"Turns out it's him. He said he was accompanying the Young Master, but he's actually here to participate in the martial arts competition for the arranged marriage."

You Xiaoxiao became interested.

"Xiao Ju, the guy who's competing with this guy, was he recruited by my dad?"

You Xiaoxiao found the muscular man very familiar.

She suddenly remembered something King You Lan once said.

King You Lan had said that if he encountered someone he liked, he would find some skilled people to compete with them.

If he met someone he didn't like, he could make them lose with any random reason, so there was no need to worry at all.

"Miss, it really seems so."

Xiao Ju also recognized the muscular man, and nodded along with You Xiaoxiao.

"My dad's taste and mine are pretty similar; you've scored big time. This husband is good, suitable for you."

You Xiaoxiao teased, making Xiao Ju's cheeks flush red. Only the Miss would joke with Xiao Ju like this.

"Miss, actually this person is quite suitable for you. Look, he's not reckless, and he stays calm and collected when facing his opponent, always thinking about how to counter their attacks."

Moreover, the muscular man had attacked several times, yet Tang Rao merely defended without attacking.

When the right moment came, Tang Rao used just one move, and his opponent fell to the ground.

Tang Rao won.

"Miss, you see? I told you he's got good skills. Earlier, when we accidentally bumped into him, that weak appearance was definitely just a trick."

Xiao Ju, who was brought up by You Xiaoxiao and was quite sharp, quickly figured out the situation and immediately told You Xiaoxiao.

"What you're saying does make some sense."

You Xiaoxiao stroked her chin, but she didn't know what Tang Rao's intentions were for doing this.

Could it be that seeing Xiao Ju's looks, then seeing Xiao Ju's status, he thought Xiao Ju was You Xiaoxiao, the female lead of this martial arts competition for marriage, so he got scared?

You Xiaoxiao became intrigued by the person before her.

"Xiao Ju, keep an eye on this young man's competition for me. When it's his turn, make sure you call me."

You Xiaoxiao leisurely took some fruit and switched scenes on the screen, seeing if there were any other handsome young men.

The Miss had never been so interested in other men, Tang Rao was the first. It seemed Tang Rao had indeed caught You Xiaoxiao's attention.

Each pair was fiercely competing, except for Tang Rao's side.

To let his opponents feel some sense of achievement, Tang Rao always let them have a few moves first. Once their confidence was sky-high, he would immediately reverse the situation, turning from defense to offense, defeating them in a single move.

During this time, Tang Rao, being merely an Eighth Layer Immortal Monarch, even managed to defeat two Ninth Layer Immortal Monarchs.

"He's truly a monster."

Tang Rao had just defeated a Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch and cursed at the fallen person.

"How beautiful is King You Lan's daughter that all of you are rushing to take a look? After I defeat you, I'll give You Xiaoxiao to my master. Then, you'll realize I was actually saving you. Bunch of idiots."

Tang Rao portrayed himself as a righteous hero.

Thinking about how many people he'd saved from a deep abyss, Tang Rao looked proud.

On the day of my master's wedding, all you hooligans better bring precious gifts to thank me.

Tang Rao had seen You Xiaoxiao and was a hundred percent sure she was a beauty only found in the heavens, rarely seen on earth, a heavenly fairy no mortal could resist.

Like You Xiaoxiao, King You Lan was also watching everything on the Array screen.

Tang Rao was naturally the man King You Lan admired the most so far, whether it was Tang Rao's bravery or skills, others couldn't match even a tenth of them.

"This kid is not bad, he's brave and clever, very suitable for Xiaoxiao."

King You Lan clapped his hands, and though he rarely praised anyone, he spoke highly of Tang Rao.

"Your Highness has a discerning eye, this young man is indeed a rare talent. Who knows if he can make it to the end."

King You Lan's confidant also applauded in approval.

Tang Rao had no idea his every move was being watched by others, he was still feeling quite pleased with himself, not realizing that his earlier words had already reached King You Lan's ears.

The competition was in full swing, and soon only ten people were left in King You Lan's underground palace.

"Oh no, only ten are left. Please, let there be someone who can beat me, okay?"

Tang Rao even considered begging the Heavenly Dao for a chance to lose.

Dear heavens, for the sake of my sincerity, please spare me this once. I swear I'll be a good person from now on.

Tang Rao hadn't even finished praying when the examiner came onto the stage again.

"Next, you can choose your opponent to battle with. Among the ten, pick anyone you like. The last one standing gets the chance to win Miss You Xiaoxiao."

From the examiner's eyes, Tang Rao saw envy.

Maybe his eyes were blurry; otherwise, he wouldn't have misunderstood people's intentions.

After all, You Xiaoxiao was so ugly.

When choosing, everyone would definitely pick someone weaker than themselves.

Tang Rao didn't pick anyone. After all, no one here was a match for Tang Rao.

The strongest was just a Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch; he had already defeated two Ninth Layer Immortal Monarchs, so one more was no big deal.

The first eight people quickly formed groups, and Tang Rao battled with a Sixth Layer Immortal Monarch. He used only two moves, and even one of them was giving away. Not only did he win easily, but he also stood aside, sipping tea for a while.

Five were left, fighting in pairs.

One directly advanced.

Needless to say, no one chose the Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch. Tang Rao faced another Eighth Layer Immortal Monarch, using five moves.

And he won again.

After several bouts, only Tang Rao and a Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch were left on the stage.

"Please, beat me. I really don't want to marry You Xiaoxiao. I really can't stand You Xiaoxiao's appearance."

Facing a Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch, if Tang Rao pretended to lose, the organizers probably wouldn't notice.

"Lad, I concede."

What?

Tang Rao wanted to slap himself hard.

"I'm over forty years old, unqualified to compete, sorry."

The Ninth Layer Immortal Monarch withdrew voluntarily, leaving Tang Rao momentarily stunned.

"What! You're messing with me!"

How could Tang Rao accept such a reality?

He just wanted to lose properly once, so why suddenly make him win?

He was not satisfied.

"Congratulations to contestant #500, Tang Rao, for winning. His Highness, King You Lan, is arriving."

After Tang Rao's victory, King You Lan finally revealed his true form.

"Boy, splendid skills! Congratulations on becoming my son-in-law."

This was exactly the outcome King You Lan wanted to see.

But Tang Rao was the complete opposite.

"Your Highness, King You Lan, you might have misunderstood. I came to compete on someone else's behalf. I'm not suitable, and if it ends up wronging the Little Princess, I can't bear such a big responsibility."

Clear it up first to avoid chaos later. Tang Rao explained upfront to prevent any scuffle with King You Lan if the groom turned out to be someone else.

As expected, upon hearing Tang Rao's words, King You Lan was enraged.

"Competing in someone else's stead?"

Everyone could hear King You Lan's voice trembling with anger.

"We have no concept of competing on someone else's behalf!"

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