But Luo Zhiheng grew stronger with each battle. Unlike Murong Qianxue, who was raised at home, this body of hers was always on the go, not doing any proper work. Naturally, her physical strength was exceptional.
Taking advantage of the moment when Murong Qianxue's hand faltered, Luo Zhiheng swiftly thrust out her spear, aiming straight for her shoulder blade.
Murong Qianxue had already resigned herself to her fate. She could only weakly dodge, and Luo Zhiheng's spear grazed her shoulder. Suddenly, Murong Qianxue grabbed the culprit that had repeatedly caused her to lose face and stumble miserably. The one who had always acted openly and honestly had actually resorted to a sneak attack. Unexpectedly, she ripped off the veil that Luo Zhiheng had been wearing for three days!
But as soon as the veil was removed, the smugness and smile on Murong Qianxue's face immediately froze, even shattered. She stared at Luo Zhiheng in disbelief, her mouth agape, her face filled with horror!
Luo Zhiheng hadn't expected Murong Qianxue to pull this stunt. Suddenly remembering Murong Qianxue's words, "If her veil is removed, she's considered to have lost!" Anger surged within her. Before Murong Qianxue could react, Luo Zhiheng kicked her to the ground, her sharp spear aimed directly at Murong Qianxue's chest—dangerous and deadly!
"Murong Qianxue, you lost!" Luo Zhiheng seized the killing intent first, so in theory Luo Zhiheng had won. Luo Zhiheng was used to cheating, so of course she wouldn't admit that her previous jokes had come true, especially since Murong Qianxue had also used trickery.
Before Murong Qianxue could react, she asked blankly, "How did I lose? I clearly won when I tore off your veil."
Luo Zhiheng flew into a rage, thrusting the tip of her spear forward with force, sending chills down everyone's spines. She roared, "I never expected you to cheat! If I had known you were this kind of person, I wouldn't have agreed to your promise. You're despicable!"
Murong Qianxue couldn't describe her feelings. This woman had been cheating and scheming the whole way, and yet she dared to accuse her so brazenly? But instead of being angry, she found it amusing. Coming to her senses, when she clearly saw Luo Zhiheng's face, she couldn't help but burst into a deafening laugh: "Hahaha! I'm dying of laughter! How can someone look so funny? Hahaha, she's even uglier than a clown in a play!"
Luo Zhiheng's face darkened, and she gently poked Murong Qianxue, who was laughing so hard she was almost fainting, with the tip of her spear. She said angrily, "What are you laughing at? I am a beauty that could shame the moon and make the flowers blush, make the fish sink and the geese fall from the sky, and make Pan An look handsome. Are you blind? How could you say I am ugly?"
"The moon hides its face in shame?" "The fish sink and the geese fall from the sky?" These two phrases stunned Murong Qianxue. She carefully examined Luo Zhiheng's face. Look, those arched eyebrows and big eyes—she was indeed quite beautiful. But why was Luo Zhiheng's face, after removing her veil, so challenging and subversive?
Her lips were a deep, blood-red color, as if she'd swallowed a dead child. Her face, deathly pale, was also bright red, clearly covered in heavy makeup. The funniest part was that Luo Zhiheng's face was streaked with sweat from the intense exercise, making her makeup look terrifying. This makeup was practically a destructive weapon, completely ruining Luo Zhiheng's face. It was almost impossible to recognize her.
With this grotesque appearance, how could she be a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky? She looks more like a toad! Or a female ghost?
Murong Qianxue mocked him mercilessly, laughing so hard he rolled on the ground, ignoring the amusement of Luo Zhiheng's spear tip still dangling against him. He hadn't been this happy in a long time.
Luo Zhiheng recalled the horrified expression on Murong Qianxue's face when she hit her earlier, and combined it with her current crazed state, she understood. She laughed herself, but it would have been better if she hadn't laughed; her laughter would have terrified everyone.
The crowd in the stands, initially terrified by the full-blown brawl, became indifferent to the outcome of the match once Luo Zhiheng's veil was torn off! What mattered was whether they had witnessed a ghost!
What kind of face was that? It was one thing to dress like a nouveau riche, another to have vulgar taste and a vile temperament. They all thought Luo Ningshuang was beautiful, regardless of whether they had actually seen her face. So they could understand why Luo Ningshuang wore a veil; after all, a beautiful woman should be stunningly revealed at the end.
But Luo Zhiheng also wore a mask. Even if Luo Zhiheng and Luo Ningshuang were twins, in people's minds Luo Zhiheng was still considered ugly. So, Luo Zhiheng wearing a mask was suspected of being a poor imitation.
But why, when the veil was lifted, was there such a horrifying scene that shattered all our worldviews?!
Can that still be called a human face? The face was terrifying, with thick, deep furrows. They didn't know what those were; they just found it horrifying.
Suddenly, the rumor circulating today that Luo Zhiheng was a monster came to mind for everyone who saw Luo Zhiheng's 'true face,' and people were immediately terrified.
The soldiers who had been standing guard on high alert all around were filled with fear upon seeing this scene. The young lady should have been very unhappy about her defeat, but now she was laughing incessantly. Was she possessed? Although they were wary of Luo Zhiheng, they still drew their swords and rushed onto the arena.
Murong Qianxue was laughing so hard when she suddenly caught sight of her family members coming up. She knew what they were up to, so she immediately suppressed her laughter and shouted, "Don't touch her! Get out of here!"
The soldier captain became even more worried upon seeing this: "Young lady, do you still recognize who your subordinates are? You haven't been controlled by this monster, have you?"
Murong Qianxue rolled her eyes without any decorum and said, "Where did this monster come from? Don't just parrot what others say. If it were a monster, would it dare to be so arrogant and presumptuous in broad daylight? Get out of here. My affairs are none of your business."
Everyone was furious but dared not speak out, and quickly left.
Seeing Murong Qianxue's openness and righteousness, Luo Zhiheng threw down his spear, sat down in front of Murong Qianxue, and said with a grin, "Aren't you afraid I'm a monster? They all say I'm very evil, not to mention I conjured up the sky. Aren't you afraid of me? Let me show you my face. Surprised?"
Murong Qianxue sat up, laughing uncontrollably, "Mmm, what a surprise! It almost scared me to death." As she spoke, she reached out and smacked Luo Zhiheng's face, leaving a thick swab, and asked with disgust, "Why are you ruining your image like this? To scare those idiots?"
Luo Zhiheng nodded generously: "Yes, I want to create a shocking effect, but I haven't had a chance to take off my veil these past few days. I was originally planning to use this face to scare Li Xian'er after I beat you, but it's a pity now. Were you scared by me just now? Don't deny it. I told you I hope you won't regret taking off your veil."
Murong Qianxue laughed and said, "I don't regret it. You're not the same as the infatuated idiot I knew. Luo Zhiheng, can you tell me why you can remain so calm under so much pressure and criticism? And why you can still persist in participating in this competition?"
"Well, can I say it's because I'm eyeing the prize for first place in the competition?" Luo Zhiheng said with a smile, stroking her chin.
Murong Qianxue was taken aback, then stood up laughing and announced loudly, "Luo Zhiheng wins this match! I concede!"
Luo Zhiheng asked in surprise, "Why are you admitting defeat?"
Murong Qianxue laughed heartily and said, "Because I'm not short of money. Since you like the reward, I'll consider it a gift for my first friend. Remember to treat me to a big meal when you win the championship!"
A frightening smile appeared on Luo Zhiheng's face, which was covered in smears, and she readily agreed, "Alright! You can choose any restaurant!"
The horrified crowd was dealt another heavy blow! Why was this happening? Why did everyone who competed against Luo Zhiheng either run away or admit defeat? It was like a terrifying vicious cycle. Was Luo Zhiheng really a monster? And possess the ability to control people's minds?!
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Chapter 136: A Bizarre Chess Game! The Young Prince is Critically Ill! (Bonus Chapter for 325 Monthly Tickets)
Luo Zhiheng has made a friend—her first real female friend across both her lifetimes!
Today is a memorable day, but Luo Zhiheng doesn't have time to be happy and chat with his new friends, because he still has a tough battle to fight today.
That was the showdown with Li Xian'er!
That's right, Luo Zhiheng still ended up facing off against Li Xian'er. Li Xian'er was unwilling and didn't want to, but she was still unlucky and couldn't escape it.
This match will be the penultimate one of all the competitions in the tournament, and it will be extremely competitive. The winner of this match will then face off against the defending champion for this year's title.
This year's competition is quite unconventional. Luo Zhiheng and Li Xian'er, who entered through connections because of Luo Ningshuang, have actually fought their way to the end and may even face off against Luo Ningshuang in a final showdown. It's certainly full of highlights and hilarious moments. Looking at Luo Ningshuang calmly sitting on the rest bench, everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for her. They wondered if Luo Ningshuang was regretting her actions, or if she felt like she'd shot herself in the foot.
Luo Ningshuang certainly had reservations, but she didn't regret it. Because no matter what, Luo Zhiheng wouldn't gain any advantage over her, and Li Xian'er was even less of a threat. She was now just waiting to watch a good show, and then she would decisively win this year's competition.
What frustrated Luo Ningshuang was that the Qin Saint hadn't appeared in the First Talent Competition in her previous life, nor had the Dragon and Phoenix Qin. Why were they both there in this life? Was it because she had been reborn? If that were the case, then the Qin Saint and the Dragon and Phoenix Qin should both belong to her. But the Dragon and Phoenix Qin was taken by that despicable Luo Zhiheng, and the Qin Saint had mysteriously disappeared.
How hateful! Luo Zhiheng is truly her calamity! Although she wanted to make Luo Zhiheng suffer a lot and make her experience the same cold and miserable life she had in her previous life, it didn't mean she would allow Luo Zhiheng to live peacefully.
News has arrived from the Mu Prince's residence: Consort Li is about to make a move against Mu Yunhe. This is wonderful! I bet they're about to hear from her by now. Since Luo Zhiheng seems to care so much about Mu Yunhe, will she still be so lucky in the upcoming competition?
Li Xian'er was nervously preparing for the match. She dared not touch the zither. Luo Zhiheng possessed the supreme Dragon-Phoenix Zither, the most powerful in the world, and could also conjure a rainbow; she wouldn't compete with her in this area. As for painting, although she was skilled, she couldn't use it again since she had already done it. She had never been good at studying, so only chess remained.