73: After getting the blood lotus seeds, the kings put pressure on
"None, huh? What a pity!"
Jiang Yi scanned the area, and no one dared to meet his gaze.
Not even the other Martial Arts Prodigies on the other arenas!
They all slightly lowered their heads!
A tacit admission of defeat!
If that was the case, didn't it mean he had already won?
He had a place in this Martial Arts Tournament!
One could even say he was ranked first!
No one of the younger generation could rival him!
Then the so-called blood lotus seed would also be his.
Jiang Yi, riding a tall Gnu, felt a sense of looking down as he gazed below.
He asked aloud,
"By the way, where does one collect the blood lotus seed?"
"Young Friend Jiang, it's here!"
From a pavilion in the center of the lake, a portly middle-aged man waved at Jiang Yi.
His face was quite plump, forming a smiling expression!
Plump and fair!
He looked somewhat endearingly clumsy.
"The blood lotus seed has long been prepared. We hope Young Friend Jiang can come up for a chat."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yi didn't hesitate!
He leaped up, like a soaring swan, as if taking flight.
In two or three steps, he had reached the top of the pavilion!
The interior of the pavilion was adorned with Dragon carvings and painted beams, resplendent and magnificent, like a grand platform.
Agarwood was burning slowly, and wisps of golden Qi floated out!
Lingering within the pavilion.
It had the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the spirit!
The space inside was quite large!
There were many square prayer mats, with long tables in front of them, displaying fine wine and delicacies!
They certainly knew how to enjoy themselves!
At this moment, eight or nine figures were seated cross-legged.
They were all from various factions, and those who could sit here were all Magic Power Realm Kings.
When Jiang Yi came up, all eyes converged on him.
Their Qi surged, sharp and united!
Making the space momentarily thick, almost impossible to move through.
Jiang Yi had to admit!
If these people attacked together, with his current strength!
He probably wouldn't be able to withstand it!
But wanting to defeat him wouldn't be easy either!
He felt he could take a large number of them with him before he died.
Jiang Yi's body trembled slightly!
A faint golden glow permeated his muscles, breaking free from the Qi suppression of these people.
His expression was calm, and he looked around coldly from a commanding position.
Without the slightest hint of fear!
This action caused the faces of the Kings present to show various expressions.
There was admiration, apprehension, as well as gloom, and anger... "What a young Prodigy!"
"Interesting!"
"How audacious, to dare to look directly at us!"
"Young man, youthful arrogance is a good thing, but don't be too conceited!"
"You should know that there are always people better than you, and heavens beyond heavens!"
Jiang Yi looked at a few of them!
They put on a disdainful air, as if they were going to lecture him, pointing fingers at him!
He couldn't help but smile, his eyes calm!
"What, not convinced?"
"If you're not convinced, I'll give you a chance to come and challenge me to a duel!"
"Crude fellow!"
"Boy, don't be too arrogant!"
"Disrespectful!"
"You wait, someone will come and deal with you sooner or later!"
Those Kings glared furiously!
However, no one made a rash move, willing to be the one to stick their neck out.
"Hehe!"
Jiang Yi's face showed a hint of disdain!
"You..."
"Everyone, please don't argue. Young people are hot-blooded, which is normal!"
"Everyone, calm down, calm down!"
Seeing the atmosphere grow increasingly tense, on the verge of exploding!
The plump man from before quickly came out, smiling, and interjected.
Acting as a peacemaker, giving those Kings a way out!
Seeing that those few had quieted down, merely huffing a few times.
The plump man then breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Jiang Yi, and said with a wry smile!
"Young Friend Jiang is truly... quite unique!"
As for other less favorable words, he dared not utter them!
Fearing Jiang Yi might throw a punch!
With his cultivation level, he might not be able to withstand it!
Moreover, if a fight truly broke out, how could these pavilions withstand a battle between Kings!
They would probably be reduced to a pile of ruins.
"Young Friend Jiang, this is your blood lotus seed. There are two of them, please keep them safe!"
The plump man handed over the item in his hand.
Jiang Yi didn't stand on ceremony, reaching out to take it. It was a jade box made of white jade.
Its style was quite small!
Square!
Only about the size of a baby's palm!
He opened the box!
Inside were two crimson lotus seeds, only the size of a pinky finger.
The lotus seeds had strange patterns on them, looking very much like burning flames, swirling around.
Presumably, these were the so-called blood lotus seeds!
"Thank you!"
Jiang Yi cupped his hands towards the plump man. He had initially expected some difficulties when collecting them!
As it turned out, it was surprisingly easy!
It saved him a lot of trouble!
What a pity, otherwise, he had been thinking of causing a big scene.
"Young Friend Jiang, no need to be polite!"
"These are all what you deserve. My bringing them to you was merely a small effort."
The plump man waved his hand!
As if he realized Jiang Yi wasn't that difficult to talk to!
With a desire to befriend him, he spoke again,
"I am Bai Bufei!
From the Bai family of Yunyan City!
If Young Friend Jiang has time, you are welcome to visit my Bai family!"
At this point!
The plump man paused, his voice lowering to a whisper, reaching Jiang Yi's ears,
"Young Friend Jiang, I observed your Martial Art just now. Perhaps there is some connection between you and me!"
The Bai family of Yunyan City, huh?
Jiang Yi recalled his earlier conversation with Hu Zhong, where this aristocratic family was discussed.
Could it be that there truly was a remnant of that Martial Art?
His subsequent whispered words further confirmed it for him!
It seemed it might not be false!
"My surname is Jiang, and my given name is Yi. I will pay a visit in the next few days!"
"In the next few days?"
Bai Bufei was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, his fleshy face jiggling as he smiled,
"Haha, well said, well said!"
"At that time, if Young Friend Jiang comes, I, Bufei, will certainly sweep the floor to welcome you!"
Jiang Yi cupped his hands, said no more, and leaped down from the pavilion!
The several people present saw this, and their eyes were filled with coldness!
"Named Jiang Yi?"
"As far as I know, in the nearby major cities, and even in the ancient Hong City!
There doesn't seem to be an aristocratic family named Jiang!"
"Could it be a Loose Cultivator Martial Artist who obtained an astonishing Opportunity?"
"If so, then it's undoubtedly much easier to handle!"
"Haha, not necessarily!"
"What if he's a hidden true disciple of some great Sect, who happened to be ordered to descend the mountain and enter the world!
It's not impossible!"
Bai Bufei laughed, speaking at the appropriate moment!
"Hmph, an arrogant fellow!"
"So disrespectful, that boy will suffer greatly sooner or later..."
"I'm not watching anymore, I'll take my leave first."
Someone stood up, snorted coldly, and turned to go downstairs.
Two or three others exchanged glances!
"Hey, Brother Yue, why are you leaving?"
"Wait for this King!"
"Yes, wait for me too..."
Seemingly with great tacit agreement, they descended the stairs one after another.
Bai Bufei watched the four Kings gradually depart, opened his mouth, wanting to say something!
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