Akitsu nodded and said calmly, "I will do my best to win for everyone~".
Everyone was used to Akitsu's expressionless face, and everyone knew that she just lacked expression; inside, she was just like everyone else, a very warm-hearted girl.
On stage, Hiroto suddenly said, "That's all I wanted to say. It would be really ungrateful of me to keep taking up everyone's time. Next, I'll invite a very special guest to come up and say a few words. This person will be a regular in the upcoming competition, and I'm sure everyone is quite envious of this guest."
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yu Guangren stepped off the stage and walked towards Li Wei and the others. The girls who were still discussing the scene immediately fell silent upon seeing this. After all, when the cameras turned towards them, they might notice the unusual magical effects, so they cautiously chose to keep quiet.
Yu Guangren came to Li Wei's side, followed by several staff members carrying cameras.
Yu Guangren smiled and said, "Mr. Li Wei, it's been a long time. Next, please come up on stage and say a few words. Everyone is very curious about you. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"
Li Wei is the kind of person who responds better to gentleness than force. Although the two sides are in an adversarial relationship, the Imperial Censor is being so polite, and it's happening in front of everyone. If he refuses, wouldn't he appear cowardly and lack manners?
Li Wei laughed and said, "Alright, I'll take the liberty of saying a few words on stage."
A staff member handed a microphone to Li Wei, and Li Wei and Yu Guangren walked onto the stage under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
Many people had noticed Li Wei long before, after all, Li Wei had so many wagtails around him, something that any straight man would envy or be jealous of.
While it's true that money can buy beauty, and the powerful and wealthy are never short of beauties, the stunning beauties around Li Wei are simply invaluable. Therefore, among the sour grapes present were also nouveau riche like oil tycoons from the desert region. They all said they weren't envious, but they were so sour inside that they were already licking lemons.
Hiroto, still as unreliable as ever, said into the microphone, "Mr. Li Wei, we've known each other for quite some time now. To be honest, I'm very curious why so many Sekirei choose you. You currently have the most Sekirei among all the Ashina."
Li Wei smiled and said, "It's probably fate. When fate brings us together, we all get together."
Below the stage, most of the guests wore complicated expressions. In the past, they were the ones showing off in front of others, but now it was their turn to be the ones being shown off. This constant shifting of the spotlight was simply unacceptable.
The female guests present were captivated by Li Wei's extraordinary charm. Even though Li Wei was suppressing his charm, he was still incomparable to ordinary people. His extraordinary charm made the female guests breathless, and they began to imagine all sorts of battles with Li Wei.
Wearing a white suit and a cape, Mihiro already gave off a slightly comical feeling. Now, standing next to Li Wei, he looked even more sleazy and ridiculous, completely reduced to being Li Wei's foil.
Although Li Wei was dressed in simple casual clothes, which seemed slightly out of place with the lavish environment of the venue, he exuded an air of unparalleled nobility simply by standing there, like an emperor traveling incognito in the old days, naturally possessing a superior and majestic aura.
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Mihiro laughed and said, "That explanation won't satisfy everyone's curiosity. However, this involves personal secrets, and I don't want to pry further. Mr. Li Wei, what are your thoughts on the other Reed Sprouts?"
Mihiro's current statement gives the impression of blatantly stirring up trouble, but this explosive topic is also something that many people are curious about.
The other Asagi sprouts present were also staring intently at Li Wei, wanting to know how this most powerful Asagi sprout viewed them.
In any case, Li Wei had become the common enemy of all the Ash Buds. After all, Li Wei had more than a dozen Sekirei by his side, and each of them was so unique and powerful that it was impossible for them not to be jealous. This jealousy also led to an alliance among many Ash Buds at the banquet. They decided that in the upcoming competition, they would unite and prioritize eliminating Li Wei, their most formidable enemy, to prevent themselves from being defeated one by one later.
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Li Wei said, "As for my opinion... aside from Sanada Nishi in the western region, for the others, I can only say that the upcoming matches may be quite tough for you. Don't even think about winning. Just focus on ensuring your own safety and the safety of the Sekirei."
Li Wei's words made many of the Weed Sprouts present harden their fists. To them, Li Wei's statement was nothing short of a direct attack, and it would be unreasonable not to retaliate. The previously loose alliance instantly became solid and united under the provocation of Li Wei's words.
Li Wei smiled. He could sense the anger of the Reed Sprouts, but what use was anger in the face of absolute power? These Reed Sprouts weren't Saiyans who could grow stronger with anger. In any case, Li Wei would turn their anger into impotent rage in the upcoming match.
Mihiro said in a jeering tone, "Oh, oh, oh, what a bold statement! It seems that Mr. Li Wei is absolutely confident in his abilities!"
Li Wei laughed and said, "That's for sure. My fellow reeds, I know you see me as the Great Demon King, and I personally don't mind being the Great Demon King."
Chapter 4. Drawing Hatred
Li Wei's words had stirred up enough hatred. Apart from Sanada Nishi, the current number one force among the Reshiba members below the stage, the rest of the Reshiba members were unable to hold back their anger, and some of them had already shown hostility towards Li Wei.
Inside Izumo-sou, Matsu and Yui, who were watching television, were enjoying snacks and tea. When they heard Li Wei's words, they were both somewhat surprised.
Jie Nu asked in confusion, "What is Li Weijun planning to do? At a time like this, he's drawing all the firepower to himself. This way, the other Reed Sprouts will all make him their top priority target."
Matsu said, "Perhaps Li Weijun is cooperating with Mihiro. Mihiro wants to create a heated atmosphere for the Sekirei game, and what Li Weijun is doing now is helping the other side. It's like before a fighting match, the two contestants will exchange trash talk to warm up the atmosphere."
Jie Nu said, "Maybe that's really the case. After all, someone as gentle as Li Weijun would know how to act. If he lets the Reed Sprouts get into a melee, there's no chance that someone with a ruthless hand would harm those around them and become a public enemy. Li Weijun can then take the initiative to control the pace of the game and let the other Reed Sprouts follow his lead. In this way, casualties can be minimized."
What Yui didn't know was that she had actually guessed Li Wei's purpose. Becoming a public enemy was only a matter of time. Li Wei was just helping the other Ash Buds to deepen their impression and solidify their hatred in order to prevent the Wagyu and Ash Buds from suffering uncontrollable casualties if a large-scale melee occurred later.
Although such extreme situations are rare, Li Wei still has to be wary of Yu Guangren resorting to desperate measures, so it's always good to take precautions in advance.
Song said, "Sometimes, I find that I really can't keep up with Li Weijun's pace. In terms of adaptability, only Hu Die can keep up with his thinking."
Song was somewhat envious of Hu Die. Hu Die and Li Wei often whispered and plotted together. It was likely that Hu Die's influence was behind such matters.
The banquet scene.
Uranium Girl whispered, "Wow, so many hostile looks. That guy Levi is really brave. Now he's offended all the Reed Sprouts."
Hu Die calmly said, "It's alright. This is a plan that my lord and I came up with. Attracting more attention is inevitable. We were going to have to go through this sooner or later. We've just brought the plan forward a little. My lord is absolutely confident that he can control the situation. So, everyone, please rest assured."
Uranium Girl said, "That's outrageous! They didn't even tell me about something this important beforehand!"
Hu Die's glasses reflected the light as she said, "I came to find you back then, but you were engrossed in a game. Do you remember what I said?"
"Eh..." Now it was Uranium Girl's turn to be embarrassed.
Mei Zai laughed and said, "We're all prepared to become public enemies, and besides, I'm the final boss that everyone will eventually have to face."
Uranium Girl said, "Tsk tsk, I wonder how strong a monster would have to be to be able to go head-to-head with you, Sister Meizai. Is there really anyone in our team who could withstand a fight from you?"
Mei Zai laughed and said, "If it were you, let alone confessing, even if I took ten moves, I wouldn't be able to take you down if you were determined to run away."
Uranium Girl said, "That's not the case. I was simply running for my life. Besides, my physical strength has its limits. Maybe I'll be done for after ten moves."
Uranium Girl is the fastest Sekirei in the entire team. In terms of pure speed, when she enters full-power acceleration mode, her speed can reach an unbelievable level. In this state, Uranium Girl can almost compete with the acceleration-style riders in "Kamen Rider Kabuto". When accelerated to the limit, for Uranium Girl, the whole world is like the pause button has been pressed, and everything slows down to the extreme. In this state, even attacks with speeds of Mach or higher are like turtles crawling in front of her.
Uranium Girl's acceleration ability wasn't originally that exaggerated, but after following Li Wei, the radiation of Li Wei's magic gradually strengthened Uranium Girl's body, giving her the strength she has now.
Even with her cheat-like speed boost, which allows her to perfectly seize the initiative against regular enemies, she's still nothing more than a fast fly in front of Miya, easily swatted away with a slap.
In the manga, the fact that Yui could fight Miya to that extent goes beyond what can be explained by cheating. Fortunately, the manga ended after that battle, otherwise it would have suffered from power level inconsistencies like in Dragon Ball and Naruto.
After finishing his speech, Li Wei handed the microphone back to the staff member next to him and walked off the stage.
Just as Li Wei was returning to his team, he passed by Sanada Nishi.
"I don't know what you mean by turning the fire on yourself, but I won't thank you," Sanada Nishi said in a low voice.
“Then you’ll thank me later,” Li Wei said in a low voice as well.
“I hate riddle tellers.” Sanada Nishi frowned slightly.
"You'll see when the time comes. You'll definitely come back with a big gift to thank me," Li Wei chuckled softly.
Sanada Nishi, a biker youth in a tight leather jacket and a high ponytail, stood out from the party venue alongside Li Weiyang. The other members, including Ashina and Sekirei, had received MBI's assistance and were dressed in suits and tuxedos, looking very formal. However, Sanada Nishi and Li Weiyang remained in their usual attire, not changing their appearance despite the occasion. His Sekirei, too, were not dressed in tuxedos; they, too, were unconventional.
Li Wei returned to his wagtails, and then Mihiro quickly finished his speech. The nobles continued singing and dancing, and the banquet returned to its initial liveliness.
Li Wei led his large group through various food areas, completely disregarding their image as they sampled all sorts of delicacies. They even "booked out" some food sections. The speed at which these competitive eaters devoured the food left onlookers in awe. One competitive eater is impressive enough, but for an average person, the daily food expenses alone could bankrupt them.
Chapter 44. Treated as an Honored Guest
The banquet lasted until 10 p.m. The powerful and wealthy had rich nightlife and were naturally unwilling to waste time at such a "simple" banquet. After all, the imperial court had to consider the impact, so many exciting programs that could only be seen at private banquets had to be omitted at such a large banquet.
After 10 p.m., people began to leave the banquet hall one after another. After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Li Wei and his companions said goodbye to Yu Guangren and then left the banquet hall.
Just as the pedestrian walked out of the MBI headquarters building, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, who looked quite capable, called out to Li Wei from behind.
"Mr. Li Wei, please wait a moment," the middle-aged man said hurriedly.
The young man's accent sounded a bit strange. Although he was speaking English, he had a strong retroflex consonant, which sounded somewhat like the loose grassland dialect of Teacher Chen Peisi. Li Wei not only knew English, but also had some knowledge of various languages in the East, so at least he had no problem speaking it.
Li Wei said, "You should speak in your native language; I understand your native language."
The young man was somewhat surprised, but he remained calm on the surface and said, "Sir, you are truly learned. It was unavoidable that I stopped you. I wonder if you would do me the honor of meeting my master?"
Li Wei already had a good idea of what was going on. It seemed that people had already started placing bets. He had just stepped out of the banquet hall when someone came to invite him, which meant that many people were optimistic about him.
After this banquet began, the world's elites knew that humanity would soon usher in a new age of mythology, so betting on the future rulers became something they had to consider.
This situation is akin to an aging emperor nearing the end of his life, with his princes plotting to seize the throne. The powerful figures who have placed their bets are the ministers supporting each prince. While this analogy may not be entirely accurate, it does illustrate the current state of affairs to some extent.
Li Wei said, "Then lead the way."
"Thank you, sir." The older man bowed slightly and stepped aside.
Not far away, a long luxury car drove up and stopped in front of Li Wei and the others.
Li Wei had seen his share of ups and downs and had experienced all sorts of luxury, so a scene like this was nothing to him; he didn't even bother to blink.
This composed demeanor deepened the young man's respect for Li Wei. A nouveau riche cannot conceal their peculiar aura; this young man, whose family had served the powerful for generations, his entire household relying on serving as stewards for the wealthy and powerful, had encountered all sorts of nobles. Li Wei, however, gave the impression of a slightly weary king. It was a demeanor born from having experienced all the joys of life and finding it somewhat dull; he had only ever sensed such an air in a very few extremely distinguished individuals.
Although the girls were curious, they knew they had to remain reserved and not embarrass Li Wei, so they boarded the car in an orderly fashion.
The car didn't travel for long before stopping in front of a large hotel.
The middle-aged man opened the car door, and Li Wei got out.
“My master has reserved this place just to give you some peace and quiet, sir. Please follow me,” the middle-aged man said with refined manners and a humble tone.
Li Wei was led to a luxurious reception room, while the girls were seated in a side hall with a large number of maids to ensure they had a pleasant experience.
Li Wei saw the person waiting for him. It was a middle-aged man wearing a white robe, with a full beard, a high nose and deep-set eyes, and a white turban tied with a hair tie on his head. This man looked like someone who had been in a high position for a long time. Although he had a smile on his face, he had an imposing aura.
Li Wei had met the other party at the banquet. The other party was a powerful prince from the Camel Kingdom, who could easily be ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world. Such a formidable figure was a great person who would make an ordinary person feel honored to meet him.
However, Li Wei had seen his share of so-called "big shots." The man opposite him was imposing, but Li Wei was even more imposing. He exuded a kingly aura, and the white-turbaned, bearded man opposite him unconsciously took two steps back before he could adjust his posture.
(This is truly an extraordinary man, even more majestic than my brother.) This thought suddenly popped into the bearded man's mind.
The bearded man had seen countless people, but when facing Li Wei, he felt like a pitiful wolf facing a majestic lion. The wolf was indeed cruel, but to the lion, it was nothing.
"Mr. Li Wei, please take a seat." The bearded man offered his seat to him, speaking with utmost respect.
In this world, the strong always reign supreme. The kingly demeanor that Li Wei displayed made the bearded man feel fear. In addition, since there were only him and Li Wei in the room, he didn't have to worry about being seen by others and bringing shame to the royal family. Therefore, he decisively backed down.
Li Wei, of course, didn't stand on ceremony with the other side and sat down in his seat with an air of nonchalance.
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