Chapter Title: "The Thrilling Encounter"
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Scene One: Talking with the Girls
Narration: Inside the hall, after a moment of awkward silence, Yuxin hurried to introduce herself and her friends to Xu Jian.
Yuxin (with a slight smile): "Let me introduce you to them. The girl with silver hair is Zhou, the one with pink hair is Yura, and the last one is Bi Xinsi."
Xu Jian (calmly, with a hint of coldness): "Pleasure to meet you."
Narration: Then he added, while fiddling with his chin with a mysterious tone:
Xu Jian: "I'm new to the Vincent family. Do you know who was behind its destruction? I'm curious to play a dangerous game with him."
Narration: Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall filled with a clear killing intent, reflected in Xu Jian's pale, terrifying gaze. It felt as though the reaper himself stood among them.
Zhou (cautiously, swallowing hard): "Yes... It was the Cardinal. He tried to steal something important."
Narration: Abruptly, Xu Jian punched the nearby wall with great force, causing deep cracks to appear, making the girls flinch.
Xu Jian (angrily): "So... someone dares mock me? Unforgivable!"
Yuxin (in a low, pained voice): "That bastard... He's been causing harm to our family for years. And when the Vincent family tried to help us, he brought them down. But..."
Xu Jian (sharply interrupting): "But what?"
Yuxin (hesitant): "Someone from the Vincent family... saved us at the last moment."
Xu Jian (his eyes glowing with anger and curiosity): "What do you mean?"
Narration: The tension in the hall thickened as if a bomb was about to explode. The air was heavy, and Xu Jian's mind swirled with questions.
To be continued...
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Chapter Title: "The Suspicious Banquet"
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Scene One: Meeting the Cardinal
Narration: As Xu Jian was engulfed in his anger, the moment was interrupted by the cold entrance of the head of the Cardinal family—Joseph.
Joseph (with a polite smile, raising his hand): "Oh, hello. It's an honor to see you here."
Xu Jian (with ironic sarcasm): "Speak of the devil, and he appears!"
Narration: Suddenly, Yura broke the silence. She walked calmly toward Xu Jian, and he was struck by her scent, which momentarily dulled his rage. Her pristine skin and angelic aura made Xu Jian pause his thoughts for a brief second.
Xu Jian (in his mind): "What is this?! I'm a demon... I don't get swayed by petty feelings. No matter... I'll calm down."
Xu Jian (composed): "Yes. What do you want?"
Joseph: "How are you, dear guest? Anyway, let me arrange the best table for you."
Xu Jian (arrogantly pointing to the girls): "Add them with me. I enjoyed their company."
Joseph (with a sly smile): "As you wish."
Xu Jian: "When do the others arrive?"
Joseph: "In about half an hour."
Narration: From a distance, Yuxin was watching, thoughts boiling in her head.
Yuxin (in her mind): "Why is this pig treating Xu Jian so kindly? He must be planning something."
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Scene Two: Talking with Yura
Narration: Xu Jian wasn't comfortable with the place, so he chose to sit on a balcony overlooking the garden, enjoying the cold breeze and trying to escape the gloomy mood.
Yura (quietly, standing beside him): "Seems fate brought us together against a common enemy."
Xu Jian (looking into the horizon): "Yeah, seems so. Continue what you were saying about the item he's trying to steal."
Yura: "It's a powerful healing element, capable of healing almost anything and enhancing training. In short, it's something extraordinary."
Xu Jian: "So, it's the kind of thing he wants to hoard for himself."
Yura (with restrained anger): "Exactly. He's even jealous of his heirs. He wants to rule forever. A man sick with delusions of grandeur."
Xu Jian (in his mind): "Maybe I'm worse than him... but in a different way."
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Scene Three: The Guests Arrive
Narration: From the balcony, Xu Jian noticed unusual movement at the hall's gate. The guests began to arrive, clearly including figures from other nations.
Xu Jian (in his mind): "Looks like things are about to get more exciting. I need to stay alert."
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Scene Four: The Arrival of Cassius Cardinal
Narration: The hall filled with majestic figures and even a strange beast that stirred curiosity. But the most attention-grabbing was a man wielding a unique glowing sword. He suddenly appeared before everyone with lightning speed.
Xu Jian (smiling with interest): "Oh, fast."
Cassius (with a confident voice): "My name is Cassius Cardinal."
Xu Jian (welcoming): "Pleasure to meet you."
Narration: While Xu Jian spoke, Yura suddenly left the scene, ignoring Cassius completely, adding a layer of tension.
Cassius (with a light smile): "Would you mind giving me a moment of your time? I'd like to walk with you."
Xu Jian (shrugging indifferently): "I don't mind."
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Scene Five: Talking about the Sword
Narration: As they strolled, Xu Jian couldn't ignore the impressive design and strong aura radiating from Cassius' sword.
Xu Jian: "So, this is your family's Shrine Sword?"
Cassius (proudly): "Yes."
Xu Jian (respectfully): "Wow, a beautiful blade."
Cassius: "Yes, it's our family's legacy."
Narration: But as they continued talking, Xu Jian noticed the stares from some guests. There were murmurs and looks of disdain.
Xu Jian (angrily, arrogantly raising his voice): "What's wrong with you, you cowards? Looking at me like I'm a disgrace! If anyone has something to say, say it now—or I'll cut off your head right here!"
Narration: The head of the Cardinal family walked over calmly, though he couldn't hide his displeasure.
Cardinal Head: "Calm down. Don't think this is your home."
Xu Jian (contemptuously): "You're not even worth looking at."
Narration: Suddenly, Cassius swiftly struck the ground with his sword, sending a shockwave that split Xu Jian and the Cardinal head before a fight could erupt.
Xu Jian (glaring at Cassius): "Do that again, and I'll see if you're truly a man."
Cassius (calmly): "Believe me, I was only trying to stop the fight—not provoke you."
Xu Jian (waving dismissively): "Damn you all."
Narration: The atmosphere in the hall grew tenser, and everyone was on edge.
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Scene Six: The Rest Room
Narration: After the intense confrontation, Xu Jian decided to take a break to calm down. He went to the rest area for a quick shower.
He moved swiftly, his torn clothes revealing faint battle scars. He opened the shower and let the cold water soothe his exhausted body, trying to shake off the stress from the banquet.
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Scene Seven: The Awkward Moment
Narration: After finishing, Xu Jian stepped out wearing new clothes, only to be stunned by the sight of Yura standing there—partially unclothed, her beauty impossible to ignore.
Xu Jian (startled and embarrassed): "Oh, sorry about that."
Yura (flustered): "It's okay."
Narration: Unexpectedly, Xu Jian's towel slipped off, increasing the awkwardness. Yura noticed the scars all over his body—an image that deepened her curiosity.
Yura (nervously): "Who are you, really? And what are you doing here?"
Xu Jian (wishing the earth would swallow him from the embarrassment): "I... just need some time to calm down."
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Scene Eight: Rising Tension
Narration: As Xu Jian tried to change clothes, Yura spoke with a low but anxious tone.
Yura: "I don't think you're a normal man. How can you speak like that?"
Xu Jian (angrily and arrogantly): "No one has the right to question who I am. You've all lost hope—and I'm here to restore your strength."
Narration: During their conversation, something unexpected happened in the arena. Suddenly, the crowd began calling upon Xu Jian to honor them with a duel—hoping he'd accept and show his true power.
Guests (unified chant): "Grant us the honor, Master Xu Jian!"
Xu Jian (laughing maniacally): "Finally, a dangerous game! Let's see who dares stop me!"
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Scene Nine: The Duel Begins
Narration: The duel began in a tense, electrified atmosphere. Xu Jian stood still beside Yura, his face pale and tense, his eyes full of rage and frenzy.
As the narrative picked up pace, Xu Jian unleashed everything he had learned from training, crushing his opponents with every blow. Each strike shook the arena.
Yura (watching cautiously): "He's really strong... but why do I feel so angry?"
Xu Jian (while striking his opponent): "This is true despair. If they keep resisting, I'll keep killing without mercy!"
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Scene Ten: End of the Chapter
Narration: As the battle escalated, the crowd was left breathless. Xu Jian showed his ultimate strength, but Yura sensed something strange unfolding.
Yura (trembling): "Xu Jian, stop! This isn't the right path!"
Xu Jian (with rising fury): "Nothing will stop me from achieving what I want. I will be stronger than anyone who dares stand in my way."
Narration: The duel ended with Xu Jian's victory—but at a heavy cost. He looked at Yura with tear-filled, regretful eyes, yet he couldn't suppress the storm inside him.
Xu Jian (quietly, with sorrow): "I'm sorry, Yura. I didn't know what I was doing."
To be continued...