67: Has Shen Xi escaped?

That Adult could be said to be the god of Zhu Feng City.

Even after hundreds of years, many citizens of Zhu Feng City still remember and revere that Adult.

And the Martial Arts Arena left behind by that Adult, which holds commemorative significance, is even more not to be defiled.

But now, a viewing platform casually built by Kong Wen was actually higher than the Martial Arts Arena. If someone were to make an issue of this, it would naturally be disadvantageous to Kong Wen.

Kong Wen realized this, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He had only thought about having a good view at the time and had not noticed this point.

Thinking about it now, he could be said to have committed a taboo.

Not to mention that he was just a captain; even a Cadre would not be allowed to do such a thing.

"Your subordinate deserves to die!"

Kong Wen quickly bowed again and admitted his mistake.

"It's good that you know. While there's still some time before the martial arts competition begins, dismantle the topmost layer to save yourself unnecessary trouble. As for this old man, standing to watch the competition is no problem."

The old man naturally did not want to commit a taboo, and with that, he walked down from the viewing platform.

"Thank you, Adult!"

Kong Wen thanked him sincerely.

However, the old man did not take it to heart. For him, extending goodwill to someone who might become a Cadre was just a habit.

Perhaps if the other party truly ascended to that position, the returns brought by this goodwill would naturally be immeasurable.

After a moment of thought, the old man slowly said, "You can also go find Chen Fang to understand the situation."

Betting on both sides was perfectly normal.

The old man would not be so foolish as to hang himself from a single rope... Meanwhile.

Chen Fang's expression grew increasingly grim.

Before him lay the latest intelligence, and its contents were not good news for him.

"Kong Wen, he might have broken through to the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm?"

Chen Fang asked in disbelief.

Although he had a suspicion before, suspicion was one thing, and confirmation was another.

"Adult, why don't we just run? While everyone's attention is on the Martial Arts Arena and no one is paying attention to us, we can take the opportunity to leave Zhu Feng City. With your strength, you can survive even if you move to another city."

A subordinate proactively suggested.

Shen Xi had already run, so why couldn't Chen Fang run?

Furthermore, according to the current understanding, the Inner City had dispatched at least three Cadres to watch this life-and-death battle.

Once the news of Shen Xi's escape spread, Chen Fang would be utterly disgraced.

Everyone would say that Chen Fang's man was afraid of Kong Wen, which would imply that Chen Fang was not Kong Wen's opponent.

Once this news spread, Chen Fang's chances of competing for the Cadre position would significantly decrease, and if he failed to compete, the only outcome awaiting him was death.

Since ancient times, the victors have been kings, and the defeated have been bandits. Those who failed in the struggle for power never ended well.

"I won't leave! If Shen Xi isn't here, then I'll go myself."

Chen Fang rejected his subordinate's suggestion.

He had this thought when he learned of Shen Xi's escape.

He was different from Kong Wen. If the other party realized the situation was unfavorable, he would swallow his anger, endure, and lie low.

But Chen Fang was actually only in his early twenties, still in his prime. He would not accept being a deserter!

"Good! Very good! As expected of Chen Fang, a famous Genius of our Zhu Feng City. It's no accident that you have everything you do today. Just this arrogance alone puts this old man to shame."

At this moment, an old man appeared beside Chen Fang without any warning.

This startled everyone.

If Chen Fang hadn't recognized the old man's identity and stopped everyone in time, they would have already moved to attack the old man.

"Cadre Liu!"

Chen Fang saluted.

The old man before him was Liu Wensheng, who had reminded Kong Wen about the viewing platform issue not long ago.

"You are very good. In time, you will certainly become Acquired, and it's not impossible to even step onto the Innate. So just go ahead and do it! Even if you lose, this old man will save your life."

Liu Wensheng spoke proactively.

He had come to extend goodwill.

And Chen Fang's current predicament was an excellent opportunity for him to offer timely help.

Of course, given Liu Wensheng's character, his willingness to save Chen Fang's life was mainly due to the other party's potential. At twenty-something, he was already in the Yuan Qi Transformation Realm. As long as he survived, Acquired would definitely be a piece of cake.

Such a Genius was worth his goodwill.

"Thank you, Cadre Liu!"

Chen Fang expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

Shen Xi's figure couldn't help but appear in his mind.

Shen Xi, oh Shen Xi, I trusted you so much, yet you left without a word. Instead, it's someone as cunning as Cadre Liu who wants to save my life. What has become of this world?

Chen Fang naturally knew what kind of person Liu Wensheng was.

His "good reputation" had already spread.

"Time is almost up. The martial arts competition is about to begin. Go, do your best!"

Liu Wensheng glanced at the time and said casually.

With that, he left the room.

And Chen Fang immediately got up and walked towards the Martial Arts Arena... At the Martial Arts Arena, the number of spectators had already reached over a hundred thousand.

Many people even climbed onto nearby rooftops just to see the Martial Arts Arena.

Kong Wen, after resolving the issue of the viewing platform, had stood on the Martial Arts Arena early.

His face was serious, but his heart was already blooming with joy.

In five minutes, the life-and-death battle would begin. When Shen Xi failed to appear, he wondered what Chen Fang would do?

The other party would surely become the laughingstock of everyone.

"Kong Wen, you've waited a long time!"

Just then, Chen Fang arrived on the Martial Arts Arena with a brilliant display of light-footed martial arts.

"Why is it you? Where is Shen Xi?"

Kong Wen deliberately feigned ignorance, saying, "Could it be that he was afraid of this captain's prestige and has already fled?"

As his words fell, Kong Wen's subordinates, who had been arranged beforehand below the stage, also took the opportunity to cheer.

"Adult Kong Wen and Shen Xi are having a life-and-death battle, but Shen Xi didn't show up. He must have been scared off by Adult Kong Wen's reputation."

"Tsk tsk tsk, even Shen Xi is afraid of Adult Kong Wen. What does Chen Fang have to compete with Adult for the Cadre position?"

"Has this battle started? It's already over. Adult Kong Wen is truly the number one expert in the Outer City. His opponent doesn't even have the courage to fight him."

"Adult Kong Wen is mighty, Adult Kong Wen is invincible!"

Amidst the cheers of his subordinates, the uninformed onlookers also began to be swayed.

They also began to wonder, could it be that Shen Xi had really fled?

Was the other party so afraid of Kong Wen?

Since Kong Wen was so strong, what did Chen Fang have to compete with Kong Wen for the Cadre position?

More and more people began to have such thoughts, especially as time passed and the life-and-death battle drew closer. Shen Xi still hadn't appeared, and the number of people who believed this outcome also increased.

For a time, voices of disapproval for Chen Fang began to spread.