Chapter 612
An Ordinary Man
The driver, called A-Yang, was in his forties and had a very ordinary appearance.
Not only is his physique mediocre, at most 1.7 meters tall, but he also has a bit of a belly.
He had an average appearance, a buzz cut, and wore glasses.
Just by looking at him, he seems like a lowly office worker who clocks in and out, leading a mediocre life with no future in his middle age.
Even after hearing Wang Yuanwu's words, he smiled humbly and respectfully.
"Master, you think too highly of me by asking me that question..."
Even so, he still took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat as he replied, "In my opinion, what the Third Miss said is actually correct."
"I was sitting right here, and that young man didn't even glance at me once."
"Hehe, I'm just an ordinary person, I really don't have much of a presence..."
A-Yang didn't say it explicitly, but Wang Yuanwu already understood what he meant.
This Qin Mo is just so-so.
Wang Yuanwu didn't need to greet this person personally, but he still asked A Yang to park the car in front of the hotel.
The purpose, of course, was to let Qin Mo meet A Yang, and also to let A Yang meet Qin Mo.
Unfortunately, from beginning to end, Qin Mo acted as if he didn't see A Yang's existence at all, treating A Yang as just an ordinary driver.
This shows that the young man does have some skills, but that's about it.
Wang Yuanwu wasn't particularly disappointed; he simply nodded knowingly. "It seems I misjudged him this time. I was truly amazed by his grappling hook technique at the airport."
"It's just that I didn't see through this young man's true nature that time, which is why I sent you to take a look."
"Looking back now, it seems like we wasted five million."
The Wang family is not short of money, but they wouldn't just give away five million to someone else for fun.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan immediately became smug, crossed her arms, and said, "See, what did I tell you?"
"Actually, there was no need to let Uncle Yang see it. I was already quite unfathomable on the plane, and this kid still couldn't tell that I came from an extraordinary background."
"If he really figured it out, he wouldn't dare offend me even if he had ten lives. At the very least, he would have to be a little more cautious."
"Dad, you just wouldn't believe me and even wasted money hiring this kid. He's not only useless, but he's also broadened his horizons."
The Sword Testing Tournament—a place many Nanzhao warriors longed to go to but could never reach.
After all, whoever pulls out the God King Sword will become the next leader of the Storm Alliance.
Which martial artist wouldn't want to give it a try?
What if?
Just by drawing a sword, he might transform from a penniless pauper into the king of Nanzhao, who rules the Wind and Rain Alliance.
Who wouldn't be tempted?
With no outsiders around, Wang Yuanwu was less strict with Wang Yuyan, and instead seemed somewhat helpless.
"Okay, okay, you're right. I definitely misjudged you this time."
"However, I, Wang Yuanwu, always keep my word."
"Besides, he's already in the car, we can't just kick him out, so let him go with us."
Wang Yuyan's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief: "Dad! You're not going to make him draw the sword again, are you? There's no way he can do that!"
"The other three families will definitely laugh at us for desperately seeking out a secular martial artist to draw our swords."
"If Su Mingzhu finds out, where will I put my face?!"
The four major families were at odds with each other, so she and Su Mingzhu were naturally also enemies.
Both of them are vying to be the most beautiful woman in the Storm Alliance.
She used to laugh at Su Mingzhu for being born out of wedlock and having a lower social standing than her.
But if a secular martial artist were actually sent to the arena, Su Mingzhu would definitely make fun of her to death.
How could Wang Yuanwu not know what his daughter was thinking?
He laughed and waved his hand, "If that's the case, daughter, don't worry."
"This God King Sword is not so easy to pull out."
"Whether he'll have the guts to draw his sword when he gets there is another matter entirely..."
Hearing this, Wang Yuyan felt relieved.
But she still felt unhappy.
Compared to being mocked by Su Mingzhu, she suddenly felt even more resentful that the boy had inexplicably seen another world and taken five million from the Wang family.
The fear is that once that kid enters the Wind and Rain Alliance and sees a world completely different from the mundane world, he'll stick to the Wang family like a leech.
After much thought, her beautiful eyes gradually darkened: there was only one way, and that was to let that brat die in the Wind and Rain Alliance!
……
After leaving the hotel, Qin Mo kept his eyes closed and rested, but in reality, he was secretly memorizing the directions.
We set off at eight o'clock, and the drive took half a day.
Qin Mo was certain that by 11 a.m., they had already left the city of Nanzhao.
We only stopped briefly by the roadside to find a gas station so everyone could use the restroom.
It seems there's still a long way to go.
Moreover, after leaving the city, the car headed straight for the mountains.
No wonder Wang Yuanwu's convoy was full of off-road vehicles today; he had anticipated the road conditions.
Along the way, the mountain road twisted and turned, and after entering the mountains, the grappling hook next to him even handed Qin Mo an eye mask.
In short: "Put it on, or get off."
This is a route that prevents people from remembering the way to the headquarters of the Storm Alliance.
Qin Mo accepted the gift without hesitation and put it on.
Seeing how cooperative he was, Flying Claw didn't say anything more.
However, Qin Mo could sense that even though he was wearing a blindfold, the grappling hook was still watching him to prevent him from secretly taking off the blindfold to memorize the route.
Qin Mo not only didn't do that, but even crossed his arms and leaned back in the seat to fall asleep.
Anyway, he doesn't need to go through all this trouble to remember the way.
No one noticed that while he was resting with his eyes closed, a small head popped out of his pocket.
Little Red, entirely crimson, poked its head out, its eyes, like fiery glass, clearly remembering every blade of grass and tree outside the car.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the mountain road, Huo Shaochong and Miao Jianyue sat together in Ke Qirui's car.
Originally, Ke Qirui was not qualified to accompany his grandfather to such an occasion.
Normally, it would be Ke Zhenxiong who would accompany him, or at the very least, his second uncle.
But this time, Ke Zhenxiong got into trouble and was detained in the old house, so his second uncle had to stay behind to keep the family in order.
Because he brought Qin Mo along, which saved Ke Yongkang from trouble, Ke Yongkang simply brought him along this time to take care of Huo Shaochong and the other man.
This was something Qin Mo and Ke Yongkang had discussed. On the day of the sword trial, Ke Yongkang wouldn't need to bring Qin Mo. The two spots for outsiders were given to Huo Shaochong and Miao Jianyue.
However, even with this favor, when it came time to go up the mountain, Huo Shaochong and the others were blindfolded, and Ke Qirui was no exception.
However, as Miao Jianyue blindfolded herself, a small, entirely blue snake quietly coiled up under the vehicle...