Chapter 491 : Don't Hurt My Brother
Compared to contestants like Lu Chengwen, the busiest were actually the Zhang family members.
As soon as Zhang Shen'er returned, she was surrounded by family members asking questions.
"Shen'er ah, you know Chen Sanliang? How did you meet? What's your impression of him?"
"Shen'er ah, I think that Sima Jiannan is also very good, did you pay attention to him?"
"Shen'er ah, do the Chen brothers have the succession power, do you know?"
Zhang Shen'er had just suffered a setback with Lu Chengwen and was repeatedly warned before leaving not to reveal her identity.
At this moment, she was extremely restless, just wanted to cry.
"I don't know! If you want to know something, go ask yourselves! I don't know!"
Zhang Shen'er returned to her room, fiercely slamming the door.
Outside, a group of elders looked at each other, completely bewildered.
Old Master Zhang sat in the study, important family members all present.
Zhang Jiucheng walked in from outside: "Father."
"How's the situation?"
"The three Chen brothers have each closed their doors, not going to the restaurant for dinner and drinks, nor any visitors. But the three brothers just talked in Chen Sanliang's room for over twenty minutes."
Old Master Zhang nodded: "This is for arranging tomorrow's battle."
"Should they be put in the same group?"
The Old Master shook his head: "No, separate them. If they fight among themselves, someone will definitely withdraw directly, making way for their brother."
"I thought so too."
A secretary used a computer to display the intelligence of all personnel still in the battle, the large screen switching progressively.
"Currently, among those we can select, there will likely be seven finalists."
"Including the three Chen brothers, also Sun Ze who won by a fluke today, Sima Jiannan of the Sima family, and also..."
Old Master Zhang waved his hand, the secretary stopped.
"Let me see the information on the three Chen brothers again."
The secretary quickly brought it up.
Old Master Zhang stared at the screen for a long time.
Zhang Jiucheng said: "Father, is there something wrong?"
The Old Master shook his head: "Jiucheng, look at these three young men, none of them look like their talent is exhausted."
"...Uh... mm."
"So, three brothers so promising, and no trend of talent exhaustion. According to their age, relying on cultivation to reach Tiansimen should be completely expectable."
Zhang Jiucheng nodded.
"Since it's like this, the family can completely focus on cultivating them. Why come be a live-in son-in-law?"
Zhang Jiucheng smiled: "Perhaps, this is Chen Ergou's brilliance."
"How so?"
"Three brothers, send one to marry into our family. In the future, they can openly use our Zhang family's resources to help..."
Zhang Jiucheng paused: "You mean... they deliberately let the two strongest protect the weakest one to marry into our family! After it's done, the strongest combat power still remains the Chen family's pillar, while the weakest one fulfills the marriage role, not only can use the Tianmen Dan to reach Tiansimen, but can also become a communication bridge between our Zhang family and the Chen family?"
The Old Master nodded: "There's this possibility."
Zhang Jiucheng snorted coldly: "Play tricks with the Zhang family? They are still too tender. We'll assign the two strongest combat powers, besides their three, to fight Chen Sanliang!"
"If Chen Sanliang can defeat two and still win, it proves he is indeed the strongest among the three Chen brothers; if Chen Sanliang is eliminated, then Chen Sanjin and Chen Sandun will smoothly enter the next round. Hehe, the Chen family must have one master son become our Zhang family's outstanding son-in-law. Father, what do you think of this?"
"Mm, let's do it this way. First send Chen Sanliang's battle information, observe their reaction."
"Yes."
...
Lu Chengwen almost died of anger when he saw his battle information.
Li Chengze and Zhan Bo.
Among the top 10 hottest contenders in this martial arts marriage contest, ranked fourth and fifth, two masters.
These two, let alone two, he couldn't even beat one.
But now the rumors outside were making him sound incredibly divine. These two would definitely team up to eliminate him first.
Qi Meishao was very dissatisfied: "What does this Zhang family mean? Isn't this clearly targeting Master?"
Lu Chengwen felt furious inside but appeared very calm.
"Meishao, all abnormal operations by the opponent have a purpose. Encountering such things, don't rush to get angry first. Think about the opponent's purpose. From the opponent's perspective, think why they are doing this, what benefits it brings them? Among the several consequences of doing this, which is beneficial to them, which is beneficial to us."
Qi Meishao paused, nodded: "I understand, Master."
Lu Chengwen scratched his head and ears: "These old guys are playing tricks on me."
Qi Meishao said: "Actually, there are only two possibilities. One is you get eliminated; the other is you defeat two very strong opponents and successfully advance."
Qi Meishao tried to analyze: "If you lose, those two masters will continue to duel, one master will advance. For them, it's not much of a loss..."
"And if you win..."
Qi Meishao had a sudden realization: "It proves your strength is even greater than the two of them combined! I understand, it's because Master you've been hiding your strength, and today won without even making a move, so they want to know how deep your trump card really is!"
Lu Chengwen nodded: "Should be like this."
Qi Meishao said: "Master, let's think conversely. Them saying this means they've been watching you, means you've already entered the key observation list of the Zhang family's eldest young miss and Zhang family elders! If you can win this match tomorrow, it will prove your strength. They will hope you can win."
Lu Chengwen sighed: "These two, I can't beat even one."
"Xueying and I will go beat them into cripples tonight."
Lu Chengwen smiled, waved his hand: "That's too much of a grandson move."
Lu Chengwen sighed deeply. For the Tianmen Dan, he wanted it too much.
A pill that directly raises one to Tiansimen, how awesome!
Without strength, standing before Long Aotian and Zhao Ritian, he had no confidence.
Had to carefully coax these two lords.
If his strength was comparable to theirs, then there would be fun in the future. At least when fighting, he wouldn't be too lacking.
And from a long-term perspective, these two prodigies Long Aotian and Zhao Ritian would definitely develop frantically.
His own progress speed must be diligently increased!
Once the gap reached a point where he had absolutely no ability to resist, then his villain script would be completely unpushable.
The only choice would be to die at Long Aotian's hands, or at Zhao Ritian's hands.
Lu Chengwen sighed deeply.
This is the rule of the world, every world is the same.
Like doing business, the more money you have, the more you can be the most awesome one behind the scenes, the stronger your ability to bear risks, the higher the profit margin you get...
The less money you have, the more you need to calculate meticulously everywhere, need to put in several times more effort than others everywhere, and possibly one wrong move will send you back to square one...
Ancient martial artists are the same. Long Aotian and Zhao Ritian are strong enough, so they don't worry about who they encounter.
For them, encountering anyone is the same, no difference.
Anyway, it's all thrashing. Who isn't thrashed when beaten?
So, they will get the Tianmen Dan, become stronger.
And next time, who knows what kind of competition it will be. They will again stand at the forefront, with a huge advantage to compete with himself, and those ordinary people like himself.
The world has never been fair.
Lu Chengwen felt extremely dejected, finally said gloomily: "I've decided, tomorrow I will announce my withdrawal. You two prepare, we're going back."
"Oh."
Qi Meishao felt somewhat sad. She knew her master really wanted the Tianmen Dan.
Unfortunately, she couldn't help with this kind of thing.
Said she was the best cauldron, she also worked very hard, but the further it went... the thinner the essence true qi Master could refine became.
Now, one touch and it was like a faucet leaking,不堪其用 (bu kan qi yong - unbearable for its use/useless). Already unable to provide Master with the initial high-efficiency cultivation effect.
Lu Chengwen looked up, saw Qi Meishao even more dejected than himself, immediately knew what she was thinking.
Laughed heartily, pretended to be relaxed, pulled her over, let her sit in his lap.
"Don't overthink." Lu Chengwen gently comforted her: "I'm with you because I like you, because you're charming enough, I'm head over heels for you, I can feel love and happiness with you. Other things are not important."
"But, people are clearly a cauldron..."
"Aiya, that was me joking with you." Lu Chengwen said: "I'm a bad guy! Just like to bully people. Good Meishao don't think so much. Striving for the top is my mission, my own responsibility, not yours. You just need to do your part well."
"Look, you've helped me so much in business. Without you, could I go out traveling so easily?"
Qi Meishao smiled sadly: "Meishao is useless."
"Mm... go take a bath, you'll be useful immediately."
"Ah? Now?"
"Right, is there a problem?"
Qi Meishao blushed, suppressing a smile: "No problem, all listen to Master."
...
Xiao Houzi wore children's swimwear, sunglasses, lay on a sun lounger, basking in the sun.
"Battle list out?"
"Yes." San'er bowed: "The Zhang family seems to want to test Boss Lu's bottom line, so arranged two rather outstanding ones to deal with Boss Lu. With Boss Lu's strength, tomorrow I'm afraid..."
Xiao Houzi smiled.
"What are those two called?"
"One is Li Chengze, the other Zhan Bo."
"You go talk to them."
"Yes."
"Teach them about etiquette, rules, etc., for tomorrow's battle."
"Yes."
"Cannot hurt my gege."
"Understood." San'er said: "What if they don't listen?"
Xiao Houzi took off her glasses, sat up, looked at San'er: "How could they not listen? They must listen! For gege, they must understand reason."
"Your Highness rest assured, I understand."
"Go then, ai, can't let others find out!"
"Yes!"
...
At this moment, in a room.
Li Chengze and Zhan Bo were drinking together.
"Brother, please!"
"Please!"
Finished one cup, the two looked at each other and smiled.
"Tomorrow..."
"Hahahaha! Number one seed contestant, of course, we brothers will jointly besiege!"
"Hahahaha!"
Ding Dong!
"Who is it?"
"Your San Ge (Third Brother)."
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