Chapter 627

Taking things from nobles always comes with a price.

The more precious the thing, the greater the price.

Even a child knows this.

Zhao Quan smiled and put away the treasure chest.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself either. Just perform normally, and don't let other factors affect your performance. I actually think your chances of winning the championship are not small."

【The Cao family of Nangu Village has filed a cheating complaint. Please proceed to the "Review Room" for re-examination】

Another complaint?

After 4 battles, I've been complained about 3 times.

Cao Feng actually complained too?

What's his reason for complaining? That his female soldiers were too fast?

"What's wrong? What are you spacing out for?" Zhao Quan asked.

"Got complained about again. They want me to go to the Review Room for examination, suspecting me of cheating."

"I heard from Zhao Tan that you've already been examined several times?"

"Yeah, if you count this one, it'll be the third time already!"

Zhao Quan frowned: "The third time? That's ridiculous. Didn't your family file a counter-claim?"

What's a counter-claim?

Zhao Chi shook his head.

Zhao Tan added: "This time no one from the Zhao family came, only two juniors accompanied Zhao Chi over."

"Oh?" Zhao Quan was very surprised: "Where's your clan leader? Where are your family elders? None of them came?"

Zhao Chi nodded: "Yes, they said they've been very busy lately and simply can't spare the time."

Zhao Tan reminded: "They should be preparing for that matter."

"Oh... I see. In that case, I'll go with you. Let's go."

Zhao Chi looked at Zhao Quan in surprise.

Zhao Quan laughed: "Your whole family is working for me, and the fact that they can't spare the time is actually my fault. Then it's perfect—I'll handle this little matter for them in their place. At my age, it's fitting for me to be your elder. Let's go!"

Zhao Chi wasn't quite sure of Zhao Quan's age.

The ages of these nobles are a mystery.

Some look very young, yet might be old fellows over a hundred years old.

This Zhao Quan looks like he should be under 30, but his actual age is probably more than that.

But it doesn't really matter.

Although Zhao Chi had been trying his utmost to avoid contact with Zhao Quan, it seemed he simply couldn't avoid it.

Then let's go.

At this moment, Zhao Huai sent a voice message.

Zhao Huai 【Zhao Chi, you got the message, right? Another examination... We're waiting for you at the Review Room door. Come over】

Zhao Chi 【Okay... coming right now】

The Review Room wasn't far.

Zhao Quan strode at the very front, calm and confident.

Behind him were Zhao Tan and Zhao Mu.

Zhao Chi was between the two of them.

Further behind were several dozen black-armored soldiers.

The group quickly arrived at the Review Room door.

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao were already waiting there.

Upon seeing Zhao Quan, the two immediately saluted: "Lord Zhao Quan."

Zhao Quan nodded: "So it's just the two of you who came. Truly pitiful. Let's go, inside."

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao looked at Zhao Quan in surprise.

Bang!

Zhao Quan, however, kicked open the Review Room door with one foot and strode in fiercely.

Only now did the two of them see Zhao Chi behind.

Zhao Huai stared at Zhao Chi: "Holy sh*t..."

Zhao Jiao looked at the squad of people behind and was also utterly astonished.

Zhao Tan said to the black-armored soldiers: "Just wait here. Zhao Chi, and you two, come in."

Zhao Huai sidled up to Zhao Chi and whispered: "Holy sh*t, that's badass."

Everyone went inside.

The 8 people from the Cao family were sitting.

Hearing the door bang open with a kick, they were all startled.

Immediately after, they saw Zhao Quan stride in.

The 8 people from the Cao family immediately stood up.

They watched as Zhao Tan, Zhao Chi, Zhao Mu, Zhao Huai, and Zhao Jiao entered in sequence.

None of them knew what to say.

Especially Cao Feng—seeing Zhao Chi actually sandwiched among the nobles, he was at a loss.

"Z... Lord Zhao Quan? Hello there."

The Cao family members hurried to greet him.

Although Zhao Quan's sphere of influence is Creek Village, he holds influence throughout the entire River Valley Town.

And South Valley Village, where the Cao family resides, also falls within Zhao Quan's sphere of influence.

But Zhao Quan ignored them and smiled at Gongsun Ning beside him.

"Sister Ning, sorry to disturb you."

The main gate was kicked open, and Gongsun Ning was startled too.

She was about to get angry, but then saw that the one who came was Zhao Quan.

She couldn't help narrowing her eyes, staring at Zhao Quan.

Right after that, she saw Zhao Chi.

Under these circumstances, she had only one guess.

That was, Zhao Chi told Zhao Quan everything, and Zhao Quan came here to cause trouble?

Although Zhao Quan now wore a smiling face, modest and polite.

But she knew this kind of fake face common among nobles all too well.

Gongsun Ning stood up: "Oh, it's Zhao Quan. Why are you in such a rage? Who upset you? Tell sister, I'll definitely help you vent."

Zhao Quan pointed at Zhao Chi.

"That one is Zhao Chi, a junior from a vassal family under my subordinate. He has good potential, and I think very highly of him. But there's always someone picking on him. I heard he's already been tested twice, and just now he received another test notice. I don't know why that is?"

Cao Feng's face went white.

He was scared.

Zhao Quan thinks very highly of Zhao Chi?

Always someone picking on him? Is he talking about me?

Cao Feng trembled as he looked at Zhao Chi.

Zhao Chi smiled and nodded at him.

Holy shit! It's really me??

Cao Feng was scared out of his wits.

But he really was a small fry; Zhao Quan had no time to bother with him.

Gongsun Ning said: "So that's how it is. No wonder Zhao Chi's strength is so strong — turns out he's a subordinate you value. But rest assured, no one is deliberately picking on him; this is the rule after all."

Zhao Quan sneered: "Rule? What rule? I watched Zhao Chi's entire battle. Would I not know whether he cheated?"

Gongsun Ning smiled: "Who knew you were watching the whole time? If I'd known, I wouldn't have accepted this complaint at all. In that case, forget it. Do you have any objections?"

Gongsun Ning's words were directed at the Cao family.

The entire Cao family was dumbfounded.