Chapter 175 Nostalgia
On the first day of May, the Lingzhou Martial Arts Conference was held as scheduled.
In order to make a name for the sake of gaining fame, experience, prizes, or for deeper purposes, the number and range of applicants this time not only far exceeded the expectations of bystanders such as Zhang Bailing, but even Xue Mu never expected such a big impact.
Almost all of Lingzhou and the small martial arts halls, lone heroes, and passers-by in the counties under their jurisdiction participated without missing a single one. Nearly 90% of the families sent their children to participate in the competition, nearly 70% of the sects attended the meeting, and even those hard-core righteous sects secretly sent their children to sign up in their personal names.
There were about a thousand contestants in total, which seemed to be not many, but in fact they already included the nine-point world of Lingzhou.
Not only that, it also radiates to surrounding areas, and many people from other prefectures and counties rushed over to register, which shows how attractive such a grand event is to the people of the world. This is because Xue Mu had to hold it before the world's martial arts discussion, so the interval between publicity and holding seemed to be relatively hasty, and the farther areas would not be able to catch up. If it were a little longer, more people might come.
The martial arts field, which can accommodate thousands of people, is crowded with people, and the crowds are mixed together, and even the crowd cannot enter. Countless six doors are sweating profusely to maintain order. There are not enough people, so the crossroads spontaneously sent people to assist in maintaining the situation. Just kidding, they are going to do business, and this mess is still a mess, and several stalls have been slumped over.
Standing on the stage, Xue Mu looked at the terrifying crowd and felt extremely spectacular, with a majestic momentum of soldiers on the battlefield. In the past, he used to spend his brains on a hundred thousand troops, but he never thought that more than ten thousand people could cause such a scene, but he was still not prepared enough.
It's okay, it's all experience, and it will only get better and better in the future.
Xiao Ye sat on the side and ate fruit, his little face was full of excitement when he saw the lively scene, and he smiled with a smile. On the contrary, Xue Qingqiu looked extremely serious, and he let go of his spiritual sense and closed his eyes to observe the world, fearing that something would go wrong and affect the sect strategy.
Seeing her appearance, Xue Mu said awkwardly: "I don't have enough experience and still can't think carefully. Although I have left a contestant area, I forgot to divide the contestant channels. It's really..."
Xue Qingqiu opened his eyes and said softly: "You have done well enough... Xue Mu, before I met you, I never thought that Xingyue Sect could become the organizer of such a grand event, laughing and proud of everyone, rather than hiding in the shadows, the one who was trying to destroy it."
Xue Mu smiled and said, "Why do the family say this? It is my request to make Xingyue Sect strong, and I don't think it's enough."
He said that, but Xue Qingqiu felt more and more apologized when he looked at him. Everyone thought that Xue Mu was in a romantic and romantic place among the flowers, but she knew very well that since Meng Lan left, Xue Mu had only one woman. She also knew that Xue Mu had little prospects, and others pursued power for fame, profit and power, but Xue Mu actually wanted to be romantic and happy. The Xingyue Sect looked like a good sect tailored for Xue Mu, but in fact it could not satisfy Xue Mu at all. Instead, he needed to control himself, so as not to drag Xingyue Sect into the smoky dual cultivation state of the early years.
Compared to his efforts and contributions, Xingyue Sect gave him too little.
But she didn't know how to give Xue Mu more. She had already given what she could. As for asking him to choose a concubine in the sect at will, it was obviously contrary to the healthy development direction of the sect, even Xue Mu himself was unwilling to see him. So what else could he give him?
Going south... Yue Xiaochan's smile appeared in Xue Qingqiu's heart.
Xue Mu always wanted this... She sighed softly. She had always cared about this matter very much. This time, she clearly saw Xue Mu going south, but she never knew whether she should remind him not to mess with Xiaochan.
There is no need to remind you, Xue Mu has always had a scale in his heart, right? Xue Qingqiu told herself secretly, but she didn't even believe in herself. There are scales for other things, and the seduction of color can be controlled by oneself, but Xiaochan seems to be the one who made Xue Mu feel true love... Xue Mu intends to go south, but I don't know what the reason is because Xiaochan is there. In the word "love", who can still maintain absolute sanity?
What's even more terrible is that Xue Mu is also Xiaochan's first love... Both sides have feelings for each other, which is a huge trouble.
Her heart was distracted. Xue Qingqiu didn't notice a chaotic situation on the sidelines. Xue Mu met her in surprise, which made her wake up. When she turned around, Xue Qingqiu was also a little surprised.
Lingzhou County Magistrate Zhang Bailing, escorted by several personal guards, got into the backstage of their chairman and then led by Xue Mu.
No matter how much he looked down on the imperial officials, he should not give this nominal highest commander Lingzhou in public. Xue Qingqiu also put aside the mixed thoughts in his heart and stood up and said lightly: "It is really unexpected that the arrival of the county magistrate Zhang is."
Zhang Bailing could not see the secretly competing position on his face, and he smiled like a spring breeze: "Lingzhou's martial arts discussion is the most important thing in the county in recent years. Lord Xue has done a good job. As a county magistrate, it would be too dereliction of duty if he did not participate in the grand ceremony."
Xue Mu also smiled, but his tone was a little cool: "I'm welcome to sit down. The weather is hot. The county magistrate drinks some herbal tea to relieve the heat."
Xue Qingqiu heard the precautionary meaning in Xue Mu's tone, and also understood in his heart what Xue Mu was guarding against. This old guy, not to be able to pick peaches just by showing off, so that people think this is a grand event held by his county magistrate? It's so beautiful.
This is a martial arts event, with six doors and direct management, and it has nothing to do with your government official. If you are your own person, you can report this matter to you and make your political achievements. Hello, I, everyone. But you are clearly an enemy, so stay cool. If you want to make an opening speech with a shy face, don’t blame our demon demons for causing some sudden heat stroke for you.
But he saw Zhang Bailing stroking his beard and smiling: "Even though Lord Xue is busy, I am just curious about what the scene of this grand event should be. Just take a look."
The meaning of this sentence is very clear, so he came to take a look and never got involved. Xue Mu was a little puzzled when he heard it. If you just participated, you are not afraid of being passed to the emperor's ears. You turned to Xingyue Sect?
Turning back to look at Xue Qingqiu, Xue Qingqiu looked indifferent, obviously unable to guess what this old man meant. When it comes to the thinking of politicians, even Xue Mu is not professional, and Xue Qingqiu is even more inconsistent with him. He really can't guess.
Fortunately, when the strength is not equal, it doesn't matter if you can't guess thoroughly. Anyway, Xue Qingqiu can't make any trouble when staring at him. Xue Mu was too lazy to think too much, so he left Zhang Bailing for Xue Qingqiu to deal with it, and ran to join the venue's memorization arrangements.
This martial arts competition, which should have started early in the morning, was a little confused for a while because everyone on the organizers had insufficient experience. Fortunately, no major problems occurred. After the rectification was orderly, people looked at the scene of the conference and felt very novel.
There are walls around the venue, and the walls are divided into many blocks, with markings of different shops on them, as well as slogans such as "Qianzhen Pavilion, gathering goods from all directions to provide demand for thousands of families" and "Fengbo Building, drinking the best tea and listening to the latest books". Not only has no one seen this magical advertising model, but these slogans are very interesting in themselves, making people look at them one by one, as fun as watching a new story.
Outside the venue, the stalls and vendors were arranged neatly, selling wine, tea, candied pastries, sunshade umbrellas, etc., and the vendors didn't yell at it, as if they were sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, and they liked to buy it but didn't buy it.
This special scenery alone makes many people feel that it has not been in vain. Many people have visited and even participated in the world's martial arts discussion, but even the world's martial arts discussions with countless higher structures, the fun seems to be as good as this place in Lingzhou!
Chapter completed!