Chapter 42: The Eve of Autumn Hunting
Three days later.
At the foot of Vientiane Mountain.
When Ling Chen rode his horse down the mountain, Xiao Muyu was already waiting at the foot of the mountain.
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
Ling Chen pulled the reins, a look of apology on his face.
"I didn't wait long, actually. I just got here."
A faint smile appeared on Xiao Muyu's pretty face, refreshing the heart.
"It's strange that she didn't come this time."
Looking around, Ling Chen didn't see any other figures and was also surprised.
"You're referring to Junior Sister Xu Ruoyan, right?" Xiao Muyu naturally knew who Ling Chen was talking about. She also glanced around and then said, "After all, she is not from our Wind Country. This kind of activity has nothing to do with her. It's normal for her not to come."
"That's right, she is from another country, so she should not be invited."
Ling Chen nodded, and then smiled at Xiao Muyu, "Let's go!"
It is said that all the young and powerful men from the entire Wind Kingdom have been invited to this autumn hunt. Although not all of them may come, it will still be a rare grand event.
Prince Tai's invitation was just an introduction. Even without Prince Tai's invitation, Ling Chen would most likely participate in this autumn hunt.
"Walk!"
With a loud shout, Ling Chen and Xiao Muyu also rode their horses southward.
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Royal city, suburbs.
The largest parade ground outside the city was already crowded with people. The fully armed imperial guards were guarding the parade ground tightly. Their silver-white armor emitted a cold and shining light, revealing an iron-blooded and murderous aura.
Today's parade ground is not only attended by many princes, nobles, and dignitaries, but also by young and powerful men from all over the Wind Kingdom. They were all invited to come here to participate in this autumn hunting event that has caused a sensation across the country.
"There are so many people. It's a grand occasion and a big deal."
When Ling Chen and Xiao Muyu arrived on horseback, he was also a little surprised. This place probably had eight or nine out of ten young talents from the Wind Country gathered at the same time. It was definitely an unprecedented event.
"The Wind Country is so large that there is more than just the Shenyi Sect. Some of the young elites from other second- and third-rate sects are no less talented than our Shenyi Sect disciples. There are also many outstanding martial arts geniuses among the children of the royal family."
Xiao Muyu looked at the spectacular scene in front of him, a look of shock appearing on his face.
She also didn't expect that just a hunting activity would attract so many young talents.
It is true that the Shenyi Sect is a first-rate sect in the martial arts world, but below the first-rate sects, there are many second- and third-rate sects. For example, in the Kingdom of Wind, in addition to the Shenyi Sect, there are also some second- and third-rate sects such as the Fiery Blade Sect and the Golden Shark Gang, which are also quite famous in the martial arts world.
"Ling Chen, you are finally here. I thought you would not come to participate in this autumn hunt."
Not long after Ling Chen and the other two arrived, a figure walked towards them. It was none other than Prince Tai.
"I'm a man who should be loyal to people who trust me. I'm not someone who goes back on his word."
Ling Chen jumped off the horse and handed the reins to Prince Tai's entourage.
"Haha, in this case, I am judging others by my own standards. Please come in." Prince Tai laughed, and then made a gesture .
"Then we'll meet at the hunting ground. From now on, we're competitors."
Xiao Muyu bowed to Ling Chen, and she was also going to go to her family.
"Yeah, it all depends on your ability."
Ling Chen is now the player representing Prince Tai, while Xiao Muyu has the Xiao family behind him. In the Autumn Hunt, they are rivals.
After separating from Xiao Muyu, Ling Chen followed Prince Tai into the training ground.
At this time, the parade grounds were already filled with royal relatives and famous families. They had formed their own circles. This time, these young martial arts masters would fight on behalf of these royal families or famous families. If they won, it would not only be an honor for the family they represented, but they would also become famous and receive generous rewards.
"There are a total of sixty-nine people participating in the hunt this time. Their strengths vary. Most of the contestants are around twenty years old. In terms of age, this is actually a bit disadvantageous to you."
Prince Tai explained the situation of the autumn hunt to Ling Chen.
"Your Highness Prince Tai, I heard that the winner of this autumn hunt will be very generous?"
Ling Chen did not care about the age difference. In fact, the strength would not be too different with such an age difference. What he cared about more was the reward for this hunt. He had heard before that the top three in this hunt would receive very generous rewards.
"You are right." Prince Tai nodded with a smile. "The top three winners of this hunt will receive a reward of tens of thousands of taels of gold. The second and third place winners will receive a Qi-creating Pill as a reward. The first place winner, in addition to 100,000 taels of gold, will also receive a Void Spirit Pill."
"Xu Ling Dan?"
Ling Chen's eyes lit up. This royal family was really generous. Although one hundred thousand taels of gold was a huge sum of money, it was not very attractive to him. But as for the Xu Ling Pill, it was really a timely help.
If Ling Chen wanted to break through to the martial artist realm in a short period of time, the Void Spirit Pill was indispensable. He didn't expect that this hunt would actually directly reward the Void Spirit Pill.
"It seems that you are confident this time. Then I will wait and see your performance."
Seeing the smile on Ling Chen's face, Prince Tai also smiled, but there seemed to be some other deep meaning beneath that smile that was hard to fathom.
“I’ll do my best.”
Ling Chen's eyes seemed to be ablaze with fighting spirit. He must get the Void Spirit Pill. He must get the first place in this hunt no matter what.
"It's that boy?"
At this time, on the other side of the training ground, a handsome man in a python robe noticed Ling Chen's arrival, his expression changed, and a gloomy look appeared in his eyes.
This handsome man was none other than the Fourth Prince, Ying Wuqing.
"That person seems to be the contestant invited by Prince Tai. It is said that he is the number one genius in the martial arts world. His name is Ling Chen, and he is the son of the late Supreme Tianyu." A man next to him, who was also wearing a python robe, had a surprised look on his face. He was slightly older than Ying Wuqing. He was the eldest prince of the Wind Kingdom and was also a martial artist of the second level with extraordinary strength.
"Why, fourth brother, do you know him?"
The eldest prince looked at Ying Wuqing.
"The number one genius in the martial arts world? What a bullshit! Nowadays, anyone can claim to be the number one. He probably got there by relying on his father's reputation." Ying Wuqing smiled coldly, and then turned his head away. "I can't say that we know each other. I've only met him once. He's an annoying guy."
"In that case, why not teach him a lesson during this hunt?" The eldest prince's mouth curled up with a cold arc, " Ling Chen has long lost his power in the Divine Will Sect. He is now just an ordinary disciple. If you want to teach him a lesson, there shouldn't be any consequences. But the emperor's uncle might be a little dissatisfied."
After saying that, his eyes also fell on Prince Tai who was talking to Ling Chen.
"After all, the Royal Uncle is one of my family members. He won't turn against me for an outsider, right?" Ying Wuqing was a little disapproving, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. This was a golden opportunity given to him by God. If he didn't teach Ling Chen a lesson, where would his dignity as a prince be?
A mere down-and-out sect disciple dared not to give him face. This time he would let Ling Chen know the consequences of offending him in person.
