#945 - Chapter 945 Xier Wins

On arena number four, Xi'er and Red Rose were engaged in a fierce battle.

Red Rose manipulated her hands, conjuring many red rose petals from thin air, swirling around her to form a red sea.

Red Rose made a hand seal to cast a spell.

"Dance of the Enchanting Rose!"

Red Rose smiled alluringly, and with another hand seal, the sea of roses branched out, encircling Xi'er.

Xi'er's eyes widened; was that even allowed?!

The sea of roses surrounding Xi'er spun rapidly. Red Rose retracted her small hand, and the roses abruptly tightened around Xi'er.

The roses continuously coiled around Xi'er, forming layers of restraints, binding him and affecting his limbs, making it difficult for him to break free.

Veins popped on Xi'er's forehead as he exerted all his strength, trying to break the bonds. Just as Xi'er was about to unleash his spiritual power, his eyes suddenly widened, and his whole body trembled!

With a "thump," Xi'er knelt on the ground, his lips turning purplish-black, his eyes becoming dull and lifeless, and a wisp of black thread oozing from between his eyebrows.

From the stands, Ye Feng, seeing Xi'er's symptoms, recognized it as a clear sign of poisoning!

But Xi'er was immune to all poisons; no poison had any effect on him. How could this be? Ye Feng frowned, his mind racing.

"What's going on? What's wrong with Xi'er? Why are his lips turning purple? Isn't that what happens to people who are poisoned? But isn't Xi'er immune to all poisons?"

Ye Hongxue looked at Xi'er worriedly.

Ye Feng's mind jolted, and he realized something, looking towards the enchantingly smiling Red Rose on the arena.

"No, Thirteenth Brother is not poisoned," Ye Feng said firmly.

"Then... then why are Xi'er's lips...?" Ye Hongxue anxiously wanted to know the answer.

"Gu, it's Gu," Ye Feng said softly.

"I've heard that the Myriad Flowers Sect is famous for its rare and exotic flowers and grasses, which are excellent ingredients for making Gu. Red Rose struck Thirteenth Brother with a palm just now, and that must have been when she implanted the Gu, though there were no immediate signs. But just now, when she used the sea of roses to entangle Thirteenth Brother, I think the purpose wasn't to restrain him, but to use the fragrance of the roses to trigger the Gu!"

"Ye Feng's analysis is correct, but there's one more thing: the bells on the Myriad Flowers Sect disciple's feet," Ye Kong immediately saw that the bells on Red Rose's ankles were not simple.

Looking at Xi'er on the stage, Ye Kong was worried, hoping that the Celestial Poison Pearl within Xi'er would take effect.

Red Rose circled her right hand slightly, and the sea of roses binding Xi'er dissipated, flying towards the sky.

"Bang!"

A loud noise echoed in the sky as the sea of roses exploded, scattering downwards.

Xi'er collapsed to the ground in pain, and Red Rose slowly walked towards him, stepping from side to side.

The crisp sound of the bells constantly lingered in Xi'er's ears, and he clutched his head, not wanting to hear the terrifying sound.

"Little brother, admit defeat, and you can escape the pain," Red Rose's delicate voice rang out.

Xi'er's features twisted into a knot, looking extremely painful.

"Ah~ Ah!" Xi'er opened his mouth wide and let out a tiger-like roar of pain, echoing throughout the entire drill ground.

Ye Hongxue, Ye Feng, and the other Happy Peak disciples on the stands felt their hearts clenching as they watched Xi'er's suffering, wishing they could rush onto the arena immediately. Even as his master, it would be a lie for Ye Kong to say he wasn't worried.

The Celestial Poison Pearl in Xi'er's chest gradually emitted a glow, Xi'er's lips slowly returned to their original color, his body's spiritual power gradually increased, and his strength slowly stabilized.

Red Rose turned around, feeling that victory was assured, and looked up to enjoy the roses in the sky. Ye Hongxue lowered her head sharply, silently sobbing; she couldn't bear to look at Xi'er any longer.

Sensing that his body was gradually returning to normal, Xi'er slowly stood up, little by little.

"Thirteenth Brother is standing up!"

Ye Hongxue suddenly raised her head, her bright eyes filled with a slight haze.

"How... how could this be!" Red Rose looked at Xi'er standing opposite her, clearly finding it hard to believe.

The playfulness in Xi'er's eyes was gone, replaced by a sharp glint.

Xi'er made a hand seal.

"Sacred Hand Spiritual Heart, Return to the Sea of Poison!"

Xi'er released a green aura that spread towards Red Rose.

Red Rose closed her mouth and controlled her nose, stopping herself from breathing.

Xi'er rushed towards Red Rose, engaging her in battle. Red Rose dodged nimbly, constantly using her true energy to hold her breath. Xi'er seized the opportunity and tore off the two strings of bells from Red Rose's ankles. Red Rose no longer cared about the bells and could only adjust her breathing, forcing herself to hold her breath.

Xi'er didn't expect Red Rose to be so good at holding her breath. Now that the poisonous gas was about to dissipate, no, he had to defeat her before it did.

The Celestial Poison Pearl flew out from his chest, floating in mid-air.

He had an idea!

Xi'er soared into the sky, holding the Celestial Poison Pearl in his hand, pouring spiritual energy into it with his left hand.

The Celestial Poison Pearl flickered, emitting beams of light. Red Rose jumped and dodged, but was still struck.

The power wasn't great; Red Rose only suffered some superficial wounds, but after being hit, Red Rose opened her mouth and nostrils, inhaling Xi'er's poisonous gas.

Red Rose collapsed to the ground, laughing uncontrollably.

Because Red Rose was a female disciple, Xi'er maintained his gentlemanly demeanor, only using a poison that would leave her paralyzed, weak in all limbs, and prone to uncontrollable laughter, without taking her life.

Xi'er skipped and hopped to Red Rose's side, squatting down.

Tilting his head, he looked at Red Rose with wide, round eyes.

"Sister, will you admit defeat?" the boy's bright voice rang out.

"Hahahahahaha," Red Rose nodded frantically while laughing.

Xi'er's eyes were clear, his smile bright, the curve of his lips as perfect as a crescent moon.

Xi'er took out a delicately crafted small round box, opened it, took out an antidote, and personally fed it to Red Rose.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Xi'er's charm is on par with Master's," Ye Hongxue teased in a low voice.

The other disciples covered their mouths and snickered after hearing what Ye Hongxue said.

Sitting in the main seat, Ye Kong suddenly sneezed. Could it be that someone was thinking of me! Ye Kong thought narcissistically.

After taking the antidote, Red Rose stopped laughing and regained her strength, bouncing to her feet.

Red Rose didn't blame Xi'er; instead, she laughed heartily, her two dimples deeply sunken.

"Little brother, you're really good-looking. If I were a little younger, maybe we could get to know each other better," Red Rose turned the tables, teasing Xi'er's young heart.

"Those with ambition first seek survival, then pursue love," Xi'er took a step back and turned to leave the arena.

Watching the boy's clean, slender back, Red Rose had a momentary illusion, thinking it was him!