124: Chapter 124 Everyone Wants to Challenge Me

It was one thing that his cultivation was inferior to Qi Yanran's.

But this brother-in-law, who was two years younger than him, seemed to be no worse in cultivation either.

It was absolutely devastating.

Could it be that his talent was really that poor?

Pei Sili admitted that his talent was lacking by just a little bit.

But compared to his younger brothers and sisters at home, he wasn't that bad, okay?

Regardless, Pei Sili still returned the salute and said, "I am Pei Sili. It is a pleasure to meet you, Brother Junhao."

Although Pei Sili was already betrothed to Qi Yanran, as long as he hadn't officially married her,

there was actually no problem with addressing him that way.

Besides, the two of them hadn't even met yet.

He was going to marry the other's sister, after all.

What if Qi Junhao was a sister-complex?

He could understand Qi Junhao's attitude toward him.

But Qi Junhao's next sentence completely devastated him.

"Brother Sili, I want to challenge you."

Pei Sili was dumbfounded, doubting if he had heard correctly, "You want to challenge me?"

What was this all about?

Shouldn't Qi Junhao be here to acknowledge their relationship?

As Qi Junhao's brother-in-law, he should take this opportunity to show the proper attitude of caring for his brother-in-law.

It would be best if he could use his brother-in-law to convey his image to Qi Yanran.

Then, his future life might be a bit easier.

But the reality was completely the opposite; his brother-in-law had actually come to challenge him.

Could it be that his brother-in-law was angry about him marrying his sister and wanted to beat him up?

Where is the justice in this!

Thinking of this, Pei Sili decided he should be more magnanimous.

Since his brother-in-law was being unreasonable, he had to be the sensible one.

What if he accidentally hurt his brother-in-law?

Therefore, he righteously refused, "Brother Junhao, I cannot accept your challenge."

Upon hearing this, Qi Junhao looked somewhat disappointed.

His original intention was to test his brother-in-law's strength.

After all, his brother-in-law would have to protect his sister in the future.

But since Pei Sili chose to refuse, it seemed his plan could not be carried out.

Since he couldn't achieve his goal, Qi Junhao chose to leave silently.

Seeing Qi Junhao's expression, Pei Sili was even more convinced that his guess was correct.

This brother-in-law really had come with ill intent.

It was a good thing he hadn't accepted the challenge.

Even though he and Qi Junhao were both at the Mid-Stage Divine Strength,

his Evergreen Art had only reached Minor Achievement.

If he were to fight Qi Junhao, he really had no confidence in winning.

Pei Sili considered himself thick-skinned, but if he couldn't even beat his brother-in-law, he couldn't afford to lose face like that.

At this moment, Xu Xuanan, who was on the side, leaned over and asked in confusion, "Isn't this person a direct descendant of the Huai River Qi Family? Why did he suddenly challenge you? Could there be some grudge between you two?"

Pei Sili didn't explain, "A grudge? Perhaps."

Xu Xuanan said, "How did you provoke the Qi siblings? They are considered minor geniuses in the academy. Especially Qi Junhao's sister, Qi Yanran, who has numerous suitors. If her suitors find out you provoked her brother, you'll be in trouble."

Pei Sili shrank his neck, his pupils constricting slightly, "No way, is that really the case?"

He thought to himself that his brother-in-law wouldn't be that black-bellied,

that shouldn't be possible!

Was it easy for him to get engaged?

He still had to face sniper attacks from these suitors.

Beauty really does ruin people.

He was just an ordinary direct descendant of a Great Family; he couldn't handle this kind of pressure.

Xu Xuanan explained, "How is it not possible? You don't know how crazy her suitors are. Initially, I also wanted to pursue Qi Yanran. But after seeing her suitors, I thought my idea was a bit naive."

"Why don't we go find Qi Junhao and admit defeat? A real man knows when to bend and when to stretch."

Pei Sili sighed and said helplessly, "I'm afraid that won't work."

Xu Xuanan looked at Pei Sili in confusion, "You haven't tried, so how do you know it won't work?"

Pei Sili shook his head, "It's useless."

Xu Xuanan pulled Pei Sili and was about to leave, "Why is it useless? You come with me."

Pei Sili had no choice but to lean into Xu Xuanan's ear and whisper, "I am his brother-in-law."

Xu Xuanan's eyes widened, revealing a look of disbelief, "You are his brother-in-law?"

Pei Sili scanned the surroundings and then said, "Keep it down. If others hear this, how am I supposed to get by in the academy?"

Xu Xuanan questioned, "Didn't you say you went back to get engaged? How did you become Qi Junhao's brother-in-law?"

Pei Sili explained, "I did go back to get engaged, it's just that the person I got engaged to is Qi Yanran."

Xu Xuanan glared at Pei Sili, his face flushed red, "You... why didn't you tell me earlier? I saw you looking so worried and thought your fiancée was like the direct daughter of the Lin Family."

Pei Sili said righteously, "You didn't ask me either?"

"This is truly infuriating! You're getting a bargain and still acting like a victim. If you ask me, you really deserve a beating."

"Qi Yanran is the goddess in my heart. How could she have been blinded by pig fat to have taken a fancy to you? The heavens are truly unfair."

Thinking of this, Xu Xuanan suddenly felt that the chance to go out with Yun Ying wasn't so appealing anymore.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

He had been spending buckets of silver just for a chance.

As a result, Pei Sili hadn't done anything; he just went home once and was already fast-forwarding to a home run.

He considered himself not bad in appearance.

His talent was only a notch inferior to Pei Sili's.

His family background was only higher, not lower, than the Wuyang Pei Clan.

Where exactly was he lacking? Why did the heavens have to test him like this?

One doesn't fear a brother doing well, one only fears a brother...

"Xuanan, you are not being right about this. You must not be deceived by Qi Yanran's appearance; she is a little demoness."

Recalling the questions he had been bombarded with by Qi Yanran, Pei Sili also felt very aggrieved.

But from Xu Xuanan's perspective, this was Pei Sili's blatant showing off.

Was that even human language?

Could they still communicate normally?

What do you mean by 'deceived'?

Why couldn't the person being deceived be him?

If he could find a wife like that,

his father would definitely give him plenty of pocket money.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

Xu Xuanan gritted his teeth and said, "Sili, I think the two of us should go to the arena and spar. Next month is the annual academy grand examination. At that time, we will have to go up to the arena. Look, we can adapt in advance so we can be prepared."

Looking at Xu Xuanan's appearance, Pei Sili felt a sense of panic.

Could it be that Xu Xuanan also had designs on him?

Was he that hateful to others?

No, he had to find a reason to refuse.

After thinking for a moment, Pei Sili spoke up, "Xuanan, that wouldn't be very good, would it? I don't think we should spar. If I run into someone I can't beat during this year's grand examination, I'll just admit defeat. Anyway, in last year's assessment, I was last in Group B, so one more time won't make a difference."

"How can that be? Sili, you have also broken through to the Mid-Stage Divine Strength. As long as you work hard, there is still a chance."

"No, just forget it."