harleyscars Chapter 211 A Lucky Fortune Stick
Chapter 211 A Lucky Fortune Stick
Chapter 211 A Lucky Fortune Stick
Over the next few days, people from all over the world arrived in Venice one after another.
The small water town suddenly became quite crowded, and the culprit for all of this was naturally the start of the World University Competition.
The day was sunny and breezy.
At dawn, as the sun rises, its rays fall on the shimmering water, as if draping the entire water town in a golden veil.
Just then, deafening magical cannon fire shattered the city's tranquility.
This stirring sound, like a war drum, inspired people's hearts and made everyone's blood boil.
Amid cheers from the crowd, the young representatives from thirty-two countries slowly appeared before everyone's eyes.
They were all dressed in magnificent attire, exuding a powerful magical aura, like dazzling stars.
In addition to these contestants, a group of high-ranking mages slowly emerged from the high platform.
Representatives from the five major magic associations, the Hunter's Alliance, the Parthenon, the Holy Tribunal, the Forbidden City, and other important national organizations attended the event.
These figures were all powerful and influential figures, whose imposing presence inspired awe and fear.
The representative from China was the chief court mage, Pang Lai.
Looking at his two apprentices among the participating teams below, Pang Lai couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.
As the captain of the National Team, Hua Yu naturally stood at the front of the line, and he soon saw his master.
The master and apprentice exchanged a smile.
After the grand and solemn opening ceremony came to a close, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became tense and full of anticipation.
After all, the highly anticipated lottery draw is about to begin!
It's important to understand that in fiercely competitive arenas, sometimes the outcome isn't solely determined by raw skill; a touch of luck is also often required.
Looking back at the previous tournament, China unfortunately drew the incredibly powerful American team in the second round, and ultimately had to leave the stage in disappointment, suffering an early elimination.
However, would this brand-new Huaguo Guofu team still rely on so-called luck?
No, of course not!
"Captain, let's draw lots," Feng Li said, looking at Hua Yu beside him.
Originally, the lottery was the responsibility of the mentors, but at some point, each country tacitly handed over the task of drawing lots to the captain of their respective national team.
During the draw, the team captains' faces are exposed to the world, which is a kind of honor in a sense!
"Um."
Hua Yu nodded slightly in response.
Then, under the spotlight of everyone present, Hua Yu slowly walked onto the stage with a smile on her face.
His handsome face and striking silver hair immediately drew everyone's attention like a magnet.
"Is that Captain China? I heard Uncle John speaks highly of him."
In the British team, a golden-eyed girl surrounded by the crowd whispered.
Her golden eyes exuded a unique noble air.
The girl looked at Hua Yu on the stage with curiosity and couldn't help but smile slightly.
"What? That guy is their captain?"
On the other side, in the South Korean team, which also came from the Asian region, everyone looked at Hua Yu with shock.
Only now did they realize who had defeated them.
Captain Jin Yizheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness!
I almost thought everyone in their country was a monster, even the national team players were so strong.
As he was thinking, Jin Yi suddenly realized something and shouted, "They cheated! They cheated! They actually sent their captain into battle! No wonder we couldn't beat them back then!"
Hearing this, Xiuhui couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Captain, you went up too."
"Xiuhui!"
Jin Yi glared fiercely at Xiu Hui.
Are you undermining your own efforts?
Meanwhile, national team players from many other countries are also keeping a close eye on the Chinese badminton team, including the American team that eliminated China in the previous tournament.
We need to be careful about their summoning tactics!
Amidst the intense attention, Hua Yu reached out and drew a fortune stick. After a brief glance, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upwards slightly.
Lucky you!
A very auspicious sign!
After handing the draw slip to the referee next to him for a glance, Hua Yu walked off the stage with the draw slip in hand.
When he stepped off the stage, Hua Yu looked radiant, and the crowd below couldn't help but speculate about which country's national team he had drawn.
"Guess which team he drew?" The blonde girl from the British team asked the crowd around her with great interest.
"Judging from his happy face, he must be a cannon fodder team from India or South Korea."
The green-haired man leading the British team, with a haughty expression, spoke with great disdain.
It's just that you drew a weak opponent, what's there to be happy about?
Without solid strength to back it up, it's nothing more than a death throes.
"Wait a minute, Zheluo."
The girl spoke softly, her tone carrying a hint of confidence.
Upon hearing this, Zhelu frowned slightly, a clear look of confusion in his eyes. "Wait a minute? Eileen, what do you mean by that?"
The golden-eyed girl, Eileen, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, and then turned her gaze to the referee's stand in the distance.
"Look at the referee's expression; he's looking at the Chinese captain with a face full of sympathy."
Just as Eileen finished speaking, Zhe Luo suddenly realized this detail.
Yes!
How could this happen?
As soon as Hua Yu returned to the team, the members of the National Team swarmed around him like a tide, their faces filled with eagerness and anticipation. In particular, the instructors, including Feng Li, were even more impatient to know the result.
"Captain, how is it?" Nan Jue couldn't contain his anxiety and asked first.
Hua Yu smiled slightly, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze, making people feel incredibly warm and at ease. "My luck is pretty good."
These few simple words seemed to contain boundless power, instantly easing the anxieties of everyone present.
Seeing the relaxed expression on Hua Yu's face, Feng Li and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Immediately afterward, Songhe, beaming, asked, "So, is your opponent from India or South Korea?"
"Neither."
"That is?"
"Luckily, I'm so lucky."
Just as Songhe and the others were about to ask more questions, a burst of excited shouts suddenly erupted from the side of their group.
Everyone quickly turned their heads and saw a group of mixed white and black people staring at them with ill intent and a hint of mockery on their faces.
"Old Hua, you didn't draw them, did you?" Zhao Manyan looked at Hua Yu in surprise.
At the same time, I kept praying in my heart, please don't, please don't.
But soon, his illusions were shattered by Hua Yu.
"That's right." Hua Yu grinned and said, "Not bad, right? The chance for revenge has arrived!"
Team USA!
The team that eliminated China in the previous competition.
Drawing their names is definitely a lucky draw.
(End of this chapter)