Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Should be the Ranking of Celebrities...
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Going to the city of Sakura, with Yan Que examining the map to confirm the location, Zeng Yi wouldn't get lost. Finally, before it got dark, they arrived at the city.
"Wow, this city is so big, so lively!" Yan Que exclaimed excitely, looking at the wide streets, bustling crowds, and various shops.
"Hehe, this is a major city, of course it can't be compared to the small city of Shundin," Zeng Yi smiled and said.
He also observed this city and was relieved that it was not as prosperous as Suotuo City. After all, Suotuo City was one of the major cities ranked second in the Kingdom of Balak, while Sakura City was just one of the main cities in the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Let's find a place to eat first," Zeng Yi suggested.
As a swordsman, Zeng Yi not only enjoyed practicing swordsmanship and drinking wine, but also had a passion for food. Since he came to a foreign place, he naturally wanted to try the local food multiple times to satisfy his love for food.
They found a high-end restaurant and enjoyed a hearty meal with Yan Que and Xiao Ju.
Although they spent quite a bit of money, it wasn't a problem. It was his own money, and he was happy to use it for enjoyment. Moreover, besides using it for this purpose, he couldn't think of any other use for the money. As for cultivation and improving his strength, the money he had on him was not enough.
After finishing their meal, Zeng Yi took Yan Que to the Spirit Hall of the city to register and claim their monthly allowance as soul masters. Zeng Yi received his allowance without any issues, relieved that the Spirit Hall didn't put a bounty on him. It seemed that the assassination attempt he encountered in Suotuo City was just the personal will of someone from the Spirit Hall.
This made Zeng Yi feel relieved. After all, no one wanted to be pursued all the time and live a life full of anxiety. Moreover, it was the Spirit Hall, the strongest on the continent, that was after him.
Better not mess with them.
"Master, where are we going next?" Yan Que asked. Her face, with some sparrow-like cheeks, was filled with excitement. She held a small booklet in her hand, which was her proof as a soul master.
Zeng Yi looked at the scene on the street. There were still many people and shops open for business. The dimly lit night view was quite beautiful.
It was still early, so let's take Little Yan Que to that place and have some fun. He thought to himself, then said to Yan Que, "Let's go, master will take you to an interesting place." As he spoke, he looked at Yan Que's puzzled expression and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
After inquiring about the location of the Soul Fighting Arena in the city, Zeng Yi quickly brought Yan Que to a huge and magnificent black building.
The exterior of the building sparkled with neon lights, occasionally accompanied by intense shouts. Standing in front of this building, resembling a giant beast, Yan Que could even sense its restless energy.
"Master, what place is this?" Yan Que asked.
"This is your training task for tonight, you will fight in this Sakura Grand Soul Fighting Arena," Zeng Yi said.
"Do I have to fight someone?" Yan Que became a little anxious upon hearing Zeng Yi's words. Although she became a soul master, she was only a one-star soul master, and her strength was not strong. Other than fighting with her master, Zeng Yi, she had never fought against other soul masters. This sudden request made her feel nervous.
"But, master, my strength is so weak, how can I defeat others?" Yan Que nervously asked.
"Hahaha, it's alright. The soul fights in the arena are between soul masters of the same level. Just like you, a one-star soul master will fight against another one-star soul master. So, don't worry," Zeng Yi explained with a smile.
"As my disciple, Little Yan Que, you won't even be able to win against someone whose strength is similar to yours?" Faced with the questioning from his master, Yan Que couldn't stand it and angrily said, "How is that possible? I will definitely be stronger than them. If I fight against someone with the same soul power as me, I will definitely not lose."
She had observed the training of those one-star soul masters while she was still a student at the Soul Master Academy. Their training couldn't be compared to the level of rigor and intensity Zeng Yi put her through. Under his strict and arduous training, she had endured and persevered. She had never considered herself inferior to others since she was a child.
"That's right, you should maintain that confidence."
"By the way, master, what is this stone tablet? Why are there names written all over it?" Yan Que pointed to a tall stone tablet in front and asked her master.
"Oh, well, this is actually a celebrity monument. You should know that in the Soul Fighting Arena, powerful soul masters can gain popularity, wealth, and even the attention of major forces in this place. The names on this stone tablet are those who have achieved honor in the arena and are remembered by others," Zeng Yi thought for a moment and explained to Yan Que.
Actually, he made it up. He didn't understand the purpose of this stone tablet either. But since there were names written on it, it should serve that purpose. In front of his disciple, he had to maintain the appearance of a knowledgeable master.
"Wow, so that's how it is!" Yan Que looked at her master with admiration after hearing the explanation.
"Hehe, the names written here are those who died in the arena, idiots."
At this moment, a passerby walked by them, sneered, and looked at Zeng Yi disdainfully, as if he was looking at a fool. Then he entered the entrance of the Soul Fighting Arena.
Zeng Yi: ...
Yan Que: ...
A gust of night wind blew past, Zeng Yi stood alone in the wind.
"Hehehe, none of this matters. Let's go in quickly," Zeng Yi smiled awkwardly and hurriedly pulled Yan Que into the Sakura Grand Soul Fighting Arena.
Ah ah ah, this is so embarrassing! Hey! Little Yan Que, what's with that look in your eyes? I'm your master, you brat! Don't look at me like that.
Zeng Yi brought Yan Que to the registration counter and registered her for the soul fighting qualification. He let her use the name "Yan Que" for her soul fighting, with the same pronunciation but different characters.
Then it was time for the soul fighting rankings. Not only did Yan Que participate in the soul fighting, Zeng Yi also participated. Since they were here, they might as well claim the gold coin reward for winning in the soul fighting.
Who would complain about having too much money?
Soon, Yan Que's soul fight began.
"Come on, little Yan Que," Zeng Yi encouraged her.
"Meow~" Xiao Ju also cheered for her.
"Master, I will definitely win this soul fight," encouraged by her master and Xiao Ju, Yan Que's confidence increased. She raised her hand and clenched her fist, making a promise.
"Master, I'm going now."
"Well, make sure not to lose! You can win ten gold soul coins!" After hearing these words, Yan Que stumbled for a moment, turned around and gave her master a resentful look.
How could he encourage her like this? Shouldn't he say that even if she loses, she should strive to improve and win in the future?
Yan Que stepped onto the soul fighting stage, standing in the center of the huge arena, surrounded by many people, and her nervousness increased. Her palms were sweaty.
Yan Que's young age didn't surprise the audience, as it was normal for a soul fight between one-star soul masters. Judging by Yan Que's appearance, they estimated that she had just become a soul master.
Her opponent was a slightly chubby boy who looked one or two years older than Yan Que, around ten years old.
Upon seeing this, the audience lost interest. What's so exciting about a fight between two children?
"The soul fight begins!" The host shouted and immediately jumped off the stage, leaving the arena to the two soul masters.
The battle began, and Yan Que's expression instantly became serious. She stared at her opponent, drew the long sword on her back, and assumed a fighting stance.
Her opponent, the boy, immediately activated his martial soul. Based on his appearance, he had a beast martial soul, a rhinoceros. A silver horn on his forehead shone brightly.
[Name: Pang Wei]
[Martial Soul: Silver Horned Rhinoceros]
[Soul Power: Level 13 (Soul Master)]
Zeng Yi, sitting in the audience, looked at Yan Que's opponent's information and shook his head.
Although this boy had a higher soul power than Yan Que, being one level higher, the silver-horned rhinoceros martial soul was considered a good beast martial soul. However, it was still not comparable to Yan Que's elemental martial soul, and she also had good swordsmanship. If this boy didn't have any other means, Yan Que should be able to easily defeat him.
I thought she would lose, but I didn't expect her opponent to be so weak. It looks like I'll earn quite a bit of money today. Well, Yan Que is still young, I'll keep this money for her for now and give it back to her when she grows up.
Suddenly, Zeng Yi stood up from his seat, looked around in astonishment, and furrowed his brow.
Disappeared?
Zeng Yi had just felt a presence locking onto him, but it disappeared in an instant. He looked at Xiao Ju on his shoulder and saw it looking at him with confusion.
Xiao Ju didn't sense this presence? As a cat with a keen sense of detecting aura, it shouldn't be like this.
Could it be my imagination?
An uneasy feeling surged up from the bottom of Zeng Yi's heart.
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