Chapter 264 Is He an External Support?
Hei Hu coughed twice and said, "Mr. Chen, I have some good news to share with you."
Chen Xuan was slightly taken aback. He glanced at Hei Hu and noticed that Hei Hu's aura was several times stronger than before. He asked, "Have you stepped into the realm of an Internal Energy Master?"
"You know already? Nothing can be hidden from Mr. Chen."
Hei Hu scratched his head in embarrassment.
He had originally wanted to show off in front of Chen Xuan and gain his praise, but he didn't expect Chen Xuan to see through him at a glance.
"Not bad."
Chen Xuan nodded approvingly.
It seemed that this guy had put in a lot of effort after the previous lesson.
Hei Hu thought of something and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, you probably didn't notice my realm, did you?"
"Hm?" Chen Xuan frowned.
"I accidentally reached the realm of a second-grade Internal Energy Master," Hei Hu said with a grin.
Chen Xuan was also surprised. He didn't expect Hei Hu to break through two minor stages at once.
Seeing Chen Xuan's expression, Hei Hu felt that he had successfully shown off.
Soon, Hei Hu drove himself, taking Chen Xuan to the Martial Alliance.
As per tradition, the martial arts competition between Qingcheng Martial Arts School and Huangshan Martial Arts School was held at the Martial Alliance. Half a month ago, both sides had submitted their applications to the Martial Alliance for the competition, and they had been approved.
This was Chen Xuan's second time at the Jiangzhou Martial Alliance. The Martial Alliance was bustling with activity, crowded with people, a far cry from his previous visit.
It was understandable. The previous competition Chen Xuan participated in was a private feud, involving only a small circle. But this time, the competition was a grand event held every three years in Jiangzhou!
Many people were watching. If they won, they would immediately choose to join the winning side.
Led by Hei Hu, Chen Xuan arrived at a room.
Elder Lin was sitting in a grand chair, and behind him stood a middle-aged man whom Chen Xuan had met before. This man always followed Elder Lin.
His name was Lin Lei, Elder Lin's third son, and the only one among Elder Lin's three sons who had martial arts talent.
"Mr. Chen!" Elder Lin stood up with a smile.
"Elder Lin."
Chen Xuan greeted him and sat down nearby, engaging in some small talk.
Suddenly, Lin Lei, who was standing behind him, said sarcastically, "Mr. Chen, I heard that Huangshan Martial Arts School has found a powerful external reinforcement, an eighth-grade Internal Energy Master whose strength is not inferior to a ninth-grade Internal Energy Master. Don't mess things up!"
Upon hearing this, Elder Lin's heart sank.
Not long ago, the Lin family learned that Huangshan Martial Arts School had hired an external reinforcement who possessed the strength of a ninth-grade Internal Energy Master. Even his Qingcheng Martial Arts School couldn't find a disciple who could match him.
Although he believed in Chen Xuan's strength, he still felt a slight unease.
"Is that so? Just an eighth-grade Internal Energy Master. Even if he were a true ninth-grade Internal Energy Master, what does that amount to?" Chen Xuan smiled faintly, full of confidence.
Hearing this, Elder Lin's eyes lit up.
"Heh heh, anyone can brag, kid. Let me tell you, this competition is crucial for the development of Qingcheng Martial Arts School for the next three years. If you mess it up, I'll personally lead people to smash your Xuanji Hall." Lin Lei curled his lips, looking at Chen Xuan with hostility.
"Don't be rude!" Elder Lin immediately reprimanded him.
Lin Lei felt indignant, but he dared not refute Elder Lin, so he obediently shut his mouth.
Elder Lin turned to Chen Xuan and said solemnly, "Thank you for your trouble this time, Mr. Chen."
Chen Xuan said lightly, "Please rest assured, Elder Lin."
At this moment, in the room where Huangshan Martial Arts School was located.
Huang Wenshan, his daughter Huang Tingting, and Qu Haoming were sitting in the room.
Huang Wenshan was smiling broadly. "Hahaha, excellent, excellent. Although Haoming is an eighth-grade Internal Energy Master, he possesses strength not inferior to a ninth-grade Internal Energy Master. This time, Qingcheng Martial Arts School is destined to be defeated by Huangshan Martial Arts School!"
"Of course, can the daughter's taste be wrong? Isn't this ten thousand times better than that greedy guy Chen Xuan?" Huang Tingting was beaming with joy, happier than if she were praised herself.
"Strong, indeed strong!" Huang Wenshan nodded with a smile.
"Thank you for your praise, Uncle." Qu Haoming said humbly.
Huang Wenshan looked at Qu Haoming, liking him more and more. "Haoming, if you can defeat Huangshan Martial Arts School in this competition, I will betroth my precious daughter to you!"
"Dad..." Huang Tingting's face was full of excitement, but she feigned shyness.
Qu Haoming glanced at Huang Tingting, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes. He said with certainty, "Uncle Huang, Haoming will not disappoint your expectations."
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"There are ten minutes left until the competition begins. All personnel from both martial arts schools, please enter the venue!"
A moment later, just as Chen Xuan picked up his teacup, the staff's voice rang out.
Chen Xuan put down his teacup and walked out of the room with the people from Qingcheng Martial Arts School, heading to a row of grand chairs in the area to the right of the stage.
At this time, the people from Huangshan Martial Arts School also arrived and sat in the area to the left. The two sides were not far apart.
Huang Wenshan looked at Elder Lin and laughed heartily. "Elder Lin, this year's competition, your Qingcheng Martial Arts School probably won't be able to take it."
Elder Lin glanced at Qu Haoming, who was sitting beside Huang Wenshan, and deliberately put on a grim expression. "I heard your Huangshan Martial Arts School hired an external reinforcement comparable to a ninth-grade Internal Energy Master. Could it be this gentleman?"
Huang Wenshan was not surprised that Elder Lin knew their background.
This was because this information was intentionally leaked by him today. In a short time, Qingcheng Martial Arts School probably wouldn't be able to find a martial artist who could defeat Qu Haoming.
Qu Haoming smiled and said, "I'm not exactly an external reinforcement. If I win this match, Uncle Huang will betroth Tingting to me, and I'll also be the son-in-law of Huangshan Martial Arts School."
Elder Lin shook his head. "Elder Lin, your Huangshan Martial Arts School is quite shrewd."
Huang Wenshan laughed heartily. "Elder Lin, there's no need to be angry. Victory and defeat are common in warfare. At worst, we'll fight again in three years."
Elder Lin chuckled. "Victory and defeat are not yet decided."
Huang Wenshan was slightly taken aback. "Oh? Qingcheng Martial Arts School has also hired an external reinforcement?"
Saying this, Huang Wenshan's gaze swept over the Qingcheng Martial Arts School personnel. When he saw Chen Xuan, his expression became extremely strange. "Chen Xuan? Is he the external reinforcement you hired?"
"Precisely."
Elder Lin nodded with a smile.
Huang Wenshan burst into laughter. "Elder Lin, you are truly senile. Do you really think this fellow could scare away a half-step Internal Energy Master because of his strength? It's probably because the Su family wanted to make him famous!"
Elder Lin smiled faintly. "We'll see later."
"The competition time has arrived. Both sides, please take the stage!"
Just then, the cold voice of the Martial Alliance staff rang out.
Chen Xuan stood up and walked onto the stage.
"Chen Xuan, oh Chen Xuan, you are truly shameless. Since you couldn't trick my Huangshan Martial Arts School, you went to trick Qingcheng Martial Arts School. But with me here, you won't be able to win over Qingcheng Martial Arts School!" Qu Haoming, standing opposite him, recognized Chen Xuan and said mockingly.
"You'll know if you try," Chen Xuan's expression turned cold.
"Brother Ming, beat this guy to death for me!" Huang Tingting shouted.
This was an opportunity to show off. This grand battle tomorrow would likely be on the front page of the Martial Alliance's media.
Qu Haoming stepping on the son-in-law of the Su family and appearing on the front page of the Martial Alliance media.
Wouldn't this mean that the man she, Huang Tingting, found was even stronger than the talented and beautiful Miss Su?
At this thought, the vain Huang Tingting was so excited she almost jumped!
Beat him, absolutely beat this live-in son-in-law severely!
"I think you're just all talk and no action, so I won't be polite!"
Qu Haoming glared at Chen Xuan fiercely, and his aura suddenly erupted!
Such strength, among the ninth-grade Internal Energy Masters, was also not weak!
Unfortunately, he encountered Chen Xuan.
Qu Haoming punched towards Chen Xuan!
Seeing Qu Haoming's powerful momentum, Huang Wenshan seemed to have already foreseen the outcome. He burst into laughter at Elder Lin. "Elder Lin, you've lost this time!"
Before his words could even finish, there was a bang!
A figure flew down from the stage, crashing heavily onto the ground below. The bluestone slabs on the ground were shattered, and a large pit was formed.
Huang Wenshan suddenly turned his head, looking at the person who had fallen with excitement. When he clearly saw the face of the person lying on the ground, his smile froze on his face. "Qu Haoming..."