I am a high-level martial arts master.

"I've finally obtained a cultivation technique that can change one's aptitude."

Feeling a lightness in his body, Ye Li thought to himself.

By relying on this technique, as long as one continues to practice, one can improve their aptitude through the marrow cleansing process of the I Ching.

Then, upon reaching perfection in cultivation, an entry that enhances one's aptitude will be created.

Just as Ye Li was pondering silently, he heard Zhong Lang suddenly say:

"Nephew Ye, there is something I may need to remind you of."

"Hmm?" Ye Li looked up and said, "Please speak frankly, City Lord."

"Now that you've qualified for this Ten Cities Grand Competition, you might need to prepare for... the next National Fortune Tournament!" "Huh?" Ye Li looked up at himself in surprise, "Me?"

Ye Li had heard Jiang Xiyue mention the National Fortune Challenge before.

The southern region is controlled by the immortal sects.

Therefore, every ten years, various sects would absorb fresh blood from various countries into the immortal sect, and then the younger generation of each country would engage in martial arts battles. This is the origin of the National Fortune Tournament.

"That's right." Zhong Lang nodded slowly and said, "In Xia Kingdom, the contestants for the National Fortune Tournament are selected from the winners of the competitions in each city. However, the past winners of Yan City were not strong enough to be selected."

"But with your current strength and performance in this competition, which has already been recorded in the commemorative photo and sent to Kyoto, you are bound to be a favorite in this national tournament."

"I'm afraid that someone from Kyoto will come to contact you soon, my dear nephew."

Ye Li nodded indifferently. So what if he's here? He can just pretend to be a nobody and get through this so-called national fortune competition.

The hustle and bustle of Jingpo Lake Manor did not subside as night fell; on the contrary, it became even more intense.

With the grand competition coming to a successful conclusion, the manor lord prepared a lavish banquet to bid farewell to everyone.

However... before the banquet, we still need to make sure everyone who was injured during the competition is healed.

Even though the blue medical terms are extremely effective, treating hundreds of people at once, including a significant number of those on the verge of death, still requires a considerable amount of time.

"This guy..." Xue Qinian, who had been healed beforehand, moved his regained energy and said, "He still lost in the end." Shi Yue said calmly, "There's nothing we can do, the gap is too big. Just what kind of term is that guy?"

"Who knows?" Qin Yu said indifferently, "But... where did Ye Li and that Meng Yan go?"

"I don't know, I haven't seen those two since the competition."

In the dimly lit room, Meng Yan struggled to open his eyes, and a figure came into view.

"Oh...you're awake!"

Ye Li smiled and waved his hand: "Surprised?"

"How could it be you!" Meng Yan's pupils contracted.

The sight of Ye Li upon waking up was more terrifying than seeing a ghost.

"Hehehe." Ye Litang chuckled a few times and said, "Don't forget who I came here with."

Yes, he is the good nephew of the Lord of Yan City.

In Yancheng, when it comes to connections, getting rid of someone is a piece of cake.

"What a pity!" Ye Li shook his head helplessly.

"That damned elder of your Poison Wolf Gang abandoned you and ran away when things went wrong. Otherwise, I was prepared to detain him too." "…Ye Li!" Meng Yan's face showed terror: "I'm a contestant! You can't lay a hand on me!"

"Stop playing dumb," Ye Li said calmly. "As far as I know, the Poison Wolf Gang has never had a genius like you."

"Reaching the peak of Body Tempering in just over a year? Who are you trying to fool?" Ye Li squinted and said, "I've already seen your entry; it's not related to cultivation."

"So can you tell me how you managed to have a combat skill while simultaneously having a cultivation speed and physical attributes far exceeding those of others at the same level?" "The Poison Wolf Gang doesn't have that kind of foundation."

Looking at Ye Li's appearance, Meng Yan said helplessly, "You...you're just like me, no, you're even more suspicious than me!"

"Nonsense." Ye Li slapped Meng Yan across the face and said coldly:

"That's precisely why I'm asking you, you little idiot, what are you pretending to be?"

"Since you won't confess honestly," Ye Li's eyes flashed with a cold light as he took out a pill from his pocket and said, "Then don't blame me!" The Calamity Pill: Within fifteen minutes of taking it, the Body Tempering Martial Artist will be confused and disoriented, obeying the commands of others.

During his time in Yan City, Ye Li, through his initiative, had naturally already learned about the medicine's effects and was now ready to use it. The next moment, Ye Li grabbed Meng Yan's cheek and forced the pill down his throat, then punched Meng Yan in the abdomen to help him digest it.

"What did you feed me?" Meng Yan asked, his eyes filled with panic.

"Of course it's poison, it couldn't possibly be a body-tempering pill, could it?" Ye Li rolled his eyes.

The pill took effect quickly; soon Meng Yan's eyes glazed over, staring blankly at Ye Li. "Wow, this effect is comparable to a hypnosis app!" Ye Li exclaimed.

"Tell me, what's the secret to your improved physical abilities?" Ye Li asked, as time was of the essence and he had to make the most of the remaining fifteen minutes.

"The Nine Revolutions Rejuvenating Technique!" Meng Yan, under mind control, slowly explained the effects of the secret technique, causing Ye Li's eyes to narrow; there was definitely something fishy going on. "What's your relationship with the Poison Wolf Gang?"

"Cooperation, we will cooperate with the Poison Wolf Gang to eliminate the Azure Dragon Gang."

Ye Li then asked, "A team? You have a team? How many people are there, and what is their individual strength?"

"The team consists of eight people, all of whom are at the Acquired Realm except for me, with the highest level being the late Acquired Realm."

"Seven days from now!" Ye Li was suddenly startled.

This is a considerable force, and judging from Meng Yan in front of him, the strength of these seven acquired cultivators should not be underestimated; fighting beyond their level is not impossible.

Thinking about it this way, I'm afraid my plan to have Li Guancai join forces with Canglong to destroy the Poison Wolf will probably not be very effective.

"Where do you come from?"

"I can't say," Meng Yan said blankly.

"I can't say it, not that I don't know." Ye Li's heart stirred.

But then he remembered that even his own Yi Sui Jing technique had been bound by a spiritual contract, so it was clear that Meng Yan had also been bound by a contract that could never be revealed. "What kind of attributes do your teammates have? What kind of techniques do they practice?" Ye Li pressed.

"I can't say."

"Do teammates also sign contracts?" Ye Li wondered to himself.

"Do you think your teammates can join forces to defeat Zheng Tong, the half-step Xiantian gang leader of the Azure Dragon Gang?" Ye Li pondered.

"It's a sure thing!"

Even in his dementia, Meng Yan spoke with absolute certainty.

Ye Li frowned and said, "Then why not take action immediately?"

"Wait for another team to arrive, join the Azure Dragon, and engage in battle!"

As Meng Yan spoke, Ye Li's pupils suddenly contracted. Why did this feel so familiar?

Almost immediately, Ye Li's gaze shifted, and when he saw the watch on Meng Yan's right arm, he felt a shiver run down his spine.