Chapter 191 - Two Nobodies Become Madmen

Wu Yaozu whispered, "Bro, that woman in black is looking at me again!" Qin Ming also noticed and said, "I told you, it's just your imagination. Do you know how to handle such situations? Just ignore her." Yaozu glanced at him and mumbled, "Bro, I think you'll end up alone forever!" Then, he took a deep breath of fiery mist and said, "Hiss, I sensed it carefully. Why does it seem like she's looking at your back? I take back what I said earlier." Wu Yaozu perked up and said, "Bro, do you know her but are pretending not to? Is there some history between you two?" Little Wu's perception was indeed unusually sharp. It was difficult for anyone to notice that experts like Master Wu and Tang Jin were observing secretly. "Let's go!" Qin Ming quickly moved forward, afraid that he'd spout nonsense. This kid just came out of a desperate situation and gets especially focused when something catches his interest. Wu Yaozu nodded and followed, saying, "Could this be the colorful world of the mortal realm my grandma spoke of? Meetings and partings, a glance back in an instant; even in a vast sea of people, you can find the unchanged gaze of the past. Such encounters surpass the day and night." Qin Ming really wanted to cover his mouth and quickly dragged him into the crowd. He feared Tang Jin and Master Wu's senses were too keen and could pick up their conversation from the surrounding noise. "Two young ones with extraordinary perception, and they can sense this?" the purple-eyed crow said, then seemed to hear something, laughing with a caw. Nearby, Tang Jin, her graceful figure wrapped in a voluminous black robe, had a slightly darkened expression and said in a low voice, "What are you laughing at, it's awful!" "Caw caw, truly an unexpected encounter." "Shut up!" ... Under the night sky, the Shanhe Academy was bustling as if during a festival, with figures everywhere. Qin Ming saw the "Yellow Bull Crow," who was just sixteen, smiling and asked, "Senior sister, how's the ticket price now?" "Flying Dragon Soaring! "Sister Crow stood atop the treetop at the crossroads, quite haughty, but indeed her business was booming. She said, 'You two can regret all you want, the ticket prices have doubled.' 'Really?' Wu Yaozu widened his eyes, thinking he should have stocked up some tickets back then. If they sold today, he and Brother Ming's tuition fees could be settled. Sister Crow tossed them a dismissive glance, saying, 'Now tickets are hard to come by. Even I can only provide a few to some VIP clients through special channels.' She was busy, surrounded by people buying tickets. 'You should think about it, this is the ultimate showdown between the closing disciple of a would-be Grandmaster and a genius who swept through eighty-one cities, causing a sensation in Kunlun City, known far and wide.' Wu Yaozu rubbed his hands together, eyes eager, saying, 'Sister Crow, I think you could also sell tickets for the sparring matches between my brother and me.' Sister Crow rolled her eyes, saying, 'Hah, you two nobodies, even if you offered golden coins, I doubt anyone would come to watch.' Nearby, some ticket buyers nodded in agreement. 'Yeah, brother, not to be harsh, but even if you promoted it for half a month, no one would be interested.' Wu Yaozu half-jokingly boasted, 'Brother, not to brag, but I could pound those two famous talents everyone knows about tonight into the ground.' 'Brother, you're bold, really daring to dream, alright, I'll wait for the day when I can see your face in the night news.' 'This young man really dares to speak, more so than my grandfather in a wheelchair after he's had too much to drink!' A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd. Sister Crow said, 'Why don't you two bite the bullet and buy two tickets, to see how the young Grandmaster, ambitious and ready to test his sword against the world, really performs. Not to mention their skills and talents, just learning from their presence and aura could be an enhancement for you.' Wu Yaozu said, 'Am I crazy? Buy tickets to watch two people who might not even be better than me fight? Impossible! Sister Crow, if you gifted us two tickets, I might consider it.' Sister Crow replied, 'Then I'd have to be crazy!' Not far away, there was a commotion as several women passed by, sparking discussions among many people. The leading woman seemed to have quite the reputation, her graceful back exceptionally captivating. Sister Crow whispered, 'See that? That's Liu Hanya, the most beautiful senior sister in our Shanhe Academy, incredibly talented, having garnered the attention of the elders from the Immortal Lands, with a future boundless in potential. Even she is going to watch this duel. When you two can attract attention from such celestial-like figures, then I can sell tickets for your matches.' 'Those are the long-absent Liu Mingzhe and Tang Jun, even they have emerged to watch the battle!' 'Oh, that's Luo Lianqing, the celestial flower of the neighboring Feixian Academy. The men and women around her are of significant background, all with profound cultivation.'" Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu stood at the crossroads, listening intently to the discussions around them, learning about many renowned figures. Kunlun could be considered a city of academies, with many famous disciples from various dojos and academies present, all of whom were influential figures, sparking heated discussions. Today, Shanhe Academy could be described as bustling with excitement. The fiery springs meandered, illuminating every corner of the academy, even the dormitory area of Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu. That once dim forest was now brightly lit. The two of them took a large tour around the academy, and with their curiosity satisfied and no tickets in hand, they returned to their residence, only to find too many outsiders wandering around, making it impossible to have peace. "I think we don't need to be too low-key; it's time to find another place to live." Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu both felt that their current living environment was somewhat lacking; anyone could come here, it was too noisy, and there were mosquitoes, which, although they couldn't get close, made for a poor experience. In comparison, the area with the flowing fiery springs and picturesque scenery was much better, and outsiders were not allowed in, making it very quiet. That area was mainly inhabited by disciples of the Immortal Path and secret teachings, but others could also break in and take their place. "Let's go!" The two were action-oriented; they picked up their bags and left the place, not believing they would fail, and there was no need to return. Ahead, fiery spring waterfalls hung on beautiful peaks, colorful dragon carps swam in the lakes of the open fields, immortal mist drifted through bamboo forests, old medicinal herbs scented the air in the cliff areas, and purple aura pervaded everywhere. "The scenery is exquisite, pleasing to the eye!" The two were very satisfied and decided to settle here. As night fell, the place became even more serene, with only the pleasant sound of crows calling from the fiery red vines and a few celestial cranes leisurely strolling in the distant wetlands. "You two, stop," someone blocked their way, quickly identifying that they were not students living there. "We are here to choose a residence," Wu Yaozu said. The person who stopped them was speechless; these two were indeed confident, having even brought their luggage, but they didn't make things difficult and allowed them to register. Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu marveled at how wonderful this place was, with houses by the lakeside and residences built on spiritual mountains, mostly occupied by well-known students of Shanhe Academy. The two of them chose suitable accommodations, not wanting to be too high-profile, deciding to replace this year's freshmen and move into their residences, avoiding competition with the seniors. As a result, they arrived at a very inopportune time. Because today was a special day. Nearly all the students had gone to watch the battles, even if they didn't have tickets, they wanted to experience the atmosphere outside the venue, talk to people, and learn about the results as soon as possible. "Isn't there still more than half an hour left? Why so eager?" Wu Yaozu complained. "Over there, those two buildings by the lake still have people," Qin Ming looked ahead. The person registering them and accompanying them was a senior student, who had a strange expression on his face but quickly concealed it. "Yes, the people living there are indeed new students this year, but they are extremely strong." "It's fine, as long as the conditions meet our requirements, nothing else matters," Wu Yaozu said. Moments later, a group of people rushed out of those two buildings, amounting to more than a dozen, each with an unfriendly look, glaring at the two who had rudely intruded. The senior student who accompanied Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu seemed somewhat regretful, clasped his hands in apology, and said, "The two of them insisted on coming over." A beautiful woman in yellow scolded lightly, "Are you two here for a joke? Are you ignorant or just foolish, do you know what place this is? How dare you come here to challenge!" Wu Yaozu didn't like what he heard and said, "Junior sister, your words are really unpleasant, little Wu is not happy. I just want to ask, are the people living here this year's new students? I'm only giving face to the senior sister and senior brother right now; if they are of the same batch, who am I afraid of?!" The group was initially very angry, but now they all laughed, though the look in their eyes was not friendly, and they all spoke with ridicule and mockery. "You two must be crazy to become famous, truly courting death." "Brother, you just came out of the mountains, right? Do you know the status of this year's new students at Shanhe Academy? Yet you dare to boast here!" Wu Yaozu's face darkened as he said, "You all talk too much, I really don't believe in bad luck. If the owners of these two houses are here, then come and accept the challenge according to the rules, hurry up, my brother and I are pressed for time and are waiting to move in! Immediately, the laughter from the opposite side ceased, and their expressions turned cold again. The woman in yellow clenched her fists because it even included the building next to her. The senior student who led the way wiped his sweat, feeling that he had been reckless today and should have sent the two naive ones away, but it was too late for regrets. A young man, dressed in snow-white robes, stepped out. He exuded an aura of grandeur, with a faint smile on his face, and said, "It's still early, the Alliance's Finger Meeting is about to start: it's just the right time to warm up, and someone is ready for training." His black hair was like a waterfall, quite handsome, and his eyes sparkled like stars, calm and confident, as if everything was within his control. With his hands behind his back, he looked at Qin Ming and Wu Yaozu. He smiled slightly and said, "The two of you can come at me together. If you can defeat me, these two buildings will be yours to reside in." Wu Yaozu was dissatisfied, "Brother, don't be overly arrogant. Speaking like this seems a bit wild. Who in this world dares to challenge the two of us together? Alas, let's keep a low profile. I'm narrowing it down to our freshman cohort." The faces of the crowd were almost petrified! "Where did this arrogant fool come from?!" "Just two nobodies, and they dare to come here causing trouble. I'm tempted to go and smack them both away!" Everyone here was displeased. Wu Yaozu was speechless, who is really being arrogant here? Wasn't it the people opposite who underestimated him and Brother Ming first? The remarkably composed young man in white spoke, "Alright, one of you can come at me, or both of you can attack me at the same time, it's your choice." "To deal with you, there's no need for my brother to take action; I alone am enough!" Wu Yaozu rubbed his hands, then looked at the woman in yellow, and said, "Oh, right, Junior Sister, this also involves your living quarters: if you can't handle it alone, you can team up with him to deal with me." "Arrogant fool!" The crowd was furious. Wu Yaozu felt wronged and dissatisfied; wasn't he just mimicking the way the other party spoke? Why was he being treated with such an attitude, nothing left to say, he would subdue the opponent!