Upon opening the invitation, it read:
The Liu family cordially invites "Miss Chu Tianzun of the Iron Eagle Gang" to come to Zuixianju in Yinjing City to participate in the Jingcheng County Sword Testing Conference.
That evening, a grand banquet was held, followed by a swordplay performance...
The following day, the first round of competition began...
...
The so-called "Jingcheng County" refers to the area surrounding Yinjing City. He Yunxiao, who had lived in Yinjing for years, had never heard of such an event.
Upon closer reflection, he realized that events like the Sword Testing Tournament were for elite members of the martial arts world; it would be impossible for someone like himself, a second-generation court official and part-time playboy, to even know about them. They were completely unrelated circles.
Putting aside the "Capital City Prefecture" and the "Sword Testing Tournament," what kind of name is "Chu Tianzun"? Why not "Chu Xiaoxiao" but "Chu Tianzun"?
Is Chu Tianzun referring to Chu Chu?
After casually dismissing a few beggars, and waiting until the alley was empty, He Yunxiao dared to ask, "Chu Chu, is this 'Chu Tianzun' you?"
Chu Chu sensed something was off about He Yunxiao's tone and angrily asked, "Doesn't it sound nice?"
He Yunxiao quickly changed his tune, rubbing her little hands and coaxing her, "It sounds nice, it sounds nice. Chu Chu is as beautiful as a fairy. With such beauty, any name would sound nice."
Chu Chu said expressionlessly, "Perfunctory."
He Yunxiao chuckled and changed the subject, asking, "Chuchu, what's this sword-testing tournament? Will Chu Fan go?"
"Chu Fan said he won't be going home tonight."
He Yunxiao asked in surprise, "Why is Xiaoxiao cooking so diligently even though Chu Fan isn't home?"
“Practice,” Chu Chu said simply.
He Yunxiao nodded; Xiaoxiao definitely needed to practice more. Looking at the invitation in his hand, he asked Chuchu, "What kind of people usually attend this sword-testing tournament?"
"I don't know," Chu Chu said indifferently. "Anyway, he's a loser who was defeated in one move."
He Yunxiao nodded again, and was about to speak again when he heard Chu Chu say, "He Yunxiao, you've been talking a lot of nonsense today. You're disturbing me."
He Yunxiao: ...
"Is there?"
Chu Chu didn't want to talk, so she ignored him.
He Yunxiao pulled Chu Chu along for a while, thinking, if all those who come to the Sword Testing Tournament are well-known figures in the martial arts world, then could he take the opportunity to promote the gold and silver vouchers?
The more He Yunxiao thought about it, the more feasible the plan seemed.
Although promotional materials for the gold and silver vouchers had been put up at Chunfeng Tower, it was clear that the participants in the Sword Testing Tournament and the regulars of Chunfeng Tower were not the same group of people.
Besides, Zuixianju is a restaurant, and we haven't eaten yet, so we can just take Chuchu out for a nice meal.
He Yunxiao smiled and said, "Chuchu, how about I take you to Zuixianju for dinner?"
Then he asked, "How is it?"
Then he asked, "Chuchu?"
Chu Chu didn't want to speak, but He Yunxiao was so annoying that she reluctantly replied, "Whatever."
He Yunxiao didn't care what Chu Chu meant by "whatever," and directly pulled her onto the Marquis's carriage, ordering Ma De to hurry up and say, "Go to Zuixianju."
Ma De reluctantly agreed and drove off.
To achieve the desired promotional effect, He Yunxiao even took a special trip to the Northbound Commercial Street, changed into clothes and shoes from the partner stores, and carried various small toys from the partner stores.
Then, under Chu Chu's impatient gaze, he got back into the car.
...
The Liu family is a well-known martial arts family in Jingcheng County. They have deep roots and numerous businesses in the county, possessing considerable power and influence. While they might not be considered to have connections to every corner of the land, it's no exaggeration to say they are not to be underestimated.
The Liu family has produced many masters, the most famous of whom in the last decade is Liu Feizhan, known in the martial arts world as "Liu Yun Tan Hua Shou" (Liu Yun's Flower-Seeking Hand). He is Liu Feiyun's older brother, and the two are worlds apart in skill.
Previously, Liu Feizhan was already at the peak of the ninth rank, and he was also a ninth-rank combatant listed on the Tingfeng Tower's Supreme Ranking. He was even stronger than Tie Pengjun, the leader of the Iron Eagle Gang, and belonged to the highly valuable practical combat school among martial artists.
Several years ago, Liu Feizhan left his hometown to gain experience in the martial world, and no one knows his current strength. If he gets the right opportunity, it's not impossible for him to even break through to the ninth rank and become a grandmaster.
With its martial prowess in the Flowing Flying Slash and its wealth in the Drunken Immortal Abode, the Flowing family's strength has grown daily. In order to expand its influence, it has even taken the initiative to host the costly Sword Trial Tournament.
Such grand events attract a large number of participants, but the expenses are even greater. Moreover, the martial arts world values loyalty and a carefree spirit, so none of the participants have the habit of paying admission fees. Therefore, the expenses of the Sword Testing Tournament are often pooled together by the various local gangs and sects.
However, as long as there is a budget, there will be overruns. At this point, the organizers will have to cover the financial deficit of the sword-testing tournament themselves.
Even if it means losing money, the Liu family is determined to hold this sword-testing tournament.
...
The large banners of the Liu family fluttered in the night wind.
At the entrance of the main hall in the inner courtyard of Zuixianju, a young man in white robes greeted guests with a smile, holding a folding fan.
Zuixianju was not a restaurant, but a mansion. The mansion contained several buildings, and its businesses included banquets, gambling, animal fights, and brothels…
The courtyard is filled with all sorts of entertainment, so much so that even immortals would get drunk here and never leave, hence the name "Drunken Immortal Abode".
The young man in white robes greeting guests at the inner courtyard gate was none other than Liu Feiyun, the young master of the Liu family.
"Young master, how have you been?" A burly-looking man carrying two packets of coarse tea flattered Liu Feiyun.
Liu Feiyun was not good at martial arts, but he had good talent in other areas. He glanced at the gifts the visitor brought, which were two packets of coarse tea, and knew that the person was short of money and not from a wealthy family.
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