Chapter 108: Twin Heroes of the Nine Provinces, a Changed Future

"Well played."

Watching Ren Zu You Shi walk down from the court, Ji Bu smiled at the corner of his mouth and patted his shoulder.

That smile was not only because of the beautiful victory just now, but also because of Qiansui Qianli.

With his joining, Ice Emperor's confidence to challenge the national top became stronger, and Ji Bu finally found a training opponent he could fully exert himself against.

And all this was thanks to Ren Zu You Shi's cousin in Kansai; because of him, Ice Emperor received the training camp application from the Four Heavenly Treasure Temple.

But Ji Bu's eyes flickered, and he thought again.

If he hadn't lost first to Jiecheng Wu and Shouzu, he might not have cared so much about this training camp application.

Hehe

The world is truly strange; clearly he "lost," yet it led him onto the road to "win."

"Now the singles three match begins, with Qiansui Qianli of Bing Di Xue Yuan facing Bu Er Zhou Zhu of Youth Academy!"

The referee's voice echoed through the broadcast across the whole arena.

"Qiansui Qianli."

"Is this person in Ice Emperor's main lineup?"

Longqi Jin furrowed her brows; this suddenly appearing and unexpected character made her feel uneasy.

And beside them, Gan Zhen Zhi, upon hearing the name, felt his right hand holding the notebook tremble; he hurriedly looked toward Ice Emperor, where a tall figure was slowly walking onto the court.

Fluffy curls, dark skin, and the aura of a strong player that only a handful of tennis athletes possess.

And that name.

Can't be wrong!

"He should be the main player from last year's Lion Music Middle School, who achieved excellent results at the National Competition, Qiansui Qianli."

Gan Zhen Zhi's tone was very heavy; even though he trusted Bu Er, when he thought of the opponent's record, a huge weight immediately settled in his heart.

"National?!"

The Seigaku crowd all showed surprised expressions.

"Hmm, it's the National Competition."

Feeling everyone's gaze, Gan Zhen Zhi helplessly nodded, confirming this disheartening news.

"Qiansui Qianli and Ju Kippei of Lion Music Middle School, they defeated a host of senior players at last year's National Competition, with no rivals.

Since the two attended the same middle school, they are collectively called the Nine Provinces Twin Heroes, absolute national‑level masters."

"Although I don't understand why such a player would transfer to Ice Emperor, anyway.

In short, the current situation is very unfavorable for us."

Tap tap tap.

With heavy steps, before the match even began, Bu Er had already opened his eyes, his azure pupils full of seriousness, as if he had lost his former carefree demeanor.

"Shouzu, is this the feeling of carrying Seigaku?" Bu Er clenched his fingers tightly.

At this moment, what he grasps in his hand is not only his own racket, but also Seigaku's whole team's hope, his partners' dream of advancing to the National Competition, and

his promise to Shouzu.

"I heard Ji Bu say that Shouzu is being treated in England?"

At the net, Qiansui suddenly raised an eyebrow and asked.

"That's right."

"That's really great!" Qiansui clapped his hands, his face breaking into a brilliant smile.

Swish~

Before the words finished, Bu Er's expression changed instantly, his eyes sharp and icy, his gaze like a knife aimed at the opposite side.

"Sorry, sorry.

Don't misunderstand, I have no ill intent."

Seeing Bu Er's reaction, Qiansui immediately sensed the ambiguity of his words and hurriedly waved his hand to explain.

"I only heard that Shouzu's injury can be cured, and I sincerely feel joy, hoping he can recover soon and return to the court."

Bu Er squinted slightly, assessing him; seeing his expression wasn't feigned, the atmosphere eased.

"Thank you for your concern; I will convey your blessings."

"You're welcome; I just don't want to see an excellent tennis player end his tennis path because of injury."

Qiansui shook his head, his facial expression becoming complex, his voice deepening.

"Whether for the player himself, or for his partners and opponents, abandoning tennis because of injury could become a lifelong regret."

Qiansui gently stroked his right eye; even now, he still feels lingering fear.

Not long ago, his right eye could only see darkness, even after visiting hospitals across the Nine Provinces, still finding no hope of cure.

It wasn't until Ju Kippei transferred schools that things took a turn.

Lion Music's coach, to boost the tennis club's strength, sent a training camp application to the Four Heavenly Treasure Temple.

Thus he met Ice Emperor Academy, also coming for the camp, and under the condition of transferring to Ice Emperor, accepted treatment from the world‑class medical team hired by Ji Bu's group.

Fortunately, all this wasn't too late; the right eye was still in a curable stage, but if it were delayed further, he would likely never see light again.

If that were true, his tennis path would end, and it wouldn't just affect him; Ju Kippei would likely give up his tennis as well.

Thinking this, a hint of relief flashed across Qiansui's face.

If Jiecheng Wu knew what he was thinking now, he would surely give strong affirmation.

In the original timeline, Qiansui Qianli never met Ji Bu at the right time, his right eye never received optimal treatment at the crucial stage, and he gradually lost his sight.

After everyone entered the Neon U‑17 Training Camp, he was further limited by his damaged right eye, causing his development speed to lag far behind the first batch.

Even though later, together with Ju Kippei, he developed the Wildness synchronization, they ultimately still lost to the doubles pair on Court Three.

And all of this is because of his eyes.

He became an irreparable fatal flaw among the two heroes of the Nine Provinces.

In the end, Qiansui Qianli painfully chose to quit the training camp.

And Ju Jiping followed suit, refusing the invitation to march into the world, also quitting the training camp.

Because he could never forgive himself for destroying his dear friend's tennis path, and could not accept that while Qiansui endured pain, he would act as if nothing had happened, indulging in the joy of tennis on the court.

From then on, the two gave up tennis together and traveled the world.

It can be said that an accident in a training match completely destroyed the tennis paths of two top prodigies.

In Tennis King, many people have regrets.

Shouzu's hand injury, Xingcun's special disease, Bu Er's emotional knot.

But they eventually received compensation, still sweating profusely on the tennis court, charging toward the world, whereas only Ju Jiping and Qiansui Qianli were completely finished.

It evokes lament and regret.

But fortunately!

Now none of this has happened; since Jiecheng Wu went to the Ice Emperor to challenge Ji Bu, the train of this world has already taken a track heading in another direction.

"It's wonderful to be able to keep playing tennis."

Qiansui closed his eyes, took a deep breath of the air on the tennis court, and showed a look of intoxication.

"The scent on the court is indeed different from off the court."

Bu Er's gaze flickered slightly; although he didn't know the other's experience, he approved the words just spoken.

"A tennis player's injuries affect not only the player himself, but also his partners and opponents."

If Shouzu had not gone to Britain for treatment, he might never have witnessed Shouzu at his prime again, and that would become a lifelong regret.

"I have already enjoyed it enough."

Qiansui gave a faint smile, his gaze shifting accordingly.

"Then, the match begins!"

As the words fell, Bu Er's aura trembled; he sensed a presence on the opposite side that was no less than Ji Bu's.

In an instant, the previously gentle atmosphere dissolved completely.

Their gazes clashed like swords, both sides tense, the match ready to erupt!

The future of the two heroes of the Nine Provinces was completely altered.

Repeated defeats made Ji Bu even more eager to improve, while the Ice Emperor and the Four Heavenly Treasure Temple have ties with the Ninzu Brothers.

Lion Music Middle School, with Ju Jiping transferring early and Qiansui injured, also wants to change the situation by holding a joint training camp with a strong school in Kansai, which should be considered as having happened.

So starting with Ji Bu to solve Qiansui's problem, I personally think it's okay, but I don't know if everyone can accept it.

Moreover, Chapter Two doesn't really like the protagonist becoming a god, meddling in every matter; I enjoy writing the series of changes his entry into this world brings.

I wonder what turmoil a butterfly's inadvertent wing flap could cause.

For example, with Ji Le Taizao's addition, although Jiecheng Wu never exerted much force, it was his father and Shuidao Zhengzhang who acted in succession.

But the root cause of this happening is still the report about Jiecheng Wu; Jiecheng Tongren paved the way for his son, and Shuidao Zhengzhang compensated for Budongfeng.

The fate of the two heroes of the Nine Provinces is similar: Jiecheng Wu challenged Ji Bu, so Ji Bu appeared in the Du Da Sai, lost to Shouzu, and consequently went unexpectedly to the Four Heavenly Treasure Temple.

Shuidao Zhengzhang approved Ju Jiping's transfer application early, so Lion Music Middle School went to the Four Heavenly Treasure Temple for a joint camp, prompting Qiansui to meet Ji Bu.

And the next one whose growth direction is altered by the ripple can be previewed.

It is Shouzu.

Ugh, at year‑end, things have become busy lately; I can only manage two updates at best, sometimes I might only manage one (like today).