I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 218 - 216: Xi Yuan Tournament (Part 42)

After landing, the three teams immediately split into two factions, the Dedicated Troublemakers Team and the Tu Ling Team stood together, glaring malevolently at the Desert Boat on the opposite side.

Sensing the murderous intent, the hairs on the back of Chen Qi’s neck stood on end.

"Wha-what are you doing?"

Cui Tianxiao sneered as he stepped forward, bending his bow to aim directly at Chen Qi’s chest: "Of course it’s to eliminate you!"

"Whoosh——" The Thunder Arrow shot out, and Chen Qi rolled on the ground, dodging it.

"Cui Tianxiao! Brother Cui——! Let’s talk things over, don’t resort to violence!"

"You with the beard, calling me brother? Prepare to die——!"

Cui Tianxiao’s Thunder Arrows shot out one after another, scaring Chen Qi into quickly using Elemental Power to defend.

While Cui Tianxiao dealt with Chen Qi, Pei Nan also engaged with Shangguan Lin Yuan, and Chou Xiaoyuan blocked Shangguan Xian Yu, leaving Bai Ling, the non-combatant Healing Master, ignored by all.

Bai Ling saw clearly, the Dedicated Troublemakers Team had allied with the Tu Ling Team, determined to send the Desert Boat Team off with zero points.

Having spent a lot of energy and Primordial Spirit due to the Bone Scraper, the Desert Boat Team stood no chance against the elite of the other two teams. The battle quickly reached a conclusion, with Cui Tianxiao achieving a swift victory.

Chen Qi, rigid from the electric shock, lay on the ground, trembling like a fish out of water, as Cui Tianxiao approached to activate his Transmission Array.

At this moment, Bai Ling shouted:

"Wait——! I have something to say!"

The Thunder Arrow in Cui Tianxiao’s hand hovered just five centimeters from Chen Qi’s chest. He maintained his stance, eyes fixed on her, waiting for her to continue.

Bai Ling swallowed, raising her voice: "Our Desert Boat Team also wants to form an alliance with you!"

Cui Tianxiao raised an eyebrow, was this a case of joining them after failing to beat them?

Bai Ling glanced at Ye Qingting, then at Song Shurun, finally fixing her gaze on Li Xing, seriously stating:

"On behalf of the Desert Boat Team, I promise that we will refrain from competing for first or second place, and will do our utmost to assist you in preventing the Tian Yi Team from reaching the island. Our only request is to remain on the island."

Each match in the Military Academy showdown has ranking points, first place earns four points, second place three, third place two, and fourth place one. Forfeiting or being knocked out results in zero points.

If the Desert Boat Team is knocked out by competitors here, they’ll score zero in this match, trailing even the Tu Ling Team’s scores. After all, last match, the Tu Ling Team persisted to the end, despite some hiccups, they weren’t knocked out. They secured fourth, scoring one point.

Li Xing remained expressionless, Bai Ling couldn’t tell if she was interested in her proposal. As Bai Ling spoke, Shangguan Xian Yu was captured, and Lin Yuan’s side was losing.

Bai Ling was anxious; her request had been humbly reduced to the dust, pleading for mercy from the two elite teams.

Bai Ling didn’t want to plead so lowly, but if she didn’t take a chance, they’d be out with zero points, rendering all efforts and dedication futile, and causing Xi Yuan Academy’s reputation to decline. The responsibility was too great for her to bear.

Bai Ling tried to lower her stance, speaking softly:

"Captain Ye, Captain Song, I know that with the current strength of the Desert Boat Team, we aren’t in a position to bargain with you. Truly, whether we’re eliminated or not doesn’t affect your team’s ranking, but if you accept my proposal and spare the Desert Boat Team, you’ll effectively gain additional support. The competition evolves rapidly, who can guarantee the Tian Yi Team won’t emerge victoriously?"

Ye Qingting and Song Shurun exchanged a glance, seeing mutual interest in each other’s eyes.

Bai Ling’s words were true, who could guarantee that when Li Xing and Lin Yin were competing, the Tian Yi Team wouldn’t make an appearance? If the Tian Yi Team appeared, while Li Xing and Lin Yin hadn’t decided the victor and couldn’t multitask, they wouldn’t confidently claim they could block the Tian Yi Team, preventing Chu Yunyi from capitalizing. If the Tian Yi Team triumphed, where would they cry?

It was merely the ease of lifting a hand for an extra layer of security, why not take the opportunity?

Ye Qingting looked at Li Xing, who nodded, Bai Ling’s heart finally settled.

"Alright, we agree to your request, provided Captain Bai keeps her word."

"Definitely!" In front of millions of viewers, how could she break her promise?

In the stands, Xi Yuan Academy’s Principal Xu Tai was greatly relieved by Bai Ling’s clever adaptability.

Straight as a bowstring, left on the roadside, whether in life or work, it’s those like Bai Ling, who understand compromise and flexibility, able to trample ego when necessary, that achieve greatness.

Though the Desert Boat Team was unlucky, Bai Ling’s leadership and decision-making was not lacking.

He believed given the current predicament of the Desert Boat Team, Bai Ling’s actions were undoubtedly the most correct, trading the smallest cost for the greatest gain.

Compared to Xu Tai, Yuan Kai’s mood was far less serene. Two team alliance had turned to three teams, despite Tian Yi Team’s prowess, facing such a gang-up left little chance!

It was infuriating, all because of that Li Xing, if she hadn’t proposed the alliance, how would the situation have escalated!

——————

On Lake Heart Island.

Li Xing and Lin Yin stood ten meters apart, facing each other, with others dispersed around them, watching the duel.

Cui Tianxiao and Song Shurun stood respectively before their team flags, waiting for Li Xing and Lin Yin to divide results, for the winning team to retrieve their flag first, the losing team second.

Lin Yin’s gaze was eager and bloodthirsty, the elements surging around him, exuding immense pressure. But his intimidation paled before Li Xing.

"Do you want to battle weapons, fists, or Elemental Power?"

Lin Yin chuckled lowly: "If possible, I want to try them all."

"Then let’s go!"

As soon as Li Xing finished speaking, they both charged like arrows from a bow, rushing towards each other at high speed, so fast that others only saw blurry shadows.

Li Xing and Lin Yin exchanged three rapid blows in the air before separating, each retreating to their starting points.

Lin Yin’s finger bones throbbed faintly, likely fracturing, but it did nothing to quench his blazing battle spirit.

Li Xing was somewhat surprised. Though she only used half her strength in those three punches, with her immense power, few could withstand her blows without their bones shattering. Lin Yin had some skills.

"Ha——!"

Lin Yin laughed loudly, launching the assault first, aiming a fierce kick at Li Xing’s abdomen. Li Xing dodged sideways, slapping towards Lin Yin’s shoulder.

Missing his kick, Lin Yin anticipated Li Xing’s counterattack on his upper body, instantly shifting his weight to his left foot, rapidly spinning to evade Li Xing’s punch, retracting his right foot to kick towards Li Xing’s back again.

Hearing the sinister wind behind her, Li Xing leaned forward quickly, as Lin Yin’s leg swept over her head. Li Xing executed a move, Spirited Snake Explores its Nest, extending her right arm from beneath her left armpit diagonally behind, while twisting her body left, rotating gracefully by 180 degrees to face Lin Yin. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Lin Yin never expected that while he was attacking Li Xing’s back one moment, he’d be hit squarely in the face by her the next.

"Ugh——!"

Lin Yin groaned, his left eye immediately bruising.