Qin Xiaoxuan, ranked first on the Tianjiao List.
Tian Yifei, ranked second on the Tianjiao List.
News of both of their deaths had not yet spread, only circulating within a small circle. However, as the popularity of the martial arts competition for marriage increased, martial artists from Qing City would surely arrive, and this news would inevitably spread like wildfire.
At that time, this renowned old prince would also fall into a prolonged silence.
If this matter was not a variable brought about by the top two on the Tianjiao List, then what was the variable?
At least, the old prince did not know what the variable was.
The problem was that he now wanted to revoke his order, but this matter had already begun to ferment. If he revoked the order, how would others perceive the Murong royal family, and how would they perceive him?
For the sake of face, even if there were variables, he would still proceed.
"Whatever, if there are really variables, we'll deal with it after the participant list is confirmed."
Meanwhile, Murong Hanqi, who was feeling playful, no longer cared. After all, if she was in charge of this matter, the rules she set would definitely favor Ye Longlin.
And to speed up the determination of winners, she had a new idea.
"Uncle, what do you think of my idea? Hehe, I think it's pretty good."
"Sixteen arenas, sixteen guardians. The guardians will stand in rotation, either in a series of battles or a free-for-all. As long as someone defeats a guardian, they can become the new guardian. Guardians must defeat all challengers to advance to the top sixteen. The top sixteen will fight in rotation, with two chances. If you lose once, you can continue to challenge. If you lose again, you are eliminated. Uncle, what do you think?"
Murong Wangquan was a rather influential figure among the middle-aged generation in Jinling, and he was also Murong Hanqi's second uncle.
"It looks good. If you have an idea, just tell the old man. Anyway, these rules you've come up with... what I find most puzzling is why the one you fancy can directly advance?"
Murong Wangquan looked at several pages of A4 paper in his hand and pointed to one of the rules.
He could understand the age limit of not exceeding twenty-eight and being handsome, but he simply couldn't understand this particular rule.
It gave him the feeling that it was a rule specifically tailored for someone.
This made him very confused.
"What's wrong with that? I'm choosing a husband, so of course I have to choose someone I like. Besides, it's basically already decided to be the Song family, so can't I just enjoy the view?"
Murong Hanqi said in a very aggrieved voice, her face showing a look of tearfulness that made people feel very sympathetic.
Murong Wangquan sighed and affectionately rubbed her little head, "Women born into big families generally don't have much freedom of choice, only serving as a tool for arranged marriages. Men are slightly better off; if there are no arranged marriages, as long as they don't bring shame to the family, they can inherit the family business or take over the company. This is fate.
Many people say we were born at the finish line, but who can understand our helplessness? It's like your father back then... now he can only be confined to the Chuan South region, unable to return to Jinling."
Children of aristocratic families also have their own difficulties. Although they don't have to worry about money, they also lack the freedom of ordinary people to marry the one they love.
"Regarding your father's affairs back then, do you dare say you had nothing to do with it?"
Murong Hanqi suddenly spoke. When it came to this matter, to be honest, she still harbored resentment towards the Murong family, because, in the end, it was their fault.
Murong Wangquan sighed and remained silent on the matter.
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"Azure Dragon greets the Dragon Lord."
Meanwhile, Azure Dragon had found the two based on the address sent by Yuan Gang. Upon entering, he paid his respects.
Azure Dragon was a burly man, a typical northerner, standing at 1.9 meters tall and weighing 180 catties!
His weight was not due to fat; his entire body was filled with muscle. Just standing there, the immense pressure he exuded was enough to instill fear.
That kind of pressure was enough to make one feel suffocated.
"Get up. You have the most etiquette among us all."
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly and said helplessly.
Azure Dragon was a man who clearly distinguished between superiors and subordinates, and was traditional, with numerous formalities. Sometimes Ye Longlin found him annoying; he was stubborn and unyielding once his mind was set.
In the time he had known Azure Dragon, he had only seen him smile three times.
The first time was when he joined the Dragon Pavilion, the second time was when he was appointed one of the Four Great Vajras, and the third time was when he got married.
That's right, this rough man was already married.
"Brother Azure Dragon, how is the situation in Jinling?" Yuan Gang asked curiously. Only he knew the situation in Jinling.
Azure Dragon replied in a matter-of-fact tone, "There are three under surveillance. Based on estimates, Jinling likely has twenty to thirty SS-class war criminals."
After speaking, he stood beside them like a bodyguard, saying nothing more. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
He was such a dull person.
"Jinling City, it hasn't been this lively in years."
Yuan Gang chuckled. The next events were quite interesting.
The Murong family's martial arts competition for marriage to choose a husband for the princess.
The strong contenders on the Tianjiao List poured into Jinling to participate.
Following that, the Military God List was updated, and the battlegrounds were also located in Jinling.
Grand events, one after another.
Furthermore, during Murong Hanqi's time in Qing City, it was rumored from the Myriad Buddha Temple that Jinling would welcome a martial arts peak existence with the highest posthumous title in history, someone whom even he himself was not capable of fighting against.
It could be imagined that in the near future, countless outsiders would flock to Jinling.
When the Murong family announced the rules for the martial arts competition, the Song family was the first to respond, stating that all three sons of the Song family would become guardians.
The Ye family simultaneously announced that Ye Wu of the Ye family would occupy one of the spots.
In less than five minutes, four of the sixteen arenas were taken, leaving twelve.
However, just twenty minutes after the rules were released, the Kong family entered the fray, claiming two spots, meaning that six of the sixteen arenas would be unchallenged!
Not only that, but there were also rumors that the ten elder families of the capital would send representatives. Among them, Ye Xingchen secured one arena and would personally participate.
As various factions stirred, the young master of the Murong family, Murong Yuze, confirmed his participation to support Princess Murong Yuhan, acting as the chief referee.
In summary, this martial arts competition for marriage had seemingly become a grand event for the martial arts circle, attracting even mere ants who were on their way to witness this spectacle.
However, as the situation escalated, a rumor spread from an unknown source.
"Do you really think the identity of a mere princess is that desirable? Heh, after marrying her, I'll have to discipline her properly, lest she displeases this young master, and then it's family law."