bayedsolid Chapter 230 Trying to Approach
Chapter 230 Trying to Approach
"What? Changing the rules temporarily? This is too much of a joke!"
"That's right, there's no reason to change the rules in the middle of a game!"
There was a lot of discussion in the audience, and voices of dissatisfaction rose one after another. Gao Xingchen's supporters were filled with indignation and were angry about his unfair treatment.
Judge Zhao turned a deaf ear to these protests, as if he hadn't heard them, and announced: "From now on, both trainers and pets need to cross the thorny forest ahead together. The one who reaches the finish line first will be the winner!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a light curtain rose in the center of the animal training field, showing a thorny forest full of dangers. In the dense forest, there were all kinds of traps and mechanisms, as well as poisonous insects and ferocious beasts. If you were not careful, you would fall into an irretrievable situation.
"This..." Gao Xingchen frowned slightly, thinking to himself: This referee Zhao really has bad intentions, and actually came up with such a sinister and vicious competition rule. He turned to look at the village leader Sun, and found that the other party had a sinister smile on his face. Obviously, he had anticipated this change in the rules.
"Gao Xingchen, do you dare to accept the challenge?" Village Master Sun looked at Gao Xingchen provocatively, his eyes full of contempt and disdain. He knew that Gao Xingchen's pet Xiao Hei was good at speed, while his own pet was more adapted to this complex environment.
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Why not!" He knew that this was a trap set for him, but he would never give in easily.
After saying that, he took Xiao Hei and resolutely stepped into the thorny forest full of dangers.
At the same time, on the high platform, a cold light flashed in Nan Li's beautiful eyes, and she quietly left the high platform and disappeared into the crowd. She decided to find an opportunity to find out what Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun were plotting.
As night fell, a secluded manor on the outskirts of the city was brightly lit. This was the private residence of Village Master Sun, and he had specially invited Judge Zhao to a banquet tonight.
Nan Li disguised herself as a charming singer and joined the manor's singing and dancing troupe. She played moving tunes and her graceful dance attracted the attention of everyone present, especially Village Master Sun.
At the end of the song, Village Chief Sun was deeply attracted by Nan Li's beauty and talent, and took the initiative to invite her to drink with him. Nan Li skillfully maneuvered between Village Chief Sun and Judge Zhao, trying to find an opportunity to get close to them. Although Judge Zhao was also attracted by Nan Li's charm, his cautious character developed over the years made him always wary of her.
"Brother Sun, this girl is a rare beauty. I wonder where she came from?" Judge Zhao asked casually, but his eyes were fixed on Nan Li, trying to catch a hint of flaw from her face.
Nan Li smiled slightly, her eyes moving with a charming look: "I am just a wandering singer, how can I compare to the two adults who are knowledgeable and experienced."
"Oh? Really?" Village Chief Sun was obviously not interested in Nan Li's words. He was already mesmerized by the beauty in front of him. "Miss, could you tell me your name?"
"My little girl..." Nan Li paused deliberately, her eyes wandering between the two of them, and finally landing on the face of Village Master Sun, "Call me Hongxiu."
After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere gradually became heated. Nan Li skillfully guided the topic and tried to get details about the conspiracy from the owner of the Sun Village, but the owner of the Sun Village was very tight-lipped and only revealed some insignificant information.
As the night deepened, Nan Li realized that it would be difficult to get more useful information tonight. She made an excuse and left.
"Where are you going, Miss Hongxiu?" Village Chief Sun was obviously not satisfied and wanted to keep her.
"It's late at night and the dew is heavy. I feel a little tired and want to go back to my room to rest." Nan Li smiled slightly, her tone gentle, but with a hint of irresistible alienation.
"In that case, I won't force you to do anything." Although Village Chief Sun was a little disappointed, he couldn't force him to stay.
Nan Li left the banquet hall, but her heart was full of doubts. What exactly was the conspiracy of Village Chief Sun and Judge Zhao? Why did they target Gao Xingchen? All of this was still a mystery. In the banquet hall, the sound of stringed instruments and the clinking of glasses filled the air. Village Chief Sun had been forced to drink several glasses of wine, and his face was already flushed. The look in his eyes when he looked at Nan Li became more and more blurred. Nan Li seized the opportunity and asked casually, "Village Chief Sun, I was terrified watching the match today. Your spirit pet was really amazing. It was obvious that it had been trained for a long time. I wonder which master created it?"
As expected, Village Chief Sun was distracted. He patted his chest proudly and said, "Of course, I spent a lot of money to buy my 'Red Flame Tiger' from a black market auction. Most people can't even see it!"
"Black market auction?" Nan Li covered her mouth in surprise. "That's a place where all kinds of people gather. Village Master Sun, you are very courageous. I admire you!"
"Hahaha, that's nothing," Village Chief Sun was flattered by the compliments. Under the influence of alcohol, he couldn't help but brag, "In order to win this competition, I put a lot of thought into it and spent a lot of money..."
He wanted to show off how he bribed Judge Zhao, but was interrupted by Judge Zhao calmly, "Brother Sun, don't show off your wealth!" He said, and looked at Nan Li meaningfully. This woman's identity and origins were unknown, so he had to be on guard.
Nan Li's heart trembled, knowing that she was a little impatient, and she quickly picked up the wine glass and said with a sweet smile: "My two adults are joking. I am just a piano player and singer, how can I understand these fighting and killing things? Come, I will toast you two!"
Judge Zhao observed Nan Li calmly, and seeing that she behaved calmly and without any flaws, he relaxed a little. However, he did not completely dispel his doubts and decided to test her again.
"Miss Hongxiu, you play the piano very well. I wonder who your teacher is?" He asked casually, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle.
Nan Li was well prepared, and answered calmly, "I have been learning music from an old musician who traveled all over the country since I was young. Unfortunately, my master passed away, and I have been wandering around alone, making a living by performing."
She spoke half-truthfully, with a hint of sadness on her face, which made people feel pity for her.
Judge Zhao saw that she answered fluently and naturally, and the last bit of doubt in his heart gradually dissipated. Perhaps, this is really just a poor woman who has strayed into prostitution.
However, what he didn't know was that at the moment he let down his guard, Nan Li had quietly attached a tiny tracker to the bottom of his wine glass...
As the night deepened, the banquet finally drew to a close. Nan Li, under the pretext of being tired, declined the invitation of Village Master Sun and returned alone to the guest room that had been arranged for him.
She knew that although the gains tonight were not much, at least a crucial step had been taken.
Next, we just have to wait for the right time to uncover the truth...
Nan Li returned to the room and closed the door. The smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a cold look. She took out a crystal clear jade pendant from her sleeve. The jade pendant emitted a faint light, which was the key prop to track down the village chief Sun.
She put the jade pendant close to her forehead and closed her eyes. After a moment, the light on the jade pendant became brighter, and a vague figure appeared in the center of the jade pendant. It was the village chief Sun who staggered out of the banquet hall. Nan Li sneered. The good show tonight has just begun.
She changed into a nightgown and quietly sneaked into the night, following the figure of Village Master Sun. However, what Nan Li didn't know was that not long after she left, a dark shadow flashed by and sneaked into her original room.
The shadow searched the room carefully and finally found a wine-stained jade cup on the table. He brought the jade cup to his nose and sniffed it, and a faint fragrance came. He was very familiar with this fragrance, which was the incense that Nanli often used.
"There is indeed a problem!" the black shadow said in a low voice, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he turned and disappeared into the night.
On the other side, Nan Li followed the village chief Sun all the way to a remote courtyard, which was heavily guarded and obviously not a good place. She was about to sneak in to find out what was going on, when suddenly, a sound of breaking air came from behind her.
Nan Li reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a flash of her body. She looked back and saw several men in black walking out of the darkness and surrounding her.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Nan Li asked coldly, with the dagger clenched in his hand.
“Humph, who are you? No one dares not to tell our master what he wants to know!” The leading black-clothed man snorted coldly, obviously not wanting to waste time talking to her, and directly ordered, “Capture him!”
A fierce battle was about to break out. Although Nan Li was skilled in martial arts, the enemy had more people and was well-trained, so she gradually fell into a disadvantage.
At this moment, a black shadow flashed by and joined the battle. The black shadow was agile and fierce, and the men in black were knocked to the ground before they could react.
"Girl, are you okay?" the black shadow asked in a low voice, his voice low and magnetic.
Nan Li saw the person clearly in the moonlight. It was Judge Zhao whom she met at the banquet. She was confused and didn't understand why Judge Zhao came to her rescue, but at this moment, she couldn't afford to think too much.
"Thank you for your help, sir. I just don't know why you are here?" Nanli asked while observing the surroundings vigilantly.
Judge Zhao did not answer her question, but said lightly: "It is not advisable to stay here for long, follow me!" After that, he led her out and disappeared into the night.
Nan Li was even more confused, but she couldn't care less at this moment and could only run with Judge Zhao. However, what she didn't know was that the real danger had just begun...
At this time, Gao Xingchen and Xiao Hei, who were thousands of miles away, were in another dilemma...