For Her, He Attended the Annual Competition; Storm Clouds Gathered over the Xuanyuan Family
Upon hearing Chen Changqing's words, a faint blush immediately appeared on Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's pretty face.
After a slight pause, she composed herself and pulled Chen Changqing to sit down in the pavilion.
After taking her seat, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu looked at Chen Changqing with a serious expression and then said:
"Changqing."
"As you know, I come from the Xuanyuan Family."
"The reason I have summoned you here is because next month is the annual Family Annual Competition of my Xuanyuan Family."
Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing was slightly surprised.
"Family Annual Competition?"
Xuanyuan Xiaoyu nodded and murmured an "Mmm":
"Um?"
"The Xuanyuan Clan, as the royal family, has a long and prosperous lineage, producing many geniuses."
"This annual competition is not only a test of the younger generation's cultivation and combat capabilities, but also a crucial occasion for determining resource allocation and even... selecting candidates for the future clan leader."
"At that time, all direct descendants and collateral branches, whose members are within a certain age range, will attend."
"Some Lineage disciples will personally participate in the competition, or send a representative of sufficient standing to fight on their behalf."
At this point, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu paused.
Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing naturally understood the unspoken meaning behind Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's words.
The plan was to have him return to the Xuanyuan Family with him to participate in the Xuanyuan Family's Annual Competition.
After all, he is Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's fiancé, so it is reasonable for him to participate in the competition.
Just as Chen Changqing was lost in thought, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu pursed her lips and said again:
"I always participated by myself in previous years."
"But this year... I want you to come back with me, to represent me at this year's Family Annual Competition."
"Changqing, would you... would you be willing to come with me?"
As she spoke, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu looked at Chen Changqing with deep affection.
In her heart, she naturally hoped that Chen Changqing would agree.
It should be noted that Chen Changqing's cultivation had already reached the Late Spirit Transformation, and his strength far exceeded his realm.
It was Chen Changqing who helped Liu Ruyan participate in the Hundred Dynasties War and win first place, making the Maple Leaf Dynasty the First Imperial Dynasty.
In Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's opinion, if Chen Changqing were willing to lend a hand, she would definitely be able to achieve a very good ranking in this Family Annual Competition.
It's even possible that they could take first place year-over-year.
After listening to what Xuanyuan Xiaoyu said, Chen Changqing smiled faintly and asked:
"Xiaoyu."
"Were you already planning this Annual Competition back in the Blood Moon World?"
Chen Changqing fortuitous opportunity to the Blood Moon World by chance, where he first met Xuanyuan Xiaoyu.
Seeing that Chen Changqing had exceptional talent and aptitude, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu decided to befriend him.
To this end, he even went so far as to give Chen Changqing the Essence Blood of the Vermilion Bird and the White Tiger, and promised to send him away from the Blood Moon World.
All Chen Changqing needed to do was to help Xuanyuan Xiaoyu once in the future.
Now, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu suddenly came to Chen Changqing and brought up the matter of the Family Annual Competition.
This naturally reminded Chen Changqing of the promise he had made with Xuanyuan Xiaoyu.
When Chen Changqing asked, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu smiled faintly and replied:
No, not at all.
"Your performance on the Blood Moon Arena was indeed outstanding during your time in the Blood Moon World, achieving a hundred consecutive victories."
"The main reason I want you to stop challenging the arena is that I don't want any major changes to occur during the time I'm in charge of the Blood Moon World."
"Back then, when I thought about befriending you, I just wanted to build a good relationship."
After hearing what Xuanyuan Xiaoyu said, Chen Changqing smiled helplessly.
He thought that Xuanyuan Xiaoyu had already started planning the Lineage's Annual Competition at that time.
After a moment of silence, Chen Changqing spoke:
So, Xiaoyu, you didn't like me back then?
"Ah?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu was taken aback, her lips parted slightly, but she was caught off guard by Chen Changqing's question and didn't know how to answer.
Chen Changqing didn't pay any attention to this.
He knew in his heart that the Xuanyuan Family was the head of the Nine Great Families, and the Annual Competition held within the family naturally produced many powerful figures.
Back in the Blood Moon World, his cultivation level was not high, so it's not surprising that he wasn't noticed by Xuanyuan Xiaoyu.
Just as Xuanyuan Xiaoyu was stunned, a resolute glint flashed in Chen Changqing's eyes, and he said:
"Since the Family Annual Competition is next month, there's still enough time."
"I'll go with you!"
"This is a perfect opportunity for me to see just how impressive the younger generation of the Xuanyuan Family, the head of the Nine Great Families of the Nine Provinces Continent, truly is."
On the way here, Chen Changqing had some concerns.
He wondered if Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's visit to him was due to some troublesome matter.
If this takes too long, we won't be able to make it to the Seven Peaks Grand Competition of Mount Shu.
Fortunately, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu Yu only asked him to attend the Annual Competition of the Xuanyuan Family, which was just over a month away, so there was no conflict in terms of timing.
Upon hearing Chen Changqing's agreement, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu was overjoyed, a bright smile spreading across her face.
Overjoyed, she quickly looked towards Chen Changqing:
"Then it's settled!"
"This year's Family Annual Competition will be held at the Ancestral Land of the Xuanyuan Family."
"At that time, all the most promising young talents of the Xuanyuan Clan will gather."
You'd better help me keep things under control!
Chen Changqing nodded and said with a smile:
Don't worry!
With your husband here, what Annual Competition first place wouldn't be a piece of cake?
Without waiting for Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's reply, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu Chen Changqing grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.
This sudden action caught Xuanyuan Xiaoyu off guard. Her pretty face flushed red, and she said in a sweet, coquettish voice:
"You... why are you hugging me again?"
Chen Changqing smiled and said frankly:
"What's wrong?"
"Isn't it only natural for me to hug my future wife?"
After Chen Changqing said that, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu became even more shy, lowering her head and looking incredibly charming.
After lingering tenderly for a while, the two finally separated.
Then, Chen Changqing asked Xuanyuan Xiaoyu with a curious expression:
"Oh, right, Xiaoyu."
Will your father return for the Xuanyuan Family's annual competition this year?
Previously in the Blood Moon World, he only knew that Xuanyuan Xiaoyu came from the Xuanyuan Family, one of the Nine Great Families. He did not know that Xuanyuan Xiaoyu was also the Third Princess of the Nine Provinces Divine Dynasty, and that her father was the unfathomable Human King.
When Chen Changqing asked about the Human King, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu frowned slightly.
After a slight pause, she replied:
"I probably won't go back to my father's place."
"At least he won't go back as a supporter of the chieftain candidate."
When she said this, Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's tone was somewhat low, and there was a hint of extremely obscure helplessness in it.
"Um?"
Upon hearing Xuanyuan Xiaoyu's words, Chen Changqing was slightly surprised, realizing that there seemed to be some kind of estrangement between the Human King and the Xuanyuan Family.