In the office of the Martial Arts Club, not only were the old members like Lou Cheng and Lin Que, but also the new members like He Zi, Mu Jinnian and Wang Dali, who had just undergone special training for two weeks. Shu Rui was directing the camera to record their daily life.
The weather in late October had turned cold. She didn't wear her business attire when she came here every few days. Instead, she wore a thin and lazy sweater and a knee-length skirt. She looked like a student, and Li Mao, Wang Dali, and the others stole glances at her from time to time.
"Relax. Don't mind the camera. Just treat us as if we don't exist. Just talk as you usually do." Shu Rui looked around with her bright eyes, looking for something to talk about.
No one took her words seriously. Who would want to let their bad side be recorded and broadcasted for thousands of people to enjoy?
He Zi and the other new members who had never been interviewed quietly moved their seats and found human bodies to block the camera. Only Geezer Shi didn't care. He happily drank his wine and chewed his weird-flavored peanuts. As for Lin Que, he stood there with his hands in his pockets. His face was as cold as usual, and his lips were tightly pursed.
On the computer screen, the guests were still giving their speeches, which made people feel sleepy.
Lou Cheng leaned back in his chair and took out his phone. He quickly typed on the keyboard and sent a message to Yan Zheke, who was beside him. "It's so uncomfortable with cameras around."
Yan Zheke had tidied herself up before going out because she knew in advance that Shu Rui would be there. She put something on her face, wore a cotton skirt, and covered her legs with silk stockings. Under the light, her face was like a painting, bright and youthful. Lou Cheng couldn't help but praise her as a fairy.
After seeing her boyfriend's action, she took out her phone and read the message. She replied with an emoji of covering its mouth and laughing. "Don't you think it's weird? You have to chat face to face with your phone. "
"Can't help it. Who asked the reporters to watch us covetously?" Lou Cheng replied with a pained expression.
"Can't you just hold it in and not chat with me for a while?" Yan Zheke said proudly, but she felt sweet in her heart.
Lou Cheng replied without hesitation, "No!"
Yan Zheke's eyebrows curved as she sent an emoji of touching the head. "Alright, I'll dote on you ~!"
"Hehe, every time you call yourself sister, you are so cute." Lou Cheng said with a smirk.
"Really? Is this the only time you're cute? "Yan Zheke asked. [Sitting obediently and waiting for compliments]
"Not really. You're even cuter when you call me Big Pervert!" replied Lou Cheng.
Pfft … Yan Zheke bit her pink lips and trembled slightly when she saw the message. She tried very hard to hold back her laughter and the urge to stare at her boyfriend, pinch him, and kick him. She gnashed her teeth and typed on the keyboard energetically.
"I'm going to call the police!"
Lou Cheng unconsciously curled his lips and almost laughed out loud. It took him a lot of effort to control his facial expression and continue to flirt with Ke. In the eyes of Shu Rui and the others, they were just playing with their phones out of boredom.
Towards the end of the conversation, Lou Cheng thought of something and sent a [Question Mark expression].
"Ke, isn't it said that after reaching the Inhuman Level, one's root pulp will gradually change and the offspring may be born with supernatural abilities? Why didn't your cousin awaken anything? "
During this time, he had been thinking about how to help his brother-in-law improve his physical fitness. As he thought about it, this question came to him.
Ke's grandfather was the Shushan Study Elder Ji Jianzhang, who had reached the First Pin Physical Invulnerability several decades ago. Her grandmother, Dou Ning, was also a Physical Invulnerability Expert and an Elder of Shushan Study. The offspring of the two should have a higher chance of awakening supernatural abilities.
"Also, the change in the root pulp of the Inhuman Stage is very small and unstable. The probability of the offspring inheriting the supernatural ability is very low. Only after they reach the Physical Invulnerability stage will the probability become realistic. My uncle and aunt were born when my grandfather was in the low Dan stage and the Inhuman Stage. They didn't inherit the supernatural ability. Erm, or rather, it didn't show up. Only my mother, the youngest daughter, was born after they reached the Physical Invulnerability stage and then awakened the supernatural ability."
"Ah, Empress Dowager has supernatural abilities?" Lou Cheng was shocked.
Yan Zheke sent a "cheers" emoji. "Congratulations, you got it right!"
"However, Empress Dowager is careless in her martial arts and supernatural ability training. She doesn't put enough effort into it. Her overall combat strength is only weaker than Eighth Pin …" She added, "My aunt was born when my grandparents were still at the inhuman level. Perhaps she inherited some altered root pulp. My brother might have awakened some supernatural ability at any time … Sigh, logically speaking, the probability of me awakening a supernatural ability should not be small. But I'm congenitally deficient and haven't shown anything …"
Lou Cheng sent a "hug" emoji and said, "Don't be sad. Technology is developing, so is martial arts. Maybe one day your natural deficiency will be cured!"
"You're stealing my words!" Yan Zheke scolded.
"I'm repeating your teachings, Coach Yan!" Lou Cheng took the opportunity to compliment her.
Yan Zheke put her hands on her hips and shook her head proudly. Then she sent a "cover mouth" emoji and said, "Actually, I'm not sad about this anymore. I'm used to it. I'm a little glad."
"Glad for what?" Lou Cheng asked blankly.
"Hehe, I'll tell you next time." Yan Zheke lowered her eyes and replied softly.
If it weren't for my natural deficiency, my life would have been different. I wouldn't have stayed in Xiushan to study in high school, and I wouldn't have come to study in Songcheng. If that were the case, we wouldn't have known each other, hugged, or kissed. We'd be like passers-by.
It's the luckiest thing in my life to be able to meet you in the prime of my life.
I'll tell you when we're old and still holding hands.
At this time, the guests finished their speeches and the song and dance performance. The Mighty One with physical invulnerability for the drawing ceremony walked up the stage.
She was the "Witch" Qian Hui. She was 27 years old and had reached physical invulnerability in the first half of the year. She was the main force of the second-level Haiyuan Club. They were very likely to enter the top ranks.
The reason why the organizing committee invited this new Mighty One as a guest was that she had a close relationship with the University Martial Arts Competition.
Before a large number of geniuses such as Peng Leyun and Ren Li entered the martial arts circle, Qian Hui was the representative figure of this circle. She was also one of the few cases of people who could walk step by step to the peak of martial arts after studying in the university. She had a considerable symbolic significance and inspired generations of junior brothers and sisters.
Qian Hui had a buzz cut and looked like a feminine boy. But her eyes were as deep as the sea and had a strange charm. The host didn't dare to look at her in the eyes. He turned his head stiffly to the side and announced the next procedure.
According to the popular saying in Jianghu, the "Witch" had her own hypnotism.
While Qian Hui was giving a short speech, the broadcast switched to the stands and swept past the top two teams of the last competition, Shanbei University Martial Arts Club and Sanjiang College Martial Arts Club.
Peng Leyun was leaning against the back of the chair. His body was relaxed and his eyes were empty. People who knew him would know that this was his habit and style. People who didn't know him would think that he was arrogant and didn't care about his opponents or the draw.
Xu Wannian's eye bags were as heavy as usual. He straightened his back subconsciously and paid attention to the draw that was about to begin. Beside him, Fang Zhirong had many freckles on his face. He was a delicate and pretty boy, but his expression was obviously arrogant.
In the seats of Sanjiang College, Qu Hui was wearing a tuxedo. He looked calm, but his hands had changed their posture. They were clasped in front of his stomach and his fingers were clasped tightly.
Qian Hui didn't talk for long before she got to the point. On behalf of the organizing committee, she announced the adjustment of the competition format of this University Martial Arts Competition.
The first part of the competition remained the same. There were still four groups and four seeds. The rest of the teams would draw lots for two or three rounds of single elimination and enter the corresponding groups. The team that drew the left position would have the home advantage. The group competition was still a single cycle, and the top two would emerge.
After that, there would be cross matches. The first and second would fight, and the top eight would be eliminated to determine the top four.
At this stage, the elimination system was supposed to continue, and the winners would go to the capital. However, in order to ensure that the strong teams wouldn't be disqualified because of early clashes, the organizing committee made some adjustments. The four teams would fight a single cycle, and the top two would enter the national finals.
In this way, there would be one more round of competition. The division competition of this Martial Arts Competition would be held a week earlier, the week after the Professional Ranking Event.
"Good news!" Cai Zongming didn't hide his smile.
This meant that even if they met Shanbei in advance, Songcheng University Martial Arts Club would still have a great chance to appear!
"It seems that we have to fight Shanbei at least once." Li Mao sighed.
The top four would be in a single cycle!
Lou Cheng and Yan Zheke looked at each other and smiled. Then he turned to his brother-in-law and made a fist gesture.
Peng Leyun arrived as scheduled!
Lin Que took his hand out of his trouser pocket and made a fist as a response. Flames were burning deep in his eyes!
Geezer Shi snorted and poured the last sip of wine into his throat.
"Group A, Shanbei University … Group B, Haiyuan College … Group C, Shannan University … Group D, Sanjiang College …" Qian Hui drew the seeded teams first.
The top four teams were the same as last year, which showed their dominance.
The drawing continued. Teams were drawn one by one, each with sadness and joy.
"Group C, fifth round of elimination. Home team, Songcheng University Martial Arts Club!" The guest announced with bright eyes.
Lou Cheng and Lin Que were already famous!
"Group match against Shannan …" Yan Zheke whispered to herself, her dimples showing.
Shannan and Haiyuan were slightly weaker than Sanjiang, and Sanjiang was much stronger than Shanbei.
Li Mao and the others didn't hide their joy. They gave each other a fist bump, forgetting that there were cameras recording everything.
Lou Cheng coughed twice, cleared his throat, and reminded him,
"Shannan is not weak either. They should have three Professional Ninth Pin fighters this year. And their leading player, Mu Yu, is a supernatural power user, known as the Bane. He's not easy to deal with."
"Understood!" Several members of the Martial Arts Club answered in high spirits.
With you and Lin Que, we don't need to worry about the Bane.
…
At Shannan University, the members of the Martial Arts Club gathered to watch the drawing of lots.
When Songcheng University entered Group C, they held their breaths, quieted down, and felt depressed.
"It's okay. Even if we lose, we can still advance as the second in the group." After a long time, Mu Yu comforted his teammates.
He was born with an old face. Although he was a young man in his early twenties, he looked like he was in his forties or fifties. He was often ridiculed as "Old Man Mu". His supernatural ability was "Misfortune". Any opponent who competed with him would inexplicably have bad luck, and when he won the competition, there would be a backlash around him. Among the people he knew, there would be a random person who would be unlucky for three days, but the degree was relatively mild.
Because of this, the Martial Arts Club of Shannan University had no coach or instructor …
"Maybe we can win? Captain, I used to believe in science, but now I believe in you! "Another leading member of the Martial Arts Club, Lin Xiaozhi, tried to cheer everyone up.
With a high ponytail, she looked fresh and clean. Around her neck was a necklace with a Taoist amulet. On her left wrist was a consecrated Buddhist bead, and in her right hand was a small cross. Her clothes were embroidered with Arabic characters. She was wearing all kinds of anti-misfortune items from various religions.
"Let's fight. We'll know after we fight!" Mu Yu clenched his teeth and clenched his fists.
…
"The fifth round of the knockout match, the away team …" The guest drew Songcheng University's first opponent. "Guannan School."
"Guannan School!" In the office of the Martial Arts Club of Songcheng University, Li Mao, Sun Jian, Cai Zongming and the others were stunned at first, then overjoyed.
Last year, the Martial Arts Club couldn't advance in the group because they lost to them. Everyone had been holding a grudge.
Now, they finally had a chance to take revenge. Every dog has its day!
Lin Que closed his eyes and put his right hand back into his trouser pocket, clenching it into a fist.
Lou Cheng's spirits were lifted. He looked at Yan Zheke happily and smiled at the camera that had turned around.
This is a good opponent!
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