Chapter 287 - PK Arena

What kind of person was Ye Haochuan, that he couldn’t see the malice behind Guan Qiang’s smile?

He chuckled and said, “Is that so?

Then I’d better join in on a PK soon.”

Upon hearing his response, a fleeting trace of pleasure that was hard to notice crossed Guan Qiang’s face.

He said, “Mr.

Black Bat is truly decisive.

I, Chirping Bird, admire that, truly admire it…”

Chirping Bird?

It sounded utterly perplexing to the listeners.

Ye Haochuan was a bit speechless, but soon, he realized that “Chirping Bird” was most likely the nickname of the man opposite him.

Clearly, this person was also unwilling to reveal his true identity.

“Oh, no, not at all…”

Ye Haochuan humbly replied, not wanting to waste more words with this man.

He put his arm around An Li’s slender waist and walked away.

Watching the woman he had his eyes on fall into another man’s arms, Guan Qiang’s heart was filled with jealous rage, and he suddenly snapped his fingers.

Immediately, a henchman who was also wearing a mask approached from not too far behind and said with a sycophantic smile, “Senior Brother Guan, what do you need?”

“Huanzi, go, quickly inform Junior Brother Qin that once Ye Haochuan steps onto the second arena, give that kid a lesson he won’t forget,” Guan Qiang said coldly.

“The second arena?” The henchman named Huanzi was taken aback, “Was that kid just now a Postnatal Mid-Stage in strength?”

According to the rules of the arena, there were five arenas.

The first arena was for disciples in the Postnatal Early Stage to PK, the second arena corresponded to the Postnatal Mid-Stage, the third arena corresponded to the Postnatal Late Stage, and the fourth arena corresponded to the Postnatal Peak.

The central fifth arena was open for disciples of all four levels of cultivation to PK and compete for superiority.

However, due to the brutal competition, few dared to step onto the stage casually.

“Indeed, that kid is indeed of Postnatal Mid-Stage strength.

Let Junior Brother Qin meet him to probe his background.

Should he have any powerful weapons or equipment, we’ll make other arrangements to deal with him,” Guan Qiang snorted.

Within the realm of the martial arts path, the level of martial skills cultivation was not the sole criterion for victory.

There were numerous instances of the weaker overcoming the stronger, which involved various factors.

Among them, one of the most obvious factors was the impact of weapons and equipment on overall combat ability.

For instance, the Ice Soul Sword, originally belonging to Ling Xiaotian, was coveted by many disciples from the Ancient Martial Arts Sects and even other sects because possessing it could significantly enhance one’s attack power, instilling fear even in Postnatal Peak disciples.

That was why Guan Qiang had the idea of sending someone to probe Ye Haochuan’s background.

“Alright, Senior Brother Guan, I’ll go find Senior Brother Qin right away,” Huanzi said before leaving.

It was only then that Guan Qiang’s gaze returned to Ye Haochuan and An Li, who had already reached the vicinity of the second arena, his eyes fierce, “Hmph, Mr.

Black Bat, just wait for me.

I’ll make sure someone beats you so bad you’ll be searching for your teeth on the ground.

Thinking you can steal a woman from me, Guan?

You’re tired of living!”

Soon after, Huanzi called that Junior Brother Qin over.

Junior Brother Qin, named Qin Wei, was in his late twenties, with Postnatal Mid-Stage cultivation.

He wore an eagle-head mask, his eyes sharp and oppressive to the extent that ordinary people dared not meet his gaze.

“Senior Brother Guan, I heard from Huanzi you want me to take care of some guy?” asked Qin Wei.

Guan Qiang nodded and then pointed in the direction of Ye Haochuan, “See that guy next to Fire Rose wearing a black bat mask?

That damn kid got together with the woman I have my eye on.

If he goes up to the second arena, find a chance to take him down.”

Qin Wei rolled up his sleeves eagerly, cursing, “Damn it, daring to snatch our sister-in-law, that kid must be itching for a beatdown.

Don’t worry, Senior Brother Guan.

Once I get on stage, I’ll thrash him for you, and make him understand why the flowers are so red!”

“Okay, leave that kid to Junior Brother Qin.

I believe with your strength in the top five of the Postnatal Mid-Stage PK rankings, taking down a nameless nobody shouldn’t be a problem,” Guan Qiang encouraged Qin Wei.

“Naturally,” said Qin Wei with a face full of pride.

The two villains exchanged looks and smiled, obviously pleased with their cunning plot.

At this moment, Ye Haochuan and An Li had already arrived at the outer area of the second arena’s number machine, preparing to join in the PK.

However, quite coincidentally, Ye Haochuan found out after asking around that the numbering time had passed, and it was too late.

“I know the person in charge of the number dispensing machine.

Let me go and see if I can pull some strings for you,” An Li said with a reassuring smile.

Give me a break, having a woman pull strings for me makes me look like I’m totally useless, what a loss of face!

Ye Haochuan firmly disagreed, “It’s a small matter.

I’ll do it myself.

You wait here.”

Without giving her a chance to persuade him, Ye Haochuan immediately squeezed towards the number dispensing machine.

Seeing this, An Li could only give up.

After much effort, Ye Haochuan finally made his way to the front of the machine only to notice that the person standing before it had a plain face without a mask, dressed in a neat white Zhongshan suit.

Compared to the others around him in invariably black Zhongshan suits, he seemed to hold a higher status.

Ye Haochuan, having inherited the Holy Hand’s memories, was quite skilled in the art of physiognomy within the realms of metaphysics, and he could see at a glance that this man must be an important figure at the arena.

In fact, the man in the white Zhongshan suit was named Fu Quan, and he was the Vice Record Holder of this arena.

However, although his position wasn’t low, his martial skills cultivation was extremely poor and couldn’t compare with the cultivation of the Record Holder who had reached the Innate Realm.

His brother-in-law was no common figure; named Feng Jiantong, he was a Foundation Establishment Stage master who was often elusive like a dragon showing its head but not its tail.

Yet, every Outer Sect Disciple from the Ancient Martial Arts Sects in Haishan knew that Feng Jiantong was not to be trifled with.

In terms of status, he was comparable to Cult Leaders of other sects’ branches in Haishan.

The reason Fu Quan could become the Vice Record Holder was mainly because of the support from his brother-in-law Feng Jiantong, who had given him the opportunity.

It’s worth mentioning that this entertainment city was originally established behind the scenes by Feng Jiantong.

After making a preliminary judgment about Fu Quan, Ye Haochuan approached him with a smile, “Hello, Senior Brother.”

Upon hearing someone address him as “Senior Brother,” Fu Quan’s face lit up with joy.

He was just an ordinary apprentice who couldn’t hold a candle to Outer Sect Disciples.

No one who came here to participate in PK valued him.

So, when Ye Haochuan called him “Senior Brother,” how could it not inflate his ego?

“What’s the matter—”

Before Fu Quan could finish speaking, Ye Haochuan, still smiling, pulled him aside where there were fewer people, “Senior Brother, could we step aside to talk?”

“I’m busy right now, we can talk here…”

Fu Quan intended to shake off Ye Haochuan’s grip, but then he saw the flash of items in Ye Haochuan’s hand and his eyes immediately brightened: “Qi Condensing Pills?”

Fu Quan could see clearly, there were at least dozens of Qi Condensing Pills in his hand.

Damn, these Qi Condensing Pills are valuable, with them, there’s a great hope for me to break through to the Postnatal Realm!

Sigh, even though my brother-in-law has my back, he becomes stingy when it comes to precious pills like Qi Condensing Pills, giving me only a tiny amount, which is never enough for my use!

Fu Quan thought enviously, but soon composed himself.

Unprovoked generosity is either conniving or thieving; he understood this principle and pretended to be earnest, “Just tell me what it is, I have a mountain of tasks to take care of, I’m really busy here.”

A mountain of tasks my ass?

Standing next to the number machine like an idiot, that’s your definition of busy?

Ye Haochuan secretly despised him, but seeing the man’s expression, he knew he had taken the bait and quickly followed up, “Senior Brother, you have good eyes, these are indeed Qi Condensing Pills.

The moment I saw you, Senior Brother, I felt great admiration.

Please consider these pills a token of my respect.”

While saying so, and making sure no one noticed, he stuffed a big handful of Qi Condensing Pills into his pocket.

This kid knows how to play the game, he’s got a future!

Fu Quan was delighted inwardly but put on a show of modesty.

He subtly pocketed the Qi Condensing Pills, then proceeded with an official tone, “So, what is it exactly?

Speak up.”

Now that he had received the benefit, the negotiation would be easier.

Yet Ye Haochuan, well aware of the ways of the world, was in no rush, and instead sought to build rapport, “May I know how to address you, Senior Brother?”