Chapter 1007: The Second Round
Just then, Tang San sensed a familiar aura and instinctively turned his head. He saw Mei Gongzi approaching the rest area, accompanied by elders of the Peacock Demon clan and her mother. As always, she was dressed in her stunning silver gown.
Tang San's expression made his interest clear as daylight. Ning Chen'en couldn't help but chuckle softly. "It seems you really did come here for a matchmaking tournament. I think you're more interested in City Lord Mei than in becoming an Emperor!"
Tang San replied without the slightest attempt to hide his feelings, "Of course. With City Lord Mei's heavenly beauty, who wouldn't be? ...Well, I suppose you're already married to the love of your life. Anyway, if you can get her to marry me, I'll give you the statue for free."
Ning Chen'en laughed heartily. "If only I could afford being so generous! She is a city lord too, you know? Whatever she does is up to her, and it's also up to you if you want to chase her. But you do have quite a few rivals, I have to say. I heard that Jin Anguo once personally proposed marriage and got turned down. You'll need to work harder. After all, City Lord Mei definitely wants to become an Emperor. There aren't many main cities without one."
Feeling the veiled jab, Tang San simply waved his hand and said, "Right, right, isn't that a great coincidence? Alright, let me rest up and prepare for the match."
As Tang San stepped into his pavilion, Ning Chen'en chuckled, having gotten his revenge in the verbal spar, and returned to his own.
The moment Tang San sat down, Jin Miaosen muttered angrily, "What's wrong with that guy? So shameless, trying to buy our treasure. Where were they before, huh? Big Brother, if you face him, just chop him in half. Do you think we can buy more statues from the Sword Saint Demon Emperor? If we had a few more, maybe you could really make a miracle happen."
Tang San sighed. "You think Emperors have nothing better to do than carve stone all day? I'm already lucky to have one. Don't waste time thinking about it. Just do your best. However far we get is however far we get."
Meanwhile, Mei Gongzi had also entered her own pavilion, holding a list of the contestants who had passed the first round.
Before the tournament began, Tang San had told her during their last private meeting not to try contacting him during the competition. Only when they reached the final round could they talk. With so many Emperors watching—and especially with the presence of the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor—even a small slip could cause massive trouble.
Mei Gongzi understood and agreed.
But after the first round, as she carefully observed all the advancing contestants and their abilities, she was shocked to find no trace of Tang San.