Beauty and the Bodyguard

Lin Yi was shocked, but he didn't think much about it.

While Lin Yi was observing his surroundings, the Golden core stagers around him were also paying attention to him. To be more precise, they were observing the veiled Huang xiaotao beside him!

In the three pavilions of the North Island, there were very few female cultivators, and those who could reach the Golden core stage were even rarer. Looking at the entire venue, the only female cultivator participating in the inner sect competition was Huang xiaotao. Other than her, there was only Shangguan LAN 'er, who was watching the fun from the stands. It was impossible for Huang xiaotao not to be noticed.

"That Huang xiaotao, how did she suddenly become an early golden core practitioner? and she's with Lin Yi?" Xu lingchong couldn't help but ask in surprise.

He knew all the Golden core Masters in the three pavilions, but he never thought that Lin Yi would find a partner like this. He was caught off guard.

"That Lin Yi kid, he's really a Playboy-he'd even want a disfigured woman like this!" Meng Tong sneered from the side.

"Hmph, I think he's just desperate. He's forced to find such a partner. Although I don't know when Huang xiaotao formed her golden core, from her aura, she should have just broken through not long ago. Her strength is very limited." Xu lingchong sneered and said,"Hehe, two early-stage golden core cultivators, we won't even know how they die later. Let's just wait and see!"

As the crowd discussed, the inner sect competition finally began. On the first day, it would be a one-on-one battle where the participants would draw lots to decide their opponents.

What was interesting was that the famous Lin Yi was the first one to be picked, and his first opponent was an outer disciple from the GreenCloud Pavilion, Yu Dayong.

Yu Dayong was an early golden core expert who'd recently emerged in the GreenCloud Pavilion. He'd always been a nobody before, and no one paid attention to him. In comparison, Lin Yi, the newcomer King, attracted a lot of attention.

All eyes were on Lin Yi-some were mocking, some were disdainful, and some were indifferent. Everyone wanted to see for themselves what this newcomer King was capable of.

Lin Yi stood on one side of the stage with his hands behind his back. After Yu Dayong got on the stage, his calm aura suddenly soared crazily. It was calm a moment ago, but the next moment, it was like a huge wave, making people's faces change.

Feeling such a terrifying aura, Yu Dayong's expression suddenly showed some hesitation and struggle. They were both in the early jiedan stage, but when compared with each other's aura, how could they be on the same level?

"The first round of the inner sect competition, Lin Yi versus Yu Dayong, starts now!" The judge immediately announced. This ... Was actually a master of the original infant stage. At this moment, he did not suppress his strength, but revealed it!

This was also the first time Lin Yi saw a nascent Soul Master in the three pavilions. As for the other elders, they didn't show their strength usually, and Lin Yi couldn't use his cheat that was beyond his level. He didn't know the strength of Shangguan Tianhua and the others, only that they were overbearing.

Everyone's face turned serious as they prepared to observe Lin Yi's strength. This Yu Dayong wasn't strong, but Lin Yi was only an early golden core. He should be able to deal with him.

However, Yu Dayong's next reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Wait, I forfeit!" Yu Dayong suddenly raised his hands and shouted, his face red.

In an instant, the crowd was in an uproar. The mockery and curses were endless, but Yu Dayong still didn't change his mind. After one look at Lin Yi, he turned and left the stage.

This scene not only surprised everyone, but even Lin Yi himself was a bit stunned. The first round was the most ruthless elimination round. Once you lost, you didn't have to think about what would happen next. Normal people would try their best even if there was only a ten percent chance. Who would give up like Yu Dayong?

If Yu Dayong was facing a late-stage golden core expert who was a few levels higher, or even higher, it would be understandable. But Lin Yi was only an early-stage golden core!

He didn't know that even if they were both early golden core Masters, there was a huge difference in strength. Lin Yi could kill su Zhaohe in one move, but with su Zhaohe's strength, killing him in one move was definitely not a problem.

Wasn't he just asking for death if he fought Lin Yi? Yu Dayong still had this bit of self-awareness.

As long as one's strength reached the early gold core realm, as long as they came to participate in the inner sect competition, regardless of the final result, they would eventually become a core disciple. The only difference was whether they were selected as a nominal disciple by some high-level Big Shot, that's all.

Yu Dayong had never had any background. Although he also hoped that one day, he would be able to get the favor of some big figure, but he also knew that this was basically a fantasy. As long as he could be promoted to become an inner core disciple, this time he would have achieved his goal. If he thought too much about other things, it would only be a fleeting cloud and would only harm himself.

"Trash! Coward!" Xu lingchong couldn't help but curse. Although he didn't expect this unknown Yu Dayong to be able to kill Lin Yi, he was still an early golden core expert. He should at least cause some trouble for Lin Yi. Why did he just admit defeat?

Meng Tong, who was standing at the side, was also gnashing his teeth in hatred. The inner sect competition was such a crucial occasion, yet he could make his opponent surrender without even fighting. How awe-inspiring was this! Lin Yi's name as the newcomer King was indeed earth-shattering, making people envious to the point of going crazy!

On the other side of the stands, Shangguan LAN 'er was extremely excited. Although she was very confident in Lin Yi, the inner sect competition was a whole new battlefield for Lin Yi. She would be lying if she said she wasn't worried at all.

Even if Lin Yi could kill su Zhaohe instantly and was powerful, he wasn't someone to be trifled with. Even a rabbit would bite when cornered, let alone a golden core stage master. Even if Lin Yi won in the end, what if he got injured?

He didn't expect this Yu Dayong to be so tactful. Without saying anything, he directly took the initiative to admit defeat and surrender. Little Junior Brother easily passed the test without any danger. This was a great thing!

However, Shangguan Tianhua, who had been dragged to the side to watch the battle, had a calm expression on his face from the beginning to the end. He did not seem surprised at all.

"Hehe, Grandpa, do you think this Yu Dayong is an acquaintance of Little Junior Brother? otherwise, why would he admit defeat so easily?" Shangguan LAN 'er was happy for Lin Yi, but couldn't help asking curiously.

With her status, the inner sect competition was nothing new. She had seen it many times in the past, but it was very rare for someone to admit defeat directly. Even if it happened a few times, it was because of the huge gap in strength between the two sides. This was the first time an expert of the same level admitted defeat directly. (Happy New Year to everyone! Today's 5th chapter is explosive, I hope everyone will be happy!) (To be continued.) "If you like this work, you're welcome to come to Qidian.com to give your recommendation and monthly vote. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, please read on M.Qidian.com.)