The National University of Glory Tournament had ended, and the portal to the Fringe had been successfully closed. There was no need to stay in Shangjing, so Lin Feng planned to return to Guanglin.
Hongyun University was his base.
After winning the championship of the Glory of Glory Tournament, he wanted to bring the other members of the Alliance back to Hongyun University to carry out his next plan.
As for his plan to become a king, he still had half a year to prepare, so he wasn't in a hurry.
His family would stay in Shangjing.
Shangjing was the political center of China and the safest place among the 12 base cities.
There were 20 Guardians here, and there were even Sovereigns guarding them.
They had killed too many people in the Fringe this time. Just the number of foreign kings that died at their hands was more than 20.
If the people who died because the portal was closed were included, the number would be even higher.
The otherworlders didn't know the truth yet and already hated him to the core. They had issued a bounty of 100 billion. If they knew that he was the one who closed the portal, they would probably launch an even crazier revenge.
Lin Feng was worried that someone would use his family to threaten him, so leaving his family in Shangjing was the best choice.
The night before Lin Feng was about to leave Shangjing, he received an invitation to a banquet.
Lin Feng wasn't interested in banquets, but the person who sent the invitation was Hong Tao, so he couldn't refuse.
Not only Lin Feng, but the other members of the Avengers also received invitations.
At 7 PM, after dinner, Lin Feng and the others gathered together.
"It's so uncomfortable to wear these clothes!"
Yu Qiao complained as he pulled at his collar.
Today was a banquet, a formal occasion, so everyone dressed up. Yu Qiao even wore a suit, so he didn't look sloppy anymore and was more serious.
"You don't have to wear it!" Yun Tianqi said with a smile.
Usually, Yu Qiao dressed casually, but today he was dressed so formally.
"Do you think I want to? I just want to leave a good impression," Yu Qiao said.
Today's banquet was actually a celebration banquet.
To celebrate the closure of the portal in the Fringe.
There would be important figures attending the banquet, so it was a good opportunity for people to seek support from major factions and organizations.
Yu Qiao also had this plan, which was why he dressed up.
"Don't waste your energy. This has nothing to do with you."
Yun Tianqi smiled.
In order to obtain a spot in Project King, other than having absolute strength, the other option was to rely on the votes of netizens.
Those with absolute strength naturally didn't need support. They could rely on their own strength.
However, there were very few people with this kind of skill. Even the previous All-Stars didn't have this kind of confidence.
If he wanted to get the votes of the fans, he would have to rely on the help of the club or other forces.
With the support of a faction, they could provide resources. At the same time, their popularity and exposure would be higher, giving them an advantage.
It wasn't just some forces. Even the 12 base cities attached great importance to the plan of becoming a Conqueror. They would also train people they had high hopes for.
Every Challenger was very important to a base city, as they were responsible for the stability of the base city.
As for the Satellite City that did not have a protective divine artifact and could be attacked by the demon beasts at any time, the existence of a King was even more important.
Normally, a Satellite City would only have three Kings.
Investing resources to nurture someone who had the potential to become a King, and then that person would fulfill the agreement after becoming a King. This was a win-win situation.
Yu Qiao wanted to be nurtured by a faction and participate in Project King, but obviously, he wasn't the best choice.
Yu Qiao wasn't discouraged by the repeated blows. Instead, he sneered disdainfully. "You've just been beaten up, yet you still have the cheek to laugh. It seems you've forgotten the pain after the scar healed."
"Good boy!"
Yun Tianqi's smile froze. He moved, intending to attack, but Yu Qiao dodged him, who had been prepared.
"Come and chase me, you beaten up guy."
The others watched this scene in amusement.
Yun Tianqi liked to diss Yu Qiao, but he didn't have the advantage in a verbal battle. Usually, he would be provoked by Yu Qiao until he flew into a rage out of humiliation. In the end, he could only fight.
In the past two days, Yu Qiao often joked about Yun Tianqi getting beaten up.
Compared to the insensitive Yu Qiao, it was He Jun's first time participating in this kind of occasion, so she was a bit nervous. She wore a neutral suit and followed closely beside Dong Xiaomei.
"Okay, the bus is here. Stop fooling around."
Linfeng shook his head and said helplessly as he watched the two of them fooling around.
Only then did Yun Tianqi stop chasing. Yu Qiao followed behind him and continued to provoke him. Soon, everyone walked out of the hotel and boarded the bus.
The banquet venue wasn't far from the hotel. Ten minutes later, the bus stopped.
Everyone got off the bus and saw a place similar to a manor.
It was very lively outside the manor, and well-dressed men and women could be seen entering the manor. The appearance of Linfeng's team attracted a lot of people's attention.
However, it was clear that they weren't the main characters today.
After entering the manor, Linfeng saw many familiar faces, including the upper echelons of the major clubs, the Glory League's upper echelons, professional players, and former professional players. Xie Yixiao and Zhao Zhou were among them. They held champagne in their hands and gathered together to chat. Laughter could be heard from time to time.
"Your enemy."
Yu Qiao looked at Zhao Zhou and elbowed Yun Tianqi beside him.
Zhao Zhou also noticed Lin Feng's team. He glanced indifferently at Yun Tianqi and Ye Xing before sweeping his gaze past the rest of the people without stopping.
"So arrogant!
I really want to beat him up, "Yu Qiao said.
Yun Tianqi nodded. "Yes, he is arrogant!
However, he is indeed very strong, and the people around him are also powerhouses. "
Although Yun Tianqi wanted to take revenge, he knew that the Avengers were no match for him. Even if Linfeng displayed his full strength, he still wouldn't have a chance.
Ordinary Kings could only flee when besieged by these former professional players. They had no ability to resist.
Just as everyone was discussing amongst themselves, a crisp sound rang out from one of the reception halls.
A somewhat thin man with a stubble stumbled, and his right cheek quickly swelled up with a palm print.
The man was about 30 years old and looked a little disheveled. Being slapped made him look a little ashamed and resentful. However, he held it in and didn't dare to fight back. He didn't even dare to show an expression of resentment.
Opposite him was a woman in a red cheongsam. Behind her were two burly men in suits.
Looking at the slapped man, the woman smiled and said, "Kid, you've been hiding for three years. Do you think I can't find you just because you're hiding in the extradimensional space?
Let me ask you one question. How do you want to settle the debt? "
"This little elf is enough to pay off the debt."
The man hurriedly raised his hand. His right hand was carrying a palm-sized cage. Inside the cage was an elf with colorful wings. Its appearance and body shape were very similar to a human.
This elf was only 10 centimeters tall, half the height of a palm. She had black hair, black eyes, very white skin, and big eyes. She looked like a ten-year-old girl. Her naked body was curled up in the cage, shivering, and her pale face was streaked with tears.
"Lin Bing, a little elf without any abilities is just a toy. It's not a problem to sell it for 100 million, but it can't pay off the debt."
The woman shook her head, and her tone gradually turned cold.
"Do you have anything else?
If not, you won't be able to walk out of this room today. "
"Sister Hong, how can it only be 100 million?
Just the toy alone is worth far more than 100 million. Someone offered 300 million before, but I didn't sell it. "
Lin Bing, whose right cheek was swollen, said angrily.
"Like you said, that was in the past."
Sister Hong smiled and didn't care about Lin Bing's anger.
"I didn't cheat you. In the past, there would be people willing to pay 500 million yuan, let alone 300 million yuan. But now, everyone is in a state of panic. Who would be in the mood to raise a little elf without any abilities? That's the price of a pet."
As she spoke, Sister Hong waved her hand gently, and the two burly men in suits behind her walked towards Lin Bing and appeared behind him.
"I'm not going to talk nonsense with you. This elf doesn't have any abilities, and I don't want it either. Even if you use it to pay off the debt, it'll only be 100 million yuan. How are you going to settle the remaining 1.8 billion yuan?"
Sister Hong asked, sounding a little impatient.
"How did it become 1.9 billion yuan?
Didn't you only borrow 500 million yuan back then? "
Lin Bing's hands were restrained, and he was forced to lower his head. He asked with a horrified expression.
He knew how ruthless Sister Hong was. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been on the run for three whole years, not daring to leave the Dimensional Space at all.
If he didn't pay up, something would really happen today.
At this moment, the little elf was shaking in the cage, looking equally horrified and pitiful.
"You knew the interest when you borrowed the money back then. Are you pretending to have amnesia now?"
"Sister Hong, can you delay it for a few days?"
Lin Bing begged. His head was being held down forcefully, and he couldn't raise his head even if he wanted to.
"No, if you can't pay up today, I'll break your arms and his legs."
Sister Hong's patience had already been exhausted. The tearing sensation coming from his arm made Lin Bing's face turn pale and he looked like he was in pain. The hesitation on his face disappeared instantly, and he hurriedly shouted, "My nephew is Lin Feng. He's rich!"