Chapter 902

"City Lord, whether in the past or now, Qingyang City has never let down its guard against the Puppet City. Please don't worry about this." Chen Yang ignored Sun Tu and cupped his fists at Eke Ge.

"It's okay, it's okay. I just suddenly remembered this and said a few words … Let's get back to the main topic and talk about the Five Cities Martial Competition." Eke Ge waved his hand and said.

When everyone heard this, they all quieted down and waited for him to speak again.

"The specific rules are not much different from the past. Each of the four cities will nominate twelve candidates. Whether it's the captains of each city or the chief Xuan Gladiators, they can all participate.

The main city, Xuan City, will send sixteen people. A total of sixty-four people will compete against each other to determine the winner.

As long as you are able to enter the top three, you will receive a reward. As for the person who is able to pass through many rounds of competition and obtain first place, he will receive an unexpectedly large reward, "Eggy said with a smile.

"Cough cough … an unexpected reward. What is it?

Why is the City Lord keeping us in suspense now? "Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.

"There are still three months before the official martial competition. Everyone, please allow me to keep you in suspense for a while longer. I will reveal it when the competition officially begins. In short, you will not be disappointed." The smile on Eke Ge's face became even wider.

When everyone heard this, they naturally did not have any objections.

"In these three months, everyone can temporarily stay and cultivate in my Xuan City's courtyard. If you want to practice in advance, you can also go to the Xuan Fighting Arenas in the city and participate in the Free Xuan Fights." Eke Ge said.

After he finished speaking, he chatted with everyone for a while longer before he left.

After a short meeting, everyone from the four affiliated cities had their own thoughts and no longer had the mood to compete with each other. Qin Yuan, Fu Jian, and the others led their respective teams and left.

Chen Yang and the others were the last to walk out of the hall and saw the man named Tong Song waiting outside.

"Honored guests of Qingyang City, would you like to stroll around the city or follow me to the courtyard to settle down?" Tong Song took the initiative to greet them and asked.

"We are tired from the long journey. Please bring us to the courtyard first." Chen Yang, Gu Qianxun, and Han Li looked at each other and said.

"Alright.

Everyone, please follow me. "Tong Song nodded and said.

Under his lead, everyone left the City Lord's Mansion and headed west of the city. Finally, they arrived at a cluster of buildings that occupied an area even larger than the City Lord's Mansion.

"I'm really sorry, the people from the other three cities came a little earlier, and have already chosen some of the better locations in the garden.

The remaining Cool Breeze Small Building and White Stone Garden, although the environment is not bad, the guest houses are a bit sparsely distributed, and the distance between each other is quite far. I'm afraid that everyone will have to live a bit scattered. "As soon as they entered the gate of the garden, Tong Song said with a slightly apologetic tone.

"That's not a problem. It's a good thing to split up a bit. It'll be quieter." Chen Yang's mind was a bit wandering, so he said indifferently.

"That's good," Tong Song said with a smile.

Everyone followed him and settled down in a cool little building in the southwest corner of the garden.

The rooms here were built side by side like inns. They were quite simple, and the materials used were black stones that could isolate Divine Sense, which made everyone feel much more at ease.

There were a lot of rooms, and Han Li and the others each took a room.

Han Li inspected the rooms to make sure that no one had messed around, and only then did he sit down with his legs crossed.

Time passed by quickly, and it was already late at night in the blink of an eye.

Han Li abruptly opened his eyes before making his way out of the room.

It was completely tranquil outside. A bright moon hung high in the sky, and it emanated bright and clear radiance, yet it made this place seem even more tranquil.

Han Li looked up at the full moon in the sky and his brows furrowed slightly. He then withdrew his gaze and walked forward, quickly arriving in front of a room before gently knocking on the door.

"Fellow Daoist Li?"

After a few seconds, a voice sounded from within the room, following which the door was slowly opened to reveal Daoist Xie.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Yang, sorry to disturb you so late at night." Han Li took a glance at Daoist Xie before making his way into the room.

This was Chen Yang's room, and Chen Yang was currently sitting with his legs crossed in meditation.

"Please take a seat, Fellow Daoist Li. May I ask why you've come so late at night?" Chen Yang asked with a smile.

"I've made an agreement with Fellow Daoist Chen that if I can't find a way to remove the Black Tribulation Insects, I'll change my request, right? I've come to discuss this with Fellow Daoist Chen," Han Li said after taking a seat.

"That's right. May I ask what your request is?

As long as it's within my capabilities, I'll do my best so that you won't be disappointed again, "Chen Yang replied with a nod.

"I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Chen to help me investigate two people. One is Shi Kong, and the other is called Violet Spirit. She's a female cultivator who was thrown into the Accumulated Scale Space Realm in the past hundred years.

Fellow Daoist Chen, please give me a clear answer before the martial meet begins. "Han Li slowly said.

Chen Yang faltered slightly upon hearing this before a troubled look appeared on his face.

"I can help you investigate the Violet Spirit you speak of. Since she's a female cultivator and just entered the Accumulated Scale Space Realm a few decades ago, it shouldn't be difficult to find her in Xuan City. However, Shi Kong is currently in the hands of Ekai, so it'll be difficult to investigate her." Chen Yang smiled bitterly.

"If it was easy, why would I bother Fellow Daoist Chen?" Han Li chuckled.

Chen Yang was silent for a moment before solemnly saying, "Fine … I've already misspoken once, so I won't do it again. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Li, I'll definitely give you an answer before the martial competition begins."

"Then I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Chen."

Han Li smiled faintly and didn't linger any longer. He quickly took his leave and returned to his residence.

The night passed uneventfully.

Early the next morning, Han Li washed up and was about to leave when he suddenly heard a knock on the door. It was a Youth Attendant from Qingyang City.

On this trip to Xuan City, other than Han Li and the others, Chen Yang had also brought a few attendants with him to handle some miscellaneous matters.

"Senior Li, the City Lord has invited you to his residence." The Youth Attendant said respectfully.

"Do you know why the City Lord has summoned me?" Han Li asked without batting an eyelid.

"I don't know." The Youth Attendant shook his head.

"Lead the way." Han Li frowned slightly and said.

The Youth Attendant brought Han Li to Chen Yang's residence very quickly.

Han Li's eyes flashed with a trace of surprise. He originally thought that Chen Yang had summoned him to discuss something with him, but Chen Yang's residence was currently filled with people. Gu Qianxun, Yi Liya, Xiong Pi, and the others were all there.

Seeing Han Li enter, Gu Qianxun smiled and nodded in greeting.

Han Li also nodded in response. At this moment, he suddenly felt a hostile gaze directed at him. Turning his head, he saw that it was Yi Liya.

When Yi Liya saw that Han Li didn't cower in the slightest after sensing his gaze, he glared at Han Li before turning his gaze away.

Han Li frowned slightly and was filled with doubts.

On the way to Xuan City, he had already felt that Yi Liya had some hostility towards him.

However, he had only just met this person and had never even spoken to him. He really couldn't understand why Yi Liya would be hostile towards him.

After a while, a few more people came in. Everyone in Qingyang City had gathered.

"I called you all here because I have something to say." Chen Yang looked at the crowd and said.

Everyone listened attentively.

"There's still some time before the start of the martial arts competition. Right now, all the forces in the city have gathered and the situation is complicated. If there's nothing important, try to stay in your residences and conserve your energy. If there's anything you need to go out, remember not to cause trouble or clash with people from other cities. Otherwise, I won't be able to speak here." Chen Yang said.

"Yes."

Everyone had seen with their own eyes yesterday the attitude of the people from other cities towards Qingyang City. There were more evil than good, so they all nodded in agreement.

Chen Yang looked satisfied when he saw everyone nodding their heads.

"City Lord, yesterday the person from Xuan City said that each of the four adjacent cities will send twelve people for this martial arts competition. Right now, there are obviously more people here than that. May I ask which twelve people the City Lord would like to send?" Yi Liya suddenly asked.

Hearing this, everyone's eyes brightened and they looked towards Chen Yang.

This question had been hidden in their hearts for a long time. It was a great honor to be able to participate in the martial arts competition of the five cities, not to mention that there was a great reward in front of them.

Everyone was very confident in their own strength, so they were rather eager to participate on the stage.

"This matter is not urgent. I will announce the list of participants before the martial arts competition begins.

Alright, you can all go back. "Chen Yang's eyes flashed as he spoke slowly.

Hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with disappointment and they all took their leave.

Han Li walked out of Chen Yang's residence and was about to head outside.

Although Chen Yang told them not to go out as much as possible, he had important matters to attend to.

"Daoist Li, are you going out?" A voice came from behind. It was Gu Qianxun.

"That's right. It's my first time in Xuan City, so I plan to go out for a stroll." Han Li stopped in his tracks.

"Could it be that Daoist Li is looking for Madam Liuhua to ask about the Black Tribulation Bug?" Gu Qianxun's lips moved slightly as she transmitted her voice.

"Yes." Han Li did not hide anything in front of Gu Qianxun.

The Black Tribulation Bug was a thorn in his heart. He would not be at ease if he did not pull it out.

"I am also going to investigate this matter. Why don't we go together? Madam Liuhua is the number one blacksmith in Xuan City and is not someone easy to meet." Gu Qianxun said with a serious expression.

"Alright." Han Li was slightly startled and nodded his head.

Thus, the two of them quickly walked out and their figures quickly disappeared in front of them.

A few figures walked out from the shade of a tree not far away. It was Yi Liya, Du Long, Tu Gang and the rest.

Yi Liya looked in the direction that the two of them left with a gloomy expression.

Han Li and Tu Gang quickly left the courtyard and headed towards the city with Gu Qianxun leading the way.

Due to the influence of the Five Academies Martial Competition, the city was bustling with people. The shops on both sides of the streets were decorated with lanterns and colored banners. The quality of the items sold in the shops was obviously a level higher than those sold in Qingyang City.

The area of Xuan City was huge as well. The bustling streets were connected one after another. Compared to this place, Qingyang City was simply dirty and run-down.