Chapter 42 Preliminary Competition
The next day, Yujingtai.
The original time for the preliminary round was eight o'clock on the second day of the opening ceremony, which was exactly the same as eight o'clock in the morning for contemporary college students. But just like reality, there will always be someone who comes to the scene one or two hours in advance and kills everyone.
In view of the appeal of Lord Rock, the Seven Stars held an emergency meeting after the opening ceremony and expanded the venue for the preliminary round overnight so that it could accommodate everyone.
But even so, the arena was already filled with people before the game even started.
At a glance, not to mention the young and middle-aged people gearing up, even the elderly and children are eager to try.
There are even people holding a military book there and studying it carefully.
What's more, they even took this book "The Art of War by Philosophical Masters" and memorized it by rote.
This look looks very much like a candidate studying hard before an exam.
With yesterday's experience, Ningguang and Keqing, who hosted the competition, came to the scene early in the morning.
They saw people arriving at Yujing Terrace one after another at Mao Shi, and immediately decided to send additional Qianyan Army to maintain order.
It turns out they were right.
With so many people gathered in this place, it would be very exciting if someone was willing to set a fire.
"Wow, who is this person?"
"Is this... a Natal person? There are such beautiful Natal people?"
"Look at that delicate face, it's not inferior to Master Keqing!"
Suddenly, there was a burst of noise at the scene, and it sounded like a very good-looking girl had arrived at the scene.
Originally Keqing was very calm, but when she heard "not inferior to Lord Keqing" she still couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
No one had ever talked about her appearance before. Keqing also knew that her appearance was very outstanding, but she had never cared about it.
But for some reason, she felt a little uncomfortable when she heard everyone say this.
What is the reason...
"Well... Natalie is here too. I really hope they can meet in the finals."
Seeing this movement, it goes without saying that Ning Guang was able to figure out who had arrived at the scene.
"them?"
Ke Qing was keenly aware of the key words.
"Yes." Ningguang said disapprovingly, "Don't you know? When Ningzhe traveled to Nata, he had a fight with Natalie, and Natalie lost miserably that time."
Ningzhe, travels to Nata, and fights Natalie?
"How do you know so much?"
Ke Qing regained consciousness and stared at Ning Guang with a suspicious look on her face.
"You really don't know?"
Ning Guang's acting skills are also very realistic. He said with a look of disbelief: "I thought everyone knew about this. It turns out that Miss Keqing, don't you know?"
"..."
Keqing took a deep breath, then turned to look at the crowd.
The time is almost here and there is no need to get entangled with Ning Guang.
Yes, that's right, it's not necessary.
"hehe..."
Looking at Ke Qing's appearance, Ning Guang shook his head and chuckled twice.
Yuhengxing...that's not all I know.
For example, some people often go to Yunhai Bookstore to see Ningzhe for official reasons, and then they often come out with a smile on their face...
But of course, Ning Guang would not say these words.
"Hey, Mr. Degui, you are here too! And Xiao Qian, long time no see..."
Hearing the familiar voice, Ning Guang smiled.
Finally here, today’s protagonist.
That's right, Ningzhe arrived at Yujing Terrace just now.
Check it out, what a fine tradition, not shabby.
After Ningzhe arrived, Qian Yanjun, who was standing guard, quickly reported that all the contestants had arrived.
After receiving the specific information, Ning Guang nodded, stood on the high platform, and spoke to everyone:
"From now until four o'clock in the afternoon, there will be a total of three hours of competition time. During the competition, anyone can choose their opponent at will, as long as both parties agree and it can start under the supervision of one or more Qianyan Army."
"Everyone has an initial point, and those who lose a round will be disqualified. After the time is up, they will be ranked according to their scores, and the top ten will advance to the next stage. Do you have any questions?"
"No more! Master Tianquan explained it very carefully!"
The one who spoke was naturally Ningzhe.
But except for him and Natalie, everyone looked thoughtful. Only Ningzhe seemed to be particularly honest.
"Very good... Since there is no doubt, I declare that this Liyue Millennium Contest has officially begun!"
Ningguang was very satisfied with her brother's support and smiled.
"The competition has officially started, everyone can start on their own."
Seeing everyone looking thoughtful, Ke Qing had no choice but to speak up and remind her.
After Keqing said this, everyone in the audience suddenly reacted and quickly dispersed.
Either thinking about countermeasures or looking for someone to compete with, everyone became busy in an instant.
In the crowd, Ningzhe remained motionless, holding an apple in his hand.
Well...he hasn't had breakfast yet, so what's the rush?
Natalie also looked around and found Ningzhe and felt relieved. She did not take the initiative to look for him. Instead, she took the initiative to challenge other players.
She believed that she could reach the finals, and she also believed that Ningzhe could reach the finals.
And the battlefield she wanted... was not the small stage of the preliminary round. She wanted to defeat him in the finals in front of all Liyue people.
——Then drag him back to Nata.
Well, what bad intentions could Natalie have?
Of course, Ningzhe, who was still thinking about how to eat apples, had no idea about these things.
"Hey, Mr. Degui is so fierce?"
After walking around for two random rounds, in just ten minutes, the owner of Hong Kong, Degui, who failed to win three bowls, actually won one game and scored two points.
Ningzhe also knew the person he was playing chess with, he seemed to be Shitou, the boss of Jie Cuixing.
At this moment, the boss who likes cutting stones was sitting blankly in his chair with a look of disbelief on his face, as if he never expected that he would be killed instantly by an old man.
"Hmph, young man, learn more."
Degui curled up his beard and turned to look for the next person quite contentedly.
Oops...
I can't tell, your brain works very fast when you get older.
Ningzhe walked over curiously and asked Shitou with some doubts: "How did you lose to Mr. Degui? Could it be that he smashed him to death with a hotel?"
"..."
Seeing Ningzhe approaching with a puzzled look on his face and stabbing him in the face, Shitou glanced at Ningzhe with some resentment.
Then, he let out a long sigh and said: "As expected of someone who failed to win three games in Hong Kong. Although I feel unhappy about losing, it is within the rules after all."
After saying that, Shitou stood up, patted Ningzhe on the shoulder, and then walked out of the venue with a lonely look on his face.
"Three bowls but not Hong Kong?"
Looking at Shi Shi's retreating back, Ningzhe's eyes flickered a few times, and he seemed to have guessed how Degui won.
Although this method is despicable, it is within the rules after all.
"Well...we have to find a way to stop him."
Ningzhe held his forehead, looked at Degui who had already started the second game not far away, and thought about the method.
Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from the other side of the arena.
"Congratulations to Miss Natalie for winning her second consecutive victory. As the first contestant to win consecutively, she will receive a bonus point!"
What?
Ningzhe turned around in surprise and looked at the side where the news was being broadcast.
Coincidentally, Natalie was also looking at Ningzhe.
Seeing Ningzhe looking over, the girl raised her head proudly, like a dazzling peacock showing off her victory.
Tsk...
Although she was a little surprised, Ningzhe didn't feel surprised after discovering that she was the one who won the winning streak.
But...
Chapter completed!