Chapter 22

The entire audience was baffled. These days, even a ban can be requested by oneself?

Xiao Qixiu's face darkened. He thought it was a big deal.

Drugs?

Now, who doesn't take a few pills before a match to boost their performance? There's not even a rule against using pills to restore spirit energy during the match.

"Nonsense!"

"Get the hell out of here!"

Xiao Qixiu was so angry that he was almost about to draw his sword and slash down.

Xu Xiaoshou's face turned grim: "If I hadn't really taken too many drugs, I wouldn't have come to you. I really need help!"

His gaze turned to the back, where a group of white-clad angels were sitting.

Xiao Qixiu frowned. The urgency in this young man's voice didn't seem fake, and this burning body...

What's going on?

He knew that Xu Xiaoshou had a congenital physical body. What could cause such a severe side effect?

"Come here!" Xiao Qixiu placed his hand on Xu Xiaoshou's chest, and a terrifying burning energy instantly invaded.

Sizzle!

The smell of burnt flesh spread, and Xiao Qixiu quickly withdrew his hand. He wasn't a congenital physical body.

The audience was shocked.

"Damn, what did Xu Xiaoshou take? It actually injured Elder Xiao?"

"This is crazy. He really took drugs? And he dares to come and turn himself in?"

"Probably as he said, he took too much and had no choice, hahaha, it's killing me!"

Xiao Qixiu was also shocked. He hurriedly used his spirit energy to cover his palm, but his palm was already scorched.

Because he didn't care, he didn't use his spirit energy to protect himself in time, and now he was suffering the consequences.

"Jinzhao Fire Seed?"

He muttered, "Old Sang went crazy. Didn't this thing burn a congenital physical body to waste?"

Xu Xiaoshou almost wet himself, looking at him with fear and confusion.

Xiao Qixiu awkwardly rubbed his hand, realizing his muttering had been heard. He quickly added, "This is a good thing, it's your fortune, it's fine, it's fine..."

Xu Xiaoshou was about to go crazy. What the hell is fine? Who said it burned a congenital physical body to waste?

"I heard everything!" he said softly.

"You heard wrong!"

"Ha ha!"

"Ah!" Xiao Qixiu sighed, patting his shoulder, "Go rest, cheer up, hang in there!"

"Encouraged, passive value, +1."

Xu Xiaoshou: ???

This isn't the answer I wanted. I need medical personnel!

I don't want to be burned to waste!

Xiao Qixiu ignored him, telling him to go sit aside, and announced the start of the match, drawing lots on his own.

The audience's faces were colorful. What's going on?

Xu Xiaoshou claimed he took drugs and requested a ban, but the referee ignored him and didn't even provide medical personnel?

"Ha ha ha, this is killing me! This story tells us, self-inflicted suffering is inescapable!"

"Poor Xu Xiaoshou, taking drugs to this extent, unbelievable!"

"Please give him medical personnel, he's almost like braised pork... ha ha, I can't hold it in!"

Indeed, Xu Xiaoshou's bare upper body was getting redder and more terrifying.

Steam rose from his body as he returned to his waiting area, feeling dejected.

"How can this be so cruel, not even giving medical personnel..."

Xu Xiaoshou pondered. This big fuss wasn't entirely in vain; at least he got some key information.

Jinzhao Fire Seed, burned a congenital physical body to waste!

And...

Old Sang?

This name seemed familiar...

Based on the information Xiao Qixiu inadvertently revealed, he should know the Jinzhao Fire Seed he took and might have a connection with that old man.

This is why Xu Xiaoshou didn't continue to纠缠 (pursue the matter).

"Collaborating in crime..."

Xu Xiaoshou sat cross-legged, continuing to refine and expel the burning energy. That was all he could do for now.

However, as he refined, the terrifying burning energy gradually seeped into his dantian.

"Could it end up burning my dantian?"

Xu Xiaoshou felt so wronged, being messed with by that old man without knowing why.

He suddenly thought of the fortune Xiao Qixiu mentioned at first. Perhaps that old man wanted him to try and successfully refine the so-called "Jinzhao Fire Seed"?

Given the situation, he no longer dwelled on the fact that it had burned a congenital physical body to waste. With no help, he could only rely on himself.

The light on the stage flickered, and names were set. Two people immediately stepped up.

The audience cheered, the scene was boiling, but the joy belonged to them.

Xu Xiaoshou focused on refining, occasionally taking out a Crimson Gold Pill to sniff, using the pleasure to counter the pain in his body and repair his injuries.

"Attacked, passive value, +1."

"Attacked, passive value, +1."

"..."

Information flashed in his mind, and Xu Xiaoshou was constantly being burned. Normally, he might be happy, but now...

Ha ha, burned a congenital physical body to waste.

This phrase was like a nightmare, occasionally flashing through his mind.

"Phew, I still have to participate in the match, what am I going to do?"

Even with his best efforts, his condition was extremely poor. His internal meridians were being burned and repaired repeatedly with the Crimson Gold Pill.

The pain was unimaginable.

"Maybe, I can release this burning energy through battle?"

After an unknown amount of time, Xu Xiaoshou, who was meditating, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and stood up.

This idea might work!

Looking at the stage, many pairs had already fought, but his name hadn't been drawn yet.

Currently, a white-clad man was the focus on the stage. He had a cold expression, wielding an Ice River Sword. With one strike, he froze his opponent into an ice sculpture, winning the match.

"Chao Qingteng, wins!"

Xu Xiaoshou's eyes lit up. Ice?

He wished this guy would strike him, which would probably feel incredibly good!

But, Chao Qingteng...

A congenital expert!

This made him a bit nervous.

The light on the stage flickered again, and two big names appeared.

"Xu Xiaoshou!"

"Zhang Fei!"

As soon as the names were called, the audience erupted in cheers. This situation had only happened once before, when the congenital expert Chao Qingteng stepped onto the stage.

"Here he comes, Xu Xiaoshou!"

"Open your eyes, the sandbag Xu is about to appear!"

"Huh? Why call him a sandbag?"

"Don't you know? Let me tell you, this Xu Xiaoshou..."

In the waiting area, Xu Xiaoshou flew onto the stage without a word and ran to Xiao Qixiu, pleading, "If I win this match, will you treat me?"

Xiao Qixiu's face turned black. What kind of contestant is this?

He's the referee, who does he think he is, talking to him like this!

The judges in the back laughed: "Look at this guy, how long has it been since Elder Xiao started getting annoyed with him?"

The others also found it amusing, observing Xu Xiaoshou curiously.

"Go back and stand properly!" Xiao Qixiu shouted angrily.

Xu Xiaoshou pointed to his neck, smoke rising.

His vision was blurry, but he was dealing with a referee. What could he do?

"Look, it's all red. I'm a contestant, I have the right to request treatment!"

"Ha ha, you did this before the match, it's not my problem!"

Xiao Qixiu actually wanted to treat him, but this thing was beyond even the best medical personnel. Xu Xiaoshou had to tough it out.

Xu Xiaoshou's eyes lit up: "That's true, it's not your problem before the match, but if I get injured during the match, I can get treatment!"

"Right!" He nodded vigorously, speaking loudly to himself, "And according to the rules, I must be restored to my best condition!"

Xiao Qixiu was at a loss: "Get the hell out of here!"

"Zhang Fei!"

"Where's Zhang Fei? Get up here quickly!"