Underground Martial Arts Tournament!

"Dad, I'm going out tomorrow."

Tang Jie thought of this and looked up to say to Tang Tianhao.

Tang Tianhao was a little surprised. It was usually him who went out every month, and this was the first time Tang Jie had said he wanted to go out.

Tang Tianhao smiled, "Mm, you practice martial arts at home every day. It's good for young people to get out and about."

Tang Tianhao was very satisfied with Tang Jie's diligent spirit in practicing martial arts, but he was also worried that his son would not be interested in anything other than martial arts. Now that Tang Jie said he wanted to go out, Tang Tianhao was naturally happy.

The next morning, Tang Jie took a carriage to Lingyue City.

In the evening, Tang Jie found Cheng Yuan's home in the DC District of Lingyue City, according to the address Cheng Yuan had left during their last meeting.

"Master, there's someone named Tang Jie looking for you."

In the courtyard where Cheng Yuan lived, an old servant said to Cheng Yuan, who was practicing martial arts inside.

Cheng Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard this, "It's that young man! Hurry and let him in!"

Cheng Yuan had a very deep impression of Tang Jie, his strength was unfathomable! This was Cheng Yuan's evaluation of Tang Jie.

One had to know that Cheng Wu was also a skilled practitioner who had cultivated inner strength. Even if he wasn't a top-tier master, he was at least a top-tier second-rate master. Yet, facing Tang Jie, Tang Jie had crippled his arm with just his profound inner strength. Such internal cultivation was simply not something a young man should possess!

"Brother Tang, you've come to see me. Please, come in and sit."

Tang Jie was led into the room by the old servant and met Cheng Yuan, who said enthusiastically.

Tang Jie and Cheng Yuan sat down on chairs inside. After the old servant poured two cups of tea, he bowed respectfully and withdrew from the room.

Tang Jie looked at Cheng Yuan and got straight to the point, "You mentioned last time that you had a way to make money? I'd like to hear about it."

Last time, Cheng Yuan had deliberately tested Tang Jie's skills and claimed to have a way to make a lot of money. Tang Jie needed money to buy elixirs for his cultivation. Just cultivating the third level of his Boyhood Art required a large number of elixirs for replenishment, not to mention that as his cultivation advanced, the daily consumption of cultivation resources would be an astronomical figure. He had to have enough gold and silver to support his rapid cultivation!

Seeing Tang Jie's interest, Cheng Yuan's face lit up, and he immediately said, "The method I'm talking about for making money is actually very simple, and that is to fight others in martial combat! If you win, you get money!"

"Martial combat with others?"

Tang Jie's eyes lit up. If it was robbing or killing, or anything that went against his conscience, Tang Jie would naturally not agree. But if it was just martial combat, where he could spar with others to hone his practical combat skills and also get paid, Tang Jie couldn't ask for more.

Seeing Tang Jie's reaction, Cheng Yuan seized the opportunity and said, "Brother Tang, these martial combats are held once a month. Tonight happens to be the start of this month's combat, so I'll take you to see it. If you're interested, you can also sign up."

"Then… alright, I'll go take a look first."

Tang Jie agreed to Cheng Yuan's suggestion without much hesitation.

Tang Jie was very interested in this so-called martial combat. Whether he participated or not, it would be good to see it and broaden his horizons.

Immediately, Tang Jie and Cheng Yuan took a carriage and traveled to a huge building outside the central street of Lingyue City.

"This Lingwu Pavilion, on the surface, is a shopping mall that sells weapons, elixirs, and other items, but it actually has another venue."

This huge building was called Lingwu Pavilion, Cheng Yuan explained.

Then, Cheng Yuan led Tang Jie into Lingwu Pavilion and proceeded all the way to the end of Lingwu Pavilion. A spiral staircase appeared before Tang Jie, and at the entrance of the staircase, several men in black tight-fitting clothes were guarding it.

Cheng Yuan took out a token, and those men in black tight-fitting clothes immediately said respectfully, "Welcome to Lingwu Martial Arts Arena."

It seemed that without a token, one couldn't enter the martial combat.

Tang Jie and Cheng Yuan went down the stairs together.

When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Tang Jie was immediately somewhat shocked. What appeared before his eyes was a huge underground plaza. In this underground plaza, it was brightly lit, crowded with people, and a noisy wave of heat washed over him.

This huge underground plaza was somewhat similar to the Bird's Nest on Earth in his previous life. Seats were connected together, forming a spiral shape, and in the very center, there was a fighting arena the size of a basketball court.

It was clear that this was the Lingwu Martial Arts Arena, located underground and very secretive!

"I didn't expect Lingyue City to have such a place…"

Tang Jie sighed. The scene before him was indeed shocking to anyone seeing it for the first time.

"Come, sit here."

Cheng Yuan invited Tang Jie to find an empty seat and sit down.

Tang Jie looked around. The surrounding seats were almost all occupied, with nearly ten thousand people!

These people were basically all luxuriously dressed, either rich or noble, not ordinary people.

Cheng Yuan said to Tang Jie, "Those who are qualified to come to the Lingwu Martial Arts Arena are not ordinary people. When martial combats are held, they are the audience and also the financiers. They watch the martial combats and place bets; this is the pleasure of these wealthy people in Lingyue City."

Tang Jie nodded in understanding. This was a bit like the ball games in his previous life, where the audience would pay for tickets to watch. Watching martial artists fight was much more exciting than any ball game.

Therefore, the wealthy merchants or dignitaries of Lingyue City were very enthusiastic about this monthly martial combat. They would almost always make time to watch it every month. This martial arts arena also had a way of accumulating wealth similar to gambling, betting on which martial artist would win, and everyone enjoyed it.

And because of this, the martial artists participating in the combats would receive very generous rewards!

"Aren't there any officials managing this kind of activity?" Tang Jie asked doubtfully. This kind of activity was similar to underground bare-knuckle boxing, and theoretically, the Lingyue City authorities should manage it.

"Because… there are important figures behind the Lingwu Martial Arts Arena," Cheng Yuan said with a slight smile.

Being able to open the Lingwu Martial Arts Arena in Lingyue City and invite wealthy merchants to come clearly indicated that the Lingwu Martial Arts Arena involved broad interests, and the person behind it was definitely a top dignitary in Lingyue City, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to support this venue!

"It's starting, the first martial combat of today," Cheng Yuan said quickly.

Tang Jie also looked intently. In the center of the martial arts arena, a host-like middle-aged man in magnificent attire walked out. He said in a deep voice, "Welcome everyone to watch this martial combat. As usual, there will be ten martial combats held today, and a total of twenty elite martial artists will present wonderful and passionate performances. Please stay tuned!"

"Clap clap clap!"

The entire venue erupted in enthusiastic applause, everyone's face alight with excitement and fervor. This martial arts tournament was held only once a month, and they had all been eagerly anticipating it!

"Haha, I bet on the Tiger Head Saber this time. This guy crushed his opponent with a single strike last time!"

"I think the Soul Hook Rope is really strong. In the last main event, a blood fight, he directly twisted his opponent's head off!"

Tang Jie overheard two stout men in fine clothes discussing the matches.

This made Tang Jie turn to Cheng Yuan in surprise and ask, "Is there a risk to life participating in the martial arts tournament?"