Chapter Nineteen: Each Has Their Own Plans

  Li Ruolan, Qin Shou, Shangguan Yu, Wu Ziming, Lu Zhantuhou, Wang Yifan, Zhang Du, Li Wei, Xiang Tianlang. These are the nine out of the top ten. As for the tenth person, it was originally Cheng Bian, who ranked in the top ten this time. Unfortunately, on the second day after the martial arts competition ended, Cheng Bian publicly announced his withdrawal from the competition for the Tongling fruit.

  Everyone was really puzzled, the Lingguo fruit, a heavenly and earthly spirit fruit, actually had someone who didn't want it. When everyone was still thinking about this issue, Cheng Bian announced that he would give up this opportunity to Shangguan Jiancheng. Now everyone understood, it wasn't that Cheng Bian didn't want it, but rather he couldn't have it. General Shangguan Xingyong dominated the imperial court, how could Cheng Bian resist?

  There are many people who scold Shangguan for building a city without shame, and there are also those who despise him. However, there are not a few people who sympathize with Cheng Bian. But if you let others stand up for Cheng Bian, it's really impossible, that's the reality. The Shangguan family is overbearing, but they have the power and influence to do so. It's just that Cheng Bian's luck is bad. He has no backing, and if he didn't listen to the Shangguan family, he would have disappeared by now.

  Shangguan Jian was injured during the martial arts test, but now he has fully recovered, definitely after careful nursing. Last time Shangguan Yu humiliated him so much that he vowed to make Shangguan Yu look good this time. His goal is not to get the Tongling fruit, but to prevent Shangguan Yu from getting it. He doesn't need to do anything else, just stop Shangguan Yu from getting the Tongling fruit. That way, Shangguan Yu can only be an ordinary person for his whole life, and he can also torment Shangguan Yu for his whole life.

  Shangguan Yu also knew that Shangguan Jiancheng had entered the top ten, but he didn't care. Shangguan Jiancheng was very resentful of him, and he understood this, but their relationship was originally bad, so it didn't matter if it got a little worse now. Over these ten days, he worked hard to cultivate himself every day, not slacking off for even an hour.

  Before I knew it, ten days had passed and the day of departure finally arrived.

  Nine boys and one girl stood at the entrance of the college, but it was clear that they had divided into several small groups. Shangguan Yu and Qin Shou stood together, Wu Ziming and Li Wei stood together, Xiang Tianlang and Wang Yifan stood together, Shangguan Jiancheng and Zhang Dou as well as Lu Zhantou stood together.

  Li Ruolan, however, was alone, her pink long skirt fluttering in the wind, her black hair tied back with a red ribbon. Her beautiful face, delicate features, and her whole body exuded a youthful aura. Her bright eyes were full of vitality, her nose slightly upturned, making her look like someone not to be trifled with. Now, she was pouting, clearly unhappy that no one was standing with her.

  "Stinky man, stinky man, stinky man..." Li Ruolan muttered non-stop, and her voice wasn't small at all. When Shangguan Yu heard it, he almost fainted. Such a beautiful little girl, why did the words she spoke always make people feel awkward?

  Li Ruolan's eyes suddenly lit up, and she stared tightly at Qin Shou. After feeling Li Ruolan's gaze, Qin Shou directly hid behind Shangguan Yu.

  "Beast, you have three breaths of time, come over here to me immediately!"

  "Huh? Why me?" Qin Shou made a small face, his peach blossom eyes desperately seeking help from Shangguan Yu. Seeing that Shangguan Yu didn't react, Qin Shou immediately grabbed Shangguan Yu's arm and said in what he thought was his softest voice, "Little Yu, you help me out, I really can't take this tigress!"

  "What? You dare to say that I, the princess, am a mother tiger? Have you ever seen such a beautiful and lovely mother tiger?" Li Ruolan was instantly furious. Usually being called "little demon" was already unbearable, but now she was actually being called "mother tiger".

  Among these ten people, the most powerful are Li Ruolan and Qin Shou. It's also unknown what Li Ruolan did to Qin Shou ten days ago, but in any case, Qin Shou is even more afraid of Li Ruolan now. Hoping for Qin Shou and Li Ruolan to fight each other is simply a fantasy. In that case, Li Ruolan is the strongest among these ten people, so it's best to bring them together as one group.

  "Qin Shou, say a few less words. If the princess doesn't mind, let's form a group together. In the academy, we were originally three pests, now let others see how much harm we can do when the three pests gather."

  Everyone else knew that Li Ruolan was very powerful, but no one dared to invite her to join a group. It's easy to imagine how terrifying the little demon girl was. However, in Shangguan Yu's opinion, Li Ruolan was just a mischievous child and nothing more. But when he thought about this, it seemed that he had forgotten that he himself was also just a child at present.

  "Hmm, this princess agrees, let's form a trio of villains!"

  Qin Shou's smile became even more bitter when he heard this. He found it hard to imagine how his future days would be spent, being with this little demon girl, and what kind of cruel treatment he would suffer. As for the Tong Ling fruit, he didn't need it at all; his innate talent was already very good. It's just that he had always been lazy, if he had devoted himself to studying martial arts, he would have reached the extreme realm long ago.

  However, he always regarded Shangguan Yu as his best brother. Seeing that the Tongling fruit gave Shangguan Yu hope, he also wanted to obtain the Tongling fruit and give it to Shangguan Yu. If Shangguan Yu embarked on the path of martial arts, then they could both enter the Zhenwu Sect together.

  Others who saw the combination of the three evils also felt a huge pressure, and Li Ruolan and Qin Shou were really too powerful. Gradually, Wu Ziming and two others joined forces with Xiang Tianlang and two others, forming a group of four. Shangguan Jiancheng's face suddenly looked bad, now it was clear that his group was the weakest. However, he had grudges against Shangguan Yu and Wu Ziming, so he could only accept this situation with a dark face.

  At this time, King Li Feng and General Shangguan Xinghong walked over.

  "This time, it's led by me, Shangguan Jinghong and King Weiwu. The two of us will be responsible for your safety. Let's set off now!" Shangguan Jinghong said directly, but he gave Shangguan Yu a disgusted look.

  He was overjoyed that the upper official had come to build a city, but he hadn't expected it to be his father leading the team. "Dad, how did you come?" This was purely a waste of words, but he had his own intentions, and after finishing speaking, he immediately looked at Upper Official Yu with a provocative gaze.

  Unfortunately, Shangguan Xinghong didn't even bother to respond to him, only giving Shangguan Jiancheng a glance. He was extremely dissatisfied with the results of this martial test, and Shangguan Jiancheng couldn't even compare to the trash he had driven away. Fortunately, his eldest son and adopted daughter were very promising, but as for Shangguan Jiancheng, he was truly disappointed. However, it's fortunate that he led the team this time, if they could help Shangguan Jiancheng obtain the Tongling fruit, that would be even better. As for Shangguan Yu wanting to get the Tongling fruit, that's just a pipe dream, not to mention him, even the mighty Wu Wang probably wants to help Li Wei get the Tongling fruit.

  The whole way, the twelve people walked silently. Li Ruolan couldn't stand this atmosphere, but looking at everyone else's expressions, she didn't dare do anything either. After all, their goal this time was to obtain the Tongling fruit, and nothing else was more important than that.

  That day, Emperor Li Zheng told Li Ruolan, "Ruolan, if you can get the Tongling fruit this time, then Father will no longer restrain you in the future!" This sentence was what Li Ruolan cared about most. She had long been unwilling to be controlled by her father. She yearned for freedom and an unrestrained life, a day without her father's control. In her opinion, the other nine people were no match for her, and the Tongling fruit would definitely be hers.

  Wei Wu Wang walked in the front, his heart was not calm either, he also had a private mind. Li Wei was his valued son, if he took the Tong Ling fruit, his future achievements would definitely surpass his own. He also wanted his son to become a dragon and hoped that his son was the best.

  However, he did not dare to fight for it, and even Emperor Li Zhi of the Fei Yu Dynasty did not dare to give it directly to Li Ruolan, let alone him, a prince? According to legend, there is an old monster in Tongling Mountain, who is said to be the principal of Tongling Academy from an unknown generation. The old man is unfathomable, and even those in the depths of the imperial palace admit that they are not his match.

  While others also had their own plans, thinking that they must obtain the Tongling fruit this time. Taking the Tongling fruit not only enhances one's innate talent but also allows them to join the Zhenwu Sect, which is a supreme school, much stronger than the Feiyu Dynasty.

  "We've reached the foot of the mountain, you can choose to follow me and Wuwu Wang or set off on your own. Following us will be very slow, but if you go alone, no one will stop you from going as fast as you want. The Lingzhi fruit is at the top of the mountain, whoever gets there first has a higher chance of getting it." Shangguan Xinghong carefully explained to everyone without showing any impatience.

  Wei Wu Wang gave a strange look at Shangguan Xinghong, intending to speak, but after glancing at Li Wei, he remained silent.

  Shangguan Yu naturally saw the majestic appearance of King Weiwu, who wanted to speak but stopped. He also looked at this great mountain, and vaguely felt that something was not quite right. Shangguan Jiancheng and Li Wei's two groups, naturally did not shout about wanting to go up alone.

  "Xiao Yu, let's go up first. This mountain is so high and big, it will definitely take us several days to climb to the top!" Qin Shou was the first to lose patience, while Li Ruolan looked eager to try.

  "Mountains? High and grand? Of course, with a mountain like this, how could there not be danger? Magistrate Xiong Hong is clearly thinking of them dying on the mountain, his heart is truly vicious. No wonder King Weiwu had an expression as if he wanted to speak but hesitated, in order for his son to obtain the Tongling fruit, King Weiwu was not much better than Magistrate Xiong Hong." So thought Magistrate Yu.

  Shangguan Yu grabbed Qin Shou and blinked his eyes vigorously at him, "Don't go, we'll follow Weiwu Wang's team. Acting alone lacks teamwork spirit. Our top ten are a team and should advance and retreat together!"

  Qin Shou isn't a fool either, and after this reminder, he also understood. "Xiao Yu, you're right, it's my fault, we're all in the same group! I was wrong to have such thoughts!" Qin Shou said this, and Li Ruolan also understood.

  "You two young whippersnappers have finally brought someone back, making an old man wait for so long is really too much!"