The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Lu He's aura was getting stronger and stronger, already faintly exceeding the strength of the mid-phase of Gathering Energy.

"Tsk, tsk, Lu He sure has great determination, to actually use such a medicine."

"The Lu Family is really wealthy; they actually use Realm Pills like this, while our family treasures them as heirlooms."

"Isn't that the truth."

As for Tang Rao, he just stood there with his arms crossed, watching Lu He.

To tell the truth, these Realm Pills were really crappy.

Though they could raise one's realm, it took too long.

If he really wanted to, during the time it would take Lu He to improve, Tang Rao could have killed him dozens of times.

Who in their right mind would stand there foolishly and watch you level up during a life-or-death fight?

"Are you done yet? So boring..." Tang Rao craned his neck, looking impatient.

Pop~a pill then pop~a pill, but making others wait, really makes people angry.

"Tang Rao, prepare to die!" In the next moment, Lu He leaped up with his sword, a surge of momentum following.

"Wow, Lu He has reached the late phase of Gathering Energy!"

"It looks like Tang Rao is in for a tough fight."

"Yeah, defeat is not impossible."

Everyone began discussing, with hopes for Lu He rekindled.

As for Lu Guangyao, his brow was still furrowed.

Even if Lu He could defeat Tang Rao, the fights to come were likely hopeless.

A Realm Pill could temporarily boost one's realm, but the backlash was extremely severe.

Being weak for a few days was considered light; an unfortunate outcome could even cause a regression in one's realm.

Tang Rao shifted his feet, dodging without counterattacking, smoothly flicking to the left and right.

"Tang Rao, you coward, why not face me head-on in combat!" Lu He's spirits soared with arrogance, Tang Rao, oh Tang Rao, you're not so much after all.

Today, if I, Lu He, do not kill you, I'll renounce my surname Lu.

"Hey, Lu He, that Realm Pill of yours is really badass," said Tang Rao while dodging.

Lu He snorted lightly; of course, the Realm Pill was incredibly powerful, you rural bumpkin couldn't possibly understand.

"If I had a Realm Pill, I'd definitely thrash you!" Tang Rao grumbled.

"Hahaha, you? Do you think Realm Pills are street market goods, you fool! Even in my Lu Family, we only have two at most!" Lu He laughed wildly.

Two?

Tang Rao's eyes suddenly lit up. You used one; that means there's still another.

Hehe, if I don't swindle out that remaining Realm Pill, I wouldn't be worthy of Tang Laohei's nickname.

"Two, huh? How about gifting me one?" Tang Rao continued to say.

The audience below the stage was a bit stunned.

What was Tang Rao doing? Why was he chatting it up with Lu He?

And asking Lu He for a Realm Pill, are you stupid? Why would Lu He possibly give it to you?

"Idiot!" Lu He cursed at Tang Rao, give you a Realm Pill, you really are dreaming.

"I could send you to Hell though!" Lu He roared, his Longsword becoming even more ferocious, dancing impermeably.

...

"Tang Rao seems to also be at the late phase of Gathering Energy, Fengsheng, you were too impulsive," Ye Qing said to Ye Fengsheng at the Ye Family's side.

Ye Qing really couldn't accept Ye Fengsheng taking Tang Rao as his mentor.

Tang Rao's strength was not nearly enough to qualify as Fengsheng's master.

"Father, you are wrong," Ye Fengsheng said to Ye Qing calmly.

Ye Qing was startled, wrong about what?

"Lu He relies on the Realm Pill to reach the late phase of Gathering Energy, which is already inferior. If Tang Rao can't even cope with such an inferior late phase of Gathering Energy, then his strength is not so monstrous. You tell me, where am I wrong?" Ye Qing asked.

"Anyway, you are wrong," Ye Fengsheng stated outright.

"You, this boy, really make me angry!" Ye Qing felt some anger.

"Father, let me tell you a secret, you really didn't get it right this time," Ye Xiaobai approached and whispered.

Ye Qing bitterly wanted to give these two unfilial sons a few hard slaps; each one of them criticized me as wrong.

Old man here is your damn father, can't you show me a little respect!

"I didn't want to tell you this originally." Ye Xiaobai's voice was very soft, audible only to Ye Qing and Ye Fengsheng.

"That, a couple of days ago, didn't I go out with Tang Rao? He took me to see Guan Zhendong..." Ye Xiaobai said.

Guan Zhendong!

Ye Qing was startled, Guan Zhendong was someone you couldn't afford to provoke.

"Tang Rao... he beat up Guan Zhendong," murmured Ye Xiaobai.

Ye Qing was utterly dumbfounded.

Guan Zhendong was already in the late stage of Qi gathering eight years ago, now at the peak of Qi gathering, beaten by Tang Rao?

What realm is that Tang Rao at?

At the peak of Qi gathering? How is that possible!

Twenty years old and reaching the peak of Qi gathering, oh my god, even among the sects, such geniuses are rare.

"Dad, I suspect... Tang Rao has already achieved Foundation Establishment..." Ye Xiaobai suddenly said.

Ye Qing's eyes almost popped out.

"When he defeated Guan Zhendong, he used a Spiritual Technique." Ye Xiaobai murmured, still remembering the terrifying sensation when Tang Rao utilized the Dragon King Technique.

Ye Qing: "..."

"That's more like it!" Admiration shot from Ye Fengsheng's eyes, a fierce and intense admiration.

Twenty years old, defeating the renowned Guan Zhendong of Tiandu, how mighty that is.

"If it's really as you say, then why hasn't Tang Rao made a move?" Ye Qing pointed to Tang Rao on the stage, playing hide and seek with Lu He.

"Tch, he's obviously coveting the Realm Pill. I can tell whether Tang Rao wants to poop or fart just by watching him lift his butt," said Ye Xiaobai, shrugging his shoulders.

Ye Qing: "..."

...

"Alright, I'm tired of playing with you, it's not interesting." Suddenly, Tang Rao made his move on the stage.

His right arm thrust out abruptly, fingers coming together like the fierce grip of an eagle's claw.

"Bang!" A crisp sound echoed, Tang Rao's fingers firmly gripped the longsword that Lu He was swinging.

Lu He was a little stunned.

To be precise, everyone around was a bit dumbfounded.

What's going on here? Wasn't Tang Rao just being chased all over the place by Lu He? How did he suddenly easily seize control of Lu He's sword!

"Do you really think that being in the late stage of Qi gathering is enough to defeat me? That's a joke." Tang Rao shrugged his shoulders, his fingers suddenly exerting force.

Ding!

The longsword snapped in response.

Tang Rao, pinching the broken half of the sword with his fingers, infused Spiritual Energy and flung it with all his might.

Whoosh!

Before Lu He could react, that half of the longsword pierced through his shoulder, blood flying everywhere.

Although it wasn't very painful, it somewhat shattered Lu He's courage.

Could it be that Tang Rao had been hiding his true ability all along?

Impossible, impossible! I'm already in the late stage of Qi gathering; even if Tang Rao is too, he shouldn't be able to defeat me so easily.

"Tang Rao!!" Lu He roared in anger, lifting the broken blade and charging at Tang Rao again.

Tang Rao remained calm and collected, the corners of his mouth lifted.

Oops, sorry to tell you, I poisoned you just now...

Yes, I am a Spiritual Pharmacist, the strongest and most shameless profession under the starry sky. If I don't poison or set traps for you, I'd be embarrassed to call myself a Pharmacist in the future.

As for the poison, hmm... similar to the one used in cannon tubes.

"That... you better not circulate your Spiritual Embryo..." Tang Rao shouted at Lu He.

What?

Lu He was puzzled, but before he could come to his senses, his abdomen suddenly pained tremendously, as if tearing apart.