The competition began.
On the viewing platform.
Old Master Sun stood beside Old Master Qin.
"This Zhou Xuan is truly detestable. I only learned yesterday that he actually kidnapped my precious grandson as soon as he arrived in the capital, Old Qin. I absolutely cannot swallow this insult."
Qin Zhantian chuckled, "It's just a bit of roughhousing between youngsters. Old Sun, you're already of advanced age. Worry less and let the children venture out more."
"Look, our Huaiyu is just like that."
"Heh heh..."
Old Master Sun was left speechless.
Qin Zhantian turned his head away, ignoring him.
The head of the Lu family beside them, Lu Linglong's father, heard their conversation. His expression remained natural, as if he hadn't noticed the undercurrent of tension.
Anyone with eyes could tell that today's banquet was a trap set to teach Zhou Xuan a little lesson.
Qin Zhantian was known for his method of giving a slap followed by a sweet date.
He had done this many times when recruiting talent.
It seemed Zhou Xuan was in for some bad luck today.
"Old Sun, don't worry. It's better to focus on watching the match at a time like this. It's rare for it to be held," the head of the Lu family said, patting Old Master Sun's shoulder in comfort.
"Hmph! I just can't swallow this insult. This Zhou Xuan is simply too presumptuous."
"So what if he's presumptuous? If you have the ability, can't you let the Sun family's team deliver a crushing blow to him later?"
"Yes! You're right. This brat needs discipline. It's good for him to suffer a bit and learn a lesson."
"Hahaha..."
The competition quickly commenced.
Five teams were participating: the Fang, Qin, Lu, Zhuge, and Sun families.
The first to appear was the team representing the Fang and Sun families.
Zhou Xuan was notably among them.
On the Fang family's side, apart from Wang Haoyu, Lin Tianyu, and Li Dapeng, almost all the others were newcomers.
The match was fierce, but it was clear that the Qin family's team was more skilled in coordination.
Zhou Xuan's side, having not experienced much combat, appeared very cautious with every attack.
Zhou Xuan's side, on the other hand, adopted a guerrilla warfare tactic, constantly moving within the enemy's sight.
Whenever the polo ball reached Zhou Xuan's stick, no one else could snatch it.
"Damn it!"
"This kid is truly uncanny. How does the ball become so alive in his hands?"
"No, we must find a way to get the ball back."
"Right, we must find a way to get the ball back."
The Sun family members were all extremely anxious.
However, they were helpless.
Their defense was tight, yet they couldn't catch Zhou Xuan.
Sun Zhibiao stood on the Sun family's substitute bench, his eyes fixed on Zhou Xuan.
He couldn't believe what he was seeing.
This kid could actually break through his defense!
This was absolutely impossible.
Sun Zhibiao shook his head repeatedly.
"No, he can't be allowed to continue playing like this."
He suddenly stood up from his seat and walked towards the field.
"Young master."
The guard watching Sun Zhibiao quickly intercepted him.
"Get lost!" Sun Zhibiao shoved the person blocking his way and jumped onto the field.
Sun Zhibiao rushed to the center of the field, mounted his horse, and with a kick of his legs, shot forward like an arrow, reaching Zhou Xuan in an instant.
At this moment, he concentrated all his rage into his arms, swinging his mallet fiercely towards Zhou Xuan's chest.
Sun Zhibiao had unleashed his full power; if he hit, Zhou Xuan would be severely injured.
However, he was still too late.
Zhou Xuan's reaction was incredibly swift.
As soon as he saw Sun Zhibiao charging, he had already dodged to the side.
"Bang!"
A loud noise echoed.
The ball was smashed away.
Sun Zhibiao was stunned.
Seeing Zhou Xuan, with one in each hand, nearly knock all of the Sun family's riders off their horses.
If this happened, the frenzied horses would trample them to death.
"No, Zhou Xuan's mallet seems to have legs. It dodges every time."
"Damn it, we can't win like this."
"Quick, retreat! Don't tangle with this lunatic."
Sun Zhibiao's teammates began to panic.
"Zhou Xuan! What are you waiting for, you punk! Come and get the ball quickly!"
"Yeah! Hurry up and get the ball!"
The Fang family's teammates saw this and burst into laughter.
"Hahaha..." Zhou Xuan laughed loudly, "This ball is mine! If you have the guts, keep trying to snatch it!"
"If you want to snatch it, come on! Hahaha..."
The Sun family's players were driven mad by the provocation.
They had only one goal.
That was to snatch the Fang family's ball and bring glory to the Sun family!
But they had already made consecutive mistakes, losing two goals.
"Son of a bitch! What's wrong with you three!" Sun Zhibiao cursed angrily.
"Young master, the opponent's lineup is too formidable. We can't even get close to them, let alone hit the ball," a subordinate player said distressedly.
"Right!"
"This Zhou Xuan fellow is simply a monster."
Lu Ling'er watched the match unfolding in the field, deep in thought. They were only now realizing that this competition was not just an ordinary match as rumored.
This was clearly an elite competition.
If Zhou Xuan managed to lead the Fang family to victory this time, it would also embarrass the Qin family and curb their arrogance.
"Quick, take him down."
"Yeah, take him down."
The Sun family was defeated!
In the subsequent matches, the Zhuge and Lu families also lagged far behind Zhou Xuan's team in score.
Finally, it was the Qin family's turn.
Initially, the Qin family's team was suppressed.
Qin Qingya and Qin San Gongzi, brother and sister, led the charge, forming a pincer attack.
Just as the ball was about to be struck by their mallets, it was repeatedly snatched away by Zhou Xuan, who arrived at lightning speed.
Qin Qingya gritted her teeth.
She exchanged a glance with Qin Chao, who nodded secretly and then smiled.
In the end, Zhou Xuan scored six consecutive goals, all hitting the mark.
"Zhou Xuan, it seems this match has no suspense. But do you want to try something fun and exciting?"
Qin Chao raised an eyebrow.
Zhou Xuan smiled, "Young Master Qin Er, please share any brilliant ideas you have. I am all ears."
"How about this! Let's fight right now, no holding back on life or death, how about it?"
Qin Chao's face bore a smug, scheming expression.
Qin Qingya suddenly asked with a smile, "If you die by our hands later, don't blame us for not warning you."
"If you lose, even if you don't die, you'll be my servant!"
"Are you sure you can defeat me?"
Zhou Xuan sneered, "If you can win, then I'm willing to be your servant."
Zhou Xuan's words caused the surrounding spectators to erupt in laughter.
"How dare you provoke our Young Master Qin and Miss Qin Er!"
Fang Ruolin couldn't help but smile. This Zhou Xuan was truly too arrogant.
Why was he being so high-profile today?
Qin Qingya's expression instantly turned grim.
"I'd like to see what you're capable of?"
Zhou Xuan smiled, "If you want to see, I'll deliberately not let you."
As soon as he finished speaking, his body instantly vanished from his spot.
"Ah!" Qin Qingya cried out in surprise. She thought Zhou Xuan was playing tricks again.
Qin Chao waved his hand, and his teammates immediately spread out, forming a crescent formation to surround Zhou Xuan.
"Hahaha... This time, I'll see how you run."
"No one who dares to insult my Qin family's people will live to see another day!"
A sinister smile spread across Qin Chao's lips.