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Unlike the Olympic Games he had seen in his previous life, the arena of this Demon Sealing Ceremony was more like a deadly duel in the martial arts world.
Right?
The more I look at it, the more something seems off: Do people from Dongzhou really bleed during festivals?
Even he, a young Chinese man, thought it was a bit outrageous.
However, the top prize in this contest seems to be quite something.
This is why the operator forums, which originally disliked the arena, are discussing this Demon Sealing Ceremony so enthusiastically.
The prize was actually a legendary sealed artifact—
That "Sunset Bow" was chosen by a certain "Flying Light" god in ancient times to shoot down the "Immortal Dragon Lord"!
In modern scientific terms, this... is a dangerous thing capable of destroying "time reference points" and causing the entire dimension to begin overlapping and collapsing with other world lines!
And he himself is now the reference point that anchors Tifa, the current Chosen One of the 'Flying Light'...
Li Pu frowned slightly.
Good heavens, no wonder Bahamut was so determined to steal this "Sunset Bow".
So after all that... they were after me?
Chapter 145 When will the first demon-sealing take place?
Li Pu fell asleep without realizing it.
Fortunately, the alarm clock on the terminal went off right on time, pulling him out of his drowsy state.
He sat up groggily, his eyes half-open and half-closed, still dazed at the boundary between dream and reality.
Even when he was asleep, he was still busy in his dreams.
Long before he spanked Chun-Li, during his sleep, he had already entered the little bean's dream of a sea of flowers.
However, the trip was a complete failure—they neither bumped into Alice nor saw the little bean in person.
After defeating Chun-Li, checking the information on the Demon Sealing Ceremony, and falling asleep again...
He wandered into that familiar sea of flowers once again.
Just like last time, after searching for a long time, I didn't see a single person.
Then, the alarm clock rang.
He couldn't help but let out a long yawn, rubbing his eyes and muttering to himself:
"Forget it, I don't believe that if I come here to stake out every day, I still won't run into her."
After washing up and getting ready, Li Pu prepared to set off.
Today I need to go into the ring, learn some skills, and keep an eye on my master, Chunli.
As for Alice... it's okay that she hasn't appeared yet, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future anyway.
As soon as Li Pu opened the door, he saw a breakfast neatly placed at the doorway.
The hot milk, boiled eggs, and vibrant green cabbage inside are particularly eye-catching.
The boy sighed. He knew without even guessing that Chunli must have secretly placed it here.
He turned to look at the next room and saw that the door was wide open. Chun-Li and Bahamut had already left, and only a cleaning lady dressed in simple clothes was busy tidying up the room.
Back in his room, he gulped down the milk in a few mouthfuls, casually stuffed the egg into his pocket, and went downstairs out of the hotel.
……
As dawn broke, the opium dens and brothels that had been operating all night along the streets finally closed for the day.
People gradually gathered in front of the breakfast stalls, and the steaming aroma of food wafted through the air. Sleepy-eyed people began to sit down and eat their breakfast.
Li Pu wasn't in a hurry, so he casually found a breakfast stall by the roadside and sat down.
He took the still-warm egg out of his pocket, tapped it gently on the corner of the table, and slowly began to peel it.
He wasn't in a hurry to register—
Firstly, it's only six in the morning, the registration office probably isn't even open yet;
Secondly, the breakfast stalls were lined up one after another, bustling with noise and full of life, making it a good place to gather information.
As for the third...
Having eaten dry bread for so long at the firm, the moment he smelled the strong aroma of fried dough sticks, soy milk, and steamed buns, his cravings were already being whetted.
The egg Chunli gave me has already been eaten.
The subtle workings of the "Sandwich Star" talent within the body—excess energy is quietly transforming into abundant life force, as if it has an invisible "external energy warehouse."
He wanted to eat his fill.
Even if you're not afraid of overeating, having a bloated stomach is still not very comfortable.
After all, he doesn't actually have a huge stomach.
After thinking it over, I decided to order a basket of pork soup dumplings, a fried dough stick, a small fried cake that came out of the pan with the fried dough stick, a small bowl of savory tofu pudding, a small bowl of sweet soy milk, and a bowl of wontons.
It emphasizes the principle of ensuring that everyone receives equal treatment.
After hesitating for a moment, I added another chive pancake.
After all, without chive dumplings, it's like lacking nutrition.
What should I do if I don't get enough nutrition without chive dumplings?
Who will supplement the missing nutrients?
[Intelligence Gathering lv.0 (Beginner) activated!]
As I was eating, bits and pieces of useful information, filtered through various channels, drifted into my ears—
"Have you heard? The eldest young master of the Jin family in the capital is also going to join the Demon Sealing Ceremony arena this time!"
"Really? With their status and family background, why would they sign a death contract and fight like their lives depend on it?"
"It's not just him! Quite a few prominent agents from all over the country have come this time!"
"Wow... if you ask me, I don't know what got into the Admiral this time, the prizes he's offering are really outrageous—"
"—It's that sunset bow that 'shots down the sun'!"
"what?!"
"Go crazy!"
"Oh my god! This wasteful thing! Is it something you can just take out casually? My ancestors—!"
"Hey, the son sells his grandfather's land without a care! Why are you bothered by this? Let's just watch the show!"
"You haven't noticed, there are a lot more foreign girls on the streets these days!"
"What are you saying! What kind of talk is this!...Is this even human language?!"
"Young man! If the Sunset Bow weren't there to keep things in check, do you know how much chaos would ensue and how many people would die!"
"I know, I know~ It's the same old story, I've heard it since I was a kid!"
"It's just about suppressing fallen dragons and evil spirits, right?"
"Eastern Continent has been peaceful for so many years, where would a dragon come from? You've lived to such an old age, have you really seen one with your own eyes?"
"If you ask me—the iron chains of the chain Longjing tea shop are so rusted they're about to break. Nobody's even touched them in years!"
"You—! The 'Immortal' Dragon Lord! Didn't your elders mention this to you!?"
"Let's go! Registration for the arena has started again, let's go watch the fun!"
"That's right! They fought from morning till night, blood was everywhere—I'd never seen anything like this before, except for beheadings at the market!"
"Wow, the arena registration opened so early?"
"Hey, in a hurry to be reborn!"
"There are so many people coming from all over the country for Sunset Bow, we simply can't keep up... Do you still want some? If not, I'll take it away!"
"..."
Li Pu put down the small soup spoon in his hand.
The wonton soup in the bowl was still steaming, the seaweed was soft and smooth, the dried shrimp was salty and fresh, and the spiciness of the pepper was still tingling on the tongue.
The hot soup warmed me from my throat all the way to my stomach, and a light sweat broke out on my forehead.
As he chewed on the last half of the thin-skinned, tender wonton, he pondered what he had just heard—it seemed that Bahamut and his master Chunli were not the only ones eyeing the "Sunset Bow."
However, starting registration so early is indeed a bit against the habits of Qing Dynasty civil servants.
But now it's much easier; I don't need to look for the way anymore, I just follow the crowd.
However, as Li Pu walked forward with the crowd, his brows furrowed more and more tightly.
The breakfast I just ate felt stuck in my stomach, heavy and tasteless.
Along the roadside, some people knelt with withered reeds stuck in their hair, their heads bowed, and signs that read "Selling sons and daughters" placed in front of them; some women were naked and wrapped in tattered straw mats, their bodies openly hawked for sale, the cries rough and harsh, mingling with the cold morning wind.
This noisy yet oppressive scene had already begun in front of the arena registration hall.
Just then, a luxurious procession of eight-bearer sedan chairs broke the silence of the scene.
The sedan chair was adorned with gold and colorful decorations, and guards cleared the way, making a grand entrance that drew the attention of passersby, who whispered among themselves, "Is that someone from the Jin family?"
Li Pu was taken aback and immediately sensed something was wrong!
Sure enough, the next second!
As soon as the sedan curtain was lifted, the person who stepped down glanced around and immediately locked onto him in the crowd!
Then, to everyone's even greater astonishment, "H District Martial Arts Champion" Golden Hairy Boy shouted "Master!" and rushed towards Li Pu in three quick steps.
"Master! You really came!"
"I knew you'd come to be the number one demon sealer!"
Li Pu slapped his forehead speechlessly.
How did we run into each other again...?
Chapter 146 Alice with a Grimace
Just as he was having a headache, Li Pu vaguely caught a glimpse of a familiar figure appearing behind the crowd—it was Alice.
While everyone's attention was focused on him and Jin Bao'er, the bright young girl holding a candied hawthorn was quietly walking over and giving a small gold coin to each of the poor people selling their children on the street, as well as to those women who were barely clothed.
Upon noticing this, the pimp was about to rush forward and violently confiscate the gold coins from the women's hands when Alice raised her hand and pointed—
The person instantly transformed into a naked woman as well.
Li Pu found her skinny, stick-like figure uninteresting.
Just as the newly transformed "woman" screamed in panic and once again attracted everyone's attention, Alice proudly raised her chin, took a bite of the candied hawthorn as if rewarding herself, and then quietly disappeared into the crowd.
"..."
"It looks like a ghost..." Li Pu couldn't help but mutter under his breath, wanting to chase after it but still unable to find it.
Before he could fully recover from Alice's "little episode," he felt a tight grip on his wrist. Looking up, he realized that Jin Bao'er had already grabbed his arm warmly.
"Master! Over here!" Jin Bao'er's voice was clear and bright, her face full of undisguised excitement. "I already made arrangements. The registration area is right ahead, so we don't need to queue!"
As he spoke, he almost half-pulled and half-led Li Pu towards the entrance of the club. His movements were as nimble as a young martial artist, yet he deliberately softened his grip on Li Pu, as if afraid of hurting the boy.
"It's so good to see you again!" He turned his head and looked at Li Pu with burning eyes, his tone full of undisguised admiration.
Possessing such extraordinary power, he remained hidden in the streets, never revealing his brilliance...
That's a true master!
At this moment, the surrounding crowd cast surprised and curious glances, but Jin Bao'er was completely oblivious and remained enthusiastic: "Master, after we register, let's go to the private room upstairs in the club! I specially reserved a spot; it's quiet and we can see the whole place clearly."
He spoke quickly and rapidly, yet his demeanor remained respectful throughout.
"Forehead……"