83: Chapter 83 Reencounter with Ruan Xingqiao

The Yan Family had publicly stated that they would give themselves three opportunities to prove their point.

As a result, the first competition they arranged ended with my victory.

Nearly a month had passed since that incident.

The Yan Family had been playing dead, offering no explanation to the outside world.

There were only some rumors circulating, claiming that the Yan Family did not acknowledge the outcome of the Zhai Tian Terrace competition.

They said Yan Chenyao intentionally lost the match to cause trouble for her own elder brother.

That there was some internal strife within their Yan Family.

Li Yuan paid no mind to these matters; he simply wanted to demand an explanation in public.

The Yan Family wanted to use their power and influence to coerce him, to force him into being their test subject for medicinal trials.

This matter was not so easily settled.

According to the prior agreement, Yan Chenzhou had to be the one to undergo the medicinal trials for him!

Favors and grudges were clear; he had never provoked the Yan Family.

It was they who, seeing some of his talent and potential, sought to leverage their position to intimidate him.

Since that was the case, some grudges should be returned to them.

It was impossible for them to attack him and then just let it pass so casually.

After Liang Duqiu and the others mentioned the matter of the World Talents Convention, Li Yuan received an invitation the very next day from the Masters of the Martial Arts Academy to discuss matters.

The Masters of the Martial Arts Academy assumed that Li Yuan was willing to participate in this Talent Conference.

After all, among so many young people, there was hardly anyone who would refuse.

This was an absolute honor within Da Shun, capable of bringing him a measure of fame.

Reputation and fame—many felt they offered no help in cultivation.

But in reality, they were quite useful for young people.

Many Secret Realms and competition events within Da Shun were not something one could casually participate in.

Most were by invitation only.

Who would invite an unknown nobody to participate?

Even if one actively wanted to go, the hosts were very likely to refuse.

Having participated in the World Talents Convention, one would have a place at various future events and gatherings.

Fortunately, Li Yuan had already discussed it with Liang Duqiu and the others the previous day.

Otherwise, the several Instructors might have been confused again.

The several Instructors did not say much about the Talent Conference itself.

They simply told Li Yuan to perform well and showcase himself properly in front of others once he arrived.

This time, Li Yuan was participating in the Tian-grade Talent Conference of the World Talents Convention.

Aside from accompanying attendants, there were only about thirty young people in total.

These thirty individuals almost encompassed the top Prodigies of the current younger generation.

Additionally, the attendees should include elders from various major factions.

Many Eighth-Grade Experts would come to offer some commentary on the performances and displays of the younger generation.

As for Ninth-Grade Martial Artists, one shouldn't even think about it.

The Ninth-Grade Supremes were lofty figures; no event could easily bring them forth.

Li Yuan nodded in agreement. In three days, they would depart for Yongle City.

This year's World Talents Convention was being held in Yongle City.

This was an inland city of Da Shun that had not experienced war for a thousand years, hence earning the name Yongle (Eternal Joy).

Liang Duqiu and the others would accompany Li Yuan there in the capacity of attendants.

Just for this opportunity, the various Senior Brothers had competed for a long time.

Being able to observe the Tian-grade Talent Conference was truly a great fortune in life.

The Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering below the Tian-grade Talent Conference had a much larger number of participants.

It was said that this year, a total of three hundred and ninety invitations for the Earth-Rank Gathering had been issued.

Although compared to the population of Da Shun, fewer than four hundred people was still an extremely small number.

But compared to the Tian-grade Talent Conference, that was truly a lot of people.

The journey took two days.

The accompanying party was even more excited than Li Yuan.

Especially the several Instructors; the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy had not had a Disciple qualify for the Tian-grade Conference in decades.

This time, they must bring honor to the Martial Arts Academy.

After arriving in Yongle City, everyone temporarily stayed at an inn in the city.

The World Talents Convention would be held the next day, and the city lord's mansion of Yongle City had already arranged everything properly.

By presenting the invitation, one could directly check into the best inn in the city.

Following the group, Li Yuan also temporarily checked in.

The Talent Convention started tomorrow; there was still time to rest and relax.

Li Yuan found a seat by the window on a higher floor of the inn, watching the crowds coming and going below.

Because of the World Talents Convention, Yongle City had become very lively.

His gaze swept over the streets below, and Li Yuan spotted two familiar figures.

Ruan Xingqiao and her Zhu Yan.

It seemed that Ruan Xingqiao must have also received an invitation to the World Talents Convention.

From the inn she was staying at, it could be determined that she, Ruan Xingqiao, had only received an invitation to the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

That was still good; within the entire Da Shun, fewer than four hundred people obtained spots for the Earth-Rank Gathering.

Li Yuan only glanced briefly, not dwelling on Ruan Xingqiao.

His current self, regardless of which identity, was beyond her comparison.

Half a day of rest passed quickly.

On the second day, at Chen hour (7-9 AM), entry for the World Talents Convention began.

Those entering first were for the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

After all, the Earth-Rank Gathering had so many people, close to over four hundred.

Although the venue was large and spacious, with this number of people, it was still easy to appear chaotic.

After the fourth quarter of Chen hour (around 8 AM), entry for the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering was no longer permitted.

Even those holding Earth-Rank invitations would have their qualifications revoked.

Being late was considered forfeiting the opportunity oneself.

Furthermore, attendants were not allowed into the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

There were too many people; if each person brought one attendant, the number in the venue would approach a thousand.

As for the Tian-grade Talent Conference, there wasn't actually a very strict time requirement.

As long as one arrived before the Conference began, it was fine.

Being late, in fact, no one would bar your entry.

The Tian-grade Talent Conference had only those thirty-some young Prodigies.

If one was missing, the Tian-grade Talent Conference would lose some of its flavor.

One could also bring their own attendants to avoid discomfort with others' service.

There was no helping it; superior talent and ability came with privileges.

On Li Yuan's side, he brought Liang Duqiu and the other Senior Brother along.

Being considered Li Yuan's attendants, the two Senior Brothers were quite pleased.

Early in the morning, they went ahead to arrange and prepare things for Li Yuan.

As for Li Yuan, he could rest well and choose a suitable time to go.

Li Yuan did not have the habit of oversleeping, nor did he like putting on airs.

Some people liked using lateness or tardiness to display their status and position.

Li Yuan did not have this habit; since he decided to go, he would go around the appropriate time.

At the second quarter of Chen hour (around 7:30 AM), Li Yuan had already walked to the outside of Yongle City's city lord mansion.

This year's World Talents Convention was being held in this city lord mansion.

The venue for the Tian-grade Talent Conference was behind the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

To get there, Li Yuan naturally had to pass by.

There was still a full two quarters of an hour (30 minutes) until the entry deadline for the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

But most who had received Earth-Rank invitations arrived as early as possible.

Li Yuan walked towards the venue of the Tian-grade Talent Conference.

As he passed by, a somewhat shrill female voice pierced through.

'Li Yuan?

What are you doing here?

Attendants are not allowed into the Talent Conference; this is not a place you can come.'

As she spoke, Ruan Xingqiao had already blocked Li Yuan's path.

She had mistaken Li Yuan for an attendant of a Disciple participating in the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering!