Zither Emperor Chapter 345 Chapter 104 Xi Duofu's Test Part 2

345: Chapter 104 Xi Duofu’s Test (Part 2) 345: Chapter 104 Xi Duofu’s Test (Part 2) Grandfather’s accumulated majesty made Haiyang too scared to resist.

She wanted to say something, but at the sight of Xi Duofu’s piercing eyes, she dared not say another word.

With her head lowered, tears circled her eyes as she was about to walk toward the inner hall.

Ye Yinzhu raised his hand and grabbed Haiyang’s hand, which had turned ice cold, “Don’t go.

Since I’ve promised to take you, I will definitely do so.

I’ve said that I would protect you; therefore, absolutely no one can harm you in the least.” In the face of the pressure brought by Xi Duofu, Ye Yinzhu’s words also became firm and overbearing.

He did not overlook the dangers of the Seven Nations, Seven Dragons rank contest, but he had greater confidence in his own strength.

Ever since returning from Silver Dragon City, when he took the Gold Coins gained from the auction to Qin City, he had made full arrangements.

Even if the Milan Empire suffered a crushing defeat in the battle against the Landias Empire, Ye Yinzhu would definitely have the ability to protect himself.

That Life Storage Gem was not a waste; before the contest began, he could pletely place dozens of Behemoth Beasts inside it.

In case of a life-threatening crisis, he could withstand any attack without concern for exposing himself.

Of course, this was the most foolish method; protecting Haiyang was not a difficult task.

The easiest way was to take Haiyang directly into the Life Storage Gem when she faced danger, while Ye Yinzhu himself could also escape from the battlefield in an instant through the Life-binding Contract Summon with a Zi rank equal.

With the assurance of several backup plans, Ye Yinzhu’s confidence was entirely justified.

“Yinzhu, I…” Haiyang looked at Ye Yinzhu with concern.

Ye Yinzhu gently said, “Did you forget?

I just said it, Haiyang belongs to Ye Yinzhu.

I will resolve this matter with Grandfather Xi Duofu.”

His voice was not loud, but with Xi Duofu’s strength, every word naturally entered his ears without missing a beat.

When he heard Ye Yinzhu say that Haiyang belonged to Ye Yinzhu, surprise and astonishment flashed across his eyes, and the fury seemed to calm down a bit.

“Grandfather Xi Duofu, I want to know, under what circumstances can I bring Haiyang with me to Faran to participate in this Seven Nations, Seven Dragons rank contest?” Ye Yinzhu looked up, his gaze calmly meeting that of the strongest warrior of the Milan Empire.

Xi Duofu looked at him coldly, “You are very courageous, but courage alone is not enough.

I will never let Haiyang go on an adventure with you.

Or, there is one way to allow you to take her.

Defeat me, and it will prove that you have the strength to protect her.”

Asis took a sharp breath beside them, “Old buddy, don’t scare the young man.

I think the kid Yinzhu is not bad.

We’re all friends here; why harm the good atmosphere?

Ye Yinzhu, don’t insist anymore.

It’s apparent, you have a special relationship with our little Haiyang.

Have you ever thought for her sake that if she were to be in danger, is that what you wish to see?

You should understand the painstaking care that es from Xi Duofu as a grandfather.”

A thoughtful light flashed in Ye Yinzhu’s eyes, and he saluted Marshal Xi Duofu again, “Grandfather Xi Duofu, I know you are doing this for Haiyang’s best interests.

How about this?

I accept your test.

If you deem that my strength is sufficient to lead Haiyang to Faran, then I will take her with me.

If I do not pass your test, then naturally, Haiyang will stay.

Moreover, there is one thing that you may not know; Haiyang’s strength is no longer what you think it is.”

Xi Duofu’s expression softened a few degrees, “Young man, you have a lot of confidence.

Are you trying to tell me that Haiyang has made significant progress in her strength?

Fine.

I will give you both a chance.

If you and Haiyang together can withstand my attack for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, I will let you go to Faran.

If not, Haiyang must stay.

As for you, I will suggest to Silver Dragon City to replace you.

I do not want to see the Milan’s promising youth just go and die in vain.

Go outside.”

With a flash, Ye Yinzhu scarcely felt a streak of purple light beside him before Xi Duofu had already exited the hall.

“Are we going to fight?

Great!” Li Sha exclaimed with some excitement—Dragon Clan members are inherently belligerent, and she is no exception.

Only now her emotions were mixed.

As Ye Yinzhu’s soul-attached partner, she certainly did not want him to lose.

But Ye Yinzhu had just defeated her today, and she somewhat wished that Xi Duofu could teach Ye Yinzhu a lesson, to get revenge for her.

Under these plex emotions, she walked to the outside courtyard with Asis.

Although Xi Duofu’s mansion was slightly run-down, the yard was large enough, perhaps because Xi Duofu used it to practice his martial skills.

Ye Yinzhu pulled Haiyang to walk out of the yard, Xi Duofu was already standing in the center of the yard.

With a casual wave, a flash of purple light, and a five-foot long branch fell from the nearby big tree.

It seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, directly landing in Xi Duofu’s hand.

This seemed to be his weapon for testing Ye Yinzhu and Haiyang—being the strongest warrior of the Milan Empire, no one would think he was belittling Ye Yinzhu by using such a weapon.

Once Douqi reaches Zi rank, any object can be transformed into a divine weapon.

“Asis, light the incense.

The moment the incense is lit, is when my attack begins.” Xi Duofu looked at Ye Yinzhu indifferently, standing totally motionless.

Ye Yinzhu released Haiyang’s hand and softly said, “Don’t worry about anything else, just play ‘A Touch Of Ghost’ for me.

With your music, I will tell Grandfather Xi Duofu that I have the ability to protect you.”

“A Touch of Ghost?” Haiyang looked at Ye Yinzhu in shock, “How could that be possible?

‘A Touch of Ghost’ only has a certain effect on undead creatures.

It simply cannot affect Grandfather.”

Ye Yinzhu’s smile remained gentle, but within the depths of his eyes, there was an unwavering determination, “If I had to rely on your power to pass Grandfather Xi Duofu’s test, then how could I prove that I’m capable of protecting you?

I want to hear you play ‘A Touch of Ghost’.

Promise me.”

Haiyang gazed deeply at Ye Yinzhu, nodded gently, and slowly retreated.

She settled down in front of the main hall, a zither quietly appearing and resting across her knees.

Asis somehow produced an incense stick from somewhere, flicked his right hand, and a spark silently landed on the tip of the incense.

As a wisp of blue smoke rose, the incense was lit.

The moment the incense was lit, Xi Duofu moved – it was just his right hand.

The twig in his hand seemed to e to life as it directly pointed toward Ye Yinzhu.

A speck of Zi light shot out from the tip of the twig, hurtling towards Ye Yinzhu’s shoulder at an almost indiscernible speed.

With a slight sidestep, Ye Yinzhu’s body shook momentarily, narrowly evading the speck of Zi light in the nick of time.

But even as the Zi light passed in a flash, Ye Yinzhu’s plexion slightly changed, for he distinctly felt that the Douqi had not merely swept past him but had traced a very small arc, aiming directly for his rear shoulder.

To control Douqi to such an extent, Xi Duofu truly deserved his reputation as the strongest in the Milan Empire.

Without even time to think, Ye Yinzhu leaned forward in an instant, pushed off with the tips of his toes, and shot toward Xi Duofu like an arrow.

A verdant light glowed from his hand, turning into layers of Bamboo Shadows, heading straight for Xi Duofu.

Attack was the best defense.

Facing the powerful Xi Duofu, if Ye Yinzhu didn’t dare to attack, he would have already lost.

Knowing this well, Ye Yinzhu started off with an all-out offense.

The crisp sound of the zither rose simultaneously with the start of the battle, playing the mournful ‘A Touch of Ghost’.

Haiyang kept her head bowed, only gazing at the zither on her lap, because she dared not watch.

The two people fighting in the arena were the most important in her life.

She couldn’t bear to see either of them hurt!

But she knew she couldn’t stop this battle, for in her understanding of her grandfather, this was not only about the trip to Faran, but also another test for Ye Yinzhu by Grandfather Xi Duofu, a test that related to her future happiness.

How could it be easy to bee Xi Duofu’s grandson-in-law?

Asis, standing beside Li Sha, said with some surprise, “This kid seems so quiet and gentle, I didn’t expect him to be so fierce when he moves.

He’s truly promising.

Xi Duofu likes this kind of courageous young man the most.

It seems our little Haiyang hasn’t chosen the wrong person.

I just hope old Xi Duofu shows some mercy and doesn’t leave the kid with too many traumas.”

Li Sha snorted, “Uncle Asis, are you assuming that Yin Zhu will definitely lose?

From what I see, it’s still unclear who the victor will be.”

Asis looked surprised and said, “What?

You think he could actually win against Xi Duofu?

That’s simply absurd.

Didn’t you see that the kid’s Douqi is yellow?

Eh, no, that’s not right.

He can’t be yellow Douqi; otherwise, he would’ve already been overwhelmed by Xi Duofu’s pressure and lost the ability to fight back.” Asis had not initially seen Ye Yinzhu as a threat, but now he realized something was off about Ye Yinzhu’s Douqi.

Li Sha said indifferently, “Anyone who underestimates Ye Yinzhu will regret it.

His ability to play possum is not something the average person can pare to.”

In the courtyard, Xi Duofu remained unmoved in his original spot, his body emitting intense Zi light.

His overpowering Sixth Rank Zi rank Douqi allowed him to pletely ignore the attacks brought by Ye Yinzhu’s Green Silk.

With each point of his twig, he caused great trouble for Ye Yinzhu.

And yet, Ye Yinzhu’s figure appeared so light and agile, countless dancing Bamboo Shadows continuously unfurled from his hands, seeking Xi Duofu’s weak spots, and his swift moves enabled him time and again to dodge the casually swung twigs from Xi Duofu.

But each strike of the Green Silk on the Zi energy shield was immediately repelled by the formidable Douqi.

A dark yellow Douqi and Zi energy shield clashed in stark contrast; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet—with yellow in third place, and Zi in seventh, these were essentially two colors that should never be able to contend with each other, yet at that moment, they collided so genuinely.

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