Because of the Martial Competition, many martial artists from all over Yuhua State gathered at the Heavenly Capital's gates. They all hoped to perform well and rise to the top in a single bound.
Li Mo's group followed the flow of people into the city. This was Yiyang County's largest city for a reason. Despite the late hour, the wide streets were still brightly lit, bustling with activity. Hawkers and haggling could be heard everywhere.
Li Mo was afraid this scene would stir Liu Yan's desire to shop again, so he grabbed her hand to prevent her from jumping off the carriage.
Li Mo's worry wasn't without reason. Liu Yan didn't even feel Li Mo's grip on her hand. Her eyes were still glued to the dazzling array of goods outside.
"Wow!
It's so lively here. I must come out and have a look when I have time. "
"Eh?
What are you holding my hand for? "
Li Mo was thoroughly defeated by this insensitive lass.
"It's nothing!
I just want to take a dump! "
Li Mo couldn't tell her what he was worried about, lest Liu Yan torture him.
"Ha-ha … don't. Little Xiao is still ahead!"
Liu Yan's flirtatious words had Li Mo startling. He hastily let go, afraid he wouldn't be able to control himself.
"Ha-ha … is that all you've got? Scared!"
'F * ck!
So this lass was just teasing me. '
Li Mo blushed and didn't say another word.
…
The three of them chose an inn and checked in.
'The competition is in two days. Uncle Liu should be in Heavenly Capital by now. How do I find him?'
Li Mo's first thought was the relay station. That was where the government received officials. If Uncle Liu was in Heavenly Capital, he would probably stay there as well.
With his mind set, Li Mo cleared all distractions and started cultivating. It was that familiar red space.
The only difference was that Li Mo's clothes glowed and the four sacred beasts carvings on the bronze mirror spun as if alive!
However, this scene only lasted a little longer than the last time.
Then it vanished!
Li Mo was still clueless.
…
"Li Mo!
Come out! "
Liu Yan's voice roused Li Mo from his cultivation.
The figure appeared on the bed and saw the dazzling sunlight outside the window shining directly into his room. Only then did he know why Liu Yan came to him.
"Looks like this girl can't hold it in anymore!"
Li Mo shook his head with a sigh and opened his door.
But to his surprise, Bai Xiao was also next to Liu Yan.
"Brother Li, let's go take a look at the streets.
The registration for the competition has already begun. There are many experts outside! "
"Yeah, let's go. It's very lively outside!"
Not waiting for Li Mo's reply, the two acted as if they had planned it out. They each grabbed Li Mo's arm and pulled him out.
Just as Bai Xiao and Liu Yan had said, the spacious streets had been filled with martial arts practitioners who had come to register.
Li Mo didn't like crowds, but he didn't want to spoil Liu Yan and Bai Xiao's mood. He followed them helplessly, just in case something happened.
At the registration area, there were several powerful Martial Masters testing the applicants. Not all applicants had the opportunity to participate in the convention. They had to be at least a Martial Warrior, and they couldn't be more than 25 years old. Furthermore, they had to pay a registration fee of 1,000 taels.
This caused many of the applicants who came because of the fame to immediately become dejected. The number of people who passed the test was less than one-tenth of the applicants.
"It seems this competition is also for those princes and nobles. Let's go back!"
"Yeah, the registration fee is a thousand taels. Where can we get so much silver?"
…
From time to time, some applicants chose to quit when they saw the harsh conditions.
"Li Mo, come here!"
Liu Yan waved at Li Mo and shouted.
But just as he arrived, Liu Yan handed a thousand taels bill to the registration officer and pointed at Li Mo.
"He's the one. He wants to register!"
Li Mo didn't plan to participate in the competition, but Liu Yan's girl went behind his back and signed him up.
But it didn't matter. It was good to broaden his horizons.
The registration officer waved a crystal in front of Li Mo and the white crystal turned red!
He said with a bit of laziness, "Strength test passed!
Go to the back and get your number. Tomorrow morning at the city's arena, the match will begin! "
"It seems this is a treasure that can be evaluated!"
Li Mo was quite interested in this crystal.
Liu Yan pulled him away, but his eyes never left the magical crystal.
Li Mo sighed in relief when he finally got out of the crowd. Liu Yan gave him a number with 98 on it.
"Li Mo, it's all up to you. My man is the best in the entire Mysterious Continent!
Don't disappoint me! "
"You're just a bystander. If something happens to me at the competition, let's see who'll want you!"
"Li Mo, how dare you speak of me like that. Do you think I, Liu Yan, can't marry anyone but you?
Are you looking for a beating? "
Liu Yan punched Li Mo's chest with her little fists.
No matter how you looked at it, it felt like a couple flirting.
Even Bai Xiao, who was standing beside him, could not help but burst into laughter.
…
"Alright, Yan 'er, we should go to the local relay station and see if Uncle Liu is there. We can greet him."
Li Mo stopped messing around with Liu Yan and spoke to her in all seriousness.
"That's great. I miss my father. Let's go!"
Liu Yan agreed. They've been gone for so many days, yet they never sent a message home.
She didn't know how worried her father was!
The local relay station was easy to find. They just had to ask a local and they knew where it was.
"Li Mo, my father is here. Look, those are the soldiers from my house."
The three arrived in front of the relay station and Liu Yan pointed at the soldiers guarding the gate.
Li Mo didn't pay attention to the soldiers' attire in Fanyang County, but Liu Yan couldn't be mistaken.
"Big brother, may I ask if Lord Liu Changhe of Fanyang County is resting at the relay station?"
Li Mo asked politely.
"Who are you?
What business do you have with my lord? "
The soldier eyed the youth vigilantly. He felt a sense of familiarity, but couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Big brother, please tell him Li Mo and Liu Yan are here!"
"Li Mo?
Liu Yan?
Ah!
… Please wait a moment. I will report to my lord! "
When the soldier heard these two names, he panicked a little. Isn't this Liu Yan the daughter of the lord?
And isn't Li Mo the young man who single-handedly repelled the enemy? '
He heard the two were traveling, but didn't expect to see them here.
He hurriedly ran into the relay station.
A moment later, a burst of hearty laughter rang out from the relay station!
"Ha-ha … little Mo and Yan 'er?
You two kids missed me so much! "