Those things that happened in those years

Chapter 29 Initial Discussion on Cooperation

Hong Liguo took the letter, carefully opened it, and saw that it was clearly written on it:

Challenge letter

Sun Changlin, leader of "Nine Dragons and One Phoenix," I've heard that since entering the township middle school, you've defeated all the first-year students... and now you have no rivals. With the expansion of your team, "Nine Dragons and One Phoenix" has become even more formidable, inspiring fear in all. I, He Yunlong, leader of the second-year Dragon and Tiger... and with fifteen Dragon and Tiger brothers, wish to spar with you. If you dare to accept the challenge, please reply quickly. If you dare not, then consider my words wasted. But you should know how to behave when you encounter our people in the future.

Second year of junior high school, Dragon and Tiger... He Yunlong

Date: [Date]

Hong Liguo and his friends had already heard of the "Dragon and Tiger" team in the second year of junior high... The leader of this team was named He Yunlong, and his younger brother, He Yunhu, was the second-in-command, hence the name "Dragon and Tiger"...

Back when He Yunlong and his classmates first entered junior high school, they had to work hard and fight their way through countless challenges to defeat all the top students in their grade. In the process, they constantly eliminated the weaker students, keeping only the elite, and their team gradually grew stronger. By the second year of junior high, they were virtually invincible in the school.

When Hong Liguo and his fellow freshmen first enrolled, the school was a mixed bag. The Dragon and Tiger Brothers weren't in a hurry to challenge them, knowing that in such a situation, an elite force would eventually emerge. They planned to wait until then to make their move, demonstrating their strength while eliminating potential rivals once and for all. Therefore, they secretly observed the school's activities, and seeing the first-year students gradually calm down, they knew the time was ripe. After some discussion, they issued this challenge.

Both Hong Liguo and his friends, as well as Sun Changlin and his group, already knew of Long Hu's existence. After all, Long Hu was a senior in the second year of junior high, a year ahead of them, and his classroom was in the row of buildings at the front. Normally, Hong Liguo and his friends didn't interact much with Long Hu, and given that he was several years older than them, he had a clear advantage in both age and experience. Therefore, Hong Liguo and his friends never even considered provoking Long Hu, and in fact, they dared not.

Sun Changlin and his group shared the same thought. However, the current situation is that even though they don't provoke Longhu... Longhu... has taken the initiative to come to them, and to be precise, they are after Sun Changlin's "Nine Dragons and One Phoenix," because the challenge letter did not mention any of Hong Liguo or his group.

After reading the challenge, Hong Liguo handed it back to Sun Changlin, saying, "This matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with us, does it?"

Sun Changlin took the challenge letter and slowly put it into his pocket, saying solemnly, "Yes, the challenge letter didn't mention you guys, but you should be very clear about Longhu's strength. They not only have the advantage in numbers, but they are also older and more experienced than you and me. Although I'm not afraid of them, the chances of winning with just the ten of us are really slim. I hope you can lend us a hand."

Upon hearing this, Hong Liguo couldn't help but think to himself: So even you, Sun Changlin, have moments of fear!

Before Hong Liguo could speak, Jun Ge interrupted, "Damn, Longhu... this is utterly arrogant! Why do they only have eyes for you Nine Dragons and One Phoenix? They clearly don't take us brothers seriously. They're completely disrespecting us Six Swordsmen!"

Hong Liguo turned around and glared at Jun Ge, thinking to himself: Do you think Long Hu... is so easy to deal with? They are several years older than us and are experienced veterans.

Following up on Hong Liguo's idea, Fa Zi said, "This matter has nothing to do with us, and we have no intention of causing them any trouble. I think we should stay out of it!"

Yanbin quickly chimed in, "That's right, that's right. They didn't take us seriously to begin with, so there's no need for us to bother them. What they value is the strength of your Nine Dragons and One Phoenix team."

From Fa Zi and Yan Bin's words, Hong Liguo could clearly sense that they were also well aware of Long Hu's power. Since the other party had not mentioned them, why should they get involved in this mess?

However, Hongbo and Jun Ge were not convinced. They believed that Longhu... hadn't even mentioned them, which was clearly a sign of looking down on them, and they had to teach them a lesson.

Sun Changlin's gaze remained fixed on Hong Liguo, seemingly waiting quietly for his reply, or perhaps he valued Hong Liguo's statement even more.

Hong Liguo pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Longhu... the fifteen brothers of Longhu are already famous; they're not easy to deal with. If they don't provoke us, we have no reason to provoke them."

Sun Changlin sneered and said, "Hong Liguo, don't forget the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.' If Longhu really defeats me, Sun Changlin, do you think they will let you go? The reason they didn't mention you in the challenge letter is that they are afraid of the two of us joining forces. They want to defeat us one by one."

Upon hearing Sun Changlin's words, Jun Ge and Hong Bo quickly echoed, "That's right, Long Hu... they want to defeat us one by one."

In fact, Hong Liguo had also thought about this issue. However, the strength of Longhu was undeniable, and it was impossible to act rashly.

In the end, Hong Liguo still insisted on not participating, and Fa Zi and Yan Bin agreed with him. With a score of three to two, they decided not to get involved in the dispute.

Although Jun Ge and Hong Bo were furious and resentful, they had no choice but to accept the outcome.

Just as Hong Liguo and his group turned to leave, Sun Changlin suddenly shouted, "If you're going to back down, just say so. It's alright. Even without your help, my Nine Dragons and One Phoenix can still defeat Dragon Tiger..."

Sun Changlin's words, "If you're going to back down, then just admit it," instantly enraged Hong Liguo. He turned around abruptly, staring intently at Sun Changlin, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists. The anger in his heart instantly reached its peak, and he really wanted to rush up and punch him hard.

However, at that moment, the image of Wang Yuxin's nagging involuntarily appeared in Hong Liguo's mind. Her clear voice seemed to still echo in his ears: "What's the point of you two fighting all day? Wouldn't it be better to use that time to study properly?..."

When Jun Ge, Fa Zi, Hong Bo, and Yan Bin saw Hong Liguo turn around, they thought he was going to change his mind, so they all stopped and looked at him expectantly.

Hong Liguo originally wanted to rush over and punch Sun Changlin, then shout at him, "Whoever chickens out is a coward. I'll take this challenge with you."

However, Wang Yuxin's nagging was like the incantation of the Tang Monk, instantly silencing Hong Liguo. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice to Jun Ge and the others, "Let's go."