As mentioned previously, King of Wu Wu Zhentian, in order to help his daughter Wu Yarou, proposed a martial arts competition to win her hand in marriage with General Li. As the news spread, Heiyan City instantly boiled over with excitement.
On the day of the competition, the scorching sun hung high in the sky, baking the earth until heat waves shimmered off the ground. At the training grounds, Wu Zhentian sat in the seat of honor, with Wu Yarou looking smug beside him, as if General Li was already safely within her grasp.
General Li stood to one side with a solemn expression, and Deputy General Guan Xi whispered in his ear, "General, Wu Zhentian is blatantly showing favoritism toward his daughter. You must be careful." General Li nodded slightly. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Chapter 229