Chapter 931

"Do you know why I didn't let you participate?" Su Lao's tone remained stern. "With your level, getting into the top twenty or thirty shouldn't be a problem, but that Gong Changming specifically named you to participate; he clearly has no good intentions!"

"He went to apply to the Tang family's mountain villa Master specifically because he wants to find a legitimate reason to break your wings before you grow up!"

Su Lao spoke to himself, his gaze passing through Xu Tian toward the direction outside the deliberation hall.

"I once had a disciple named Qin Zong, whose talent didn't even lose to Yun Mufeng's. If he could study diligently, in two years, he might have been able to reach the height Mufeng once reached, or even surpass it..."

Regarding this Qin Zong, when Xu Tian first entered the villa, he had also heard the senior students with seniority talk about him.

Back then, Qin Zong had only been under Su Lao's tutelage for half a year when he participated in the martial arts tournament held regularly in the villa. At first, he won ten out of ten battles, even defeating senior students with higher levels than him, but in the final battle, he faced Gong Changming's disciple.

It was this battle that caused Qin Zong to be beaten to death on the arena by Gong Changming's disciple.

Although the martial arts tournament has rules against taking lives, fists and feet have no eyes. Once a life is truly lost, it's hard to distinguish whether it was an unintentional mistake or intentional.

Take Gong Changming's disciple, for example; he clearly wanted Qin Zong's life, but after beating him to death, he argued that he didn't know Qin Zong was so weak and hadn't controlled his strength well for a moment.

This despicable villain, not only beating Qin Zong to death, but also wanting to splash a bucket of dirty water on his head.

"You insist on participating in the martial arts tournament; your master is worried that you will end up with the same fate as your senior brother Qin." Su Lao was filled with worry.

"Master..." Xu Tian just started to speak, but Su Lao said again.

"But perhaps it's just me worrying too much out of concern. According to your level, you'll probably be eliminated before you even meet Gong Changming's disciple."

Xu Tian didn't feel discouraged after hearing Su Lao's words.

He knew how much weight he had at his current level. Unless he recovered to Yun Mufeng's strength, he would probably just be a second-round tourist in the martial arts tournament.

However, if he could recover Yun Mufeng's strength, who would win and who would lose would really be uncertain.

"Su Lao, do you have any white liquor here, the high-proof kind?" Although he would get drunk as soon as he touched alcohol, the low-proof kind doesn't last long. If he woke up while fighting, it would be awkward.

"What do you want white liquor for?" Su Lao frowned deeply. "You're young, don't develop the habit of alcoholism! As a bounty hunter, the greatest taboo is letting alcohol ruin things!"

"I was just asking." Xu Tian laughed dryly. "Master, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to training first."

"Sigh..." Su Lao couldn't do anything about him, so he impatiently waved his hand, preferring not to see him. "Go quickly!"

Xu Tian left Su Lao's villa and went straight to the teahouse next to the villa.

"Do you sell white liquor?" Xu Tian asked directly after entering the door.

"We do, how much do you want?" The waiter was slumped lazily inside the counter.

"Give me a pot first." Xu Tian thought for a moment and asked again, "Do you have those small wine pots that are easier to carry?"

"We do." The waiter looked up, and his expression changed immediately after seeing Xu Tian. "Wh... why is it you?"

Xu Tian's mouth twitched: "Not selling to me?"

"Selling! Of course we're selling!" The waiter seemed frightened, quickly taking out a bottle of white liquor and giving him a wine pot. "You can have as much as you want!"

"How much?" Xu Tian asked again.

"One hundred!"

After Xu Tian paid, took the white liquor and the wine pot, and walked out of the teahouse, he poured the liquor into the small bottle himself.

This kind of small bottle is similar to the silver ones used for vodka in Russia, but the one in his hand is copper, otherwise, it wouldn't be sold so cheaply.

After filling the white liquor, Xu Tian put the small wine pot into the inner pocket of his jacket. With the liquor, he wouldn't be afraid of meeting experts at the martial arts tournament.

After Xu Tian went back, he practiced as usual. He remembered the cultivation technique Su Lao gave him after practicing it a few times, but he still practiced it for two consecutive days.

Two days later was the day of the Profound Turtle Tang family's mountain villa martial arts tournament.

On this day, there were many more students in the villa, and most of the bounty hunters who had gone out on missions had also rushed back.

When Xu Tian arrived at the square, the arena had just been set up, and there were many students who had woken up early to watch.

After all, Profound Turtle Tang family's mountain villa is one of the three giants of the Wuji Island bounty hunter academy; neither the quality nor the scale of the students can be compared to ordinary academies.

The martial arts tournament held regularly inside the villa can even bring out the momentum of a world martial arts competition.

Because Xu Tian arrived early, he went to the VIP seats, wanting to greet Su Lao first.

Before he could go over, a pale pink figure appeared in front of him.

"Moli?" Xu Tian was startled. "Why are you here?"

Immediately, he felt a sharp gaze shooting from the VIP area, making him feel inexplicably guilty.

Xu Tian's bad premonition instantly expanded. He turned his head to look at the VIP seats and sure enough, saw a woman wearing a black veil hat and a vintage black dress in the crowd.

"The Emperor is also here?"

Isn't this a martial arts tournament inside the Profound Turtle Tang family's mountain villa...

Why are both Yue Moli and the Thorn Emperor here?

"The Profound Turtle Tang family's mountain villa sent me an invitation, asking me and the Emperor to come and watch the battle." Yue Moli seemed to see through Xu Tian's doubts and explained with a smile.

So that's how it is.

Xu Tian nodded in understanding.

Bounty hunters inevitably have to deal with various forces; it's reasonable for the Profound Turtle Tang family's mountain villa to invite the big shots on Wuji Island to watch the battle.

Just then, Gong Changming, Hu Xiaofeng, and others walked over from not far away.

After they entered, they headed straight for the Thorn Emperor's position.

"It is our honor that Your Majesty the Emperor has graced us with your presence." Gong Changming took the initiative to greet the Thorn Emperor.

The Thorn Emperor nodded expressionlessly, but didn't stop Gong Changming's behavior of trying to get close.

Seeing this, Gong Changming sat directly in the seat next to her, his intention to get close very obvious.

"Master, I heard that kid Xu Tian also signed up." Hu Xiaofeng said coldly. "How pitiful, he hasn't been in the villa long and he's going to lose his life. I'll deal with him properly in a while!"

Gong Changming smiled contentedly, then turned his head to explain to the Thorn Emperor.

"It's a little personal grudge between my disciple and someone else. Su Lao recently took in a new disciple who is arrogant and lawless, looking down on everyone, and has provoked my disciple several times."

"No matter how good my disciple's temper is, he can't tolerate it again and again. I'm afraid he won't show mercy during today's battle!"

Hearing this, the Thorn Emperor turned to look at Gong Changming, her gaze becoming a few degrees colder.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, if you are interested in this match, why not stay a little longer and watch the excitement."