Mu Qi shook her head and said, "It's to select benchmarks from all walks of life, so you can propose anything you're good at. But there are two most important projects."
"What do you mean?"
"Sixty percent of the welfare resources provided by the organizers are for these two projects: one is a financial competition below the realm, and the other is a battle above the realm. And these two projects are mandatory for anyone who meets the conditions."
Li Chonglou's brows furrowed. Wasn't this just another Strongest Bodyguard Competition?
However, considering his age, while not old, he felt a bit out of place here. He shouldn't be among the qualified candidates, right?
Mu Qi clearly hadn't realized that Li Chonglou was in the realm above. So, she just briefly mentioned it, focusing on what was to come.
"Above the realm is the cultivator's domain, and the financial competition is ours. Both you and I will definitely participate. This is to, report our family and sect."
Li Chonglou didn't react for a moment, "Report our family and sect? What does that mean?"
Mu Qi's voice suddenly became quieter, "It means you have to disclose your company's situation and your financial situation. I'm mainly worried they'll take note of it and retaliate privately."
Uh.
So that's what it was.
So this was her concern from the beginning. Although reporting it would definitely cause a lot of trouble, this financial competition wasn't his fault!
It wasn't like everyone had to participate, right?
In Mu Qi's mind, it clearly wasn't. Li Chonglou didn't take it to heart, even showing a nonchalant smile.
But soon his expression froze.
"Wait, so that means I definitely have to participate in this competition above the realm? If I don't, I'll have to go to that financial competition..."
Li Chonglou's head began to ache. For a moment, he felt like he was back when he was accompanying Ya Lili.
Seeing Li Chonglou's expression, Mu Qi thought he was worried about revealing his family background, and a look of guilt flashed across her face.
It seemed she had let him down too much. She had only brought him in, and if his family and sect were reported and he was targeted, it could ruin him instantly!
The more Mu Qi thought about it, the more guilty she felt. Finally, unable to bear it, she suggested, "Brother Li, how about this? If they really try to make a move afterward, we can pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend. As long as our relationship is still there, they won't be able to touch you. This is our unwritten rule."
Li Chonglou, who was contemplating how to deal with the battle above the realm, was startled, his thoughts completely interrupted!
"No, please don't. I already have a family. If this were to reach my wife's ears, I couldn't wash myself clean even if I jumped into the Yellow River."
Li Chonglou quickly waved his hands and refused. What a joke! Everyone here was either wealthy or noble, their influence far beyond ordinary people. If this rumor got out, it would become true even if it wasn't!
Mu Qi hadn't thought that far. She tried to persuade him, "It's just pretend. I haven't said anything, and you're reacting so strongly..."
Her expression became a little wronged. Just as Li Chonglou was about to explain, a familiar figure walked in through the doorway.
It was Du Shu.
He wasn't accompanied by anyone, but as soon as he entered, he spotted Li Chonglou and the other person and walked directly towards them with a sullen expression.
Since Mu Qi's back was to the entrance, she didn't notice. Li Chonglou couldn't help but remind her, "There's an acquaintance coming."
Mu Qi looked up at Li Chonglou in confusion. Seeing his gesture, she turned around and saw Du Shu. Her expression changed slightly.
As Du Shu approached, he said sternly, "Qi Qi, didn't I send you the video? How dare you still bring him in?"
His expression and tone made it seem as if he was the boss. If it were someone with a worse temper, they would have already retorted.
However, Mu Qi simply shook her head, "Du Shu, Li Ge has already told me about the video. Dong Yulin deliberately hired someone to film it, and they weren't even familiar with each other."
Du Shu was stunned at first, then instinctively glared at Li Chonglou. But this time, he had the wrong target.
Li Chonglou's gaze suddenly turned cold, with a hint of chill as he stared directly at him. Du Shu quickly remembered Li Chonglou's cultivator status.
A chill rose from the soles of his feet, straight to the crown of his head.
Du Shu instinctively shivered and took a step back in fear.
Mu Qi asked curiously, "What's wrong with you?"
Du Shu's face had turned panicked. Cultivators had privileges. No matter where they were, the stronger they were, the less they were bound by rules!
Even if Li Chonglou were to make a move on him here, as someone with the same entry qualifications, it would likely be him who was punished!
In other words, if Li Chonglou acted against him because of what happened before, he would have no way to fight back!
Thinking of this, Du Shu forgot about face and dignity and turned to leave immediately.
To outsiders, this scene seemed perfectly normal. They all knew that Du Shu had feelings for Mu Qi, and with a new competitor, anyone would have a bad expression.
However, Mu Qi, as the person involved, was completely bewildered.
She had already prepared herself for Du Shu's words, never expecting him to leave so suddenly.
At this moment, another figure walked in through the doorway.
It was Dong Yulin. Du Shu's brows furrowed slightly when he saw him, and he thought: Didn't this kid say he was leaving?
Dong Yulin also noticed him, but instantly averted his gaze. Then he saw Li Chonglou and the other person.
This time, he paused for about a second and remotely greeted Mu Qi.
After that, the three of them watched as he quickly left the doorway.
Then, a gray figure strode in.
"It's Xiao Qiudu!"
Li Chonglou's eyes narrowed slightly, and he heard Mu Qi murmur.
"It seems it's true."
Li Chonglou couldn't help but shake his head, recalling what he had heard earlier.
At the doorway, Xiao Qiudu, who had entered, was not accompanied by anyone. But unlike others, he was holding a large bouquet of dazzling roses.
His other hand was held behind his back. Anyone with experience knew what he was intending.
Du Shu's face changed drastically. Dong Yulin seemed to have known already and just lowered his head slightly.
As for the others, they were all surprised and curious.
"This guy, who is he planning to confess to?"
"You don't know? Of course, it's Mu Qi."
"Nonsense, how could I not know about them? But isn't Qi Qi here with a male companion?"
The person who retorted was immediately speechless. Then their curiosity turned into gossip!
As expected, when Xiao Qiudu discovered that Mu Qi was accompanied by a stranger, his expression immediately darkened.
Then, his reaction was the same as Du Shu's after entering.