Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 297 - 295 Xiao Ye’s Choice

Chapter 297: Chapter 295 Xiao Ye’s Choice

"Get to know me?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye opened his eyes, slightly puzzled.

He stopped his cultivation, walked out of the palace, and saw Kuang Dao standing outside.

"Every time it’s close to when Lord Starfall assigns missions, we all gather for a short time. It’s a rare opportunity, and I’ll take you to meet the other members," Kuang Dao said with a smile.

Xiao Ye nodded in agreement with a smile. Indeed, it was a rare opportunity, and he could take the chance to learn more about the other geniuses.

What interested Xiao Ye the most was the three notorious talents of the Genius Camp.

Kuang Dao then chatted with Xiao Ye as they walked together.

Though the Genius Camp had only forty-three people, it was built like an imperial palace, with clusters of buildings, palace after palace scattered throughout the Genius Camp. Xiao Ye’s palace was quite close to Kuang Dao’s, but it was still tens of miles away.

The Genius Camp had its own standalone restaurant, specifically providing delicious cuisine to its members.

Half an hour later, a majestic restaurant appeared within Xiao Ye’s sight. The lights were brightly lit, very conspicuous under the night sky, and the sound of intertwining cups and cheerful laughter could occasionally be heard.

When Xiao Ye followed Kuang Dao into the restaurant, the room suddenly quieted down, and multiple gazes turned towards Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye scanned the room and found that there were already six people sitting there, including a green-dressed lady around twenty years of age.

Her figure was graceful and slender, her hair draped over her shoulders, her fair and flawless features stunningly beautiful, her skin whiter than snow, and her eyes sparkled with spiritual energy, adding a touch of cunning and playfulness.

Upon seeing this green-dressed lady for the first time, Xiao Ye felt a sense of admiration. Her appearance could almost compare with Bing Ya, but their temperaments were completely different.

One was holy and cold, the other was lively and beautiful.

"Kuang Dao, this must be the new member Xiao Ye, right? I heard he defeated Hu Qing in one move," said a young man with a bare upper body, bulging muscles, and black iron chains wrapped around his arms as he walked over and sized up Xiao Ye.

"My name is Ma Kui." The bare-chested young man grinned and said, "Welcome to Genius Camp."

Xiao Ye smiled and greeted him with a fist and palm salute. Ma Kui’s straightforward nature was quite likable.

"Haha, Genius Camp has gained another outstanding youth. My name is Jin Yunfei."

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For a moment, these young people came forward to greet him one after another, all very enthusiastic, and Xiao Ye responded courteously.

Xiao Ye was inwardly moved. These geniuses of the Genius Camp were not at all arrogant.

"Hmph, Kuang Dao, have you asked this kid which team he’s chosen to join?" At that moment, the green-dressed lady sitting down stood up, her crisp voice sounding, revealing two adorable tiger teeth, which made her look quite charming.

However, when the lady spoke, the rest of the youth stopped talking, and there was a hint of respect in their eyes as they looked at her.

"Team?" Xiao Ye expressed confusion upon hearing this and looked at Kuang Dao.

Scratching his head awkwardly, Kuang Dao said, "I haven’t had the chance to tell Xiao Ye yet."

"Then hurry up and tell him. If he isn’t willing to join us, we don’t need to waste more time," urged the green-dressed lady.

Kuang Dao nodded and then turned to Xiao Ye, "Xiao Ye, don’t think that there are only forty-three people including you in the Genius Camp. Actually, we are divided into three teams."

Xiao Ye’s gaze flickered, continuing to listen.

"For example, everyone here belongs to our Dragon Hunting Team, and the captain is Qing Wu," Kuang Dao said, pointing to the green-dressed lady.

"What, a group of young men taking orders from a lady?"

Xiao Ye was very surprised.

He could understand there being factions within Genius Camp since there were bound to be conflicts wherever martial artists gathered, but he had not expected the green-dressed lady, who seemed no older than eighteen, to be the captain of the Dragon Hunting Team.

"Kid!" Qing Wu saw Xiao Ye’s expression, immediately grinded her small tiger teeth, and said with a displeased face, "Do you look down on us women?"

"Six thousand years ago, a peerless lady stood undefeated in the world. Is there any problem with me being the captain?" Qing Wu asked.

"You’ve misunderstood, Miss Qing Wu," Xiao Ye said with a wry smile, indicating that he was simply very surprised, with no intent of disrespect.

Seeing Xiao Ye apologize, Qing Wu snorted and withdrew her gaze.

"Kuang Dao, are the other two teams under the command of the three monsters?" Xiao Ye’s mind stirred, and he inquired.

Kuang Dao shook his head, "The other two teams follow the followers of Xiang Nan and East Moxie, the notorious three, and are named after them. However, these two monsters do not directly command those two teams."

Xiao Ye nodded. It was normal for the strong to have followers, and he memorized the names Xiang Nan and East Mo Ye.

"Then what about the other monster? Doesn’t he have followers?" Xiao Ye continued to ask.

Kuang Dao glanced at Xiao Ye, a deep wariness flickering in his eyes: "The other monster, Nangong Xingyu, has already started to comprehend the Law Profound Mysteries. In the Genius Camp, he keeps to himself, or rather, looks down on us. He refuses to have any followers."

Xiao Ye was somewhat amazed to hear this. It seemed that the number one monster, Nangong Xingyu’s strength far surpassed everyone in the Genius Camp.

"Kid, now that you understand, you can choose which team to join. Once you join my Dragon Hunting Team, you will definitely earn Contribution Points quickly in the future," Qing Wu snorted, exuding confidence.

"Hehe... really? Miss Qing Wu, you’re always so confident. I wonder who took the losses in our Xiang Nan’s Team during the last mission," a voice laced with sarcasm suddenly came.

Immediately after, figures flickered outside the tavern, and a line of people walked in, led by a young man in a Yellow Robe whose aura was extraordinary.

"Guo Tao, what do you mean by that!" Qing Wu’s expression turned grim, the temperature in the tavern plummeting sharply.

Members of the Dragon Hunting Team glared resentfully at the newcomers.

The Yellow Robe young man was unfazed and replied with a faint smile, "Nothing much. I just want to remind the newbie that the so-called Dragon Hunting Team is the worst one in the Genius Camp, so that he doesn’t make the wrong choice."

After speaking, the Yellow Robe young man turned to Xiao Ye and said, "Xiao Ye, right? How about joining our Xiang Nan’s Team? You probably know about the background of our team."

Xiao Ye looked up to see fifteen people standing behind the Yellow Robe young man, each one radiating a powerful aura—indeed much more substantial than the Dragon Hunting Team.

"Guo Tao, you’re quite quick to act. A decent newbie arrives, and you’re so eager to make your move," someone else said before Xiao Ye could reply.

Without waiting for Xiao Ye to answer, more figures flashed at the entrance of the inn, and another line of people walked in.

Without saying more, another team from the Genius Camp had arrived—the Mo Ye Team.

The Mo Ye Team too had sixteen members, led by a Bald Youth about two meters tall, holding an iron rod, exuding an immense sense of oppression.

"Ding Yi!"

Yellow Robe young man Guo Tao narrowed his eyes at the Bald Youth, and as the two teams faced off, a tense atmosphere spread.

"Xiao Ye, join my Mo Ye Team, and I’ll immediately give you two hundred thousand Contribution Points. Our Mo Ye Team is never short on points," Bald Youth Ding Yi said to Xiao Ye.

Somewhere far off, Qing Wu was biting her silver teeth in anger, saying, "You two guys, do you not understand the concept of first come, first served? If Xiao Ye is to choose, he should choose our Dragon Hunting Team!"

"Qing Wu, Xiao Ye has potential. It would be a waste of talent for him to join your Dragon Hunting Team."

"The choice is up to Xiao Ye; what’s this nonsense about first come, first served?"

Ding Yi and Guo Tao said in turn, but their words were filled with disdain for the Dragon Hunting Team.

"You!" Qing Wu was so incensed her pretty face turned red, and finally, all she could do was stomp her foot, looking at Xiao Ye with puffed cheeks, her eyes brimming with nervousness, making Xiao Ye chuckle inwardly.

Being able to make Lord Starfall send an avatar to recruit him obviously indicated Xiao Ye’s excellent aptitude and potential. Naturally, she did not want to let him go.

In reality, every genius who entered the Genius Camp went through this choice. However, most would choose to join one of the other two teams.

It couldn’t be helped; the Dragon Hunting Team was indeed the weakest among the three, and any sensible person who knew the situation would not hesitate to choose one of the other two teams.

Furthermore, Ding Yi was even willing to offer two hundred thousand Contribution Points just to attract Xiao Ye.

"Xiao Ye, don’t feel conflicted because of our relationship. The choice is still yours," Kuang Dao said with a bitter smile in a transmitted voice.

A warm current flowed through Xiao Ye’s heart; even in such a situation, Kuang Dao still advised him to choose for himself.

In the brief time they had been together, he saw sincerity and respect from everyone in the Dragon Hunting Team.

On the other hand, Ding Yi and Guo Tao conversed with him from a superior position. This clear contrast had solidified Xiao Ye’s decision in his own heart.

The most important factor was Kuang Dao; the other had helped him a lot, and he had come to consider Kuang Dao a friend. If he joined one of the other two teams, wouldn’t that make him enemies with Kuang Dao in the future?

For the sake of benefits, turning against a friend was not something Xiao Ye could do.

Moreover, Xiao Ye was very confident; he could earn Contribution Points on his own—why need charity from others?

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Xiao Ye raised his head and said slowly, "I choose to join the Dragon Hunting Team."

Upon hearing Xiao Ye’s words, the smiles on Ding Yi and Guo Tao’s faces became stiff, and a cold light flickered in their eyes.

"Hehe... I thought you were a smart one, but I didn’t expect you to make such a foolish decision. When Lord Starfall issues the next mission, I’ll wait for you to come back begging me. I’ll keep that hundred thousand Contribution Points for you," Bald Youth Ding Yi sneered and then waved his hand, turning around to leave the tavern.

"By joining this unlucky Dragon Hunting Team, Xiao Ye, you’re probably not even going to pass the assessment in half a year, and by then, you’ll have to roll out of the Genius Camp obediently," Yellow Robe young man Guo Tao mocked and then also left the place.

"These two really are petty. Luckily, I didn’t choose to join their team," Xiao Ye sneered inwardly.