The Revival of the Blossoming Blood Scene

Zhang Jiale used his self-created Hundred Blossoms Style as a wager, but it was just an excuse to thank Liu Hao. After all, Sun Zheping was his best friend and most compatible partner. Since Sun Zheping couldn't repay the favour, Zhang Jiale decided to help him out.

The outcome of the pool game wasn't necessary; Liu Hao knew that well. The four of them joked and played around, quickly becoming good friends in just an afternoon. They even planned to go swimming and play beach volleyball together someday. Liu Hao took plenty of photos and videos of Chen Guo awkwardly poking the cue stick, preserving this blackmail material against the wealthy young boss.

In the end, Liu Hao won the match with a score of 4:2. Zhang Jiale promised to send the Hundred Blossoms Style and gunner profession insights to the Total Darkness email address.

That evening, after Sun Zheping treated them to a grand dinner, Liu Hao and Chen Guo took a flight back to H City. Liu Hao couldn't stay in K City overnight since he had to return to the base for training the next day.

...

"Old Sun, with this healing spray, your hand should be completely healed soon. Have you thought about making a comeback? Your skills haven't declined at all," Zhang Jiale asked Sun Zheping.

Sun Zheping smiled and nodded, "A comeback? Of course, I've thought about it. These past years, I've been full of regret."

"That's great! Next year, in the ninth season, come back to Hundred Blossoms with me. You'll be the captain, and we'll fight for another year with our Blossoming Blood Scene!" Zhang Jiale said excitedly, his eyes blazing with determination. This brilliant man's fighting spirit for the championship had reignited.

Sun Zheping was stunned. He hadn't expected Zhang Jiale to want to return, too. After some hesitation, he shook his head, "Sorry, I've already promised Lou Guanning. Next season, I'll be joining Heavenly Sword as a substitute..."

"Heavenly Sword?" Zhang Jiale searched his memory and finally recalled Lou Guanning, the wealthy second-generation who bought Silver Weapons for millions in the online game. Lou Guanning was the president of the Heavenly Sword team, and almost everyone in the Heavenly Domain knew he would join the professional league in the ninth season.

"They're just a rookie team with nothing but money. They have no foundation," Zhang Jiale frowned. "Why did you agree to join Heavenly Sword and as a substitute?"

Sun Zheping laughed, "It's a long story. Besides, I had a hand injury before. Lou Guanning invited me, so I thought of making a comeback as a substitute for Heavenly Sword and playing in the league. I never aimed for the championship..."

"Are you really okay with just being a substitute?" Zhang Jiale asked softly.

"I was fine with it before, given my hand injury, but now... Honestly, I suddenly want to win the championship again..." Sun Zheping smiled bitterly. "But I've already promised Lou Guanning. It wouldn't be right to go back on my word..."

Zhang Jiale didn't care about that. He had finally seen a chance to win the championship again and couldn't let Sun Zheping waste time and effort on the aimless Heavenly Sword team. "Have you signed a contract? If not, it doesn't count!" Zhang Jiale said. "I know it's not honourable, but given our age and our unfulfilled dream of winning a championship, are you really willing to give up on that dream just for a verbal promise and be a mere substitute?"

Sun Zheping couldn't answer. On one side was his benefactor; on the other, his brother. Now that his hand was healed, he didn't want to be just a substitute. He knew the situation at Heavenly Sword well. All the starters were Lou Guanning's partners and friends. Even with his skills, he couldn't secure a starting position...

"How about this... I talk to Lou Guanning. If he agrees to let me go, I'll leave and teach him all my berserker skills as compensation for breaking my promise. If he disagrees, I'll honour my word and stay with Heavenly Sword for a year as a substitute."

"That's fair. Loyalty and righteousness can't always coexist. I'll go with you!" Zhang Jiale said with a smile. "If Lou Guanning agrees, the Blossoming Blood Scene of Hundred Blossoms will reignite in the ninth season!"

...

The next day, most of the Excellent Era club members were playing Glory in the training room, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Excellent Era's opponent in the third round of the regular season wasn't as strong as teams like Tyranny or Hundred Blossoms. They were facing Conquering Clouds, a team that lingered in the lower middle of the league rankings. The team's overall strength wasn't muscular, and Excellent Era could easily win.

Everyone looked relaxed and didn't take Conquering Clouds seriously. Even Ye Qiu didn't give too many reminders or tactical precautions against Conquering Clouds. The only one with a bitter face was Liu Hao, who looked like a dried, bitter gourd.

Su Mucheng didn't want to pay attention to this annoying guy, but she kept glancing at him. Noticing Liu Hao's bitter expression, she felt a bit pleased and walked up with a cheerful smile. "Wow, I never thought our Lord Hao would have such a gloomy moment. What happened? Tell me so I can share the joy."

"Lord Hao" was a nickname used by Liu Hao's fans, but coming from Su Mucheng, it sounded somewhat sarcastic.

Liu Hao glanced at Su Mucheng, thinking that she had picked up the art of sarcasm after spending time with him.

Why was he troubled? He was worried about what to do when facing Sun Xiang. Beating Sun Xiang was easy since Sun Xiang was just a reckless, brainless kid. But after beating Sun Xiang, the boss would definitely be angry. If Liu Hao dared to beat Sun Xiang, Tao Xuan would surely demote him to a substitute...

"Why is Miss Su so optimistic?" Liu Hao said, smiling back at Su Mucheng. "Don't you know our next opponent is Conquering Clouds?"

"So what about Conquering Clouds? It's not like we can't win," Su Mucheng said optimistically.

Liu Hao suddenly stood up and, to avoid being overheard pulled Su Mucheng closer and held her under his arm. Su Mucheng was startled by Liu Hao's sudden move, thinking that this bad guy was bold enough to hug her in the training room. She didn't want to be seen like this and tried to resist, but it was too late...

Liu Hao's three lackeys had been watching their boss and naturally noticed his intimate moment with Su Mucheng.

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(End of The Chapter)

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