Chapter 38 Heroes from all walks of life enter the ring
Jingkou City, Caishikou
Today, in this busy and bustling vegetable market, all the stalls have been put away, and a temporary wooden arena has been erected at the market entrance.
Around the platform, there was a sea of people. All the people in Jingkou City, plus tens of thousands of people who had poured into the city from all villages and villages, had already surrounded the place. Even the trees around were full of people.
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Everyone's eyes are fixed on the big red flower hanging on the big case on the stage, and this is the reward for the final winner of today's fighting competition!
Liu Linzong and Yang Linzi were still sitting on the second floor of Linjiangxian, which was only one street away from the Governor's Mansion. They could see everything here just by changing the direction.
They have secured the entire second floor today, and several strong guards are guarding the stairs. Only the purple-faced strong man is still standing beside the two of them, with a pot of wine on the table warming.
The aroma of wine overflowed, but the eyes of the three people were already focused on the ring.
Yang Linzi curled his lips: "It's past noon, why hasn't it started yet?"
Lao Zhi said sternly: "Probably it will take some time for the winners from all the townships and villages to come. Now that the arena has been set, it will definitely go on to the end."
Yang Linzi did not answer Laozhi's words. He frowned slightly and said to Liu Linzong: "Youdu, is this Jingkou Fighting Conference, fighting competition or something organized by the government? Who built this arena?"
Liu Linzong smiled slightly: "In the land of Wu and Yue in the east of the Yangtze River, the people are aggressive and martial. The wealthy families who occupy land here have to participate in organizing these annual competitions. It is also a good way to win the hearts of the people. I heard that
, this year’s competition was sponsored by the Diao family.”
Yang Linzi frowned: "It turns out to be the Diao family?! Are they trying to pay for the event this time to win people's hearts?"
Liu Linzong nodded: "That's right. Originally, this kind of competition was funded by sages and wealthy households from all over the country, but this year the Diao family greeted these people and said that it would be hosted by his family.
But the names of these wealthy families will also be mentioned to the outside world. Since they don’t have to pay and they have a reputation, why can’t these people refuse?”
Yang Linzi frowned with disdain: "The Diao family is famous for being greedy and stingy. The Diao family is not famous for its reputation. Are they really so kind? I always feel that something is wrong. Also, Sun Tai has been thinking recently.
I came to Jingkou and danced so much these past two days, could it have something to do with this?"
Liu Linzong's expression became serious: "Yes, I have found out in prison that the Sun family has had contact with them. Even if Tianshi Dao can preach here again this time, it was Diao Kui who advised Sun Tai on his behalf.
I asked for it. My uncle sent me a secret message yesterday, asking me to pay attention to their movements."
Yang Linzi smiled and said: "Didn't Liu Yu mess up the situation of Tianshi Dao? Hehe, I think these Taoists never expected that they would encounter such a hard idea in Jingkou."
Liu Linzong sighed: "Liu Yu's limelight is too strong, and he has offended the Diao family and Tianshi Dao at the same time. Today's competition is hosted by them, and I'm worried that he will take action."
Yang Linzi's expression changed slightly: "Is this okay? There are so many pairs of eyes staring here."
Liu Linzong shook his head and was about to speak. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he saw under a big elm tree opposite, a dozen strong and well-crafted guards, dressed in uniform purple uniforms, like a human wall.
It blocked the onlookers next door.
Six or seven maids in palace makeup, holding incense burners, stood on one side, while two graceful girls wearing mittens and long veils covering their faces, hanging straight to the ground, stood high in the inner circle, one wearing pink clothes,
One person was wearing a green dress, looking like a fairy, which formed a sharp contrast with the common people around her.
Liu Linzong's eyes fell on this group of people, and Sun Wuzhong's face suddenly came into his eyes. Lao Zhi on the side also obviously noticed them, his pupils shrank slightly, but he didn't say a word.
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Liu Linzong smiled slightly and looked at Laozhi: "Laozhi, your old friend is here this time. What's going on? Shouldn't they have crossed the river to Guangling by now according to the plan?"
Laozhi shook his head: "Maybe Wujiang wants to see this rare Jingkou fighting competition with his own eyes. After all, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in Jingkou, and the masters are among the people."
Having said this, he still sighed: "It's just that this time he protects the ladies of the Wang family and the Liu family. This is his duty. It's not good to neglect his duty like this."
Liu Linzong smiled and waved his hand: "Laozhi, haven't you noticed that Miss Wang seems to be very interested in this competition?"
Yang Linzi looked at it carefully and said with a smile: "Youdu's observation is really good. Miaoyin keeps staring at the ring, but Tingyun doesn't seem to be interested."
Liu Linzong curled up his lips: "This niece of mine has liked stories about heroic men since she was a child. She has different interests from ordinary high-ranking ladies and gentlemen. It's strange to say that my sister and brother-in-law are both literati, so why does my daughter like heroes so much?
Where’s the hero? It’s Tingyun on the contrary, that’s the standard preference of a noble lady, right?”
Yang Linzi smiled and shook his head: "Sister, your sister is a strange woman, extraordinary. Besides, Miaoyin is good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is famous for her talent and appearance. She probably only has such a big heart.
Only if you have magnanimity can you be interested in heroes."
Liu Linzong did not speak, but took a sip of wine. After a while, he murmured to himself: "Are there really heroes here?"
At this time, there was a commotion in the crowd, and along several streets and alleys, gongs were ringing, and cheers spread along these places: "Oh, heroes from all over the country are here to compete for the leadership.
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"Hey, isn't this Zhuge Changmin from Jinping Township in the east of the city? Look at that lump of flesh."
"Ah, Gao Yazhi from Dashi Village in the north is also here. The young people of the Gao family are really amazing."
"Hey, it's no use even if they come, this year's leader must still be Liu Da from Qili Village."
"Not necessarily. I heard that the refugees this year are very powerful. Before I came here, I heard that the fighting in Pinglu Village was so intense that people almost died."
"Hey, the winner from Pinglu Village in the south of the city is here. I know this person. His name is Tan Pingzhi. He was the one who led the trouble here the night before. I knew at that time that he was up to something."
"Hmph, look at the bruises on his face. How can he do this if he really has the ability? I still bet on Liu Yu to win!"
