Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 282: I Think We Should Be More Cautious

Hose’s gaze was somewhat sinister.

Xiao Zhan immediately understood; this was a cue to kill the opponent.

He slightly frowned, "Isn’t it a bit too much to kill someone right from the start? The other two will surely retaliate against our people in the same manner."

Hose hadn’t expected Xiao Zhan to object, "Then what do you suggest, Master?"

"I think we should be more cautious."

"How so?"

"Kill all three of them."

Hose: ...Well said.

He gave Xiao Zhan a thumbs up, truly worthy of being his master, considering even the risks that lay ahead.

With his own genius Machine Brain, how had he not thought of this?

At this moment, Ghost Abacus also chimed in, "That’s right, and don’t be afraid. As long as we claim the first place, killing the Li family will be a breeze! We’ll split their wealth equally, half for you and half for me..."

"Get lost."

Hose pushed him aside; they hadn’t even started, and he was already dividing the spoils.

He looked at Li Cungao, the host on the Martial Arts Square, and said, "The martial contest doesn’t forbid killing, but Li Cungao is from the Li Corporation, and his strength has already reached Fifth Grade."

"Master, if you kill a member of the Li family in front of him, it might be difficult. He will surely intervene at a crucial moment."

The grand Li family, how could they not employ some tricks to ensure their absolute victory?

Not just overtly, where they invest vast resources to cultivate two Fourth Grade young martial artists,

but also covertly, they had laid out a series of plans to ensure that surprises do not occur.

Just like Li Cungao, the host.

If a member of the Li family were to kill someone from another family during the contest, he would definitely not intervene. But if someone from another family attempted to kill a member of the Li family, he would surely step in.

Xiao Zhan released his Perception energy, probing Li Cungao, whose Fifth Grade strength could not detect Xiao Zhan’s spiritual probe.

Thus, Xiao Zhan needn’t worry about being discovered.

A moment later, he withdrew his perception and said, "Alright, I understand. Don’t worry, I won’t make a move unless necessary, but once I do, I guarantee that old man won’t be able to react in time!"

Hearing this, Hose’s expression didn’t change much.

He knew Xiao Zhan had the capability; he was merely reminding him.

However, Ghost Abacus, standing by, was slightly surprised upon hearing this; he had never seen Xiao Zhan’s actual strength, nor had Hose told him about it.

He only had a vague concept of Xiao Zhan’s power.

Now hearing him say this, his concept became somewhat clearer.

Killing someone in front of a Fifth Grade, and making them unable to react?

Does this mean Xiao Zhan also possesses the strength to contest a Fifth Grade Spirit Master?

His heart trembled slightly, his gaze towards Xiao Zhan changing.

If that was the case, it seemed not bad for Xiao Zhan to be his master and Xiao Zhan was much more open-minded than the old-fashioned Ye Wuming.

Following Xiao Zhan might just set him soaring.

However, he still needed to observe more.

He made up his mind.

But what he didn’t notice was that all his expressions had been noticed by Hose.

Hose’s mouth curled into a slight grin; his plan seemed to be working.

He intentionally did not reveal Xiao Zhan’s true strength to Ghost Abacus, as he wanted him to discover Xiao Zhan’s remarkable capabilities inadvertently—after all, surprise is most lethal when unexpected.

If he had laid all of Xiao Zhan’s cards on the table, Ghost Abacus’s shock would only be temporary.

Shock is fleeting, and the climax cannot be sustained, resulting in a lesser degree of acknowledgment towards Xiao Zhan from Ghost Abacus.

Subtle and prolonged discoveries could significantly solidify someone’s recognition and acceptance under the dual climax of exploration and shock.

This was the brilliance of Hose’s strategy.

...

Soon, the duel commenced.

Xiao Zhan, as the opening contestant, was naturally the first to step up.

To his surprise, his first opponent turned out to be from the Han Family.

Han Shicong, the cousin of Han Dingxiang.

"Han Yu, you bastard, my cousin has been waiting for you for three years, and you dared to form a contract with another woman! You deserve to die!" Han Shicong yelled, pointing his longsword at Xiao Zhan.

Han Dingxiang was not only the precious daughter of Han Jinhui but also the darling of the entire Han Family; many family members adored her.

The brothers, including Han Shicong, also cherished Han Dingxiang on normal days.

They all wished for Han Dingxiang to live a happy life.

Everyone was happy for Han Dingxiang when Han Yu came back, but unexpectedly, Han Yu had formed a contract with another woman.

He had abandoned Han Dingxiang, which infuriated them!

Especially Han Shicong, who was determined to win this duel for his cousin, to defeat Han Yu, make him lose face in front of the Han Family, and regret his actions!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan’s face remained unchanged, but inside he felt helpless.

Han Dingxiang truly was the darling of the Han Family, with so many rising in her defense.

But this emotional debt was not his, it was Han Yu’s, it had nothing to do with him, Xiao Zhan.

He didn’t bother saying much, merely channeled his Spirit Manipulation Energy, preparing to start the fight.

Seeing this, Han Shicong also frowned, mobilized his Spirit Manipulation Energy, swearing to make Xiao Zhan suffer!

Below the stage, Han Dingxiang finally raised her head, daring to look at Han Yu.

The moment she saw that familiar face, Han Dingxiang’s heartbeat uncontrollably quickened.

That face was so familiar—the familiar contours, lips, nose, and the corners of the eyes, even down to each strand of hair, all were deeply etched in her mind.

It had been three years since she last saw him, yet in that moment, those three years felt like mere seconds.

Han Yu was back.

Tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her face.

Her heart, which she thought had been dead and cold for days, she believed was cold enough to control her longing for Han Yu. But the moment she saw him, she realized just how frail her supposed coldness was.

The heart is not ice; it is a fire that, even when extinguished, remains embers—embers that flare with a blow of wind or a single sighting!

She couldn’t help but want to rush to Han Yu right there and then.

As she restrained this impulse, she suddenly noticed beside Xiao Zhan there stood a woman with an exceptional presence.

Her focus had been entirely on Xiao Zhan before, so she had completely overlooked the presence of Ye Youlong.

Now, as she noticed Ye Youlong, her passionate impulse cooled as if doused with ice water, calming down significantly.

Meanwhile, she felt as though she’d been drenched in cold water, sinking back down into her seat.