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Li Chonglou was stunned. Before he could react, Wu Long continued, "Brother Li, be careful of that Xiao Cheng fellow. I heard you have a company in Shangjing too. This guy is very petty."
Li Chonglou's brow furrowed. "You mean he'll use underhanded tactics against my company?"
"It's not impossible, but generally, attending a banquet shouldn't lead to enmity, unless, of course, Brother Li doesn't have the strength to back yourself up."
Li Chonglou instantly understood the meaning behind the previous person's words. This was clearly bullying the weak and fearing the strong.
However, he also had the General Bureau behind him, so with Wu Long's words, he didn't need to worry too much.
Li Chonglou cupped his fists. "Thanks, I'll be careful."
Just as he was about to leave, Wu Long stopped him.
"Oh, Brother Li, don't rush off. I have something else I want to discuss with you."
Li Chonglou looked at him with confusion.
"Brother Li, is this your first time attending this banquet?"
Li Chonglou nodded.
"Then you should cherish this competition. Even if you don't make it into the top three and get a spot in the Huaxia Academy, I know that the inherited powers are keeping an eye on this competition. If you perform well, you'll still attract attention."
Li Chonglou couldn't help but ask, "What's the use of that?"
Wu Long suddenly became serious and whispered, "Brother Li, have you heard of the Huaxia Forbidden Land?"
Huaxia Forbidden Land? He had indeed never heard of it before.
Wu Long didn't play coy and explained directly, "The Huaxia Forbidden Land is what we have remaining that still possesses complete spiritual energy. It not only contains all sorts of rare treasures, but there are also many places that even those old guys haven't been to."
"In simple terms, it's full of opportunities for newcomers like us! If you get a chance to enter, let alone rare treasures and divine weapons, you might even be able to reach a higher level!"
"This is an opportunity for all of us to leap over the dragon gate!"
Li Chonglou's brows suddenly shot up. He asked, "Why are you telling me this?"
This was the crux of the matter. Setting aside whether this information was true or not, they were mere acquaintances, and Wu Long's actions undoubtedly made one feel that he was protesting too much.
What he didn't expect was that Wu Long's reason was equally puzzling.
"I won't hide anything from you, Brother Li. I consider myself a good judge of character. From the moment I saw you, I felt that you were definitely no ordinary person! The reason this banquet is so different from before is..."
"The most important reason is that Shangjing might be making a big move! These old guys can't sit still any longer and want to use this opportunity to select some talented individuals and send them into the Forbidden Land for training. To put it bluntly, it's also a way to win people's hearts."
Wu Long's words made Li Chonglou's heart skip a beat. If what he said was true, then Shangjing might really be in for a major upheaval!
Although Li Chonglou had had this premonition before, it was still personal speculation, and the timing was vague. But from Wu Long, this was a concrete future!
However, his explanation didn't convince Li Chonglou, who could only respond with a slight frown, "So why do you want to tell me all this?"
Wu Long said seriously, "The Forbidden Land allows teams. If Brother Li can also enter, I'd like for us to act together then."
Finally, there was a purpose-driven statement. Li Chonglou slightly relaxed his guard but was still suspicious.
"Is what you just said true?"
Wu Long affirmed, "Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, just ask someone of a higher realm. They should know a little about it too."
Wu Long looked towards another group of people. Li Chonglou thought for a moment and then asked, "Is it okay to talk about these things so casually?"
"Of course not! Brother Li, please don't tell anyone when you get back, or you might be investigated."
Li Chonglou felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. "So you came to tell me this just because you thought I might?"
Wu Long nodded. "Brother Li, you don't know me well yet, so it's normal to have this doubt. But you don't need to be nervous. Regardless of whether what I said is true or not, it won't have any impact on you, right?"
This was true. Li Chonglou nodded.
Wu Long grinned. "Exactly. Consider it my sincerity. We've just met, but we'll become more familiar with more interaction. In short, if Brother Li believes me, try your best to win a spot. The Forbidden Land is definitely a dream paradise for every cultivator!"
After saying this, Wu Long waved and left, as if he had only come to tell him this.
Li Chonglou's first thought was to observe Xiao Cheng's reaction. As expected, when he looked over, the latter was frowning and staring this way, or rather, at Wu Long's retreating back.
"This guy is quite interesting."
Li Chonglou mused, his mind beginning to ponder.
This was the first time he had heard of the Huaxia Forbidden Land, and also about inherited powers. In Wu Long's words, Li Chonglou vaguely felt that there was a circle in Shangjing that he had never come into contact with!
For others, they might truly have to seriously consider the truthfulness of Wu Long's words. But Li Chonglou had Old Tie, so these questions wouldn't be difficult for him.
However, when he took out his phone, he realized that the signal had been jammed.
"Are they afraid of someone sneaking in?"
This was understandable. After all, the most promising of the younger generation were all here, so the security must be the strictest.
Even his own identity, Li Chonglou thought, must have been thoroughly investigated in secret, otherwise, they wouldn't have let him in so easily.
But this way, he wouldn't be able to verify anything.
Should he ask them?
Li Chonglou also looked at the crowd over there, but he quickly dismissed the idea. He didn't know any of them, and Mu Qi's friends were just ordinary people. Whether they would pay attention to him was a question, let alone asking for verification.
For a moment, Li Chonglou began to feel troubled.
He had his own plans. If he really managed to secure a spot, and was then asked to change his schedule, it would be difficult to say whether it would be beneficial or detrimental.
Just as Li Chonglou was contemplating, Mu Qi returned.
"Brother Li, what's wrong?"
Mu Qi noticed the strange look on his face and spoke proactively. Li Chonglou thought for a moment and then asked, "Do you know someone named Wu Long?"
"Ah, Brother Long? Brother Li, you know Brother Long too?"
Why did this kid seem to call everyone older than him 'brother'? Li Chonglou silently grumbled and then roughly recounted what had happened.
Mu Qi's disposition could be trusted. Unless she was the most deeply hidden one, her previous behavior indicated that she had no ulterior motives.
Mu Qi didn't expect that something like this would happen in just a short while after she left. Moreover, as someone below the cultivation realm, she really didn't know much about those rumors.