Looking at Jiang Chen, Xiao Anjun felt as if he was seeing his younger self.

He wanted to give Jiang Chen a helping hand, yet he felt that at this moment, Jiang Chen was a bit too sharp-edged. Such a disposition, in his view, would not carry one far and needed to be tempered, and tonight, he intended to temper Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen replied with a cold laugh, "Family Head Xiao, regarding Xiao Yunna, I am just friends with her. I don't have the thoughts about her that you are suggesting, and as for your words, I can only agree with half. It's true that I can only see the sky over Dingjing at the moment, but one day, I will surely look down on the entire sky!"

Xiao Anjun was taken aback for a moment and slightly frowned; Jiang Chen was indeed too proud, still unwilling to admit his feelings for Na Na. Such so-called pride was really superfluous, and he even boasted about overlooking the entire sky?

Too arrogant!

Xiao Anjun let out a cold laugh and said sternly, "Do you know how much capability it takes to look down on the entire sky?"

Jiang Chen smiled, "No matter how much capability it takes, I will achieve it."

"You... hmm, a rotten wood cannot be carved!"

Xiao Anjun finally grew angry, frowned, and turned to walk back to the crowd.

Watching Xiao Anjun's retreating figure, Jiang Chen smiled faintly:

This so-called provincial big shot thinks he has seen through me, but how could he possibly know my past and future?

Heh, how could the sparrow know the ambition of the swan.

With that thought, Jiang Chen followed.

The banquet ended quickly after Xiao Anjun's arrival. After all, the presence of an elder, especially one in a high position, always brings pressure.

Gong Yue and Jiang Chen went home together. On the ride, Gong Yue glanced at Jiang Chen from time to time.

"Why do you keep looking at me?" Jiang Chen gave Gong Yue a side glance.

To this moment, Gong Yue still hadn't regained her composure and said in disbelief, "Are you really the legendary Mr. Jiang?"

"It's me," Jiang Chen nodded helplessly.

"But how could you be that amazing?"

Gong Yue whispered to herself, then suddenly started to laugh, "I got it, the legend must have been exaggerated. It must have been a case of Chinese whispers, with each person exaggerating the story further. You, how could you possibly be that incredible! Impossible!"

Jiang Chen gave Gong Yue a look, ignoring her, you'll find out sooner or later!

The next day, as usual, Jiang Chen performed acupuncture and massage on Ye Jingyi in the morning and went to the clinic in the afternoon.

Squeak!

Just as Jiang Chen had treated the last patient and stepped out of the clinic, a Rolls-Royce stopped at the clinic's entrance.

The car door opened, and Lin Bingrui got down.

"Mr. Jiang!" Lin Bingrui greeted Jiang Chen with a bow.

Jiang Chen was surprised and asked with curiosity, "President Lin, what's the matter?"

"Mr. Jiang, I have a favor to ask of you, let's talk at the hotel," Lin Bingrui said softly.

Jiang Chen nodded and followed Lin Bingrui's car to a rather inconspicuous hotel.

Once inside the private room, Lin Bingrui spoke with a look of eagerness, "Mr. Jiang, here's the thing, the Martial Alliance's regional tournament in Dingjing, which occurs once every five years, is about to begin. I always attend, but this time, both Wu Feng and Sun Qiang have been injured. I have no choice but to ask Mr. Jiang to accompany me."

"The Martial Alliance's tournament, why would you participate?" Jiang Chen asked, puzzled. "You are not a martial artist."

Lin Bingrui chuckled as he explained, "Each martial artist, unless backed by a major sect, must affiliate with a power. They rely on that power to provide them with financial support and resources, while those powers rely on the martial artists for their martial abilities. So, the regional Martial Alliance tournament is not just about fighting ranks, it's also a ranking of the major powers, which is extremely important. Naturally, those ranked highest are always from the Martial Alliance itself, so we other powers must pay tribute to the Martial Alliance!"

"So that's how it is. What if someone defeats the Martial Alliance's people?" Jiang Chen asked softly.

Lin Bingrui was taken aback for a moment and then hesitantly said, "That... defeating the Martial Alliance's people, that hasn't happened before, it's hard to say."

"Fine, when the time comes, we'll see!" Jiang Chen nodded slightly. "I'll go with you."

"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Jiang!" Lin Bingrui hastily expressed his gratitude.

Jiang Chen nodded again and then softly inquired, "Tell me about this tournament."

"Okay!"

Lin Bingrui nodded and began to explain, "This tournament is being held in Ding County. The Dingjing Martial Alliance has sent out invitations far and wide, and we can freely choose our participants. If I want to firmly establish myself in Dingjing, I need to win and showcase our martial strength. The outside powers who want to enter Dingjing must also go through this tournament. If they win, they can rightfully enter Dingjing and compete for territory with us. When that happens, their martial artists will make a move, and the Martial Alliance won't intervene."

Jiang Yunfei nodded to indicate he understood. It was still the same old rule; whoever has the strongest fist is the boss. If a martial artist loses, no one else can withstand the opponent's martial artists. So, as long as the Martial Alliance does not interfere, it would be a situation destined for defeat.

"Okay, I got it. When is the match?" Jiang Yunfei asked.

Lin Bingrui replied, "It's tomorrow."

Jiang Yunfei was startled, "Tomorrow? And you're only looking for me now?"

Lin Bingrui smiled awkwardly, "I was afraid you wouldn't agree at first, so I didn't dare mention it."

Jiang Yunfei nodded with a chuckle, "Heh, alright then. Pick me up tomorrow."

Lin Bingrui, overjoyed, quickly ordered the finest wine and dishes, and the two made merry.

Early the next day, Jiang Yunfei was picked up by Lin Bingrui and taken to Ding County.

Ding County wasn't far from Dingjing, and the tournament was held at a sports arena there.

After arriving, Jiang Chen found himself a bit bored and told Lin Bingrui he would take a walk around the nearby streets by himself.

"Jiang Chen? What are you doing here?" As he walked, a surprised voice suddenly rang out.

Turning his head, Jiang Chen saw Xiao Anjun and his indifferent martial artist, Fan Wuzheng, staring at him in surprise not far away.

"Oh, Family Head Xiao is also here for the Martial Alliance tournament?" Jiang Chen approached, glanced at Fan Wuzheng, and immediately understood Xiao Anjun's intentions.

Xiao Anjun was taken aback, and asked in surprise, "Are you here to participate in the Martial Alliance tournament too?"

"Yes!" Jiang Chen nodded.

Xiao Anjun glanced behind Jiang Chen, saw no one else, and then shook his head, speaking in a patronizing tone, "Jiang Chen, you are really too arrogant. Coming to participate in the tournament without any power backing you is no different from seeking death. You'd better go back, don't lose your life here."

On the side, Fan Wuzheng also sneered, "A little kid wanting to compete in the tournament? You really don't know your own weight."

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