The first day's competition was just an appetizer; no members of the major families or elite sects showed up.
A few more people gradually appeared on the second day, but very few actually went on stage.
It wasn't until the third day that it officially began.
The past two days you wanted to test our strength, and I wanted to test yours.
After all that probing, they found nothing. It just goes to show how shrewd these people are.
When Xunmi and Tianxuan appeared at the martial arts arena with the people of Liuguang Sect, they ran into the Liu family.
The one in the lead was naturally Liu Huiran, and there was a beautiful woman beside him.
In her memory, it was the original owner's mother, but when it came to this mother, she really had no recollection of her.
When she was young, she needed to cultivate herself, and so did her parents, which resulted in them living their own lives.
There was none of the warmth and harmony of an ordinary family, which is perhaps why Liu Huiran was so easily provoked by Liu Zhenxin.
It is a tragedy to give birth but not raise the child; why give birth in the first place?
Fu Xinzhi was surprised to see her daughter here and felt a little excited.
But seeing the unfamiliar look in her daughter's eyes, pain began to spread in her own.
She knew it was her fault that her daughter couldn't get close to her, her own mother.
If she hadn't gone into seclusion two years ago, her daughter wouldn't have been kicked out of the house.
She may not have cared for or looked after this daughter, but she is still her own flesh and blood.
Besides being the matriarch of the Liu family, she was also a mother, and she was enveloped in a subtle sense of regret.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but those clear eyes made her unsure how to begin.
Mi'er must hate herself. She will definitely not let Liu Huiran and Liu Zhenxin get away with it.
Xunmi didn't see Fu Xinzhi's expression and simply walked past the group of people.
Liu Huiran, however, was furious, glaring at the departing person.
"You unfilial daughter! You even disregard your parents. How could the Liu family produce such a disrespectful person?"
He harbored resentment towards Liu Xunmi for her lack of manners, for showing such disrespect to him.
Fu Xinzhi sneered and left.
The other Liu family disciples and some collateral relatives who had followed looked at each other in bewilderment.
The wise ones didn't speak, but stood silently at the back.
Xunmi was smiling, but she somehow managed to make it seem like she was forcing a smile.
"Master, don't be sad. Those people are not worth it at all."
Ouyang Hanshuang held Xunmi's hand, angrily comforting her, but not forgetting to glare fiercely at Liu Zhenxin.
"Yes, junior sister, you still have us."
Tianxuan also spoke up, undoubtedly feeling sorry for her.
Xunmi looked completely bewildered; she really wasn't sad.
She was smiling. She wouldn't waste her emotions on that kind of scum. Please believe me.
Liu Zhenxin watched with resentment as everyone surrounded Liu Xunmi. It was the same thing again, just like in her past life.
I knew I had already taken action and driven her out of the Liu family, so why is this happening?
Master knew that the head of the Liu family had become her father. She had wanted to go and greet him, but Master stopped her.
Why not give her even the slightest chance? Why does everyone care about Liu Xunmi?
She felt hatred and resentment, and gradually, without her even realizing it, a dark aura appeared between her brows.
"Thank you for your concern. I have long forgotten those past events over the years."
"Don't worry, I'm fine. Let's go, the sect leader is waiting."
Xunmiao sighed inwardly. Did they think of her as a fragile porcelain doll?
Ouyang Hanshuang wanted to say something, but Xunmi pulled her away.
She's really not sad at all, why doesn't anyone want to believe her?
It's unclear who arranged the locations, but the Liuguang Sect happened to be right next to the Liu family.
Xunmi's lips twitched subtly. Who was this troublemaker who couldn't stand watching the drama unfold?
She promised not to kill him, but at most cripple him.
Tianxuan and Ouyang Hanshuang both looked rather unwell. They had just comforted their junior sister/master, and now they were about to meet with that group of people again.
Not only did we meet, but we'll be sitting together like this for the next three days.
If the person seeking is a disciple, then it's fine; they can sit in the back.
Unfortunately, Xunmi was the leader this time, and there were four people at the small spectator table in front of him.
It just so happens that they are searching for Tianxuan and the head and lady of the Liu family.
"Master..." Ouyang Hanshuang called softly with some worry.
Xunmi shook her head gently: "I'm fine. They have nothing to do with me anymore."
"I never have anyone irrelevant to me. Go sit down, it's about to start."
"You're on our side today, so do a good job. If they're kind, be kind; if they're aggressive, just wipe them out."
"If you're out of gear, come ask me for more."
Xunmi patted Ouyang Hanshuang's shoulder with a generous air, his face saying, "Don't let your teacher down!"
Tianxuan and Xuanguang, standing to the side, had this expression on their faces: o(╯□╰)o
In modern times, they would post something like this: #My junior sister is too violent, what should I do?#
#How a Great Witch Raises a Little Witch#
Ouyang Hanshuang instantly channeled her youthful passion, "Don't worry, Master, I will definitely come back with first place."
"You've got ambition, go for it, but... cough cough, be careful."
Xunmi felt a little guilty and almost blurted out: Go, Pikachu! ○|￣|_
Liu Zhenxin's face became increasingly distorted. In her previous life, Ouyang Hanshuang had won first place in this very competition.
She not only brought unparalleled glory to the Liuguang Sect, but also elevated herself to the highest position.
Having been given a second chance at life, she also intends to make a name for herself in this competition.
But now a Cheng Yaojin has appeared, and she will definitely not let Ouyang Hanshuang get her way.
He quietly left his seat, thinking no one had noticed.
Little did she know that those few people who regularly watched her had already seen through the subtle expressions on her face.
Tianxuan was very embarrassed, not knowing where to look when he saw Xunmi's gaze.
"Senior brother, there's no need to overthink it. She is her, you are you, and I am me."
"Everyone has their own destiny and fate, so why should you blame yourself, senior brother?"
Xunmi poured Tianxuan a cup of tea, her voice light and detached from worldly affairs.
Tianxuan didn't know what to say, so he picked up his teacup to hide his emotions.
But before he could even drink it, he felt something was wrong with his whole body.
As if being watched by something, he looked around but found nothing, and frowned in confusion.
Meanwhile, Xunmi, with a knowing smile, looked in a certain direction.
She was still dressed in white, her cold face carrying a hint of gentleness that outsiders couldn't understand.
Xunmi's smile widened, her eyebrows curved, and she looked absolutely beautiful.
Gongzi Su's eyes were shallow, like the starry sky of a summer night, filled with countless stars, yet not feeling intense or complicated.
I only wish to immerse myself in that bright and dazzling light, and enjoy that unique tranquility.