Chapter 1583: Chapter 1583: Daddy, Are You Really Going to Duel Someone?

Chiba Sakurako fell silent, hesitating to speak.

Ye Xuan squinted slightly, speaking directly, "You came to see me today and delivering a letter of challenge is one thing, but more importantly, you want to help your father increase his odds of winning, right?"

Chiba Sakurako was taken aback, involuntarily looking up at Ye Xuan.

This was the first time she seriously looked at Ye Xuan, beginning to scrutinize this young man’s appearance and physique, and for the first time showing an expression of astonishment.

Chiba Sakurako suddenly had the illusion of standing naked in front of Ye Xuan.

This young man was too formidable.

Apart from her father, Chiba Sakurako had never met someone so formidable!

But Chiba Sakurako was not simple either.

In an instant, she gathered all her emotions, showing a gentle and appropriate smile, "To me, you’re just a stranger, but he’s my respected father. Since you two are dueling, naturally, I hope you lose."

"So you went out of your way to emphasize that your father has a desire to kill me, but no hostility."

Ye Xuan chuckled lightly, "This way, even if you don’t spell it out, I can still feel that your father’s visit to Yan Country to kill me is not by choice, with unspeakable reasons.

I respect your father as a heroic figure. By the time of the battle, I will feel sympathy in my heart, unable to unleash my full strength. To put it plainly, you’re disturbing my resolve, indirectly increasing your father’s chances of winning."

"That’s right."

Chiba Sakurako met Ye Xuan’s gaze fearlessly and with poise, not blushing because her motives were exposed.

Ye Xuan glanced at her twice, smiling and sighing, "I understand why you’re doing this, and your father can understand as well. But if he knew, he would surely be disappointed in you."

"I know," Chiba Sakurako said, "but I’m not the Sword God, nor do I have the Sword God’s pride. I am just the daughter of a great father."

Ye Xuan said nothing more, but his calm heart stirred a bit.

The road of the martial world is long, each has its own difficulties.

Often, opponents aren’t truly opponents, merely standing on different grounds.

The atmosphere turned silently still for a moment.

No one knew how much time had passed.

Chiba Sakurako suddenly bowed deeply to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan frowned slightly, "What do you mean by this?"

"In our Northern Federation, bowing symbolizes respect. You are someone worthy of respect," Chiba Sakurako said, "Bowing also holds another meaning, which is an apology, and I need to apologize to you."

"Oh?" Ye Xuan chuckled with interest.

"This battle will never be fair to you," Chiba Sakurako sighed after standing up, "because I will not only attempt to unsettle your resolve but will also come to challenge you the day before your duel with my father."

"Weaken me before the duel?" Ye Xuan laughed.

"Yes," Chiba Sakurako nodded.

Ye Xuan shook his head, "You’re not my match."

"I know, but I’m not afraid," Chiba Sakurako’s eyes suddenly sharp and determined, "Before you and my father’s duel, we will not only compete but also fight to the death!"

Ye Xuan rolled his eyes, "If you want to help your father this much, why not find a good opportunity to assassinate me? Even if you fail, the exhaustion you’d cause would be more effective than openly challenging me like this."

"I may not have my father’s pride, but I have my own," Chiba Sakurako said.

"Fine then."

Ye Xuan shrugged helplessly, "Since you are determined, I shall await you anytime, but let me be clear: if you dare to come, I will not show mercy just because you’re a beauty."

Chiba Sakurako was momentarily stunned, then her face broke into an extremely beautiful smile.

She bowed again, deeply, to Ye Xuan, "Thank you!"

Ye Xuan was indifferent, "If you’re truly thankful, I wouldn’t mind if next time you come wearing something sexy and bow to me again."

Chiba Sakurako, "..."

A flush of red swept across her pretty face and quickly vanished as Chiba Sakurako turned on her heel and left.

"When we meet again, we will not only compete but also fight to the death!"

Ye Xuan watched as Chiba Sakurako departed.

Only when her figure was completely gone did Ye Xuan let out a soft sigh and then turned back inside.

Back at the dining table, Ye Xuan was just about to continue eating when he noticed everyone looking at him strangely.

Ye Xuan paused, raising his hands helplessly, "I swear to heaven, that kimono beauty who just came to see me, it was the first time we’ve met, I’m as innocent as can be!"

Everyone still looked at Ye Xuan with strange expressions.

Ye Xuan cursed internally.

At that moment, Little Cloud looked up at Ye Xuan with a pitiful expression and asked timidly, "Papa, are you really going to duel someone?"

Ye Xuan was astonished and immediately looked at Chi Lian.

Chi Lian looked aggrieved, "Brother Black Emperor, don’t look at me like that. Little Cloud was born with super hearing, I didn’t eavesdrop at all, she heard everything you and that woman talked about."

Ye Xuan was left awkward, suddenly feeling a headache.

This matter, he originally didn’t plan for everyone to know, so they wouldn’t worry, but he didn’t expect Little Cloud, born with such freakish talent, with super hearing and a big mouth!

Before Ye Xuan could open his mouth to speak, Lin Tong pursed her lips and asked, "Honey, who is the Sword God?"

The words Sword God were unfamiliar not only to Lin Tong but also to Leng Qiuge, Liu Ying, and Chi Lian.

Because, this guy had been unassuming for thirty years...

"The Sword God is just the Sword God, who else could it be?" Ye Xuan replied with a smile, "If you must say something about him, well, he’s just a guy who’s good with swords, not that impressive."

Liu Ying’s beautiful eyes sparkled, "Better than Zhao Yunfei."

Ye Xuan was silent, unable to refute.

The others also suddenly fell silent.

The women exchanged glances, each letting out a silent sigh.

They knew that even if Ye Xuan said he might not go to the duel, eventually, he would still go.

Because even if he didn’t, the so-called Sword God would come knocking anyway.

Having been with Ye Xuan for so long, how could they not know? The more challenging the circumstances, the more relaxed Ye Xuan seemed? That Sword God, must have genuinely posed a threat to him.

An unprecedented threat!

The atmosphere became momentarily heavy.

In the silence, Lin Tong sighed softly, her face showing a gentle smile, "Let’s continue eating. After dinner, let’s all go for a walk together. The weather’s been quite nice lately."

"Right, eat!"

Leng Qiuge and Liu Ying also came back to their senses and smiled, bringing the atmosphere back to normal.

They continued eating, the atmosphere harmonious and pleasant.

But amidst this simple and ordinary happiness, everyone was lost in their own thoughts.

Ye Xuan could sense everyone’s thoughts, feeling a bit helpless for a moment.