After finishing their discussion with Peng Li-Yue, Leo had Anya to protect her until the tournament started. Based on what she said, it would be held in a place called Qin City.
Leo already read that this would happen in the novel. The protagonist, Kim Min-Gu, would make his appearance here as an independent martial artist. He would advance through the tournament while using underhanded tricks to win and gain the recognition of all the major forces in Sichuan.
’It’s the start of his fame and despair.’
Knowing this made Leo feel a bit sorry for the protagonist because he suffered so much until the very end of the novel. But that story might be different now that Heavenly Demon was alive. The protagonist had no reason to join the tournament, and Leo could use this chance to gain fame.
’The tournament format is simple. Independent martial artists would engage in a free for all to get spots. While a prominent family can choose a representative to get a spot in the tournament. That would require a lot of energy and I don’t want to enter it. However, there is an exception.’
As a prominent family in Murim world, Peng Clan and Tang Clan were given privileges to have an exhibition match after everything was over. In this tournament, Peng Li-Yue and Tang Clan’s third son, Tang Jiuyang, were going to send their representative to battle.
In the original novel, Peng Li-Yue made her first appearance here, announcing his bet against Tang Jiuyang, which he agreed to kindly.
Without her knowing, her representative was chosen by her father and was told to lose. The plan was for Tang Jiuyang to win and announce his engagement with Peng Li-Yue at the tournament, cutting her way out.
’She only made an appearance way later after Kim Min-Gu rose in rank and was chosen as Tang Clan’s warrior. But she’s just a husk of her old self. That’s why I don’t recognize her immediately back in the Butterfly Pavilion. Not that recognizing a novel character is easy.’
Anyway, they got the job. And he would finish it flawlessly.
"Excuse me."
Jessica entered the bar where Leo sat alone, pondering about the mission. She wore her secretary’s clothes like usual.
White business shirt hugged her slim figure and the tight short skirt revealed her long slender legs underneath it. The bodysuit that could be seen accentuated her sexiness to the max.
"Do you need something, Jessica?" Leo asked after giving her a glance.
"I am here to report on our current situation."
Jessica walked forward and stood next to him.
Hearing that, Shui smiled excitedly. "I understand. I will not disappoint you, Leader."
Jack raised his brows in surprise, "What? I can also use a sword. Why not me?"
"Because I am better." The Swordsman smirked.
"Dude! Do you want to go outside?! I will punch you with my new machine gun!"
As usual, they bickered with each other. Shaking her head, Jessica decided to stop them like a stern teacher.
"Enough. Go back to your room. I will have you help me investigate something tomorrow."
Normally, they would agree and not talk back. But because they drank too much alcohol earlier, their senses weren’t completely sober yet.
"Come on, lady boss! You said that but you would stay all night with the Leader anyway. Look at those clothes! You’re wearing them to seduce Leader right now. Am I wrong?" Jack remarked while grinning widely.
"Hey Jack, I don’t think saying that is a good idea." Shui, being more sober than Jack as he purified the alcohol using Nanites, already moved away from the couch.
"Huh, what do you-"
Bam!
Jessica’s fist passed through the wall beside him, leaving a large hole while missing Jack’s face by a hair’s breadth. Smoke emitted from her hand as she glared daggers at him.
"Don’t." She threatened. "Say a word about my fucking personal business."
Jack looked at the hole in disbelief before swallowing a mouthful of saliva. He was sober instantly. "Y-Yes Ma’am. U-Understood."
Seeing his frightened expression, Jessica clicked her tongue before leaving the bar to cool her head while grumbling in annoyance. She didn’t like anyone poking into her private business.
"Haaa... A girl is scary after all..."
Leo and Shui laughed upon hearing what he said. Even though they said that, they were not joking that Jessica would stay all night with Leo. Their relationship was so close to that extent after all.