“Bastards, all bastards, all useless things.”
On the high platform in the distance, Wen Tailai's expression was extremely twisted. His Evil Sword Sheng Qianming, on whom he had placed high hopes, was ultimately defeated by Zhang Hao, rendering all his plans useless.
“Zhang Hao, don't be too pleased, I, Wen Tailai, will not give up just like this.” Wen Tailai's expression gradually returned to calm.
The Referee took a deep look at Zhang Hao and said, “In this round, Zhang Hao wins!”
Then, the Referee added, “Now this Elder announces that Zhang Hao is the first place on the Fifth Battle Stage, and Sheng Qianming is second place!”
After the first round of elimination matches, the spots for the top ten competition were decided. Qi Zhao and Liu Mengyao, as expected, also successfully entered the top ten competition. These top ten were all experts. Zhang Hao finally also entered the top ten, getting one step closer to his goal.
However, being the first place on the various battle stages also had another benefit. The first place of each battle stage would face the second place of other battle stages. This ensured that strong contenders would not meet prematurely. Although Zhang Hao didn't care about this, not having to face experts early could be considered an advantageous factor. After all, he had great ambition this time and wanted to become the first place in this Outer Gate Competition.
That night, Zhang Hao celebrated in his small courtyard with Mo Qing, Liu Jie, Chu Wei, Shi Lei, Fu Qingchen, and others.
Song Sitian, who had a good relationship with Zhang Hao as a friend, busied herself making a table full of dishes.
“Wow, Sitian, the dishes you made are really good. Zhang Hao, your life is truly comfortable! Compared to you, our life outside feels like being in dire straits!” Liu Jie said, shaking his head.
Zhang Hao laughed and said, “Hehe, Liu Ge, if you like, you can come here often! I'll have Sitian cook you a few small dishes anytime!”
“Hahaha, that's for sure.”
Liu Jie and Zhang Hao had the deepest relationship. Because of this, he was not polite.
Mo Qing and the others were almost stuffed this time. After all, the dishes Song Sitian made were truly delicious. They all praised them incessantly.
“Oh right, Zhang Hao, I heard that Haoxian City is holding an auction. Do you know about it?” Liu Jie asked, looking at Zhang Hao.
“Auction, what auction? I've been preparing for the Outer Gate Competition these past few days, so I'm not very clear on many things.” Zhang Hao said, looking at Liu Jie.
Liu Jie looked at Zhang Hao and smiled, “Hehe, Zhang Hao, if you're interested, you can go and take a look. This auction is said to be jointly organized by the major business associations in Haoxian City. And it's the biggest auction this year, maybe you can buy some good things.”
Zhang Hao's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing this. Jointly organized by the major business associations, the scale of this auction would be unprecedented. Therefore, Zhang Hao was also somewhat moved. Anyway, the top ten competition wouldn't be held until seven days after this elimination round, so he could take the opportunity to take Sitian out to have some fun.
Thinking of this, Zhang Hao looked at Liu Jie and said with a smile, “Liu Ge, are you guys going?”
Liu Jie nodded and said with a smile, “Of course we want to go too. Anyway, although we are Registered Disciples, as long as we complete our monthly tasks, we can still arrange our time freely.”
Zhang Hao looked at Mo Qing and asked with a smile, “Sister Mo, what about you and Qingchen?”
Mo Qing also said with a smile, “Hehe, my situation is not a big problem. I just need to tell the supervisor.”
“Alright then, we'll gather here tomorrow and go to Haoxian City together.” Zhang Hao decided.
Shi Lei and the others planned to come back to find Zhang Hao the next day.
Because Mo Qing and the others were not Outer Sect Disciples, they could not stay overnight here. After eating and drinking to their fill, they all returned to their own places.
The next day
Zhang Hao and the others left the Hao Xian Sect and arrived at Haoxian City.
Haoxian City was built dependent on the Hao Xian Sect. Although Zhang Hao had passed through Haoxian City several times, he had never entered to explore the place.
Originally, Zhang Hao thought Tianwu City was already very large, but upon seeing Haoxian City at this moment, he realized what 'large' truly meant. This Haoxian City was at least four times larger than Tianwu City. And Zhang Hao's hometown, Ninghai City, the capital of Watt Country, was even less comparable to Haoxian City.
“Young Master, this is Sitian's first time coming to such a large city!”
Song Sitian followed beside Zhang Hao, clinging to him like a little bird. Her eyes were almost not enough to take everything in at this moment.
“Sitian, buy whatever you like, don't save money for the Young Master.” Zhang Hao said to Song Sitian with a smile.
Song Sitian quickly shook her head and said, “No need, Young Master, Sitian will just look.”
Zhang Hao looked at Song Sitian and said with a smile, “You silly girl, with the Young Master's current wealth, even if Sitian you spent your entire life, you couldn't possibly spend it all.”
After speaking, Zhang Hao walked directly to a stall and politely asked an old man, “Old man, how much is this doll?”
This was a very delicately made cloth doll. Zhang Hao had seen Song Sitian's gaze lingering on it earlier. It was clear that she liked this doll very much. It seemed that whether in his previous life or on this True Martial Continent, many girls had little resistance to dolls.
“Haha, customer, you have good taste. This is one lower grade crystal stone.” The old man looked at Zhang Hao with a smile.
Zhang Hao was a little surprised, seemingly not expecting that this doll would actually require crystal stones to purchase, even if it was just a lower grade crystal stone, it was too exaggerated.
“Old man, isn't this too expensive? It's just a doll, why is it so expensive?” Zhang Hao asked the old man with some disdain.
The old man, however, said to Zhang Hao, “Young man, although this doll is expensive, there is a reason for its price. It is made from wood from the South Sea. The material is unique, and carrying it on your person often has the effect of nourishing the body and benefiting qi.”
Zhang Hao saw the old man speaking so confidently and was a little suspicious. He touched the doll with his hand and found that the wood material was indeed very unique. He knew that what the old man said was probably not exaggerated. So he nodded and said, “Alright, old man, I'll buy this doll.”
Song Sitian on the side saw this and quickly said to Zhang Hao, “Young Master, it's too expensive, Sitian can't take it.”
Zhang Hao, however, said seriously, “Sitian, for the Young Master, this is not expensive at all. Moreover, it's bought for Sitian. No matter how expensive, the Young Master is willing.”
Song Sitian was very touched and said, “Young Master, you are too good to Sitian.”
Zhang Hao smiled and threw a lower grade crystal stone to the old man. He bought the doll.
The old man smiled at Zhang Hao and said, “Young man, you have great foresight. This doll you bought is definitely worth it.”
Zhang Hao handed the doll to Song Sitian and asked with a smile, “Sitian, do you like it?”
Song Sitian smiled sweetly at Zhang Hao and said, “En, Young Master, Sitian likes it.”