NOVGO.NET Chapter 1115: 439: Tianji Pavilion
Capítulo 1115: Chapter 439: Tianji Pavilion
Looking around, there are quite a few people heading towards the city at the port.
Of course, some have work to do and can’t join the fun.
They can only look regretfully at the backs of those people.
Su Mo felt a bit curious and glanced at Duan Renjie.
Duan Renjie was also puzzled, looking at Su Mo.
Staring at each other, Su Mo sighed:
“Let’s inquire.”
“Oh!”
Duan Renjie suddenly realized, is this what Su Mo’s gaze meant?
Immediately, he wanted to go forward and planned to catch up to someone to inquire.
But Cheng Suying stopped him and led him to a middle-aged man working at the port, speaking softly:
“Excuse me, sorry to bother you.”
“Oh, greetings, female hero.”
The middle-aged man saw these Jianghu young men and women approaching, how could he be negligent?
Hastily put down his work, cautiously responding.
Su Mo glanced at him, shook his head helplessly, and continued leading Yang Xiaoyun and the others into the city.
Duan Renjie and Cheng Suying were new to the escort agency, seemingly had not developed a tacit understanding.
Especially the former, although held by Su Mo for a year, losing much of his past sharpness.
But there’s still a bit lacking.
Now thinking back, Canglan Divine Blade entrusted the siblings to him, which indeed showed good intentions.
Not long after moving forward, as they walked further into the city, more Jianghu people surround them.
Just when curious, Cheng Suying’s siblings returned.
Seeing Duan Renjie with excitement: “Chief, we’ve found out.”
“Hmm, tell me.”
Su Mo smiled.
“Today in the city is the day of the Martial Arts Tournament for the eldest daughter of the Shangguan Family.”
Duan Renjie concisely spoke to the point.
Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun exchanged a glance:
“Martial Arts Tournament?”
Martial Arts Tournaments aren’t uncommon.
They are often seen among Jianghu people.
Of course, many wealthy merchants, having daughters ready for marriage, don’t wish to marry them to ordinary people.
With vast wealth and daughters as beautiful as flowers, they want to recruit a handsome, exceptional Jianghu Young Hero, to join the family as a son-in-law.
But due to its uncertainty, it’s often a matter of luck.
With good luck, one might find a graceful, highly skilled young hero.
With bad luck, some may recruit shameless ones or even women disguised as men.
All kinds of scenarios, plenty and diverse.
But for Shuangxiong City, considering it’s the eldest daughter of the Shangguan Family, should they really resort to the Martial Arts Tournament?
Shuangxiong City has two major families, the Shangguan and the Ximen families.
Occupying this island, the two forces share power, opposing each other.
Whether from Jianghu prestige or connections, their children’s marriages should have better options.
This Martial Arts Tournament seems peculiar.
Indeed, Cheng Suying said:
“The Shangguan Family’s young lady is named Shangguan Jingjing.
“Now at twenty years old, should’ve been married long ago, but her standards are extraordinarily high.
“Ordinary young talents aren’t good enough for her.
“She’s naturally gifted, competitive from a young age, declaring that unless one can beat her in martial arts, don’t expect to touch her.
“As such, it troubles the Shangguan Family Master.
“The Shangguan Family Master, Shangguan Hongtu, has always cherished this daughter.
“As she reached marriageable age, she’s still unmarried.
“It’s not like in their circle there’s no one able to defeat Shangguan Jingjing.
“However, those who can beat her aren’t suitable in age, some could even call Shangguan Family Master as brothers.
“The result naturally dragged on and on.
“Finally, Shangguan Hongtu became angry and directly asked what his daughter wanted.
“Shangguan Jingjing then proposed this idea of a Martial Arts Tournament.
“Inviting countless young heroes from Nanhai through martial arts battle invitations.
“Proposing three requirements.
“First, never been married.
“Second, under the age of twenty-five.
“Third, not a recluse.
“Anyone meeting these three requirements can display their skills on stage.
“The one who outshines the crowd can finally have a match with Shangguan Jingjing.
“If they can win by a move or half, they’re considered approved for marriage.”
Su Mo felt pleased and amused, sensing that the Shangguan Family’s young lady was completely causing mischief.
And Shangguan Hongtu, following his daughter’s whims… truly a doting father.
Just wanting to shake his head and ignore it, as the tournament had nothing to do with him.
It was unrelated to their group either.
But upon looking up, he saw the excited face of Duan Renjie.
Suddenly he felt a thought, lightly asking:
“Ren Jie, how old are you this year?”
“Ah?”
Duan Renjie quickly replied: “Twenty-one.”
Cheng Suying also smiled at Duan Renjie: “Do you want to give it a try?”
“!?”
Duan Renjie blushed and waved his hands repeatedly:
“Me, me, what would I try?
“But, I would like to see this spectacle.
“After all, heard about it but never seen it before, especially from the Shangguan Family, such a big commotion naturally arouses curiosity.”
“Is that so?”
Su Mo thoughtfully nodded:
“If that’s the case, go observe the commotion.
“I still have some business on this island, might take some time.
“After watching the spectacle, you can wait for us on the ship.”