Chapter 446 Who Wins, Who Takes the Prize郝仁~~

come to visit his grandmother of her own accord, Hao Ren felt somewhat surprised by this change in her behavior. He thought that maybe she wasn't as troublesome as before.When they arrived at the ward...Chapter 446: Who Wins, Takes Hao Ren

Xie Yujia thought for a moment. "Bet on Hao Ren"

Hao Ren, who was accompanying his grandmother, heard his name and looked back at Xie Yujia and Zhao Yanzi.

"I dare not" Zhao Yanzi pouted slightly, tilting her head up.

"I bet on yellow," said Xie Yujia calmly.

"I bet on purple," Zhao Yanzi immediately responded.

The two of them stared at each other, almost sparking a spark.

"I bet on white." Su Han suddenly chimed in.

Xie Yujia and Zhao Yanzi turned their heads together, looking at Su Han in surprise.

Su Han stood with his hands behind his back, his white clothes fluttering as he gazed out over the river.

Dong dong! Dang dang dang! Dong dong! Dang dang dang!

The drums on shore sounded repeatedly. The large drums on each of the seven dragon boats also resounded loudly.

The red dragon boat was in the lead, with the others closely following.

The fleet of dragon boats gradually approached Xuchuan Bridge, and thousands of citizens standing on the bridge cheered.

This was the first time Donghai City had hosted a dragon boat race with surrounding cities, attracting widespread attention from media outlets and citizens alike.

Because it was a holiday during Dragon Boat Festival, everyone was off work on Monday, coming to the riverside to watch the competition. With such high foot traffic, both sides of Huanglong River were set up with folk cultural exhibitions, specialty food streets, traditional crafts... these vibrant and multifaceted public events clearly showed that this mayor had a lot of ideas.

"Purple one, hurry up!" Zhao Yanzi watched the dragon boats approach Xuchuan Bridge and couldn't help but urge them on.

Xie Yujia didn't speak, but her eyes were fixed on the yellow dragon boat.

Zhao Yanzi was always aggressive, so Xie Yujia didn't want to lose to her either.

Ceng Xin, Ceng Yitao, and those nameless scientists stood in a corner of the platform. They had already been completely ignored by Hao Ren's group.

Hao Ren looked up at the sky and noticed a red streak passing through it.

"It’s going to rain," said Hao Ren.

The neglected scientists couldn’t help but speak, "With clear skies and blue clouds, how can it possibly rain"

Hao Ren turned and stared at them for a few seconds. "If it does rain, then none of you need to be here."

He had an indescribable disgust towards these people. The Tyrant Group raised such individuals; it was no wonder that they were completely outmatched by Mingye Group in business.

"Hao Ren!" Yue Yang used a reproachful gaze to look at Hao Ren. These people were obviously shallow, why bother getting entangled with them

But those people picked up where Hao Ren left off, "If it doesn't rain then what..."

The words hadn’t even finished when suddenly dark clouds gathered in the sky.

Sish... a refreshing and delicate drizzle fell from the heavens.

The entire Huanglong River instantly became misty, imbued with the traditional ambiance of Dragon Boat Festival.

The so-called scientists were all frozen in place, not expecting the sky to suddenly turn gloomy and start raining lightly after being clear just moments ago.

Hao Ren's gaze remained fixed on them.

The pressure released by a gen-level cultivator was something these weak-willed ordinary people couldn’t handle. One by one, they were afraid as they headed towards the stairs.

"Hmph!" Zeng Xin snorted and blocked Hao Ren's oppressive aura. He tugged at Zeng Yitao and calmly walked towards the stairs.

There was no point in them staying here anymore, and with Supervisor Su Han stationed here, he couldn’t even vent his anger if he wanted to.

Zeng Yitao turned his head, looking不甘心 at Zhao Yanzi. However, Zhao Yanzi didn't look at him; she merely raised her small hands to block the drizzle, her eyes focused on the dragon boat racing across the river.

Qin Shaoyang’s expression was ugly as he followed them towards the stairs. At this moment, Hao Ren wasn’t the same person who could be easily bullied anymore; Hao Ren was also a legitimate third-level supervisor, and Donghai City was no longer Qin Shaoyang's territory—it belonged to Hao Ren!

Theoretically, supervisors could go anywhere, but when entering large cities, they had to inform local regional supervisors in advance, commonly known as "paying respect at the dock," to avoid affecting their authority.

If Qin Shaoyang were a fourth-level supervisor, he might still use his rank to pressure Hao Ren, but since he had also dropped down to a third-level supervisor himself... As long as Hao Ren and Su Han united, there would be no room for Qin Shaoyang in Donghai City!

After Zeng Laoba and the others left, this platform became spacious again. A thorn in Hao Ren's heart was finally removed.

With Qin Shaoyang officially withdrawing from Donghai City, he and Su Han formally took over supervisory duties for Donghai City, managing all dragon cultivators within its jurisdiction.

All xun-level or higher cultivators entering the city would need approval from the regional supervisor.

That meant if senior elders from Xihai擅自entered Donghai's territory, it would be considered abnormal movement, and Longshen Temple could demand an explanation from Xihai Dragon Palace.

With Xihai Dragon Palace’s current remaining strength, they wouldn’t dare to oppose Longshen Temple. And those lower-level cultivators certainly wouldn't dare to act against ordinary people; such benefits allowed Hao Ren to ensure the safety of his family.

Dong dong! Dang dang dang!

As the race progressed halfway, the atmosphere on both banks became even more enthusiastic. Mayor Wu looked at the river surface and pretended not to see Zeng Xin's group leaving.

When Zeng Xin was halfway up the stairs, he suddenly heard a transmission voice coming his way, "Old man, if you dare to make moves against anyone by my side, don't blame me for being impolite."

Zeng Xin recognized this as Zhen Ciming’s tone. In anger mixed with fear, he truly feared not the weapon of Zhen Ciming but his master behind him—Qin Niu.

The stronger a cultivator was in cultivation arts, the more solitary and arrogant they became, valuing their face and protecting their own kind. If Xihai Dragon Palace provoked Zhen Tongzi, this little boy didn't need to fight with them; if he merely pretended to be injured by them, running off to Qin Niu for help, that would cause trouble.

Xihai Dragon Palace had already suffered heavy losses and definitely did not want to provoke such a primordial character like Qin Niu. This time coming to Donghai City was to seek development on land, only to have his plans foiled.

Dong dong! Dang dang dang!

This lively and rousing drumbeat seemed to be bidding farewell to Zeng Xin's group.

Hao Ren watched as Zeng Xin's group blended into the crowd on the bridge, then turned his gaze back towards the dragon boats.

The red dragon boat was still leading but had slowed down slightly.

This drizzle didn't affect the race at all, adding a hazy and elegant atmosphere to it like a landscape painting.

Slap!

Zhen Ciming suddenly took out an umbrella and opened it.

Different from Hao Ren's necklace that could only store things with qi energy, his Jiezi space was completely different. Anything could be stored in it regardless of whether it had qi or not. So this super warehouse contained everything.

He moved the center of the umbrella towards Wu Luoxue and blocked most of the rain for her.

Wu Luoxue turned to look at Zhen Ciming, while he pretended to gaze deeply into the river surface, simply straightening his back slightly more.

Wu Luoxue is slim and wears a pair of white leather shoes, which makes her look taller. In contrast, Zhen Cunming has a sturdy build but with delicate features that hide his fierce appearance; he still looks like a handsome little boy.

The two stood under an umbrella by the railing without speaking, creating a quiet and somewhat poetic atmosphere.

Wu Luoxue stared at Zhen Cunming for a few seconds before calmly looking out over the river. She didn't know him well enough to be interested in him.

"Hey... don't get wet or you'll catch a cold," Zhen Cunming couldn't hold back and said.

Wu Luoxue nodded slightly without saying anything more.

Zhen Cunming felt as if little cats were clawing at his heart. He wanted to maintain his cool image but also wanted to talk to her.

In the river, seven dragon boats passed under the Xu Chuan Bridge where Hao Ren and the others stood in succession.

"Ha ha, the purple one's overtaking!" Zhao Yanzhi happily shouted.

Xie Yujia chose a yellow dragon boat which was lagging far behind.

The rain gradually turned into heavy drops, and the strong men in the dragon boats were rowing faster.

They were all soaked with their short sleeve sportswear clinging to them, revealing their muscular bodies.

"Hei-ha! Dong-dong!"

The hundred-strong crew on each boat followed the drumbeat and called out in rhythm as they rowed.

With such an intense competition, spectators along both banks of the river were too engrossed to seek shelter from the rain.

"Young Master..." Lu Linlin and Lu Lili leaned against Hao Ren on either side. They wore chiffon dresses which became transparent when wet, so they felt somewhat awkward.

Both girls' shoulders were already slightly wet, revealing four round shoulder pads with their faces and arms also dripping water, looking pitifully cute.

"I'll go buy you two umbrellas," Hao Ren immediately said.

The sudden drizzle made the umbrella vendors in small carts delighted. Their cheap umbrellas that usually cost 10 yuan were now priced at 30 yuan each, yet people still bought them.

Hao Ren went down the stairs and through the crowd to the vendor's location.

"30 yuan per umbrella! Want one It'll rain for a while longer! With so many people around, you won't be able to get back anytime soon!" The vendor waved a folding umbrella and urged him.

At 30 yuan, the cheap umbrellas were too pricey for most people. Moreover, everyone thought it wouldn’t rain much longer or that the dragon boat race would end soon, so there weren't many takers despite inquiries.

Hao Ren approached when only two umbrellas remained. He paid and walked a few steps before returning to buy two bottles of drink.

He quickly returned to the platform, opened one umbrella for his grandmother, and handed another to Lu Linlin.

"Thank you, Young Master!" Lu Linlin and Lu Lili both sweetly smiled as they shared an umbrella with Hao Ren in between them.

Hao Ren then gave each of them a bottle of drink from his arms.

Lu Linlin and Lu Lili followed him day after day, braving wind and rain without asking for anything. Hao Ren remembered this gratitude in his heart.

The two girls took their drinks respectively, deeply touched—Young Master hadn't given any to anyone else but them!

After that, Hao Ren turned his gaze towards Wu Chuan Bridge.

Seven dragon boats had already passed the Xu Chuan Bridge and were racing towards the Wu Chuan Bridge, marking the final third of the race.

The waterway distance from Xin Chuan Bridge to Xu Chuan Bridge was approximately 3 kilometers, then another roughly 3 kilometers from Xu Chuan Bridge to Wu Chuan Bridge. This kind of competition with a hundred-person dragon boat over six kilometers not only required high technical skill and explosive power but also great endurance.

The current situation saw the local team's red dragon boat from Donghai City in the lead, with a purple dragon boat closely trailing behind.

The green, black, blue, and white dragon boats followed at several meters apart. The yellow one chosen by Xie Yujia was lagging last.

Hao Ren focused on the race happening on the river when he noticed Lu Lingling and Lu Lili slowly moving closer to him.

Pop! Pop!

Taking advantage of everyone's distraction, they each gave Hao Ren a quick kiss on one cheek.

Hao Ren shrugged his shoulders. Even though surprised, he helplessly looked at them both.

Lingling covered her mouth and giggled while Lili blushed slightly.

"Thank you, sir, for the drink!" they said sweetly.

Hao Ren smiled and shook his head before walking a few steps forward to stand beside his grandmother.

"Ah, it looks like the red dragon boat is going to win," Grandmother remarked while looking at the distant river surface.

Ever since Lingling and Lili improved her health, Grandmother's eyesight and hearing were perfect. She clearly saw that the dragon boats had turned into small dots in the distance.

Dum dum dum dum dum... The drum beats from both shores and the big drums on the dragon boats grew increasingly rapid.

As raindrops pattered against the river surface, the final sprint became heart-stoppingly tense.

Zhao Yanzǐ tiptoed with wide eyes, growing nervous too.

Xie Yujia held onto the railing tightly, her fingers interlocked. She was equally focused on the race.

He! He! He! He!

All the robust men in the dragon boats put all their strength into rowing forward.

In this rainstorm, waves surged as the seven dragon boats sped ahead rapidly.

The trailing dragon boats began to unleash powerful momentum, gradually catching up from behind.

The purple and red dragon boats were neck-and-neck with their boat heads almost even. The yellow one was slowly catching up too. Meanwhile, the white dragon boat burst forth its potential, cutting through waves in the rain.

Dum dum dum dum dum... The drum beats on both shores grew increasingly urgent.

Several dragon boats rushed towards the finish line. At this juncture, any dragon boat's team would risk losing momentum if their strength waned. Thus, no one could predict which dragon boat would win until the very last moment.

When there were still 200 meters left for the leading red dragon boat to reach the finish line, Su Han’s arm moved slightly.

A strange wind suddenly swept across the river surface. All six of the other dragon boats encountered an inexplicable resistance while only the white one, which was slightly behind, continued speeding forward without hindrance.

Zip!

The unimpeded white dragon boat shot like an arrow through the string and crossed the finish line first.

"Ah..." Zhao Yanzǐ was initially taken aback but then looked over with raised eyebrows, "Su Sister... You cheated!"

Su Han turned her gaze away, seemingly not hearing Zhao Yanzǐ's words. A hint of a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, a mix of relaxation and satisfaction. Super GeniusXie Yujia held vegetables in her right hand and the straps of her schoolbag in her left, walking step by step forward.The shadows of utility poles divided the road into sections; Hao Ren...