Chapter 94: Chapter 45: Mockery from All Sides

Because Shen Ruoxi was about to compete with Xiao Chengyi, she was in an excellent mood, ate an extra chicken leg that night, and slept exceptionally well.

Early in the morning, she got up, still dressed in men’s clothing. As Chuntao helped her tie her hair, she said, “Miss, what have you been busy with these days? Why do you keep running out? I heard there’s a martial arts competition by Moon Lake on East Main Street. Are you going to watch?”

“You go with Xia Lian and Xueyan! I’ve made an appointment with someone else,” Shen Ruoxi said casually.

“Miss, who did you make an appointment with? Can’t I come along?”

Shen Ruoxi smiled mysteriously, “No.”

Seeing Shen Ruoxi’s reaction, Chuntao had a hunch. Could it be that the miss is up to something?

As her personal maid, Chuntao hoped her miss could find a man a thousand times better than Xiao Chengyi to humiliate that scumbag.

“I understand,” Chuntao laughed.

Shen Ruoxi wanted to ask what she understood but ultimately did not explain.

After breakfast, she took her treasure sword and went to the registration area.

Xiao Chengyi had already arrived. Today, he was particularly well-dressed, hair perfectly in place, and everything about him pristine, looking extraordinarily noble, like a peacock displaying its feathers.

Shen Ruoxi sneered inwardly, determined to turn him into a featherless peacock shortly.

A group of people arrived at the already prepared arena, surrounded by a sea of people.

The arena was set by Moon Lake, the shimmering water beautifully radiant.

The arena was built with solid wooden boards. At the four corners stood tall pillars, with brightly colored flags fluttering, embroidered with the large characters “Martial Arts Competition” in a bold, dynamic style, creating a dignified and tense atmosphere.

The crowd below buzzed with excitement, with noise erupting from all around.

Everyone was eagerly waiting for the martial arts contest to begin.

Soon, the event manager stepped forward and loudly announced the competition rules, then read out the participants of the first match: Shen Ruoxi versus Xiao Chengyi!

The place immediately exploded!

People might not know who Shen Ruoxi and Xiao Chengyi were, but their names were very famous!

The stories about the two were talked about endlessly, especially regarding the reasons for their separation, which were widely debated!

Chuntao and the two maids who rarely came out for fun heard the news and were dumbfounded.

The three maids’ legs turned to jelly. What if the miss gets hurt fighting Xiao Chengyi?

“A duel between former spouses, what a show it will be!”

“Are you kidding me? How could they get into a fight? To see Marquis Shen get beaten and cry?”

“Will Xiao Chengyi show mercy?”

“Who knows? Why is she, a woman, stepping into the arena? It’s all nonsense!”

The crowd was abuzz with speculation, and soon, the two stood atop the platform.

Xiao Chengyi was tall and stood as straight as a pine tree; his years on the battlefield gave him a powerful and awe-inspiring presence.

Shen Ruoxi, although taller than the average woman and dressed in men’s clothing, had a slender figure with a graceful waist, giving a fragile impression.

Even without a fight, it seemed clear who would win!

“This delicate little lady isn’t staying in the backyard to support her husband and teach her children. Is she here to show off?”

“Let’s guess how many moves it will take Young General Xiao to make her cry?”

“If she cries, will Young General Xiao remarry her?”

“Is this Shen Ruoxi’s plan? To deliberately catch Xiao Chengyi’s attention, hoping they reconcile.”

“Hard to say, a woman who divorces is also considered abandoned; reputation matters!”

“Shut your filthy mouths! My lady will definitely beat Xiao Chengyi until he’s looking for his teeth!” Chuntao angrily retorted.

“You’re dreaming! Shen Ruoxi is just a delicate backyard lady; Xiao Chengyi is a warrior on the battlefield. Unless he doesn’t want to win, haha…”

“A dog can’t spit out ivory! Our miss will definitely win!” Xia Lian replied coldly.

“Haha… truly ridiculous!”

The crowd’s ridicule was incessant. On the arena, Xiao Chengyi looked at her frail frame and sincerely said, “Ruoxi, you still have time to leave!”

Shen Ruoxi raised her eyebrows, pointing the Dragon Roar Sword’s sheath straight at Xiao Chengyi. “Stop wasting words. Since you’re arrogantly not using armor, don’t blame me for being impolite today! Show your weapon!”

Xiao Chengyi knew today’s duel was inevitable, placed his hand on his saber’s hilt, “I will not draw my weapon against you; please go ahead!”

Shen Ruoxi’s eyes overflowed with coldness but she didn’t draw her Dragon Roar Sword, instead using her hand like a blade, striking towards Xiao Chengyi.

The gust of her palm wind whipped past, causing Xiao Chengyi’s heart to skip a beat as he sidestepped to deftly avoid Shen Ruoxi’s palm wind.

The onlookers thought Shen Ruoxi was only performing superficial moves; after all, how could someone look so elegant during a duel?

Moreover, Xiao Chengyi dodged easily, wasn’t he just humoring her?

But those with expertise were startled by her move, realizing Shen Ruoxi’s agility…

Having missed her mark, Shen Ruoxi’s attacks became fiercer. Her hands were swift as the wind and again surged towards Xiao Chengyi.

Xiao Chengyi, pressed by her fierce onslaught, began to sweat in his palms, moved his feet to dodge Shen Ruoxi’s attack once more.

Both stood apart, one calm and composed, the other drenched in sweat!

Yet the spectators below believed Xiao Chengyi was humoring Shen Ruoxi.

“What’s this? Is this even considered a competition?”

“Exactly, Young General Xiao is considerate of their past, not making a move, yet Shen Ruoxi keeps pushing her luck.”

“Can women even go to the battlefield? Women should be giving birth!”

Chuntao and the others listened to the comments about their miss, fuming but had to keep their eyes on the arena, avoiding needless arguments.

A cold, lifeless voice rang out, “Such narrow-mindedness. Xiao Chengyi and Shen Ruoxi’s martial arts skill are worlds apart, just watch! Xiao Chengyi will soon admit defeat.”

The onlookers naturally didn’t believe it but were caught up by the chilly atmosphere on stage, focusing their attention on the platform.

Shen Ruoxi’s lips curled into a faint cold smile, shouting to Xiao Chengyi, “Xiao Chengyi, we were once husband and wife. These three moves are my last courtesy to you. From now on, we are strangers. Draw your weapon!”

With that, her Dragon Roar Sword unsheathed with a clang, humming with a chilling glint.

Shen Ruoxi moved nimbly, her blade slashing, forcing Xiao Chengyi to draw his Horse-cutting Saber to counter.

The crowd collectively gasped as the Sword Qi and Saber Qi caused their hair to stand on end, finally realizing Shen Ruoxi was no superficial practitioner.

The collision of treasure sword and saber emitted a sharp clang, Shen Ruoxi’s stance remained unfazed while Xiao Chengyi retreated three steps.

Shen Ruoxi’s body flew into the air, with a slight shake of her sword, creating multiple sword blossoms.

In an instant, the sword’s light was like snow, the chill intense, Xiao Chengyi frantically dodging but unable to avoid as the sword’s tip aimed straight at his throat, enveloped by a murderous aura.

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