Chapter 619: Ch 619 - I Will Kill Every Last Young master from the Grand Tutor’s Mansion!

Under the cover of night, Yino returned to his private quarters.

He resumed his dual cultivation with Yuyan.

The two had spoken with immense confidence earlier...

Yet, after two consecutive nights of refining energy, very little essence and energy remained within their Dantian.

Aside from the raw, physical satisfaction of their joined bodies, their cultivation realms failed to rise with the same speed as during those first two nights.

Yuyan’s cultivation remained at the second level of the Emptiness Refining stage, while Yino stabilized at the early Divine Transformation stage.

Reaching even greater heights would require a return to the Dragon Palace.

They would need to cultivate in seclusion, clearing their minds and abstaining from wanton desire for several months.

Yino was in no hurry.

His strength at the Divine Transformation stage was more than enough to handle the upcoming tournament.

On the third day of the tournament, Yino faced a beautiful girl.

She introduced herself as Liu Yuexin.

Petite and lively, she tied her hair in a high ponytail and dressed in the elegant robes of the Liuli Sect.

The name struck no chord of recognition in his memory.

She likely had no significant role in the game, making him to end the match quickly with a simple display of skill.

Surprisingly, the girl possessed a lively, outgoing personality, recognizing him the moment she stepped onto the stage.

Aware of his relationship with Ruoning, she had stood in the crowd during the execution of Iris, witnessing the moment Chaerin stepped forward to protect him.

Unlike his previous arrogant opponents, this girl chatted endlessly from the moment they met.

Her behavior resembled that of a devoted fan.

They exchanged a few pleasantries.

Yino intended to ask about Ruoning’s situation in the Liuli Sect, but the conversation revealed Yuexin knew a great deal about her.

Only then did his gaze drift to a jade pendant carved with the word "Liu" hanging from her waist.

So she is also from the Liu mansion...

Yino sighed softly.

The token lacked luster, clearly devoid of premium quality.

She was likely a daughter of a branch family in the Liu mansion, far removed from the status of the main family’s Young Miss.

With fate bringing them together on this stage, a sudden reluctance to treat her harshly softened his stance.

His intention was to let Yuexin concede and end the match, but she showed no appreciation for his leniency.

Instead, the girl raised her leg and pushed her palms forward, striking a martial arts starting stance.

Showing a sharp canine, she tilted her chin and winked playfully to challenge her future brother-in-law.

Determined to test his limits, she wanted to see if the rumors of his strength were true.

Hearing the word "brother-in-law," Yino finally realized she was Ruoning’s cousin.

Despite her youth, she possesses a stable Nascent Soul stage.

Although she lacks Ruoning’s Innate Holy Body, her ability to stand on the Dao Testing Pavilion for the third round of the Immortal Alliance tournament proves her talent is exceptional.

It’s a pity she was born into a branch family.

Yino pondered this for a moment before rolling up his sleeves.

Since she insisted on fighting, he had no choice but to sheathe his sword, preparing to trade bare-handed blows with his future sister-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, I’ve practiced women’s soft martial arts since I was a child! Don’t underestimate me!"

Grinning to show her sharp canine, she darted forward like a blur, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks.

Standing with one hand behind his back, Yino parried her attacks with his free hand.

Her movement and techniques were incredibly fluid.

With her remarkable flexibility, she seemed eager to show off her skills.

Her agility allowed her to execute difficult backbends and splits to escape tight spots, leaping into the air for consecutive flips before landing in another split.

The exchange brought no tension to his heart.

Since her techniques had nothing to do with her cultivation level, she avoided direct clashes of strength.

They were purely testing their agility and technique, making the fight resemble an entertaining spectacle.

She possessed genuine martial skill, darting around him like a nimble forest creature.

Gradually, her sheer speed began to outpace his physical reactions.

Yino praised her fluidity. "Your martial arts are quite interesting."

He sharpened his focus a moment later. "But it’s a pity you only have flexibility. You lack power."

Seizing the perfect moment, Yino lunged forward and caught her leg as she swept it toward him in midair.

"Miss Yuexin, it’s time to end this performance."

His grip on her ankle was firm.

She tried to twist her body to break free, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, he grabbed her wrist.

Born in the Jiangnan Region, she possessed a delicate, graceful build.

Struggling against his grip with a blush, she carried the charm of a helpless maiden.

Yet, holding her wrist brought a strange feeling of discord.

"Brother-in-law, if you’re too chivalrous, you’ll be easily deceived by the appearance of a Jiangnan woman!"

The soft, proud voice echoed from behind him.

?!

Before he could react, a Qi-infused hand chop struck the back of his neck, targeting his spinal nerves.

Intense dizziness swept over him, forcing him to drop to one knee.

Activating a fraction of his True Phoenix Bloodline, Yino used its power to suppress the disorientation and keep from losing consciousness.

"You deserve to be the man sister chose. Anyone else would’ve fallen into a deep sleep by now."

Sensing his aura flare with renewed strength, she leaped back several paces to create distance.

Rubbing the back of his neck, Yino turned to look.

She stood with her hands clasped behind her back, winking mischievously as she bit her lip.

In that moment, the girl who should have been a mere background character felt incredibly vivid.

Though her simple, unadorned clothing made her blend easily into a crowd, trading blows and words with her revealed a lively personality that lent a striking charm to her appearance.

With her playful, vibrant nature, staying angry about the sneak attack was impossible.

"A technique combining martial arts and illusion techniques..."

"I almost forgot you’re also a Disciple of the Liuli Sect."

He sighed softly, completely outmaneuvered by the clever girl.

The performance had been executed flawlessly.

First, her flashy martial arts made him believe she was agile but physically weak.

Then, the moment he caught her wrist, she feigned helplessness, struggling with delicate vulnerability.

Once his guard lowered, she deployed her hidden illusion techniques to deliver a decisive strike from behind.