Reincarnation of the Strongest Healer

Chapter 1600: Esports Tournament Part 27

A few hours later, the four finished their BBQ meal and officially returned to the stadium. This time, the stadium was less crowded and more spacious.

"It was indeed a good idea to eat first." Zhao Kai said softly. He glanced at the near-empty venue outside and heaved a sigh of relief.

Xu Feng nodded his head in agreement.

"Honestly, they messed up." Zhao Kai clicked his tongue.

"They should have made a special entry for those who registered for the event and those who were entering as spectators." He continued.

"They said it’s to make everyone feel equal," Carmen explained the logic behind the design.

The world government didn’t want to be partial to anyone. Hence, they made such a design despite understanding the setbacks it would draw.

They would rather waste more time to be impartial than to expedite the process by being partial.

"Well, either way, it’s only the first day." Xu Feng shrugged.

The first day only consisted of the first section, which was the battle royale.

It would feature the solo and duo versions, whereas day two would continue with trio and then squad.

Despite this, the first day was already packed heavily because many high rankers were going to reveal themselves in one place.

Of course, those who wish to conceal their real identity would be able to cover themselves with specially designed masks.

The World Government also wouldn’t demand any identification form because it would be revealed the moment they logged into the Divine World. One couldn’t fake their identity within the Divine World.

As for how they determined that their status screen wasn’t manipulated?

That would be Xu Feng’s big contribution.

"By the way, I’ve heard our company earned millions from lending our formation to the World Government. Is that right?" Zhao Kai smiled brightly and asked.

"Mhmm, some members of the World Government also purchased the advanced slots and noticed the formation. They requested us to use it to ensure no impostor could sneak in to participate." Xu Feng also smiled widely.

For just a small formation, he managed to scam the World Government’s money.

Who else but him could pull it off?

"Sigh, truly the ultimate schemer." Carmen shook her head in defeat.

She never anticipated that the formation was also a trap laid in advance by him to con the World Government.

She genuinely believed it was used to eradicate all those who were hostile to the Vanguard Guild from entering the city.

Oh, how wrong was she!

He was never the type to only have a single objective in mind. It was always an objective that expanded to numerous schemes that benefited him greatly.

Today, she had learned yet another lesson.

’Ugh, I need to really crack his brain open one day to study how it works.’ She clenched her fist and vowed silently.

’Why did I feel a sudden cold chill?’ All of a sudden, Xu Feng received an ominous feeling. It was as if someone had planted a death flag in him and was waiting for his downfall.

"Feng, let’s enter already." Zhao Kai exclaimed when he saw him in a daze.

"Right..." He snapped out of his daze and entered the stadium.

As soon as they entered, they were dazzled by a whole new environment.

The interior was blasted with cool air and bright lights.

Everywhere was lively and filled with people: singles and couples.

"This fan is very good for singles to search for their mate in here. It’s said that once bought, you can be bound."

"This fan over here is good for couples. They said red threads tied them together, but a fan swirled them together tightly."

Many vendors clamored for their own unique signature to bring in customers.

"What’s so good about some folding fan?" Zhao Kai tilted his head. They had electronic fans that literally levitated above them, utilizing gravity and sonic waves.

"It’s the nostalgia effect." Xu Feng adjusted his glasses. "Think of my glasses here. There are advanced versions, but I still prefer the old style."

"Wasn’t that just because you’re stingy and poor?"

"..."

Xu Feng ignored the comment and walked toward a male vendor. "Can I get the couple’s folding fans?"

"Of course!" The male vendor was delighted and immediately flashed all sorts of folding fans.

There were numerous styles, but the one that caught his eye was the picture with Demoness.

"Let me get this Demoness folding fan." He picked it up and smiled.

"Eh, the Demoness folding fan?" The male vendor was shocked. "T-This is a fan for singles, Sir."

The male vendor wasn’t dumb enough to advertise the popular Demoness with another male beside it and sell it as a couples fan.

There would be an outrage, and his stall might be smashed by the fanatics.

"It’s fine." Xu Feng smirked and picked another Demoness fan. He then paid the price and returned to Carmen’s side.

"Want one?" He teased lightly.

"I didn’t know you were this cheeky." Carmen laughed and accepted the folding fan.

"Ugh, couples." Zhao Kai rolled his eyes and nearly got diabetes.

"Hmm?" Lynette suddenly crept up behind him. "I hope my boyfriend was also considerate..."

’I hate you, Feng...’ Zhao Kai smiled awkwardly and immediately walked to the male vendor. He picked up a popular couple’s folding fan and purchased it.

Alas, because of how fast he had chosen, Lynette didn’t even bat an eyelid.

He got the cold shoulder response and was left baffled.

"What did I do wrong, Feng?" He asked.

"Who picks gifts like that without any consideration?" Xu Feng shook his head.

"Let’s get our masks and enter the competition stage," Carmen suggested, completely disregarding Zhao Kai’s existence.

As the two walked away, Zhao Kai stared at his two folding fans in silence.

’Was I supposed to buy two Demoness fans too?’ He wondered.

...

Time quickly went by, and everyone got their mask that protected their identities.

They remained seated in the front row crowd. A VIP booth was available, but the price tag made Xu Feng go blind momentarily.

"It looks like the event is starting."

Carmen commented when the lights turned off except for the center platform.