A moment later.

After tasting the dishes, Zhou Yaoqin, Zong Fengming, and Zhang Rushan left the stage with their silver coins.

Wu Sangui frowned, his expression displeased.

He originally intended to use the lottery opportunity to bribe the Kongtong Sect, Wudang Sect, and Emei Sect, but he failed.

Li Huan guessed that the slips of paper in the lottery box did not have the names of the various gangs or factions written on them.

After Wu Sangui unfolded the slip of paper, he actually told the winner's name exactly what he wanted, thus giving him the opportunity to bribe the martial arts master he desired.

That was a really insidious trick.

Wu Yingxiong announced: "The second round of the 'Martial Arts Culinary Competition' will begin selecting participants!"

Instantly, dozens of people emerged from below the stage, ready to compete for a spot in the tournament.

Among them are Zong Fengming, the leader of the Kongtong Sect; Zhang Rushan, the leader of the Wudang Sect; and Zhou Yaoqin, the leader of the Emei Sect!

In addition, Chen Jinnan, disguised as "Golden Flower Granny," was also among the competitors.

Upon seeing an elderly woman with gray hair, leaning on a cane, and hunched over, the crowd burst into laughter.

Wu Sangui, Wu Yingxiong, Wu Yingqi, and Feng Xifan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Wu Yingxiong called out, "Grandma, you're too old for that. Don't join in the fun. You might break your back!"

Chen Jinnan chuckled, his voice aged and hoarse.

"My old woman's health is still quite good, so the young prince doesn't need to worry, cough cough cough... cough cough cough..."

Chen Jinnan feigned a violent cough; his acting was quite good.

Apart from Li Huan, Long Er, the One-Armed Nun, A Ke, A Nan, and Zhao Jianfei, no one knew that this "Golden Flower Granny" was actually Chen Jinnan, the leader of the Heaven and Earth Society!

Princess Jianning laughed and said, "Old man, you're coughing like this, how can you still have a martial arts competition?"

Chen Jinnan said, "Princess, you may not know this, but my wife's cough was caused by a cold when she was young. It has become a chronic condition. Although it cannot be cured, it does not affect my wife's skills."

Princess Jianning said, "You look at least sixty years old. How can you compete with these young and strong men?"

Chen Jinnan said, "The level of martial arts cannot be judged by age. Princess, don't underestimate this old woman!"

Princess Jianning said, "Very well, if you qualify for the competition, I will reward you with one thousand taels of silver!"

"Thank you, Princess!" Chen Jinnan feigned happiness, "cough cough cough...cough cough cough..."

Wu Yingxiong announced, "The second round of the selection competition shall begin!"

Dozens of people are randomly teamed up to compete in one-on-one battles.

Chen Jinnan's opponent was a physically strong young man.

He looked at "Golden Flower Granny" with some hesitation, afraid that he might accidentally punch the old woman to death.

Chen Jinnan said, "Young man, make your move!"

The young man laughed and said, "I am as strong as an ox and my fists are powerful. I can't bear to hit you. You'd better just admit defeat to avoid breaking your arms or legs."

Chen Jinnan then feigned a few coughs and raised his cane: "Young man, don't be so arrogant. This old woman will defeat you within two moves!"

Li Huan laughed loudly: "Hahaha, old woman, if you can defeat your opponent within two moves, I'll reward you with a thousand taels of silver!"

Chen Jinnan said, "The princess rewarded me with a thousand taels, and Lord Li rewarded me with a thousand taels. Hehe, I haven't even cooked a single dish yet, and I've already earned two thousand taels of silver. Excellent, excellent!"

The young man said, "Judging from your tone, it seems you've already defeated me in two moves and taken the reward! I'm afraid you'll be disappointed! Today, I'll show you the fist techniques of the 'Divine Fist Sect'!"

After saying that, the young man threw a punch at Chen Jinnan with great force, accompanied by the sound of wind, which was extremely fierce!

"Watch out!" Princess Jianning exclaimed!

Facing the young man's attack, Chen Jinnan neither dodged nor evaded. He suddenly raised his cane with his left hand and struck the young man's wrist, neutralizing the force of his punch. He then used the index and middle fingers of his right hand to poke the young man's shoulder!

Snap!

The young man froze instantly, unable to move after Chen Jinnan struck his acupoints.

"Wow!"

The scene erupted in uproar.

Chen Jinnan then feigned a few coughs and said, "Princess, I've won!"

Princess Jianning was stunned and forgot to praise him.

Li Huan clapped his hands: "Good! Don't judge a book by its cover! The old lady is highly skilled in martial arts; she defeated her opponent in just two moves!"

Wu Sangui nodded, his eyes showing approval.

"Old man, which sect do you come from?"

Chen Jinnan said, "I come from the Mountain and Water Gang, and I have come here specifically to participate in the 'Martial Arts Culinary Competition' hosted by the Prince!"

"The Mountain and Water Gang?" Wu Sangui asked in surprise.

Li Huan chuckled to himself.

Heaven and Earth Society - Mountain and Water Gang!

Chen Jinnan deliberately mocked Wu Sangui.

Wu Sangui asked Feng Xifan, "Have you ever heard of the 'Mountain and Water Gang'?"

Feng Xifan shook his head: "I have never heard of a 'Mountain and Water Gang' in the martial arts world!"

Chen Jinnan said, "Our 'Mountain and Water Gang' is a small gang with no reputation in the martial arts world."

Wu Sangui said, "Are you the leader of the 'Mountains and Rivers Gang'?"

Chen Jinnan said, "I'm not the gang leader, I'm the first elder of the 'Mountain and Water Gang'!"

Wu Sangui laughed and said, "So, your status in the 'Mountains and Rivers Gang' is higher than that of the gang leader?"

Chen Jinnan said, "It is indeed higher in status than the gang leader. Our 'Mountain and Water Gang' is just a small gang, so status doesn't matter to us..."

Feng Xifan clasped his hands and asked, "May I ask your honorable name?"

Chen Jinnan said, "My wife's surname is Jin, and everyone calls me Elder Jin."

Feng Xifan said, "Elder Jin easily defeated the master of the 'Divine Fist Sect' in just two moves, which is enough to prove that your martial arts are unfathomable. It also shows that the 'Mountain and Water Gang' is full of hidden talents!"

Chen Jinnan grinned and said, "Lord Feng, you flatter me. My wife doesn't like fighting and killing; she prefers delicious food!"

Upon hearing that the "Mountain and Water Gang" was full of hidden talents, Wu Sangui immediately became interested and began to look at the "elderly Elder Jin" with new respect.

Princess Jianning said, "Your Highness, lend me a thousand taels of silver to reward Elder Jin."

Wu Sangui hurriedly said, "Princess, if you need silver, just give the order. There's no need to be so polite."

Although Princess Jianning became Wu Sangui's daughter-in-law, she was of noble status, and Wu Sangui still treated her with the utmost respect.

Li Huan said, "I would also like to borrow a thousand taels of silver from Your Highness."

Wu Sangui laughed and said, "Lord Li, if you need money, just take it!"

He beckoned for a guard to bring over the silver and hand it to Princess Jianning and Li Huan.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Jinnan received a reward of two thousand taels of silver, and his wrinkled face relaxed into a wide smile.

At this point, the selection competition ended.

As expected, Zong Fengming, the leader of the Kongtong Sect, Zhang Rushan, the leader of the Wudang Sect, and Zhou Yaoqin, the leader of the Emei Sect, all successfully defeated their opponents and qualified for the second round.

The six contestants, besides Chen Jinnan, Zong Fengming, Zhang Rushan and Zhou Yaoqin, also include Yuan Zhentian from the Hai Sha Sect and Mai Renkuang from the Giant Whale Gang!

Wu Sangui stood up and announced loudly, "I hereby declare the second round of the 'Martial Arts Culinary Competition' officially open!"