Chapter 220: Forced Operation

Jiang Fan had only used a small amount of spiritual energy to perform his palm techniques, so his true strength was not revealed. This created a false impression for Luo Tianjiao, making her believe she could challenge him.

"No interest," Jiang Fan stated flatly, refusing her challenge. He had only come to observe the strength of the Supreme Sect disciples, and since the grand competition was over, there was nothing left for him to do. Friendly matches were not part of his plan. With that, he calmly left the arena and returned to his seat. Yan Yuqing, holding up her skirt, followed closely behind him.

At this moment, Cheng Xiaoleng's gaze towards Jiang Fan had completely changed. She nudged Yan Yuqing's arm and said with a tone of awe, "Yuqing, your martial uncle seems quite capable."

Chai Yingrong, with a respectful expression, added, "More than capable, he's absolutely extraordinary! No wonder you suddenly hold your martial uncle in such high regard."

Yan Yuqing beamed with pride. She felt very pleased. Not only had she won several matches and gained widespread recognition, but her friends also envied her for having such a good martial uncle. Today had been truly rewarding.

"But why did your martial uncle refuse Luo Tianjiao's challenge just now?" Cheng Xiaoleng asked, a little annoyed. "That Luo Tianjiao is always so arrogant. Your martial uncle should have taught her a thorough lesson so she wouldn't dare to show off again in the future."

Chai Yingrong quickly interjected, "Don't make such reckless suggestions. Whether or not Luo Tianjiao can be taught a lesson and made to behave is another matter. If she were to suffer any serious harm, do you think our Senior Brother Wang from Emerald Bamboo Peak would just stand by?"

Only then did Cheng Xiaoleng remember that Senior Brother Wang Yunguo of Emerald Bamboo Peak was present. Wang Yunguo usually doted on this highly talented junior sister. If she were taught a lesson, could Wang Yunguo remain indifferent? Moreover, even disregarding their relationship, if Luo Tianjiao, the prodigy of Emerald Bamboo Peak, were defeated, it would be a loss of face for the entire peak. How could he stand idly by? By all accounts, Wang Yunguo would intervene. Realizing this, Cheng Xiaoleng stuck out her tongue and said, "Just pretend I didn't say anything."

At this point, the tenth and final sparring match between Supreme Sect disciples concluded. Jiang Fan had no further interest in watching. "Yuqing, let's go," he said. "Let's go back to Divine Physician Peak and see if your master's spiritual medicine has been refined."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yuqing's cheerful mood inexplicably dropped, feeling a little disappointed. Although she had spent less than half a day with Jiang Fan, he had given her many surprises. Realizing Jiang Fan was about to leave, she felt a reluctance to part with him.

However, even if Jiang Fan wanted to leave, not everyone was willing to let him.

"Junior Sister Yan, you were quite impressive just now, even managing to defeat my junior sister." Wang Yunguo approached, hands behind his back, accompanied by Luo Tianjiao. Though his words seemed calm, there was an air of arrogance about them. Seeing this, the surrounding disciples quickly dispersed. It was clear that Wang Yunguo had come to seek justice for his junior sister, and while it seemed like he was making trouble for Yan Yuqing, his true target was Jiang Fan.

Yan Yuqing felt a tremor of fear. Wang Yunguo was a top disciple of the Supreme Sect, someone she rarely even had the chance to flatter. How could she remain calm when he suddenly sought trouble with her? She quickly cupped her hands and bowed, saying, "Senior Sister Luo was merely being modest."

Wang Yunguo snorted disdainfully. "Junior Sister Yan, you're too humble; you're incredibly powerful!" he said coldly. "I wasn't even paying attention. Isn't it normal for you to win against my junior sister?" Wang Yunguo still remembered Yan Yuqing twice refusing to join them earlier. Now, he had come to settle accounts.

Yan Yuqing's mouth felt bitter. She quickly apologized, "Senior Brother Wang, please forgive any offenses your junior sister may have caused."

Despite her humble demeanor, Wang Yunguo showed no intention of stopping. He pressed on aggressively, "I can hardly accept your apology! After all, you're so formidable. If we truly fought, I wouldn't be your match! I, Wang, am untalented, but I wish to seek some guidance from Junior Sister Yan. Please do not be stingy with your advice."

The surrounding disciples secretly clicked their tongues in amazement. Wang Yunguo clearly had no intention of letting Yan Yuqing off the hook. He intended to use this sparring session to give her a severe lesson. Furthermore, while it appeared he was teaching Yan Yuqing a lesson, in reality, he was aiming to disgrace Jiang Fan, her martial uncle.

Jiang Fan understood his true intention. He rubbed his temples and said, "You two are truly relentless. One after another, without any pause. What do you want? Just say it." This pair of siblings was far too narrow-minded. A normal sparring match's outcome shouldn't escalate into personal grudges. He personally didn't care. He could simply leave, never return to the Supreme Sect, and what could they do to him?

The problem was, if he left, this pair of siblings would likely vent their frustrations on Yan Yuqing. Physical pain and verbal humiliation would be unavoidable. Therefore, he decided to see this through to the end. It would be best to resolve everything at once!

Wang Yunguo was waiting for Jiang Fan to make a statement. "Good!" he said. "At least you have the guts to step forward! I won't bully you. Just accept my junior sister's challenge. Any problem?" Jiang Fan was famously a disciple without a spiritual root, and his cultivation was pitifully low. Even if he possessed a complete set of "Cloud Net Palm" techniques, how much power could he genuinely exert? For his junior sister to deal with him would be effortless.

"Her?" Jiang Fan glanced at Luo Tianjiao, whose eyes were filled with hostility, and shook his head. "She's not capable. Just you come up directly."

Luo Tianjiao's face instantly contorted. She shrieked, "Who are you calling not capable? Are you saying I, Luo Tianjiao, am inferior to a spiritual-rootless disciple from the Azure Cloud Sect? What kind of joke is this?" She pointed at Jiang Fan. "You are insulting me! Today, I'll see this through to the end with you!"

Wang Yunguo scoffed disdainfully. "Fight me? I can't bring myself to bully a spiritual-rootless disciple. If word gets out, what about my reputation, Wang Yunguo? If you want to fight me, win against my junior sister first."

Jiang Fan didn't want to bully Luo Tianjiao. But they insisted on it. They would get what they wished for. What else could he say? "Alright."

Only then did Luo Tianjiao reveal a look of triumphant satisfaction. Staring at Jiang Fan, she said chillingly, "You'd better pray your body is strong enough to take a beating! I hit very hard!"

Jiang Fan replied playfully, "Coincidentally, I also hit very hard."

Immediately, the two stepped onto the arena. The Supreme Sect Master, elders, and numerous disciples, who had been preparing to disperse, seeing someone willing to participate in a friendly match, lingered. Many observing disciples shared Jiang Fan's sentiment: participating in a friendly match and losing to them would bring shame to their own sect, while winning against them would make the Supreme Sect lose face. Hence, they all adopted an attitude of avoiding trouble. Although the friendly match system existed, very few actually stepped onto the stage. This time, for the first time ever, a disciple from an external sect was stepping onto the stage, naturally piquing their interest. Compared to watching sparring matches between their own sect disciples, a match between an external sect disciple and a disciple of their own sect was naturally more appealing, because it represented the reputation of both sects, and the outcome was crucial.