The ten contestants who stood out in the second round of the talent show all qualified to showcase their special skills at the Yingdu Dome Stadium.
However, only three of them would get to compete for the title of Moe King.
In the next 72 hours, they needed to earn survival points to climb the rankings and secure a spot in the top three.
Only by surviving could they qualify to compete for the title of Moe King!
And now, they faced their first test right before their eyes—
They had to carry their own luggage and walk 5 kilometers to reach Shepherd's Flute Village.
During this time, aside from the contestants voluntarily quitting the challenge, the program team could not offer any unnecessary assistance.
"Ah—"
Upon hearing this thunderbolt of news, the children sighed and groaned:
"How am I supposed to carry my basketball!"
Lu Weizhuang complained, "This is my favorite star's limited edition signature. I can't sleep at night without hugging it!"
"My book is so heavy, I can't carry it..." Wu Yaozu said, covering his head pitifully.
Really, did you bring your most treasured skills here thinking you'd get a chance to showcase them on a live broadcast?
The top-tier kids seemed quite dependent on their skateboards, as if they couldn't feel safe without them.
Just then, Xia Nuo tugged at Fang You's arm and started a conversation:
"Youyou, look, that brother is so awesome, his head is raining!"
Xia Nuo was pointing at Qu Mo, who was also known as a "drum prodigy."
At this moment, he was sweating from his forehead, flowing down like a cascading waterfall.
Did he... bring the drum set with him?
"Kids who've brought too much don't need to worry—the program team will collect the things you don't want to carry, and each child who makes it to the finish line will get a 50-point reward,"
the host, Brother Dong, changed the topic and said mysteriously, "Besides that... the contestant who performs the best in this situational challenge will receive an additional reward!"
"Performing the best... That obviously means striving for first place!"
"If that's the case, don't carry anything, don't add to my burden!"
"I don't even need clothes!"
"The one with no clothes to change, you need to take your clothes with you, dear student!"
Most of the contestants made quick arrangements and then hurried off.
[My God, having to walk so far in the first challenge, isn't that too much of a physical demand?]
[Feeling sorry for Nuo Bao and Emperor Youyou, can't five-year-olds get some special consideration?]
[Third round is like this, no exceptions]
Unlike other contestants' large and small suitcases, Xia Nuo and Fang You only carried a single bag each.
However, thanks to her father Xia Anyang, although she had just one bag, it was filled with many heavy items. Even Fang You felt the weight when he took Xia Nuo's bag off her.
"Nuo Nuo, divide the things in your bag with me, I'll help you carry it."
"Okay!"
Xia Nuo readily agreed to Fang You's offer of assistance without a second thought.
She opened her bag and handed some items to Fang You.
"You only need to pack a little bit for me, I can manage on my own..."
However, while Xia Nuo wasn't paying attention, Fang You sneakily took many heavy items and stuffed them into his own bag.
The interaction between the two little ones on the bus was also noticed by the audience, and the barrage finally arrived:
[So sweet, are these two always so clingy in their daily life?]
"Hahaha! Youyou, come look! There's a butterfly! Such a big butterfly."
"Youyou, check out this stick!"
"Youyou, doesn't that goose look like Brother Dong... Ah, it's a flying swan!"
"Don't run off."
Hmph...
Two little brats.
In his heart, Qu Mo scoffed at Fang You and Xia Nuo's wasteful use of energy.
Now at the back of the group, he could clearly see every move Xia Nuo made.
We've only been walking for less than 10 minutes, and they're already wasting energy.
They'll definitely give up midway due to exhaustion...
A mature child already knows how to use tactics.
I will conserve my energy, keep my own pace, no need to compete with those athletic prodigies. Just enduring to the finish line to secure the guaranteed points is victory enough. I can show off in other areas—
"Ah, it's the big brother whose head is like a waterfall!"
Xia Nuo curiously asked, "Are you tired now?"
"No, not tired, not at all."
Qu Mo wiped the sweat off his forehead, "Clearly, I still have lots of strength."
Xia Nuo nodded her head, "Then remember to hydrate in time, brother. We're moving on ahead!"
What, what kind of prodigal five-year-old?
No matter how much I conserve energy, I can't walk slower than you two five-year-olds, right?
Qu Mo's competitive spirit was ignited by Xia Nuo!
No longer caring about conserving energy, he grabbed his suitcase and chased after Xia Nuo.
As she walked, Xia Nuo found it very amusing to watch Qu Mo who was steadily catching up to her.
She deliberately quickened her pace, and Qu Mo chased after her, determined to overtake her.
As Xia Nuo sped up, so did Qu Mo.
Xia Nuo's pace grew faster and she started to bounce along.
But Qu Mo was quickly running out of steam, sweat pouring down like a waterfall.
I'm an 8-year-old elementary school student, I absolutely can't lose to a 5-year-old brat!
Qu Mo made up his mind with a determination even stronger than taking a grade 10 drum exam!
Seeing Qu Mo's actions speed up, Xia Nuo excitedly tugged on Fang You's hand, "Whoa, Youyou, run fast! We can't let the ghost catch us!"
"OK." Fang You started running alongside Xia Nuo.
Who's playing a game of tag with you, hey!
Qu Mo pursed his lips and sprinted with effort, but Xia Nuo and Fang You were always just a bit faster than him.
Xia Nuo kept running while occasionally looking back to gauge Qu Mo's reaction.
This made Qu Mo even more frustrated!
No, no matter how weak I am, I can't walk slower than a five-year-old, right?
Qu Mo wasn't able to reconcile with his weaker self.
He quickly decided to stop the challenge due to premature exhaustion and chose to switch strategies, boarding the bus instead.
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