Chapter 399 I Refuse Your Duel

General Lagong's eyes were like deep pools of water, and there was a sharp scrutiny in his eyes when he looked at Ji Xun.

He originally wanted to shock this "outsider" who came out of nowhere.

But he didn't expect that the man in front of him seemed to be completely unaffected by his pressure.

Although he was puzzled, it disappeared in an instant.

Hearing Ji Xun's greeting, General Lagong quickly adjusted his expression, showing a smile that could not tell whether he was happy or angry, and replied: "Friend Ji Xun is a handsome man. I have heard a little about your deeds, and today I see that you are indeed extraordinary."

As he spoke, the invisible pressure quietly subsided.

When Ji Xun heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his face was also covered with a smile similar to the old man: "General, you are too kind."

But no one noticed that at this moment, a barely perceptible grin appeared in his eyes, and he murmured in his heart: "This old thing has the intention to kill."

Because he had been taught by Gong Wu, he had never slackened in the tempering of "intention".

This kind of extraordinary ability, which is almost like a "sixth sense", makes him very sensitive to hostility now.

Just when they looked at each other just now, Ji Xun clearly sensed the murderous intent revealed by General Lagong.

Perhaps it was not long after he advanced, and the old man's surging extraordinary power had not been perfectly controlled, so he leaked this trace of murderous intent.

Although he tried his best to hide it, others probably couldn't see anything.

But Ji Xun, who was targeted by him, clearly noticed it.

However, although Ji Xun noticed it, he was not afraid at all.

Instead, he was looking forward to something.

He was really used to being a "top strong man" in the East Wilderness, and didn't take others seriously at all?

Not to mention that Lagong was far behind Gong Wu, who relied on his own understanding of "divine power".

Even compared with the seventh-level dragon card master in the southern continent, he was still a long way behind.

This kind of enemy seemed to be just right.

Ji Xun's mind suddenly spread out.

The boring dinner finally had some fun.

Catalina on the side didn't notice the secret confrontation, but she had expected that this meeting would not be pleasant.

She would not let Ji Xun bear the pressure alone, so she cleverly put her arm around Ji Xun and introduced several other elders of the Lionheart family: "Ji Xun, this is the second grandfather, this is the third uncle."

Ji Xun also perfectly played the role of a qualified male companion and greeted them one by one.

They were all Catalina's elders, and he gave them enough face.

As for the others, Ji Xun was too lazy to pay attention to them.

But he ignored them, and the other party would not turn a blind eye.

Mick stood aside, watching the intimate look of the little daughter that Catalina had never shown on her face, with a stiff smile on his face.

The resentment and jealousy in his heart almost overflowed, but he could only swallow it hard.

Seeing that Ji Xun, his rival in love, completely ignored him, he snorted lightly, and squeezed out a sentence with a fake smile: "Mr. Ji, I have heard of your name for a long time."

There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

Obviously, for a high-ranking noble like him, it is already embarrassing to compare with commoners.

But Catalina chose this.

Ji Xun heard the other party greet him and had already guessed the other party's identity, but pretended to be ignorant and smiled gentlemanly: "Oh? Who is it?"

In the aristocratic circle of this world, courtship is a very common thing.

You can't back down on this matter.

Male gentlemen are like fighting cocks, and they will not hide their admiration and competitive purposes even in public.

This is not impolite, but for the woman, it will be a great honor and face-enhancing thing for someone to fight for her.

However, for Ji Xun, this young Mick has never caught his eye from beginning to end.

Catalina certainly knows what Ji Xun's indifferent smile means.

Don't look at Mick's young age. He is already a major general, enough to be considered a genius among the younger generation. But in front of Ji Xun, he is really nothing.

That smile is not sarcastic at all, but it doesn't take it to heart at all.

Catalina tilted her head slightly to Ji Xun's shoulder and introduced with a smile: "Ji Xun, this is cousin Mick."

"Oh."

Ji Xun then looked like he understood and took the initiative to say: "Oh, Major General Mick, hello."

The tone was very calm, completely unlike the other party's sullen face and the struggle of forcing a smile.

But to Mick, this smile was like a mockery of the winner.

Looking at Catalina's intimate demeanor, he failed before he even started?

After all, he was young, and Mick couldn't suppress his anger, "You"

Katalina's mother, Mrs. Ingrid, saw that the atmosphere was not right, and took the initiative to smooth things over. She smiled and said to Catalina: "You young people can communicate more. Mick rarely comes to the bunker, you should also entertain the guests well."

After all, they are her own family, and she is more inclined to discuss the marriage plan long ago.

After introducing those elders, Ji Xun's mission for this dinner was almost over.

After all, Catalina is the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces and the helmsman of the Lionheart Family, so there are many procedures to follow.

The protagonist of this reception banquet is still General Ragon, and she, the commander of the Allied Forces, has to give him face and discuss some military matters.

In Catalina's own words, although she doesn't like it, she can't do many things that are not conducive to unity.

After the introduction, Catalina was dragged by her mother to chat with various family leaders.

It can be seen that no one is optimistic about this marriage.

This also made Ji Xun become a loner once Catalina left, and no one had any friendship with him.

He was happy to have some leisure time.

It's a banquet, so of course food is indispensable.

Although the living environment in this world is harsh, it is rich in food.

There are many strange monsters and fruits and foods in the Old World.

At this moment, a large amount of delicious food was piled on the table in the buffet dining area next to the banquet hall.

When Ji Xun came in just now, a certain greedy girl in her pocket couldn't hold it any longer.

Everything is fine now,

He just walked over.

Those who can attend the banquet are all high-level officials of the Allied Forces, most of whom were former federal nobles. Everyone is accustomed to these exquisite foods and has little interest in them.

For them, the theme of the banquet is communication.

Apart from drinking, few people actually sit down to eat.

This is also convenient for Ji Xun.

She found a seat on the twenty- to thirty-meter-long dining table and started eating.

Not only did he eat it himself, but he also fed it to Ivan who was hiding under the dining table from time to time.

This little loli has spatial ability. She doesn't want to be discovered, so it is naturally difficult for her to be seen.

“Wow, it’s so delicious~”

"Mr. Ji Xun, can I eat that?"

"Ji Xun, I want to eat that stuffed beef shank"

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At the dining table, a certain greedy girl was never idle.

You know, these are delicacies cooked by chefs from top aristocratic families, and the taste and ingredients are top-notch.

So a strange scene happened.

The delicious food on the table mysteriously disappeared one by one, and the bottles of wine disappeared.

At first, others didn't think much of it, but soon Ivan became so happy that he forgot about the rhythm, and there were more and more empty plates on the table.

Ji Xun didn't stop him either.

This girl was largely greedy when she stayed with him.

Of course, that's enough.

But this exaggerated appetite made the maids serving the dishes look dumbfounded.

Fortunately, the kitchen is stocked with enough food. The plates are constantly being emptied and people are constantly replenishing them.

However, of course only Ji Xunlai can take the blame for this big stomach king.

But it doesn't matter at all.

This activity of eating and drinking quickly attracted the attention of some people in the banquet hall.

Only then did everyone realize that the friend brought by the Commander-in-Chief had an amazing appetite.

Although it is normal for extraordinary people to eat a lot, Ji Xun was the first to eat without regard for image in such a high-end occasion.

I can't say there's much malice, I'm just curious.

After all, Ji Xun gave everyone a very special impression from the moment he walked in.

Not bad, but just special.

And at this moment, on the other side.

Mrs. Ingrid was talking to Catalina, and she frowned more and more when she saw Ji Xun's dishonest way of eating.

After all, the class concept of the federal upper-class nobles towards the common people is engraved in their bones, and it is difficult to change easily.

She asked: "Little Carter, when did you and that person meet?"

Catalina naturally saw Ji Xun eating and drinking, but she didn't feel bad, and instead smiled even brighter.

When her mother asked, she responded: "It's been a long time. Well, when we were in Innocence City."

I actually remember every time I met Catalina very clearly.

She thought the first time they met was during the gambling fight in Honglou.

But later in the chat, she heard Ji Xun say that the first time they met was at the gambling stall of the brotherhood. At that time, [Destiny Gold Coin] discovered a very special person.

Only then did she realize that it was the first time.

"Innocent City?"

Mrs. Ingrid felt even worse when she heard this place name. A city full of criminals has nothing to do with aristocrats. "How do you know each other? Also, is that person a descendant of some family?"

Of course Catalina knew what this question meant.

But in front of her mother, she will always be a little girl. She said truthfully: "We met by chance. Ji Xun is a very special person. He has saved my life many times. Mother, please remember my hero trial." I couldn't have survived that time. Because Ji Xun saved me, your precious daughter can stand here and speak now."

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Mrs. Ingrid's furrowed brows did not show any concern as she listened, and she said earnestly: "Favours are favors, and some things have to be separated. You are now the Commander-in-Chief of the Alliance Army, and you often have to take into account the overall situation."

She knew that the information about Ji Xun was the same.

That is a wanted criminal in Innocence City who may be the descendant of an exiled criminal.

The only thing I noticed was that this person seemed to have a close relationship with a legendary master.

Gong Wu, the number one martial artist in the Eastern Wasteland, Qin, the deputy leader of the revolutionary army, the Thirteen Knights, etc.

But you do need to be careful beforehand.

But now that the Alliance Army has reached the seventh level, and has its current foundation, those East Wasteland masters are not that important anymore.

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Catalina is very smart, she has actually seen through everything a long time ago.

As we talk now, it’s actually because we have the overall situation in mind.

Those in power are lonely, and they can only make many decisions by themselves, and they can only move forward alone.

After all, she was her mother. She patiently explained: "Mother, the reason why there are seventh-level experts in the Allied Forces so quickly, as well as the mechanical drawings and production lines we obtained through cooperation with the Song family, are all related to Ji Xun. . To be honest, your precious daughter not only owes him her life, but also owes him many favors that are still unpaid."

"But."

Mrs. Ingrid wanted to say something else.

After all, the marriage between her parents' family has been discussed. Catalina and Mick's marriage is in the best interest of the family and the best solution to stabilize the alliance.

She sighed slightly and said: "Little Carter, I know you have a good relationship with that young man. But many times, when you are born into the Lionheart family, you have to make choices for the family."

"Ok, I know."

Before she could finish speaking, Catalina looked at Ji Xun in the distance, with a layer of mist lingering in her crystal eyes. She interrupted her mother with a smile and continued: "Mother, you will find out later that my choice is It is in the best interest of the family. Otherwise, why do you think my grandfather would let me take over the position of head of the family instead of my father or several other uncles? "

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Mrs. Ingrid was speechless when she heard this.

As a mother, she certainly knows her daughter.

In those words just now, she heard the resounding certainty and the lion-like domineering that was passed down from her family.

Mrs. Ingrid also suddenly realized that the fact had already been decided. She did not say it because she wanted to talk about it, but because she respected herself as a mother.

After a pause, Catalina added: "Also, Mother, you all underestimate Ji Xun. Even though your precious daughter has some beauty and some background. But in that person's eyes, these are simply nothing. I won’t let him look at me too highly. It’s never because of anything else that he and I became friends. It’s just because we have similar temperaments.”

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After hearing this, Mrs. Ingrid swallowed all the words she had thought of before.

At this moment, she finally realized that the girl in front of her was no longer the proud blooming rose in the garden.

But a superior person who already has a mature mind.

After frowning and hesitating for a long time, Mrs. Ingrid already knew that nothing could be changed. She sighed and said, "Hey, you should handle it well."

Hearing her mother's compromise, Catalina's serious expression disappeared and she smiled playfully: "Yeah. Got it."

This reception banquet was originally held for General Lagon.

However, the appearance of an outsider added some surprises to the banquet.

Everyone originally thought that Catalina brought Ji Xun to the banquet to integrate her friend into the circle of the Allied high-level officials.

After all, this is the custom of the aristocratic circle.

If you want to gain power, you must first become familiar with the power field.

However, what was unexpected was that Catalina had no intention of introducing her at all.

As for Ji Xun himself, he was also immersed in his work.

This also gave some people who originally planned to watch the fun no excuse to find trouble.

Catalina didn't attract attention now that she was the commander of the Allied Forces. Her beauty had been famous in the Federation since she was a child.

Major General Mick was not the only young talent who admired this Lion-hearted lady. There were also many young people attending the banquet.

But Ji Xun just immersed himself in eating the whole time. Out of etiquette, others didn't want to disturb him.

Even if it's a duel, you still have to wait for someone to finish their meal.

However, those people were disappointed.

Throughout the banquet, Ji Xun just sat at the dining table and ate, without getting up from the beginning to the end.

In fact, he had already eaten.

But Ivan's appetite is very good, and he eats as much as he wants when he rarely has a full meal.

Ji Xun didn't want to pay attention to anyone else, so he just kept eating.

And he also noticed that except for a few people in the entire banquet hall, most of them were not malicious.

After all, he was Catalina's subordinate, and he didn't intend to make the relationship too ugly.

In this way, all the procedures of a banquet were completed.

Catalina didn't let those chores disturb Ji Xun, so he ate at the dining table all night.

The banquet was finally over.

The top leaders of the Alliance Army began to disperse.

Catalina came over immediately. The fluffy skirt of the dress made it difficult to sit down. She stood next to Ji Xun and asked, "Do you eat like this?"

Ji Xun smiled and said, "Very good."

Just as she was about to reach out, Catalina took the napkin held by the maid, wiped the corners of Ji Xun's mouth herself, and said with a smile: "Then next time I come, I'll treat you to dinner."

As she spoke, she glanced at Ivan, who had already eaten in Ji Xun's pocket and was about to fall asleep, and smiled mysteriously.

Ji Xundao: "Okay."

As soon as she stood up, Catalina naturally took his arm.

The two of them walked out towards the door just as they came.

As they walked, Catalina whispered: "I'm going to cause you trouble tonight."

The entire banquet was spent looking for an outsider.

To be honest, the eye-rolling this night was really uncomfortable.

If it were other guests with a thinner skin, they would probably not have the nerve to stay any longer.

Ji Xun smiled indifferently, "Isn't this a treat for me to eat? It's not bad."

Catalina raised her eyebrows, as if she had been wronged on his behalf, and said, "That doesn't count. I said I would receive you personally. If you stay a few more days this time, I will make arrangements!"

Ji Xun Xiaoxiao didn't care about that at all. He was about to say a few words when he sensed something and muttered: "Trouble is coming."

Catalina certainly knew what the plot was. She blinked with her crystal eyes and said with a smile, "Yes. You didn't give them a chance just now, but now you've found them."

As she spoke, she moved closer, as if announcing something.

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Ji Xun glanced at her helplessly.

Catalina seemed very happy and said without hesitation: "In the aristocratic circle, it is a great honor for someone to duel for a girl."

As she said this, she did not forget to cheer him up with a smile: "Beat them!"

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Hearing this, Ji Xun couldn't laugh or cry.

This lion-hearted lady of the Commander-in-Chief of the Alliance Army seemed to be less and less burdened by the cold and aloof person in front of him in front of him. He also found the little daughter's attitude shown from time to time very interesting.

Before the two of them could say anything more, several young officers in military uniforms came over.

The leader was none other than Major General Mick.

Seeing the two of them leaving, of course they would not let go of this last opportunity.

After a few insignificant pleasantries, Mick finally revealed his purpose: "Brother Ji Xun, I heard that you are also a master of fighting? If you have time, can we compete?"

This "duel" in the aristocratic dinner repertoire was finally staged.

Although these young officers are arrogant, they are not stupid.

They knew that Ji Xun was a frequent visitor on wanted notices and was certainly not weak in strength.

Among the younger generation, the one who can really stabilize the opponent is of course the fifth-level Mick.

If you want to be beaten, beat him the hardest!

Ji Xun didn't know what his strength was in the eyes of these people.

However, Katarina didn't know that she had advanced to the sixth level before, and these people most likely didn't know either.

Looking at the arrogant roosters in front of him who wanted to beat him, Ji Xun pondered for a moment and said expressionlessly: "Not interested."

As soon as these words came out, all the young officers were stunned for a moment, and then their faces were filled with anger.

This guy didn't agree?

You know, as long as you care about a little face, even if you are not strong enough to be beaten, you will not refuse this kind of duel, right?

This is no longer a matter of dignity, but a matter of noble etiquette!

What they didn't know was that Ji Xun didn't think twice about rejecting it, but that he really wasn't interested at all.

With the group of people in front of him put together, he didn't have any thoughts of taking action.

Mick had long been holding back his anger.

Hearing this, it was like a punch on cotton. He was filled with shame and anger: "You"

Refuse to discuss, also means that the other party has humiliated you!

Catalina next to her heard this, and her eyes were a little surprised: He refused?

The original plan was to just let go of any tricks to scare these arrogant geniuses.

But in an instant, she guessed that Ji Xunbie had a deeper meaning.

Catalina didn't say anything. She still hugged Ji Xun intimately and said with a smile: "Cousin Mick, Ji Xun just came to the base today and hasn't had a good rest yet. If something really happens, we'll talk about it another day when we have time." Bar."

She helped to speak, whether it was public or private matters, so naturally it was hard for others to say anything.

Kak's face was livid, and he could only snort coldly, say "coward" and leave angrily.

The smell of gunpowder smoke dissipated immediately.

But what it turns out is that many people don’t understand it.

Seeing the person leave, Catalina asked curiously: "What, not interested?"

There was no blame in her tone, but curiosity. What's more, no matter what Ji Xun chooses, she will support him unconditionally.

She originally thought that Ji Xun felt that the other party was not strong enough and was not interested.

But without thinking, I heard another answer.

"is a bit."

Ji Xun said truthfully.

Catalina listened with a true expression on her face.

But then, another directional sound came from my ears: "That guy has murderous intentions."

Upon hearing this, Catalina's expression froze slightly, and then she realized what the problem was.

The need for sound transmission means that there is still a follow-up to this matter.

But looking at Ji Xun's expression that never changed, Catalina felt inexplicably at ease, as if she had experienced it together many times before, this guy already had a comprehensive idea.

This made her think about other things instead of thinking about business.

For example, he thought that he had taught him the art of "directional sound transmission" by himself.

After pondering for a moment, Ji Xun asked: "Are you going to be in trouble?"

The tacit understanding between the two does not need to be made clear at all. Catalina certainly knows what he means, and it is going to kill people.

After thinking about it, she said calmly: "Yes, it's a little troublesome. But I will take care of it."

Ji Xun smiled slightly as he listened.

Many problems do not have only one solution.

He could think of it, and the Allied Commander, who was a qualified leader, could definitely think of it.

Catalina guessed Ji Xun's thoughts and was not surprised at all. Instead, she suggested: "Well. How about adding fuel to the fire?"

Ji Xun turned his head and glanced: "???"

Catalina's eyes flashed cunningly, and without explaining, she just said: "Let's go drink!"

As she spoke, she didn't forget to add: "We made an appointment last time!"

Ji Xun didn't care: "Okay."

Catalina and Ji Xun walked out of the banquet hall.

The show has officially come to an end.

Many elders who were watching the excitement from a distance were also slightly surprised.

"Those juniors didn't start fighting? Hehe, that's really interesting."

"That young man's magnanimity cannot be matched by this group of boys. I tell you, if we really get into a fight, Mick may not be able to get any benefits."

"Old Morton, do you think so highly of that boy?"

"I forgot to tell you that fifty years ago, I was beaten by that boy's teacher."

"That's it? You know, Mick is a genuine fifth-level card master. According to the intelligence, that kid is at least fifth-level. How can he get benefits?"

"Hehe, I'm not optimistic about that boy. I'm optimistic about little Carter. Oh, no, I'm optimistic about the commander-in-chief's vision. Do you really think that he just found a shield to fool the marriage? The demeanor of that young man is the most special I've ever seen."

"The demeanor of eating with your head down?"

"Can you eat with your head down all night in the situation just now?"

"No."

"That's it."

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