Among the 29 young men, Qin Yu, who was familiar with Duan Lingtian, was among them as well.
However, as Qin Yu stood outside King Qin's Mansion's Royal City and looked at the majestic Royal City, his eyes became a little blurred. He seemed to be in a daze, and no one knew what he was thinking.
"Prefectural Governor Wang."
Tian Jiyu smiled faintly in response to the newcomer's greeting.
The person whom Tian Ji Yu addressed as Prefectural Governor Wang was Wang Qi Ling, the Prefectural Governor of Fair Mountain County, one of the 15 counties under King Qin's Mansion.
Similar to Tian Ji Yu, Wang Qi Ling had come to King Qin's Mansion for the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties.
Behind Wang Qi Ling, the Prefectural Governor of Fair Mountain County, were a few of his trusted subordinates. The rest of the 30 young men were all young men.
These youngsters stood there and stared at Qin Yu and them behind Tian Ji Yu like tigers eyeing their prey.
To them, the young men behind Tian Ji Yu were their competitors in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties. Only by defeating all of them would they have a chance to stand out and obtain a good ranking in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties.
"Prefectural Governor Tian … You seem to have brought one person with you …"
After a while, Wang Qi Ling's gaze swept across the 29 youths behind Tian Ji Yu. Finally, his gaze landed back on Tian Ji Yu, and he stared deeply at him.
"There's one more person who went out to train … He'll be here when the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties begins."
Tian Ji Yu said indifferently.
"Went out to train?"
Wang Qi Ling narrowed his eyes when he heard Tian Ji Yu's words. He asked tentatively, "County Governor Tian, don't tell me you're referring to Duan Ling Tian, the young powerhouse who's famous in the Nine Specters County?"
Tian Ji Yu smiled proudly at Wang Qi Ling's question. He did not answer Wang Qi Ling directly. "Prefectural Governor Wang, we'll be entering the city first."
Without waiting for Wang Qi Ling's reply, Tian Ji Yu led the group of people behind him into King Qin's Mansion's Royal City.
Only Wang Qi Ling was left standing there with a gloomy expression on his face.
"Lord County Governor."
At this moment, an old man standing behind Wang Qi Ling said in a deep voice, "I'm afraid the person Tian Ji Yu mentioned is Duan Ling Tian!"
"Who else could it be other than Duan Lingtian?"
Wang Qi Ling said in a deep voice, "Initially, when I found out there's only Duan Lingtian in Nine Specters County who's almost as strong as a Great Overarching Golden Celestial who's not even 100 years old, I met with the County Governors of the other 14 counties. We spent a large amount of supreme Celestial Stones to hire a heaven-rank Great Overarching Golden Celestial to kill Duan Lingtian in Nine Specters County."
However, when the powerhouse arrived at the Nine Specters County and searched the entire county, he couldn't find Duan Lingtian. Duan Lingtian had already left Nine Specters County and successfully evaded the powerhouse's pursuit. "
Less than a year ago, the people that Fair Mountain County had planted in the County City of Nine Specters County reported back to Fair Mountain County about a Golden Celestial who was not even 100 years old and whose strength was almost as strong as a Great Overarching Golden Celestial.
At that time, he realized the severity of the matter. He knew that if the powerhouse was not killed, the 30 young powerhouses from Fair Mountain County would no longer be able to claim first place in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties.
This meant that the three mediocre Celestial Pills, the Great Overarching Pills, would no longer have anything to do with them.
This was not something he wanted to see.
It was not something that the people from the other 14 counties wanted to see.
For this reason, the 15 County Governors of the Nine Specters County, including him, had decided to spend some supreme Celestial Stones to hire a powerhouse who was stronger than Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County, to kill Duan Ling Tian.
However, the powerhouse had gone to Nine Specters County.
Alas, the target had disappeared!
"Actually, if we had a young powerhouse like Duan Lingtian in Fair Mountain County, we would've used the same method to protect him …"
A middle-aged man standing behind Wang Qi Ling said with a wry smile on his face, "Actually, when Lord County Governor said you and the other 14 County Governors were going to invite a powerhouse to kill Duan Ling Tian, I knew this would happen."
"Hmph!"
Another person behind Wang Qi Ling snorted and said, "Do you think Lord County Governor doesn't know about this?"
"If there was even the slightest possibility, Lord County Governor would've joined forces with the other 14 County Governors to hire a powerhouse to kill Duan Lingtian. After all, Duan Lingtian's existence has seriously affected the balance of the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties held by King Qin's Mansion.
However, since Duan Lingtian is still alive, as long as he participates in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties, he'll definitely be able to claim first place. "
The middle-aged man could not help but sigh when he reached the end of his sentence.
"Indeed."
The others agreed as well.
Although Wang Qi Ling, the County Governor of Fair Mountain County, had the same opinion, he was still slightly bewildered.
However, he knew that it was useless for him to be bewildered. After all, what was done could not be undone. There was nothing he could do about it.
Very soon, the King City of King Qin's Mansion was filled with young powerhouses from the 16 counties under King Qin's Mansion. The Martial Competition of the 16 Counties would be held in three days.
Due to the arrival of the 16 powerhouses from the 16 counties under King Qin's Mansion, the King City that had been bustling with noise and excitement for more than half a month suddenly became quiet. It was like the calm before the storm.
In an inconspicuous inn in King City.
"The County Governor of Nine Specters County only brought 29 people?"
In a spacious room, an old woman dressed in a plain long robe asked in a deep voice as she looked coldly at the middle-aged man in front of her.
If Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County, was here, he would be able to recognize the middle-aged man as Wang Qi Ling, the County Governor of Fair Mountain County whom he had met at the entrance of King City.
As the County Governor and Lord of Fair Mountain Prefecture, Wang Qi Ling was extremely humble and respectful in front of the old lady.
His humble attitude was comparable to how he treated King Qin, the Master of King Qin's Mansion.
"I saw it with my own eyes."
Wang Qi Ling said, "I think Tian Ji Yu left the last spot for Duan Lingtian who has been missing for almost a year. Senior, perhaps you'll be able to capture Duan Lingtian in King Qin's Mansion this time.
However, if Duan Lingtian appears after the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for you to capture him. At that time, the powerhouses from King Qin's Mansion will definitely step in to protect Duan Lingtian. "
As Wang Qi Ling spoke, he voiced out his concerns.
"Hmph!"
The old woman snorted coldly. Her voice was so cold that it made Wang Qi Ling, the dignified Fair Mountain County's County Governor, feel as though he had fallen into an ice cellar. It was as though he was in a world of ice and snow.
Even if King Qin from King Qin's Mansion steps in, he won't be able to protect Duan Lingtian unless he has a death wish! "
Unless he has a death wish!
When the old woman reached the end of her sentence, her tone was not only cold, but also domineering.
It was as though if King Qin dared to step in to protect Duan Lingtian, she would ask for King Qin's name.
Gasp!
Wang Qi Ling could not help but gasp when he heard the old woman's words. He looked at the old woman respectfully.
In the past, although he knew the old woman was powerful, he did not expect her to be more powerful than King Qin from King Qin's Mansion.
However, based on her words, it seemed like she was more powerful than King Qin from King Qin's Mansion.
How could he not be shocked?
"As far as I know, the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties is held in King Qin's Mansion. The venue is not open to the public … Think of a way to bring me in. I don't want to alert Duan Ling Tian before the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties ends. I don't want Duan Ling Tian to appear. "
The old woman said nonchalantly.
"Yes."
Wang Qi Ling replied respectfully. Then, he asked, "Senior, do you have any other instructions? If you don't, I'll take my leave. "
"Go."
From the beginning until the end, the old woman did not even bat an eyelid. It was as though she could not be bothered to look at Wang Qi Ling.
Three days later.
The Martial Competition of the 16 Counties held in King Qin's Mansion arrived as scheduled.
On the surface, everything seemed normal and calm.
However, as the days passed, the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties became more and more intense. It was nearing its end. Tian Ji Yu, the County Governor of Nine Specters County, became anxious. "Why hasn't Duan Lingtian appeared yet? If he doesn't appear soon, the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties will be over! "
At this moment, Tian Ji Yu felt as though he had been stood up by Duan Lingtian.
"Duan Lingtian … Is he alright?"
On the other hand, Qin Yu, who had just been eliminated, could not help but feel worried when he saw that Duan Lingtian had not appeared. He was worried that something had happened to Duan Lingtian and that was why he did not participate in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties.
"Hmph!"
Pang Bing, the First Inner Mansion Elder of the County Governor's Mansion of Nine Specters County, snorted and said, "I don't think Duan Lingtian is coming … What an ingrate! Back then, the County Governor's Mansion spent so much effort to nurture him. How could he not show up at such a critical moment? "
"Elder Pang Bing, you can't speak carelessly … Perhaps Duan Ling Tian encountered something and couldn't leave so he couldn't make it in time?"
Zheng Qiu defended Duan Lingtian.
"Couldn't make it?"
Pang Bing sneered. "That's a good excuse. However, even if he encountered something important, could it be more important than participating in the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties? After all, we're talking about three Mediocre Celestial Pills, the Great Overarching Pills!
If he didn't show up today, not only would our Nine Specters County miss out on the three Great Overarching Pills, we wouldn't even be able to obtain a single Great Overarching Pill! "
Pang Bing's expression darkened when he reached the end of his sentence.
"That's enough. Why are you arguing?"
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