After the archive is damaged, I live in another world

That's good!

As they said goodbye, Alice in the corridor mustered up her courage and said hurriedly, "Um, um - Mr. Xu Mu, can I call you Brother?"

Ok?

Xu Mu looked bewildered. "Of course, right, Charles?"

Charles's brows twitched wildly, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Of course...yes!"

what.

That's good.

Alice smiled and said, "Brother, I will come back to see you after the commission is completed!"

Oh, good.

Xu Mu smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

……

……

A 27-inch crystal screen is placed in the basement.

Xu Mu held the remote control and changed a few channels——

It can only be said that the television industry on Canglan Star has not yet developed. When purchasing the crystal screen, Xu Mu did some research and learned that the current penetration rate of "television" is only about 20%. Ordinary people prefer to go to the theater to watch dramas instead of staying at home.

Although there are several programs, for Xu Mu...

It’s so boring!

It’s bad enough that there are no good TV series, there’s not even a decent variety show. What are the people on the Blue Planet doing?

Cultural desert!

only--

In order to prevent the elves from getting bored, and since I do have some money, it's time to upgrade the elves' entertainment methods.

Xu Mu put down the remote control and said, "Elf, when I'm not around, just watch TV to relieve your boredom."

"Woo-hoo! Woo-hoo! Yes, s- ...

“…Why are you crying?”

"Nothing, woo-woo! Comrade, I'm very touched!"

"..."

Look at how useless you are!

Xu Mu stood up and said, "I'm going to the City Lord's Mansion to ask about the team."

The elf immediately said, "Bon voyage, comrade!"

Free City, City Lord's Mansion.

This was a mansion located on Rongguang Street. While not as opulent as the houses on Zhengong Street, it was still quite impressive. Xu Mu had sent in his invitation two days ago, and today's meeting was an appointment, so he certainly wouldn't miss out.

As soon as he arrived at the door, Xu Mu saw a silver-haired butler.

He spoke in authentic Beijing dialect: "Hey! Mr. Xu! Are you here? Please come in. The master has been talking about you last night, and finally you are here!"

"You're welcome."

Xu Mu nodded and followed the butler inside.

When I arrived in the living room, the first thing I saw was a short figure standing on a chair.

Looking at the sparse hair on his head, who else could he be but the city lord?

The city lord heard the commotion, waved his hand to dismiss the others, and said with a smile: "Cang Lan, are you here?"

Xu Mu was quite polite: "I should have come to visit you a long time ago... Lord City Lord, hello, I am the Blue Bandit, you can call me Xu Mu."

"Ah."

The city lord gestured for Xu Mu to sit down and got straight to the point: "I've read your post. You want to form your own team and don't want to sell the spots, right?"

Xu Mu nodded. "Yes. But the team's expenses seem too high... I came here today to ask if there's a less expensive way to play, a 'poor man's way'?"

"No."

City Lord, assert!

"..."

Xu Mu wants to go back now.

But he was too embarrassed to leave.

The city lord continued: "But, I can sponsor you."

ha?

Xu Mu raised his head and said hesitantly, "Lord City Lord, thank you for your kindness... I don't want to accept sponsorship. I need absolute control over the team and don't want anyone else to interfere."

Humph……

The city lord remained silent. He simply looked at Xu Mu and said, "Xu Mu, do you know? Every country on Azure Star is pushing for the 'Holy Spirit Duel.' Originally a sport used to hone adventurers' combat abilities, it's now the most important sport in almost every country. Why is that?"

Xu Mu remained calm and said, "I'd like to hear the details."

"Take a look at this first!"

clap clap!

The city lord clapped his hands twice.

Wow!

A scroll fell from the wall, revealing a full list hanging above it.

Xu Mu turned around and saw that this was the champion list of all previous "Holy Spirit Duel World Cups".

The first champion was the Bauhinia Empire;

The second session was still the Bauhinia Empire;

In the third session, the champion became the White-headed Eagle Empire.

In the four sessions since then, the championship has always been exchanged between Purple Gold Flower and White Head Bunting. Other countries seem to be runners-up, and no country has ever won the championship.

The city lord pointed to the list on the wall and said, "What do you think of this championship list?"

Xu Mu told the truth: "The Bauhinia Empire and the Whitehead Empire are the two most powerful countries on the Blue Planet."

The City Lord's face was serious. "This is the meaning! The Holy Spirit Duel has long been the best way to demonstrate a country's strength and publicize its power. Although we in the Central Region never call ourselves a country, who doesn't want honor and prestige? I vigorously developed the Holy Spirit Duel and even became the chairman of the league for this! Xu Mu, the Holy Spirit Duel is also a war. It is a war without the smoke of gunpowder, but it is just as difficult and cruel!"

Chapter 153 # 150 That’s a lot!

Oh……

understood.

Xu Mu didn't speak immediately. He looked at the city lord and asked, "Lord City Lord, has 'our Central Land' ever participated in the World Cup?"

The city lord shook his head, his face gloomy. "The World Cup is held every three years, and I participate every year."

"How's the record?"

"The best result is the top 32, and most people can't even make it past the auditions."

what.

It's really terrible.

The city lord slumped down in his chair. He looked at Xu Mu seriously and said, "Xu Mu, your fighting ability is obvious to all. Can you defeat an opponent in a state of 'spiritual rampage'? Are you still human?"

Xu Mu raised his hand. "Hey? Lord City Lord, why are you cursing while you're talking?"

"I just felt it."

"what……"

To be honest, mental breakdown is really a bit outrageous.

Xu Mu felt that if Charles hadn't lost his cool judgment at the time, and hadn't used the "Infinite Mirror Corridor" and instead chosen to use a combo of attacks interspersed with skills to force Xu Mu and not give Xu Mu the space to perform "Dragon Breaking Slash"...

It’s hard to say who wins and who loses.

At that time, Charles's numerical value should not be much different from Xu Mu's!

The city lord continued, "I fully support your decision to form a team. If you're willing, I can become your partner, and together we can build a powerful team. Our goal is—"

He pointed to the championship list.

"——Win the World Cup!"

can.

Since we are going to form a team, we must be aiming for the highest honor.

If Xu Mu wanted to be a scoundrel, there would be no need for him to run around until now.

He remained calm and said, "The purpose of playing games is to win. If we make it to the World Cup, we'll definitely aim for the championship. However... Lord City Lord, I wish I could control the team. Putting everything else aside, I at least want to have absolute control over 'event-related matters.' The players—I have to choose the players myself, right?"

The city lord waved his hand and said, "You don't have to tell me all this nonsense. I can provide you with everything, or I can do nothing at all. However, there are only two requests you must agree to."

"What two things?"

"Three years from now, we must at least reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Six years from now, we must win the World Cup. This is the first requirement."

Xu Mu didn't think twice: "Okay, what's the second request?"

The city lord had a plan in mind: "Everything related to the competition, such as player recruitment and training, tactical planning and implementation, and so on, will be your responsibility. I will be in charge of team operations and publicity. I must brand you as the 'symbol of the Central Land,' and you must cooperate with my promotional strategy."

Ok……

If you think about it carefully, this request is reasonable.

Xu Mu and his team are representing the "Central Land" to participate in the World Cup. If the publicity is not in place, and he becomes notorious or is even on the "opposite side of the Central Land" in public opinion, then wouldn't the city lord lose more than he gains?

Xu Mu touched his chin and asked, "Lord City Lord, can I ask how you plan to package me?"

The city lord raised his hand and said, "It's not you, it's the Blue Bandit. You, Xu Mu, are Xu Mu. No matter what I do to the Blue Bandit, you, Xu Mu, will not be affected."

Oh!

This makes people feel extremely safe.

Xu Mu pressed on: "So, how do you plan to package the Blue Bandit?"

The city lord smiled. "Of course, he's the hero of the Central Land! Xu Mu, if you agree, we'll sign the contract now—and the first thing you have to do is follow us on our expedition to defeat the Sea Mist Demon King!"

W-what? !

Are you going to take a risk?

Xu Mu thought carefully and suddenly said, "Since it's just 'promotional packaging', then I don't actually have to contribute, right?"

The city lord nodded repeatedly: "That's right! You understand a lot, Xu Mu! You don't have to do anything, just put on your mask and follow us. We'll do the fighting, and you'll get a share of the credit!"

OK!

Xu Mu remained cautious. He asked, "Lord City Lord, what if I have something urgent to do and cannot cooperate with your publicity efforts?"

"Clap!"

The city lord clapped his hands, and three people walked in immediately.

These three people look different, but their height and body size are exactly the same. No one knows what they came here for.

Xu Muqi asked, "Who are these three brothers?"

The city lord raised his hand: "Put it on."

"Yes!"

After shouting in unison, they put on the sea-blue bandit masks—

Ah? !