The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 127 - 126 League Match 12, Alliance

Chapter 127: Chapter 126 League Match 12, Alliance

Qu Tong led her team to kill a level four Star Beast, bringing their score to 6900 points, but she dropped one place in the ranking, to seventh.

The first place score was now nearing 10,000 points, with second place at 8950 points held by Wen Qing from the Second Military Academy, and third place with 8000 points was Qu Tianzhang from the Third Military Academy, with fourth to eighth places not differing by much.

Qu Tong knew the third place, her eldest cousin, had S-rank spiritual power.

And who was Wen Qing?

The gossip king Cheng Yao and students from Fei Wenxing briefed everyone, Wen Qing, with SS-rank physical constitution, was the half-brother of Major Wen, and also Wen Zong’s twin brother, who achieved first place in the entrance exam of the Second Military Academy.

Wen Qing was in the same class as Lan Xingye, but his end-term written exam score was also good; with his strength, he should have been promoted to third grade a long time ago.

However, Wen You’s father, who is also the commander of the Fourth Army Corps, took advantage of a small-scale insect tide outbreak in the Southern Border where he was stationed two years ago, to let Wen Qing gain some battlefield experience and earn the rank of Sergeant.

This year, he returned to the academy for studies.

Compared to Wen Zong, Wen Qing was obviously much more formidable, and having battlefield experience, his capabilities were surely more solid than an average student’s.

Taking advantage of the rest time, Fei Wenxing and Cheng Yao also divulged what they knew about the top ten contestants.

On the fifth day, they encountered increasingly more teams.

Although Qu Tong tried to avoid them, encounters were inevitable.

Fortunately, after several days of experience, everyone’s strength had slightly improved, and their coordination had become more tacit.

Qu Tong led them to first ambush and take out part of the people, and then reap the rewards, trying to conserve strength to avoid stronger teams or Star Beasts in the later stages.

It wasn’t until they eliminated four teams, one of which was from the First Military Academy, that Xu An reminded Qu Tong something was amiss.

Even though battles between teams had become relatively more intense, encountering four teams in less than half a day was clearly abnormal, especially since Qu Tong was trying to avoid others.

And those teams were obviously targeting them, attacking as soon as they met.

Before they could discuss the result, Qu Tong’s expression suddenly changed.

"What’s wrong, Sister Tong?" Cheng Yao asked nervously upon seeing Qu Tong fall silent.

He didn’t forget to look around, but they were surrounded by bushes on three sides, and he discovered nothing.

"I think I heard something," Qu Tong said without elaboration.

The other party was getting closer, and Qu Tong believed Song Ke and Cheng Yao would soon notice.

Indeed, Song Ke used his spiritual power to investigate and grew serious, "Someone else is coming."

"Summon the Mechas," Qu Tong commanded.

Qu Tong’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly; the strength of this team was not weak, beyond what Song Ke and the others could handle.

The badge could not be removed, but summoning a Mecha could temporarily hide the badge, unless the person was defeated and the emergency button was pressed.

Sounds came from the bushes, and Xu An and the others focused intently on the source of the noise.

After a while, a team of eight emerged, led by a girl with tea-colored curly hair.

Qu Tong’s black gun barrel pointed directly at the girl’s badge, from the Fifth Military Academy, Mi Nuo, the team ranked fifth in the points leaderboard.

Mi Nuo wasn’t panicked by this scene, glancing over at the poised Mechas in front of her with a straightforward smile, "You do realize that this is just a prop gun, don’t you? At this distance and with you on guard, I could completely dodge."

Qu Tong was not irritated and put away her gun, stepping out from behind Rong Yueqing’s pink Mecha, "So, shall we talk, beautiful Miss Mi Nuo?"

Pleased by Qu Tong’s address, Mi Nuo stepped forward, each step carrying the poise of a noble lady.

"I quite like you as well. What would the Princess Consort like to discuss?"

"Let’s talk about your reasons for targeting us."

"It’s not something that can’t be said. Princess Consort, think about it — have you offended anyone?"

Qu Tong raised an eyebrow. Who else could it be?

She then heard Mi Nuo continue: "Now many people on the field know your location, and each person in a team will get a bottle of mid-grade Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion just for eliminating you."

"Was it Lan Xingye who promised you this?"

"Not exactly," Mi Nuo said, shaking a finger.

"And you believe that?"

"Of course, we believe it. Isn’t there live replay? Eliminating you isn’t that difficult. We get points and a mid-grade Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion — what a great deal."

"A bottle of mid-grade Spirit Power Potion is only 200,000, and eight bottles add up to just 1.6 million. Miss Mi Nuo shouldn’t be short of money, right?" said Qu Tong, sizing up Mi Nuo indifferently.

The daughter of the Mi Family, even in uniform combat attire, one could discern her wealth from the details.

Her earrings were pink diamonds, her combat boots were made of genuine leather, her computer was from rare mineral materials, and even the nail polish was an exclusive Cat’s Eye Rose Gold.

With a breezy smile, Mi Nuo crossed her arms: "Of course, I’m not short on money, but no one would refuse extra potions."

"Is that so? Then Miss Mi Nuo, would you consider forming an alliance with me?"

"Where’s your sincerity?" asked Mi Nuo, raising her delicate, willow-like eyebrows.

Qu Tong beckoned Mi Nuo with her hand.

Half in doubt, Mi Nuo leaned in closer.

In a volume only the two could hear, Qu Tong whispered near Mi Nuo’s ear: "I’ll give you two bottles of Advanced Mind Stabilizing Potion to protect us and get into the second round."

A flash of light sparked in Mi Nuo’s eyes, but she then hesitated: "You’re now public enemy number one; the risk is a bit high."

Qu Tong understood Mi Nuo’s implication. She took a step back and said reluctantly, "If Miss Mi Nuo isn’t willing, then I can only consider finding another partner."

Caught off guard by Qu Tong’s unconventional move, Mi Nuo immediately revealed her merchant nature: "Since negotiations have fallen through, we can only stick to the original plan. Princess Consort, you might not have the chance to form alliances with anyone else."

"That’s alright. Our team isn’t that strong to begin with; getting eliminated isn’t a pity. But it would be a shame if Miss Mi Nuo, with her S-rank physique, got eliminated."

"How could I possibly..." Mi Nuo started to say but stopped midway when she saw Qu Tong raise her left hand, her pupils dilating.

In between Qu Tong’s fair fingers, the round object with a bold ’S’ on it was none other than Mi Nuo’s badge.

Even Xu An and the others were stunned. They had been keeping an eye on Qu Tong the whole time but hadn’t noticed when she made her move.

The expression on Mi Nuo’s face changed immediately, her smile turning friendly: "Princess Consort, your conditions are very tempting. I represent our team in agreeing to a temporary alliance with you."

The last few words seemed to be gritted out between clenched teeth.

"Could you return my badge now?"

"How do I know you won’t break the alliance as soon as you get it back?"

"Don’t worry, I give you my word as a member of the Mi Family. I have integrity in martial ethics, unlike some people." Mi Nuo rolled her eyes in an unbecoming manner.

Two bottles of Advanced Mind Stabilizing Potion were a good deal for her, she had just been trying to get more out of it.

Pah! Trying to secure more benefits reasonably.

Qu Tong wasn’t angered by Mi Nuo’s insinuations. She decided to trust her for the time being and tossed the badge over.

"Pleasure doing business," replied Qu Tong.

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