Chapter 6: Obtaining The Spirit Wine(2/3)
Every year, there are two to three hundred innate warriors. In first-level base cities like Zhonghai and Yanjing, with countless resources and numerous second and third-level base cities under their jurisdiction, there are even more innate warriors.
After narrating the glorious history of the Martial Asura Hall, Wu Yuanlang began to dangle a carrot: "The treatment we offer at the Martial Asura Hall is among the best in the entire Dragon Nation. As long as you join us, we will provide you with an initial capital of fifty million, free access to two Earth-ranked martial arts or one Heaven-ranked martial art. As for the remaining martial arts, resources, etc., you can offset them with contributions to the hall or buy them with cash, and of course, the purchase price is 20% off the market price."
"What?" Chu Feng was shocked.
Although he had expected that the Martial Asura Hall's treatment would be excellent, he didn't expect it to be so extravagant.
My goodness!
An initial capital of fifty million, free access to a Heaven-ranked martial art... this simply blinded his titanium alloy eyes.
He originally thought he had some family background, but unexpectedly, it turned out that the initial capital provided by the Martial Asura Hall was even more than what he had.
Chu Feng suddenly remembered a joke from his past life, about a person who worked hard all his life, earned a few million, and those earnings were just a small amount for a wealthy family's watch.
How similar!
However, what this reflected was the enormous financial and material resources of the Martial Asura Hall, undoubtedly a first-class force in the empire.
Chu Feng also had some thoughts; after all, it's good to enjoy the shade of a big tree, and the Martial Asura Hall was indeed a good choice.
Wu Yuanlang, such a character, immediately sensed that Chu Feng was tempted.
Seizing the opportunity, he said, "Joining the Martial Asura Hall also comes with a benefit: you can reside in the Martial Asura Hall's luxury residential area. The security there is tight, but the crucial point is that any attack on the residential area will be considered a declaration of war against the Martial Asura Hall, and any provoking force will be wiped out."
Wu Yuanlang paused after saying this, then spoke mysteriously, "I see you seem to have some unpleasantness with the Lin family. With your strength, they might find it challenging to kill you. However, the Lin family acts darkly and ruthlessly; they might capture your sister to force you to submit."
"But as long as you join the Martial Asura Hall, your sister will live in the Martial Asura Hall's luxury residential area, and you will have no worries."
Chu Feng's face turned iron-blue instantly, and he felt angry inside. The Martial Asura Hall actually investigated him secretly and knew so much about him.
He suppressed the anger and said, "You at the Martial Asura Hall are also conducting such covert investigations; isn't this inconsistent with your principles?"
The Martial Asura Hall's master remained calm, without any fluctuation in his expression, and said in a low voice, "It's been several days since you last visited our hall. If we can't even find out such trivial things, we might as well disband!"
"And after we found out, we didn't disturb you and your family for these few days. This is our reputation! A sword can kill or save, and a sword is just a weapon; the key is who wields it."
Chu Feng calmed down now, realizing that super forces like the Martial Asura Hall inevitably conduct thorough investigations when recruiting talents. There's no way to avoid it.
A sword can kill or save! The key is the wielder's attitude toward it.
Chu Feng naturally understood that there was nothing wrong with these words. The key point was that his sister, Chu Ruolan, was his only relative.
So, for a moment, his emotions surged, and his reaction was too intense.
Now that Chu Feng had calmed down, after thinking for a while, he was about to ask a few questions of concern.
Suddenly, Jiang Tian's voice came, "Chu Feng, have you finished talking with the hall master? The award ceremony is about to take place!"
Chu Feng showed a apologetic expression, "Hall Master, I'm almost captivated by the generous conditions of the Martial Asura Hall, but time is tight, and I indeed need some time to think. After I sort out my thoughts, I will contact the hall master as soon as possible. What do you think?"
After all, joining a super force is a big deal.
With the extraordinary system on his body, entering the Martial Asura Hall might be a blessing or a curse. Chu Feng felt that he should think about it more.
Wu Yuanlang, the hall master, didn't mind at all. He smiled and said, "Of course, take your time to think. When you've made up your mind, come to the Martial Asura Hall to find me. After a simple test, you can join our big family."
Having experienced countless storms, Wu Yuanlang was confident that the Martial Asura Hall was Chu Feng's only choice.
Chu Feng clasped his hands and walked out of the tent.
Vice President Song Haishan of the Martial Association stood on the award podium, his voice resonating like a bell, instantly echoing in the ears of the crowd, enhanced by pure elemental energy.
"This Five Elements Trial has come to a perfect conclusion! The students who participated in the trial, it's your outstanding performances that made this trial brilliant, like a vivid and colorful painting, permanently engraved in the history of the Qingzhou Five Elements Trial."
"Among you, many geniuses have emerged, especially student Chu Feng, number 1398, with a remarkable and miraculous achievement, creating a historic record of 4614 points. The value of this score goes without saying—it's unprecedented and difficult to surpass! Also, many other participants like Li Chenyi achieved excellent results. Congratulations!" Song Haishan stroked his beard, smiling, addressing the densely packed crowd below.
Thunderous applause erupted from below, the sound waves so powerful that they dispersed the clouds.
Chu Feng instantly became the focal point of everyone's attention on the stage, receiving countless gazes filled with envy, longing, and jealousy.
Only the father and son of the Lin family had gloomy expressions, especially Lin Zhennan, whose eyes stared at Chu Feng like venomous snakes.
His inner hatred reached its peak: "What kind of miracle? He just snatched my points; the first place should have been mine."
After having his points looted, Lin Zhennan, although they also looted some points later, only managed to secure the thirteenth place. The second place went to the old rival, Li Chenyi.
In this trial, not only were his points plundered, but he was also turned into a pig's head. His ranking plummeted to beyond the top ten, losing all face.
"Alright! No more words. Let's proceed with the award ceremony! First, let me invite our trial champion, student Chu Feng, to come on stage and receive the award!" Song Haishan's resounding voice echoed once again.
Facing the admiring gazes, a bright smile appeared on Chu Feng's face. Under the setting sun, he emitted a dazzling starlight, so glaringly bright.
Undoubtedly, at this moment, Chu Feng was the most dazzling star in this land.
As Chu Feng ascended the platform, his heroic face triggered countless screams.
"Chu Feng! You're so handsome!"
"Boss Chu, in the future, you must take care of me. I want to follow you!"
"Chu Feng, I want to have your babies!" Some infatuated individuals even emitted sharp screams.
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With a warm expression, Song Haishan handed the golden medal to Chu Feng. "Chu Feng, your talent is extraordinary. I hope you will continue to make greater contributions to the human race in the future!"
"I will definitely work hard!" Chu Feng humbly received the medal.
"This is a little reward from the Martial Association: fifty thousand yuan in cash, plus a Nine-Turn Blood Condensation Pill and two Second-Rank demonic beast heartblood. I hope they will assist in your cultivation!" Vice President Song handed Chu Feng a golden anonymous card and three vials.
The prizes that had excited Chu Feng a few days ago now failed to evoke the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Separation for three days, and things already look different!
Chu Feng sighed inwardly.
"By the way, remember to participate in the assessment at the Martial Association as soon as possible! A talent like you surprisingly has no records at the Martial Association; this won't do!" Vice President Song reminded him again.
"I will definitely go for the assessment as soon as possible!" Chu Feng felt somewhat helpless, hurriedly promising.
As Chu Feng descended from the award platform, a low voice suddenly sounded in his ears, "Pay attention to the Lin family!"
Chu Feng instantly knew that this was Vice President Song Haishan using a sound transmission to remind him.
His expression changed, and he lost interest in the subsequent awards, starting to contemplate how to proceed.
"Do I need to immediately join the Martial Asura Hall?"
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"Let's go! What are you thinking, young man? You're lost in thought!" Principal Jiang Tian lightly patted his shoulder, smiling and reminding.
Only then did Chu Feng realize that the award ceremony had already ended, and people were starting to disperse, leaving in elemental energy vehicles.
He awkwardly rubbed his nose, looked around, saw no one, and then whispered, "Principal, do you think the Martial Asura Hall is reliable?"
Principal Jiang Tian pondered for a moment, surprised, and said, "The Martial Asura Hall is one of the top forces in the Dragon Nation, and it has always had a good reputation. Why do you think it's unreliable? But that's for you to judge."
How could they know about Chu Feng, who had a system that defied the heavens? Chu Feng's internal conflict was here.
"Never mind. If the Martial Asura Hall doesn't have too many restrictions, why not join? After all, there's no completely safe place, and if the restrictions are too great, I'll consider it." Chu Feng secretly decided in his heart.He nodded at Principal Jiang Tian, lifted the huge backpack into the trunk of the elemental energy vehicle, and began the journey back.
At the same time, he called his sister, Chu Ruolan, not only to report his safety but also to remind her to be careful.
After the elemental energy bus returned to the city, it happened to pass by the entrance of the Nine Cauldrons Mall, and Chu Feng got off directly.
He planned to sell all the materials he had gained this time and, in passing, buy foundation-building spirit medicines for his sister.
As Chu Feng entered the bustling Nine Cauldrons Mall, carrying the enormous bundle, he immediately attracted numerous strange looks, as if the large package had startled everyone.
A well-dressed beauty in professional attire approached him, saying, "Sir, may I help you with something?"
"I need to sell a large quantity of materials from Second-Rank demonic beasts. Please bring the manager and appraiser responsible for material acquisition." Chu Feng calmly stated.
Soon, a beautiful woman in red knee-high boots, with fair legs and a graceful figure, walked over.
The boots made crisp and pleasant sounds on the clean floor as she approached.
"Hello handsome, I'm the manager here, Ye Xuan. Please follow me!" The woman, Ye Xuan, with her bird-like voice, said with a charming smile.
Her appearance immediately caused a commotion, attracting numerous heated gazes. Some even showed signs of being infatuated, their faces turning red as they swallowed uncontrollably.
Chu Feng inwardly praised, "What a beauty."
However, having seen many beautiful celebrities in his previous life, he entered with an appreciation for beautiful things, calmly walking into a VIP trading room.
Inside, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, already waiting, was likely an appraiser.
Except for the Purple Yuan Spirit Wine and the processed flesh of the Silver Moon Wolf King, Chu Feng dumped everything else onto the worktable.
"These are the fangs of the mutated Silver Moon Wolf King... and the fur of the mutated Rampaging Ape..." The appraiser's eyes immediately lit up, excitedly commenting.
Even Ye Xuan, using her jade-like hand to cover her red lips, asked with an expression full of amazement, "May I ask if you're Chu Feng, the champion of the Five Elements Trial?"
Chu Feng nodded, "These are my gains from the trial. Please estimate their value. If it's acceptable, I'll sell them to your mall."
Ye Xuan, who recognized him right away, made Chu Feng understand that she was not an ordinary person; she was likely a high-ranking member of the Nine Cauldrons Mall, with reliable sources of information that couldn't be concealed.
Considering Chu Feng's significant gains from this trial, he had already decided to explore the Five Elements Mountain periodically in the future. There were many big deals to be made with the Nine Cauldrons Mall.
Candidness leads to mutual trust!
"Hehe, rest assured, Mr. Chu. Our mall's price will definitely satisfy you."
As it turned out, the appraiser quickly estimated a figure, "A total value of 34.6 million yuan."
Chu Feng, who had some understanding of the pricing system for demonic beast materials before coming here, knew that demonic beast cores and demonic beast hearts were the most valuable, especially demonic beast cores, whose value was extremely high but only existed in Third-Rank demonic beasts and above.
For lower-tier demonic beasts, the value of demonic beast hearts largely determined their overall worth.
The offered price was fair.
Ye Xuan immediately confirmed, "Even if it's 35 million, it's fine. Also, in the future, Brother Chu, please remember Nine Cauldrons Mall if you have good materials!"
Chu Feng nodded in satisfaction. Inwardly, he was quite excited. Unexpectedly, he made so much money from a single trial.
If he also sold the demonic beast hearts, especially the two mutated demonic beast hearts, their value would be extremely high. The profit might double.
This didn't even consider the non-sellable Purple Yuan Spirit Wine.
Profits! Exploring the wilderness was definitely profitable.
However, Chu Feng completely underestimated the danger of the trial. Several students had died in the Five Elements Mountain this time.
Also, this was due to his abnormal strength. Lin Zhennan, for example, consumed eight Divine Aura Arrows and a Beast Sealing Talisman and still couldn't defeat the mutated Ape King.
In fact, the value of a single Beast Sealing Talisman already exceeded the overall value of the mutated Ape King.
Thirty-five million, finally, he wasn't a pauper anymore. Now, he could buy the best foundation-building spirit medicines for his sister.
Chu Feng's eyes sparkled, making a decision instantly.
Ye Xuan, seeing that Chu Feng had no objections, gracefully handed him a golden card and whispered, "This is our Nine Cauldrons Mall's password-free VIP card. The 35 million is already inside. Would you like to verify it?"
Chu Feng casually took it, saying, "No need. I still trust the reputation of your mall."
The Nine Cauldrons Mall was a commercial giant in the Dragon Country, backed by formidable forces. They wouldn't scheme for such a small amount of money.
Ye Xuan nodded with a smile and whispered, "With this card, you can directly access the VIP trading room on the first floor in the future. Also, you'll enjoy a 5% discount on anything you buy!"
A 5% discount might seem small, but for many high-value treasures, it was a significant amount of money.
Chu Feng's face showed a hint of joy as he straightforwardly said, "Excellent. I'm looking to buy the best foundation-building spirit medicine, the Jade Dew Jadeite Pill. Does your esteemed mall have it in stock?"
Upon receiving 35 million, Chu Feng had already decided to buy the best foundation-building spirit medicine for Chu Ruolan.
Ye Xuan's expression changed slightly, "The Jade Dew Jadeite Pill is indeed out of stock in the mall at the moment. However, I do have one with me. I can sell it to you... but the Nine Curves Profound Spirit Liquid, priced at one million, is also quite effective. Are you sure you want to spend 30 million on the Jade Dew Jadeite Pill?"
Ye Xuan kindly reminded him of the cost-effective alternative.
Chu Feng laughed heartily, "No need. My sister needs it, so we'll go with the Jade Dew Jadeite Pill. Miss Ye, please proceed with the transaction!"
Ye Xuan's face showed approval, "Your younger sister is very fortunate to have such a brother."
Saying this, she magically produced a jade-green bottle from thin air. Inside was the Jade Dew Jadeite Pill.
Chu Feng opened the bottle, and immediately, a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, soothing the entire body. The medicine had a gentle and long-lasting effect, making it an excellent elixir for cultivating the martial path.
He quickly sealed the bottle and transferred 28.5 million to Ye Xuan.
After completing the transaction, Chu Feng didn't leave immediately.
He rhythmically tapped the table and occasionally glanced at the silver ring on Ye Xuan's hand. "Miss Ye, just now, when you took out the Jade Dew Jadeite Pill out of thin air, did you use spatial storage equipment?"
If it weren't for Chu Feng's extremely strong spiritual power, he wouldn't have been able to sense that Ye Xuan had taken the pill from the ring.
Chu Feng was shocked, realizing that spatial storage rings were indeed real. This was amazing!
With a spatial storage ring, he wouldn't have to carry this huge and strange bundle. In the future, when venturing into the mountains, it would not only be convenient but also more concealed. Others wouldn't be able to tell the size of his harvest or whether he had any treasures. If he acquired a thousand-year ginseng or a millennium Zhu Guo and put them in the ring, their aroma wouldn't give them away.
Ye Xuan, hearing Chu Feng's question, looked a bit flustered, instinctively shrinking her arm. Then she pursed her lips, pretending to be calm, "Chu Feng, you are indeed well-informed! You even know about spatial storage rings."
Chu Feng's heart was secretly excited. So spatial storage rings were real! This was truly miraculous!
Rubbing his hands, he asked with some excitement, "May I ask, Miss Ye, how much is the spatial storage ring worth?"
Ye Xuan showed a hint of playful smile on her face and whispered, "If you want to buy this young lady's spatial storage ring, I advise you to save your effort! It's not for sale. It's a non-negotiable item."
Not for sale! A look of disappointment appeared on Chu Feng's face.
Chu Feng unwillingly asked, "Not for sale at any price?"
"Humph! Spatial storage rings cannot be crafted with current human technology. Those that appear are usually discovered in ancient ruins, and their quantity is extremely rare! To put it simply, even if it were for sale, it would be worth at least tens of billions. Moreover, these items are usually traded with star crystals," Ye Xuan explained with a raised eyebrow, somewhat speechless.
Star crystals, Chu Feng had some understanding of them. They were precious cultivation resources, and he hadn't even seen them yet.
This spatial storage ring was undoubtedly extremely precious. Although Ye Xuan had one, she considered it a treasure and wouldn't sell it to him.
Chu Feng awkwardly touched his nose, chuckled, and shook his head, waving goodbye to Ye Xuan.
He hailed a cab directly, ready to go home and celebrate with his sister.
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In the eastern part of Qingzhou City, within a vast and luxurious villa area.
In the central grand hall, a sturdy old man with a cold expression sat in the main seat, exuding a powerful aura.
Next to him sat a sinister-looking man, Lin Yu Jian. Standing beside them was a young man with a swollen face, Lin Zhen Nan, carefully trying to please them.
The burly old man furrowed his brows, displeased, "Three of our Lin family's masters, the patriarch is currently in closed-door cultivation, and the second uncle is leading a team to vigorously develop the commercial routes with Yangzhou. Only I, an early-stage master, am sitting in the Lin family. If I fail to capture Chu Feng and let him escape, it will be a great disaster for the Lin family."
"After all, from the information, that Chu Feng definitely has the strength of a Grandmaster. If he comprehended the Micro Realm, after obtaining the Purple Element Spirit Wine, he probably has already advanced to the Master Realm. Although I've been in the Master Realm for several years, I still haven't reached the mid-stage. It's easy to defeat him, but killing or capturing Chu Feng will be difficult! Your suggestion, Zhen Nan, is not feasible."
Lin Zhen Nan looked embarrassed, lowering his head obediently, not daring to speak again. His previous suggestion of having the eldest uncle take action directly to kill Chu Feng to vent his grievances was directly vetoed by the eldest uncle.
Lin Yu Jian forced a laugh, opening his mouth to echo, "Big brother is right! Now, when the patriarch is crucially in seclusion, and the second uncle is absent, it's not suitable for a strong kill. It's better to lure Chu Feng to our home, then intoxicate him with the 'Immortal Drunk,' turning him into a human puppet without him knowing. That would be the best plan."
He spoke in a low voice, with a sinister expression, as if he were a demon from hell.
Hearing Lin Yu Jian's words, Lin Zhen Nan trembled all over, shivering with fear. The hair on his body stood on end.
"If Chu Feng doesn't fall for it, then we can use the second plan—luring him into a trap and having the Tianlang Gang, this troublemaker, deal with him. Since the Tianlang Gang is powerful and mysterious, we can make use of them. Finally, if that fails too, we'll resort to the third plan—inviting the Blood Kill Society to take action. It's said that this force is spread throughout the Blue Sea Star, and as long as you pay enough money, they can kill not only Chu Feng but even Masters and possibly a General if the price is right."
The burly old man contemplated for a moment, nodding, "Third brother's suggestion is feasible. Zhen Nan, you go and show some sincerity, inviting Chu Feng to visit the Lin family. If he refuses, then use the Tianlang Gang as a tool, leveraging the identity of the Tianlang Gang's Wolf Master to deal with Chu Feng. If even that fails, we'll have to resort to the third plan or wait for the patriarch to come out of seclusion."
Lin Yu Jian added, "Directly inviting the Wolf Master might not work unless the patriarch intervenes. But we can use the second-in-command, 'Red Fox,' to help."
Night fell, and Chu Feng finally returned to his home in the Nan Cheng Hua Yuan residential area.
"Brother, you're back!" Chu Ruolan greeted him with joy.
Chu Feng affectionately patted his sister's head, feeling the warmth of the moment.
After a while, Chu Feng took out a jade pendant, saying with a gentle smile, "Look, what did big brother buy for you?"
"What? Blood Qi Dispersing Powder?" Chu Ruolan's beautiful eyes lit up with excitement.
"Hehe, it's better than Blood Qi Dispersing Powder; it's a precious Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill!" Chu Feng chuckled, not revealing the name or the price of the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Chu Ruolan's eyes teared up instantly, and she said with emotion, "Brother, you're the best!"
Chu Feng pinched his sister's chubby cheek, "Don't cry; our good days are coming. There are instructions on the bottle; go and take a look. Let's start the Foundation Establishment in the next few days!"
Taking the crisp jade pendant from Chu Feng, Chu Ruolan agreed with a nod and happily skipped back to her room.
After putting the wolf king meat into the refrigerator, Chu Feng went to his own room.
Although he didn't know what the Lin family's next move would be, he had already sensed a hint of danger.
In cultivation, one should be prepared for all possibilities!
That was Chu Feng's strategy.
He took out the Nine Revolutions Blood Coagulation Pill, swallowed five portions of second-tier demonic beast heartblood, and then drank a few sips of Purple Element Spirit Wine. He once again immersed himself in cultivation.
After a long time, a subtle change finally appeared on Chu Feng's calm face.
The blood in his body was undergoing an astonishing transformation.
The blood flowed like a torrent, and the blood essence was thick like pulp, causing ripples like waves in a river. It emitted infinite whirlpools, continuously absorbing the surrounding energy.
The Nine Revolutions Blood Coagulation Pill unexpectedly triggered another advancement in his blood.
The five portions of demonic beast heartblood and Purple Element Spirit Wine were quickly consumed.
But the blood qi surged like a tide, more turbulent and surging, even emitting a rumbling sound.
"Not enough. I need more energy."
Chu Feng once again swallowed five portions of demonic beast heartblood and directly consumed all the opened Purple Element Spirit Wine.
"Boom!"
Blood and qi instantly boiled, like a long drought meeting a gentle rain, roaring crazily and undergoing transformation. It produced a thunderous muffled sound, exuding an aura that could suppress everything.
Insufficient, I need more energy.
Chu Feng again swallowed five portions of demonic beast heartblood and poured down all the opened Purple Element Spirit Wine.
"Boom!"
The blood and qi boiled again, like a surging tide, even louder and more violent, producing a rumbling sound.
Insufficient, I need more energy.
Chu Feng once again swallowed five portions of demonic beast heartblood and drank the remaining Purple Element Spirit Wine.
"Boom!"
The blood and qi were like a raging sea, and this time, it seemed to have reached its peak. It emitted a thunderous sound, and the oppressive aura became even stronger.
Unfortunately, I still haven't reached the level of the Blood and Qi Condensing Bead!
Chu Feng sighed. The Blood and Qi Condensing Bead represented the completion of blood cultivation and a direct promotion to a General.
However, the blood qi surging like a tide, turbulent and surging, emitting a thunderous sound, seemed capable of suppressing any opponent instantly.
After observing his internal state, Chu Feng found that his blood cells had completely differentiated from other cells. They were like full-blooded blood beads, filled with an immortal spark power.
"Unfortunately, it still hasn't reached the level of the Blood and Qi Condensing Bead!" Chu Feng sighed.
The Blood and Qi Condensing Bead represented the completion of blood cultivation, a direct path to becoming a General. However, with the blood qi surging and boiling like a tide, it seemed capable of suppressing any opponent instantly.
After a thorough inspection, Chu Feng found that his blood qi value had just exceeded 30 points.
Reaching the state of blood and qi being like mercury was simply unimaginable. This was a shocking achievement, requiring extraordinary talent.
The astonishing changes in his blood had even affected the "Micro Realm."
Chu Feng estimated that soon he would reach the second level of the Micro Realm. Although his combat power wouldn't change, the finesse of using qi would be even more detailed and exquisite, reaching the peak and producing even stronger power.
"Combat power reaches 900,000, the breakthrough to the second level of the Micro Realm is imminent. This time, the cultivation effect is good!" Chu Feng contemplated inwardly.
"Ring, ring, ring!" Suddenly, a phone call interrupted Chu Feng's cultivation and contemplation.
Chu Feng answered the call, "Hello! Am I speaking to Big Brother Chu Feng? I'm Luo Hua. You won the championship today; come out and celebrate with us! We're in the Dynasty Grand Hotel, room number T. Big Brother, come over quickly!"
Wangchao Hotel, that's the most luxurious hotel in Qingzhou. The presidential suite is the most expensive room.
Chu Feng frowned slightly, excusing himself, "What time is it? I might not go."
In a worried tone, Luo Hua on the phone urged, "Boss, you must come! Yanran is also here, you have to come and support me. I've boasted quite-->>