Chapter 220 Wait for Me to Win

Chapter 220 Wait for Me to Win

Most of the people present were standing far away and couldn't see his expression clearly.

However, when he looked down at the girl, everyone could feel the boundless warmth emanating from him.

The girl, enveloped in this warmth, seemed to sense something and tilted her small face up to speak softly to Xie Yuan.

Even just her profile was infinitely beautiful.

Many people watching them felt the same word come to mind.

A match made in heaven.

These two were surprisingly well-matched, as if the phrase "a perfect couple" existed solely to describe them.

But soon, someone muttered with envy, "A traitorous minister with a corrupt heart and a cripple who can't even walk. They really do match."

After saying this, the person snickered secretly, thinking they had said something hilarious, unaware that their envious demeanor resembled that of a rat in a gutter.

Those around him instinctively moved away.

While what he said wasn't entirely wrong, no one wanted to associate with such a person.

Hearing these words, Qin Yumei instinctively defended Xie Yuan, feeling that he was not a corrupt minister and that Su Youyue, a cripple, didn't deserve him at all!

Xie Yuan was noble and handsome, powerful and influential. How could a cripple like Su Youyue ever be worthy of him?

Sooner or later, he would tire of her.

As the murmurs gradually reached Su Youyue's ears, she realized she had once again become entangled with Xie Yuan in public.

Well, it seems there's no avoiding being criticized together with him.

Su Youyue gave Xie Yuan a sharp glance before getting straight to business: "That Toba Xiao is Dongrong Country's top warrior, much stronger than the others, and his methods are cruel. He might use lethal moves during the competition. You must be careful when you face him."

She had considered it and knew that Toba Xiao would eventually face Xie Yuan. It would be better to advise Xie Yuan to confront him directly rather than let Toba Xiao defeat everyone else first, which would demoralize Great Shen's warriors.

Moreover, Toba Xiao didn't treat the people of Great Shen as human beings and would likely have no martial ethics on the field. She naturally worried about the lives of her country's warriors.

Xie Yuan looked down at the girl, whose mouth was moving non-stop, a glint passing through his eyes. He acknowledged her words but didn't look at Toba Xiao; instead, he kept his gaze fixed on the girl's face.

After speaking for a while, Su Youyue noticed he seemed distracted and immediately became angry, wanting to pinch him: "Xie Yuan! Listen carefully. If you lose to Toba Xiao... our marriage will be called off!"

Apart from this, she had nothing else to hold over him...

As soon as she finished, the man's pupils contracted, and he looked deeply at her before turning his gaze towards Toba Xiao, like a wolf eyeing its prey.

Toba Xiao sensed something and turned to look at Xie Yuan, his blue-green eyes studying him.

This man is strong.

This thought flashed through the young man's mind, but instead of fear, he felt a surge of bloodthirsty excitement.

Ordinary people seeing his bloodthirsty expression would feel intense unease and discomfort.

But facing Xie Yuan, Toba Xiao's gaze was like a sharp blade piercing into endless unknowns, having no effect. Xie Yuan showed no reaction, looking at him as if he were already dead.

They stared at each other for a long time until Prince Bei seemed to have something to say to Toba Xiao, causing him to look away first.

Su Youyue whispered, "It's him, Xie Yuan. You must be careful, understand?"

In her previous life, Xie Yuan could defeat Toba Xiao because he knew how formidable he was. This time, it wouldn't be good if another rival faced him.

Seeing the girl showing more patience than usual, Xie Yuan's gaze deepened, and his voice lowered.

"Since Miss has put our marriage on the line, how dare I not win?"

Seeing that he took her seriously, Su Youyue was about to relax but then saw him lean slightly closer and whisper, "Nuan Nuan, wait for me to win."

After saying this, he straightened up and walked towards the center of the Martial Arts Field where the Great Shen team had gathered.

Hearing him call her by her nickname in public again, Su Youyue's heart skipped a beat. She quickly glanced around to make sure no one had seen, then breathed a sigh of relief.

This guy, doesn't he care if others gossip about us? But thinking about his words, she couldn't help but worry for him.

Unbeknownst to Su Youyue, the two had already been watched by many others. Regardless of their initial thoughts, they now shared a consensus.

It seems Minister Xie isn't bullying Miss Su... he seems very concerned about her.

When Xie Yuan arrived at the center of the Martial Arts Field, he slowly walked to the front of the Great Shen warriors. Most of these warriors came from the military, with only a few like Xiao Sanlang and Xiao Silang from noble families, so obedience was not an issue.

Upon his arrival, they looked at him as if he were their backbone.

Compared to the arrogance of the Dongrong warriors, the morale of Great Shen's side was lacking.

After all, even their own ministers and citizens were pessimistic, making it impossible for them to have high morale.

"Minister Xie, why do your Great Shen warriors look so malnourished and dejected? Maybe they should go back to their mothers for some milk."

Prince Bei, seeing the dispirited Great Shen soldiers, felt refreshed and couldn't resist taunting them, further demoralizing Great Shen.

The Great Shen warriors' faces darkened with anger, but the Dongrong people paid no heed and laughed mockingly.

Before Xie Yuan could respond, a minister on the stage pounded his chest and lamented to Emperor Baili Hongxuan, "Your Majesty, this martial arts competition cannot proceed. It's not too late to regret it now..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, Xie Yuan is a menace to the state. You must not allow him to destroy our Great Shen!"

Emperor Baili Hongxuan listened to the ministers' impassioned cries, his eyes half-smiling, "Ministers Wang and Li, the competition hasn't even started, yet you both know the outcome? I never realized you had the ability to predict the future."

The two of them were blocked by the Emperor, making their frustration even greater.

Anyone with eyes could see that Great Shen had no chance of winning; how could the Emperor be so muddled!

If they break the agreement with Dongrong Country now and offer some compensation, it would still be salvageable. But if they proceed and lose, everything will truly be over. Will there even be time for regret then!

The two wanted to argue further, but unexpectedly, Bai Li Hongxuan's expression suddenly turned grim, his face darkening as if a storm were about to break: "Anyone who is so discouraging and doesn't want to watch the martial display should leave immediately. Don't make Me order them to be thrown out."