My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 310: Chapter 159: Cooling Down

"A Divine Family like yours certainly has that kind of power, right?"

"But what then? I die, and the variable is gone. But you... would you really still have a chance at one of the twelve seats?"

"Is the Post House full of fools? Or is the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect? Do you think you carry enough weight to break the rules and not pay any price at all?"

"The Shen Family can save your life, but can they ensure you continue to participate in the Martial Arts Examination as normal? Or even continue to compete for one of the twelve seats?"

"Fine, let’s say the Shen Family does have that ability... what about the other families? Will they... just stand by and watch the Shen Family handle this? Without causing any trouble at all?"

"Think about it for yourself. Put yourself in Xue Yi’s shoes—what would you do? And if you found out Xue Yi used his family’s influence to kill me, what would your reaction be? ...Wouldn’t you do everything in your power to pin the crime on him? After all... once Xue Yi is dead, you’d have one less competitor, wouldn’t you?"

Shen Han’s attacks had been frenzied at first, but as Qin Fang’s calm voice slowly burrowed into his ears, his expression grew increasingly blank until, in the end, he even forgot to attack.

"Looks like you understand... Me, I’ve got nothing to lose. You want to play this game? I’ll bet my life and play along... Worst case, I’m dead."

Qin Fang smiled at Shen Han. "But you? You’re a direct heir of a Divine Family, a lofty Young Master. You carry the ardent hopes of your elders. You have one last chance to obtain one of the twelve seats, to win that opportunity that might lead directly to the Divine Secret Realm."

"Taking a step back, even without that opportunity, you’re guaranteed a spot in the Inner Sect of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect."

"And you have the Shen Family watching your back."

"Your future is bright and boundless, destined to reach heights that most people can only dream of in their entire lifetime."

"And now, you’re planning to bet your future, your family’s expectations, everything... all of it on this one encounter? You want to risk it all in a deathmatch with me?"

"If you win, what do you get? A moment of satisfaction? And then... will your seat among the twelve be secure?"

"And if you lose, needless to say... it’s all over."

"Young Master Shen, I’m not very bright, so I have to ask you... is this... what you want?"

Shen Han completely stopped his assault. He stood there, stunned, while Qin Fang watched him leisurely.

...He had delivered that entire speech by focusing his Qi Force into his mouth, speaking only for Shen Han to hear.

It was a little trick he’d mastered after comprehending the Mortal Martial Canon.

Because of this, not even Wang Jing, who was standing right beside them, heard what he was saying.

To say nothing of the people further away.

Seeing Shen Han suddenly stop his attack while Qin Fang’s mouth moved, speaking words they couldn’t hear, expressions of confusion appeared on everyone’s faces.

Shen Han remained stunned for a long moment. He slowly raised his head, but now, the pure fury in his eyes was gone, replaced by a complex emotion.

"So now," he asked, "how do you propose we end this?"

He too spoke in a voice only Qin Fang could hear. ’As expected of someone from a family with such a deep heritage. A simple trick like this is no obstacle for him.’

Qin Fang smiled. "How else could it end? You’ve already lost to me once. Is it so hard to accept losing a second time?"

"You!"

The anger in Shen Han’s eyes flared up again.

But Qin Fang waved a hand, cutting him off with a light chuckle. "I’m telling you all this simply because I don’t want you to foolishly drag us both down together... I have nothing to lose but my own life... and most of the time, I cherish it."

"But if someone insists on pushing me to the brink, where I can’t survive... since my life is the only thing I have, I’ll have no choice but to throw it away to take them with me... That’s not so hard to understand, is it?"

The anger in Shen Han’s eyes gradually faded, but his expression remained ugly. He clearly found the current situation hard to accept.

"Think about my words. Think about what you really want... You’ve already acted impulsively once, and you paid the price."

"Fortunately, that price is still acceptable. After all... so far, nothing irreversible has happened."

"As for the face you’ve lost... is your pride really that important? How many years have you participated in the Martial Arts Examination? Have you never lost before?"

Qin Fang’s words made Shen Han’s face twitch violently.

But now that he had truly calmed down... he had to admit it.

The other man had a point.

’...It’s not like I’ve never lost before.’

’Losing one more time...’

’It doesn’t seem like such a big deal, does it?’

"I’ve said all I have to say. The choice is yours now."

Having said his piece, Qin Fang fell silent.

Shen Han stared at Qin Fang, his eyes flashing wildly. Qin Fang’s expression didn’t change in the slightest, as if he didn’t care at all what his final choice would be.

He was silent for a very long time before he finally said in a hoarse voice, "I... concede."

With that, he turned and walked away without a backward glance.

This left everyone completely stunned.

...What was going on?

The fight was in full swing, so why did they suddenly stop? And after they said a few words, Shen Han just conceded?

...What did they say?

The people from D Building were completely baffled.

In the distance, the Noble Family’s Heirs from A Courtyard were also a bit dazed.

...What in the world?

Even Wang Jing hadn’t fully snapped out of it...

’...Shen Han... conceded?’

He subconsciously looked toward Shen Han, who had already reached the edge of the stage.

"Young Master..."

Two maids hurried forward to greet him.

Shen Han’s expression had already returned to one of cold indifference. He just said flatly, "Let’s go."

And with that, he left with his two maids.

Everyone looked at each other, at a loss.

Qin Fang smiled and said, "Hundred Households Wang, isn’t it about time you announced the results?"

Only then did Wang Jing snap back to reality.

Then he looked at Qin Fang as if he were looking at a god...

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