I was terrified! Raising a colossal star beast in the Beast Taming World

Chapter 170 Martial Arts Tournament for a Bride?

"Since Xue Youyou has no objections, then it's settled."

Bao Yunxing delivered the final, decisive speech, his tone crisp and clear, carrying the unquestionable authority characteristic of an alliance leader.

As the leader of the alliance, she had a mountain of things to deal with every day, and simply couldn't spare the extra energy to deal with people repeatedly. Since Lu Yutang was determined to leave and so adamant in her stance, it would seem unreasonable for her to try to persuade her to stay.

Of course, the main reason was that Xue Youyou was there, and she couldn't force Lu Yutang to stay in front of Xue Youyou. If Xue Youyou weren't there today, she wouldn't have used this weak excuse.

Xue Youyou's eyes widened, and she asked, "Is that all?"

Bao Yunxing glanced at her sideways and said indifferently, "What, you have a problem with that?"

"I have no objection." Xue Youyou immediately raised her hands in surrender.

She didn't actually have any objections, it's just that she felt she should at least be asked for her opinion, to have some sense of participation...

"If you think you need to collect protection money, ask your employer directly. I'm not going to pay for this girl."

Bao Yunxing pointed at Lu Yutang, clearly having already seen through Xue Youyou's intentions.

Upon hearing this, Xue Youyou was stunned for half a second, then suddenly understood. She realized that she had been wondering why something felt off; the problem lay in the protection money—something just felt off all over her.

Bao Yunxing's words were like a wake-up call, hitting the nail on the head.

Xue Youyou now felt completely satisfied, and her whole body felt comfortable.

Lu Yutang was quite quick to respond, immediately taking over the conversation and patting her chest to assure her, "Whatever Youyou needs, just tell me. Anything Aunt Lu Yuan can provide, I can give you."

She spoke with absolute confidence, the kind of self-assurance that comes with being the daughter of a city lord. In terms of family wealth, she was far more well-off than Lu Yuan.

Upon hearing this, Xue Youyou's eyes suddenly lit up. She rubbed her hands together and chuckled, "Don't mention it, we're practically family... Um, do you have any gold-tier ice-type skill cards?"

Before Lu Yutang could answer, Bao Yunxing rolled her eyes and bluntly poured cold water on her enthusiasm: "Do you even have any common sense? Where are you going to find a gold-level skill card in a place like Yue Lanzhou?"

Lu Yutang nodded, looking embarrassed, and said apologetically, "Um... we really don't have this one. Could you please suggest something else?"

Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across Xue Youyou's eyes.

But she adjusted quickly, the next second flashing a warm, spring-like smile. Changing the subject, she said loudly, "What an idiot! Can't you even tell it's a joke? We're friends, why are we talking about money? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

She slightly raised her chin and declared in a resounding voice, "From this day forward, in Yue Lanzhou... no, in this world, as long as you mention my name, Xue Youyou, no one will dare to touch you!"

Kukuku~, since she doesn't really want anything anyway, she might as well say a few cool lines.

As expected, Lu Yutang was so moved after hearing this that she burst into tears, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Waaaaah... Yuu-yuu!"

The usually straightforward Miss Lan Zhicheng shed tears of emotion in public for the first time, her voice choked with sobs, and she couldn't utter a single coherent word for a moment.

"You really dare to say that."

Bao Yunxing, who was standing to the side, watched as the corners of his mouth twitched, but a strange mix of emotions welled up inside him.

To be honest, though, that fearless arrogance of this girl does have a similar flair to her younger self. Thinking about it that way, the two of them are actually quite similar in a subtle way.

It's a pity, if only I could have adopted Xue Youyou as my goddaughter.

Bao Yunxing sighed with a sense of regret.

Of course, she was also very clear in her heart that someone as unruly as Xue Youyou could never be her goddaughter, not even if she pretended to be polite.

"If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave."

After Xue Youyou finished the last drop of water in her teacup, she bid farewell to Bao Yunxing.

"hehe……"

Bao Yunxing earnestly reminded him, "As a parting word, let me give you a piece of advice: the strength of your opponents in tomorrow's semi-finals has changed. Don't be overconfident and end up crashing out halfway through. If that happens, I won't let you off the hook."

Xue Youyou was taken aback. The opponent Bao Yunxing mentioned in the semi-finals was none other than Lei Mingyuan, whom she had once defeated.

Lei Ying has changed?

In the world of beast taming, the phrase "transformation of strength" has almost no other meaning in most cases.

It must be said that Bao Yunxing's hint was quite blatant.

Xue Youyou gave an expectant smile: "I will enjoy her, as a flavorful appetizer before the main course."

Bao Yunxing: "..."

After saying goodbye to Bao Yunxing, Xue Youyou and Lu Yutang left the Tower of Ten Thousand Beasts.

Of course, it was still an empty road.

Xue Youyou had no idea that the moment she left, the girl who had led the way, whom she knew all too well, quietly reappeared.

Still standing barefoot on the cold floor, still wearing that excessively thin clothing.

Gazing in the direction where Xue Youyou and Lu Yutang had disappeared, at the cavern about to close, she murmured, "Only one day left. All the pieces are gathered. Gods, shall we begin your game?"

The voice was as soft as a sigh, and also seemed to express pity for the world.

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Xue Youyou and Lu Yutang's round trip was surprisingly quick, taking almost no time at all.

When the two returned to the rest room of Lanzhi Courtyard, the remaining matches of the day were still not finished. The surrounding noise was still there, and everyone was immersed in the fierce competition, with high spirits and great interest.

As soon as they entered, everyone swarmed around them, bombarding them with questions about why Bao Yunxing had summoned Lu Yutang. Concerned gazes and eager inquiries quickly enveloped the two women.

Cui Yelan, with her sharp eyes, immediately noticed the damp marks around Lu Yutang's eyes, clearly indicating that she had just been crying.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she took a few steps forward, her voice filled with worry and caution: "Yutang, Alliance Leader... she didn't do anything to you, did she? How come..."

Halfway through his sentence, Cui Yelan abruptly stopped, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. However, everyone present understood his unspoken meaning, and all eyes turned to Lu Yutang.

After all, Lu Yutang's eyes are still red, which anyone who isn't blind can see.

Lu Yutang suddenly realized how disheveled she looked, and couldn't help but curse inwardly: How careless I am.

On the way back, I was so busy having a heart-to-heart talk with Xue Youyou that I completely forgot to wipe away my tears. Now, everyone has been worried sick about her for no reason.

Her throat bobbed slightly, as if she wanted to explain something, but she found that her eyes were still hot and her voice was not yet fully steady.

She knew that even if she said "I'm fine" at a time like this, probably no one would believe her.

Seriously, Xue Youyou, why is she flying so fast...?

Moreover, Lu Yutang is a straightforward person; she couldn't bring herself to lie to her friends.

Since that was the case, Lu Yutang said in front of everyone, both embarrassed and determined, "Everyone... listen to me, I have something to announce... I plan to... hold a martial arts contest to find a husband after I return to Lanzhi City."

Xue Youyou: "?"

Cui Yelan: "?"

Everyone: "?"