The day after Xia Jinghong and the others arrived in Rongcheng, Yang Zhen brought three juniors from Longgang. Seeing that everyone else was in teams of five or five, but they only had three people, Pan Rui grumbled in dissatisfaction.

"No matter how powerful Xia Xiao is, he can't be so arrogant, right?"

Yang Zhen, who was standing by, heard this, but his expression did not change. However, he still taught him a lesson:

"If you are as capable as him, you can choose not to return to the team."

"Lord City Lord, this is not the same thing at all. This is a disciplinary issue."

Yang Zhen waved his hand and frowned.

"Come on, I'm embarrassed to tell you the truth, I just want to see Shu Shuang!"

Pan Rui was silent immediately. Was he so obvious? He thought no one knew he was interested in Shu Shuang. In fact, Yang Zhen had already seen it. Since entering Rongcheng, Pan Rui's eyes have been searching non-stop. But some people can't be seen without meeting them, because even if they are close, they are still a world apart.

The other two peers sneered, causing Pan Rui to slap them twice on the back of the head.

"What are you laughing at?"

Pan Rui was a little embarrassed, but Yang Zhen continued:

"You'll be able to see it before the competition starts tomorrow. Go back home early and rest today."

"yes!"

After Pan Rui and the other two left, Yang Zhen found Xia Xiao with the competition schedule they all had. Although his father and his family lived across the street, Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang were still practicing and did not waste this precious time. It was not difficult to qualify for the competition here now, but the Wanling Valley after that should not be underestimated.

Seeing Yang Zhen coming, Xia Xiao hurriedly said:

"My Lord City Lord, I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please come in!"

Xia Xiao admired Yang Zhen, so he naturally kept a low profile. The latter entered the small room and was quite amazed when he looked around.

"This place is really peaceful and suitable for cultivation."

“When your mind is calm, you will be calm naturally. When your mind is agitated, you will have trouble concentrating anywhere.”

When Shu Shuang poured tea, Yang Zhen couldn't help but show some surprise in his eyes. The members of the Zou Shou Church were so well behaved in serving tea and water in front of Xia Xiao. If ordinary people knew about this, they would probably find it hard to believe.

"Lord City Lord, are you here to ask me to rejoin the team?"

"Just get back to the team before entering the competition area tomorrow. There's no rush, but you'll need this."

As he spoke, Yang Zhen took out a schedule from his wide, fluttering sleeves.

"It was announced so early?"

Logically speaking, the schedule will only be announced on the day of the competition, after all, there have been incidents of poisoning and tripping.

"It is indeed earlier than usual, but the referee sent by the imperial capital has already arrived. Now something has happened, and the crime is delaying the local competition selection."

To put it bluntly, anyone who causes trouble now will only end up dead. Who dares to take this risk in front of the referee of the imperial capital? Moreover, the contestants from all over the country are protected by the strong men from all over the country, so it is not so easy to take action.

Curious, Xia Xiao opened the folded schedule, which contained all the contestants' schedules, including his. Looking at the densely packed names, Xia Xiao was looking for Shu Shuang's name, while the latter was looking for his.

"Your fifteenth match tomorrow."

"Found it, your 21st game."

Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang looked at each other, then smiled at each other.

"The local competition will last for a total of fifteen days. Be prepared to fight and recuperate in advance. I believe you will win."

Yang Zhen stood up and prepared to leave, and Xia Xiao saluted when he saw him.

"I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations."

Yang Zhen thought about it again and again, and finally put his hand on Xia Xiao's shoulder. He is now the mayor of Longgang, and Xia Xiao is the hope of Longgang. As long as there is a winner of the local competition, it can not only increase the number of places for next year, but also attract the attention of the dynasty and promote local development. Xia Xiao can get what he wants and go to the imperial capital, Zhenxun.

"Come on! You're one step closer to your goal!"

Xia Xiao already had a good impression of Yang Zhen, and when he heard the implication in his words, he nodded immediately.

"I'll tell you a secret. I've prepared your banners. I'll put them up for you as soon as we get back to Longgang. I guarantee they'll look impressive."

Seeing Xia Xiaoshushuang coming forward, Yang Zhenlian spread his hands.

"Continue practicing, no need to send me off!"

After that, he quickly went out and went downstairs. Looking at his back, Shu Shuang exclaimed in admiration.

"It would be nice if there were more honest officials like this."

If there were really more, Xia Xiao probably wouldn't go to Longgang, but he would see Shu Shuang anyway.

"Okay, let's practice."

Today was the last night before the local competition, but it wasn't as scary as Xia Xiao had originally thought. It was like the last night before the exam. I thought I would review for a long time and go over every knowledge point, but in fact I just quickly skimmed through it and fell asleep.

Xia Xiao was still very confident in himself and slept peacefully.

Next day

Before the sun rose, Shu Shuang and Xia Xiao were already active. Today they were still wearing the same silk clothes, smooth and beautiful. When they went out, they didn't look like they were going to a battle, but like they were going on a picnic.

The unsheathed Pu Dao was placed horizontally in the room. Xia Xiao, Shu Shuang and their family went to meet up with the Longgang City team. They had to go together to verify their identities as contestants!

This local competition was held in Yunxiao Tower. Although the building is not tall, it is spacious and its two floors can accommodate tens of thousands of people.

Nearly a hundred carriages were looking for parking spaces under the exquisite Yunxiao Building. The people in the carriages were chatting and laughing, all waiting to feast their eyes. This local competition was held every four years, and no one wanted to miss the battle of the new juniors.

Compared to taking a car, walking is more convenient. Yang Zhen and Xia Jia walked through the traffic and entered.

Rongcheng was a large city with more than ten towns under its jurisdiction. There were hundreds of contestants alone. As for the spectators, there were tens of thousands of people. Tens of thousands of people gathered together and scrambled to enter Yunxiao Tower.

Inside the building, there is a wide round platform, which is symmetrical with the round windows above, just like heaven and earth. The north is the upper seat, and the second floor is circular, where the audience sits and can see everything.

The audience and contestants had different seats. Xia Jinghong raised his chin to Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang and said:

"Go ahead!"

Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang nodded, and sat in the contestant's seat with the three people around them. Xia Xiao could see Lin Tian and the others from his position. Although he was far away, he had a serious expression, as if he was planning a big move.

"Everyone, be quiet!"

It was still the same curly-haired man, who seemed to be in charge of all matters in Rongcheng. At this moment, he was shouting, trying to get everyone to quiet down, but they were looking at the schedule and were having a blast.

“I heard that the first match will be Lin Tian!”

"Yes, but his opponent is not strong. He is just a man from a small town."

"Don't underestimate him. Look at Xia Xiao. You must have heard of that guy, right? He is from Longgang, and now he has become one of the strong contenders for the first championship in the local competition."

"Too!"

…

The crowd was extremely noisy, and Curly's voice was suppressed again and again. Xia Jinghong, who was sitting in the front row, saw this and pierced his ears with his fingers, becoming annoyed. However, the city lord had not yet arrived, so he did not force them to shut up.

Soon, a full quarter of an hour passed and Xiao Rong couldn't stand it anymore. The noise that lasted for half an hour made her head swell.

Seeing that his expression was not right, Xia Jinghong's eyes focused, and a wave of vital energy suddenly covered thousands of people.

"Shut up!"

The sound was like a lion's roar, shaking the air. Everyone felt a chill on their backs and dared not make a sound.

The people around Xia Jinghong were immediately afraid of him, and even the contestants were attracted to him. Why would such a strong man appear here?

The people around Lin Tian were also shocked, but he did not look sideways and said:

"That is Xia Xiao's father - Xia Jinghong, a powerful man in the Venerable Realm."

When the people around him indicated that they understood, Lin Tian heard Curly Hair say:

"Please welcome the Lord Mayor and the referee of the local competition."

When Lin Jing and others appeared in front of everyone, Lin Tian lowered his head in shame. The two people beside Lin Jing were the heads of the Yu and Li families, both of whom had one arm. People who knew about spirit hunting regarded one arm as a symbol of shame, but the prestigious people in his Lin family... were all like this.

Lin Tian gnashed his teeth, his face was terribly cold. In the past two months, he had been practicing very hard. Although he had not reached the Venerable Realm, he had the strength to reach the peak of Condensation Realm. Today, he would not fight Xia Xiao, but he would compete with him sooner or later.

Secretly, Lin Tian glanced at Xia Xiao, who had a hateful look on his face.

There were so many spectators, and although it was lively, Lin Jing's face was still livid, and he couldn't raise his head under the gazes of the crowd. He thought Wang Chao would do something to him within two months. But in reality, Wang Chao did not take any action. If it were in the past, he would have started to feel lucky, as the saying goes, "If you survive a disaster, you will have good fortune in the future. If you survive a disaster, you will have good fortune in the future." But the fear he faced every day was unimaginable to ordinary people.

Lin Jing walks on the edge of the abyss every day, and he may fall at any time, but he doesn't know when the torture will end? He even thought about extreme relief, but now there is still hope, that is Lin Tian. As long as the latter makes a name for himself in Wanling Valley, he will definitely be able to save him from the water and fire.

"Lord City Lord!"

"Lord City Lord?"

The calls from the two people beside him made Lin Jing's dull eyes gradually regain some color. He looked at Curly and signaled that they could start.

Although Lin Jing was the city lord, he had lost his reputation. He had nothing to say about this local competition!

"The quadrennial local competition is about to begin. Please take a seat."

This was the second time Juanmao hosted the local competition, but he always felt that the atmosphere was a little different. He didn't know if it was because of Xia Jinghong's aura or because of the past events.

"Next, please allow our referee to speak."

This was a short, middle-aged man with a proud chest and head. He spoke in a sonorous and powerful voice, introducing the rules of the local competition. This was a long and boring process, and Xia Xu didn't want to listen, so he moved closer to Xia Jinghong.

"Dad, you scared the audience. No one is talking now."

"Then just watch the game quietly."

"You are such a spoiled mother."

"You should naturally pamper your own wife, otherwise you will wait for others to care about you?"

Xia Xu raised a thumbs up, and completely understood how his father had caught up with his mother when he was young. What he said about being bold and careful was all nonsense, only love was real.

While Xia Jinghong and he were waiting for the competition to begin, the referee who introduced himself on the stage saw Xia Jinghong, hesitated for a long time, but finally bowed respectfully and saluted.

This behavior immediately attracted the attention of the audience, and Lin Jing and others turned cold. Turning back, the man named Sun Wei said:

"Prepare the chairs."

Lin Jing listened and immediately asked someone to do it. Soon, Sun Wei spoke again.

"General Jinghong, please take a seat!"