Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 287 - 0286 spy

Chapter 287: 0286 spy

It’s no wonder Mu Zhige and Lin Wurou were dumbstruck; the only one who dared to cozy up to the leader of the Dragon Group was the person in front of them.

At that moment, Ye Qiu stood beside Mei Huiling, calling her ’Shi Niang’ (master’s wife) repeatedly, which left both of them perplexed.

Since when had the team leader become Ye Qiu’s Shi Niang? And who was Ye Qiu’s master?

A pile of questions filled their minds, but they were too hesitant to ask outright.

Mu Zhige and Lin Wurou approached Mei Huiling and said in unison, "Leader, we didn’t expect you to arrive before us."

Mei Huiling smiled. She hadn’t traveled to Mount Hua with the other Dragon Group members because something had delayed her, but although she left later, she had arrived here first.

As for Si Ma’ao, Mu Chujian, Yuan Zongguang, and others, they had already reached the summit and were standing behind, watching the group.

"Rest here for now, or you might want to observe the skills of these martial artists. It’s good to learn from the strengths of others," Mei Huiling suggested to everyone.

Mu Zhige, Lin Wurou, and Li Xiaohu nodded in agreement. Si Ma’ao showed little interest, merely lifting his eyelids briefly, while Mu Chujian and Yuan Zongguang nodded slightly and did not refute the leader’s orders.

Turning her head, Mei Huiling said to Ye Qiu, "This must be your first time attending the Martial Arts Conference, right?"

"You’re right, Shi Niang. Previously, my master forbade me from interacting with martial artists, and I had only heard of the Martial Arts Conference but never experienced it firsthand," replied Ye Qiu.

Upon mentioning Ye Qiu’s master, Mei Huiling’s expression grew more serious, and her changed attitude towards Ye Qiu was entirely due to a critical realization.

Since the man who always avoided her was Ye Qiu’s master, there was no point in tormenting Ye Qiu; it would be better to start with Ye Qiu and thus compel that elusive man to willingly meet her.

This was the scene Mu Zhige had just witnessed.

"It’s okay. Although the temperaments of those among the martial artists are a bit strange, they are easier to get along with than ordinary people. As long as you earn their respect with your strength, you can establish a foothold anywhere," Mei Huiling explained.

Ye Qiu looked enlightened, sensing Mei Huiling’s importance placed on him.

Seeing Ye Qiu whispering with the leader, Mu Zhige, Lin Wurou, and Li Xiaohu all had different expressions. To say they were envious might be too strong, but it wasn’t exactly jealousy either.

Si Ma’ao couldn’t stand it. Here was Ye Qiu, who had just joined the Dragon Group and was already so familiar with the leader, even addressing her as Shi Niang.

Why him?

Si Ma’ao didn’t express it, but his envy and jealousy were hidden deep within him. Watching the leader being so familiar with Ye Qiu, Si Ma’ao felt an irritation he couldn’t suppress.

The leader rarely joked with Dragon Group members like this, but ever since Ye Qiu’s appearance, the leader’s smiles had become more frequent, especially today. It had been a long time since he saw the usually stern leader smile instead of keeping a straight face.

Si Ma’ao’s thoughts were unknown to anyone, and Ye Qiu had no idea Si Ma’ao held such resentment towards him.

At that moment, a slender figure appeared on the combat platform. Upon closer inspection, it was a young woman.

Facing the woman was an equally thin man who looked at her with a scornful smile and said, "I’m lucky, having a beautiful lady as my opponent."

"You talk too much."

"Ha ha, quite the temper. I wonder how it compares to your strength?" The man’s expression changed, ready to make his move. Although challenging a female martial artist might seem ungentlemanly, it was the Martial Arts Conference, and if one didn’t seize the moment to showcase oneself, how could they catch the attention of the esteemed seniors?

The man had good intentions, but upon engaging with the woman, he found her quite troublesome.

Ye Qiu was chatting with Mei Huiling when he saw Ye Zi appear on the battle platform, so he immediately moved closer to the platform.

"Madam, I’m afraid I have something to take care of," Ye Qiu quickly explained, his body already moving toward the front of the platform.

Ye Zi had actually come to participate in the North-South Martial Arts Tournament as well, which meant that the Southern Demon Du Ying must also be there.

Du Ying, that extraordinary figure who had left a profound impression on Ye Qiu, had once battled him by the sea. During that battle, Du Ying had broken through to the True Qi realm and advanced into the ranks of the masters. It was an achievement that Ye Qiu genuinely admired.

However, there was a score that Ye Qiu eventually had to settle with Du Ying—more precisely, he was settling it on behalf of Shen Mengchen.

Shen Tianlong’s death, Shen Mengchen may not speak of it, but Ye Qiu knew it still weighed on her heart.

Ye Qiu squeezed toward the edge of the platform; the fight between Ye Zi and the man was still unresolved. Looking up at Ye Zi’s movements, he was somewhat surprised—had this girl’s skills improved so much, all thanks to that Du Ying?

Would she stop him if she knew he was going to make a move against Du Ying?

As this thought flashed through his mind, Ye Qiu felt someone pat his shoulder.

"Brother Ye."

Following that was a familiar voice. Ye Qiu turned around and saw a face filled with smiles, and he immediately said, "It’s Brother Meng."

It was Meng Chong.

"Haha, Brother Ye, I knew you’d come; I was really looking forward to seeing you shine at the tournament," Meng Chong laughed heartily.

Meng Chong waved his hand and said loudly, "Come, let’s step outside. It’s too crowded here."

Ye Qiu nodded, and the two of them squeezed through the crowd.

Once they were clear of the crowd and it was a bit more spacious, they sat down on a stone bench. Ye Qiu smiled and said, "Brother Meng, you were also pushing your way to the front of the platform. Are you very interested in the person on the platform?"

Meng Chong laughed awkwardly and spoke softly, "Brother Ye, you don’t know—this girl on the platform is no ordinary person. She’s the first disciple of the Southern Demon, I was just curious to see what made the disciple of such an eccentric person special, so I couldn’t help but take a closer look."

"However, in my opinion, she’s just a young girl. Her strength is so-so," Meng Chong said casually.

Listening to Meng Chong’s evaluation of Ye Zi, Ye Qiu couldn’t help but want to laugh, although what Meng Chong said wasn’t wrong; in his eyes, Ye Zi also seemed to be just a young girl.

Yet at the moment, what intrigued Ye Qiu the most was the Southern Demon Du Ying.

"Brother Meng, could you tell me more about this Southern Demon?" Ye Qiu asked.

"What, Brother Ye doesn’t know about the Southern Demon?" Meng Chong asked in return, somewhat surprised.

"I’ve heard a bit, but know very little indeed. I hope you can enlighten me," Ye Qiu smiled.

Meng Chong clapped his hands and said, "Very well, speaking of the Southern Demon, I have to mention his bizarre behaviors. He always does unexpected things, and he got his nickname ’Demon’ because of this."

"For instance, he once made a move and wiped out a whole family overnight."

"He kills like a butcher, yet sometimes he also practices medicine to help the world, making it difficult to discern whether he is a good person or a bad one..."