When Jiang Wuming and the others returned to the hotel where the Dragon Country delegation was staying by helicopter, it was already 8 PM local time.
Qi Wufu led all the representatives and staff of the Dragon Country delegation, all standing not far from the hotel's helipad, waiting for the helicopter to land.
As the helicopter landed, Zhujian was the first to step out of the cabin, Jiang Wuming second, Ye Kunlun, Yuan He, and Ye Feng followed behind him, with Gu Tianlong at the very end.
"Welcome back, heroes!"
Seeing Jiang Wuming and the others disembark, Qi Wufu was the first to speak.
As his words fell, all the martial artists in the Dragon Country delegation, including Qi Wufu, saluted Jiang Wuming and the others.
Li Lianyi and the other staff members of the delegation, though not saluting, looked at Jiang Wuming and the others with reverence.
Upon seeing this, Zhujian's figure flickered, and he immediately moved aside.
Swish, swish, swish...
Jiang Wuming, Ye Kunlun, Ye Feng, and Yuan He returned the salute at the same time.
Among them, Ye Kunlun, Ye Feng, and Yuan He appeared very excited.
Jiang Wuming was not as excited as them, but he also felt an unprecedented emotion in his heart.
It was a complex emotion formed by the intertwining of responsibility and mission, glory and merit.
At the same time, Gu Tianlong was also returning the salute, but his expression was very awkward.
Because, at this moment, he did not feel glory, but shame, even disgrace!
He was not worthy of the respect from Qi Wufu and the others, nor was he worthy of standing in the ranks!
"Wuming, how are your injuries?"
After the salute, Qi Wufu's figure flickered, and he came before Jiang Wuming, asking with concern.
"Marshal, we have already taken the healing medicine. The injuries are not serious," Jiang Wuming replied.
"How about this, you go back to your rooms, take a shower, and then I will arrange for the medical team to examine and treat you, and then we will have a celebration!"
Qi Wufu thought for a moment and made arrangements.
"Yes, Marshal!"
Jiang Wuming and the others responded in unison, then walked out of the grass with Qi Wufu and the others towards the hotel building.
During this process, Jiang Wuming clearly saw Li Xiaoman excitedly give him a thumbs-up, and Li Lianyi smiled and winked at him.
Is she going to examine and treat me?
Jiang Wuming was slightly stunned and asked himself inwardly.
At the same time, Gu Tianlong's mood became even more depressed when he saw Li Lianyi's actions.
He had participated in the martial arts competition for the genius group, but not only did he fail to change his image in front of Li Lianyi, but he had become a disgrace to the Dragon Gate and the entire Dragon Country martial arts world!
"Look at what you've done! You've shamed the Dragon Gate!"
Upon returning to his room, Gu Tianlong was severely reprimanded by Long Yongjie, the Grand Elder of the Dragon Gate. "If this were a real war, you, as a deserter, would be executed, do you understand?"
Gu Tianlong knew he was in the wrong and remained silent.
"Go back and be in seclusion for half a year to reflect properly."
Seeing Gu Tianlong's silence, Long Yongjie hesitated and did not continue to scold him.
"Yes, Master!"
Gu Tianlong nodded and accepted the order, feeling a sense of loss like never before.
Once upon a time, he was the strongest successor of the Dragon Gate, the banner of the younger generation in the Dragon Country martial arts world, but now he had fallen into disgrace!
This stark contrast made it difficult for him to bear, and at the same time, his hatred for Jiang Wuming reached a frenzied level!
Yes.
At this moment, he did not reflect on himself, but rather believed that his current situation was entirely caused by Jiang Wuming!
...
Jiang Wuming returned to his room and took a shower, only to find that his guess had come true – Li Lianyi had come to his room.
"Big hero, I'm here to examine and treat you."
As the door opened, Li Lianyi stood at the entrance of the room and smiled.
Since Jiang Wuming's emergence, she had gradually learned the skill of smiling, especially when facing Jiang Wuming, this skill became more proficient.
"My injuries are fine," Jiang Wuming smiled and shook his head.
"Are you not wanting me to come in?" Li Lianyi continued to ask with a smile.
"Hmm... No, I'm just saying my injuries are fine. Please come in."
Jiang Wuming explained subconsciously, but halfway through his words, he realized that Li Lianyi had retracted her smile and raised her eyebrows, so he quickly made an inviting gesture.
Li Lianyi heard this, walked into the room, smiled and brushed past Jiang Wuming, then looked around his room.
After doing all this, she turned around and said, "Grandpa Qi arranged for me to examine and treat you. If you refuse, you will be disobeying orders."
"—"
Jiang Wuming's forehead was covered in black lines. Is there such a thing as forcing someone to be examined and treated?
"What are you still standing there for? Take off your clothes."
Li Lianyi put down the medical kit in her hand. Seeing Jiang Wuming standing still, she urged him.
"Take off... take off my clothes?!"
Jiang Wuming was dumbfounded. He was only wrapped in a bath towel at the moment. If he took it off, he would only be left with his underwear.
"If you don't take off your clothes, how can I examine you?"
Li Lianyi retorted. Seeing the shy expression on Jiang Wuming's face, she couldn't help but laugh.
"I didn't expect the heroic Wuming, who wreaked havoc on the battlefield, to also have shy moments. Hmm, if I were to take a picture of your shy look now and post it on social media, it would definitely go viral."
"Who said I was shy?"
For some reason, Jiang Wuming felt a little unconvinced when Li Lianyi called him shy. As he spoke, he took off the bath towel, leaving only a pair of~underwear~.
After doing all this, Jiang Wuming found that the smile on Li Lianyi's face had frozen.
Under the light, Li Lianyi's gaze fell on Jiang Wuming's left shoulder.
Jiang Wuming's left shoulder was a bloody mess, and even the white bone could be seen.
"Your injuries are so serious, and you still say they are fine?"
Li Lianyi spoke again, her smile completely gone, replaced by a frown, with a hint of heartache in her eyes.
"External injuries are not a problem. Internal medicine and external application of healing medicine will suffice..." Jiang Wuming said.
"Sit down. I'll examine your internal injuries first, and then I'll deal with your external injuries!" Li Lianyi interrupted Jiang Wuming, her tone unquestionable.
"Okay... Okay."
Jiang Wuming nodded subconsciously. This was the first time he had seen Li Lianyi so serious.
As his voice fell, Jiang Wuming sat down on the sofa.
Li Lianyi then held Jiang Wuming's wrist, placed her hand on his pulse, closed her eyes slightly, and carefully sensed the beating of his pulse.
At the same time, her unique fragrance kept drilling into Jiang Wuming's nostrils.
Hmm?
Suddenly, Li Lianyi opened her eyes.
Because she sensed that Jiang Wuming's pulse was very chaotic, and his breathing was slightly rapid.
And when she opened her eyes, what caught her sight was a small tent.
Jiang Wuming's second brother greeted her.
"You smell too fragrant."
Jiang Wuming said somewhat awkwardly.
"Pfft—"
Li Lianyi was stunned at first, then couldn't help but laugh again.
Her smile could topple cities, a breathtaking sight.
Jiang Wuming was momentarily dazed.
The girl before him was not only fragrant but also beautiful.
...
In Europa, in that ancient castle.
The Four-Star God of War, Taylor, had already left.
After Zorro and the others were killed, Taylor voluntarily left.
Because he knew that Anthony @ Roman was in a very bad mood and he was worried about being caught in the crossfire.
Anthony @ Roman returned to his room, but he was not sitting in his wheelchair. Instead, he stood by the window using his mechanical lower limbs.
"Ring ring ring—"
Suddenly, the room was filled with the sound of a telephone ringing.
Anthony @ Roman heard the sound, glanced at it, and saw that it was a call from his younger brother, Seville @ Roman. He walked over and picked up the phone.
"Anthony, didn't you say there would be no problems? Now what? Your plan failed, that worm won the championship, and we lost a huge fortune, not to mention we have to give the family's martial arts techniques as a reward to him!
All the geniuses of our allies' younger generation are dead!
Moreover, that worm has also made contact with the City of Sin and the Nether Hall, and even commanded the geniuses of the City of Sin and the Nether Hall to fight!
He has achieved what we have dreamed of!
This will further enhance the prestige of the Dragon Country martial arts world!!"
"My dear brother, it sounds like you are in a worse mood than I am! Or are you blaming me?"
Anthony @ Roman patiently waited for his brother to finish before speaking.
"Anthony, shouldn't you feel guilty for this?"
Seville @ Roman was very angry.
"My dear brother, even if I make a mistake, it's not your place to criticize me."
Anthony @ Roman said slowly, "Besides, this matter has just begun. Why are you so agitated and angry?"
"What do you mean 'just begun'?!"
Seville @ Roman continued to be angry.
"Seizing the present is more important than killing the future!"
Anthony @ Roman responded, his tone turning cold, and killing intent surged.
...