The capital city truly lives up to its reputation as one of the most prosperous cities in the Dragon Kingdom; its merchants indeed possess many fine goods.
Jiang Wuyuan had previously experienced a sudden surge in wealth and was no longer the penniless young man he once was. He now had the means to stroll through the highest-ranking trading houses in the capital.
Whether it was weapons, combat uniforms, medicines, or various array plates, props, and rare and precious materials, this trip broadened Jiang Wuyuan's horizons.
"Is there anything you like?" Ruan Kongyin asked with a smile.
In fact, Jiang Wuyuan really has everything he needs.
With two swordsmanship teachers, Sword Spirit and Nian Qingfeng, he had no shortage of skills to use.
In terms of cultivation, it also possesses countless blood crystals and essences, as well as the effects of the Blood Burning Tower, and has never lagged behind.
As for other things, since his cultivation level reached the Great Martial Master stage, his need for potions has become increasingly lower.
As his skill level increased, each practice session provided him with a continuous replenishment of energy.
Just like last time, even though Chu Yang, a peak Martial King, was exhausted, Jiang Wuyuan still had energy left.
As for array plates and the like, he can now make them himself.
Thinking about it that way, there really isn't anything I need.
Unless we encounter another treasure like a Space Stone or the Heart of Ice.
Jiang Wuyuan then shook his head.
Ruan Kongyin, on the other hand, looked thoughtfully at the talismans on a stall.
Jiang Wuyuan had heard of the art of talismans; it was an extremely powerful technique, comparable to the art of array formations.
"Look at this, a scaling talisman." Ruan Kongyin pointed to a talisman in the stall and showed it to Jiang Wuyuan. "It can make items grow or shrink at will."
As he spoke, he glanced at the black sword case that Jiang Wuyuan always carried on his back.
Jiang Wuyuan felt his gaze and looked puzzled.
"How about hanging it on your waist after it shrinks?" Ruan Kongyin explained, "It'll be about the size of a jade pendant."
Jiang Wuyuan didn't care, but he frowned slightly, wondering if the sword box could be controlled by the talisman.
After all, it is a treasure that has remained in the abyss and has not been corrupted, so I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Ruan Kongyin's good intentions.
Before Jiang Wuyuan could say anything, Ruan Kongyin had already bought the talisman and placed it on the sword box behind Jiang Wuyuan.
A faint golden light shone from the intricate patterns on the black sword case.
The next second, the talisman spontaneously combusted without fire and was burned to ashes in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Wuyuan raised an eyebrow: "Looks like this won't work."
Ruan Kongyin stroked her chin and glanced at the sword box, not caring about the wasted gold coins: "It's really amazing."
Just as Jiang Wuyuan was about to reply, he felt the sword box behind him suddenly become hot.
To Ruan Kongyin's astonishment, the sword box continued to shrink, slowly floating and landing on Jiang Wuyuan's side.
Thanks to the waist belt design on Jiang Wuyuan's combat uniform, the movement of the sword box was made more convenient.
A black ribbon extended from its front, thus tying itself to Jiang Wuyuan's waist belt.
"It... can understand what we're saying?" Ruan Kongyin asked curiously.
Jiang Wuyuan's gaze fell on the sword box, recalling what Feng Zhang had once told him.
A magical artifact?
Seeing that Jiang Wuyuan didn't seem to understand the phenomenon either, Ruan Kongyin stopped asking and said, "Let's see if there are any changes to the swords inside."
Jiang Wuyuan nodded, raised his hand, and the Devouring Star transformed into a stream of light that shot out from the sword box.
It's still the exact same size as before.
“No problem.” Jiang Wuyuan said, and Ruan Kongyin felt relieved.
If Jiang Wuyuan's weapons malfunction the day before the battle, he will be held truly responsible.
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On the third day after arriving in the capital, the preliminary rounds of the national competition officially began.
At eight o'clock in the morning, the students from Zhan Tian Academy gathered together.
Ruan Yanqing was not present at the time, so Liu Can was the one leading the team.
According to Ruan Kongyin's explanation, high-ranking personnel like Ruan Yanqing usually gather together at this time.
To put it bluntly, it's about gathering a crowd to watch the spectacle.
Jiang Wuyuan's expression remained unchanged, but he found it somewhat amusing.
"Vice Principal Ruan already mentioned some things everyone should pay attention to. Although everyone on the field is an opponent, I hope everyone will be mindful of their actions. Also..." Liu Can was a very sunny and cheerful boy. He had two dimples when he smiled, and his golden hair shone brightly in the sunlight, just like his name.
His appearance makes it impossible to tell that he was a very violent boxer on the battlefield.
Huangfu Ren had never gotten along with this guy, but in order to maintain the image of Zhan Tian Academy in the eyes of others, he could only stand aside with his arms crossed and a pout, listening to Liu Can's rambling, occasionally letting out a disdainful hiss: "Tsk."
Liu Can completely ignored his comment.
And so, after a very lively speech, the group from Zhantian Academy boarded the pre-arranged air shuttle bus again to head to the competition venue.
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"Welcome to the 49th National Games. I'm your host, Baozi."
"Thank you for your support. I'm your host, Xiao Tang."
A man and a woman sat in front of the screen, smiling broadly, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
"As you can see, quite a few university players have arrived at the contestants' seats!" Baozi's voice was clear and resonant, with a touch of fervor.
"Yes, now let's take a look at the contestants from the four universities~" Xiao Tang said with a smile, and the camera then turned to them.
"First up is the Huaxia Academy team! As we can see, their leader is Zhuge Wangran. As a top prodigy among the new generation, there's no doubt that Zhuge Wangran is at the peak of the Martial Emperor realm! He's also one of the favorites to win our national competition!"
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