Chapter 7, Firm Belief

Re-entering the crowd, Ai Hui couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief; this blunder had left him at a loss. Fortunately, he wore a mask, and the darkness of the night was thick enough. Ai Hui felt as if his face was about to burn, filled with an overwhelming urge to turn around and flee through the door.

This immediately drew responses from several individuals

Miss! He could not help but speak out

"At all costs," Shi Xueman said with an icy tone, "the clan will mobilize all its resources to investigate this matter thoroughly."

Shaoshi finds it troublesome

This is the first time Ai Hui has encountered such an intelligent sand puppet, and the action of brushing off dust is truly remarkable. Hey, you are a sand puppet, and even if there is no dust, you should still be able to create a cloud of sand, right

Indeed, the current situation is reminiscent of the legendary moment of enlightenment Is it not so

She gritted her teeth and spoke to herself word by word. This sentence seemed to possess a strange magic, and her trembling body immediately ceased to shake; she did not want to cry at all. Indeed, she would never let that damned guy off the hook!

Indeed, it is so reasonable that I cannot refute it myself

He could discern the chill in the young lady's faint tone, and he knew that she was likely truly angry. Throughout her life, it seemed she had never suffered such a significant loss. Catching a glimpse of the marks on her neck from the corner of his eye, he felt a wave of fear in his heart

He had no time to spare for wandering around, marching in with great confidence like a gust of wind, he faced the boss with a strong demeanor, opened his palms, and declared the most imposing statement of the day: "Boss, five more bowls of noodles!"

Shi Xuemang walked towards the main gate of the morning temple, with frost thickly covering the ground

Fortunately, he still harbored the last trace of unwavering belief in his heart—50,000 in prize money

Ai Hui's gaze suddenly fell on his outstretched palm; it was this very hand that had just...

The middle-aged man glanced at his young lady, who showed no reaction, as if she had not noticed his inquiring gaze. He was indeed a person in charge, possessing the ability to respond to situations as they arose, and the prize of 50,000 yuan was truly insignificant for the dojo. Although he had not anticipated so many winners, it was still quite easy to produce several hundred thousand in cash.

At the entrance of the dojo, Loulan sat on the stone steps, feeling somewhat bored

A strange feeling arose in Ai Hui's heart; the boring sand puppet seemed to be out of place with this style.

He suddenly had a moment of clarity; could it be that the young lady has come to an understanding

Ding ding ding

Taking off the mask, Shi Xueman looked no different from usual. She said淡淡道: "Go check the identities of those contestants from earlier. Every person's identity, including the one lying on the ground."

It is very simple to create a face for the sand doll, and some can even change their facial shapes at will

Suddenly, the middle-aged man's expression changed dramatically, his gaze fixated on the young lady's snow-white neck, where five distinct purple-blue fingerprints were clearly visible

Oh heavens ... He could hardly believe his eyes, almost gasping in surprise, and once he regained his composure, he tightly covered his mouth.

However, he quickly dismissed this speculation; the young lady's itinerary was confidential, and there were too many coincidences surrounding her visit to the dojo. Moreover, judging by the marks on the young lady's neck, it seemed that the other party had held back; otherwise, her neck would have shattered instantly

How could there be so many? Could it be that the young lady is not quite accustomed to such a special combat style as blind fighting

After a long while of being utterly confused, Ai Hui suddenly realized what he was holding onto.

When the smoke cleared, the person in charge of the training ground was astonished to see that there were still more than ten people remaining. He had expected that only two or three would be left. He was well aware of how formidable his young lady's combat abilities were, and she always devoted herself wholeheartedly to such practical training, never holding back.

With a snap, he suddenly closed his five fingers and clenched his fist

The head of the dojo felt an ominous premonition upon seeing the young lady standing alone in the venue. She had been standing there motionless for over ten minutes.

Indeed, you wouldn't want to default on your obligations, would you

Everyone dispersed in a rush

Upon receiving the money, a chorus of cheers erupted from everyone

She regained her former confidence, and the once exalted goddess returned to the mortal realm

Finally, I can eat to my heart's content

He never expected such a thing to happen. In his mind, all the participants were merely sparring partners for the young ladies. After all, they were all defeated by the young ladies; what significance did their identities hold?

She trembled all over, but she held on. It was just an accident, she told herself, but it was of no use; her body continued to shake. A strong sense of shame made her tremble uncontrollably, and she struggled to hold back her tears

Ai Hui seemed to be sighing, a bit cruel, but truly unable to speak insincerely. The sand puppet is the existence that is eliminated the fastest in the wilderness, second only to the laborer.

The actions of Ai Hui, who was opening the door, came to a halt

Shi Xueman felt a sense of confusion in her heart

Feeling guilty... it is better to stay a bit further from the goal

"No face?" Ai Hui was somewhat surprised. "Why not make one?"

Even if it is an accident, I will never let that damned guy get away!

He sensed the young lady's determination

Loulan Road: "Because there is no face"

She was in a daze, but at this moment, she finally began to regain a bit of her senses.

From the moment the accident occurred until just now, her mind was a blank. She did not hear the middle-aged man calling her, nor did she realize that the battle had ended and all the participants had already left

"I will wait for you for one hour." Loulan saw Ai Hui, stood up, and brushed off the dust from her clothes

Welcome to visit

No. Loulan tilted her head and thought for a moment, as if searching for the appropriate words: "We are neighbors, this is a casual visit"

Time passes slowly, and sweat pours down my back

The bell signaling the end of the battle rang out, and Ai Hui felt as if he had received a divine revelation. Like lightning, he withdrew his hand from the opponent's embrace and deftly helped the opponent retie the straps of their armor. He quietly slipped down from the opponent's back, crouching low and stealthily darting into the smoke.

We are both lost souls in this vast world, yet I possess fifty thousand yuan

He absentmindedly asked, "Why wear a mask?"

The young lady was defeated by someone

Moreover, it seems that we are not that familiar with each other

Ai Hui left the house supporting himself against the wall, and he also returned to the Bingfeng dojo while leaning on the wall

Ai Hui reflected on the reclusive earth cultivator next door and indeed felt that this was characteristic of Master Shao. Among earth cultivators, there are many with peculiar personalities, and Ai Hui had encountered numerous even more bizarre and dangerous earth cultivators. In comparison, although Master Shao has a distinctive personality, he is not as dangerous.

The thought of the young lady encountering an accident at the dojo for which she is responsible caused the middle-aged man's back to become instantly drenched

Fortunately, the young lady is safe and sound, while the middle-aged man, having survived the ordeal, feels that his legs are somewhat weak

Indeed

With a spirited demeanor, Ai Hui majestically pushed open the door

If he knew exactly what had happened, he would probably have fainted by now

His unease grew stronger; could it be that the young lady encountered some unforeseen circumstance during her training? He never considered that the young lady could be injured; what a joke, there are only a handful of opponents in the entire sensing field who could match her. Although the young lady suppressed her realm and was still unfamiliar with blind combat, he still did not believe that anyone could pose a threat to her. The young lady's greatest challenge would only be her unfamiliarity with blind combat. Although the young lady suppressed her realm and was still unfamiliar with blind combat, he still did not believe that anyone could pose a threat to her. The young lady's greatest challenge would only be her unfamiliarity with blind combat.

The middle-aged man did not dare to hesitate and quickly responded, "Yes!"

He wanted to say something, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he did not know what to say

The middle-aged person's heart shuddered: "Yes!"

Stepping out of the door, she glanced at the throngs of people on the street, then turned back to gaze deeply at the dojo, clenched her fists tightly, and turned to leave

There are always various unexpected events on the battlefield, Ai Hui once again said to himself earnestly, and then he ate his noodles with a clear conscience.

Fifty thousand! The money in his hands made him forget the earlier embarrassment and surprise, elevating his spirits to new heights.

Damn

Just ... ...

He casually asked while opening the door, "Is there something wrong?"

Ai Hui felt as if his palm was grasping a ball of red-hot charcoal, unable to either hold on or let go

Previously, I was so hungry that my hands and feet felt weak; now, I am so full that I can hardly move. It took me a full ten minutes to shift from the entrance of the alley to the front of the dojo.

Fifty thousand is quite a substantial windfall for a student, and items that are usually deemed too expensive to purchase will suddenly be bought without hesitation

There is nothing strange about this; a student who suddenly emerges as a threat to the young lady will not be overlooked by either her or the family. He is confident that as long as the family exerts its power, no matter how deeply the opponent hides, he will certainly be able to uncover the truth.

The young lady seemed to be oblivious to what was being said

The impact of what just happened on her was so great that it left her completely stunned

The night was deepening, yet Ai Hui could still see the black mask on Lou Lan's face. Upon seeing Lou Lan's mask, he recalled the unexpected incident of the evening, and he felt that this might leave him with some psychological scars.

Someone saw that the venue had not responded for a long time and could not help but shout: "Where's the money? Are we still going to distribute it?"

He immediately became excited; in the dojo he was responsible for, the blind fight he arranged led the young lady to enlightenment, which was a tremendous achievement. His mind was filled with fantasies of his future success, and a silly smile involuntarily appeared on his face

In fact, it doesn't take much effort. Ai Hui said these words that he himself found meaningless and futile. He felt that there was no need to dwell on this unexpected event, although the feel was actually quite good

Hurry up and give me the money! I'm busy!

Although he agreed readily, he secretly felt distressed and cautiously said: "The shortcomings in my work have resulted in not retaining their information. Now, I can only investigate through other means, and it may require assistance from the clan."

If this message were to be released, it would undoubtedly trigger a major earthquake in the sensing field. The young lady's strength ranks among the top five in the entire sensing field; who could possibly defeat her? His first reaction was that the few individuals ahead might be impersonators, deliberately playing a prank.

As the smoke cleared, the embarrassment in Ai Hui's heart gradually dissipated; it was merely an accident. There are always various unforeseen events on the battlefield, Ai Hui told himself.

Ai Hui couldn't help but curse under his breath, though he didn't know who he was cursing at. The target in his arms was stiff and motionless, having given up the struggle. From a combat perspective, this was a good thing, but what was this inexplicable sense of guilt?

Ai Hui blended into the crowd, not standing out at all

Aihui, having persuaded himself, became calm as a result

No one remembers a sand puppet, so who would remember a laborer

Remove the mask from your face, and the light will return before you.

"There is no need; I am merely a sand puppet, and I do not require a face," Loulan explained earnestly. "Who would remember a sand puppet?"