flstandardbreds Chapter 94 Preparation Phase
Chapter 94 Preparation Phase
"Team up?"
Tao Tao looked at the approaching young man with a puzzled expression. The man looked to be in his early twenties, dressed in a blue robe, and was rather thin. He didn't seem to have a high level of cultivation.
Tao Tao didn't need to team up at all, since she was sure she could pass the preliminary rounds, so she didn't even consider it, unless she was with Song Chaofeng. But strangely enough, she hadn't seen Song Chaofeng anywhere since she arrived at the arena.
Am I going to be late again?
“Yeah, it’s still dangerous to be alone. You never know if you’ll become a target. Look at those powerful ones, they’re all looking for help. Our cultivation levels are about the same, so we can support each other if we team up. Even if we don’t steal other people’s points, we should at least protect our own.”
The man spoke quickly, his heart set on winning Tao Tao over, since she seemed the most innocent. Everyone else had aloof expressions, so he dared not approach her.
Since it was a martial arts tournament, many people had made thorough preparations and naturally formed teams before entering the venue. Some teamed up with their fellow disciples, while others teamed up with acquaintances from other sects. After all, no one knows if they might be stabbed in the back suddenly, so it's better to know someone well.
Tao Tao nodded, seemingly understanding, "Oh, that's one way."
"Is that right? I am Zhou Feng from Qingyutan. May I ask how I should address you, Junior Sister?"
Just call me Le Tao Tao.
“Since we’ve decided to team up, why don’t we find a place to observe first, somewhere away from the crowd? This place is too conspicuous,” Zhou Feng said to Tao Tao while looking around.
Tao Tao glanced around, tilted his head, and asked, "Is it conspicuous? I think it's quite lively."
"We're not here just to watch the show. The higher the score, the greater the reward. Doesn't Junior Sister want anything?"
"I want it..." Tao Tao hadn't really considered this. If the reward for the top few was a delicious meal, it might be more appealing to her.
"Not at the moment."
"Junior sister is so cautious, she didn't even tell me. But it's okay, let's get through the preliminary rounds first. If we get eliminated here, it's all for nothing."
This person was very outgoing and talked incessantly. Tao Tao couldn't listen to him at all and didn't want to talk back, so she just let him do as he pleased.
"We'll slip away as soon as it starts. The arena is so big, as long as we don't attract attention, we'll just lie low."
"Oh, alright."
Tao Tao nodded perfunctorily, looking around for something. It was about to start, but Song Chaofeng was nowhere to be seen. Otherwise, he could have pulled Song Chaofeng over to team up with him.
Actually, Tao Tao didn't refuse to team up with Zhou Feng. He was too enthusiastic, so she didn't know what to say. Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to have another person by her side.
"The martial arts competition is about to begin."
The sect leader's voice rang out again, and the atmosphere on the scene changed. Those with lower cultivation levels couldn't help but become nervous, fearing that their points would be snatched away. Those with higher cultivation levels, of course, didn't care and were eager to try, wishing they could make a move as soon as possible.
As for Tao Tao and the others, several divine senses would occasionally sweep over, trying to probe their cultivation levels. Tao Tao remained calm and indifferent, letting them probe as they pleased. Zhou Feng, on the other hand, was so anxious that he kept stamping his feet and sending telepathic messages to Tao Tao.
"We're probably being watched. What should we do? Is there any way to get rid of them? I don't have any magical artifacts that can make me invisible."
"Senior Brother Zhou, don't rush, let's wait and see."
Tao Tao wasn't in a hurry. Among those who were trying to find them, few had high cultivation levels. As long as she didn't encounter someone like Ye Lan, she didn't need to worry about them.
But Zhou Feng didn't know that. He only thought Tao Tao was talking big, so he quickly pulled her back, saying, "How can we not be anxious? Once it starts, we'll be fish on the chopping block, at their mercy."
"No way, I'll eat the fish first if there's any." Tao Tao patted her chest happily, making Zhou Feng regret his decision and wonder if it was too hasty to ask her to team up.
"Sister Yue..."
Just then, a familiar voice came. Tao Tao turned around suspiciously and found that it was Qin Xiyu from Baiyaotang. Her cultivation level had not increased much and she was still at the peak of Qi Refining without breaking through. Here, she was probably at the mercy of others.
"Senior Sister Qin? You're here too!" Tao Tao was very excited to see an acquaintance. She waved to Qin Xiyu, but Zhou Feng glanced at Qin Xiyu, discerning her cultivation level, and immediately sent a telepathic message to Tao Tao, "This one can't team up with us. The competition rules state that a team can only have a maximum of four people. We already have two, and this junior sister's cultivation is too low. I'm afraid..."
However, Tao Tao completely ignored him and greeted Qin Xiyu cheerfully, affectionately taking her hand. Qin Xiyu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Tao Tao, but she was also a little embarrassed. She took the initiative to find Tao Tao because she looked around and there were no familiar people, so she could only ask Tao Tao to take her with her.
"Junior sister, you can form teams for the preliminary rounds. I see you only have two people. Do you need any more people?"
Before Tao Tao could speak, Zhou Feng immediately refused, "No need, Junior Sister, you should ask somewhere else."
This made Qin Xiyu a little embarrassed. If she could find another team, she naturally wouldn't have come to find Tao Tao. It's just a pity that her cultivation level is too low, and even her fellow disciples wouldn't take her along.
"Since that's the case, then I won't bother you any longer..." Tao Tao had already helped her last time, so how could she ask for help again? Qin Xiyu had no choice but to turn around and leave. As soon as she turned around, Tao Tao grabbed her arm. "Senior sister, don't listen to him. There are only two of us. You can join us without worry."
"But my cultivation level is low, I don't know if I will be a burden to you."
"You know that, yet you still say it." Zhou Feng was speechless. He just wanted to survive and pass the preliminary selection safely. If another burden came along, he might suffer as well. Naturally, he didn't give Qin Xiyu a kind look.
Qin Xiyu's face flushed red and then turned pale, her eyes filled with tears, and she looked very aggrieved. Tao Tao could only comfort her, "It's okay, senior sister, just join us. Anyway, senior brother Zhou and I aren't very strong."
"Are you sure it's okay?" Qin Xiyu glanced at Zhou Feng timidly, which made Zhou Feng roll his eyes and turn away in anger. If he could find other teammates, he would have already switched teams.
"No problem, right, Senior Brother Zhou?" Tao Tao smiled at Zhou Feng, leaving Zhou Feng helpless. He could only sigh, "Whatever you say, Junior Sister Le. But if anything happens, don't blame me for only thinking of myself."
Tao Tao didn't mind at all, and nodded with a smile, "Okay."
"Who is he?"
At this moment, the crowd erupted in excitement because of the intrusion of a young man in white. The young man had a high ponytail and looked spirited. In addition, he was very handsome, which amazed many female disciples.
"He's really good-looking, it's just a pity his cultivation level is too low, otherwise we would have brought him to our team."
"What are you saying? The queue is full, and all you do is gushing over him. His Qi Refining Stage 8 cultivation level is just a hindrance."
"I think you're just jealous. She's just good-looking, so what? Fine, let's have three of us carry one..."
"What, you want to kick me out?"
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