Chapter 628

He hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift.

The Cao family elder hurriedly waved his hands: "No problem, we have absolutely no problem—it's all because that boy of our family lacks sense. I'll go back and teach him a lesson!"

Zhao Quan snorted.

Then he asked: "Sister Ning, for the next few matches, I'll still be watching the whole way through. After all, what this rookie competition tests is still real strength. I don't want outside factors to affect him—no problem, right?"

Gongsun Ning laughed heartily: "What problem could there be? With your guarantee, no one would dare interfere. Rest assured."

Zhao Quan nodded: "Zhao Chi, come quickly and thank Her Highness Gongsun Ning."

Zhao Chi said: "Thank you, Her Highness Gongsun Ning."

Gongsun Ning smiled: "No need. I also value rookies with good potential. Keep it up, Zhao Chi!"

"Still need to test?" Zhao Quan asked.

"Haha, don't joke around. Of course not. Go rest." Gongsun Ning waved her hand.

"Alright, goodbye Sister Ning. We're leaving."

From beginning to end, Zhao Quan never said a single word to the Cao family.

But the few people of the Cao family were all trembling with fear.

Especially Cao Feng—his eyes were nearly popping out.

Zhao Chi followed Zhao Quan and the others back to Rest Room No. 7.

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao also came in.

Zhao Quan waved his hand casually: "Sit, don't be polite. Serve them tea!"

A few Yellow Armor female soldiers immediately moved chairs and poured tea.

Zhao Quan looked at Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao: "What are your two names?"

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao hurriedly stood up:

"Reporting to Lord Zhao Quan, my name is Zhao Huai."

"My name is Zhao Jiao."

"Understood, sit."

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao sat down nervously.

Zhao Quan lay back in the reclining chair: "Your Zhao family really needs to work hard. Doing so poorly, yet still bearing the surname Zhao…"

Zhao Chi and the others didn't know what he wanted to say, so none of them spoke.

"But it doesn't matter. Although you are rather weak, being able to wholeheartedly and completely throw your lot in with me—that is what's most important.

"Even if you're weak, as long as you work well under me, in a year or so you can rise quickly.

"Did your family distribute the things I gave you?"

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao both shook their heads.

Zhao Chi had originally wanted to shake his head too.

But on second thought, he was going to compete for the championship.

It was already not easy to explain why his strength was so great.

If it were outsiders, he could still use the excuse of the benefits Zhao Quan gave.

But in front of Zhao Quan, this matter was hard to explain.

So Zhao Chi nodded.

Taking it as acknowledgment.

Zhao Huai and Zhao Jiao both looked at Zhao Chi, eyes filled with surprise.

Zhao Quan smiled: "I knew it. Otherwise your strength couldn't possibly have reached this level. It seems your family is also planning to focus on cultivating you."

Zhao Chi said: "Thank you, Lord Zhao Quan."

Zhao Quan waved his hand.

"No need to thank me. But… an army is raised for a thousand days to be used in a single moment. When the time comes to use you, you must charge forward for me."

"Understood…"

Zhao Quan said: "Mm, all three of you remember this for me. If your strength isn't enough, being obedient enough will also let you survive. Your Zhao family has completely broken with the rebel army, so I can use you with peace of mind. As long as I don't fall, you'll always have benefits. Understand?"

"Understood…"

"Heh, alright. Actually, there's no need for me to say all this to you three juniors. Go rest."

"Alright!"

Zhao Chi and the others stood up, ready to leave.

"Zhao Chi, don't forget the champion gets a reward. Try your best to win it—you have a chance."

"I will certainly do my best."

"Alright, go."

After coming out of the rest room, the three of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Returning to the arena, Zhao Huai quietly asked Zhao Chi about the whole story.

Zhao Chi gave a rough explanation of Zhao Quan's bets and such matters.

Zhao Jiao sighed: "With your good results, being noticed by Zhao Quan is unavoidable. But don't worry—if he values you more, he probably won't give you dangerous missions."

Zhao Chi asked: "Logically speaking, a noble should have plenty of subordinates. Why does it feel like Zhao Quan's manpower seems somewhat insufficient?"

Zhao Huai shook his head: "How could we possibly know the specifics? But lately the rebel army is everywhere, and the alien races keep invading as well. Even a noble's manpower will run short."

Zhao Jiao nodded: "Right. To him, we're like vassals with a loyalty of 10 points. Although the level is low, once cultivated, they'll be very handy to use."

Vassals with high loyalty?

It really did seem to be the case.

Zhao Jiao said: "Alright, hurry back and get some rest. Even a nap will do. The quarterfinals are likely to be tougher."

Zhao Huai nodded: "Right, we'll talk after the matches. The other arena battles are all over now anyway, nothing worth watching. Let's head back and rest."

"Good, see you in a bit."