Chương 100: Then wouldn't I be unable to pretend?

Chapter 100 Then I won't be able to pretend anymore (5k) The moonlight was hazy!

On an old tree, a few tender buds sprout new life, eagerly anticipating the warm sunshine of tomorrow morning.

Under the old tree, Nie Bin, dressed in a waiter's uniform, was bleeding from all seven orifices and had no chance of survival.

Zhao Rui leaped onto the roof and, with a few quick bounds, used his lightness skill to hurry towards the city of Jizhou.

The next morning, sirens blared throughout the village.

Inside the cordon, Elder Peng Yuanshan, his face pale and brows furrowed, reached out and groped Nie Bin's body.

After a long pause, he raised his head, his dove-like eyes looking at Inspector Cui beside him, and said in a deep voice:

"His inner energy reversed, causing a backlash that led to his cultivation going awry and death!"

"He exploded and died last night."

Upon hearing this news, Inspector Cui breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "It is all thanks to your help that his vital energy was depleted..."

After offering a few words of flattery, Inspector Cui and the two members of the Demonic Sect returned to the city ahead of schedule.

The person is already dead; both the police station and the demonic cult have completed their missions.

Everyone is happy.

Not long after returning to Jeju City, Peng Yuanshan and his companion were picked up by a van and left Dongqi Province.

That night, in a room.

The demonic sect expert who had previously pursued Nie Bin respectfully handed Peng Yuanshan a piece of paper filled with incantations and techniques, looking quite nervous.

"Elder Peng, this is the incantation I recorded. Please take a look."

Peng Yuanshan stared at him coldly for a long while before laughing, "Brother Zhang, what do you mean by this? Why would I care about someone who only knows a mere martial arts technique?"

As he spoke, his withered hand had already taken the paper and quickly scanned it.

However, it was largely the same as what he had recorded.

"This method is strange, Brother Zhang must not practice it casually. If something goes wrong, the sect leader will blame you, and you will not be able to bear the consequences."

"I'm doing this for your own good, brother."

"Yes, my skills are too weak to dare to harbor such ambitions. However, what about the sect leader..."

"I have my own plan for this matter!"

"Then, I'll take my leave!"

After waving the man away, a glint of light flashed in Peng Yuanshan's eyes.

In the middle of the night, in a secluded spot, Peng Yuanshan was surrounded by an aura that resembled leaping little whirlpools swirling around him.

"This divine skill is incredibly powerful, but the process of practicing it is rather obscure, which is really a bit off."

"Could it be that this beast Nie Bin deliberately fabricated a fake cultivation technique?"

Peng Yuanshan frowned in deep thought, unable to make a decision for the time being.

"The divine messenger has vanished, Nie Bin is dead, and the only person in the world who possesses this divine skill is probably Nie Bin's senior brother, Venerable Demon Owl!"

"But this person's skill is so profound that it is beyond my reach."

Peng Yuanshan's eyes gleamed with an eerie light, making him appear even more sinister and terrifying in the pitch-black room.

……

After Nie Bin's incident, Zhao Rui's life returned to normal.

Since Nie Bin died from the backlash of his own internal energy, causing him to go into qi deviation, the imperial court naturally wouldn't cause any trouble.

Zhao Rui also earned a reputation for "acting bravely and righteously," after all, he was the first to discover the wanted criminal.

For a period of time afterward, Zhao Rui resumed his life of refining and teaching martial arts techniques, and earning advancement points.

Simple yet fulfilling.

Of course, in his spare time, he also made sure to copy down the melody and lyrics of "Swords Like Dreams".

With Ouyang Xin's help, the reproduction of this piece is quite accurate.

As soon as the full song was played, Ouyang Xin's beautiful eyes instantly sparkled with many little stars.

After the sample was sent to Director Wang Ping, he quickly responded.

Let's use this piece.

However, we need to choose a suitable singer to perform, and then I will have a meeting with Zhao Rui.

Let him give his opinion.

Around the same time, the school also made a grand announcement of some good news.

"Renowned director Wang Ping will be coming to our school to select actors for his new film, 'The Roar of the Crane'..."

The news caused an uproar throughout the school.

Students were talking about it everywhere.

The art and martial arts students who are eligible for selection are all eager to prepare for the upcoming selection.

The martial arts team was also abuzz with discussion.

Wang Ping is a renowned director of professional martial arts films. Since he specifically requested to select martial arts students, these martial arts teams must be the best of the best.

If I get selected, I'll get a good role.

You can reach the pinnacle of life in an instant.

However, some people like it, while others don't care. People like Wang Dalong and Ye Jingqiu, who are dedicated to martial arts, naturally disdain it.

With high martial arts skills, fame and fortune will naturally follow.

"Zhao Rui, are you participating?"

In the courtyard of the cicadas, Qin Rui handed Zhao Rui a bag of snacks and asked with a smile.

"I'm not interested. What? You have ideas?"

Zhao Rui asked.

"Yes, of course. What girl doesn't dream of becoming a star? Even if she doesn't become famous, it's still great to be able to participate in a TV series filming."

"Aren't you afraid of being subjected to unspoken rules?"

Zhao Rui chuckled.

"Who dares? I'll spit it out!"

Qin Rui had spent a lot of time with Li Xinran, and she had been bombarded with all sorts of nonsense by her.

"What are you laughing at! You're so annoying!"

Seeing Zhao Rui grinning mischievously to the side, she immediately glared at him, blushing with embarrassment.

"You're good-looking and skilled in martial arts, you'll have a chance."

Zhao Rui smiled and offered a few words of encouragement.

"Okay! Good luck! When I become a star, I'll hire you as my bodyguard!"

"Let Old Cao take the job! I'm the kind of person who likes to embezzle!"

"You're all talk, yet you dare say that to Xinran's face..."

"Uh, I'm not as much of a scoundrel as her!"

"Giggle!"

……

After the news had been circulating for about a week, Director Wang Ping's production team arrived in Jeju City.

Wang Ping didn't come this time; the team was led by an assistant director and Wang's assistant.

Accompanying the team was a male singer who, although not particularly famous, had an excellent voice.

Zhao Rui took some time to meet with him. As an outsider, he only went through the motions; as long as the director liked him, that was fine.

As an "ordinary person," Zhao Rui naturally wouldn't forget to ask for autographs, and he asked for twenty at once.

The main selling point is large portions that will fill you up.

When the time comes, Mom and Dad will distribute them to relatives and friends; it will be a great source of pride.

Zhao Rui's actions not only didn't offend the singer, but actually made him very happy, which shows that Zhao Rui approves of him.

Which singer wouldn't like a creative genius like Zhao Rui?

After exchanging contact information, Zhao Rui returned to school to continue his pursuit of the Grandmaster realm.

Because at this point, he had already broken through to the tenth level of the True Transformation Realm by adding points.

This realm is also called Lesser Grandmaster, meaning that one is extremely close to the Grandmaster realm.

Its significance is self-evident.

Having acquired the complete Heavenly Demon Illusionary Sound Technique, Zhao Rui gained a more intuitive understanding of this unfamiliar field due to the numerous insights it contained regarding breaking through to the Grandmaster realm.

Although most of the demonic sect's techniques are quick to master and not suitable for Zhao Rui to use for a safe breakthrough, they are still of great value for reference.

Upon returning to school, Zhao Rui went straight to the meditation room and began his secluded cultivation.

No one else comes here; it has long been Zhao Rui's "exclusive" training ground.

Wang Zhanshan felt a mixture of love and hate when he learned that his son had "unwittingly" broken through to level ten again.

I didn't bother to find out where he was going, so I just handed him the key to the meditation room.

Just don't wander off.

Of course, he wasn't idle either. He specifically called Zhao Rui over and talked to him for a whole day about the Grandmaster realm.

We didn't mention it before because we were afraid the team members would become overly ambitious.

Now that Zhao Rui has reached the True Transformation Realm, if he doesn't speak up soon, he's afraid that one day he'll open his eyes and find that the kid has broken through to the Grandmaster Realm.

Only three coaches knew that Zhao Rui had broken through to level ten; the others were still excited about the famous director coming to cast him.

The casting process lasted for three days.

The school provided a venue and logistical support specifically for Director Wang's team.

The qualified students were interviewed one by one according to their assigned numbers early in the morning.

Outside the interview venue, there were some handsome men and beautiful women eagerly waiting for the staff inside to come out.

What if someone with discerning eyes discovers these hidden gems!

Fortunately, there aren't many people like this; otherwise, the university would have to examine whether there's a problem with its teaching philosophy as a nationally renowned university.

"Minmin, you have such a good appearance and such high martial arts skills, you will definitely succeed."

In the waiting area of the interview venue, Han Xingyi looked at Luo Min with envy.

She had the same idea, but unfortunately, her own conditions didn't meet the standard. She wasn't bad-looking, but it depended on who she was compared to.

Compared to Luo Min, who is considered a campus beauty by the public, she is clearly far inferior.

"Yes, I'll do my best!"

Luo Min clenched her fists, encouraging herself.

Not far in front of them, Li Xinran was also cheering Qin Rui on.

"I just saw a lot of art students. They have such great figures and are so beautiful."

"Oh, Luo Min is going too. I feel like I'm just a supporting character."

Qin Rui pouted her small, bright red lips and sighed.

"One man's meat is another man's poison. Maybe the director needs an actress with a small bust like you!"

Li Xinran glanced at the busty woman passing by and said with disdain.

"Pah, this is casting for actors, not choosing X. You're so annoying. You were yourself back then, what man doesn't like big X?"

Qin Rui rolled her eyes at her and muttered under her breath.

"Zhao Rui doesn't like it."

"..."

Qin Rui was taken aback and asked in confusion, "He told you all this? Doesn't he treat you like a woman at all?"

"What? I observed this. Didn't you notice that the girls he's willing to associate with, like you, Miao Miaomiao, and that female classmate of his, none of you have big breasts?"

"It seems so!"

Qin Rui actually started to think seriously, recalling the girl next to Zhao Rui.

"How's it going? Have you gained confidence yet?"

"It seems like I'm pregnant."

"come on!"

"come on!"

An hour later, Qin Rui walked out of the interview room looking dejected.

"Is it over?"

Li Xinran quickly stepped forward and asked with concern.

"No!"

Qin Rui sighed.

"If it didn't pass, it didn't pass. It's not like we have to make a living from this job."

Li Xinran stretched out her arm and put it around her round, beautiful shoulder, saying in a carefree manner.

"Um!"

Qin Rui shrugged. She was just a little disappointed, not particularly persistent.

Women always want to prove that their beauty is no less than others through some means.

"Let's go! Let's go find Zhao Rui. That kid didn't even come to cheer you on, that's too much. Make him treat us to dinner tonight."

With a slight pull, Li Xinran led Qin Rui out of the interview room.

About ten minutes later, in front of the meditation room halfway up the mountain in front of the martial arts team, Li Xinran frowned as she looked at the "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on the door.

He couldn't help but look at Qin Rui and say:

"That kid is still in seclusion!"

"Let's not bother him."

Seeing this, Qin Rui quickly said something.

"Okay, let's go!"

Li Xinran nodded, turned around and left the entrance of the meditation room with Qin Rui.

The following morning!

The martial arts team was bustling with the sounds of members talking.

"Luo Min, you're amazing! You're going to be a star!"

"Yes, with your temperament and martial arts skills, you're sure to make a name for yourself."

The team members praised her enthusiastically, while Luo Min stood aside with a slightly shy smile.

As everyone was chatting and laughing, a graceful figure stepped through the door.

Everyone turned their heads to look.

It's Miao Miaomiao.

Why is she here?

Luo Min's heart tightened.

If we were to say who put the most pressure on her in the entire martial arts team, it would undoubtedly be Miao Miaomiao.

In terms of both looks and temperament, she is no less than her, and in some people's eyes, Miao Miaomiao is even more mysterious.

It further fuels a man's desire to conquer.

"Could she have heard the news and come too?"

Luo Min felt a little uneasy. Although the production team had confirmed her spot, there was no guarantee they wouldn't make a change on the last day.

When I went for the interview, I didn't see her and thought she wasn't going.

"Miao Miaomiao, over here!"

Just then, Qin Rui waved and greeted Miao Miaomiao.

Miao Miaomiao smiled faintly and walked over.

After getting to know Zhao Rui, she also became acquainted with Qin Rui and others.

Although her Enchanting Fairy Technique no longer operates automatically, relatively few girls are still willing to take the initiative to approach her.

It's unclear whether it was out of jealousy that they deliberately distanced themselves, or whether everyone was afraid that her charm was uncontrollable.

In short, she still appears aloof and cold within the team.

"Senior, did you pass?"

Miao Miaomiao walked up to Qin Rui and couldn't help but ask.

"You didn't pass? Why didn't you go?"

"I don't like being an actor!"

Miao Miaomiao spoke frankly.

But when her words reached the ears of others, they carried a different meaning.

"It's as if you're the one who gets selected."

Han Xingyi muttered to herself, rolling her eyes involuntarily.

Upon hearing this, Luo Min quickly tugged at her arm, signaling her not to say anything inappropriate.

Han Xingyi then pouted and rubbed her nose in disdain.

Miao Miaomiao naturally heard Han Xingyi's mutterings, but she just smiled slightly and ignored her.

In the past, she would have gone directly to them, but now, well, as Zhao Rui said, she should keep a low profile.

She hasn't even finished cultivating her Enchanting Immortal Technique yet!

Being too high-profile will easily expose your secret.

The thought of being exposed brought a smile to Miao Miaomiao's face. She then looked at Qin Rui and asked, "Where's Zhao Rui?"

"He's still in seclusion in the meditation room!"

Qin Rui replied.

"It's been two days longer than they said. I wonder if he's hungry!"

Miao Miaomiao couldn't help but speak up.

"..."

Qin Rui was stunned. Was this still the aloof and unapproachable "cat demon"?

They've started to care about people!

"He won't go hungry; he'll come out when he's hungry."

Qin Rui snorted twice, silently spitting out a curse at Zhao Rui in her heart: "You heartless bastard!"

"Hehe, senior is right."

Miao Miaomiao couldn't help but laugh, saying that the seclusion of martial artists was not the same as cultivating immortality.

Although sometimes, due to special circumstances, I may meditate and cultivate my energy for two or three days.

But most of the time, there is still a fixed routine, and eating, drinking, and relieving oneself are unavoidable.

The two chatted for a short while before the team captains gathered and began training as usual.

One day later!

At the martial arts team's secluded training spot on the front mountain, Zhao Rui stepped out of the meditation room.

The weather is fine and sunny, with a gentle breeze; it's the perfect time of year.

Zhao Rui stretched lazily in the sunlight.

Having already grasped the basics of a breakthrough, with further refinement, the chances of achieving one before the martial arts competition are quite high.

However, Zhao Rui did not want to break through at that time, because if he did, he would not be able to participate in regular martial arts competitions.

You can only challenge those at the Grandmaster level.

However, one must have completed three months of cultivation at the Grandmaster level to be eligible.

This made him very embarrassed.

"Am I destined to never participate in the martial arts tournament?"

Zhao Rui chuckled to himself.

He walked down the mountain, not taking it seriously.

When they reached the entrance of Mingchan Courtyard, they ran into Zeng Hongyi, who, seeing Zhao Rui emerge from seclusion, asked with concern, "How was it?"

"Some progress, but it still needs polishing!"

"Well, don't rush, you're so young, you have plenty of time."

After Zeng Hongyi finished speaking, he thought for a moment and then said, "Wang Dalong has just broken through to level nine. Don't tell him about your breakthrough to level ten yet, or I'm afraid it will dampen his spirits."

"Uh... does that mean I can't show off anymore!"

"Stop joking with me. Go on!"

Zeng Hongyi chuckled and waved his hand, shooing Zhao Rui away.

After Zhao Rui left, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

This child is a typical example of someone who accumulates knowledge and experience before achieving great things.

He's progressing so fast that he feels like he can't keep up.

Looking back to when I first joined the team, I was like a completely different person.

……

Zhao Rui's return did not cause much of a stir.

The main topics of conversation were Luo Min being selected as an actress and Wang Dalong breaking through to level nine.

This is the main point of discussion among everyone right now.

When Zhao Rui emerged from seclusion, only Qin Rui and a few others were slightly happy.

"I wasn't selected. I'm in a bad mood. Zhao Rui, can you treat me to dinner?"

In a corner of the training ground, Qin Rui slumped her shoulders and said with a displeased expression.

"You have such a big face!"

Zhao Rui ignored her.

"Ugh, I didn't want to think about this at all, but they keep bringing it up every day, it's so boring!"

Qin Rui glanced at Luo Min and the others, who were talking animatedly in the middle of the training ground.

"I want to have some beer and some grilled skewers!"

After Qin Rui finished speaking, she reached out and hugged Zhao Rui's arm, shaking it in a slightly coquettish manner.

"How annoying! Fine! It's on me, it's on me, okay?!"

Annoyed by her persistent pestering, Zhao Rui had no choice but to agree.

"hey-hey!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Rui quickly took out her phone and triumphantly dialed Li Xinran's number.

"Your method really works! Let's have beer and barbecue tonight!"

"See? I told you so!"

See you tonight!

Qin Rui chuckled and hung up the phone.

"What kind of crazy thing are you doing?"

Zhao Rui's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Qin Rui with an unfriendly expression.

"Don't pry into girls' affairs."

"..."

Zhao Rui had an urge to slap Li Xinran.

As for why I didn't call Qin Rui, well, she's too shy, it would leave handprints.

This book is essentially a high-martial arts novel disguised as an urban slice-of-life story. It contains elements of both.

I can't write purely martial arts novels, and my urban novels are also a hodgepodge.

The initial intention behind writing this was to write freely and unrestrainedly, using martial arts to cover up the helplessness and predicament of various unattainable goals in the city.

Thank you to all the readers who have supported us.

My writing skills are limited, so please forgive me if it's not well-written. Please be gentle with your criticisms and criticisms.

If there's anything inappropriate, please let me know and I'll take note.

(End of this chapter)