"You agreed?" Chu Sheng was delighted.
He Pingsheng nodded. "I agreed... stick with me from now on. As long as I have a bite to eat, you won't go hungry!"
"If even I'm starving, don't expect to have it easy either!"
Even if Chu Sheng hadn't given He Pingsheng this token, He Pingsheng would still have taken him along.
After all, his grandfather Tianyin had helped him enormously twice!
If someone else had been deputy city lord instead of Tianyin, then considering Ji Wuxin's earlier obstruction, the city lord's search for Immortal Maiden Caiyu, and everything else, who knew how much trouble He Pingsheng would have faced!
"But there's another issue!" Chu Sheng said. "To participate in Star Emperor City's Sword Trial Tournament, besides having this direct-entry spot, you also have to register with the city lord. Only after she approves can you join Heaven and Earth Immortal City's team in Star Emperor City's competition!"
"But don't worry. With this token, and with my grandfather being the deputy city lord, I'll take you to see the city lord. She'll definitely agree!"
He Pingsheng nodded. "Thank you!"
He took a sip of tea, then asked, "Junior Brother Chu, besides the winner being allowed to make a wish of the Star Emperor, are there any other benefits to participating in Star Emperor City's Sword Trial Tournament?"
"Why do so many people flock to it like ducks?"
"Of course there are!" Chu Sheng said. "If it were just about competing for first place, I doubt anyone from our Heaven and Earth Immortal City would even go!"
"Besides competing for first place to receive a wish from the Star Emperor, you can also vie for a place in each tournament's sword trial rankings!"
"There are two Sword Trial Steles in Star Emperor City!"
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