Chapter 72: The Martial Arts Competition at the Banquet (Part 1)

  Courtyard in front of the Council Chamber of the Yongyi Palace

  Feng's eyes were cold as he looked at the man who was supposed to be his father, and he said calmly: "Father, are you satisfied with my birthday gift?"

  King Yongyi has already forgotten the life spring of the eldest son, a year's lifespan and a decade's lifespan, who is lighter and who is heavier, whoever should be able to distinguish.

  Yongyi Wang walked to the side of Deming with a hesitant pace, grabbed the red dan medicine from the air and swallowed it in one gulp, as if afraid that others would snatch this thing away.

  In just a few seconds, a strong foul odor began to emanate from Yongyi Wang's body. The people around him were too embarrassed to cover their noses, and his face lost its dignity in the eyes of everyone present.

  Yu Yi Wang said with satisfaction: "I'll go clean up first, you all do as you please!" Then he left the square surrounded by his guards.

  A large group of nobles stared at Fein as if they wanted to capture him, then torture him until he revealed the whereabouts of that alchemist.

  Faye laughed loudly, her laughter seeming somewhat melancholic and yet also somewhat mocking.

  Ge Li sat on the stage, his eyes almost popping out, Emily patted her own brother and comforted him in a low voice: "Brother, it's okay, this is just a small mistake."

  Ge Li calmed his heart and smiled at Emily: "Emily, if only you weren't my sister."

  Emily's face flushed with a hint of redness, and the noble young men below the stage were enchanted.

  Fayne walked back to his seat with pride, now seemingly like a victorious fighting cock, head held high and eyes full of disdain.

  Before long, the king changed his clothes and came back. His face was as rosy as a peach blossom, as if today was the happiest day for him.

  Yu Yi Wang looked at Fei N still sitting below the stage and loudly shouted: "Fei N, come up quickly!"

  Fayn knelt on one knee in his seat and said: "Your Majesty, forgive me for being unable to comply with your request."

  Yongyi Wang looked a bit embarrassed, he thought for a moment and said: "Fei'en, I was wrong to you two brothers in the past, I apologize. But I sincerely hope that you can sit with me now."

  "Hypocrisy!" This was Chen Le's evaluation of the sentence. Chen Le had already guessed that if the value of what Fei took out today couldn't exceed Ge Li's one bottle of Spring of Life, then his ending would definitely be the same as Fei Tuo's.

  Fayn reluctantly walked to the table of King Yongyi, and then sat next to Alan. Alan smiled at Fayn and said: "Second prince, it's been a long time since we last met. I think the last time we saw each other was when you were still in your swaddling clothes. Now you've grown up to be so excellent, which really makes me feel relieved."

  Fain can disrespect his father, but he must respect this old man who has spent his life defending the north and repelling countless beastman attacks. Due to being overly dutiful, he still hasn't married a wife until now (according to the Brave Vigor Kingdom's regulations, all military commanders and above are not allowed to marry or have children).

  Fei'en bowed respectfully and said: "Thank you, Grandfather Alan."

  Alan stroked his white beard and said, "This is what you deserve. If I get something good next time, I'll bring some back for you. Consider it compensation for all these years."

  Fei Yen said respectfully: "No need, no need!"

  "Indeed it is, isn't it, Your Majesty."

  Yu Yi Wang awkwardly said: "Right right right, it's necessary, I also want to give some compensation!"

  Fayn smiled on the surface, but in fact he had long been disdainful of King Yongyi. Could the so-called compensation make up for his mother's life?

  Yu Yi Wang thought for a moment and said: "Fei En, I'll leave the south to you. You must protect your territory well, especially the Storm Pass!"

  Fayn's heart finally had a hint of comfort, and it seemed that tonight's harvest was bigger than expected.

  A big tree attracts wind, Chen Le still knows this principle. Now a large group of nobles only know that Fein and himself have a relationship, but to what extent the relationship has reached, no one knows. Or perhaps there is one person who knows.

  Chen Le focused his gaze on De Ming, his eyes filled with doubt. Logically speaking, as the personal bodyguard of the Brave and Fierce King, De Ming should have known the same information as the king. But why did the king's behavior earlier seem to deviate from the script?

  De Ming seemed to have noticed Chen Le's gaze and smiled before returning to normal.

  Chen Le felt that he had to figure this out. Otherwise, it would be like a venomous snake that could bite him at any time.

  The King of Courage saw that the nobles had finished presenting their gifts, and he laughed loudly, saying: "Everyone, I think we can do something else tonight!"

  The nobles heard this and thought there might be a good show to watch. The brave king smiled and said, "Come on, set up the arena!"

  "Clang! Clang! Clang!" The sound of gears echoed through this somewhat empty square.

  A large circular hole appeared at the place where the gift was just presented, with a radius of thirty meters.

  Bang, bang, bang! A red stage rose from the large hole, and King Yongyi shouted loudly: "Now I announce the rules! All of you young men in the arena! This stage is your battlefield! Anyone under 20 years old can participate!"

  A large group of young masters cheered, the Brave Kingdom valued martial arts, every noble was piled up with military merit, as children of those nobles, how could their strength be inferior?

  King Yongyi looked at the atmosphere of the scene being ignited and then shouted: "There are two rewards! The first one is!"

  The young masters under the stage all perked up their ears, afraid that others would mishear something.

  King Valor seemed to have taken a deep breath before shouting loudly: "The first one is that whoever can stand on the stage last will become Emily's fiancé!"

  "Hiss!" The audience below erupted into a huge commotion, and the eyes of those rich young men began to redden, tonight was destined to be bloody.

  Emily was stunned, she didn't dare to believe that her father would make such an arrangement. She looked at King Yongyi with a puzzled and bewildered gaze. King Yongyi said with a benevolent face: "Emily, you're already grown up, it's time for you to get married. Now you're still staying at home, what kind of behavior is this? Be good."

  Emily's eyes welled up with tears, and she buried her face in the table. Geli let out a long sigh, feeling somewhat helpless, as this matter was no longer something he could change. Yongyi Wang comforted her, "Emily, this is for your own good, Father has done it for you, don't cry."

  Emily cried even more sorrowfully, and King Yongyi let out a long sigh before shouting loudly to the people below: "The second reward is that you can ask me to do one thing that does not violate the laws of our kingdom!"

  "Hurray!" Promotion and ennoblement are within sight, the nobles in the audience eagerly looked at their own children, today's general is indeed a bit too generous.

  King Yongyi raised his hands and then slapped them down: "Quiet, now I will announce the rules!"

  "Firstly, this martial arts competition will be held in a ring match format. However, considering the physical demands, I have decided that each person can only fight three consecutive matches before taking a 30-minute break."

  "Secondly, this martial arts competition must not continue to attack an opponent who has already conceded! Those who violate this rule will be disqualified and punished according to the circumstances!"

  "Thirdly, since this martial contest is a real fight, there may be some casualties. It is now announced that the families of the deceased are not allowed to take revenge on the winner!"

  "Fourthly, the weapons and equipment for this martial contest will be provided by the imperial family. Bring in the equipment!"

  A large group of strong men came over carrying a large pile of boxes. The boxes were made of wood and had no patterns on the outside.

  Yu Yi Wang casually opened a box and picked up an iron sword, saying: "Since you are all pillars of the kingdom, the lethality of this equipment is very small, so there won't be any major casualties. I hope you can spare each other's lives, who knows, maybe one day you'll be fighting side by side as sworn brothers! Do you understand? The future of the kingdom!"

  "I understand!"

  King Yongyi shouted loudly: "Now go and get your weapons and equipment! And one more thing, during the martial arts competition, it is forbidden to take medicine without permission!"

  Chen Le also walked towards those boxes filled with weapons and armor, for no other reason than the promise of that brave King Xuwu.

  The war is about to break out, what kind of strength will those young men who are eager for spring show today? Chen Le looked at these greenhouse-grown flowers with a cold smile and then fixed his gaze on the brave king. The last update was delivered as promised.