Chapter 1153: Chapter 1153: Major Sponsorship
In order to accommodate the differences among individuals and prevent conflicts between Sang Country and ChinaCountry from erupting prematurely.
The monks from both Sang Country and ChinaCountry are staying in different places.
This time, Sang Country is particularly focused on the competition; I’ve heard they’ve sent over a hundred people.
The elites among the elites arrived a few days ago.
More people have been coming in gradually over these past few days.
When Xia Xin heard the number, he clicked his tongue and said, “So many people came? Did they bring all their Onmyojis?”
Xun Tianhai smiled faintly, “You’re overthinking it. Over the past decades, the Onmyoji line has developed quite well, and there are at least tens of thousands within Sang Country. However, their number is still less compared to us. For fairness, we have a limit on the number of participants. Each family or sect can only send one or two people, and they need to be checked beforehand. If anyone doesn’t qualify, they cannot participate.”
Xia Xin: “Checked?”
Xun Tianhai: “It’s a health check to see if there’s any history of long-term medication, chronic illness, or serious disease. We don’t want people with health issues participating, nor do we want those who superficially enhance their strength with medication to muddy the waters, so we conduct screenings. These few days have been dedicated to such screenings.”
“Do we also have to go through screenings?” Xia Xin, hearing this, looked at Fu’er with concern.
Though he trusted his ancestor’s Blinding Technique and disguise, what if the tests were extensive, including things like blood draws and EKGs? Wouldn’t Fu’er be exposed?
Xia Xin, worried, suddenly remembered.
Right, Fu’er and Master Wu aren’t participating in the competition, so they shouldn’t need the screenings.
Just as Xia Xin was frightening himself and his emotions fluctuated, Xun Tianhai smiled and said, “No, those invited are already pre-screened and deemed qualified, so they won’t undergo further screening. You and the Abbot can rest assured; just directly participate.”
Upon hearing this, Xia Xin felt increasingly relieved.
During their conversation, Xun Tianhai led them to Jingtian Hotel.
Jingtian Hotel is a luxurious hotel in the city center.
A seven-star hotel.
Xia Xin had never stayed in such a high-end hotel before. Upon entering, he was a bit taken aback, “We are staying in such a nice hotel?”
Xun Tianhai teased, “Xia Xin, you’ve hit the jackpot this time. The places we stayed before weren’t as good. This time, thanks to sponsorship, you get to enjoy the luxury.”
Xia Xin was quite surprised, “There’s sponsorship for this competition?”
Xun Tianhai replied, “Every competition has sponsorship—usually, our pilgrims donate some funds, but not much. This year is different, with a large corporation supporting us, so the treatment for participating Xuanmen members has naturally improved.”
Xia Xin, feeling enlightened, realized he had learned something new.
Nowadays, although Xuanmen isn’t suppressed as harshly as before, it still needs to be somewhat low-key.
He originally thought such events were organized in secret.
But he hadn’t expected substantial sponsorship.
Xun Tianhai further explained, “Actually, even the country is aware of such grand competitions. After all, they concern the reputation and status of two countries. The country internally supports this, so when this time comes, the people from the Unusual Affairs Management Office refuse all tasks in preparation to participate.”
While speaking, Xun Tianhai glanced at Jiangli.
“Oh, by the way, Abbot, Hongyao is also staying at Jingtian Hotel this time. She mentioned wanting to personally thank you for saving her life last time.”
Jiangli glanced around with indifference and replied without much interest, “How about having dinner together tonight?”