ATPnovel Chapter 80 A lone man and woman alone in a tent!
Chapter 80 A lone man and woman alone in a tent!
Night completely enveloped the peaks of Wuling Mountain, and the mountain wind howled like ghosts wailing.
A few tents were scattered across the lawn, surrounded by the children of competing families.
The atmosphere was so awkward it felt like a three-bedroom apartment could be carved out on the spot; no one spoke first.
Jiang Zhenbang stood in front of the tent, his face scrunched up in a bitter expression.
His eyes darted back and forth between Lu Jingchen and Su Muyue, like a thief, afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Jiang Zhenbang began with an awkward smile:
"Hey Lao Bai, we really don't have enough tents."
"There are simply too many monks and not enough porridge; there's no way to distribute it all."
He paused, then forced himself to continue:
"How about we two old folks squeeze into one room?"
"Brother Lu, are you sharing a room with Miss Su?"
"We can't let that young lady squeeze in with us grown men, can we?"
Chu Hongyuan immediately took over the conversation, nodding his head like a chicken pecking at rice, afraid of being a step too slow.
Chu Hongyuan said:
"I think this arrangement is brilliant! Absolutely perfect!"
"Master Lu will be going to the arena to fight again tomorrow."
"Squeezing in with a bunch of rough old men like us, you definitely won't get a good rest!"
"Living with Miss Su, that's what I call peace and quiet, no one to bother me!"
Lu Jingchen opened his mouth, about to say something.
Su Muyue glanced at him indifferently, her face as calm as still water.
There wasn't the slightest ripple; he acted as if nothing had happened, completely composed.
Su Muyue spoke, her tone crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation:
"It's settled then."
"Lu Jingchen, let's share a room."
She nodded slightly and said to Jiang Zhenbang and Chu Hongyuan:
"I'm sorry to have troubled Boss Bai and Boss Jiang."
"Let's squeeze in and make do for one night."
After saying this, Su Muyue turned around and walked straight towards the tent.
He lifted the tent flap and walked straight in without the slightest hesitation.
Jiang Zhenbang and Chu Hongyuan exchanged a quick glance.
The corners of their mouths turned up at the same time, revealing a knowing smile.
The gossip in his eyes was practically burning, he looked like he'd just really hit the jackpot.
The two of them knew exactly what was going on, and this assist was absolutely brilliant.
As long as Master Lu and Miss Su's relationship is stable, the Bai family can directly rely on two powerful figures in the future!
This is a sure thing, a guaranteed profit!
The next morning, golden sunlight bathed the entire lawn.
The morning mist in the mountains slowly dissipated, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees.
One by one, the people came out of the tents and stretched their muscles.
We're preparing for today's match, afraid of messing things up when we get into a fight.
Su Muyue raised her hand to straighten her sleeves, smoothing out the wrinkles.
She turned to look at Chu Hongyuan and asked:
"Boss Bai, when exactly is this arena match starting?"
Chu Hongyuan glanced down at the watch on his wrist and immediately replied:
"It will officially begin at 9:00 AM sharp."
"There's still more than an hour to go."
"Let's go get some breakfast to tide us over."
"Otherwise, we won't have the strength to fight later."
Chu Hongyuan had just turned around and was about to walk towards the restaurant.
When he turned his head, he found that Lu Jingchen was standing in the same spot, not moving at all.
Lu Jingchen's eyes were as cold as ice crystals as he stared intently into the distance.
Chu Hongyuan followed his gaze and saw that opposite him was a group of people from the Zou family.
Those guys were lounging casually against the tree, glancing this way with faces that looked like they wanted to get punched; they were clearly there to cause trouble.
Chu Hongyuan's face immediately darkened, and his tone was full of seriousness.
Chu Hongyuan said:
"Master Lu, I reckon this is definitely true."
"Those guys from the Zou family on the other side will definitely jump out and challenge us."
"They will definitely issue us a challenge; they'll definitely cause trouble."
Lu Jingchen slowly withdrew his gaze, a disdainful sneer curling at the corner of his lips.
That arrogance was pure disregard for the opponent; their main strategy was to launch a devastating attack.
Lu Jingchen spoke, his tone full of domineering arrogance, as if he were someone who thought he was all that:
"Boss Bai, you can rest assured."
"It's a very minor matter, there's no need to panic at all."
His eyes were sharp as knives as he swept a glance at the Zou family members in the distance.
Lu Jingchen continued:
"If they really dare to come and challenge us."
"So Chun Chun is just here to give you territory for free."
"I'll swallow as much as you bring, without hesitation."
Upon hearing this, Chu Hongyuan immediately felt reassured.
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, immediately settled back into my stomach, and I straightened my back considerably.
With Master Lu's words, he wouldn't be afraid of even ten Zou families, let alone one!
This was an easy win, nobody understands!
After finishing their breakfast, the group strolled back to the center of the lawn.
A huge stone arena stood prominently in the middle of the arena.
The arena was carved from a single piece of granite, and it looks incredibly imposing.
The area was already surrounded by people, a sea of heads, like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Just then, with a whoosh!
A middle-aged man in his forties or fifties leaped into the air like an eagle swooping down on its prey.
It landed steadily in the center of the arena, causing the stones beneath its feet to crumble and dust to rise.
The man was dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe, with slightly graying hair and beard, and exuded an imposing aura.
His mere presence was like a pillar of strength, instantly silencing the noise in the room.
Su Muyue was immediately startled and exclaimed softly:
"Holy crap! Isn't that the leader of Xuan Yang Temple, True Man Xuan Yang?"
"Why is he hosting this himself? That's quite a show of power!"
Chu Hongyuan quickly stepped forward and lowered his voice to explain to her:
"That's him. That old bastard is ruthless and a complete lunatic."
"Someone beat up his apprentice before, but didn't kill him."
"As a result, he wiped out the entire family. He was incredibly ruthless."
On the arena, Master Xuanyang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze as sharp as a radar.
He slowly swept his gaze across the entire area, and the oppressive aura emanating from him instantly dissipated.
The surroundings fell completely silent instantly; no one dared to even breathe.
They were terrified of offending this ruthless man and being sent away on the spot.
When Master Xuan Yang spoke, his voice was like a booming bell, making people's ears ring.
Master Xuanyang said:
"This year's Seven Provinces Martial Arts Alliance Tournament will be personally presided over by me!"
"I won't waste my breath on those ridiculous rules and regulations!"
He waved his hand abruptly, his tone domineering, emphasizing his desire to do whatever he pleased.
Master Xuanyang continued:
"Those who dare to seize territory and compete for resources!"
"Let's just get straight to the point! Stop with the fluff!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Hongyuan took a deep breath.
Clenching his fists and gathering his strength, he prepared to charge forward, hoping to strike first and seize a winning start.
As a result, he had barely moved his feet, not even having lifted them yet.
A dark shadow, as fast as lightning, appeared and beat him to it.
He leaped up in a flash and landed steadily on the stage, his hand speed was ridiculously fast.
Chu Hongyuan abruptly stopped, his entire body frozen in place.
His face was filled with astonishment and confusion, as if someone had stolen his pentakill; he was completely dumbfounded on the spot.
He looked up at the person who had suddenly appeared on the stage, and he was completely stunned.
He was internally screaming: "Where did this idiot come from? His hand speed is so fast? Is he rushing to feed kills?"
The surrounding scions of prominent families instantly erupted in chatter, whispering amongst themselves.
Everyone craned their necks, eager to see who this first person to rush onto the stage was.
The atmosphere in the entire arena was instantly ignited, and everyone was eager to see this opening spectacle.
After all, everyone wants to know just how capable the first person to step forward really is.