Chapter 837: Chapter 837: You’re Not Actually a Man, Are You? (5th Update)

"This martial arts tournament is a bit different this time. Not only are the hidden sects participating, but the tournament also involves significant matters of the Martial Realm."

Ye Lianyi changed the topic, "However, no matter the differences, the martial arts tournament will not change because of this. The method of the martial arts competition or the order will continue as the previous five sessions."

"It’s just about setting up fighting arenas and stuff," Liu Zixuan shrugged and laughed.

"It’s not just about setting up arenas."

Ye Lianyi smiled mysteriously, "You should know, the ultimate goal of the martial arts tournament is to help the hidden sects pick out the best among the geniuses, and then take them to the sect to push them into the Emperor Realm, adding great figures who can hold down one side for the Star Sea Martial Realm."

"So what will be tested?" Liu Zixuan asked.

"Of course, it’s about testing the things that best challenge a Martial Artist, which are generally divided into two kinds: one is the test of cultivation techniques, body techniques, and inner strength, which are the competitions in the arena; the other is the test of character. I’ve heard that the character test is the main event of the martial arts tournament. I don’t know exactly how they test it, but I think testing a martial artist’s character must be extremely dangerous."

Listening to Ye Lianyi’s words, Liu Zixuan somewhat understood.

It seems that the so-called martial arts tournament is not as simple as he thought.

In this case, I wonder how Tiger Zhao Yi, Jiang Yunxuan, and the other brothers are doing. Have they made any progress, and are they about to reach the destination of the martial arts tournament?

The two of them chatted as time flew by, and before they knew it, the sky had already darkened.

Liu Zixuan glanced at the navigation and said, "I initially thought of staying with you at the Medical Immortal Sect for a day, and then hitting the road tomorrow, but now we’ve advanced the journey and have plenty of time. Let’s find an exit to get off the highway and rest for the night, then we can set off early tomorrow morning." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"I’ll listen to you."

Ye Lianyi said as her stomach growled loudly.

Liu Zixuan snickered, "If I hadn’t said anything, were you planning to continue on an empty stomach?"

Ye Lianyi immediately blushed, "I’ve been uneasy recently, worried that I wouldn’t make it here, so I haven’t had much appetite."

"Then let me treat you to a big meal first."

Saying that, Liu Zixuan turned the corner into the neighboring city.

Liu Zixuan initially wanted to take this chance to mention something about Ye Lianyi’s background, but unfortunately, Ye Lianyi barely brought it up. Maybe she was worried about making Liu Zixuan angry, and eventually, she just told him that once the martial arts tournament starts, he would naturally know.

With no choice, Liu Zixuan couldn’t continue to press. After all, this involved Ye Lianyi’s privacy.

No matter how close the relationship, everyone has their own little secrets.

The two of them had a large meal in the neighboring city, which was still bustling with the festive atmosphere everywhere. In the evening, Liu Zixuan took Ye Lianyi for a stroll outside and then they went to a hotel to rest.

Of course, they booked two rooms.

In Ye Lianyi’s words, until her background issues are resolved, she won’t discuss romantic matters with Liu Zixuan.

These words would have been believed by Liu Zixuan before, but now hearing Ye Lianyi say it, he sensed a different meaning. It wasn’t about resolving her background, but avoiding something.

All of this would only be revealed at the martial arts tournament.

At eight o’clock the next morning, the two of them had breakfast, bought some snacks and drinks from a store. It’s a long journey, after all, and one must be prepared with some food along the way.

Chatting and joking with Ye Lianyi along the way, discussing some matters about the Medical Immortal Sect, Liu Zixuan also told her stories of Lingxiu Village. Time passed without feeling like an ordeal.

Around four in the afternoon, the car successfully arrived at Hengxiang City in Xinzhou.

Stopping the car beside a hotel, Ye Lianyi asked, "The martial arts tournament is held in the mountain gorge between Hengxiang City and Fengtu City, but it’s slightly closer to Fengtu City. Why did you drive straight to Hengxiang City?"

Liu Zixuan snickered, "The martial arts tournament, at least eighty percent of the Star Sea’s martial artists can make it. In such a grand occasion, the Eight Great Powers of the Four Great Clans have probably already settled here. Those guys are always ostentatious wherever they go. Do you think there would be vacant hotel rooms in the city closer to the venue?"

"That makes sense," Ye Lianyi agreed with a smile.

"Moreover, the martial arts tournament is the beginning of the Martial Realm’s strife, and this is their last opportunity to woo me. If I appear in Fengtu City now, they’ll likely start targeting me from the moment I enter, and one after another will come to approach me."

Liu Zixuan said, stretching lazily, "I’ve been driving for so long, I want to rest a bit more."

Hearing this, Ye Lianyi snickered, "You can only blame yourself for being too famous!"

"Little master just wants to quietly charm a few girls and live a carefree life, but unfortunately, little master’s charisma is too great, attracting many beauty’s attention, and on top of that, so many men are eager to meet me!"

Liu Zixuan pinched his forehead and laughed slyly, "So for safety and to have a peaceful day, you should use your ID to book a room. If I use mine here, they’ll probably find out quickly."

"But... but..."

"Oh, come on, there’s no ’but’." Liu Zixuan directly pushed Ye Lianyi inside, and before she could say much, he opened her small bag, took out the ID, and booked the room, taking her inside without another word.

Nowadays, the New Year is different from before. In the past, people from all over had to return home for the celebration, but as people become wealthier and tourist spots increase, many choose to travel during the holiday.

Their current location, Hengxiang City, happens to be surrounded by tourist attractions, so coincidentally, this hotel only had one room left.

And it wasn’t a luxurious suite with multiple rooms, but a standard room with just one double bed!

Looking at the room’s setup, Ye Lianyi muttered, "How are we supposed to sleep on this bed?"

"Sleep together," Liu Zixuan shrugged, saying earnestly, "Don’t worry, little master is a gentleman. You said we shouldn’t talk about romance now, so we won’t. We’re just going to sleep together, doing nothing!"

Ye Lianyi frowned, "Being with a guy like you and doing nothing? I find it hard to believe!"

Hearing these words, Liu Zixuan suddenly made a strange face, "Xiao Lianyi, I can read your little thoughts. If you didn’t like me, you wouldn’t be traveling with me. But you keep making excuses again and again; could it be that you’re not really a girl, but actually a guy!"