For the first time, they found the Grand Competition of the Qi Refining Stage could also be so anticipated!
Facing the praises and compliments from everyone, Su Xianzhi smiled humbly, but the pride and self-satisfaction in her eyes were undeniable!
"Long time no see, Jin... Junior Sister!"
The address "Junior Sister Jin" seemed to mock Jin Bao'er for picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon, for not staying as a disciple of the Immortal Venerable and instead becoming an apprentice to a low-cultivation alchemist. Now, everyone addressed Su Xianzhi as Senior Sister!
Perhaps because she was still young and hadn't developed her hypocritical mask, Su Xianzhi's eyes held nothing but jealousy and blatant arrogance!
Jin Bao'er looked at the familiar, disgusting face. Her fingers trembled slightly, and the dull pain that emanated from them made her struggle to breathe, her complexion gradually paling…
It was this expression! It was with this expression that Su Xianzhi had used her natal magical artifact to brutally sever her ten fingers!!
She took a deep breath and said directly!
"Less nonsense, let's fight!"
As soon as she spoke, she charged forward first. Even though her hand holding the ice sword trembled slightly, she did not retreat. Su Xianzhi did not expect Jin Bao'er to be so easily provoked. She quickly took out her magical artifact to block, and her offensive followed closely!
Under Jin Bao'er's reckless attacks, Su Xianzhi was forced to frantically bring out all her magical artifacts to defend herself. The offensive techniques she had learned were quickly forgotten. She was chased and beaten by Jin Bao'er the entire time, her disheveled appearance disappointing everyone!
"I thought a disciple of the Immortal Venerable was something special, but it turns out she's nothing more than that. She has the cultivation but doesn't know how to use it at all!"
"Why run? Why does Su Xianzhi only know how to flee? Fight back! I'm so anxious I feel suffocated watching this..."
The contempt from the spectators below quickly reached Su Xianzhi's ears, and she was filled with shame and anger, her entire face turning red!
"Slap!"
With Jin Bao'er's direct hit, a crack appeared in her magical artifact! She was then punched off the stage by Jin Bao'er! Utterly humiliated!
Su Xianzhi's eyes turned red. Ignoring the pain in her stomach, she tightly gripped her magical artifact. This was the only defensive magical artifact her master had given her! Her delicate, beautiful face was filled with heartache and shame, which soon drew dissatisfaction from some people!
"It's a competition, but how could you damage someone's magical artifact? Even if you win, such a ruthless woman is not honorable!"
"Little Senior Sister, don't be sad. It's just a magical artifact. We all support you!"
Jin Bao'er remained motionless at the sound. She looked at the wronged expression on Su Xianzhi's face without any emotion. Perhaps after the release of her anger, the fear and hatred she felt towards Su Xianzhi were finally suppressed.
Su Xianzhi could not accept this. As she was about to raise her head to scold Jin Bao'er, she unexpectedly saw a figure in the distance behind Jin Bao'er. That undeniable presence!
Master?! Her heart tightened. Su Xianzhi felt even more humiliated. Thinking of her recent escape, she felt even more ashamed…
"It was my fault. I lost my composure during my first Grand Competition! I concede."
Even though she was unwilling, she knew that arguing pointlessly would be useless! Moreover, she could not appear so unreasonable in front of her master.
Her demeanor further earned the approval of the surrounding spectators. After all, she was a new disciple, and such a mindset was already commendable!
As expected, Jin Bao'er became the first-place winner of the Qi Refining Stage Grand Competition, her name established in one battle!
Su Xianzhi returned to Immortal Venerable Lou Yun's side, holding her broken magical artifact. Her small face was filled with guilt and self-reproach, and she whispered.
"Master, your disciple is disappointing. Please punish me!"
After speaking, she waited for a long time but did not receive a response from the powerful man. Only then did she raise her head and look in the direction of Immortal Venerable Lou Yun's gaze, meeting the girl on the stage who was being surrounded by people as she accepted her reward…
Jin Bao'er?!
Her fingers in her sleeves clenched rapidly. Su Xianzhi's expression gradually turned grim, and the flames of jealousy ignited. If before it was distaste and jealousy of Jin Bao'er's talent, now it was a desire to kill her!
Master is hers alone, and no one can take him away!
As if sensing the anomaly beside her, Immortal Venerable Lou Yun came back to his senses and turned to look at Su Xianzhi with a frown.
"What is it?"
Su Xianzhi stiffened but still raised her pure, small face and said firmly.
"Master, your disciple failed this time, but I will definitely win next time!"
Immortal Venerable Lou Yun was silent. Looking at the strong and lovely girl before him, his heart softened slightly, and he finally nodded.
The Grand Competition soon came to an end. Hua Ming Peak, with Senior Disciple Bai Yileng participating, successfully won first place in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Coupled with Jin Bao'er's first place in the Qi Refining Stage, their overall ranking finally reached second place! They completely shed the shame of being last for three consecutive times.
The old man was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately planned a celebration banquet…
However, the next morning, a rumor spread rapidly, almost making the old man faint with anger.
"They actually say my dear disciple's cultivation is fake? Fake your grandmother! Why don't they try faking it themselves?"
A roar echoed throughout Hua Ming Peak, scaring birds and beasts into scattering! Jin Bao'er, who was meditating in the training room, heard it clearly…
"Master, why get angry over a few words from others! It's not worth it to upset yourself!"
Seventh Senior Brother was the first to speak in comfort. The other Senior Brothers were also full of anger, and even Second Senior Brother's face showed a hint of coldness. The others felt the same.
"Senior Brother is right! But Little Junior Sister is upright and proper. Why should she endure such humiliation? Master, don't worry, your disciple will definitely not let the person spreading these rumors behind the scenes off!"
Jin Bao'er heard Sixth Senior Brother Lan Yingqing say this as she entered, and her heart warmed slightly. She never expected that Sixth Senior Brother, who usually didn't talk much, would be so protective of her! The little girl nodded slightly, her tone firm and calm.
"Since this matter originated with me, I will be responsible for resolving it!"
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone in the room turned to look at her simultaneously, their eyes filled with concern for her.
"Little Junior Sister, don't say that. You are a member of Hua Ming Peak. Bullying you is bullying us. We will not tolerate this!"
Facing such protection, Jin Bao'er felt helpless, but more so, she was touched. In her previous life, every time she was framed, hunted, or ambushed, Immortal Venerable Lou Yun would always wear a cold, indifferent expression, and Su Xianzhi would only hypocritically kick her when she was down. Not a single fellow disciple spoke up for her!
And now, this master and seven senior brothers stood by her side without hesitation. How could she not be moved?!
Soon, everyone directly apprehended a gossiping disciple and took them to the Law Enforcement Hall, accusing them of intentional slander. The disciple, upon being captured, was first scared and nervous, shouting, "Achieving the fourth level of Qi Refining in half a year of cultivation, who would believe she hasn't taken medicine?"
Upon reaching the Law Enforcement Hall, she was so terrified that she fell silent!
Senior Disciple stood to the side, exuding an imposing aura.