A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother-Chapter 110: Telling a Little Lie

This time, the disciples were gathered for the Demon Elimination Tournament held by the four major forces: the Daxia Dynasty, Mount Shushan, the Great Sui, and the Xuantian Sword Sect.

Originally, the Demon Elimination Tournament was meant for the four factions to join forces in slaying demons and evil cults.

Later, when the world stabilized, the tournament gradually turned into a sparring competition for the younger generation of these powers.

It included disciples from the Great Sui and Daxia royal families, as well as from Mount Shushan and the Xuantian Sword Sect.

This year, it would be held in the capital city of Daxia.

Hearing the words “capital city of Daxia,” Li Xuanxiao felt a faint tightening in his chest.

If he were to attend the Demon Elimination Tournament this time, he would likely have to face the old emperor—who, like him, was also a transmigrator.

Now didn’t seem to be the right time.

But with his Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, surely no one out of their mind would pick him.

At that thought, Li Xuanxiao quietly took another step back.

That’s right, being low-key is my best camouflage!

Sure enough, as the Peak Masters and Elders took turns calling names, Li Xuanxiao wasn’t among them.

“Li Xuanxiao!”

Lu Ziyin said.

Great. The one who’s out of his mind has been found.

Li Xuanxiao cast a faint, resentful glance at Lu Ziyin.

As Lu Ziyin shouted his name loudly, many disciples, elders, and Peak Masters in the hall turned their eyes toward Li Xuanxiao.

Him?

Li Xuanxiao felt his scalp go numb.

Hiss!!

It had been a long time since he experienced the feeling of being the center of attention.

This time, the Demon Elimination Tournament had limited disciple slots.

Only five.

Why pick Li Xuanxiao, who had poor talent, weak cultivation, and was basically a background character?

Li Xuanxiao’s heart twitched as he hurriedly said:

“Senior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Xuanxiao has weak cultivation, little combat experience, shallow skills, and almost no trump cards... he's not qualified for the Demon Elimination Tournament.”

The Law Enforcement Elder beside them nodded in agreement.

Lu Ziyin raised a brow. “Junior Brother Xuanxiao, don’t sell yourself short. I believe in you!”

“Hmph!”

At that moment, an elder from Little Qiong Peak let out a cold snort.

“Sending a mere early Foundation Establishment cultivator—people might think Mount Shushan has no one else.

Besides, Mount Shushan hasn’t lost a single match in the tournament all these years. It’s not that I look down on your Silver Sword Peak disciples, but if we lose, won’t that disgrace Mount Shushan?”

Li Xuanxiao nodded furiously in his heart.

Yes, exactly!

I totally agree with what he said. If I go, wouldn’t that bring shame to Mount Shushan? So better not let me go.

Lu Ziyin’s expression changed immediately. He looked at the elder who spoke, then glanced at Junior Brother Xuanxiao’s timid demeanor.

Junior Brother Xuanxiao was actually a very hardworking and smart person—he just had low self-esteem, which made him hide his talents.

It was all because of his cultivation.

Junior Brother Xuanxiao must feel helpless right now.

As the Peak Master of Silver Sword Peak, his duty was to build up Xuanxiao’s confidence.

Immediately, Lu Ziyin stood and said loudly:

“Who says Junior Brother Xuanxiao isn’t good enough?! I guess I have no choice but to tell the truth.

You probably don’t know—during the last mission to Panlong City, it was Junior Brother Xuanxiao who first discovered that the City Lord was suspicious, and he was the one who informed me.

Later, when I was fighting five Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators, Junior Brother Xuanxiao assisted me multiple times.”

“Him? How could a Foundation Establishment cultivator assist you?”

“Junior Brother Xuanxiao had already taken control of the Panlong City Formation. He had everything planned in advance and used the formation to support me.

That was the only reason I had a sliver of hope to survive!

And as for how Junior Sister Zhao Lu just happened to arrive with the Golden Armor Guards from the Daxia Imperial Palace—it was because Junior Brother Xuanxiao warned her ahead of time.

That’s why she contacted Mount Shushan for help and brought the Golden Armor Guards, saving the people of Panlong City just in time!!”

Lu Ziyin’s lips curled into a grin.

Thank me, Junior Brother Xuanxiao!

I really told a huge, outrageous lie for you.

I’m so smart—I made up such an insane lie in just a second.

Junior Brother Xuanxiao controlling the Panlong City Formation.

Figuring out ahead of time that the City Lord was the true culprit behind the scenes.

And even foreseeing everything, sending Zhao Lu to request reinforcements…

Okay, maybe that was a bit much.

Lu Ziyin thought silently.

But now that he’d said it, there was no taking it back.

Lu Ziyin looked firm and confident, showing not a single hint of lying.

Everyone was stunned by his words. Their gazes toward Li Xuanxiao turned complicated.

Li Xuanxiao: (ΩДΩ)!!!

You dumb*ss Lu, what the h**l are you doing!!!

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Did you install a Twin Recording Stone on me or something? Where’d you hide it?

How do you know everything??

All the stuff I did—you just blurted it all out!

“Did... did Li Xuanxiao really do all that?” the Peak Master of Little Qiong Peak asked in disbelief.

“Of course. Every word is true!” Lu Ziyin said confidently. “Junior Brother Xuanxiao is reliable—he just needs a chance to prove himself!!”

“Fine, in that case, we’ll give Xuanxiao a chance.

Xuanxiao, you’ll attend this Demon Elimination Tournament.”

Li Xuanxiao’s forehead was covered in cold sweat. He cupped his hands and said:

“Martial Uncle, this disciple is afraid of failing Mount Shushan’s trust. My strength is insufficient. Please choose someone more qualified.”

“Don’t worry, Junior Brother Xuanxiao. We’ve got your back.”

Someone gently patted Li Xuanxiao on the shoulder.

“Yeah, Junior Brother Xuanxiao, have some confidence!”

“Junior Brother Xuanxiao, we’re right behind you.”

“Junior Brother Xuanxiao, don’t worry. Step forward boldly.”

“......”

All the disciples chimed in.

Li Xuanxiao: (O_o)??

Why does this scene feel like the hot-blooded anime protagonist about to head off to war?

Am I not coming back once I go?

Li Xuanxiao felt his blood surging backward—he almost coughed up blood and died.

Senior Brother Lu, oh Senior Brother Lu.

I’ve been too soft on you.

“Little Junior Brother, who knew you were so impressive.”

“Yeah, Little Junior Brother, we really underestimated you.”

“How did you manage to control the Panlong City Formation?”

Li Xuanxiao’s mouth twitched.

“...........”

In the end, under Lu Ziyin’s persistent nomination and the encouragement of the other disciples,

Li Xuanxiao very unwillingly became one of the participants in the Demon Elimination Tournament.

Li Xuanxiao returned to Silver Sword Peak looking utterly dead inside.

He stared at Lu Ziyin’s back, barely resisting the urge to activate the Mount Shushan Sword Formation.

Lu Ziyin stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly:

“Junior Brother Xuanxiao, some things are just between you and me. Don’t ask why I told such a lie today.

The reason I gave you credit is to help you take that first bold step.”

Lu Ziyin slowly turned around, wearing a warm, sunny smile.

“You... understand?”

“Senior Brother, I... I understand perfectly!!”

Lu Ziyin blinked. Why did that sound so full of gritted teeth?