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Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 2001

Regardless, Gerald found himself momentarily stunned by the woman’s beauty. To think that there would be someone this charming in the Autremonde Realm… What more, just about anyone could tell that she was an extremely extraordinary woman…

Either way, once all the representatives of the major sects arrived, a simple opening ceremony was held before they were allowed to return to their respective rooms to rest…

Gerald himself was sharing a room with Yalinda since they were both representing the Juans Delivery House…

Fast forward to that night, a few black figures could be seen leaping across the rooftops of Gardale City… From the looks of it, they were headed for Yudell’s room.

Thankfully, before they were able to get too close to her, Gerald noticed their presence. Since they were heading in the direction of Yudell’s room so sneakily, Gerald immediately had a hunch that these were bad people.

Knowing that Yudell could possibly be in danger, he quickly left his room and headed toward her room as well to investigate.

Meanwhile at Yudell’s room, her two attendants could be seen standing at the door. Though they were sent over by the Thundering Cloud Sect to protect her, the dark of night would soon cost them their lives since they were unable to react in time to the two knives that flew toward them at that moment!

Getting stabbed right in their chests, the two of them promptly slid to the floor, dead… Naturally, Yudell heard this, and she immediately drew her blade before glaring intently at her room’s door.

Due to all the footsteps outside, she knew that they were here for trouble.

At that moment, a barely audible ‘thud’ could be heard above her, prompting Yudell to look up… only to see Gerald there waving at her from the open roof!

“Come with me, hurry…! Those men out there are after you!” whispered Gerald, prompting Yudell to look at the door again.

Hearing the footsteps slowly inching toward her door, Yudell knew she didn’t really have much of a choice but to leap up the roof and hide with Gerald…

Thankfully, she managed to do so just in time before the door to her room was opened.

Following that, the few black figures rushed into the room, hoping to deal with Yudell. To their dismay, she was nowhere to be seen!

“She’s not here, leader! What should we do now?” asked one of the black figures.

“This lucky b*tch…! It seems that we’ve been discovered! No matter! Let’s head off for now!” scoffed what appeared to be the leader as he snorted before leading his men away…

Once they were gone, Gerald and Yudell leaped back into the room… Looking at her, Gerald was prompted to ask, “So… Who exactly were they? And why were they looking for you in the first place?”

Ignoring his question, Yudell simply walked out the room… and when she saw that her two attendants were dead, she couldn’t help but frown.

After a short while, she turned to look at Gerald before asking, “…Who are you? And how did you know they were coming after me?”

It was at that moment when Gerald came to realize something. While Yudell looked even more beautiful up close, Gerald was more stunned by the fact that her aura was extremely similar to Yalinda’s…

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Since Gerald was staring at her so intently, Yudell couldn’t help but blush slightly as she raised her longsword, pointing it at Gerald as she said, “Why are you looking at me like that? Also, why haven’t you answered my questions?”

Snapping out of it, Gerald quickly replied, “…My name is Gerald Crawford, and I’m a participant representing the Juans Delivery House in the competition between cultivators! As for why I’m here, I couldn’t sleep so I came out here for a stroll. While walking about, I happened to notice the black figures from before bolting toward your room, so I simply followed them here

While Yudell wasn’t completely convinced with his explanation, she put her sword away before saying, “I see. Either way, you may leave now. Since none of this concerns you, you saw nothing tonight! Understand?”

Hearing that, Gerald was left utterly speechless. ‘I just saved you, you know? Would it kill to show a bit of gratitude? Your temper’s as bad as Yalinda’s!’ Gerald thought to himself as he left the scene…

Regardless, once morning came, the first day of the competition between cultivators officially began. By that point, a spacious arena had been set up in Gardale city for the participants to duel…

Once everyone was there, General Lucarl walked up the arena before declaring, “Good day, ladies and gentlemen! Before anything else, allow me to apologize to Miss Yudell, the representative of the Thundering Cloud Sect! From what I’ve been told, she was attacked last night, and I’m sure this stems from the fact that our guards didn’t perform their garrison duty properly! As a result, not only was she nearly attacked, but her two attendants were killed in the process.”

Upon hearing that, all the audience members turned to look at Yudell who—unlike the day before—was now standing alone…

Seeing that, an uproar immediately sprung up, with many among the crowd discussing why the murderers targeted solely Yudell when so many representatives from other sects were present.

Inthe end, the majority agreed that the Thundering Cloud Sect must have offended some major party…

“While all this is deeply upsetting, it doesn’t change the fact that the competition between cultivators is still on today. With that said, the competition will commence as planned! As for our first contenders, the first duel will be between Yudell Mullington from the Thundering Cloud Sect and Watts Jobe from the Sect of Steel! Contenders, please prepare yourselves!”

Hearing that, everyone was slightly surprised, including Gerald. After all, who would’ve expected that she would be first to fight?

Still, Gerald didn’t see that as a bad thing. After all, he would now be able to witness how strong she truly was. Yalinda herself had previously told him how powerful she was, so he was keen on finding out how true that statement was.

Either way, it was shortly after when both Yudell and Watts entered the arena…

The Sect of Steel was equally as famous as the Thundering Cloud Sect, and it was located in Liverbrook Valley south of Shontell. From what Gerald had heard, Watts was also the first disciple of the sect, which was probably why he was sent here to represent them.

Regardless, it was a pleasant surprise that such major sects would be dueling straight off the bat. It definitely made everyone excited.

Whatever the case was, Watts gave a good look at Yudell before smiling smugly as he said, “You know, the Thundering Cloud Sect has always won first place in the past… I wonder if you can maintain their winning streak!”

“Cut the cr*p! My sect is definitely going to win first prize again!” scoffed Yudell arrogantly.

While Watts definitely appeared confident, his smug smile would make anyone feel pissed…

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Regardless, once the battle commenced, Yudell took the initiative to draw her sword out before running toward Watts!

Watts himself wasn’t going to be easy to be dealt with. After all, he was the first disciple of the Sect of Steel, which meant that he had much more experience than Yudell. Due to that, he didn’t fear Yudell in the least, and simply drew his own sword out when he saw her running toward him… before launching an aurablade at her!

Seeing that, Yudell instantly moved to the side to avoid the hit before launching her own aurablade toward the attack!

With an explosive sound, the two aurablades met, creating such a massive blast that both Yudell and Watts had to take a few steps back to steady themselves.

As it turned out, both of them were evenly matched…

Staring wide-eyed at all that had just happened, Yalinda couldn’t help but whisper, “It looks like Yalinda and Watts have about the same amount of strength.”

“Not quite. Just so you know, Yudell hasn’t exerted all her strength yet!” replied Gerald in a confident tone.

While Yalinda was left confused as to why he had said that, Yudell herself simply raised her blade before closing her eyes…

Upon seeing that, Yalinda couldn’t help but squeal before saying, “Master! If my guess is correct, Yudell seems to be ready to attack with the Blintz Sword Technique! It’s the Thundering Cloud Sect’s most powerful sword attack!”

really that powerful…?” asked Gerald

disciples of that sect are allowed to even learn the technique!”

Yudell was about to attack with her strongest move. Knowing that, Watts—who was unwilling to just lose like that—immediately began setting up his own skill. After all, it was the only way to get past

for him, he was a

the Blintz Sword Technique… Cloud Execute!” roared Yudell as she opened

sword began glowing in a dazzling aura… and barely a

skip a beat, and he immediately went into a defensive position, exerting a strong aura that would

was all set to go, a

before him, Yudell—who wasn’t giving him any room to defend himself—immediately yelled, “Second move

bolting toward Watts! Unable to even respond in time, Watts could only accept his defeat as multiple shadowblades slashed at him, eventually causing him to stumble right off the arena!

the most powerful sword technique of the Thundering Cloud Sect. With that in mind, it

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wonder if she’d

wasn’t able to find a way

eye was immediately able

you already found a way to counter the attack, master?” replied Yalinda in

said

was, Yalinda knew better than to doubt her

was, now that Watts had been beaten, General Lucarl stepped forward before announcing, “And the winner for this

need for her to overdo things. Besides, if she had really wanted to kill Watts, she wouldn’t have held

sore loser before all those spectators. Doing so would only bring shame to

declaring, “A stunning first fight! Let’s proceed with our next contestants, Gerald Crawford, the representative of Juan’s Delivery House, and Clyde Gower, the Gower family’s representative!

If he’s your opponent, you’re definitely going to win.” said

with him… How powerful is he?” asked

as strong as I am. In other words, he’s nowhere near your

response, Gerald then

himself was already there, and the second he saw Gerald, he immediately frowned before scoffing, “Why are you representing the

himself to deal with Yalinda for the longest time. With

grumbled Clyde in his mind. Simply chuckling in response, Gerald then smiled subtly before replying, “You won’t be able to take her on with me

look

happening, Yudell herself kept a close eye on Gerald, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. After all, since there

first so that I can beat Yalinda later!” scoffed Clyde confidently, knowing full

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confident, arrogance will only lead to

over with!” scowled Clyde with a snort before bolting angrily toward Gerald! Still, just as Yalinda had earlier said, Clyde was about as strong as she was. With that in mind, there was no way in hell he could ever

the youth had already launched him out of the arena with a

immediately passed out… and upon snapping out of their shock, the audience members instantly got to their feet before turning to stare

by this turn of events. After all, Gerald had moved so quickly that by the time she knew it,

had his jaw dropped. No wonder the contestant’s name sounded so

Gerald was incredibly strong. While he had his doubts

he wasn’t weak enough to be taken out in just

of it before ordering, “Men! Carry Clyde away to let him recover! Also, the winner for the second round is Gerald from the Juans Delivery House!” With that announcement made, Gerald then returned to his

praised, “You were so strong earlier, master! To think that you were able to defeat

other hand, couldn’t help but stare closely at Gerald. Since he was this strong, she knew it was going to be far tougher

rounds weren’t particularly noteworthy, and the duels for the first day

rooms to rest up, knowing that there

herself was apparently going

would be immediately disqualified. It all depended on the scores everyone got,

gained one point,

ask, “Say… If you end up having to

you propose I should do? Defeat her?

choice is, I’ll still respect it, master! Still, I do believe that Yudell won’t ever be able

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simply chuckled in response. Still, he had a feeling that he was going to have to go easy on Yudell if they really

thinking about it for a bit longer, Gerald was prompted to ask, “Is there any actual advantage in winning the first

are! For one, you’ll obtain the extremely honorable title of ‘national scholar’ in Shontell! The champion will also be given a chance to choose and obtain one of the precious treasures from our national treasury!” explained

many treasures in the national treasury?” asked Gerald in a

eyes glinting with excitement as she

that, master! While I may not have a very high chance of getting first place, you’ll surely have no problems with that, master! Once you’ve won, the

was representing the Juans Delivery House, if he won, Tanner and his daughter would also be winners. It was a win

imagined that

could suddenly be heard coming

the door, Yalinda was

Yudell! I’m here to ask Gerald

Yudell, Yalinda immediately looked surprised. Turning to look at Gerald, she

the case was, Yalinda then opened the door for

she turned to face Gerald before saying, “There’s something I need to talk to you about, Gerald. Would you mind sparing a

door’s direction. Understanding what he meant, Yalinda then

right outside, Yalinda waited there patiently, knowing that her master and his

now that Yudell and Gerald were alone in the room, Gerald gestured at a couch before politely saying, “Please, have

Why exactly have

need to ask you!” replied Yudell without

“Go on…” muttered Gerald.

and I know I’ll never be your match! However, I hope you’ll allow me to win first prize! Becoming

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and I can ask

slightly surprised to hear that, Yudell had a feeling that it was alright making such a deal with Gerald. With that in mind, after a brief pause, Yudell replied, “…Deal!” With the agreement made, Yudell then left

to morning, Yalinda and Gerald returned to the arena. While everything else remained mostly the same, an old

time for Yalinda to enter

In other words, this was her first time participating in such a major competition, which explained why

the second day of the competition between cultivators, and the first match will be between Yalinda Juans, the representative of the Juans Delivery House, and Levi Homewood, the eldest son of

Levi walked to the center of the

they were standing right in front of each other, Levi smiled subtly as he said, “Well, well, who’d

go easy on me today, Mr. Homewood! After all, I’ve heard countless tales of your swordsmanship! While I’m glad to be able to widen my horizons through our upcoming duel, let’s try not to overdo it, alright?” As Yalinda had said, this was just a martial arts competition, and such competitions were usually held to deepen bonds between the challengers. Killing was naturally prohibited, so defeating

course, Miss Juans!” replied

Shontell, Yalinda believed that Levi was a nice person. At the very least, he probably wouldn’t do anything too

had agreed on that, both of them drew their

whip, Levi had a

famed for their swordplay. Time and again, the Homewoods’ swordsmanship had evolved for the better, and few were able to win against them. Due to that, they received fewer and fewer challengers

many people had been able to witness the Homewoods’ true sword-fighting capabilities in recent years, which explained why Yalinda was feeling so honored to be able to duel