ocean-life Chapter 50 - 50 50 Defeated Foe
Chapter 50 - 50 50 Defeated Foe
Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Defeated Foe Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Defeated Foe “You’re saying Russell could win?” Lady Meryl exclaimed in surprise as she watched Russell being overpowered in the fight. “He’s only just awakened his battle qi, whereas Rolin has been cultivating her battle qi for four to five years!”
She knew her younger son had inherited her beauty, but also knew he had not inherited his father’s talent for cultivation.
Of course, she also knew her elder daughter hadn’t inherited her beauty, but had received Baron Roman’s talent for cultivation.
At thirteen, she had already awakened the qi seed and cultivated true battle qi. Now, five years later, her battle qi was even more powerful.
So she was somewhat unable to understand the current situation.
“He might win, or he might lose, depending on whether Rolin can calm down. But right now, it seems Rolin is becoming more and more anxious…” said the Baron.
He then added, “Russell’s combat talent is far more outstanding than his cultivation talent. He is steady and making progress, skillfully avoiding his weaknesses, just like… just like a coiled poisonous snake, waiting patiently for the fatal strike.”
“Like your King of Ebony-waisted Snakes?” Lady Meryl mused.
The Blackwaist Serpent is the most commonly seen venomous snake in Glowing Valley and is also considered a local specialty, with its gall, meat, and blood all serving as auxiliary materials for magic elixirs.
Moreover, among these Blackwaist Serpents, there was born a Fantasy Beast—the King of Ebony-waisted Snakes—which had been contracted by Baron Roman.
The domain granted to Russell, Wuyao Snake Manor, was named after this Fantasy Beast—the King of Ebony-waisted Snakes was originally discovered within the manor itself.
However, as the farmlands of the Wuyao Snake Manor were plowed, sightings of the Blackwaist Serpents became increasingly rare.
“Indeed, very much so,” the Baron smiled.
Meanwhile, the battle grew more intense. Rolin, unable to gain the upper hand, became increasingly impatient; her moves becoming wide and reckless, desperate only to defeat Russell as quickly as possible.
Yet Russell remained as unhurried as before, as if he had encased himself in a turtle shell, blocking when he could, dodging when he couldn’t, and never rashly counterattacking against Rolin. However, when an opportunity presented itself, he would strike with a sword thrust, throwing Rolin into disarray.
A hundred rounds passed.
Rolin was panting for breath, and Russell was also in a bad way, his battle qi nearly exhausted.
It was at this time that Rolin swung her red sword, attempting to increase her strength to destroy Russell’s resistance.
But her battle qi was somewhat insufficient, causing her footwork to become slightly disordered.
A glint flashed in Russell’s eyes, as he finally caught the lethal opportunity he had been desperately
After changing, without lingering for idle chitchat, the castle bell had already started to ring.
Lady Ingrid had arrived.
Escorting the elderly lady were her Uncle Roson’s family, Mrs. Clara, and her first cousins Royal and Royer.
A lengthy series of greetings ensued.
Everyone escorted today’s birthday celebrant into the great hall of the castle.
“All the little sparklers are gathered; this pleases me more than the holidays,” Lady Ingrid said, beaming with joy. Her favorite sight was the Fluorescent Fungi Family thriving and bustling.
But there were also regrets. She looked around the crowd and sighed, “Roby didn’t come again? How many years has it been since she last came back?”
Roby was Russell’s aunt, married to Baron Gold Davis Golden Cap.
Baron Roman comforted her, “My sister has always been frail and cannot stand the cold. This journey through ice and snow, she couldn’t make it, as you know.”
“If she can’t come back, you must go and visit her more often.”
“Don’t worry, I will.”
On the other hand, Russell was held up by his Uncle Roson. The two of them chatted for a while, mainly about the duties of a lord’s vassal.
“You’ve managed to hunt Snow Ghosts and Eric has been promoted to Phantom Beast Knight, which is very good. Finally, someone can share my burden.” Roson had a similar facial profile to Baron Roman but appeared far more ordinary, the type that wouldn’t stand out in a crowd.
“I’m still learning, Uncle.”
“Then learn from your uncle. In the future, you will need to take on the work of interacting with people all over the territory.”
“I understand.”
“There’s one more thing. Royal has cultivated a Qi Seed, and I plan to send him to be a Knight Squire. So I wanted to ask you, if you’re thinking of taking on Knight Squires, I hope to send Royal to you.”
“This…” Russell was surprised but quickly shook his head, “My Battle Qi cultivation has just begun; I haven’t considered taking on Knight Squires yet.”
Roson was not surprised and said, “Alright, I’ll ask around.”