Chapter 150 The Two-Tailed Scourge Shadow in the Imperial Capital

In the Xinglin Courtyard of the Imperial Capital, inside Er Wei's Scourge Shadow territory.

It was two in the morning, a time for sound sleep, but Er Wei, lying on the lower bunk, had her eyes wide open, staring at the bed frame above.

The little one in the upper bunk was breathing erratically, tossing and turning, clearly unable to sleep.

Finally, Er Wei couldn't take it anymore. She needed to ensure cleanliness when sleeping next to her, especially with the bunks being so close.

She spoke, "Can't sleep?"

"Mmm..." Up above, Yu Er Jiang Xiao, propped up on soft pillows, gazed at the dim and deep sky, his expression shifting. After thinking it over, he finally spoke, "I have news to tell you, but you have to promise me you won't be impulsive..."

Hopkins' intrusion into the Dragon Cave was clearly something that couldn't be hidden from Er Wei.

Within the Xinglin army, Jiang Xiao could avoid telling anyone, to prevent his companions from worrying. However, deceiving Er Wei was unrealistic. It was better to say it now, to avoid future conflict.

"Hmm?" Er Wei stared silently at the bed frame. She had thought Jiang Xiao was just too full from her late-night snacks, hence the grumbling... So, he had encountered problems in the Dragon Cave?

Impossible... Where in this world could there be a place that posed a danger to Jiang Xiao?

Jiang Xiao rolled over, lying on his stomach. He grabbed the edge of the bed with one hand, his head poking out, looking at Er Wei below: "I might... not be back for a while..."

Hearing this, Er Wei abruptly got out of bed, standing beside it, one hand gripping the edge of the upper bunk, her eyes fixed on Jiang Xiao: "What happened? Did you blow up the Dragon Cave?"

Jiang Xiao: "..."

...

Meanwhile, within Hopkins' Sea Ridge World.

"Xia Family Blade Technique upgraded! Star Quality!"

Good steel should be used on the blade!

Jiang Xiao didn't hesitate, throwing ten thousand points into the Xia Family Blade Technique. Finally, he had another basic skill graduate, reaching max level.

Instantly, streams of techniques merged into Jiang Xiao's mind.

Unexpectedly, there were no new tricks, no added "flourishes."

However, Jiang Xiao had a feeling of comprehensive understanding. Holding the giant blade, he truly understood what "doing as one pleases" meant.

No longer bound by the various forms of giant blade techniques, movements, routines, or even the footwork that accompanied them, everything was no longer so rigid.

From exquisite advanced techniques to the methodical low-level techniques, it was as if a thread connected everything Jiang Xiao knew about giant blades...

This... this feeling...

"Halberd Technique upgraded, Diamond Quality Lv.1!"

"Halberd Technique upgraded, Diamond Quality Lv.2!"

"Halberd Technique upgraded, Diamond Quality Lv.3!"

Jiang Xiao: ???

Giant blade techniques and halberd techniques were, of course, unrelated!

However, after the giant blade technique reached max level, the halberd technique actually grew rapidly.

What was going on?

Reaching one point and understanding all?

Was it the culmination of giant blade techniques, the comprehensive footwork giving him this bonus?

But... why didn't the dagger proficiency and combat knife proficiency have this effect?

Was it because... the halberd and giant blade were both considered two-handed, large weapon categories? In battle, were there certain aspects that had the same effect through different means?

Catherine didn't dare to disturb Jiang Xiao, quietly waiting for the little prophet's orders.

Only after half an hour did Jiang Xiao speak: "Let's go, to the next one."

Behind him, Catherine stepped forward, softly saying, "Sir, please rest more. I can brew you some tea, make some pastries."

Jiang Xiao said, "Let's go."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiao floated up. Catherine hurriedly followed, giving one last look at the devastated battlefield below.

Collapsed wooden houses, shattered trees, scarred, scorched, and cracked earth...

Perhaps... this was the aftermath of a battle between top Star Warriors.

Lost in thought, Catherine flew behind Jiang Xiao, her expression even more respectful, and seemingly more cautious.

After finding the first stop, finding the second was much easier. Following the route on the map, the two flew north for less than 20 minutes and saw a magnificent manor on a vast prairie.

In the huge manor courtyard, white steeds ran, their manes with the colors of the rainbow.

In sight, a group of extremely well-formed Rainbow Clan men and women, wearing clothing similar to human society, dressed meticulously, seemed to be participating in an equestrian competition?

In the large manor courtyard, there were various obstacles, and a handsome Rainbow youth, wearing expensive riding clothes, riding a rainbow horse, was completing his competition project.

Discovering two people rapidly flying in the sky, the large Rainbow men and women in the manor stopped one after another, looking up at the sky.

This group of beautiful men and women had a hint of curiosity in their expressions, and even a hint of excitement, sizing up Jiang Xiao and Catherine.

The Rainbow Clan's aesthetic was similar to humans.

Clearly, Catherine, wearing an expensive evening gown, her hair piled high, was greatly appreciated by the Rainbow Clan.

As for Jiang Xiao... well, his pitch-black cloak made him seem particularly mysterious.

Obviously, the Rainbow Clan here was isolated from the world. With confidence in their absolute strength towards outsiders, they didn't show more resistance and hostility. Instead, they seemed eager to try?

In the huge manor... no, in the huge equestrian competition venue, there was only one judge's table, behind which sat an old man in a suit.

He had a head of white, shoulder-length curly hair, wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and the top two buttons of the white shirt were unbuttoned, looking unrestrained.

His wrinkled face carried a bright smile. Looking up at the two people flying in the sky, he waved at Jiang Xiao: "Come, my friend."

Jiang Xiao: "..."

This man was very different from the reckless Spartan before.

"Who is he?" Jiang Xiao asked.

"Hmm..." Catherine's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence. After thinking for a while, she said, "He is likely Prince Troy, codenamed 'Troy', also a member of the Prophet's team, one of the gods who conquered the alien European continent."

"Heh." Jiang Xiao chuckled, "Don't put the hat of gods on them, they're easily slaughtered."

Catherine pursed her lips, nodded gently, not daring to refute.

In fact, Jiang Xiao's existence was shattering Catherine's faith time and time again.

After all, Catherine was once a member of the Star Transformation team. Before meeting Jiang Xiao, she knelt in the Temple of the Gods day and night, worshiping the devout believers of the gods.

And Jiang Xiao... was now subverting her worldview, tearing apart her faith and cognition.

"Okay, friend, you are Jiang Xiaopi, right?" The old man stood up, buttoning the abdomen of his suit. Seeing Jiang Xiao floating down, he very friendly extended his right hand to Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly. This kind of glorious, once-king-level figure shouldn't be so humble and kind?

Jiang Xiao didn't hesitate, standing opposite the judge's table, extending his hand, shaking hands with this graceful old man: "Okay, Troy?"

"Looks like you know me. Sit, watch this competition, it's very exciting." Troy smiled, sat down, and unbuttoned the abdomen of his suit again.

He shook his head, sweeping the shoulder-length curly hair behind his head. Every move carried an unspeakable sense of ease...

"No, I'm in a hurry," Jiang Xiao said.

Equestrian competition?

Jiang Xiao had no mood to watch. Besides, even if Jiang Xiao had time, he wouldn't be interested...

If it was basketball, free combat, or something, Jiang Xiao might watch it. Equestrian? To put it bluntly, Jiang Xiao couldn't understand it... What was the point of this thing?

If the knights were equipped with halberds, racing and fighting at the same time, the one who survived to the end would win. Then, Jiang Xiao might be a little interested...

"Young man, you seem to need to learn to be more calm," Troy raised his head, looking at Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao nodded earnestly, "Very good, you're on the right track. Say a few more words, so that our fight scene can be more exciting."

"Hmm..." Hearing this, Troy dragged out a long nasal sound, looking thoughtful. Jiang Xiao's response seemed to confuse him.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Xiao was also a little confused, asking, "What did Hopkins tell you?"

Troy leaned back, against the back of the chair, "He said that he had made a new young friend, who would visit me in the next few days."

Jiang Xiao: "..."

Troy looked at Jiang Xiao thoughtfully, "So... you're here to fight me?"

Jiang Xiao shrugged his shoulders, "Could be, could not be, it mainly depends on *you*."

Behind him, Catherine's eyes flickered, silently lowering her eyes.

For others, this kind of dialogue was nothing.

But for Catherine, it was simply too dramatic.

If the world knew who was sitting in front of Jiang Xiao, what a glorious history he had, and what a powerful reputation he had, then the world would understand how domineering the words Jiang Xiao spoke at this moment were...

"I'm old, my friend, I've forgotten how to fight," Troy shook his head with a smile, turned around, and beckoned to a handsome Rainbow youth behind him.

Soon, the Rainbow youth brought a chair and placed it opposite the judge's table, beside Jiang Xiao.

Troy pulled out a deck of cards from his pocket and placed it on the judge's table, "If you're here to determine the outcome, we can use another method, can't we? That way, it will be easier to report back to him."

Jiang Xiao frowned slightly. He seemed to understand the meaning of Troy's words.

Obviously, Hopkins was an existence that Troy didn't want to offend in his heart, and choosing to determine the outcome in this way was also a protection for both sides, just enough to report back.

Implicitly, Jiang Xiao sensed Troy's fear of Hopkins.

Jiang Xiao spoke, "No, you misunderstood, I'm not here to determine the outcome with you. Also, I don't need to report back to him."

"Oh?" Troy's gray eyeballs suddenly lit up, as if he had heard something incredible!

Jiang Xiao silently observed Troy, and seemed to be able to sense the other's psychological activities.

It seemed that Troy always thought that Jiang Xiao was a new servant that Hopkins had taken into his command?

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Thanks to the alliance leader for taking the cold wind! The boss is generous! Thanks for the support!