173: The Qilin ruins are about to be opened, Liu Hong comes to the door

As evening approached, Yu Xiu met some old acquaintances.

There were members of the Qilin Battle Team from other schools, and some were fellow provincials from Qin Province.

What surprised him most was that Chairman Liu of the Jiangtan City Martial Arts Association had actually brought a group of people here.

"Chairman Liu, are you also here to participate in the Qilin Relic assessment?"

Chairman Liu nodded and said, "For our Jiangtan City to get this quota, we owe it to you. It's all because of your efforts."

Although Yu Xiu didn't know the specifics, he didn't ask too many questions.

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is my son, Liu Hong. He works at our Jiangtan Martial Arts Association. This time, thanks to you, he also got a spot from our Jiangtan City."

Chairman Liu smiled, then pointed to the young woman next to his son, his Face beaming, "This is the mayor's daughter, but now she's our Liu family's future daughter-in-law. Oh, and Xiao Jing is a mentor at your Huaxia University."

Yu Xiu greeted the two of them.

However, observing their behavior, he could tell they were in a relationship.

Clearly, the initial bet ultimately led to the mayor losing his daughter.

"Is Sister Xiao Jing also entering the Qilin Relic?"

In Yu Xiu's opinion, since she was a mentor at Huaxia University, she should have entered before.

"Although I graduated from Huaxia University, my ranking was too low during my time there, and I never got a spot to enter the Qilin Relic."

"I never got a spot even after becoming a mentor. This time, thanks to you, I got one from Jiangtan City."

Yu Xiu suddenly understood.

After chatting with them for a few more sentences, they each went their separate ways.

After leaving the Huaxia University camp.

Chairman Liu's son, Liu Hong, asked, "Dad, why didn't you ask Yu Xiu to look after us inside the Qilin Relic?"

"I heard others discussing earlier that Yu Xiu killed a Martial Emperor this afternoon, which means his strength is at least at the Martial Emperor Realm."

"Moreover, he also snatched a few kirin jade pendants. If we could follow Yu Xiu, it would be very beneficial for Xiao Jing and me."

Hearing this, Chairman Liu's expression suddenly turned cold, "I hope you don't say anything like that again in the future."

"Yu Xiu doesn't owe you, nor does he owe Jiangtan City. On the contrary, our Jiangtan City, and all of you, owe Yu Xiu."

"Without Yu Xiu, you would never have gotten a spot to enter the Qilin Relic in this lifetime."

"Opportunity has its owner. Some things are not for you to covet."

"When you enter the Qilin Relic, rely on your own abilities to gain as many Opportunities as you can."

"Don't think about getting any benefits from Yu Xiu. Do you hear me?"

Liu Hong frowned. Although he was unconvinced, he still nodded.

"I understand."

Chairman Liu snorted, "You'd best remember what you said and don't do anything that would make Yu Xiu dislike you. You should know that just the fact that you know Yu Xiu is enough to benefit you greatly on your future path."

Saying that, Chairman Liu looked at the young woman beside him, "Xiao Jing, Uncle knows you are meticulous in your work. You must keep an eye on Liu Hong and not let him do anything foolish."

"I understand!"

Chairman Liu nodded with a look of relief, then turned and left.

Liu Hong, however, complained, "My dad is really something. He's always so rigid. Yu Xiu originally came from our Jiangtan City, and now that he's so strong, he could totally look after us."

"That way, our gains in the Qilin Relic would be even greater, and we might even acquire some of the Divine Beast Qilin's Talent."

"If we become strong, Jiangtan City can truly become strong."

"The strength of a city cannot be achieved by Yu Xiu alone; its overall strength must improve."

Hearing these words, Xiao Jing frowned, "Liu Hong, I think what Uncle said makes sense. Knowing Yu Xiu is already our greatest benefit, and it will help us a lot on our future Dao."

She remembered how many colleagues at school had specifically sought her out to ask about Yu Xiu.

After learning that her father was the mayor of Jiangtan City, their attitude changed instantly.

It was only because the Jiangtan City mayor had a close relationship with Yu Xiu, and she, as the mayor's daughter, also benefited from it.

Even her grade director and some leaders showed a significant change in attitude.

Whenever there were benefits, the school leaders would think of her first.

In the past year, she had received more benefits than in her previous ten years combined.

This was all because of knowing Yu Xiu.

"Listen to my dad's nonsense."

Liu Hong clearly disagreed, shaking his head, "Yu Xiu will definitely leave China in the future. Don't you know the principle that when the person leaves, the tea cools? Yu Xiu won't be of much help to us in the future. In our opinion, we must seize the Opportunity while Yu Xiu is still around and get as many benefits as possible."

After saying this, Liu Hong walked forward, while Xiao Jing's frown deepened. After much hesitation, she still took out her communicator and dialed.

"Dad, I want to cancel my engagement with Liu Hong. I don't think he's a good match."

Then, she recounted everything Liu Hong had just said, exactly as it happened.

Ultimately, the mayor on the other end of the communicator agreed without hesitation.

And he said he would contact Chairman Liu to clarify the matter... By now, it was late at night.

The moon in the sky was only a small sliver away from being completely full.

Everyone was now gathered outside the Qilin Relic, waiting for the Relic to open.

Because of Yu Xiu's presence, a vacuum zone formed around the location of the Qilin Battle Team members.

"Yu Xiu!"

"It's me, I'm Liu Hong."

At this moment, Liu Hong ran over, but he was stopped by the Qilin Battle Team members.

"Don't stop me, Yu Xiu and I are good brothers. My dad is the Chairman of the Jiangtan City Martial Arts Association. I have something to discuss with Yu Xiu."

Facing the obstruction of the Qilin Battle Team members, Liu Hong originally intended to force his way through.

However, he was only a Martial Artist First Grade. Facing a uniform group of Martial Warrior First Grade and some Grandmaster, he naturally couldn't force his way through.

In the end, he could only reluctantly bring up his father. When the Qilin Battle Team members heard this, their expressions softened, and they were not as rude as before.

The Qilin Battle Team members were mostly from Qin Province, and they all knew that their boss had a very good relationship with the Jiangtan City Mayor and the Chairman of the Martial Arts Association, especially since their boss's father even called the two of them brothers.

"Let him come over!"

Seeing Liu Hong's posture, Yu Xiu couldn't help but frown, but out of respect for Chairman Liu's Face, he still let Liu Hong approach.

"Brother Liu, do you need me for something?"

When Liu Hong heard Yu Xiu call him "Brother Liu," he immediately felt lightheaded. When he looked at the Qilin Battle Team members, a look of provocation appeared on his Face.

"Little Brother Yu, I came here hoping to enter the Qilin Relic with you."

Liu Hong said excitedly, "You also know that our Jiangtan City is slowly improving now, but its overall strength is still too weak."

"In the future, I will definitely take over my dad's position. So, I was thinking, if my strength were stronger, it would be better for the future development of our Jiangtan City."

"Don't you agree?"

"At that time, if I enter the Qilin Relic with you, all those minor Opportunities you don't need, you can give them to me to help me improve my strength. When I take over the position of Chairman of the Martial Arts Association, I will definitely be able to develop our Jiangtan City into a super city, surpassing the provincial capital."