528: Section 528

"You..."

With a 'whoosh', Meng Die arrived directly in front of Senior Brother Zhong Yan.

He didn't even have a chance to react before Meng Die grabbed him by the throat.

At this moment, Director He's expression darkened: "That's enough. Why do you two have to start an argument every time you meet? Back at the Martial Arts Tournament, you two bickered from the beginning to the end!"

"What, do you intend to keep arguing in front of the outsiders this time as well?"

Once these words were spoken, Meng Die turned to look at Director He.

She then shot a cold glare at Senior Brother Zhong Yan.

With a cold snort, she finally released her grip.

Freed from her restraint, Senior Brother Zhong Yan hurriedly rubbed his neck and coughed twice.

"Director He, you really need to keep the people from the Martial Suppression Bureau in check. They can't even take a joke; this is trying to take my life!" Senior Brother Zhong Yan complained quickly.

Director He glanced at him: "You have a loose tongue, and you're blaming others?"

"Alright, take a seat first. How has the Old Celestial Master been feeling lately?"

"My Master? He isn't on the mountain!" Senior Brother Zhong Yan sat next to Yang Biao and hurriedly answered.

Who in the Huawu General Alliance didn't know that the Old Celestial Master had gone to the Southeast Battlefield?

Who in the entire New District didn't know?

Otherwise, would those Men in Black have chosen to attack Longhu Mountain while the Old Celestial Master was away?

Director He was truly playing dumb by asking that.

He smiled awkwardly: "I've been busy with matters lately, so I actually forgot!"

"However, this time, I was quite surprised that Longhu Mountain let you lead the team!"

"This Martial Arts Tournament concerns the dignity of our Huawu General Alliance!"

"I hope all the Disciples of Longhu Mountain can do their utmost and win glory for Hua-Wu!"

Senior Brother Zhong Yan nodded with a smile: "Director He, you can rest assured. We wouldn't come otherwise, but since we are here, we will definitely do our best. I intend to take home first place to win some Face for my Master!"

Hearing this, Director He couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahaha... Good! If your Longhu Mountain can really take first place and suppress those outsiders, it wouldn't just be winning glory for Longhu Mountain, but winning Face for our entire Huawu General Alliance!"

After Director He exchanged a few pleasantries with Senior Brother Zhong Yan, people from other universities arrived one after another.

Principal Yan Yang of Xingwu University and technical coach Shen Da arrived with their team.

Just as the two of them sat down, Professor Shi Wenxue of medicine from Lanshan University, Principal Lei Hu of Tieshan University, and Principal Chen Song of Shenquan University all arrived with their teams in person.

The lounge suddenly became lively.

People who were familiar with each other exchanged greetings and caught up.

Then there were people like Principal Yan Yang and Shen Da, who sat there without saying a word.

They were unsmiling and didn't have a single superfluous expression.

And there was Professor Shi Wenxue from Lanshan University, who was going around diagnosing and treating people... Everyone was playing to their strengths and exchanging insights and experiences.

Director He looked toward the crowd.

He discovered that other universities had already arrived, but Xingwu University still hadn't arrived yet.

He looked up at the clock hanging on the wall.

There was less than half an hour left until the scheduled time for the exchange.

Just at this moment, Principal Lei Hu of Tieshan University frowned and looked at Director He.

"Director He, there's only half an hour left until the time. Why haven't those outsiders arrived yet?"

It was as if a thunderclap had struck on flat ground.

The lounge immediately became quiet.

Pairs of eyes all looked toward Director He.

In fact, ever since they had entered and discovered that not a single outsider was sitting there, they had been dissatisfied.

Had the arrogance of these outsiders reached such a level?

With the time almost up, not a single one had appeared.

This was clearly not taking them seriously at all.

Director He glanced at Principal Lei Hu: "There's still half an hour left, what's the rush?"

"They came from afar, shouldn't we let them rest well? During the exchange later, they'll just get beaten up by the various universities anyway, so what's wrong with letting them rest a bit more?"

Although Director He's tone was a bit harsh, once these words were spoken, they immediately caused a burst of laughter from the representatives of the other universities.

And with just a few words, Director He had dissolved their inner dissatisfaction.

That's right, they came from afar to get beaten up, so what's wrong with letting them rest? The resentment dissipated immediately, and they continued to chat and laugh.

However, inside, Director He was becoming increasingly dissatisfied.

The arrogance of these outsiders had already displeased him.

He glanced toward Meng Die.

Meng Die understood and quickly stood up and walked over: "Director He, why don't I go take a look?"

Director He nodded: "Hmm, go ahead. See what those outsiders are doing! Also, tell them that if the time comes and we don't see them, we won't entertain them anymore!"

"Understood!" Meng Die nodded and walked out of the lounge.

And not long after she had left, the door to the lounge was pushed open again.

When Director Qiao walked into the lounge, it immediately became quiet.

Pairs of eyes all looked toward him.

"Director Qiao is here!"

"Hahaha... I didn't expect Director Qiao to lead the team in person, it's been a long time!"

"Director Qiao..."

People from several schools all knew Old Qiao and greeted him enthusiastically.

After Director Qiao smiled and nodded to acknowledge them one by one, he walked straight to Director He.

"Director He, are we late?"

"No, no, the timing is just right. Director Qiao, has Lin Yi from your school arrived?" Director He asked impatiently.

It seemed that everyone was full of anticipation for Lin Yi.

Director Qiao's expression changed, and he shook his head slightly: "It's a pity, Lin Yi has been in seclusion on Longhu Mountain for over two months now, and he still hasn't returned!"

"I'm afraid he might not be able to participate in today's Martial Arts Exchange Conference; he's been in seclusion for over two months..."

"Oh right, isn't Senior Brother Zhong Yan from Longhu Mountain right here? You can just ask him and you'll know!"

After Director Qiao finished speaking, Director He looked toward Senior Brother Zhong Yan.

He saw that Senior Brother Zhong Yan was currently gesticulating wildly and chatting non-stop with the people around him.

His attention was completely not on them.

A flash of disappointment crossed Director He's eyes, and he shook his head, saying: "Forget it. Although it is a bit regrettable, one cannot force it; Cultivation is more important... Director Qiao, find a place to sit for now. Those people from the Outer Alliances haven't arrived yet!"

Director Qiao nodded with a smile.

He found an empty single sofa and sat down, quietly waiting for the time to come.

However, time passed second by second.

There was less than ten minutes left until the time for the exchange.

Not a single person from the Outer Alliances had arrived, and even Meng Die had not returned.

This made the people in the lounge increasingly unable to sit still.

Gradually, the sounds of discussion also died down.

The atmosphere of the entire lounge gradually became heavy.

They all sat there without saying a word, their expressions dark.

Clearly, they were all feeling angry at the arrogance of those outsiders.

It was clearly them who came running to the Huawu General Alliance for a Martial Arts Exchange.

And the Martial Arts General Alliance had given them plenty of Face.