The feast was lively from the beginning, and these foreigners used their way to create a different atmosphere, and although there were many episodes, it seemed that all that people remembered was joy.

But the most anticipated thing is naturally this selection of knights, and now that it has finally arrived, how can the VIPs continue to pretend to be elegant?

The grace has faded, and their eyes welled up with the fanaticism of gamblers, and with primitive savagery, as if they had taken off the cloak of civilization and displayed bloodthirsty instincts!

In addition to showing their identity, the blood and cruelty of watching the trials can satisfy the dark needs in their hearts, which is also a big reason, even the main reason.

Chen Mu has already decided to participate in the competition, and he has already inquired about what he should inquire about, and he has not yet prepared for it, so he doesn't dare to say goodbye to Prussiatown and Baptiste and join the ranks of the contestants.

At parting, Mrs. Baptiste walked up again: "Oh my little pity, this is not your fight, you better give up, I would rather bet on you to lose the game than to see you hurt......"

Mr. Baptiste also persuaded him: "Yes, Chen, you are still a young man, this is not the glory you should fight for......"

Chen Mu was originally hostile to foreigners, but whether it was Prussia Town or the Baptistes, they all made him feel kindness, and his heart was also warm, but his fighting spirit swelled.

"Sir, madam, thank you so much for your concern, I am very touched, but I also have a word for you."

The Baptistes looked at Chen Mu seriously, and Chen Mu winked at them and said, "Believe me, bet me to win!" ”

The Baptistes were slightly stunned, and then laughed and said, "Chen, you are such an interesting fellow. ”

"We're going to bet our whole fortune on you, but we're sorry, we're just businessmen, so we can't help you more......"

Chen Mu quickly glanced at the main table, and then turned around and said, "Someone will help me, you can rest assured that I won!" ”

After saying this, Chen Mu stopped being verbose and was about to leave, but Prussian chased after him and said to Chen Mu: "Wait, my child!" ”

Chen Mu stopped, Prussian took off the silver cross pendant on his chest, put it around Chen Mu's neck, kissed Chen Mu's forehead and said, "My lord blesses, go, my child." ”

Chen Mu touched the cross that still had body temperature, and his heart was full of confidence, nodded vigorously, and joined the ranks of the contestants and walked to the back of the banquet hall.

The banquet hall was very lively, and these nobles chose the objects of their bets, and some people began to mumble and say some private words to the contestants, presumably to share the information they had found in advance, so as to increase the probability of winning.

Of course, Tang Tingfang also returned to his camp, taking Sun Youlin and others to move forward silently, and the supporters were really clear, and those who supported Tang Tingfang were all Chinese business firms.

These people do business with foreigners, and they also make a lot of money, although they sharpen their heads and drill camps, but they still can't get too much acceptance from the foreigner circle, and they are "in a safe corner" all night, forming their own small circle, as if they have been forgotten in the corner by the whole banquet.

It wasn't until the game was about to start that they came out to cheer for Tang Tingfang's team.

In their eyes, Tang Tingfang is the most successful businessman representative and model, foreigners bring advanced technology and new gadgets, these have unlimited business opportunities and huge potential in their eyes, but also tangible benefits.

Although they also wanted to support Bertrand or François, they did not even have the qualifications to act as supporters.

Bertrand was in the Royal Musket Team, well-equipped and of excellent quality, and he didn't need much extra help, so he led Chen Mu into the locker room at this time.

"Chen, what weapon do you use?"

Chen Mu knew that Isabella was behind Bertrand, so he was not polite to him, and immediately responded: "I use a knife." ”

Bertrand nodded, "Understood, come with me." ”

After coming out of the locker room, Bertrand took Chen Mu to a showroom, which was filled with all kinds of weapons and armor!

"This is Miss Isabella's private collection, you can choose as you like, but it is only temporarily lent to you, and it will be returned after the competition."

Chen Mu was not verbose, and immediately walked around, there were indeed a lot of good things in it, and what made Chen Mu feel amazing was that there were a lot of them on display*.

* It is a world-famous knife, using Damascus steel, called Uzi steel in ancient times, produced in India, it is said that many famous knives in ancient China are used in this kind of steel, that is, the legendary Western Regions Xuantie.

These* show ice or chrysanthemum patterns, extremely well-made, tough and sharp, at first glance it is a treasure knife that sharpens iron like clay, but the appearance is not very satisfactory.

These treasure knives are all anti-bow knives, and the arc is reversed, although the effect of physical mechanics is amplified, the power of chopping is enhanced, and even more ergonomic, but the opposite direction of bending is not conducive to the performance of Chen Mu's knife method.

There are also a lot of Chinese-style long swords inlaid with jewels and jade, but they look soft and don't have much strength, and using the sword to perform the sword will also be greatly reduced.

Chen Mu was surprised all the way, but he didn't have it, and he couldn't choose a blade that he was not good at because of surprises.

Bertrand was also puzzled, thinking that Chen Mu was a country boy who had never seen the world, but he stopped in front of every blade, and his eyes always showed appreciation.

This is also related to Chen Mu's tutor, although his father asked him to study behind closed doors, but his brother is a fun-loving person, and often takes Chen Mu to sneak to the practice room to play.

Boys have an innate affection and curiosity for weapons, plus the Chen family is the leader of the martial arts, gold, silver jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings may not be much, but the famous sword and even all kinds of strange blades, that will not be less, under the influence of the ears and eyes, Chen Mu's vision is naturally confused.

Chen Mu went all the way to the end, still not making a choice, Bertrand inevitably frowned and asked, "Is there no suitable one?" ”

In his opinion, Mademoiselle Isabella's private collection was enough to attract attention and shock, and anyone in the banquet hall, even the navy under François, would not hesitate to find his favorite weapon.

However, Chen Mu didn't make a move, and even shook his head all the way, which also made Bertrand feel displeased, and seemed to feel the contempt from Chen Mu for Miss Isabella.

Chen Mu is not a person who would rather lack than abuse, but if he does not take advantage of the blade, it will directly affect the game, the result of this game is related to his plan, where can there be a slight mistake, he is bound to win!

"Captain Bertrand, these weapons are very sophisticated, but I'm a little unaccustomed to using them, is there a Yanling knife or Qijia knife in the Ming Dynasty?"

Chen Mu never forgot the Dongying knife in the hand of the female thief, and what his father left behind was the Qi family knife of the Ming Dynasty, which was the most suitable, but it was not in this showroom.

He only asked casually, but Bertrand replied, "I'll go and ask Miss Isabella what she means......"

After leaving for a moment, Bertrand returned to the showroom, holding a knife case in his hand, Hainan Huanghuali, engraved with simple and simple carvings, as if it had just been salvaged from the river of history.

"This is a Tang knife, it is a gift from the Meiji Emperor of Japan to the Trio family, Miss Isabella also cherishes it very much, you can also lend it to you, but there is a condition, that is, it cannot be directly chopped by other blades, if the blade is curled up by a cut, Miss Isabella's conditions will be increased, do you agree?"

Chen Mu was also horrified, he didn't expect that there would be a Tang Dao!

Since the Tang Dynasty, the military books or martial arts of all dynasties and generations have recorded the shape of the Tang knife, and the Tang knife is highly respected, but for a long time, there has been no physical appearance of the Tang knife.

Some people say that there are only a few surviving Tang swords in Japan, which were brought to Japan by Tang envoys and people who traveled east from the Tang Dynasty, and some people say that they were imitated by Japanese craftsmen according to historical descriptions.

In any case, there is no doubt about the preciousness of this Tang sword, otherwise Emperor Meiji would not have given it as a gift to the Trio family.

At that time, Emperor Meiji introduced advanced ideas and culture from the West, and carried out bold innovations in Japan, and the national strength was strong, as if he had the posture of the hegemon of East Asia, and the foreigners were also very noble in Japan, and the gold content of this sword is self-evident.

Chen Mu knows very well, and he also has personal experience, no matter how sharp the sword is, the most taboo is to cut directly, because in the tough sword, under the cut, it will roll up, which is a great damage to the sword and sword.

Although Miss Isabella's conditions are harsh, with such a sharp weapon, Chen Mu will have a greater chance of winning, not to mention that it is still a rare Tang knife in the world!

"I promised!" Chen Mu looked excited, took the knife box, but saw the small seal of the book: "Gold and silver finely packed Tang Dadao", as soon as he opened it, as if he felt a cold breath on his face, the treasure knife lying quietly was full of spirituality as if he had met the master!

Of course, this may just be Chen Mu's psychological effect, but it is enough to show that this treasure knife has enough to shock people's hearts!

This kind of temperament has not been precipitated for thousands of years, how can it not be cultivated, maybe this is what martial artists often say about sword qi or sword spirit.

Tang knives are also divided into many kinds, there are ceremonial guards, there are actual combat use, there are attack uses, there are also defensive counterattacks, the main forms are Mo knives, ritual knives, horizontal knives and barrier knives and so on.

This handle in front of you is a horizontal knife, the blade is narrow and straight, the small and long handle, can be held in both hands, the blade is delicate to the auspicious cloud pattern of the streamer, it is after thousands of years, and there is no inferiority!

Chen Mu had never felt that a sword could be so charming, as if he was pinching it in his hand, he had the confidence to win!