Throughout the entire process, regardless of external opinions, Jasmine's family did not change their strategy.
You can say whatever you want, as long as the money is in my hands.
Just pretend you're barking like dogs.
"...Okay, it's decided."
After reviewing the most clicked articles, Jiang Wan made her own decision.
Putting away the terminal, Jiang Wan looked at Ning Feng and said:
"Then, I'll also..."
Before she could finish speaking, Ning Feng interrupted with a smile:
"Just you wait and see."
The two were so familiar with each other that before Jiang Wan could finish speaking, Ning Feng already understood her choice the moment she looked up and opened her mouth.
"Let me go alone."
Ning Feng raised his hand and placed it on the back of Jiang Wan's hand, pressing down slightly.
"I am not the same person I used to be. I don't think I need to emphasize that. You have already experienced it firsthand."
Ning Feng used to be someone Jiang Wan had to worry about every day, but now he can win in physical combat with her.
His expression was serious and his gaze was affectionate, but for some reason, Jiang Wan paused for a moment after listening, her cheeks slowly turned red, and she turned her head away to look away.
Ning Feng: ?
Miss, what are you thinking?
I'm talking right here, why are you scrambling to speak?
He's being naughty; he needs a good scolding... Hmm, I'll talk about it tonight.
Cough cough.
With a slight tightening of his grip, Ning Feng reversed the increasingly tense atmosphere between them and said earnestly:
"This is not a difficult match. There is indeed a life-or-death crisis, but it's not a big one."
"I can't be called powerful right now, but I'm not entirely helpless against others."
Would you rather suppress the weak?
Compared to legends, it certainly doesn't pose much of a threat.
However, for second- or third-tier awakened individuals, Ning Feng is definitely a troublesome and terrifying enemy.
Resistance, health, attributes, perception, strength... Ning Feng is terrifyingly well-rounded in all these aspects.
At least at the second-tier stage, Ning Feng was confident that he would not be weaker than anyone else.
I am invincible among my peers! (Second-tier only)
Most of the participants in the "Star Chaser" competition are grassroots awakeners with insufficient background.
They lack suitable weapons and sufficient resources, and need a platform to showcase themselves.
There are people from large organizations like Ning Feng, but most come here to have fun and get some rewards along the way.
"I am not strong enough now, but I will not be weak forever."
Someone may have nothing at this moment, but one day they will grow up and become the person they once hoped to be.
“I can’t rely on you forever. I… still have some self-respect.”
Jiang Wan is now stronger than Ning Feng, and Xi Lin is even a legendary expert. Given such a difference in strength, it would be unrealistic to say that Ning Feng feels no resentment at all.
But this was not a negative emotion; rather, it was a driving force that motivated him to move forward.
"So, just consider this my whim, let me go alone."
"Okay?"
After Ning Feng finished speaking, the room fell silent, and even Xilin stopped sobbing.
Staring blankly at Ning Feng, Jiang Wan recalled what Xilin had told her before:
“You can’t keep him in this small town forever; it’s too small.”
No matter how gentle he may seem, Ning Feng is still a beast, with a fierce desire hidden in his heart.
He wanted to become stronger, to truly conquer every inch of territory within his sight.
It can't be stopped.
Jiang Wan understood this perfectly well; she couldn't stop Ning Feng.
"...Then promise me one thing."
Jiang Wan sighed deeply, then grasped Ning Feng's hand tightly, staring into his eyes as she said:
"Come back alive."
Rankings don't matter, as long as you're alive, that's enough. I don't want to read your eulogy.
"Of course."
Ning Feng gripped Ning Feng's hand firmly, his smile resolute, without a trace of confusion.
It's impossible to die.
It's impossible for me to die in this lifetime.
...
...
Ning Feng and Jiang Wan left first, and Xilin returned to her bedroom from her lab, dining room, and cozy home.
Huddled at the head of the bed, clutching her pillow, Shirley broke down again when she was alone...
"I'm so stupid, really! How could I not have thought he would participate?"
"Such a good opportunity, I could have gone to the scene to protect him, but now I can only stay at home and watch."
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There was once an opportunity presented to me, but I didn't cherish it. If I had another chance, I hope it would be...
After grieving deeply for a long time, Xilin gradually came to her senses from her regret.
When problems arise, we shouldn't just feel sad; we should also think of ways to solve them.
"Should we ask them for a new invitation?"
If we ask Jasmine's family, we should be able to get it, but that would inevitably lead to owing them some unnecessary "favors".
"It's still not worth the effort; the cost is too high, it's not worth it..."
The Silver Council rushes to deliver resources to the Legends, isn't it all to build goodwill and do them a favor?
Surely no one really thinks that nobles are a group of kind-hearted people full of love who would selflessly help others?
Stop dreaming, they're very realistic.
"Instead of doing that, I might as well go to the black market and get an invitation myself."
Although Shirin didn't emphasize it much, she wasn't short of money, and it would be best if this matter could be resolved with money.
No need to spend a lot of favors or engage in face-to-face negotiations; money can solve everything. This sounds incredibly reassuring to people with social anxiety and autism.
She skillfully logged into a secret resource trading website. Before she could even search, her eyes were drawn to the huge banner on the homepage.
"This is……"
The entire page, every single ad space, is occupied by the same message.
Breaking news! Archmage Augustus will attend this year's Star Chaser competition!
Augustus?
In that instant, Shirin stared wide-eyed in disbelief, and in her shock, she realized something.
"It's over..."
"I really can't get tickets this time!"
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