Chapter 2094 — New Rules for the Tournament
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"Does anyone have any objection to these rules?" Old Master Zhao asked.
Han Tianba was left speechless. You all made these rules together—what damned objection could there be? And even if I had one, would you ever accept it?
"Good. Since there are no objections, let us proceed to the first match—the motor race!" Watching Han Tianba's stifled expression, Old Master Zhao felt greatly pleased. He had thought that bringing in Wei Zhao gave them some confidence; now it seemed there was nothing to it after all!
That Wei Zhao might be much spoken of, but in a set contest like this, he was hardly likely to be so formidable!
"Mm, this is meant as a trial for the younger generation of each house. We old fellows shouldn't waste their time!" said Old Master Yu. "Since this is a contest to spur on the young disciples, let us begin now!"
"Naturally. Old Yu is a man of great prestige and virtue—no one objects, I take it?" Old Master Zhao asked.
Since the Yu Family's old ancestor had spoken, who would dare raise an objection?
"Good. Since there are no objections, everyone go back and make ready. Bring your competing disciples and your stakes to the council hall at one o'clock this afternoon, and from there we shall go together to the winding mountain road behind our Zhao estate for the motor race!" said Old Master Zhao.
With Old Master Zhao's words concluded, the old masters and sect leaders all departed, returning to their respective lodgings to prepare for the afternoon's contest.
Though first place had already been decided in advance, second and third place had not. So those families not marked for first place all pondered whether they might seize second or third—enough, at least, to keep their stakes and avoid a loss!
In other words, these hidden families and sects, though united in their resolve to bring down the Hidden Han Family, were in fact still rivals among themselves. Whichever house took the most second and third places would be the greatest winner of all!
Han Tianba returned to his lodgings, and Han Xiaohu rose at once to greet him: "Grandfather, how did it go?"
"Just as we expected—the rules are much as we heard in advance. Even forfeiting means staking something!" said Han Tianba. "Thank goodness we prepared early. With Mr. Lin stepping in, we'd surely have lost badly otherwise!"
"So it's true!" Han Xiaohu nodded. "When does the first match begin? Which event is it?"
"One o'clock this afternoon, in the council hall. The event is the motor race!" said Han Tianba. "We'll go over together this afternoon—and bring a treasure with us!"