The next day.
"Hello, you have two League packages arrived."
Swish!
The delivery guy left.
Qin Luo and Su Muwan looked at the two bracelets in their hands.
They exchanged a glance.
So fast?
Picking up the bracelet, the overall color of the bracelet was white. If Qin Luo had to describe it, it just looked like a bracelet.
"Is this the new technology developed by the League folks?"
"What's its function?"
Su Muwan curiously put on the bracelet.
She raised her hand, and under the direct sunlight, the bracelet gradually became somewhat transparent.
The next second.
A cartoon smiley face appeared on the bracelet.
Following that, a mechanical voice emerged.
[Hello, I am your smart voice assistant, my name is Xiao Ke.]
"Qin Luo, look, the bracelet can talk?"
Su Muwan's eyes lit up.
Qin Luo nodded, looking at a small card in his hand, "There's also an instruction manual included."
"This is the League bracelet specially prepared for this competition."
"It can check the map area, and can also sense competitors within a 50-meter radius."
"Each bracelet is bound to a competitor's information, and collecting the most bracelets will result in victory."
"Additionally, this competition will use a global live broadcast platform to ensure fairness."
Qin Luo understood.
This is essentially a smart navigation assistant for the game...
After reading, Qin Luo also put on the bracelet.
Instantly.
Buzz buzz buzz—!
The two bracelets simultaneously emitted an alarm, and two red dots appeared on the bracelet.
Qin Luo got it, this was the sensor function mentioned in the introduction?
Interesting.
However...
According to that old man from the Qian family, this time the League's intervention was actually to collect combat data from the competitors.
What this combat data is used for... there's a lot to be said.
Thus.
Qin Luo looked at Su Muwan, who was fiddling with the bracelet, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity.
Feels like there's going to be fun.
I wonder who the other contestants are this time...
......
.....
Jiang City.
Airport.
"Is this Jiang City?"
A man with a sharp, defiant gaze scanned the surroundings.
Then, he grinned, "Looks like quite a few smart people chose to come to Jiang City."
"All dreaming of making a name for themselves by defeating Su Muwan??"
"But unfortunately...."
He clenched his fist, sneering, "The one to hunt down Su Muwan.... is me, Caesar!!!"
"As for these losers, they can just help me pass the time!"
The man following behind him sighed lightly.
Caesar, known as the uncrowned king of the underground arena.
Known for his brutality, no one has ever walked out of the arena alive under his fists.
Although the rules of this competition prohibit killing.
But... for Caesar, his actions can make people wish they were dead.
He suddenly felt a pang of pity for the contestants coming to Jiang City.
These martial artists wouldn't be leaving in one piece.
If it weren't for the boss needing Qian family's talent breakthrough technology to extend his life....
He thought, glancing at the arrogant man walking in front.
There was no way he would have come alone with him!
Meanwhile, at Jiang City train station.
In the crowd, a young man in white caught everyone's attention.
He held a simple long sword, his steps light, clearly a master of swordsmanship.
"Jiang City, finally here."
The white-clad man took a light breath, murmuring, "This spot was hard to come by, I must prove my strength to everyone."
My sister is waiting at home.
And the dojo... I must reach the top 16 to keep the dojo running!
Su Muwan of Jiang City...
His gaze firm, he had researched a lot about Su Muwan before coming.
Defeating her... that might be too much.
But... if I can exchange a few moves with her and show off my dojo's swordsmanship, perhaps... even if I don't make the top 16, I might still get some investment.
He was naturally without cultivation, originally not meeting the minimum standard for participation.
But... the League sought him out and gave him this chance.
So... he must seize it!
Besides these few.
Martial artists from afar continuously arrived.
Some were gallant, others reserved.
Some wore uniform clothing, exuding an extraordinary aura.
Their purpose in coming to Jiang City was just one!
That is....
Hunting down Su Muwan!!!
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That evening.
Preparation explanations for the Mass Martial Arts Competition began on all platforms.
Su Muwan played with her phone, her eyes sometimes focused, sometimes absent-minded.
She lay flat on the sofa, her head resting on Qin Luo's lap, her long hair cascading like a waterfall, gently spread over Qin Luo's lap.
"Welcome everyone to watch the special program of the Mass Martial Arts Competition!"
The host's voice on the TV was full of energy: "Tonight, we will introduce some of the hot contestants of this competition!!"
Click click.
Su Muwan's fingers slid across the screen, seemingly uninterested in the TV content.
However, when the host mentioned introducing hot contestants, she suddenly stopped her action, looking up at the TV screen.
Her hair swayed gently with this action, a few strands brushing past Qin Luo's hand.
Itchy.
Qin Luo looked down at Su Muwan.
He stretched out his palm and gently placed it on Su Muwan's shoulder, his fingers naturally stroking through her hair.
His movements were natural and delicate.
He looked at the TV, saying, "What's wrong, missy? Want to see if you're listed among the hot contestants?"
"！！"
Su Muwan felt Qin Luo's fingers gliding through her hair, her heart skipping a beat.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, a hint of shyness in her eyes.
Still, she hmphed, "Just wanted to see who else dared to challenge me for the championship!"
"Typical of you."
"Hmph!"
They looked at the TV screen.
There.
The screen showed a youth's figure, his movements agile, swift as the wind.
"I believe many viewers have recognized him. That's right! He is Li Hao from the Li family of Shanghai!"
"At just 18, his cultivation has already reached the Foundation Realm late stage, a top talent among the younger generation!"
"We interviewed him before the competition!"
Another scene appeared.
Li Hao sat on a chair, receiving the interview, his young eyes sharp.
"Li Hao, who do you think is your biggest opponent in this competition?"
Upon hearing this, Li Hao's eyes sharpened.
"Long Xiayue."
"Oh, Long family's genius Long Xiayue, but she's not participating this time."
"I know, that's because she was treated unfairly in Jiang City."
"Unfair treatment?"
"Yes..."
Li Hao took a deep breath, his gaze piercing through the screen, his voice cold, "Su Muwan!! Just wait for me in the finals!! I will defeat you!!"
Focusing intently on the TV, Su Muwan:???
She was stunned for a moment, then her pupils dilated.
Wait! What?
Are you out of your mind?!
What did I do that you'd want to beat me in the finals?!
Nevermind beating me, do you even think you can make it to the finals??
The host couldn't help but laugh awkwardly: "Hahaha, truly ambitious."
Then, with the introduction of one hot contestant after another.
Su Muwan's interest waned.
She looked up at Qin Luo, "Qin Luo, why isn't my name mentioned yet?"
Qin Luo looked down, smiling gently, "You really care, don't you?"
Although Su Muwan in reality and the original novel were slightly different, essentially she was a very strong-willed person, wanting to compete for the first place in everything.
"Hmph! Not at all! This program is boring! Change the channel!"
Su Muwan, embarrassed, immediately switched the channel.
Result...it was another competition preparation program.
Qin Luo laughed, "Stop watching, these days all the programs are about this."
Su Muwan:???