"Who is this person?"
Xiao Yunfeng turned his gaze towards the middle-aged man.
"I know that your goal this time is to be recognized as a Martial Saint. However, even if you can make it to the national competition, you may not be recognized if you don't show enough strength. If you fight with all your strength..."
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "The mortality rate of the adult group is much higher than that of the youth group."
"What do you want to say?"
"To evaluate the Martial Saint, the national competition is the most dangerous choice."
The middle-aged man smiled and glanced at Qiu Chufeng, Shu Shaoyan, and Liu Tiandao: "You all are not the martial saints who participated in the national competition, right?"
Several people looked a little strange.
Liu Tiandao, who was well-informed, seemed to have thought of something at this moment and suddenly asked, "Who are you to Wang Yuanjing, the Wang Wusheng on the review committee?"
"It is my father."
The middle-aged man smiled slightly.
As soon as these words were spoken, Xiao Yunfeng, Zhao Shenyan, and several Martial Saints all changed their expressions at the same time.
"Grandmaster Wang Pengju has been living abroad for the past few years, and only just met Commissioner Wang last year."
Lin Yuzhi introduced with a smile.
It's an illegitimate child.
Everyone understood.
They would basically hide one or two heirs outside to prevent themselves from encountering unexpected events and thus ending their family line.
If Wang Pengju's father is really Wang Yuanjing...
The Martial Arts Association's special committee for selecting Martial Saints usually consists of seven to nine people. Although only one person may not seem like a lot, such people often have their own network of connections.
Once you enter their circle...
The job is almost half done.
"Master Zhao, and Master Xiao's junior brother, if you two give up the first place this time and help me block my opponent, I dare not say anything about the other committee members, but my father's vote will definitely pass for you."
Wang Pengju said.
Zhao Shenyan and Xiao Yunfeng were both moved.
Just like what Lin Yuzhi said, there is not much difference between the top three in Jiangzhou and the first one. Apart from the good reputation and the fact that it can bring more benefits to the forces behind them, there is not much significance.
"I can agree on behalf of my junior brother."
Xiao Yunfeng said.
"Okay, I will fight for Grandmaster Wang during the round-robin tournament."
Zhao Shenyan said, turning to Lin Yuzhi: "Who are the Grandmasters among the applicants this time?"
Lin Yuzhi immediately reported thirteen names.
"Two of them are in Canglong City? They are coming in force."
Xiao Yunfeng was a little surprised.
"It is said that there are also four members of the Canglong City Youth Group participating in the competition."
Qiu Chufeng suddenly said.
"Yes, Li Pin, Wang Zuocai, Fang Lingjue, and Zhang Chuge."
Lin Yuzhi nodded slightly, and then continued: "There are a total of 24 people who have registered for Baodan this year, and there are 86 people who have been recorded as having used Danjin. In previous sessions, there were also many strong people. In theory, there are also a few dark horses hiding in the dark waiting to make a big splash. The difficulty of this session can be said to be the highest in the past."
"Do you need our Lihuo Sect to help stop them?"
Qiu Chufeng said to Gu Haoran.
Since he didn't plan to compete for the first place, he was naturally willing to do Gu Haoran a favor.
At the age of twenty-nine, he mastered the power of Gangjin.
Coupled with the Gu family’s connections, it would be no problem for him to be named a Martial Saint in the future.
"Heh... Although I came to Jiangzhou from the capital, it doesn't mean that I am weak. If it weren't for the sake of being absolutely safe... I wouldn't be afraid of Jiang Zhenhai or Zhou Yuanfei."
Gu Haoran said.
Qiu Chufeng and Shu Shaoyan frowned but said nothing.
After all, Gu Haoran did not break the rules and asked Lin Yuzhi to inform them in advance.
In addition, the Gu family is very powerful, so the Lihuo Sect and Guiyun Martial Arts School have to give him some points.
Otherwise, if it were other external forces, what would happen if they developed the Gang Jin
During the selection round, three or five Baodan masters will be arranged to take turns to fight. After defeating these three or five Baodan masters, Jiang Zhenhai and Zhou Yuanfei, who are at the peak of Baodan, will be allowed to take action. How much of your cultivation will be left
If things go wrong, we may not even make it to the finals, let alone get first place.
"Okay, now let's move on to the arrangements for the fourth to tenth... Do you have anything else to say?"
Lin wanted to stop talking.
"Please give me a spot in the youth group."
"I want one spot in the Junior Group and three spots in the Youth Group from the Fire Sect."
"As the most powerful force in Jiangzhou, Guiyun Martial Arts School wants two places in the junior group and three places in the youth group. Is that not too much?"
The martial saints spoke one after another.
Soon, except for the adult group, the junior and youth groups had been almost divided up.
As for the adult group, there are too many variables, even they can only grasp it roughly.
"That won't do. You guys are going to take up eleven of the seven spots. We have to leave a few for the other cities to fight for."
Lin wanted to stop talking.
"This time, our Lihuo Sect started building momentum early and made the slogan of dominating Jiangzhou known to everyone. Aren't they mentally prepared to get nothing?"
Qiu Chufeng refused to give in.
"Don't be so rude... You guys can reduce the number of people. At least two spots in the junior and youth groups should be vacated."
Lin wanted to stop talking.
Seeing this, the others had to discuss again.
The youth group is better, on the one hand there are many variables, and on the other hand the benefits of successful operation are not great.
The two spots were quickly given up.
But no matter how much we persuaded them, there was only one vacancy in the youth group.
The three major forces, the garrison, the local council, and the martial arts association, everyone wants to get a piece of the pie.
After all, being able to rank in the top ten, with some good publicity and operations, the reputation of their forces would be increased and the profits would definitely be worth billions.
With such huge profits, who would be willing to give up easily
Seeing everyone arguing, Lin Yuzhi was also a little unhappy: "Then arrange your people to guard the door."
He directly divided the 24 Baodan masters who registered into groups one by one. Unlike Jiang Zhenhai and Zhou Yuanfei who would not meet any Baodan masters along the way, each of them would have to fight with at least five Danjin and Baodan masters before they could reach the top ten.
To enter the top ten, he would inevitably meet the Baodan masters of Guiyun Martial Arts School, Xuanji Sect, and Lihuo Sect again.
"Then arrange for someone to guard the door."
Qiu Chufeng did not object.
Although he could get half a day to rest after each fight, he didn't think that those people would have much fighting power left after fighting with three or five Baodan and Danjin masters continuously for several days.
"According to the intelligence we have, among the young group of Baodan masters, there are six who pose the greatest threat, ranked in order: Xu Zilong, Li Pin..."
Lin Yuzhi unfolded the information of the six people one by one.
Among Li Bin’s information, there is not only information about him killing Mosha and Wang Daoyi, but also records of him killing a cat demon.
When Liu Tiandao saw his age, he was a little surprised: "Whose disciple is this? He has achieved such success at the age of 22!? Even if he has been practicing martial arts since he was 12 years old, it has only been ten years, right?"
"We investigated and found that he is a talented person, but he has already been taken advantage of by the Five Elements Sect."
Lin wanted to stop talking.
"Five Elements Sect?"
The Five Elements Sect is undoubtedly the number one martial arts force in Canglong City, but looking at the entire Jiangzhou, it is questionable whether it can be ranked in the top ten.
"Don't you want to recruit some?"
Liu Tiandao said.
"We in the Lihuo Sect have taken notice of this Li Pin, but we plan to warn him first before recruiting him."
Qiu Chufeng said, glancing at Liu Tiandao: "Will Liu Wusheng not intend to compete with us?"
"Heh, hearing about him is worse than meeting him in person. Let's see how he performs first."
Liu Tiandao said.
As martial saints, they have seen too many people who seek fame and reputation.
Even if this group of martial saints were placed in the Tianyuan Federation, no one would recognize them.
Things like fame and achievements...
There is too much moisture.
"You guys arrange for a gatekeeper."
Lin Yuzhi waved his hand and brought everyone back to the point: "If the gatekeepers can't stop it, then you can't blame others for being deprived of the top ten spots."
Qiu Chufeng, Shu Shaoyan, Xiao Yunfeng and others nodded.
The martial arts competition is an event that the Taibai Kingdom and even the Tianyuan Federation attach great importance to. They can make some small changes in the schedule, but no one dares to disrupt the order openly.
Otherwise, let alone the martial arts saints and presidents of martial arts associations, even the president of the Taibai Association would not be able to suppress the scandal after it became a big deal.
The Tianyuan Federation will send someone directly to investigate.
"Guiyun Martial Arts School asks Gao Liushui to come."
"We from the Lihuo Sect let Han Li take action."
"My Xuanji Sect will let Jiang Qushan come forward."
Several people spoke up.
Soon, everyone had reached an agreement.
Seeing that a consensus had been reached, Lin Yuzhi nodded.
Soon, the juvenile group, the youth group, and half of the adult group had been arranged properly by several major forces.
As the top martial arts force and martial arts saint inheritance in Jiangzhou, their arrangements basically represent the results of this Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition.
In fact, many forces have heard of this.
But on the other hand, the disciples trained by these forces are indeed powerful.
On the other hand, their combined influence cannot be shaken by any single party.
I know, but I can't change anything.
Over time, the strong will always be strong, and other forces can only accept it and willingly give up their fantasies of the top three and turn to competing for the top ten.
This is also the reason why Jiang Qingyue, Cao Tianyou, Li Bin and others always talked about emerging talents and winning rankings, but never mentioned Jiangzhou's first place.
…
"The great world of martial arts."
Li Bin looked at the huge crowds of people around him and expressed his sincere emotion.
"The youth group seeks fame, the young adult group seeks profit, and the adult group seeks to cross class boundaries. Every martial arts competition is a carnival feast for martial artists. Anyone who becomes famous in a martial arts competition will become the hottest star in the next six months, a year, or even three years, bringing their own traffic. Because of this, even though there are martial artists who get injured or even die in every competition, there are still more martial artists who continue to fight for it."
Fang Lingjue said this as he and Li Pin came to a service window.
After handing over their ID cards, they each quickly received a number.
"Numbers 471 and 498."
Fang Ling said to Li Yin, "Pay attention to the big screen to see which arena you are in. Of course, we left our cell phone numbers. The organizer will send us a message to remind us one hour before our turn. Our numbers will probably be back in the afternoon."
Li Yin nodded.
"It doesn't matter if we compete in the evening. Basically, by tomorrow, our local martial arts association will list the first batch of capable contestants based on their performance..."
Fang Lingjue seemed to have thought of something as he spoke, "Of course, you can also go to the bookmakers outside to check the odds. The odds can basically show how strong a person is."
"Can we bet?"
Li Yin was a little surprised.
"Of course, there are a few legal bookmakers, but contestants can only choose to bet on themselves."
Fang Lingjue said, glancing at him and said, "Although you didn't pass the exam for the associate senior professional title, the killing of Mosha caused quite a stir, so you must be on the list."
Li Yin smiled and said, "What are we waiting for? Let's go over there and see which one is the largest?"
"Of course it's the Jiangzhou Gambling Center, which has an official background."
Fang Lingjue quickly took Li Pin to a hall with three facades outside the martial arts conference.
The hall seemed very lively.
Warriors and civilians waved banknotes to place bets on the warriors they favored, just like they were gambling on boxing.
After seeing this, Li Yin did not feel ashamed of being treated like a "monkey". Instead, he felt that this kind of national participation could lay the foundation for the prosperity of martial arts.
Three large screens in the hall show the odds of major players in the youth, youth and adult groups.
Li Bin waited for a moment and soon saw himself.
"The odds for those outside the top ten are 1.6. It seems that the bookmaker is very optimistic about your ability. As for the specific ranking, your odds for fourth place are 5. If you invest 10 million, won't you get half a hundred million right away?"
Fang Lingjue said with a smile beside him.
"How can half a hundred million compare to two hundred million?"
Li Pin smiled and walked forward to the window: "Bet 10 million, Li Pin, number one in Jiangzhou."
It’s not that he is unwilling to bet more, but the upper limit of the bet is only 10 million.
The staff was stunned.
Others also turned their eyes towards him.
Some of them even recognized him.
"Number one in Jiangzhou!? How dare Li Pin bet that he is number one in Jiangzhou?"
"Are you crazy? This Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition is a battle of gods. There are many masters from the capital. Does Li Yin think he is stronger than the masters trained by the Martial Saints in the capital? He is simply giving money away."
"Ten million!? Are you planning to try and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle?!"
There were bursts of discussions coming from the crowd nearby.
"Number one in Jiangzhou? Li Pin, stop messing around!"
Fang Lingjue quickly said, "It's at least 10 million."
"For a warrior, the most important thing is to have confidence in yourself."
Li Yin said calmly: "I also use this method to motivate myself."
Fang Lingjue thought of the scene where Li Pin killed the cat demon and fought against Wang Daoyi and others, and suddenly felt a headache.
Lee Min…
Is this a feeling of liking this kind of giving it all
"Can't accept it?"
Li Pin turned his gaze to the staff.
The staff member was a little hesitant.
But at this moment, a voice came from upstairs: "Of course I accept it."
Then a middle-aged man who looked like a leader walked down.
The staff member quickly said, "Manager Sun."
"Master Li has such confidence in himself, so we, Jiangzhou Gaming Center, will naturally accompany him to the end."
Manager Sun said.
"good."
Li Yin took out the bank card.
Manager Sun personally stepped forward to help Li Bin complete the card swiping, and then handed him the bank card and betting slip: "We are here to wish Master Li Wu a successful start."
"If I win, you will have to pay 200 million."
Li Pin said.
"Haha, what's two hundred million to be able to witness a figure like Li Wushi rise to the top with a legendary battle?"
Manager Sun laughed.
The gambling center not only has an official background, but also secretly has shares held by Lin Yuzhi, the president of the Martial Arts Association.
It’s just that these shares are in the white gloves of the Lin family.
These odds were issued after being reviewed by him, the president. Knowing the inside story, he is very confident that Li Bin can get first place.
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(Put them together.)