to back out, and strode away.
In his view, Li Ping's statement that he had no right to make decisions for Meng Wanjun was meaningless.
But once I defeat him in front of everyone, what face will he have to continue to obstruct me?
Without the interference of Li Ping, a Core Formation cultivator, it would be a piece of cake for him to forcibly recruit a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
As for whether he can defeat Li Ping?
He had already investigated his background and knew that he was not even two hundred years old yet, and that he had broken through to the Core Formation stage not long ago.
Even if one has refined their natal magic weapon, it probably hasn't been cultivated for many years.
You're too green to compete with him!
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"Senior Li, I..." Upon hearing that the two had agreed on the location and date for their duel, Meng Wanjun pursed her lips, her face full of worry. She wanted to persuade him but didn't know how.
Li Ping noticed her worry and shook his head with a smile: "Don't worry, Sheng Hu is no match for me."
Originally, he wanted to take this opportunity to ask what caused Sheng Hu to be so eager for Na Meng Wan Jun.
But in the end, he shook his head and didn't ask.
He knew Meng Wanjun's personality well; if she really knew, she would have told him long ago.
There's only one reason she hasn't said it: she herself doesn't know the specific reason.
"What exactly is the reason?"
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"Why exactly does this person want to deal with Junior Brother Qu?" Huang Yunzi asked, frowning.
Inside the main hall of Qinglong Mountain, besides him, there were three Core Formation cultivators: one in the mid-stage and two in the early-stage, along with a beautiful woman carefully attending to him. .
These three Core Formation cultivators came from the Purple Cloud Valley, the Sword Washing Pool, and the Green Wood Sect, respectively.
They came to the Immortal City to investigate the murder of Qu Youkong.
Huang Yunzi was nearing the end of his life; his hair was completely white, and his withered face was covered with age spots of all sizes.
However, perhaps because Huang Yan successfully formed his core and the Huang family's inheritance was in order, his complexion was quite good, and he was in high spirits.
Upon hearing his question, the other three Core Formation cultivators remained silent, while the beautiful woman beside him shook her head helplessly: "Ancestor, I suspect that person has a personal grudge against Uncle Qu."
Huang Yunzi's cloudy gaze fell on Ji Shuwen, signaling her to continue.
"If it was for plunder, that person could have easily entered the Immortal City and wreaked havoc after Uncle Qu's death," Ji Shuwen said with a wry smile. "At the time, we didn't know that Uncle Qu was dead. If he had taken the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, the Immortal City would have been breached long ago."
Huang Yunzi slowly began, "I remember thirty years ago, Junior Brother Qu seemed to have had a conflict with Li Ping over that little girl from the Meng family?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Shuwen quickly explained, "Uncle Li's relationship with the Meng family isn't that good yet. He wouldn't go against Ziyun Valley for the sake of the Meng family."
After Ji Shuwen finished speaking, she noticed that the old ancestor still seemed to doubt Uncle Li.
He quickly added, "Besides, Uncle Li has just entered the Core Formation stage, so he should not be a match for Uncle Qu."
Huang Yunzi then nodded: "That makes sense."