Free Web NovelChapter 157: Chapter 157: 9 Masters? _1
Xia Ningning then continued, "She also said that even if you don’t win at the Martial Artists’ Tournament, she will follow you."
Xia Ningning said unwillingly, "Her exact words were, if you lose the match, to come and fetch her in the evening. She plans to elope with you, leaving the Xu Family behind."
Ye Ming took a deep breath, feeling deeply moved in his heart. Xu Lele had complete trust in him, but Ye Ming would not do such a thing.
"Tell her not to worry, I won’t let her pay such a heavy price."
"I will prove myself with my strength and formally propose to the Xu Family."
Xia Ningning pressed her lips together and smiled bitterly, "Then you must give it your all!"
The car left the boundaries of the Xu Family estate and headed straight toward a lake in the distance.
Without waiting for Ye Ming to ask, Xia Ningning already said, "This is Le Le’s arrangement. You’ve just arrived and are unfamiliar with the place, without anywhere to stay, so I’m planning on letting you live at my place."
"What?" Lin Bingqing asked in surprise, "Miss Xia, what you’re saying... You’re not thinking of becoming my stepmother as well, are you?"
Xia Ningning’s face flushed red as she quickly explained to Ye Ming, "Don’t get the wrong idea, how could that be possible? This is also Le Le’s intention; she sacrificed me to ensure I keep a close watch over you."
"She also asked me to block your other fiancées, you must not be taken by someone else. I’m under a lot of pressure too. If someone takes you away, Le Le will blame me."
"Uh..." Ye Ming didn’t know what to say and knew that choosing to keep silent was the safest option under such circumstances.
Xia Ningning continued, "Also, my bodyguards have all stayed back in Hai City. I don’t have a single bodyguard by my side. During this time, you’ll have to ensure my complete safety, acting as my bodyguard. You don’t mind that, do you?"
Ye Ming expressed no objections, confidently stating, "As long as I’m here, no one can touch a hair on your head."
Ten minutes later, the car stopped at the edge of the lake.
The location was at the base of a mountain with exceptionally beautiful scenery.
Strategically positioned, there stood a villa.
Ye Ming took a quick look around and noticed that not only was the Spiritual Energy abundant here, but the Feng Shui of the villa was also excellent, clearly having been designed by a master.
However, given the status of the Xia Family, having such a villa was not surprising.
After entering the room, Lin Bingqing curiously looked around, observing the beautiful scenery on all sides.
Compared to her, Ye Ming wasn’t in the mood to admire the scenery. As soon as he entered, he began to regulate his breathing, always keeping his True Qi in a state of fullness.
And after a whole night of cultivation, he had nearly exhausted the rich Spiritual Energy surrounding the lake.
The bottleneck of the Superior Mystical Rank had begun to loosen, and Ye Ming was now qualified to attempt a breakthrough to the Earth Rank.
But advancing to the Earth Rank wasn’t that simple.
Previous bottlenecks felt as thin as a layer of tissue paper; as long as one’s strength and realm reached a certain level, the breakthrough could be achieved effortlessly.
After reaching the Mystical Rank, each level’s bottleneck was like a pane of glass; harder to break through, but still manageable with some effort.
When faced with the bottleneck between Mystical Rank and Earth Rank, Ye Ming felt it was like a slab of stone.
To break through, he would have to pierce through the stone slab.
The force he used to strike at the bottleneck was like droplets of water falling freely, and to break through, he needed to wear away the stone with constant dripping, requiring absolute patience and perseverance.
If he gave up or slackened, all his previous effort would be wasted; impatience, on the other hand, could lead to deviating from his cultivation path.
So, with every step up to now, Ye Ming had been exceedingly cautious, seeking only stability in all things.
After arriving at the villa, Ye Ming stayed out of sight, leaving only the two girls to chat and play by themselves.
It wasn’t until noon the next day that Ye Ming sensed a slight impact on his bottleneck. He finally ceased his cultivation and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
What seemed like a simple practice had him sweating profusely, let alone persisting through the entire night.
However, fortunately, this session of cultivation had improved Ye Ming’s mental state, making him neither arrogant nor restless.
When he stepped out of his room, both Xia Ningning and Lin Bingqing could sense the subtle changes in him.
After lunch, Xia Ningning suddenly said, "I just received an invitation to attend an exhibition. Come with me this afternoon!"
"After returning to Yanjing, I’ve been cooped up here with you. Now it’s your turn to accompany me."
Xia Ningning’s words carried a pleading tone.
Indeed, she was feeling stifled.
Her father and grandfather had gone to the Magic Capital due to some affairs, leaving no one at home. She wouldn’t see her family even if she returned, and as for friends, although she was well-known in Yanjing, her only true friend was Xu Lele.
As for those superficial friends and those who had ulterior motives towards her, Xia Ningning had no interest in interacting with them.
So when she heard about the exhibition, Xia Ningning’s interest was immediately piqued.
"If it’s an exhibition of calligraphy and paintings, that’s really dull. I’m not that cultured," Ye Ming said.
Xia Ningning quickly explained, "Of course not, the exhibition will display treasures, antiques worth a fortune, and some unheard-of magic artifacts."
Upon hearing the term "magic artifact," Ye Ming’s interest was instantly piqued, and he felt a desire to go and see for himself.
His Spiritual Pearl was a type of magic artifact, as was the Jade Plate he had retrieved from the Qin Family.
However, the functions of these two magic artifacts were indeed limited. He had heard that there were a variety of peculiar magic artifacts in the world, capable of fire breathing, water spouting, among other wonders, yet Ye Ming had only learned about some of them in his mind.
Xia Ningning continued, "You might have never seen a magic artifact. They are used by cultivators. Some reclusive families do not cultivate martial arts but focus on spells and such. They need these magic artifacts for battle."
"It’s said that many superior mystical rank magic artifacts will be on display at this exhibition. Are you sure you don’t want to take a look?"
Xia Ningning’s words had a seductive edge, stirring even more interest in Ye Ming.
Lin Bingqing, equally suffocated by the tranquility of the Lakeside Villa, also expressed her desire to go and have a look. freewebnøvel.coɱ
"Miss Xia, if my master doesn’t go, then take me with you. I can also ensure your safety," she said.
Without hesitation, Ye Ming bluntly stated, "Then let’s go together. I haven’t been anywhere since coming to Yanjing, and it’ll be good to see the grandness of Yanjing’s events."
Xia Ningning let out a hearty laugh, very happy to lead the master and disciple out. frёewebnoѵēl.com
In just over ten minutes, they arrived at a vast venue.
The enormous parking lot was already overwhelmed with vehicles, a dizzying array of luxury cars filling the area.
Lin Bingqing looked on with envy, oblivious to the fact that her earnings from the past few days could buy a row of luxury cars.
"We’re here. Let’s go in!" Xia Ningning said to the two of them after getting out of the car.
