171: The way to show off

Suddenly, flower petals scattered from the sky, covering the path they had taken.

The pedestrians blocking the way quickly cleared a path, and a man dressed in a black robe with Dragon patterns and golden carvings appeared before everyone.

He held a folding fan, his eyes slightly closed, facing them sideways, his posture outstanding, his appearance as handsome as Pan An, and his demeanor as refined as jade.

Behind him, there was also a blue-clad female, whose beauty was unparalleled, dreamlike and illusory, truly not of this world.

Only at this moment did everyone understand the meaning of: A Young Master as refined as jade, peerless in the world.

At a certain moment, Su Xiaobai opened his ink-like eyes, which resembled stars.

"What a handsome man!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim.

Immediately, Su Xiaobai's steps moved, and he walked unhurriedly towards Zhao Tiezhu.

The flower petals in the sky danced, but as they were about to fall on him, they seemed to possess sentience, cleverly avoiding him.

Passing through a myriad of flowers, yet not a single petal touched his body.

Dongfang Qian Yue, who was behind him, frowned slightly… What was he doing? Making such a showy display.

But she naturally didn't feel at ease letting Su Xiaobai approach Zhao Tiezhu alone, so she quickly followed behind him.

She looked at Zhao Tiezhu with a grave expression; the feeling he gave her was terrifyingly strong, even far stronger than Qing Shou in the Late Stage of the Void Soul Realm!

Zhao Tiezhu looked at Su Xiaobai with fervent eyes; he could even understand that last sentence, and it inexplicably gave people a very domineering feeling.

Moreover, that entrance with the scattering flower petals was exactly the feeling he wanted!

This man was to his liking!

"Little brother, did that last sentence come from your mouth?" He asked Su Xiaobai.

"Just now, the scene evoked emotions, reminding me of an old friend. It was a momentary realization, and I apologize for disturbing Hall Master Qitian."

Su Xiaobai held his folding fan, bowing slightly, a hint of melancholy appearing in his ink-black pupils, as if he was reminiscing about that old friend.

But it was precisely this Aura that gave people an inexplicable sense of melancholy!

"He has so many stories~ Sister, I think I've fallen for him, what should I do?" A young girl said, covering her flushed cheeks.

"Listen to your sister, this kind of man is just pretending to be profound. You can't handle him, let your sister do it!" Another older female wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth.

"Sister, how can you be like that?!"

The surroundings were buzzing with chatter, and many females showed admiration for Su Xiaobai.

Even Dongfang Qian Yue couldn't help but frown. Who exactly was he reminiscing about?

Was it his little apprentice? Or that Young Miss from the merchant association?

She was already by his side, and he was still thinking about other women. Are men truly so fickle?!

"Hmph!" Her cheeks puffed out slightly, a hint of jealousy appearing in her eyes.

"No disturbance, no disturbance!" Zhao Tiezhu waved his hands repeatedly, as if he felt bad for interrupting Su Xiaobai's reminiscence of an old friend.

He looked at him apologetically, "Sorry for disturbing you, little brother.

However, I see that little brother has an extraordinary Aura and is accompanied by a beauty. You are certainly no ordinary person. I wonder if you would be willing to come to my Ghost Gate Demon Sect and serve as the military advisor?"

"Hall Master, this person hasn't even started the interview yet? It's a bit too hasty to let him be the military advisor so easily, isn't it?" A subordinate beside him quickly said to him.

Zhao Tiezhu immediately frowned in anger, "What do you know?!"

He slapped him away!

"Ah!" The subordinate screamed and flew backward.

Zhao Tiezhu acted as if nothing had happened, laughing loudly at Su Xiaobai: "Little brother, you don't need to mind him. From the first moment I saw you, I felt a special connection with you!

If you come, I promise, the position of military advisor will be yours!" He patted his chest to guarantee.

"This…" Su Xiaobai looked hesitant, "Although I am indeed interested in the position of military advisor, with so many people present, it might cause resentment if I were to take it so easily."

"Just treat me as an ordinary applicant, Hall Master. Treat me as you would treat others; I am confident I can answer the questions," Su Xiaobai said with full confidence.

"Do you really want to do this? To be honest, the question I'm going to ask is not simple. So far, no one has been able to give me the answer I want," Zhao Tiezhu looked at him seriously.

"Don't worry, Hall Master, just ask the question."

"Alright!" Zhao Tiezhu sighed and said, "In a battle between two armies, what way of appearing do you think would make others admire me the most?"

Dongfang Qian Yue, who was beside him, frowned. What kind of question was this?

In a battle between two armies, he didn't ask how to deploy troops, but how to gain the most admiration? Is this person sick? Does he really think war is a game?

The few subordinates behind him also covered their faces helplessly. Their Hall Master was good in every aspect, except for his love of showing off in front of others!

He was either thinking about showing off in front of others all day, or he was on his way to show off in front of others!

But unfortunately, his own cultural level was not high, and every time he appeared, it was incredibly awkward.

Su Xiaobai's lips curved slightly. Sure enough, this Hall Master Qitian still loved to show off so much.

In this military advisor recruitment, literary talent was secondary; being skilled in the Dao of showing off was the main way to win his favor.

Su Xiaobai waved his hand, and a chessboard appeared in front of the two of them. On the chessboard, the black and white sides were battling, with the white pieces having a huge advantage, seemingly about to annihilate the black pieces.

"There are two ways to enter a battle that are most deeply ingrained in people's hearts. The first is to appear at a crucial moment." He expressionlessly placed a black piece on the chessboard.

As the black piece fell, the situation immediately reversed!

The black pieces, which had been in decline, suddenly came alive, turning defeat into victory!

"When the situation falls into a disadvantage, people long for a hero to stand up at the last moment, to turn the tide and prop up the collapsing edifice.

As the saying goes, the protagonist always appears at the last moment. If the Hall Master can stand out at this time, his prestige can reach its peak!" Su Xiaobai said slowly.

Zhao Tiezhu's eyes widened, and he slapped his hands together, "Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that!"

Su Xiaobai smiled slightly and waved his hand again. The chessboard changed again. This time, the white pieces had an even greater advantage, and the black pieces had already collapsed, pushed to the city walls.

He placed a black piece in the center of the chessboard, making a crisp sound.

And it was precisely this black piece that fell, like a bedrock, firmly holding the last line of defense.

"The second: One person resisting a million troops, one man guarding the pass, preventing ten thousand from passing! I, alone, am an army!" A faint glow flickered in Su Xiaobai's eyes, his tone incomparably domineering.

Zhao Tiezhu's body trembled violently. At this moment, he felt as if he had arrived at a city about to be breached, with sounds of fighting everywhere outside, the enemy army pressing down, and his side in mortal danger!

And he, alone, holding a blood-stained long spear, with his back to all living beings, covered in blood, fighting until death, guarding the entire border!

He gasped for breath, looking at the mountains of corpses around him, his chest already covered in scars. He let out a long roar to the sky!

"Who else!"

In the square, he suddenly stood up and let out a loud roar to the sky.

A violent Aura suddenly erupted, knocking over the surrounding people!

"Ah! What's wrong with the Hall Master? Why is he suddenly roaring?" The subordinates behind him were knocked head over heels, asking in confusion.

Su Xiaobai, however, had already anticipated it. He quickly spread his hands, using the Qi wave to fly backward.

Like a beautiful swan, he landed gracefully, with extreme elegance.

This formed a huge contrast with the others who had fallen face first!

"My virtuous brother, it's you. You must come and be my military advisor, no matter what!"

Zhao Tiezhu's body transformed into a blur, suddenly appearing in front of Su Xiaobai, and he excitedly grasped his hand!