The Great Seminary

Chapter 423 Heroes
As the old saying goes, "Those who offer unsolicited favors are either treacherous or thieves."

Zhang Gui took a big gulp of wine, wiped his mouth, and recited in a tongue twister-like manner:
"I'm just playing around. It doesn't matter which one I play, so there's no need for you, shopkeeper, to worry about it."

"Sir, you have such a large 'hand and face', yet you are extremely cautious."

Upon hearing this, the female shopkeeper explained, "I didn't mean to cheat you by saying that."

Instead, in the 'Demon Arena,' where people fight to the death, and where the danger is equal, it's always better to fight more than fewer, and better to fight stronger than weaker.

After all, fighting alone is not as attractive as fighting in a group, and it's more likely to make a name for yourself.

I just learned that there are several people with similar identities to you…”

"I never expected the female owner's wine stall to be so successful. She also works part-time as a broker in the 'Kunlun Great Demon Arena.' She really makes money from everything."

Zhang Gui understood what she meant after hearing only half of it, and he nodded and interjected:

"But do you really know who I am?"

Hearing his evasive tone, the female boss was slightly taken aback, then lowered her head and whispered:

"I see. I was too impetuous. Please forgive me, sir."

He gradually distanced himself from Zhang Gui and went back to pursuing his own plans.

Zhang Gui, however, remained unperturbed and continued drinking ice wine and eating fruit. Once he was satisfied, he paid the bill and left.

After a while, lunchtime passed, and business at the wine stalls slowed down.

After checking the accounts, the female boss, recalling Zhang Gui's unassuming appearance and arrogant demeanor, curled her lip and said:
"Tsk tsk tsk, that kid's demeanor and behavior were quite unusual. I wonder if he's just a paper tiger trying to intimidate us, or a dragon coming over to play tricks."

"Want to know? It's simple, just go and take a look."

A woman standing nearby, who had just finished packing up her pile of wine glasses and fruit plates, with a figure as plump as a ripe peach, chimed in with a smile, "Anyway, no customers are coming in at this time."

"Let's go see the 'Demon Fighting'; it won't cost a single penny."

"Zao Niang, you are the oldest among us sisters besides me, and you also love to slack off the most."

"Alright, alright, those who want to go can go and take a look. We all need to rest for a while anyway."

As soon as the words were spoken, the women at the wine stall split into two groups.

A group of naturally curious and fun-loving people immediately gathered around with great enthusiasm, and set off in a lively and bustling manner.

Another group of quiet, restless women, tired of the bloody demon-fighting performances, took out their round chairs from the cupboard and rested.

Meanwhile, Zhang Gui had already completed the registration for the 'People's Bravery Fight' in a very simple way.

He was led by a servant of the Kunlun Great Demon Battle Arena to the White Tiger Cave, which was like a rest room before the battle.

The place was empty, with only a futon placed on the ground and a low table.

If there are people next to the wooden table, there will be wine, dishes or tea.

He led Zhang Gui to an empty low table, picked up a futon from somewhere, and asked him to sit cross-legged with a smile.

The young servant, though not very old, seemed to have a glib tongue. He started by 'singing' auspicious words.

"May the brave warrior emerge like a tiger from its den, striking with deadly precision and achieving a resounding victory!"

Then he asked Zhang Gui what he wanted to 'use' before fighting the demon, and told him to say whatever he wanted as long as the price was less than ten taels of gold.

Zhang Gui had just finished eating and drinking when he heard this, he shook his head and said, "Thank you for your consideration, but it's not necessary." "It's the custom; you should order something for me so I can report back."

"Your 'Kunlun Grand Battle Arena' are so polite, do you even follow the rules?" Zhang Gui was slightly taken aback.
"Then please give me a pot of tea."

"Bring another plate of sweet pastries, as drinking tea on an empty stomach makes it bitter," the waiter said with a smile, nodding and bowing before turning and leaving.

Seeing this, Zhang Gui couldn't help but mutter to himself with emotion:

"It is said that the 'Kunlun Great Demon Battle Arena' is a place personally managed and 'organized' by the Queen Mother of the West. Now it seems that it is indeed different from other places."

The money spent on entertaining the civilians who came to fight demons cannot be spared; it must be spent.

It's clear that even a single mistake in the rules is unacceptable.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a burly woman not far away, clad in heavy armor and wearing a full black iron helmet with fangs, chuckled, “Uncle Xiongbing is overthinking things.”

That servant was afraid you'd die on the spot and become a starving ghost, which would be bad luck for him.

That's why I had to bring you some snacks and tea, just as a token of my appreciation.

Zhang Gui was taken aback and looked at the woman. "Do you recognize me? May I ask who you are?"

“I am also a person from ‘Xia Que’, named Long Bochun Shen.”

"Ah, so it is the noble lady Long Bochun in person. My apologies for my disrespect."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Gui smiled politely and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Seeing his hypocritical demeanor, Long Bochun was slightly taken aback.
"Lord, don't you know me? Haven't you heard of my name?"

Zhang Gui blinked, gave a dry laugh, and felt that he had encountered a ruthless and unreasonable person who probably wouldn't be able to get away with it.

Finally, he cleared his throat and said, "To be honest, I've only recently joined 'Xia Que,' so I don't know much about the officials in 'Ting,' whether they are close or distant relatives..."

“It’s not that you’re unfamiliar with the relatives and friends of the people in Xia Que’s ‘Court,’ but that you don’t even know who they are. How interesting.”

Long Bochun suddenly interrupted him, clapping and laughing.

Just then, a servant from the 'Kunlun Great Demon Battle Arena' brought over Zhang Gui's tea and snacks.

Hearing her deafening laughter, I was so startled I almost tripped and fell.
He hurriedly placed the food on the table, no longer bothering with Zhang Gui's politeness, and fled from the "Tiger Cave" as if escaping.

Zhang Gui looked in astonishment at the direction the servant had disappeared, then at Long Bochun, who was still laughing uncontrollably, and suddenly asked:
"Spring Goddess, since you came to Kunlun, have you been slaughtering earth demons in the 'Kunlun Great Demon Battle Arena' for your amusement?"
Otherwise, how could he have scared away all the servants here? Although he was neither a strongman nor a nobleman, he was still considered a servant under the Queen Mother of the West.

Having witnessed countless bloody scenes, they were not easily frightened.

"No matter how strong the master is, the dogs below are incompetent and useless."

vice versa."

Long Bochun stopped laughing and, instead of answering Zhang Gui's question, said something meaningful.

Lacking sufficient information but encountering a 'riddler', Zhang Gui wisely refrained from speaking further, feigning a profound expression as he slowly nodded and leisurely sipped his hot tea.

Unexpectedly, Long Bochun seemed quite interested in him and didn't let the matter rest. He stood up, walked up to Zhang Gui, and looked down at him, saying:

"Our ancestral god's true form is almost identical; how does it compare to the last battle?"

(End of this chapter)