Zhao Zhong stands on the steps with his hands behind his back, showing no anger or authority.
"On the sixth day of June, at the school grounds in the east of the city, the Qingshan Martial Arts Association starts. You must have heard about it."
His gaze swept over every disciple present.
"This martial arts competition is different from previous years. In addition to being outer disciples of the three major sects in Fucheng, the top ten will receive additional heavy rewards. The first place will receive a Xuan-level middle-grade martial arts, plus a thousand taels of silver. The second and third places will each receive five hundred and three hundred taels of silver."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of low discussion in front of the hall.
Huge reward, quota for outer disciples of the three major sects in Fucheng.
What Zhao Zhong said couldn't help but make their hearts beat.
In particular, the number of outer disciples of the three major sects in Fucheng is even more arousing. For ordinary warriors, this matter is tantamount to a road to heaven.
The discussion in front of the Teaching Hall gradually became quieter.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Zhong, waiting for him to continue.
"I, Zhao Clan Martial Hall, have always relied on martial arts to establish my guild, and I will not fight for fame, but when it is time to fight, I will never leave others behind."
"To register for the martial arts competition, there will be a competition registration in front of the county government office on the first day of the next month. All martial artists under the age of twenty can register."
Zhao Zhong's eyes were bright. "I, Zhao Clan Martial Hall, will not force anyone. In the ring, casualties are inevitable. If there are those who do not want to go, they can bring it up now. If they want to go, the martial arts school will fully support them."
He paused and softened his tone a bit. "Some of you have just stepped into An Jin, and some of you have not yet reached An Jin. Your cultivation is still shallow, so there is no need to put too much pressure on yourself. It is best to go and get a ranking. If you cannot get it, you have seen the world. Knowing how big this Qingshan County is and how hard other people's fists are will only benefit your future cultivation."
"In addition, if you perform well in this martial arts competition, you will bring glory to the martial arts hall."
"If anyone can reach the top ten in the martial arts competition, Master will give a huge reward."
The crowd was slightly commotion.
After a moment of silence,
Finally, one of the disciples was the first to raise his hand. "Master, I am willing to go!"
Another person followed closely behind. "My disciples are also willing to go."
"I'll go too..."
Tang Jin'er stood on the edge of the crowd, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Disciple... disciple, can I go?"
Zhao Zhong glanced at her. "On the ring, there are no eyes for fists and feet. Your cultivation level is still shallow. You have just joined Ming Jin. It is not suitable to compete. You can watch from the side and gain experience."
Tang Jin'er's face fell. "I understand, Master."
Zhao Zhong nodded and continued to scan the crowd.
Qin Xuan Of course it goes without saying.
He stood at the front, dressed in white, with a calm look on his face, and had already made his attitude clear with his actions.
Zhao Zhong looked past Qin Xuan and stopped for a moment on Jiang Fa behind the crowd.
"Jiang Fa."
He suddenly spoke.
Jiang Fa was slightly startled and took a step forward. "The disciple is here."
"You will also go to this martial arts competition."
Zhao Zhong said slowly, "You are also An Jin now. It will be good for you to see the masters of the same age."
Jiang Fa heard the meaning of the words.
Zhao Zhong didn't expect him to get ranked.
Just let him have a long experience and see how big the outside world is.
Jiang Fa did not refuse, cupping his fists and saying, "Disciple, I obey."
For Zhao Zhong proactively asked Jiang Fa to go,
Xu Feng Ma Ping and others who know the strength of Jiang Fa are not surprised by this.
Several disciples who had just entered the inner courtyard cast a surprised look at Jiang Fa.
Even Qin Xuan couldn't help but take a second look at Jiang Fa. He still had some impressions of Jiang Fa, and vaguely remembered that he entered the inner courtyard as a low-class person.
Regarding this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he didn't understand why the master asked a disciple with mediocre qualifications to fight.
After finishing the explanation, Zhao Zhong looked at Qin Xuan and said in a solemn tone, "Qin Xuan, come with me. If you have anything to do with me, I will explain it to you alone."
Qin Xuan nodded and followed Zhao Zhong into the Teaching Hall.
The disciples in front of the hall gradually dispersed and gathered together in twos and threes to discuss the martial arts meeting.
"Jiang Fa!"
Xu Feng caught up from behind and grabbed Jiang Fa's neck, with excitement on his face. "We brothers will go together! Then let those guys see how powerful we Zhao Clan Martial Hall are!"
Zhao Chuan followed beside him, crossed his arms and smiled, "You are just Peak Ming Jin, who else do you want to see your awesomeness?"
Xu Feng scratched his head. "Peak Ming Jin What happened? My Xu Feng talent may have exceeded An Jin on the day of the martial arts competition!"
Ma Ping came up from behind. "I heard that many people will go into seclusion before the martial arts competition, just to last a few more games on stage. Shouldn't we also seize the time to practice?"
Jiang Fa nodded. "Of course I have to practice, there are still more than two months, I can improve as much as I can."
Xu Feng asked curiously, "What do you mean when you said Master called Qin Xuan in alone?"
"What else can I say?" Zhao Chuan curled his lips. "It must be explaining the tactics and countermeasures of the martial arts meeting. Senior Brother Qin is the signature of the martial arts hall, so the master will naturally pay special attention to it."
Ma Ping sighed, "The best bones are indeed beyond our comparison."
Xu Feng patted his shoulder. "Okay Ma Ping, you have been working as a nurse at the Liu Family these days, and you haven't missed any practice. I see that your body is much stronger than a year ago."
Several people were chatting and laughing, preparing to disperse.
Tang Jin'er trotted up and followed Jiang Fa without saying a word, just walking quietly.
Xu Feng saw her and smiled, "Junior sister Tang, you are following so closely, do you want our junior brother Jiang to teach you how to do it?"
Tang Jin'er's face turned red and she spat at him. "Senior Brother Xu, don't talk nonsense. I'm just along for the ride."
"By the way? You live in the west courtyard, and Jiang Fa lives in the east courtyard. Which way is it?"
Tang Jin'er was choked and couldn't speak. She lowered her head and the tips of her ears were bright red.
Jiang Fa looked back at her. "What's wrong with you?"
"No... it's okay."
Tang Jin'er wrung her fingers and whispered, "That's it... it's the martial arts competition. Can I go and cheer for senior brother? I promise not to cause any trouble for you."
"You can go if you want without asking me."
Jiang Fa said lightly.
Tang Jin'er's eyes lit up. "Then it's settled. Senior brother is not allowed to go back on his word."
Jiang Fa glanced at her but said nothing.
Behind him, Tang Jin'er trotted up and followed her, her footsteps brisk, like a happy little sparrow.
She didn't speak any more, and only followed Jiang Fa half a step away.
After walking for more than ten steps, Jiang Fa suddenly stopped.
Tang Jin'er almost bumped into his back, hurriedly stopped and looked up at him. "Senior Brother Jiang?"
"What are you following me for?"
"I... I'm going back to my room."
"You live in Xikuoyuan."
"I... I want to go around from the east to eat."
Jiang Fa glanced at her and continued walking forward without revealing anything.
Tang Jin'er followed him again, this time not daring to get too close, and fell half a step behind, but her eyes were glued to his back, from his shoulder blades to his waistline, and then to his long straight legs. The more he looked at him, the more he felt panicked, and he quickly lowered his head to count the green bricks on the ground.
The two of them walked to the moon gate of the east cross courtyard one after another. Jiang Fa stopped and turned his head to look at her. "We're here."
Tang Jin'er raised his head and saw that the East Crossing Courtyard was right in front of him, but the West Crossing Courtyard was still separated by more than half of the martial arts hall.
She opened her mouth, wanted to say something, swallowed it back, said "oh" and turned around slowly.