Chapter 21: Heroes (2)
The Gan Yuan Conference lasted for three days, but the public competition was only held on the first day. The morning event is the most formal competition for the qualification to enter the Migu Ganyuan. There were more than 20 families and sects attending the Ganyuan Festival, but only eight families actually participated in the competition, including Chongwu. In the afternoon, there will be a personal challenge, and attendees who have not signed up for the official competition, regardless of their family and sect, will have the opportunity to show off their skills.
The morning competition was divided into three rounds, starting with the first eight groups advancing in turn, until the final showdown between the two groups.
For the sake of fairness, each participating family sent three representatives to participate in the first two rounds of promotion in the name of the team. In this way, it can more fully reflect the strength of the clan as a whole, and secondly, it can also let young people understand the importance of team tactics.
The vine canal begonias that were spawned by the wood spirit in Moqian before spread out a bewitching red in front of the viewing platforms on both sides of Tianyuan Pond. Two soft lights appeared, and the begonia branches on the left and right sides of the main platform suddenly soared, producing two four-color begonias that overflowed with streamers, slowly withdrawing from the branches, floating in the air, and slowly descending along the ceremonial platforms on the left and right sides, rotating and stopping for a while in front of the seats of each participating clan.
The guests had already heard Mo Qian explain the rules of the lottery, and when the begonia flower stopped in front of the banquet, someone stepped forward to pick a petal. The ladies sitting behind the curtain saw that the flowers were shining and beautiful, and they couldn't help but stretch out their jade hands and wrists, lift the curtain, and let the clansmen take the petals to take a closer look, and talk and discuss.
The kids who were ready to play were nervous. The color of the petals determines their grouping, and also determines the opponent they are about to face.
In the first three rounds of the competition, the three players from both sides will play against each other in a one-on-one manner, and the winner will be determined by the best-of-three games. In the final round, the final winner of the battle was to be determined, so the wheel race method was used. Only those who defeat three players from the opposing family in a row can become the ultimate winner.
For a relatively weak clan, the chances of making it to the final round are slim, but how can you meet an opponent weaker than you in the first round, then you can at least survive one more round......
Qing Ling also became nervous, and his eyes followed the floating begonia flowers for a moment.
As the host, out of courtesy to the guests, Chonggo selected the begonia flowers on the right bank by the other contestants in turn, and then chose the last petal left.
The begonia flowers on the left bank first passed by the seats of the Monan clan and the Shixiang clan, and the orange and blue petals were removed respectively, and then slowly floated in front of the seat of the Chunyu clan.
Chun Yufu, the patriarch of the Chunyu clan, stood up, walked to the flower, hesitated for a moment between the remaining purple and red petals, stretched out his fingers to pinch the red petals, and gently pulled them down.
The few Chun Yu ladies sitting in the back became excited, and pleaded with the youngest Chun Yuqing and begged: "Daddy, let's take a look at the petals!" ”
Chun Yufu straightened his face, "What's there to see?" As he spoke, he summoned the maid again, "Show it to the young lady." ”
When he loosened his fingers, Chun Yufu couldn't help but be shocked. I picked the red petals just now, why are they purple now?
Looking back at the begonia that floated away, it seemed that only a red petal was left!
What's going on? Could it be that I am dazzled?
He subconsciously glanced at his second son Chun Yuyan, but saw that he was holding a few cases in one hand and shaking a fan lazily in the other, looking like a swinger, as if he didn't take today's game to heart at all.
But apart from this kid, who else would dare to play illusion tricks on such an occasion?
Chun Yufu was full of suspicion, but it was inconvenient to make a noise, so he had to call his attendants and ordered in a low voice: "Go and inquire quickly, and see which one on the other side has picked the purple petals." ”
It stands to reason that before today, no one knew what method Moqian would use to group them. Even if this kid has the intention to make trouble in secret, it is impossible to make sufficient preparations in advance and manipulate the results on the other side......
Who knew that the news brought by the attendant made Chun Yufu so angry that he almost vomited blood.
The first opponent drawn by the Chunyu clan was actually the Fang Shan clan, one of the four great families!
The remaining groups, the Mo Nan clan against the Fan Ye royal family, Chongwu against the Yuzhong royal family, and the Baili clan against the Shixiang clan, are all strong and weak, and there is basically no suspense about the outcome of the victory. It's just that their Chunyu clan is so unlucky, not to mention that their opponents are evenly matched with themselves, they are still the most powerful clan in the Chaoyan Kingdom! Coupled with the intricate in-law relationship between the two families, if the children fight to the death for winning or losing, where should his old face go?
Chun Yufu was sad for a long time, turned around and decided to give a few words to the nephew who was about to play, but found that the seats of the two sons Chun Yujue and Chun Yuyan had already changed owners, and there were five daughters dressed in fancy clothes, who were stretching their necks and looking into the arena from the top of the silk fan, chirping and talking:
"Wow, look, it's Mo Nan Ninghao! It's so imposing......"
"Ah, the people of the Fang Shan family are also on the scene! Over there! ”
"What is there to see about the people of the Fang Shan family? The eldest brother is engaged to Miss Fang Shan, and there will be more opportunities in the future! Hurry up and help me see who the Baili clan has sent, the son of his family is so mysterious! ”
"Ah, are you still thinking about the prince of Osawa? Didn't the second brother say that the son of the world is a medicine jar, how can he play a martial arts competition? ”
"Look! Look! Chongwu's disciples are also here! Wow, that one in purple looks so handsome! ”
On the Tianyuan Pond, which was condensed into an ice rink, young people from various families gradually gathered to participate in the competition, and stood in the order of red, orange, blue, and purple when they chose the petals just now, and most of them were familiar with each other, nodding their heads and greeting each other.
The Qing Ling in Gan Yuan also exclaimed in amazement: "Xiao Qi! It was he who took the place of the elder brother! ”
Luo Yao, the seventh disciple of Chongwu, was wearing a purple robe of luxurious color, with a long jade body standing on the Tianyuan Pond, his clothes were lightly raised, and his black hair was moving with the wind, which further set off the delicate and picturesque and handsome facial features.
"This is my seventh junior brother!" Qing Ling pointed to the mirror and introduced Mu Chen one by one: "That's my third senior brother and fourth senior brother!" The fourth senior brother is good to me, if he wins in the end, I will definitely convince him to help you! Although the third senior brother looks a little fierce, he will not refuse me at a critical time! And Xiao Qi, he also listens to me the most! ”
It's just that Xiao Qi can't even beat himself, and the chance of winning the final round is probably very small. For now, I just hope that he won't drag his feet, so that the two senior brothers can advance smoothly......
Chongwu's eldest disciple, Chenyue, flew down on the pond and loudly recounted the rules of promotion.
In the first round, groups of the same color compete against each other. The second round, by the winner of the previous round, is played with the rules of red to orange and blue to purple.
Chun Yuyan closed the fan, tapped his chin, and slowly frowned.
Because no one knew the specific grouping rules in advance, he could only try his best to prevent Fang Shan's advancement. Although the best plan is for him to win the chance to enter the Lost Valley Ganyuan, there is a chance that everything will happen. Among all the participating families, the Fang Shan clan was the least likely person to help Mu Chen, and if their children won the final round, they would definitely not give up the divine power of the Red Soul Bead. What's more, if Mu Chen's whereabouts were revealed, the Fang Shan clan would probably want to take his life more than the royal family's guards. So even if you try your best later, you have to kick Fang Shan's clan out in the first round!
On the other hand, Fan Ye and Chongwu can also be counted as people who may help Mu Chen. It's a pity that the strength of the leaf is too weak, and there is no hope of promotion at all. As for Chongwu's words, although he managed to send them a Yuzhong just now, he didn't calculate that they would meet the powerful Mo Nan clan in the second round.
Chun Yuyan sighed secretly, if Chongwu loses to Mo Nan in the second round, then Chun Yu will have to face Fang Shan, Baili and Mo Nan in a row, which will be a great challenge in terms of physical strength.
Just as he was looking down and thinking about it, his cousin Chun Yumin, who came to compete with him, bumped him with his elbow, "Look, the people from Baili's are here." ”
Although the Baili clan is the head of the four families, he rarely appears at the gatherings of the Central Plains clan. In addition to the reason for living in Daze and staying away from the Central Plains, it is also related to a past incident.
The patriarch of the Baili clan, the imperial marquis of Daze, Baili Yu, fell in love with Ji Luojia, the king of Jiuqiu, when he was young, and despite the opposition of the elders in the clan, he married and gave birth to a pair of children. Just when people were about to accept this patriarch's wife from Jiuqiu, Chaoyan announced a war with Jiuqiu. Baili Yu was sandwiched between Chaoyan and Jiuqiu, and finally chose to stand on Chaoyan's side, and his wife Luo Jian returned to Jiuqiu with hatred, and then became the queen of Jiuqiu after the death of her brother.
Although Bai Liyu and Luo Jia's marriage broke down, their son had the right to inherit Daze and Jiuqiu at the same time. And this relationship makes Baili's position in the Eastern Continent very delicate. There are those who woo them, and there are also those who are afraid of them, and even Emperor Chaoyan seems to be interested in entering into a marriage with the Baili clan, so as to control Daze and Jiuqiu more firmly.
Baili Yu shrewdly avoided the frequent contact with the Central Plains clan, and most of the official affairs were handled by his subordinates, and even this Ganyuan Conference was also said to be attended by the future. And instead of him, it was his and Luo Jia's daughter, the eldest lady of Baili's family, Baili Ningyan.
Chun Yuyan followed his cousin's line of sight, and saw a woman in white slowly walking in front of Chenyue under the guidance of the waiter, handing over a blue petal.
She has an extremely beautiful appearance, with clear ice muscles, jade cheeks and red lips, and a snow-colored dress seems to blend with the cold air on the ice, like smoke and mist, like an immortal.
Barry... Smoke...
It's really as good as the name suggests.
The children of the surrounding families couldn't help but secretly shake their hearts for a moment. This kind of beauty with a beautiful temperament and a noble and prominent family is definitely the most popular type in the circle of sons of the imperial capital!
During this period, some people also looked at Prince Mu Han, who was rumored to be very likely to be engaged to Baili Ningyan, and their eyes were either envious or jealous......
Baili Ningyan turned a blind eye to everyone's gaze, turned around and returned to the venue designated for Baili's contestants, standing indifferently and quietly, with a touch of alienation and coldness in his expression that could not be concealed.
Seeing that all the participating groups had arrived, Chenyue announced the official start of the first round of the competition.