If you think about it carefully, 2017 was indeed a long and extraordinary year. Many things happened during this year, and I also met many people. I tasted all the joy, anger, sorrow, joy, sweetness, bitterness and spicyness.
"Unknowingly, a year has passed." After being stunned for a moment in the memory, I couldn't help but sigh.
Time is such a magical thing. When you feel that the days are like years, when you think back to the past, the scenes of the past are as if they are still in your mind, making you remember them fresh.
I have this feeling at this moment. I can clearly remember the voices, faces, and smiles of my junior high school classmates, as if they were just yesterday, but I also feel like I haven’t seen them for several years.
Sometimes it feels like I'm having a long dream. When I woke up from the dream, I was still sitting in that familiar classroom, surrounded by classmates who I spent time with day and night.
Unfortunately, this is not a dream after all, and the peaceful days no longer exist. As a lucky person who survived, I still have to face the cruelty of reality and move forward.
"Ye Yan, what are you thinking about? Why did you run into the yard alone?" Jiang Chen walked up to me at some point and said with a strange expression.
"Ah?" Hearing the sudden voice next to me, I came back from my memories. Seeing that the person coming was Jiang Chen, I couldn't help but smile: "Isn't there a martial arts competition tomorrow? I'm a little excited and can't sleep. "
"Haha, I'm very excited too. I'm also looking forward to what ranking I can get in the martial arts tournament." Jiang Chen laughed, paused, and then persuaded: "However, it's getting late, we have to keep it up tomorrow. A good mental state, so go to bed early.”
"Yeah, I understand." I nodded, picked up the stool and walked into the house. Perhaps because of the banquet just now and the martial arts tournament tomorrow, everyone was quite excited and hadn't even slept at this point.
Zhang Xinyu, who had drunk too much, was talking in front of the mirror. Lin Wei and Ye Yuyou were discussing with He Li about tomorrow's martial arts competition. Xie Zhen had already fallen on the sofa and started snoring thunderously. He was the only one who slept the most. quick.
Looking at this lively daily life, I smiled. Although we have experienced countless hardships and there is still an unknown in front of us, at least...
At this moment, it is very warm and happy.
It's not really that bad, is it? We have passed through the dark days hand in hand, and a bright future greets us in the new year.
Thinking of this, I smiled and said to everyone: "Everyone, go to bed early!"
In order to protect this hard-won warmth, I must become stronger, strong enough to protect the tranquility of this moment. For this reason, I must achieve a good result in this competition!
The night that symbolized bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, passed by in a hurry under my expectation full of fighting spirit.
When the morning light of the new year tore through the winter night of the old year, the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau suddenly burst out with amazing vitality, and powerful auras escaped from every corner of the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau.
While the Spirit Adjustment Bureau was gradually boiling, I also opened my eyes after resting all night.
Feeling the tyrannical aura spreading everywhere, a look of anticipation appeared on my face. This was my first time in such a formal competition.
"I'm really looking forward to it..." A smile appeared on the corner of my mouth. Although my opponents were all the most outstanding people in Yang Province, I also had sufficient confidence in my own strength. The burning desire to fight at the moment was also It surges up in my chest!
"I, Ye Yan, will decide on the top ten!"
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The martial arts competition is the highest standard, highest honor, and highest visibility event in the entire Yang Province, and this event that countless members of the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau have been looking forward to officially begins today!
This event attracted almost all the prominent figures in Yang Province. In addition to members of the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau, this event also attracted a large number of big shots from the political, military, and cultivation circles. One can imagine the influence of the tournament. How big it is.
For participating members, the martial arts competition is also an excellent opportunity to show off their own strength. In previous martial arts competitions, countless people who are usually unknown have taken this opportunity to show off their skills and become a dark horse, attracting everyone's attention.
Even if you don't have the ability to compete for the top rankings, you can still show your face in front of tens of thousands of viewers and increase your reputation.
If you perform well or are lucky enough to be favored by a certain big boss, it will be like a carp leaping over the dragon's gate and skyrocketing to 90,000 miles.
In fact, over the years, there have been many examples of grassroots people from ordinary families seizing opportunities and successfully counterattacking.
Even those members who are not qualified to participate, most of them are full of expectations for this tournament. After all, in such a high-level competition, even simply enjoying the visual feast is a sure profit.
Because of this, the competition ground was extremely popular at this time. Such a large competition ground could be said to be crowded with people and extremely lively.
"After all, it is the biggest event of the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau. It is really lively."
I couldn't help but sigh, before I even entered, I could already feel how lively the competition venue was.
"Fortunately, we are contestants, otherwise, it would have been a lot of trouble to squeeze in." Jiang Chen said to us, "Let's go directly to the lounge."
"It's done."
There is a player channel in the lounge. We contestants can walk through the player channel and lead directly to the auditorium.
We bypassed the huge crowd of spectators and walked into the lounge. I have to say that the sound insulation effect of the lounge is very good, and the noise outside is almost inaudible.
Sun Zimo was busy in the lounge. When he saw us coming, he smiled and said: "Here you go, sign in first, and then come with me. I have reserved a good seat for you, and the view is great!"
After several of us contestants signed in the registration book, we followed Sun Zimo to a contestant channel. After walking out, we appeared at the top of the auditorium. Looking down from here, we had a panoramic view of the entire competition ground.
Standing here, I really feel the heat of the competition. What I see is the dark crowd. The auditorium that used to be empty is now full of people. If the competition field is not built large enough, the audience may be Can squeeze directly into the ring!
"How about it, this location is not bad." Sun Zimo said with a smile.
"It's pretty good." I responded with a smile. Looking down from here, it can be said that I have an unobstructed view.
"You just stay here. I'll be back in a while, so I'll go down and get busy. Today is really busy. The Spirit Adjustment Bureau is a little short of manpower. Even a two-star expert like me has been asked to do hard labor. .." Sun Zimo's voice gradually faded away, and it seemed to be a bit resentful.
Withdrawing my gaze from Sun Zimo's retreating figure, I looked down at the bustling field, the fiery color in my eyes becoming even more intense. This conference can almost be said to be a competition between the most outstanding cultivators below the second star level in Yang Province. I really want to know what level I belong to among this group of people.
"I think this must be tens of thousands of people, tsk tsk, showing up in front of tens of thousands of people, it's exciting just thinking about it." Xie Zhen said excitedly. It was also his first time to participate in a martial arts competition, so he must have been in the same mood as me at this time. Full of fighting spirit and fighting spirit.
"I hope we don't meet on the field at the beginning." Jiang Chen looked at the few of us and said with a wry smile.
"It shouldn't be that unlucky." I smiled and said, "But if it is really that unlucky, I hope everyone won't hold back."
"That's natural." Everyone said seriously. Everyone understood that going all out is the greatest respect for the opponent, especially between friends.
Ye Yuyou blinked his eyes and said in a dangerous tone: "If we meet, then I will settle all the blame for bullying me when I was a child! Let's settle it in a fair and honest manner!"
"Hey, hey, hey, apart from stealing your snacks, grabbing your toys, and pinching your cheeks, I don't seem to have done anything to bully you..." I said innocently.
"Looking for a fight!"
"Hahaha."
After fighting for a while, it finally ended with me giving in. There was nothing I could do about it. My sister was too strong now, so I had to give in when I needed to. The world would be brighter if I took a step back, otherwise this girl would bite me again.
"A good man doesn't fight with women." I said with a guilty conscience.
"Hey, Ye Yan, the relationship between you brother and sister is still as good as ever. It's really enviable."
At this time, a hearty voice sounded from behind us. Upon hearing this, we immediately cast our gaze and saw Sun Wei walking over with a smile on his face.
Behind him, followed by Sun Chengqian and a group of Sun family children, there were more than a dozen people. After all, it was a big family, and the number of contestants alone could break double digits.
"You are in good spirits. How are you? Are you sure you will be in the top three this time?" After seeing Sun Wei, I couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"The top three are easier said than done. They are not easy to save." Sun Wei smiled bitterly and said, "I'll do my best. I just hope we don't meet on the field. That would be too uncomfortable."
"Yes." I nodded with deep understanding.
After chatting with everyone in the Sun family for a while, my eyes swept across the audience. When I glanced at the high platform opposite, my eyes paused slightly. I don’t know if it was a coincidence or a deliberate arrangement, but the Zhou family and Zhao family happened to be opposite us.
As if he noticed my gaze, Zhou Da also raised his head and looked at me. After seeing me, he sneered, and then he made a gesture of wiping his neck, the meaning was self-evident.
Seeing this, I smiled faintly, raised my index finger and shook it at him, mouthing "You can't do that". I guess he understood what I meant, because his face immediately turned ugly. .
After looking away from the opposite side, I looked at the leadership table. At this time, many people were already sitting at the leadership table. Except for a few familiar senior leaders of the Spiritual Adjustment Bureau, the rest were some people I didn't know. , I guess they should all be big shots from all walks of life in Yang Province.
"People are almost here, the conference is probably about to start." I thought to myself. At this time, the competition ground was already full of people, and the time was about to reach ten o'clock.
Sure enough, as I expected, soon, as a majestic voice sounded, the originally noisy competition ground suddenly became quiet.
"Please remain silent."
"I declare that this martial arts tournament has officially begun!"
