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"Little devil?"

Just by hearing his name, you can tell this old man is an old devil from Japan...

Looking at Fang Zonglin's expression now, it seems there's a significant grudge between him and this old devil called Shi Yuan, not just a small one.

"No wonder this guy seems so impressive..."

Qin Fang glanced again at Shi Yuan Yilang, memorizing his appearance.

Qin Fang isn't the type of person who worships everyone he meets, but he also isn't the type to let things slide easily. Since it was Shi Yuan Yilang who actively came to provoke Qin Fang, if Qin Fang doesn't even counter a bit, others would definitely look down on him.

There aren't many good little devils; they're almost universally despised, especially Japanese martial artists, who are famously like mad dogs.

At least among the Japanese martial artists Qin Fang has encountered so far, none were pushovers or good people, so Qin Fang almost never left any alive.

This old devil Shi Yuan is naturally much stronger than those devils Qin Fang previously encountered. Even though Qin Fang recently killed Nakano, who was at the peak of the master level, in terms of realm they might be equal, but if they were to fight, the loser would definitely be Nakano, and not this Shi Yuan Yilang.

"Qin Fang, if it's alright, you'd better not provoke him. This old guy is essentially a mad dog, well-known for biting people recklessly..."

Seeing Qin Fang's puzzled expression, Fang Zonglin, seemingly hesitant, quickly advised Qin Fang, apparently not wanting him to provoke Shi Yuan Yilang.

"And... and... never mind, you should just stay away from him!"

Fang Zonglin seemed a bit hesitant about the latter part, uncertain whether to say it or not, which made him appear indecisive and ultimately he didn't say it.

"Senior Brother Fang, if there's something to say, let's just lay it all out. Hiding it is really pointless..."

Qin Fang vaguely felt that what Fang Zonglin wanted to say might be very important, but due to some unknown concerns, he didn't say it.

"Shi Yuan, this old guy, is part of the right-wing forces and also holds a very high position. One of his cousins is a very famous leader among the right-wing, and it's said that to secure his cousin's promotion, they're even willing to spark a war between Dragon Country and Japan..."

After hearing Qin Fang's words, although still somewhat hesitant, Fang Zonglin remained silent for a moment and gave Qin Fang a brief explanation.

"Right-wing? Mingxia Island..."

Qin Fang was naturally not unfamiliar with this matter. Even though he had been away recently, he had always kept abreast of the domestic situation.

This time, Dragon Country and Japan were confronting each other over the territorial dispute on Mingxia Island, both sides already at a very tense moment, which might erupt into a conflict.

The instigator of this incident was the Japanese right-wing forces, who have been stirring things up from the start and now it's nearly irreconcilable.

These events were naturally something Qin Fang couldn't get involved in, but who would've thought to encounter this old devil Shi Yuan Yilang in Korea.

"Hehehe, Senior Brother Fang, during the Swordplay Tournament, you'd better stay out of whatever happens. I've got this under control..."

Knowing Shi Yuan's identity, even if Shi Yuan wasn't proactively causing trouble for Qin Fang, Qin Fang didn't plan to let it go and definitely wanted to give him trouble.

But now that Shi Yuan was not only actively causing trouble but also being particularly nasty, there was no need for Qin Fang to hold back.

But before that, Qin Fang gave Fang Zonglin a heads-up.

This isn't Japan, nor is it Dragon Country; it's Korea, on the territory of the Fu Family, so it's only natural to abide by the Fu Family's rules.

Though Qin Fang and the others can disregard these rules, the Fu Family certainly wouldn't like it if a fight broke out even before the Swordplay Tournament started, potentially leading to casualties.

"Sigh, you..."

Hearing Qin Fang's words, with decades of life experience, how could Fang Zonglin not understand Qin Fang's intentions? It's clear he's prepared to confront these little devils like Shi Yuan Yilang head-on.

"Since Younger Brother Qin put it this way, though I'm a bit older, these old bones can still move a bit..."

Although he was a bit surprised at Qin Fang's youthful impulsiveness, it suddenly gave Fang Zonglin a feeling of boiling blood, as if he were young again, pondering over fighting side by side with Qin Fang.

Even though Dragon Country and Little Island have not yet harmonized in their systems, and can't even use the same pot, in territorial disputes, they are unprecedentedly united.

Qin Fang's youthful vigor and impulsiveness are not unusual, but Fang Zonglin's sudden assertiveness and dominance surprised everyone, especially Qin Fang, who was somewhat dumbfounded.

However, after looking closely at Fang Zonglin's expression, he understood that Fang Zonglin was not joking and was indeed planning to help him deal with Shi Yuan Yilang.

"Senior Brother Fang, you... sigh!"

In response, all Qin Fang could do was smile wryly, as he seemed to have no better solution.

His reason for dealing with Shi Yuan Yilang is not simply for revenge or national resentment, but for other secret reasons.

Shi Yuan Yilang might be very strong and has helpers, but Qin Fang dared to do this naturally because he had his own backers.

Fang Zonglin's help was indeed well-intentioned, but for Qin Fang, it was not entirely a good thing, as some of his secrets were not convenient to be revealed.

"Hmph..."

Qin Fang and Fang Zonglin were conversing, and even though their voices weren't loud, many people heard them, especially Shi Yuan Yilang, who, despite his age, had good ears and heard their conversation clearly...

However, it seemed that Shi Yuan Yilang also had his own backers, not only unfazed by Fang Zonglin's involvement but provocatively looking at Qin Fang, as if he himself were eager to give it a try.

"Foolish nation, foolish people..."

To this, Qin Fang simply used the art of ignoring, causing all of Shi Yuan Yilang's attacks to vanish instantly. Looking at the arrogant and imposing Shi Yuan Yilang, Qin Fang dismissed him with disdain.

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Although there was a bit of a small conflict and small turmoil, and both sides were still in a state of hostility, a direct conflict could possibly break out.

However, the Fu Family's duties remained unchanged, with Steward Fu personally overseeing to prevent any issues among the judges.

After all, these judges came from various places and countries and held unusual statuses and positions, so even the Fu Family treated them with politeness and hospitality.

Moreover, the judges' strengths were generally considerable. Aside from Qin Fang, whose exact strength could not be entirely ascertained, the weakest among the others was at the master level late stage...

Of course, this refers to the judges' cultivation. Each judge brought along one to four or five people, varying, who were there to gain knowledge and experience. Though not judges, they received special perks, much like how Liu Xianhe benefited from Qin Fang's influence.

"Dear judges, the Sword Tournament is about to begin. Please follow me to the tournament venue..."

Once the judges finished their breakfast with no further incidents, Steward Fu breathed a sigh of relief and said quietly.

The judges had no objections; many of them had participated in the Sword Tournament before and knew the rules.

So, Steward Fu led the way in front, while the judges followed behind, slowly making their way to the site of the Sword Tournament.

The disciples, members, or followers brought by the judges naturally followed as well. Although the judges might sit on a high platform, they still needed people to serve tea and water around them.

Besides, sitting there high and mighty, how could they maintain their exceptional status without a few people following behind them?

Qin Fang didn't care about this, but Liu Xianhe was visibly excited. This was his first time attending the Sword Tournament, and being able to have such a prime viewing position made many envious and jealous.

The Sword Tournament venue was located at the summit of Bagong Mountain, where a large arena had been constructed early on.

This arena seemed to have been around for many years, presumably appearing in the first Sword Tournament, or even much earlier.

The arena was ancient, but repairs were never discontinued. Qin Fang noticed many pieces of wood on the stage had been repaired time and again since the destructive power during martial arts bouts was hard to control, even slightly more violent actions could shatter these wood pieces.

Apart from the arena, the main platform's positions were already clearly delineated, with the Fu Family and Cui Family as two distinct groups temporarily occupying each side, facing each other, with a considerable amount of tension from the very start.

And the judges' seats were positioned in between the two families, also elevated but clearly separated from them. This was to ensure fairness and impartiality in this Sword Tournament.

Beyond these, the spectator stands were much simpler. To be precise, the spectator stands were nothing but flattened stone surfaces where people could sit, far from the accommodations provided for someone like Qin Fang and the judges, a stark contrast indeed. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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