A woman emerged from the shadows.
She wore a sleek black suit, her long hair draped over her shoulders.
A slender cigarette rested between her lips, its curling smoke veiling a mature, alluring face.
Su Li.
An old acquaintance of Qi Wu's.
The black-haired man did not turn around.
He simply kept watching Qi Wu.
Watching that white-haired young man with a smile that practically begged for a punch.
After a long moment.
A smile appeared on his face.
There was a hint of amusement in it, a hint of admiration.
And a hint of-
Fighting spirit.
"Interesting."
He repeated the word.
"This Qi Wu is more interesting than I imagined."
Su Li blew a smoke ring.
"So?"
The black-haired man turned around.
He looked at Su Li.
The banquet hall's lights were reflected in his deep eyes.
"So-"
He paused.
"If I get the chance, I'd like to test myself against him."
Hearing that Xiao Tiance wanted to test himself against Qi Wu.
Su Li's expression turned intrigued behind the swirling smoke.
If those two powerhouses fought a match.
That would be fun to watch.
Meanwhile.
Qi Wu seemed to sense something, and his Six Eyes stirred slightly.
He turned his head toward the corner.
The man with waist-length black hair was watching him with interest.
Their gazes met across the room.
Neither spoke, but each understood the message in the other's eyes-
Interesting guy.
Let's fight sometime.
The corners of Qi Wu's lips rose slightly.
Coming to the Imperial Capital really was worth it.
Just then, the lights suddenly came on over the stage at the front of the banquet hall.
An aged, commanding voice rang throughout the room.
"Silence."
"The medal ceremony will now begin."
The entire banquet hall instantly fell silent.
Everyone turned their attention