Free Web NovelChapter 155: Chapter 155: Agree to One Condition _1
Ye Ming nodded and asked curiously, "Can’t I participate?"
Xia Ningning quickly shook her head to indicate that was not what she meant.
She said, "This martial artist competition will see many hidden masters from the jianghu and various secret sects come forth, competing for the title of champion."
"It can be said that winning the championship at the martial artist competition is extremely difficult."
Ye Ming wasn’t puzzled, as he had already thought of this.
A competition valued by so many masters would certainly not be simple.
What Xia Ningning didn’t know was that Ye Ming had already experienced the prowess of these hidden sects. However, it was also after that battle that he benefited greatly, truly understanding the power of martial techniques and immediately began to train in his own.
"If it’s not for winning the championship, why else would I bother participating?" Ye Ming retorted.
Xia Ningning asked, "Do you know what kind of reward the champion of the martial artist competition will get?"
This question indeed stumped Ye Ming.
"I just feel that, after winning the championship, I will gain the recognition of the Xu family and be able to marry Le Le and take her home."
Ye Ming shared his thoughts very honestly.
A sour feeling suddenly emerged in Xia Ningning’s heart.
Somehow, hearing how much Ye Ming cared about Xu Lele made Xia Ningning feel somewhat downcast.
She said irritably, "If you really do win the championship, the reward you’ll get isn’t just money and treasures, of course, not only will the Xu family recognize you, but all the people of Yanjing will too. But the most important thing is, after becoming the champion, you will receive a qualification!"
At this point, Xia Ningning deliberately stopped, making a mystery of it.
It was only then that Ye Ming started to take the martial artist competition seriously. A reward that could attract countless masters was actually just a qualification?
What kind of qualification could be worth the contest of so many?
"What qualification?" Ye Ming asked.
Xia Ningning, with her hands clasped behind her back like a teacher, began to explain to Ye Ming.
"By winning the champion title of the martial artist competition, not only will you become one of the finest among martial artists and gain respect from the world, but you will also have the chance to become the Chief Instructor of Falcon Squad!"
"Falcon Squad?" Ye Ming felt unfamiliar with the name; he had never heard of it before.
Xia Ningning understood Ye Ming’s reaction very well because right now, Ye Ming’s mind was filled with Xu Lele, completely unconcerned with these matters.
She continued to explain patiently, "Falcon Squad is made up of Jiuzhou’s most outstanding warriors, and it’s a team that every warrior dreams of joining."
"Being able to become their Chief Instructor, who would dare disrespect you, who would dare look down upon you? That’s why the Xu family is allowing you to participate in the martial artist competition, to fight for this qualification."
At this point, Ye Ming was starting to understand.
Becoming the Chief Instructor of a special forces team didn’t just bring honor; it was a qualification to touch a higher echelon.
Even a member of a common family, just by winning the championship, would gain not only personal glory but also raise the family’s status a notch.
"In that case, I’m even more determined to give it a try!" Ye Ming was now eager to test himself. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
After finishing his statement, Ye Ming planned to go back and advance his training even further, eager to elevate his strength before the martial artist competition began.
At that moment, Xia Ningning’s complexion became somewhat strange.
She suddenly said to Ye Ming, "Ye Ming, if you can win the title of champion at the Martial Artist Conference, could you promise me one condition?"
Xia Ningning’s sudden request caught Ye Ming off guard.
The two had always been like fire and water, but now, not only had Xia Ningning’s attitude changed, she also wanted Ye Ming’s help.
However, Ye Ming was very curious. With the background of Xia Ningning, she surely had no worries. What help did she need from him?
Considering that Xia Ningning was Xu Lele’s close friend, Ye Ming simply agreed and asked, "What condition?"
Xia Ningning shook her head mysteriously and said, "My condition is that you have to win the championship first, only then will I state my condition! If you get defeated halfway, just pretend I never mentioned this."
"Of course, in return, you can also make a condition for me," she added.
She looked at Ye Ming with some anticipation, wanting to know what kind of condition he would propose.
Ye Ming immediately fell into deep thought, pondering over it.
At this moment, he felt that he really didn’t need any help from Xia Ningning.
Whether financially or in terms of strength, he could completely rely on himself and needed no one’s help.
But then, Ye Ming remembered that to attend the Martial Artist Conference, he would have to leave Hai City for Yanjing, and he couldn’t always keep Jiang Rou by his side.
So, Ye Ming said seriously, "Actually, I do have something I’d like to ask for your help with."
"My mother is in Hai City. The journey to the Martial Artist Conference is long and tiring. I don’t want her to suffer the hardships of travel with me, so I would like to ask you to ensure her safety."
Xia Ningning smiled lightly and said, "That’s a small matter, hardly worth mentioning. I agree to it."
"I will arrange for someone to be there by tomorrow. Just wait and see," she assured him.
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After saying farewell to Xia Ningning, Ye Ming immediately returned home to concentrate on mastering the principles of the Sky-shattering Stone Technique.
He had just mastered the first layer, understanding only the surface of the Sky-shattering Stone Technique, yet it had already raised his strength by more than one level, but he was not satisfied with just that.
After a whole night of practicing and researching, he finally figured out the second layer of the Sky-shattering Stone Technique.
The release of his internal energy had become very skilled, and the Silver Needle in his hand had become a concealed weapon that he could control at will, even able to change direction while flying mid-air.
It could be used to heal, but also to kill.
With focused intent, he controlled the Silver Needle to pierce into a wall, and after a loud noise, a hole the size of a fist appeared on the wall.
He also realized more profoundly what it felt like to take an enemy’s head from a thousand miles away.
With just one Silver Needle, he could exceed the power of a handgun or a bullet, but achieving such an effect would require even more diligent study.
The next morning, Ye Ming suddenly sensed the presence of a powerful individual outside the door.
He immediately went outside and saw three men dressed in black standing in the courtyard of the villa.
Lin Bingqing too sensed this presence and came into the courtyard, trembling slightly, thinking that another fierce battle was imminent. She was about to strike first for an advantage but was stopped by Ye Ming.
"Bingqing, hold on, they may not be enemies, but guests!" Ye Ming said.
Lin Bingqing tilted her head, puzzled, and asked, "Guests?"
