Chapter 767: Qi Hao Takes a Humbling; Let's Celebrate~~
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Only then did Hao Shuai, who had been listening nearby, realize what Qi Hao was talking about. No wonder Tian Buyi and Su Ru looked so grim.
The changes to the rules of the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament might have been good news for the other peaks. After all, more people could compete, giving more of their disciples a chance to train. They naturally had no objections.
But here at Great Bamboo Peak, Tian Buyi and his wife could feel the change's deep hostility toward them.
What the hell, each of the seven peaks had to send nine disciples?!
Great Bamboo Peak had only a handful of disciples. Even counting Tian Ling'er, there were only eight of them.
Where were they supposed to find nine people to compete?
They couldn't exactly call up the Big Yellow Dog Tian Buyi kept, could they?!
No wonder Tian Buyi wore such a long face. But since the announcement had already been made, the matter was clearly settled. There was no point arguing, so he said coldly, "Very well. I have no objections."
Qi Hao certainly had the bearing of someone who would one day become a peak master. Despite Tian Buyi's sour expression, he remained polite and chatted easily with Great Bamboo Peak's disciples.
He was accomplished in his cultivation, trusted by his elders, and often traveled the world, so he was widely read and experienced. Add to that his eloquence and quick wit, and before long, everyone felt a fondness for him. Even Song Daren, who had once lost to him, no longer held any ill will.
After a burst of laughter, Qi Hao told some joke—Hao Shuai couldn't quite make out what it