Nine Star Burden

May 7th.

Outside Feiyu Stadium in Dongcheng District, the imperial capital, there was a buzz of people and crowds of people.

Jiang Xiao was wearing a peaked cap and a mask on his face, holding a high-priced ticket he bought from a scalper, and slowly moved forward with the team.

From time to time, Jiang Xiao would take out his admission ticket and look at the portraits above.

Jiang Xiao never expected that Zhao Wenlong would choose to embark on this path after graduating from college.

Undifferentiated fighting refers to a fighting competition without any restrictions. Genre, weight, age, and gender are all irrelevant here.

The Ultimate Star Martial Arts Championship is the top fighting championship in the country.

First of all, it must be said that this is an entertainment event for the audience.

But within the category of entertainment events, the Ultimate Star Martial Arts Championship is already considered the closest thing to a life and death fight.

Jiang Xiao looked down at the appearance of Zhao Wenlong tearing his fist belt on the ticket. Obviously, this avatar continued the World Cup avatar style.

It is said that Zhao Wenlong entered the professional league in February this year. In three months, he played a total of 2 games and achieved good results in winning both games.

Hey... Jiang Xiao sighed deeply. In this match, Zhao Wenlong's opponent was a female boxer. She was 32 years old. She was said to be a strong opponent in the peak of the galaxy.

Jiang Xiao fell into a deep conflict, not for himself, but for Zhao Wenlong.

If he wanted a real fight, and various armies had offered him an olive branch, why didn't he go?

If Zhao Wenlong just wants to compete and keep fit, then there are more entertaining events and championships with a wider audience that he can participate in. With the development of China to this day, various businesses are booming, especially in the field of Xingwu. , there are countless entertainment competitions, why would he choose this highest level life and death battle - the Ultimate Star Martial Arts Championship?

With doubts in mind, Jiang Xiao followed the crowd to check in and sat on the stands.

Everything tastes familiar.

The familiar green field, the familiar audience, the familiar cheers and applause.

At this moment, Jiang Xiao seemed to know why.

It seems that in China, only the rules of the Ultimate Xingwu Championship are closest to the Xingwu World Cup.

However, in the World Cup, all the participants are students. In addition to being individuals, these contestants also represent the countries behind them.

But here, there are men, women, and children participating, mostly for personal reasons.

The game lasted for nearly 20 minutes. Zhao Wenlong won, and it was very difficult to win.

The female boxer was obviously an experienced veteran and a well-known teacher. She came from Xingwu in the Central Plains. After graduation, she participated in various competitions and finally entered the top competition in China to challenge herself, but it seems that she has not yet won the highest honor.

oh!!!

Alas!!!

Zhao Wenlong! Zhao Wenlong! The huge stadium can accommodate nearly ten thousand people.

The audience cheered endlessly, and it was obvious that Zhao Wenlong was very popular with the audience.

Jiang Xiao stood among the cheering crowd, silently watching Zhao Wenlong take his final call on the field, with a complex smile appearing in his mask.

Erwei said that Hou Mingming should be appointed as the captain of a team.

Then Mingming joined the Night Watch Army for nearly a year, met all kinds of people, and met all kinds of strong people, but...

But Hou Mingming asked Zhao Wenlong and Jiang Xiao by name, and it was the Imperial Capital trio as soon as she opened her mouth. She seemed to be still living in the past, living in the memory of her hard work in school.

And Zhao Wenlong, who was standing on the green field, seemed to be no less generous than before.

After being cured by the medical team, Zhao Wenlong, although his clothes were stained with blood, was still graceful, clasped his fists at each auditorium, and finally left the stage slowly...

In the player tunnel, Zhao Wenlong spoke plastic Mandarin, talking to his assistant as he walked.

Hush~ A whistle sounded, coming from the right corner.

Zhao Wenlong's team, which had just turned to the left, paused for a moment, turned their heads and looked over.

If you win, you should be happy. A muffled voice came from the mask.

People looked at Jiang Xiao with puzzled faces. Someone had already come over and seemed to want to drive Jiang Xiao away. It was obvious that Zhao Wenlong was a rising star and had already begun to behave like a star.

Zhao Wenlong was slightly startled. Hearing this familiar voice, he also saw those familiar eyes.

Zhao Wenlong took two quick steps and hurriedly stopped the two members of the team, while the people behind him also hurriedly followed.

Why didn't you say hello in advance? I should have behaved better. Zhao Wenlong came to Jiang Xiao with a face of surprise and patted him on the shoulder.

The joy he felt when he just won was less than one tenth of the joy he felt now.

You are 9 years younger than her. Star Warrior is different from ordinary athletes. Star Warrior has a long career. She has richer experience and more training hours than you. This victory deserves your happiness and pride. Jiang Xiao continued.

Zhao Wenlong rubbed his thick hair and said with a smile: I can no longer find the feeling of fighting together with you, nor can I find the feeling of going to war for the country.

Jiang Xiao leaned against the wall and said faintly: How do you feel? I remember you came here on a round trip?

Zhao Wenlong: Uh...

Jiang Xiao blinked.

The next moment, Zhao Wenlong pressed his hands on Jiang Xiao's head, crazily circling Jiang Xiao's small round inches even through the hat.

Eh? Eh? Why are you still taking action? Jiang Xiao retreated and shouted loudly, Someone cares but no one cares? Zhao Wenlong hit someone!!!

The two people rolled into a ball in the player tunnel, and everyone in the distance looked confused.

...

Ten minutes later, in the locker room.

Zhao Wenlong took off his sportswear and wore a white vest. He took out a bottle of energy drink from the cabinet and threw it to Jiang Xiao.

Jiang Xiao took off his mask, raised his head and said, Gurgling...ha...burp.

Zhao Wenlong took off his boxing belt and asked, No class today?

Yeah. Jiang Xiao said Yeah casually, looked at the nutritional list on the drink, and said, Don't drink tea?

I tried it and then changed it. Zhao Wenlong wiped his sweaty neck with a big towel, I was very thirsty after the game and the tea was too hot.

Oh. Jiang Xiao took another drink and drank it.

What do you want from me? Zhao Wenlong walked over while wiping his head.

Jiang Xiao: Have you ever considered joining the army?

Zhao Wenlong: Huh?

Jiang Xiao shrugged his shoulders and got straight to the point: Join the army, the Night Watch Army, and it is a special team within the Night Watch Army.

Zhao Wenlong raised his finger, made a circle, gestured to the locker room, and said: I rejected many teams, and my career has just started.

Jiang Xiao: So... you want to stay in this circle and win some honors, or keep fighting like that female boxer.

Zhao Wenlong thought for a while and nodded: I like this atmosphere very much. When I get older, it would be good to be a coach.

Jiang Xiao smiled and said: Train the next generation well and let them fulfill your dreams on your behalf.

Zhao Wenlong: This sounds very meaningful.

Jiang Xiao: Go and apply to be the assistant coach of the next Imperial City Xingwu World Cup team. I will win the championship and your ultimate goal will be achieved soon.

Zhao Wenlong laughed, waved his hand and said, I can't train you.

Jiang Xiao looked at Zhao Wenlong seriously and said, You are just unlucky. Everyone knows that you are not capable of playing in the first round.

Zhao Wenlong smiled and said, Do you think I really care about this?

Jiang Xiao nodded thoughtfully: You just enjoy the process. If you are really obsessed with winning or losing, you will obviously not be able to maintain an undefeated record in the future.

Zhao Wenlong sighed softly, threw the big towel aside, unscrewed the energy drink, and said: This kind of life is quite interesting, I enjoy it very much, meeting all kinds of legendary boxers and competing with them Compete.

Seeing the way Zhao Wenlong spoke, Jiang Xiao hesitated.

He doesn't know whether he should continue to recruit Zhao Wenlong. If he has found a way of survival that he likes, why should he change it?

Zhao Wenlong suddenly changed the topic and said: The Night Watch Army is famous. It is also a special combat team in the Night Watch Army. You will not be short of people.

Jiang Xiao opened his mouth but did not speak.

Zhao Wenlong said softly: Essentially, you are not someone who relies on your teammates. There are countless strong people in the Night Watch Army, and you can also find many people who can keep up with you. It is not my turn.

You keep walking and climbing up, and your eyes keep looking forward. Your mentality and state determine that it is difficult for you to look back.

Jiang Xiao pursed his lips and unscrewed the cap of the energy drink bottle.

Zhao Wenlong: Hou Mingming, right?

Jiang Xiao: ...

Zhao Wenlong: I heard that she joined the army after graduation.

As he said that, Zhao Wenlong turned to look at Jiang Xiao: No one knows what army she joined. It's been almost a year and there has been no news. I didn't expect that she would be with you.

Jiang Xiao said lightly, Yes: Originally, she was from the Mountain Breaking Army or the Wasteland Reclamation Army. I cut her off and dragged our Night Watch Army over to her.

Zhao Wenlong smiled and shook his head and said, How is she now? Is she still that competitive?

Gudu Gudu... Jiang Xiao put down the energy drink and said, She spent 10 months to get the position of squad leader. Now she has a small right to choose her own team members.

Zhao Wenlong: She chose me.

Jiang Xiao: Yeah.

Zhao Wenlong: A person who is not in the military.

Jiang Xiao grinned helplessly.

Zhao Wenlong turned to look at Jiang Xiao: It seems that you have protected her very well. If she dares to make such a request, someone must be supporting her.

Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said awkwardly: I do have a good relationship with our immediate boss. It turned out that I was the one who intercepted her. She was a classmate and I was the introducer. I should take care of her.

Jiang Xiao said hurriedly: You can't be so one-sided. She has proven herself with her strength, and her results are particularly outstanding. Otherwise, my great reputation will be useless.

Zhao Wenlong nodded and fell silent.

In such silence, Jiang Xiao seemed to sense other meanings.

Jiang Xiao said: You must speak clearly. Don't feel pressure. I am assigned by my superiors and I must carry out the order. Now that my mission is completed, you can make your own decision. I will stay in the imperial capital for three days. Time, if you have any ideas, just call me.

With that said, Jiang Xiao stood up and said, I'm leaving first.

Zhao Wenlong suddenly raised his head, looked at Jiang Xiao, and said, Ask her to call me.

Jiang Xiao's body stiffened slightly, and after a moment, he nodded slightly.