He has a spatial ability and saves three children on his escape route.

Chapter 187 Take the initiative to admit defeat

The next day, Wen Yuxia indeed rented a temporary stall from Uncle Zhang, and put up a wooden sign that read, "Buying all kinds of unfamiliar plant seeds."

The stalls on both sides were bustling with customers, but Wen Yuxia's plant seed stall was completely deserted. Wen Yuxia wasn't in a hurry; she calmly sat at her stall enjoying the view.

Two hours later, a child finally came timidly with a handful of small, dark brown seeds and asked in a low voice, "Boss, can I exchange these for money?"

When Wen Yuxia saw the seeds, she realized she didn't recognize them, so she generously gave the child ten copper coins and told him that he could bring any other seeds he had to exchange for money.

The child's hand trembled slightly as he held the copper coin. He quickly said, "Wait for me," and left. About half an hour later, the child returned.

"Boss, this place is full of seeds. Take whatever you like," the child said, opening a small bundle and taking out paper packets.

Wen Yuxia opened the paper package and looked inside. She didn't recognize most of the seeds, so she handed the child a tael of silver and said with a smile, "I'll take them all."

The child had picked up these seeds from the back door of a grain shop on the street ahead; they were all discarded items. Afraid that Wen Yuxia would change her mind, the child politely thanked her after accepting the money, then quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Wen Yuxia, having found nearly thirty kinds of seeds, packed up her stall and returned to the Nangong family home, completely satisfied.

Over the course of a few days, Wen Yuxia explored every street and alley of the black market, finding it to be like a small county town—small but perfectly formed.

That evening, Nangong Wenrui appeared at Wen Yuxia's door. "Muhua, you'll be sitting at the Nangong family's table tomorrow. I'll have Ling'er accompany you... If you need anything, talk to Uncle Zhang."

"Are you confident of winning?" Wen Yuxia asked with a faint smile. Nangong Wenrui nodded affirmatively and smiled, "Good night!"

"Good night"!

The next morning, He Ling'er brought Wen Yuxia to the Nangong family's table. After settling Wen Yuxia in, He Ling'er said with a smile, "Everyone, listen to my command." Then, He Ling'er led the clapping.

Everyone in the seats was dumbfounded, not understanding what He Ling'er was up to. The woman next to Wen Yuxia covered her mouth and giggled, "Ling'er, I'm the one in charge of creating a lively atmosphere."

For this competition, the Nangong family arranged two teams: one to liven up the atmosphere and the other to cheer on Nangong Wenrui.

The woman next to Wen Yuxia was part of the team responsible for creating a lively atmosphere, while He Ling'er was part of the team cheering on Nangong Wenrui.

"Hehe, slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, Nangong Wan, it's your turn to go on stage," He Ling'er playfully stuck out her tongue, a little excited as a team leader for the first time and made a mistake in the order of appearance.

Nangong Wan stood up and walked forward. Her slender figure inadvertently revealed her confidence and charisma. She parted her red lips slightly and said, "Teammates, please step forward."

In a flash, more than twenty women stood up and walked towards Nangong Wan, instantly reducing the number of people at the Nangong family's seats to half.

Nangong Wan magically produced two paper flowers from her bosom, her voice tinged with excitement: "Dance! Everyone, dance!"

Watching Nangong Wan and the others waving paper flowers and shouting, Wen Yuxia couldn't help but chuckle. "Heh, an ancient version of cheerleaders."

"Friendship first, competition second; we share both glory and loss. All the great families must remember their mission and stay true to their original aspirations. The family competition will enhance friendship, and no one can afford to cause trouble..."

Nangong Wan shouted something, and the women holding paper flowers and swaying with her echoed her. Wen Yuxia frowned slightly; what were they shouting? It sounded strange.

She waved to He Ling'er, who was standing to the side, and He Ling'er walked quickly toward her. Wen Yuxia asked in a low voice, "What are you going to call her later?"

"Go, Young Master Nangong! Young Master Nangong will win! Young Master Nangong, I love you!" He Ling'er whispered, swaying her body.

Pfft, Wen Yuxia almost burst out laughing. She whispered, "Fists cleave the waves, martial arts shake the universe, swords flash and shadows dance, who will rise and who will fall? Nangong Wenrui, one battle to fame..."

He Ling'er's eyes lit up; these words flowed much better than the ones she had come up with. "Princess, thank you," she said, turning to her teammates, "We've changed the words, everyone come over here."

At this moment, a pleasant male voice rang out: "This competition will be a ring tournament, which is slightly different from previous years. You can advance to the second round by defeating ten contestants on stage... First contestant, Wu Guodong, please come to the stage."

Wu Guodong leaped onto the stage and landed smoothly. He clasped his hands in a fist salute, his face expressionless, and said coldly, "Wu Guodong from Luochuan, please enlighten me, my friends."

Miss He giggled as she flew onto the arena: "He Lanhe of Duancheng, Young Master Wu, would you be interested in exchanging a few blows with me?"

He Lanhe was engaged to Wu Guodong, but she disliked him and tried to negotiate with him privately several times, but Wu Guodong refused to break off the engagement.

He Lanhe's decision to go on stage and fight Wu Guodong was intentional. When Wu Guodong saw He Lanhe step onto the stage, he frowned slightly and said, "Miss He, why bother?"

"Hmph, today I will settle things with you!" Helan He drew his long sword and thrust it directly at Wu Guodong.

Wu Guodong dodged to the side but did not retaliate. Helan He continued his attacks, each strike aimed at Wu Guodong's vital points, but Wu Guodong still did not fight back.

As Wu Guodong dodged and weaved below the stage, the spectators buzzed with discussion. Wen Yuxia also watched the two on stage with curiosity.

He Lanhe's attacks became increasingly fierce, leaving Wu Guodong with no choice but to fight back. After several rounds, Wu Guodong seized the opportunity and jumped off the stage.

"Wu has lost," Wu Guodong said calmly, standing below the ring.

He Lanhe knew she was no match for Wu Guodong. She had originally wanted Wu Guodong to knock her off the stage and break off the engagement, but to her surprise, Wu Guodong preferred to admit defeat rather than fight her.

She looked at Wu Guodong with slightly red eyes, and Wu Guodong returned her a smile, "Miss He, keep it up."

At this moment, the host shouted, "Next challenger, Gu Xingchen, please come to the stage." Gu Xingchen nimbly leaped onto the stage, bowed, and said loudly, "Miss He, please forgive me."

At this moment, everyone seated in the He and Gu family seats below the stage was waving flags and shouting, "Young Miss will win! Young Miss will win!" and "Young Master will win! Young Master will win!"

After a hundred moves, Helan He was struck on the right shoulder by Gu Xingchen's palm. Gu Xingchen used ten times his strength in that palm strike, and Helan He fell into the crowd like a kite with a broken string.

Below the stage, the Gu family's team immediately cheered joyfully, "Young Master is mighty! Young Master, you are a god in my heart!"