GBP Chapter 419 Obstacles on the Road
Chapter 419 Obstacles on the Road
Yu Bai couldn't help but recall the argument at the restaurant. If he had actually fought with Hong Ling back then, given his strength, he probably wouldn't have come out on top.
Jiang Mianmian felt somewhat displeased. She had to admit that although Hong Ling seemed a bit foolish in some ways, she was indeed far more talented than ordinary people.
She was naturally intelligent and diligent in her practice, but in terms of talent, she still couldn't compare to Hong Ling.
This disparity filled her with resentment and jealousy. She felt that someone as brainless as Hong Ling should be manipulated by her instead of shining brightly.
"Thank you for the praise, Martial Uncle. I will definitely practice more diligently in the future and set a good example for my junior brothers and sisters." Hong Ling said with a smile, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally falling on Jiang Mianmian and Yu Bai, the meaning of which was self-evident, as if she was showing off her strength to them.
“As a senior sister, you have a responsibility to teach your junior brothers and sisters.” The senior uncle nodded, fully agreeing with Hong Ling’s words.
In his view, Hong Ling is not only highly skilled in swordsmanship, but also has a strong sense of responsibility, making her a role model for her junior brothers and sisters.
Although Jiang Mianmian and Yu Bai were dissatisfied, they still said in unison, "Please guide us in the future, Senior Sister Jiang." Their tone was somewhat reluctant, but they didn't dare to show it too obviously in front of their martial uncle.
The road ahead was clear, and their car prepared to continue its journey.
Just then, Jiang Mianmian spoke again.
"The car next to us seems to be going the same way. Could it be that they're going to the same destination as us?"
Taichu Temple has announced that whoever can capture the person will have three more spots available to enter the secret realm.
I heard that Jingyun Temple also sent people over.
"Whether the people in this car are friend or foe, they are all our opponents! Should we deal with them beforehand?" Jiang Mianmian looked out the window. At this moment, she was very unhappy and wanted to find something to vent her anger.
Of the four people in the car, Yu Bai was her staunch supporter and naturally had no objection to her words. He felt that Jiang Mianmian's idea was absolutely correct; in this fiercely competitive world of martial arts, one should be decisive and ruthless towards opponents.
Yan Guhong always maintained a detached attitude towards her, regardless of whether she performed well or poorly, he seemed to have no interest in such matters whatsoever.
He sat quietly to one side, gazing out the window, seemingly lost in thought.
Needless to say, Hong Ling always had to refute Jiang Mianmian no matter what she said.
In Hong Ling's view, Jiang Mianmian was a cunning person, and her suggestion must have ulterior motives.
This time, the master's main purpose was to protect them, and at the same time, it was also a test for the four of them.
Jiang Mianmian thought to herself that the ruthlessness and decisiveness she displayed at this moment would definitely earn her martial uncle's approval.
"Jiang Mianmian, haven't you always been a delicate and innocent girl? Everyone says you're kind."
"I never expected you to have such a ruthless side. You're not even pretending anymore in public?" Sure enough, Hong Ling couldn't help but mock Jiang Mianmian after hearing her words.
She ruthlessly exposed Jiang Mianmian's usual pretense, her tone filled with disdain.
"Why does Senior Sister Hong have to be so rude? I think Mianmian is right."
"It's better to deal with them here than to have another opponent later." Yu Bai immediately spoke up to defend Jiang Mianmian. Not only did he not think Jiang Mianmian was wrong, but he also thought she was really smart and should act decisively when facing an opponent.
He was worried that Jiang Mianmian's kind nature might cause her to show mercy to the enemy at a crucial moment.
In the world of martial arts, when conflicts arise, it's often a matter of life or death, and Jiang Mianmian's personality is very dangerous in this world.
He had previously thought about protecting his junior sister Jiang Mianmian more, but now he felt more at ease with her decisiveness.
Upon hearing Yu Bai's words, Hong Ling cursed him as an idiot in her heart and then stopped arguing with him.
In her opinion, Yu Bai has been so infatuated with Jiang Mianmian that he has lost his mind and will definitely suffer a great loss in the future.
Meanwhile, inside Tian Zhenzhen and the others' car, the atmosphere became somewhat amusing because of Jiang Mianmian's words.
Previously at the hot pot restaurant, this woman was clearly hostile towards her, and now she wants to make a move on her. Tian Zhenzhen is quite looking forward to it.
"Let's go to our destination first. If they really are our opponents, we'll deal with them when the time comes." Yan Guhong's voice was deep and firm, and the confidence in his tone made it seem as if everything was under his control.
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. His calm and reserved demeanor seemed innate, inspiring a sense of awe in others. For a moment, none of them dared to contradict him.
“Senior Brother Yan is right. This is the style that we martial artists should have. If we want to win, we should win with integrity and honesty, not like some people who only know how to play tricks.” Hong Ling crossed her arms, raised her chin slightly, and her eyes were full of approval for Yan Guhong. At the same time, she did not forget to glance at Jiang Mianmian, and the sarcasm in her eyes was self-evident.
She has a straightforward personality and always acts directly. She likes to resolve any grievances on the spot and never drag things out.
But every time she faced Jiang Mianmian, who was thoughtful and good at pretending, she always felt like she was punching cotton, with no way to use her strength.
Therefore, she always enjoys seeing Jiang Mianmian make a fool of herself whenever she has the chance.
"Senior Sister Hong, what do you mean by this? Mianmian's suggestion is not wrong. Taking out the opponent in advance is also a good way." As soon as Yu Bai heard Hong Ling mocking Jiang Mianmian, he immediately jumped out like a firecracker.
He usually takes great care of Jiang Mianmian, and is practically her "personal mouth double". He can fight for her and argue with people without her having to say a word.
At this moment, his face was flushed red, his eyes were wide open like copper bells, and he stared fiercely at Hong Ling, as if he was about to fight her at any moment.
“Senior Brother Yan is highly talented and has outstanding martial arts skills, so naturally he wouldn’t take these people seriously. I’ll listen to Senior Brother Yan then.” Jiang Mianmian’s face instantly lit up with a smile, a smile as sweet and gentle as a flower blooming in spring, making it impossible to tell that she had just been planning how to eliminate potential opponents in advance.
She lowered her head slightly, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but she quickly and skillfully concealed it.
She knew that Yan Guhong had a very high reputation among the people. By going along with Yan Guhong's wishes, she could avoid arguing with Hong Ling and leave a good impression of being obedient and well-behaved in Yan Guhong's mind.
"You really know how to talk. You can come up with all sorts of things in a different way without any shame. As your senior, I really need to learn from you." Hong Ling snorted coldly, curled her lips, and her face was full of disdain.
She couldn't stand Jiang Mianmian's two-faced behavior, and every time she saw Jiang Mianmian's hypocritical act, she couldn't help but want to expose her.
"Alright, don't forget you're all fellow disciples. You must stick together when you're out in the world."
"Everyone else's cars have left, how long are you going to keep arguing?" The uncle frowned, looking at them with a serious expression, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness and reproach.
All four of them are outstanding members of the younger generation of their sect, and some competition between them is harmless.
However, within the Heart Sword Sect, Yan Guhong has become a leading figure among the younger generation, and his position remains unshakeable.
He would much rather see them get along harmoniously and fight for the interests of their sect than see them fight amongst themselves.
While they were arguing, Tian Zhenzhen's car had already quietly driven away.
Hearing their uncle's reprimand, the group realized their lapse in decorum and immediately shut their mouths.
They each composed themselves, started the car, and drove off.
The vehicle hadn't gone far before it was forced to stop again.