"Alright, alright, don't bow anymore."

Lu Fan hurriedly stopped Xu Zhao, "You are trying to torment me." ”

Seeing this, Cao Ning and the others were a little surprised.

They didn't expect that Lu Fan and Liu Zhi knew each other, and they also had a friendship with the new champion.

Moreover, the two of them were more respectful to Lu Fan than the other.

When did Lu Fan form a good fate?

He's amazing!

Not only is the talent high and the strength is strong, but even the popularity is so good.

"Who is Lu Fan?"

The onlookers were also surprised when they saw this scene, and they talked about it one after another.

"I heard it's the Dragon Shadow Guard."

"It seems to be from the Zhennan Army."

"It is said that this inn only accepts the Dragon Shadow Guard."

"But at present, only the Zhennan Army Long Yingwei arrived in the capital first."

"The dragon shadow guards of the other border armies seem to be still on the way."

An insider told Lu Fan's identity.

"Oh."

"It turned out to be the Dragon Shadow Guard."

"However, the strength of these border army dragon shadow guards is not strong, right?"

"It's definitely not comparable to the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Imperial Guard."

"That's it."

"In another month, the big competition will begin."

"Then there will be a good show to watch."

"Can you catch it?"

"It's okay to hear it."

"Haha."

The people on the street were laughing and laughing, and they were in a very relaxed mood.

For them, it's just a matter of having a lot to see.

It doesn't matter if you can't see it.

At the very least, they can hear some news, talk more, and add a little fun to their ordinary lives.

That's enough.

They don't have too high requirements.

"Go ahead, so many people are watching."

Lu Fan urged again: "You are the champion, you are the most popular today." ”

"Haha."

Xu Zhao was amused, "You're so funny. ”

"Okay, I'll visit another day when I'm done with this."

As he spoke, Xu Zhao arched his hand at Lu Fan and asked, "You shouldn't be leaving recently, right?" ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded, "I'll stay here for a few more days." ”

"Okay, we'll see you later."

Xu Zhao turned over and waved goodbye to Lu Fan.

"Dangdang!"

The gong sounded again, and the street patrol continued on its way.

The people who watched the excitement also followed again.

But compared to before, many people remember a name.

Remembered that face too.

Lu Fan!

……

……

Afternoon.

As soon as the post house entered the living room, Lu Fan and other ten dragon shadow guards were all present.

Lee Yong-tae is also there.

He took out a piece of paper and handed it to Cao Ning beside him, "Write down all the items you participated in the competition today, and I want to report it." ”

"Okay."

Cao Ning took the paper, went to get the pen and ink, and said with a smile: "I'll write mine first, Cao Ning, participate in the competition, swordsmanship, and comprehensive strength competition." ”

"Let me remind you."

Li Yongtai continued: "In this big competition, all the individual competitions are held at the same time. ”

"But the competition of comprehensive strength is set at the end, and after all the individual competitions are over, it will be carried out separately."

"Therefore, in addition to signing up for the individual items you are good at, you can also sign up for the competition of comprehensive strength, without delay at all."

After a pause, Li Yongtai continued: "Ranking is secondary, at least one more chance for you to compete, and you will grow more." After all, the players in this big competition are very strong, and when everyone goes all out, it can stimulate your personal potential and improve your strength. ”

"Yes."

Everyone agreed in unison.

"Alright, go ahead."

Li Yongtai waved his hand.

"Yes."

Everyone said yes and began to sign up.

Cao Ning muttered as he wrote.

"Meng Ran, marksmanship."

"Song Yu, palm technique."

"Lu Rui, the body."

"Qin Yu, swordsmanship."

"Ye Wuchen, knife technique."

……

"Lu Fan, what about you?"

Cao Ning finished asking the eight people in front of him, and finally looked at Lu Fan.

"All the individual competitions, you can report them to me, and there is the final comprehensive strength competition."

Lu Fan said: "I want to participate. ”

"Huh?"

Cao Ning was stunned.

Except for Li Yongtai, everyone else was also stunned.

"All of them?"

Cao Ning looked at Lu Fan stunned, "Are you sure?" ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded, "I have already thought about it, and I will use this big competition to temper my strength." Such a rare opportunity, and such a rare opponent, naturally the more the merrier. ”

"Okay."

Although Cao Ning couldn't figure it out, he didn't want to ask more, so he took a pen and wrote all the martial arts items to Lu Fan.

Only then did everyone come back to their senses, and their eyes looked at Lu Fan with admiration, doubt, and some doubts.

Will this really work?

Isn't it too risky?

Compared with the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Royal Forest Army, there is no advantage, but you still have to take care of so many competitions, can you finally get the ranking?

They all knew in their hearts that there was a gap between their strength and Lu Fan.

Among the Dragon Shadow Guards of the Zhennan Army, there is hope for a ranking, except for Lu Fan, only Ye Wuchen remains.

Now that Lu Fan is here again, doesn't that make the already small hope even more slim?

"Lu Fan, you have to be cautious."

"Yes, after all, this opportunity is too rare, if you can get the ranking, it will be a huge boost to your future."

"It's better to participate in a few fewer events, and be more sure."

There were a few people who had a good relationship with Lu Fan, but they couldn't hold back and persuaded each other.

"Rest assured, everyone."

Li Yongtai waved his hand, "Since Lu Fan dares to do this, he must be sure, so don't persuade him anymore." Personally, I support Lu Fan and encourage him to do the same. ”

"Oh."

Everyone nodded and said no more.

But the doubts in my heart did not dissipate.

Could it be that Lu Fan's strength is stronger than they imagined?

More than four products?

Is it possible to achieve the three-rank cultivation?

If that's the case, it makes sense.

But that's just the point.

After all, so many competitions are held at the same time, which is too physically exhausting.

Even if you are a third-grade master, you may not be able to withstand it at the same time, which will affect the results of the competition.

Pay for one's whistle.

There's really no need.

Besides, can Lu Fan really reach the third grade?

How can it be?

It's only been a year, and with such a cultivation speed, how can he be a genius?

It's a peerless genius.

Everyone was thinking about it when there was a noise outside.

It seems that a lot of people came.

Which border army's Dragon Shadow Guard has arrived?

After a short time, a group of people entered the living room.

There were more than a dozen people, the leader was a man in his early thirties, and the others were teenagers under twenty years old.

"Commander Liu, you have also arrived."

Li Yongtai got up with a smile and greeted him.

"It turned out to be Commander Li, you guys arrived early?"

The man surnamed Liu smiled at Li Yongtai: "We haven't seen each other for a long time." ”

"yes."

Li Yongtai nodded slightly, "We came two days early. ”

The two exchanged a few words of greeting, and then introduced their subordinates separately.

Only then did Lu Fan know that the man's name was Liu Feng, and he was the commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Southeast Army, and he brought fifteen Dragon Shadow Guards to participate in the big competition.

"See those two guys?"

Ye Wuchen came to Lu Fan's side and pouted, "The one on the left is called Wang Yue, and the person on the right is called Qin Chuan." ”

"yes, I know."

Just now, when Liu Feng introduced his subordinates, Lu Fan noticed these two people.

"They are the first and second place in the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Southeast Army."

Ye Wuchen said: "The strength should not be underestimated, it can be regarded as our opponent." ”

"Oh."

Lu Fan looked at the two people, and it happened that the two people were also looking at him.

It seems that he also sees him as an opponent.

"What strength do these two have?"

"It's hard to say."

Ye Wuchen shook his head lightly, "According to my estimate, at least it is a fourth-grade cultivation." ”

Before Lu Fan could speak, a shout suddenly came from outside.

"Lu Fan!"

Someone was shouting his name.

"Huh?"

Everyone was a little strange and turned their heads to look at Lu Fan.

"Commander, I'll go out and have a look."

Lu Fan was also wondering, listening to the voice didn't look like Xu Zhao, nor did it look like Liu Zhi.

Who could it be?

Except for Xu Zhao and Liu Zhi, he should have no acquaintances in the capital.

"Go ahead."

Li Yongtai waved his hand.

"Yes."

Lu Fan strode out of the living room.

Ye Wuchen, Qin Yu, Cao Ning and others also followed.

Even the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Southeast Army followed a lot of people, wanting to see the excitement.

A group of people walked out of the post house, only to see a lot of people surrounded by the door of the post house, and more than a dozen carriages were parked.

Could it be that you are here to invite Lu Fan again?

Everyone was a little surprised when they saw this posture.

Lu Fan walked in the front and saw it most clearly.

There were five or six young noblemen standing in front of the post house, behind them were more than a dozen attendants, and behind them were some ordinary people watching the excitement.

He didn't know any of these people.

"Who's looking for me?"

Lu Fan looked around at everyone with questions.

"You are Lu Fan?"

The noble man at the front looked at him carefully.

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded and asked, "Are you?" ”

"My name is Gu Chen, I heard that you are the number one of the Dragon Shadow Guards of the Zhennan Army, so I am here to challenge."

The noble prince hugged his fists, "Please don't hesitate to teach!" ”

Lu Fan didn't speak yet, and the lively people fried the pot first.

"It turned out to be Gu Chen's son!"

"He's a famous genius in the capital!"

"It is said that he has reached the second grade of cultivation."

"I'm just twenty years old."

"It's amazing."

The discussion of the people reached the ears of the dragon shadow guards, which surprised them, and at the same time they were worried about Lu Fan.

Second-grade cultivation?

Lu Fan is definitely not an opponent.

It's just that Gu Chen has such a strong strength, why did he come to challenge Lu Fan?

Is there a grudge between the two?

Shouldn't it?

Lu Fan had never been to the capital before, how could he have a chance to offend this person?

Only Ye Wuchen was quite calm, but he guessed something.

This is to give Lu Fan a disadvantage, and even want Lu Fan to make a fool of himself.

"Miss, do you think Lu Fan will fight?"

In the carriage not far away, two young girls were looking through the window in front of the post house.

Both of them focused their eyes on Lu Fan.

One of them is Wu Lingzhao, and the other is Wu Lingzhao's maid Xiaoqi.

"It's best if he doesn't fight."

Wu Lingzhao pursed his lips, "Then he will lose the face of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Zhennan Army, where will he have the face to stay in the capital?" ”

"What if it's a battle?"

Xiaoqi asked again.

"It's simpler."

Wu Lingzhao sneered: "Just take the opportunity to let Gu Chen teach him a lesson, not only will he lose face, but he can even beat him hard." ”

"But what if he wins?"

Xiaoqi said another possibility.

"No in case."

Wu Lingzhao was extremely sure, "With the strength of his fourth-rank, how can he defeat Gu Chen of the second-rank?" ”

"Yes."

Xiao Qi stopped talking, her eyes were still rolling on Lu Fan, thinking to herself how this person had offended Miss?

Why did the young lady bother to deal with him so much?

You know, the young lady has never been so attentive to others, and she even came to see it.

At this point, this person is not simple.

Almost everyone's eyes were on Lu Fan's face, wondering how he would choose.

To fight or not to fight?

Even Ye Wuchen was a little curious, and even guessed in his heart, if it was him, what would he do?

"Okay, I promise you."

Lu Fan didn't hesitate for too long, and happily agreed.

"Huh?"

Gu Chen was surprised, he didn't expect the other party to be so calm and confident, and he dared to agree to his challenge?

Aren't you afraid of being injured by him and losing the opportunity to participate in the big competition?

"Huh?"

All the dragon shadow guards were shocked.

Especially Wang Yue and Qin Chuan, the two of them know their strength very well, and they are far from being Gu Chen's opponents.

If it were the two of them, I am afraid that they would not have the courage of Lu Fan to dare to accept Gu Chen's challenge.

You'll find a way to shirk it, right?

"Miss, he really agreed."

On the carriage, Xiaoqi was also a little surprised.

"Humph!"

Wu Lingzhao snorted coldly, with disdain on his face, "Sure enough, it's a reckless man!" He might as well not agree, maybe I can look up to him more. ”

"Why?"

Xiaoqi doesn't understand very well.

"If he doesn't agree, at least he can bend and stretch, and he can understand the current affairs."

Wu Lingzhao said: "Now it seems that this person is a little unaware of the height of the sky. ”

"Oh."

Xiao Qi nodded, stopped talking, and continued to look at Lu Fan.

"Okay."

Gu Chen came back to his senses and praised, "Courageous!" ”

"Since you agreed so happily, then I'll take a step back."

"You can choose the time and method of the competition."

He looked at Lu Fan and asked, "How?" ”

"No, you don't!"

Lu Fan waved his hand, "Since you challenged me, you can do it." ”

"Huh?"

Gu Chen was stunned.

When he came to challenge Lu Fan, he was bullying the small with the big and the weak with the strong.

Now that Lu Fan said this again, his face was a little unbearable.

If he agrees, even if he easily defeats the other party, he will feel a little dishonorable, and he will not be able to win.

At this time, the sound of the people talking was heard.

"Lu Fan can."

"It's very powerful."

"Sure enough, it deserves to be the first name of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Zhennan Army."

"At least the courage is outstanding!"

"Well, it's not that easy."

The common people watched the excitement and cast appreciative glances at Lu Fan one after another, and they didn't forget to praise him a few words.

Just a small face-to-face, they changed their impression of Lu Fan.

"Miss, I don't think he looks like a reckless man?"

Inside the carriage, Xiao Qi glanced back at Wu Lingzhao, "When he said this, it made Gu Chen Gongzi very embarrassed." ”

"But I underestimated him."

Wu Lingzhao nodded in agreement, "This is indeed a good strategy, he does this, even if he loses, no one will say anything about him, but praise him for his courage." ”

"yes."

Xiao Qi turned his gaze to Lu Fan again, "This person still has some ability." ”

"Let's see."

Wu Lingzhao's heart also changed a little.

"Hmm."

Xiao Qi became more and more interested.

At this time, Gu Chen reacted and made up his mind, "Okay, since you insist on this, then I will do what you want." ”

"Wait."

Suddenly there was a loud shout that silenced everyone.

Li Yongtai and Liu Feng walked out of the post house side by side.

It was Li Yongtai who spoke up.

He strode over to Gu Chen and stood still, glancing at the other party coldly, "Your name is Gu Chen?" Gu Lingyun is your father? ”

"It's my father."

Gu Chen arched his hand, "Dare to ask who you are?" ”

"My name is Li Yongtai."

Li Yongtai said: "It is the commander of the Zhennan Army Long Yingwei. ”

"It turned out to be Commander Lee."

Gu Chen's expression became respectful, "Disrespectful, disrespectful!" ”

"Who asked you to challenge Lu Fan?"

Li Yongtai glared at Gu Chen, looking quite impatient.

"No one."

Gu Chen hurriedly said: "It's me who wants to challenge Lu Fan." ”

"You don't know that Lu Fan is about to participate in the big competition?"

Li Yongtai asked, "What is the intention of challenging him now?" ”

"I didn't say I'm challenging him now."

Gu Chen was a little weak-hearted, "I asked him to choose the time, but he didn't." ”

"No matter who chooses, it can't be before the big competition."

Li Yongtai said: "This is a big competition set by the emperor himself, if it is delayed, can you bear the responsibility?" ”

"Don't dare, don't dare!"

Gu Chen's heart was suddenly shocked, and he suddenly realized that he was a little reckless, if he really delayed Lu Fan's participation in the big competition, and the above blamed him, I am afraid that he would not be able to get out of it.

"Alright."

Li Yongtai was not angry, "I just reminded you, now you can set the time and method of the competition." ”

"Then it's set for the third day after the end of the big competition, how about it?"

Gu Chen looked at Lu Fan with inquiring eyes, asking for his opinion.

"Whatever you want, I can do it any day."

Lu Fan really felt that it didn't matter.

Gu Chen is only a second-grade cultivator, and with his current strength, he is really not afraid.

Even he doesn't need to use all his strength to defeat the other party.

Moreover, his strength is not afraid of being exposed.

Even if you don't expose it now, you won't be able to hide it when it's time for the big competition.

The most important thing is that when the big competition is over, he has obtained those high-level exercises, and his strength will definitely soar again.

At that time, people's strength will stay in the big competition.

As everyone knows, he has improved too much.

"Good!"

Gu Chen gritted his teeth, "Then it will be on the third day after the end of the big competition, I will come to challenge in person, as for the way of the competition, there is no need to restrict, regardless of knife skills, marksmanship, swordsmanship, fist skills, even archery, hidden weapons, as long as you can win." ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded in agreement, "No problem!" ”

"Let's go."

Gu Chen didn't stay any longer, turned around and left.

And all the people behind him departed.

"Miss, it's not too late after the big competition, right?"

Inside the carriage, Xiao Qi asked again.

"It doesn't matter."

Wu Lingzhao said: "As long as he agrees, there is only more than a month left before the big competition, and his strength cannot improve by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time, he should lose or lose." ”

"Oh."

Xiaoqi nodded, "That's good." ”

"Let's go."

Wu Lingzhao waved his hand, "It's not a good show." ”

"Yes."

Xiao Qi commanded, and the young man driving the car shook the horsewhip in his hand gently, "Drive!" ”

The carriage galloped away.

"Lu Fan."

Li Yongtai looked at Lu Fan, his eyes were a little less aggressive, and a little more appreciative, "It's a good job." ”

"No matter if you win or lose, you can't let our Dragon Shadow Guard lose face."

Lu Fan said: "If I don't agree, won't it make him look down on our Dragon Shadow Guard?" ”

"Good!"

"Well said!"

All the dragon shadow guards applauded.

Even Wang Yue and Qin Chuan all cast appreciative glances at Lu Fan.

After all, they are both Dragon Shadow Guards, and Lu Fan accepts the challenge on behalf of all Dragon Shadow Guards, if they admit it, even they will not be able to raise their heads.

"Lu Fan, it doesn't matter if you lose, just do your best."

Liu Feng came over and encouraged a few words, "Our Dragon Shadow Guard is to be indomitable and fearless, even if the opponent is strong, it can't shake our confidence, we can win, but don't want to defeat us." ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan said loudly: "Thank you Commander Liu for your encouragement." ”

"Come on!"

"You're fine."

"We're all going to have your back!"

All the dragon shadow guards cheered Lu Fan up.

……

……

In the next few days, the dragon shadow guards of the various border armies arrived one after another.

The whole inn became lively.

Originally, they knew each other, plus they were all young people, and they were basically familiar with each other.

Lu Fan also knew the names of many people because of this.

Like Zhang Ze, Wu Di, Zheng Ming, Ma Zhe, Tao Jie, Xu Hao, Su Zhao, and so on.

These people are all masters of the Dragon Shadow Guards, and they are also the favorites to win the championship in this big competition.

Lu Fan never went out again, and stayed in the post house to cultivate.

Life was peaceful.

It's just that the news that Gu Chen challenged Lu Fan was spread.

It spread almost all over the capital.

But all who are well-informed have heard of it.

Lu Fan's name also spread, and many people inquired around and knew where he came from.

At the same time, I also learned the news of Lu Fan's participation in the big competition.

This competition has gained unprecedented attention.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

It was the sixth day of the fifth month.

Morning.

The capital, inside a barracks of the Imperial Forest.

The largest martial arts arena is full of seats in the stands.

In the center of the martial arts arena, there is a large martial arts platform, and there are many people standing on it.

Around the big tournament platform, there are six small tournament platforms, and there are also many people standing on them.

Seven competition platforms will be held at the same time.

Standing on the various competition platforms are the contestants of various competitions.

"Yan Qing!"

"Zhu Jingtian!"

"Mu Yan!"

Before the game began, there were shouts from the stands.

The names they were shouting were none other than the masters of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Imperial Forest Army.

It is also the biggest favorite of this big competition.

"Alright, everyone, be quiet."

A middle-aged man stood on the central jousting platform, came to the front of the jousting platform, faced the stands, and said loudly: "My name is Li Cheng'an, I am the commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Royal Forest Army, let me talk about the rules and rewards of the competition." ”

"The big competition is divided into seven individual events, plus a competition of comprehensive strength."

"The top three will be determined in each competition, and each will have a reward."

"The rewards are the same for all individual competitions."

"Third place, get a battle merit reward of 10,000, plus a seventh-order exercise."

"The contestant who wins the second place will receive 15,000 combat merits, as well as a copy of the eighth-order exercises."

After a pause, Li Chengan continued: "As for the first place, you will get 20,000 combat merits, plus a copy of the ninth-order exercises. ”

"Good!"

The soldiers in the stands responded loudly.

"I'll talk about the rewards of the comprehensive strength competition."

Li Chengan motioned for everyone to be quiet, and then said: "The third place, get a battle merit reward of 15,000, plus an eighth-order exercise. ”

"The second place will receive a battle merit reward of 20,000 and a copy of the ninth-order exercises."

After pausing again, Li Chengan said loudly: "First place, get a battle merit reward of 30,000, plus a human-level exercise." ”

"Good!"

The stands erupted in cheers and thunderous applause.

All the soldiers were hung up on their appetites.

That's a human-level exercise!

Even if many families may not be able to have it, it can be called a treasure!

In this big competition, the court really made a bloody investment.

With so many high-level exercises, no matter who obtains them, it will be a huge boost to one's own strength.

Correspondingly, the future will be limitless!

(End of chapter)