Chapter 5, Encountering a Rival

"A dog looks down on people, but this young master does not reveal his true self! Bring it on!" Qin Mingyue frowned as she looked at the man, surprised that he would actually use a beauty trap on her. However, at this moment, she was more interested in the sword he held in his hand.

You... you do not know the meaning of death! Do you think I cannot kill you? The man's anger was completely ignited, as if no one had ever insulted him in such a manner before

You actually dare to insult me for being blind to the obvious? Seeking death! The man suddenly became furious, and his palm wind was far more fierce than before.

"What can I say, you are blind to the truth? You can't distinguish right from wrong; having eyes is just for feeding dogs." Qin Mingyue raised her small face, cursing back with hatred. She seemed oblivious to the fierce wind of the man's palm attack, lightly dodging it and delivering a palm strike even more fierce than his.

The Clear Wind Sword against the Ice Sword! Haha... I didn't expect you to be quite the expert!" The man, with a pair of handsome eyes, looked equally excited at the sword in Qin Mingyue's hand. The purple attire accentuated his handsome face, making him appear even more exquisite, and the figure holding the sword exuded a unique charm.

"Draw your sword if you must! This young master is not afraid of you either!" The young man looked at Qin Mingyue as she brandished her sword, his handsome eyes brightening, and he was much more civilized than before, having shifted from referring to himself as 'this young master' to 'this young noble.' His voice carried the youthful exuberance typical of a young man.

"You don't seem like a person without money. Isn't it just a bag of silver? Why are you holding onto me so tightly?" Qin Mingyue felt somewhat frustrated; she still needed to go to the Drunken Fragrance Pavilion! If she delayed any longer, the food would be cold. ... Searching her person ...? ... He actually wants to search her?

Hey! Stop fighting! I really didn't take your money!" Qin Mingyue sidestepped to avoid the thrusting sword and spoke to the man

Qin Mingyue fell silent, and the two engaged in several exchanges. The fierce gusts of wind from their strikes created a whistling sound, causing the onlookers nearby to disperse in search of safety. With each exchange, the man's astonishment grew; when did such a master emerge in the imperial capital? Qin Mingyue's surprise was no less than that of the man, as it seemed another expert had arrived in the imperial capital.

"Hey! Is your swordplay better than your lightness skill? If your lightness skill can catch up with me, I will let you search me, and you will know that I haven't taken any of your worthless silver." Qin Mingyue's eyes turned, and a plan formed in her mind. She did not believe that this guy's lightness skill could surpass her own. As long as he couldn't catch up with her, she could take the opportunity to escape.

With a sound of "swipe," a gleaming sword appeared, and Qin Mingyue immediately recognized the sword in the man's hand, the Qingfeng Sword! It is one of the seven renowned swords in the world, just like her own Hanbing Sword.

I must definitely have the Underworld Guard investigate this person's identity when I return, the man thought

Hmph! The man seemed to realize he could not outtalk Qin Mingyue, and with a cold "hmph," he fell silent, his tactics changing repeatedly

The small face became unprecedentedly serious, recalling the old man's admonition that one must not use it. Qin Mingyue immediately suppressed the rising thought, observing the grave and earnest expression of the man opposite her. This guy truly has the ability to drag people down to hell! The corners of her mouth involuntarily curled up slightly, and a hint of a smile blossomed.

Ah... what an interesting young man! Come and take this! The man, instead of getting angry, let out a light laugh, and with a flourish of his Qingfeng Sword, he lunged towards Qin Mingyue, resembling a gentle breeze passing by, yet carrying an undeniable force.

The two of them exchanged blows back and forth, and in the blink of an eye, over a hundred moves had passed. Unbeknownst to them, the sky gradually darkened. Qin Mingyue felt anxious; it seemed she had underestimated this guy. What to do? What to do? Could it be that she really had to use that move?

With a furious shout, Qin Mingyue took the initiative, extending her hand to deliver a palm strike, using a full 50% of her strength. She thought to herself, don't blame me if I end up killing you, after all, you were the one who wrongfully accused me.

"Good! Just compare it to lightness skill, does this young master still fear that you will escape?" The man retracted his sword and, seeing a flash of green shadow before him, Qin Mingyue had already vanished from his sight. The man was slightly taken aback, and a glimmer of excitement surged in his eyes. With a light tap of his toes, he also pursued that green shadow.

"You... really are..." Qin Mingyue was speechless, having unexpectedly encountered such a stingy person. It seemed he was certainly not a wealthy young master. As far as she knew, those young masters in the imperial city were all extravagant and wasteful. Who would go to such lengths for a mere bag of silver?

Hmph! Wait until I defeat you, then I will search your body to see whether you have it or not. The man continuously thrusts his sword, one strike after another, as if he has become addicted to it, and his excitement seems to be growing with each blow

Unaware of their own mortality, who knows which one it is! If you have the ability, then show it all! Qin Mingyue is relentless in her actions and equally sharp with her words; what’s so great about handsome men! She is targeting these self-righteous individuals.

Whether something is interesting or not cannot be expressed through mere words, you should also take it on! Qin Mingyue's figure soared into the air, evading the man's sword strike, while simultaneously thrusting her Ice Sword forward. The seemingly delicate thrust carried a chilling aura that pierced to the bone

Draw your sword! Qin Mingyue suddenly shouted, and immediately a gleaming sword appeared. It seemed that if she did not defeat this man today, she would not be able to leave. Fighting barehanded would only result in a stalemate; it was time to resort to swordsmanship. If this continued, they would surely fight for days and nights, and she would be the one at a disadvantage. Judging by the man's attire, he should be a young master from the imperial capital; it would be wise to extricate herself as soon as possible.

Qin Mingyue's anger was completely ignited as she looked at the man entangling her, along with the increasing number of people surrounding them. Her expression became somewhat difficult to maintain, and it seemed that no matter what, it would be impossible to clarify the situation today. Moreover, it appeared that she would not be able to leave without taking action.

It seems that she has truly encountered a rival, and it is not a false alarm. Qin Mingyue sighed, as it appeared she had caused trouble for her master, hoping that the old man at Tianchi Mountain would not pursue her relentlessly. However, looking at the Qingfeng Sword, there was still a faint excitement in her heart; the clash of the two renowned swords in the world was something every martial artist dreams of.

"A bag of silver does not come without effort; why should I give it to you for free!" The man raised an eyebrow, observing Qin Mingyue's sullen expression, a hint of amusement flickering in his handsome eyes, as the Qingfeng Sword in his hand became even swifter.

Hmph! Who wants to run away! I will beat you to death, you blind fool! Qin Mingyue is not someone to be trifled with. Upon seeing the man's move, she realized she was up against a skilled opponent. Unexpectedly, this seemingly thin and weak fellow actually possesses quite impressive skills.

The man looked at Qin Mingyue's moves, his handsome eyes flashing with a hint of surprise. He also leaped into the air, evading Qin Mingyue's sword strike. The playful expression on his face turned serious, and he was deeply shocked in his heart. Indeed, the capital is a place where hidden talents abound.

I must go back to Jian Pavilion to investigate this person's identity, Qin Mingyue thought

"Kid! So you do have some skills!" The man was taken aback, dodging the palm wind from Qin Mingyue. As he watched Qin Mingyue's palm strike coming at him again, he raised his own hand to meet it, shouting, "Even if you have some skills, you won't escape from my hands."