The Lord of Void and Real

Chapter 228: Chapter 226: Keep Your Word

Shen Luo would sometimes retreat and sometimes sway left and right. He seemed messy and overwhelmed, unable to even launch counters. Moreover, he was forced into perilous situations.

Manager Ma wore a face full of worry, continually sighing. Ma Xiuxiu couldn’t bear to watch any longer, hiding her face behind Manager Ma.

“Wu Daoist, it’s enough to win. Don’t be too harsh and scare Miss Ma.” Bai Xiaoyun watched with interest, saying with a laugh.

At that moment, a flash of yellow light beneath Wu Tong’s feet abruptly increased his speed. He suddenly rushed towards Shen Luo and threw a punch right at his forehead.

Shen Luo seemingly panicked, but in reality, he had already seen through his attack. He swayed his body in advance and tilted his head backwards, causing Wu Tong’s fist to merely brush his forehead without landing a hit.

Propelling himself off the ground with the tip of his toe, he seemed to fly out backwards.

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Manager Ma let out a startled cry at the sight and Bai Xiaoyun also jumped in shock, thinking that Wu Tong had badly injured Shen Luo.

“Stop fighting…” At this moment, an urgent cry rang out.

Ma Xiuxiu suddenly rushed out, her hands outstretched between Wu Tong and Shen Luo.

Shen Luo, surprised, steadied his stance. He seemed unharmed, while Wu Tong’s face turned ashen, looking very displeased.

“Stop fighting, Second Young Master Bai, I… I accept your marriage proposal. Please stop tormenting Master Shen.” Ma Xiuxiu seemed to muster up her courage and said to Bai Xiaoyun.

“No…” The colour drained from Manager Ma’s face as he heard this.

“What? You’re willing to marry me just to prevent this Shen guy from getting hurt?” Bai Xiaoyun paused, before asking.

Ma Xiuxiu bit her lower lip and didn’t say a word.

“Miss Xiu Xiu, you mustn’t do this.” Seeing the situation, Shen Luo also hurriedly protested.

“Master Shen, after all, this is my business. You shouldn’t be involved.” Ma Xiuxiu didn’t look at him; her quiet voice was firm and resolute.

“Xiuxiu, have you taken a liking to this Shen fellow? He’s nothing more than a lowly guest in our Bai Family.” Bai Xiaoyun’s eyes flickered as he spoke.

Ma Xiuxiu’s cheeks turned red and she lowered her head, neither affirming nor denying.

“Miss Xiu Xiu, there’s no need to worry. The competition is not over yet. Let me finish it. Rest assured, I won’t let you make a decision against your will.” Shen Luo spoke while trying to contain his surprise and a bit of emotion.

“Indeed! The bet was agreed upon, everything else will be discussed after the fight.” Bai Xiaoyun also said.

Ma Xiuxiu wanted to say something else, but was pulled aside by the rushing Manager Ma.

“Wu Daoist, let’s continue.” Shen Luo gestured invitingly.

Bai Xiaoyun looked at Wu Tong, raising an eyebrow as if to remind him that he couldn’t lose.

Little did he know, Wu Tong was internally struggling. He had already launched over a dozen moves at Shen Luo, either missing entirely or seemingly hitting, but felt as if he was hitting cotton, his attack power was mysteriously dissipated without any effect. Even the close range surprise attack didn’t work. He had only been getting more and more anxious, fuming internally.

He silently swore in his heart, holding nothing back as he attacked Shen Luo with all his might.

Having just mastered the basics of Slanting Moon Steps, Shen Luo’s skills far surpassed cultivators of the same level. However, he lacked combat experience. This was a perfect opportunity for him to practice with Wu Tong. By employing some simple techniques, he easily avoided the attack.

Above the street, Wu Tong’s shouts continued to echo, one attack move following another, but none of them managed to land a punch or a palm on Shen Luo.

“Beware, Wu Daoist friend!” At this moment, Shen Luo suddenly shouted.

It was as if a light shadow flashed under his feet, skillfully dodging Wu Tong’s reckless punch, and like a ghostly specter, circled behind him, raising a palm and hitting his back.

Wu Tong stumbled forward, but quickly regained his balance.

“Hmm, that’s all the strength you’ve got? Can’t even break the protective aura on my body.” He turned around to look at Shen Luo, sneering.

Shen Luo looked at him sympathetically, as if looking at a fool, waved his hand at him and slightly raised the corner of his mouth.

Wu Tong frowned, suddenly realizing something, a feeling of foreboding rising in his heart.

“Boom!” Suddenly, a flash of white thunder light on his back tore apart his protective yellow light. His body shivered violently, a wisp of white smoke rose from his head, and he fell straight forward, face down on the ground.

Bai Xiaoyun, witnessing this sudden turn of events, had his smile frozen on his face, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Manager Ma was astonished, and Ma Xiuxiu’s eyes were wide open, her mouth slightly agape.

Shen Luo casually dusted off his hands, walked over and took a closer look. Seeing the ripped clothing on Wu Tong’s back, and a burnt black wound, he was relieved to see that Wu Tong was not critically injured. He then turned and looked at Bai Xiaoyun.

“Oh, impressive, Shen! Your strategy of deceiving the heavens and then striking the vital point, it’s brilliant, absolutely brilliant!” In a surprising turn of events, Bai Xiaoyun was not angry at all. On the contrary, he gave Shen Luo a thumbs up, continuously praising him.

Seeing this, Shen Luo couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“What about our previous agreement?” He asked, his eyebrows raising slightly.

“A gentleman’s word is his bond. Since you won, everything will be done as per your demands. I won’t trouble Manager Ma and Miss Ma again.” Bai Xiaoyun sighed, giving a regretful glance at Ma Xiuxiu.

“You keep your word, that’s how a man should be.” Shen Luo smiled at Bai Xiaoyun’s remark.

“It takes strength to defeat a Qi Refining Sixth Stage cultivator with a Fifth Stage cultivation level. Not everyone can do this! The strength is right before us, we must admit it. From now on, apart from my big brother, I also respect you,” Bai Xiaoyun said seriously.Shen Luo was surprised at this and didn’t know what to say.

“Uncle Ma, since Master Shen is fond of your daughter, and Miss Xiu Xiu has feelings for him, I won’t interfere. If you need any help in the future, feel free to ask me at Bai Mansion,” Bai Xiaoyun said to Manager Ma.

Upon hearing Bai Xiaoyun’s words, Manager Ma looked quite anxious. Xiu Xiu, whose skin was as thin as a petal, blushed deeply and ran back into the shop.

“I don’t have any intentions towards Miss Ma, don’t talk nonsense…” Shen Luo let out in an exasperated jest.

Bai Xiaoyun glanced at him sideways, raised an eyebrow, showing a “we’re men, I get it” look in his eyes, then instructed his attendants to carry Wu Tong away and left.

Shen Luo watched as Bai Xiaoyun walked away, shaking his head helplessly.

“Manager Ma, although Bai Xiaoyun is young and impetuous, and somewhat spoiled, he is not inherently bad. And when he says he won’t trouble you anymore, I believe he means it. But if he ever behaves inappropriately again, please feel free to come to the Bai Mansion and find me,” Shen Luo said apologetically.

Shen Luo’s impression of Bai Xiaoyun isn’t particularly good or bad, it’s just that because of his affiliation with Bai Xiaotian, he was willing to take responsibility for disciplining Bai Xiaoyun somewhat.

However, seeing how Bai Xiaoyun readily admitted to his loss today, without any deliberate restraint or guile, and in fact, seeming quite open and forthright, Shen Luo came to have a somewhat improved opinion on him.