Chapter 146. Just Leaving a Footprint
When the banquet started, the girls arrived. Since they were the last to arrive, they were carrying large and small bags of things they had bought in Osaka.
Jiang Shaoxu, in particular, had her desk piled high with luxury goods she had bought: clothes, shoes, bags, and jewelry.
It's clear this woman knows how to enjoy life. Even with her ascetic lifestyle, her refined taste hasn't changed at all.
Of course, it's not that Jiang Shaoxu can't endure hardship.
Without identification, they often have to live a life of hardship, sleeping outdoors.
She can accept it.
But once she arrived in some cities, she would inevitably go sightseeing.
"You have a lot of free time, don't you? I remember when the Korean national team came here, they were all immersed in training, but we still beat them to a pulp. You girls, on the other hand, the first thing you do when you come to Osaka is go shopping... How are you any different from ordinary girls?" The teacher from the Sakura Osaka National Museum couldn't help but start lecturing from the main seat.
This teacher from the National Hall was probably in her forties or fifties. She had her hair tied up in a high bun and had sharp eyes. She looked like a strict, menopausal woman who couldn't stand the extravagance of young women and anything other than serious asceticism.
"I am a mage, and also a woman. Besides, you guardians of the pavilion seem to be just average-looking, which does not disappoint my carefree attitude." Jiang Shaoxu was not a kind person. She had heard from others that the cherry blossom people of Xishou Pavilion were very unfriendly when she came, so she did not need to be so polite.
The woman spoke with a heavy nasal tone, making no attempt to hide Jiang Shaoxu's dissatisfaction and disdain.
"The three of us," Mo Fan said.
After all, she was the only one who brought food back for Mo Fan.
"Didn't we say it back in the banquet hall? You were to choose five people, and then each of you could randomly pick five of us to have five one-on-one duels. Can't you count?" said the blond Okamoto Takashi.
The platform is larger than I imagined; it could probably serve as an acceleration runway for some passenger planes without any problem.
"I'll do it," Mu Ningxue said, standing up.
Whether it was the teacher, the head of the guards, the clan elders, the young monks, or the guards of the temple, everyone frowned, and the atmosphere completely changed.
"Teacher, let me do it. Even in a vast country like this, there are bound to be some narrow-minded people. I think it's most appropriate for me to take the lead in something educational like this." The blond Okamoto Takashi was the first to volunteer.
They arrived at the arena.
These words infuriated everyone in the Nishimori Pavilion!
"We don't hit stones, we only hit people's faces." Jiang Shaoxu knew that Xiaochi Xiangzi was being sarcastic, so he just blurted it out.
"Who among you wants to deal with this little punk?" Mo Fan asked.
Well, Jiaojiao is still a little shy.
Although Mu Nujiao brought back some snacks for him, it was certainly not enough for Mo Fan, who hadn't eaten much all day.
"However, this means that neither Jiang Shaoxu, Mu Ningxue, nor Mo Fan can afford to lose," Nan Jue said.
"Dealing with a bunch of frogs in a well is a piece of cake."
"That was a perfect performance, I give it a perfect 10!" Zhao Manyan said with a smile.
"Since you're so eager for education, don't blame us for not being hospitable enough. Someone, set up the arena now, and make sure this sparring session can proceed smoothly after the banquet and tea!" said the female teacher from the National Academy.
Jiang Shaoxu's words offended everyone at the banquet.
Her intention was to let Mo Fan try it.
Such a thin and spacious battle arena could be easily destroyed by magical power if the surface material is not hard enough.
"How you choose to fight is up to you," she said, then looked over here again.
"You two should discuss it," said Nobuko Fujikata, the teacher at the National Museum.
"Best of five is fine, best of three is also acceptable," Mo Fan said casually.
The West Guardian Arena is located on the south side facing the ocean. It appears to be a huge, man-made platform extending into the air above the mountains. When there are no matches, it seems to also serve as a helicopter landing pad. As soon as everyone entered the arena, they saw a black helicopter take off from the area and head towards the Sea Battle City.
This scene made several people in the team quite envious.
Seeing Mu Ningxue stand up, no one else spoke.
"You've got a sharp tongue, but what good is it?" one of the glamorous female guardians said.
But then again, they were the ones who were arrogant first, so it's normal for Jiang Shaoxu to act this way now.
"Actually, we ate quite a bit of delicious food in Osaka this afternoon. It's strange, though, that the people in such a wonderful city are the opposite; they always give off an uncomfortable feeling. Let's just have a proper match tonight and leave our mark on your faces. We still have to move on to the next stop." Jiang Shaoxu slowly stood up, his words full of hostility!
These women have all eaten and drunk their fill, but he's still not better!
All he could do was rely on these students to teach those people a lesson!
Several apprentices immediately ran out of the banquet to angrily set up the venue.
Although he was angry, he could only let out a cold snort in the end. There was nothing he could do; that arena did not belong to him.
"Yes, Ms. Nobuko!"
Shoko Koike chuckled, glanced to the side, and her smile quickly froze into a blank expression.
Even if I know that this Sakura mentor's direction isn't entirely wrong, so what? You guys are arrogant, so I'll just confront you.
While they were eating, the people on Sakura's side were already full of anger.
"The captain is so awesome!" Jiang Yu secretly gave Mo Fan a thumbs up.
"This diamond-shaped platform is made of gray crystal. Don't worry that it won't withstand your magical attacks. You are far from being able to unleash the power that could completely shatter it," said the female Sakura student who had previously spoken with Jiang Shaoxu in a nasal tone.
"I'll do it." Jiang Shaoxu looked at the woman who had just interrupted, her meaning clear.
"What you said is right, but you have to wait until we've eaten our fill," Mo Fan said.
After all, everyone present knew about Mu Ningxue's strength.
"So you're choosing three people?" A Sakura military officer dressed in the uniform of the Guardian raised his thick eyebrows, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.
Nobuko shook her head and said, "Guests are welcome; let them choose their opponents."
Clearly, Jiang Shaoxu is also extremely skilled in verbal sparring, and she seems somewhat inferior in comparison.
Mo Fan nodded, meeting his gaze without flinching.
In their view, their Sakura region is also a place where talents emerge in abundance. In terms of the overall strength of mages, they are among the best in the world. When any country comes to their West Guardian Pavilion to exchange skills, they are all extremely respectful and well-behaved, speaking in soft voices.
Clearly, the old woman was also somewhat displeased.
"Then let's go for best of five."
"I'm one, who's the third?" Mo Fan asked again.
The arena is diamond-shaped, with three corners exposed at a height of seven or eight hundred meters. Apart from the invisible barrier, there is not a single railing. The diamond-shaped arena is not thick and looks more like a flat sheet. It is supported by a stone body extending from the mountain below.
After dinner
However, these people from Great Xia are somewhat too arrogant!
Although she was just a substitute, she still wanted to get more opportunities to perform. She wasn't here to act aloof.
"If we win three matches, we've already won. Why go through all that trouble?" Mo Fan said casually.