Chapter 464: Chapter 464

In the School of Foreign Languages in Ningzhong City, Ye Changqing approached Xia Xiaowen and said:

"Are you sure that person will come?"

"If he can’t make it, I should find someone to replace him now."

Xia Xiaowen looked at Ye Changqing with a helpless expression and said:

"It’s only 10 o’clock now, the event doesn’t start until 2 in the afternoon, and the team competition might not start until 5. Why are you so anxious?"

Ye Changqing gave a wry smile and said:

"I heard that the backup players from other colleges have already arrived and are currently training with their competing team members."

"If he can’t come, I should arrange for someone else as soon as possible."

"Moreover, do you think I’m the only one worried about this? The school leaders have been blowing up my phone."

Seeing Ye Changqing’s worried expression, Xia Xiaowen could only explain:

"Actually, I just got the news myself."

"Feng Hua, the great master, has already arrived in Ningzhong City, but he should still be playing on the Ningzhong food street right now."

Ye Changqing was stunned and then widened his eyes:

"Sister Qing, is this the most famous snack street in Ningzhong you mentioned?"

At a bustling crossroads, Le Mimi looked at the crowded surroundings and the rows of steaming special foods, swallowed with difficulty, and said:

"All of those look so delicious!"

Back when Mu Wanqing was a student at the Music College in Ningzhong City, so she was quite familiar with Ningzhong City.

"When I was at university in Ningzhong, my favorite thing was to come here and stroll around."

Le Mimi looked around in surprise:

"I’ve often heard you talk about this place, Sister Qing, and now I finally have the chance to experience it myself, hehe~"

Perhaps because revisiting an old place resonated with her heart, Mu Wanqing was in a good mood, waving her hand cheerfully:

"Today, it’s my treat, Mimi. Eat whatever you want, I’ll foot the bill."

The little assistant’s eyes lit up and she said immediately:

"Sister Qing, you’re the best."

With that, the two headed towards the bustling food street.

At the same time, a group of people just arrived there, and Guo Shaojie among them said:

"Look, this is Ningzhong City’s most famous snack street."

"Last time in Tianshui City, Xiao Niao treated everyone, so today I should pay for everyone. Eat all you can, no need to be polite with me."

Zhan Tianpeng, his face dark, said beside him:

"Watch out, I might just eat you poor today."

He was unwilling to accept being nicknamed ’Xiao Niao’, but couldn’t resist the thick-skinned nature of this group. Over time, Zhan Tianpeng got used to hearing it.

Every time he translated it for Ouyang Jing beside him, it always made the beauty giggle.

Ningzhong City’s Erlang Bridge Snack Street is one of the city’s landmark attractions.

It gathers various famous local and even national specialty snacks. In addition, there are various entertainment facilities available.

For almost everyone visiting Ningzhong City, this place is a must-visit.

Just after Lin Yi and his party got off the plane, Guo Shaojie volunteered to arrange a special business car to pick everyone up and drove them directly from the airport to this spot.

During this time, Lin Yi also informed Xia Xiaowen of his itinerary, and according to the event’s requirements, the Eight-School League was scheduled to start at 2 in the afternoon.

The snack street is only a half-hour drive away from the National University Sports Arena, and now it’s just after 10, so there’s enough time for Lin Yi and the others to explore (or eat through) the place.

When the group arrived, they were slightly taken aback by the bustling scene.

Lin Yi and his group stood at the entrance of the snack street. The streets ahead, left, and right were packed with people, and the fragrance of various foods wafted from all directions. Despite being in the depths of winter, they didn’t feel cold at all here.

Guo Shaojie said to the group:

"It’s probably because of the Eight-School League, so it’s particularly lively today."

"Let’s go this way, the most authentic snacks of Ningzhong are on this side."

The Jade Qilin, in Lin Yi’s pocket, watched everything around with infinite excitement, greedily inhaling the pleasant aroma in the air.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xinying already had Aifula in hand, the Spirit Summoner’s small eyes curiously observing everything around.

Wang Zixin, holding Zhang Xinying’s other hand, excitedly pointed to a stall and said:

"Sister, can I eat that?"

Beside her, Wang Sijie quickly said:

"No, that’s too spicy."

Wang Zixin turned a pleading look toward Zhang Xinying, while Zhang Xinying suggested:

"How about we each eat half?"

Wang Zixin immediately jumped up happily:

She didn’t forget to make a face at her brother, Wang Sijie, which left him with no alternatives. He thought helplessly to himself:

Ever since she got close with Zhang Xinying, this little girl seems to notice me less and less as her brother.

But seeing Wang Zixin’s carefree expression every day, Wang Sijie felt very grateful and relieved.

At this moment, Ouyang Hao noticed Lin Yi standing at the back of the crowd, apparently deep in thought.

He walked up and asked:

"Is something wrong?"

Ouyang Hao was all too familiar with Lin Yi’s current look.

In the game, whenever Lin Yi discovered an issue, he almost always had this very same expression.

Lin Yi frowned and pondered for a while, then told Ouyang Hao:

"Can you keep an eye on Zhang Xinying and the others for me? I need to step away for a moment."

Although he didn’t say it outright, Ouyang Hao could sense a deeper meaning in Lin Yi’s words and quickly nodded: Check latest chapters at novel-fire.net

"Don’t worry, leave this to me."

Then Lin Yi took the Jade Qilin out of his pocket and handed it to Ouyang Hao.

Following that, Lin Yi whispered to the Jade Qilin:

"Your responsibility is to ensure everyone’s safety. If any danger arises, I permit you to act."

Although the Jade Qilin loved to play, it was quite reliable when serious matters arose, so Lin Yi felt comfortable leaving things to them.

Ouyang Hao said to Lin Yi:

"Let me know if you need anything. I still have some influence here in Ningzhong City."

"It’s not as serious as you think. It just seems like I’ve run into someone familiar, so I’m going to check it out."

There was one more thing Lin Yi didn’t mention—if he couldn’t handle it himself, then even more people wouldn’t be of any use.

Considering Lin Yi currently possessed the strength of a Fourth Transformation Spirit Summoner!

With just a single thought, he could sense any movement or aura within five hundred meters, something no one or device could compare to.

After setting everything up, Lin Yi walked toward that familiar aura he’d just detected.

Ouyang Hao acted as if nothing happened and rejoined the group.

Zhang Xinying noticed Lin Yi’s departure and asked curiously:

"What’s Lin Yi up to?"

"Seems like he ran into someone he knows and went to say hi."

"He said he’ll be back soon. Let’s keep having fun and not worry about him."

Zhang Xinying looked in the direction Lin Yi had walked off, then glanced at the Jade Qilin in Ouyang Hao’s down jacket pocket, seemingly understanding something, and didn’t pry further.

Wang Zixin looked up and asked:

"Sister Xinying, what’s up?"

Zhang Xinying smiled:

"Let’s go buy something to eat."

The little girl immediately happily grabbed Zhang Xinying’s hand and ran toward a nearby stall:

"Oh~here we go, buying food!"

At the back of the group, Chen Ping watched Wang Zixin touch her own stomach and said to Fang Zhengrong:

"If we have a daughter, she’d definitely be as cute as Zixin, wouldn’t she?"

Beside her, Fang Zhengrong carefully supported Chen Ping’s hand and showed a simple smile:

Meanwhile, in the crowd, Mu Wanqing suddenly grasped Le Mimi’s hand, looking around vigilantly.

Her assistant was suddenly grabbed by Mu Wanqing, and nearly dropped the skewer she was holding.

But when Le Mimi saw Mu Wanqing’s expression, she swallowed her questions and showed a nervous look:

"Wanqing, what’s wrong?"

Mu Wanqing suddenly pulled Le Mimi’s hand and began to walk away, saying:

In the crowd, Lin Yi spotted a person wearing a black hoodie with a hat and sunglasses not far away, and was incredulous as he murmured:

"How could he be here?"

What baffled Lin Yi the most was the faint scent of flame emanating from this person’s aura:

"How is that possible?"

And judging by his demeanor, it seemed like he was following someone?