Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1668 - 1665: Standoff Between Both Sides

"Wow, that’s amazing!" Those around exclaimed in awe.

"Yunquan Villa?" Lin Tian glanced at the card, which was elegantly made, with the four characters Yunquan Villa printed on it. Obviously, this is a place for dining and gatherings, similar to the Xiao Family’s Tianfu Restaurant.

In Jinghua City, land is worth its weight in gold. An average person can’t afford a house in their lifetime, but the rich own entire villas like Huo Manor.

He handed the business card to He Xiaofei and said with a smile, "Leader He, I’ve accepted the challenge issued by your External Liaison Group on your behalf."

He Xiaofei took the card and scrutinized it for a few seconds, then frowned slightly: "This is just a business card, I’m afraid it won’t even get us through the door?"

"Of course not. Zhao Weitao wouldn’t be so kind; he’s just waiting to see us make fools of ourselves," Lin Tian said calmly, appearing unconcerned.

"He’s a second-generation wealthy kid, that’s his advantage, and we can’t blame anyone. But seeing your calm demeanor, do you have a plan?"

He Xiaofei looked finely at Lin Tian, not resenting the heavens for being unfair because Zhao Weitao is a rich second-generation. People who complain all day are just making excuses for their mediocrity to continue being complacently mediocre, which is clearly not He Xiaofei’s style.

Though he admired her character, Lin Tian actually didn’t have any clever plan. He didn’t want to rely on others for small matters, although he mingled with those wealthy circles, he was ultimately just an outsider.

"Maybe we can learn from Mr. Xing and use a spring box to bounce inside," Lin Tian joked.

"Okay, pretend I didn’t ask." He Xiaofei was slightly disappointed, thinking Lin Tian, who drives such a miraculous smart car, would have some unconventional approach.

Lin Tian just smiled and didn’t explain anything. However, he had already thought about it—if worse comes to worst, he would just climb over the high wall; no access control can stop him.

Moreover, many people at the banquet don’t know each other, otherwise how does 007 easily infiltrate others’ banquets in movies?

"Sister Lan, Sister Lan..."

Just as a few people were discussing how to sneak into the banquet, someone rushed over calling out, looking flustered and still panting. He took a few deep breaths before speaking completely: "Something bad has happened, the Karate Club members have come to challenge!"

"What! This is outrageous. Today is the club recruitment day; they’re obviously sabotaging and ensuring we can’t recruit anyone." Mu Binglan’s face immediately turned cold, and her dark eyes sparked with anger. The furious Mu Binglan was brimming with heroism.

Lin Tian frowned slightly and asked: "Mu Binglan, you are a newcomer to the Martial Arts Club. In such situations, shouldn’t your president handle it? Why would he come to you for help?"

"Alas..." Mu Binglan, though still angry, sighed: "There’s one thing outsiders haven’t said wrongly; the Martial Arts Association mostly practices martial arts routines without actual combat skills."

"But we can’t blame the members, because they also want to learn genuine skills. It’s just that the martial arts world is so sectarian, and true martial skills are never passed on publicly. How can a mere school club acquire genuine skills? But karate is different; even an ordinary person can develop some combat ability after months of learning and mastering certain techniques."

As Mu Binglan spoke, her brows furrowed deeply, clearly disapproving of these rigid rules, yet feeling powerless.

Spreading the glory of Huaxia martial arts sometimes really is just a slogan. Lin Tian deeply understood this because the Ancient Martial World was even more stringent than the ordinary Martial Arts World, and sectarianism was even worse.

"Xiao Yu, where are they? Take me there!" Mu Binglan gritted her teeth and said sternly.

"Over there, at the recruitment area, the Karate Club has sent over a dozen people." Xiao Yu pointed in a direction as he walked.

Mu Binglan turned to look at several people, saying in a bad mood: "Xiaofei, Xuanxuan, I have something to handle. You guys continue to watch, and I’ll come find you later."

"We can’t let you go alone." Qiao Xiaoyi stepped forward, indicating she was willing to go together.

Lin Tian patted Qiao Xiaoyi on the shoulder, smiling: "Xiaoyi is right; we came together, so we’ll go together. It’s not far; let’s see what’s up with the Karate Association."

A group of five followed Xiao Yu, while on their way, people continuously ran past them, with almost everyone discussing the same topic.

"Hurry up and see, the Martial Arts Club and the Karate Club are at odds again."

"These two clubs have always been at odds. This time, it’s unclear what sparked it."

"But I think the Karate Club is aggressive, a bit too much."

"Yeah, it’s not the first time they’ve been aggressive. I’m still rooting for the Martial Arts Club."

"I’ve heard the Karate Club’s coach is Japanese; could it be that those people are instigating trouble behind the scenes?"

"The Karate Club has many members who are Japanese and Korean international students..." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"I really hope the Martial Arts Club rises up in unity and gives them a good fight!"

...

During the short stretch, voices of discussion filled the air, all focused on the Karate Club and Martial Arts Club.

From the fragmented conversations, Lin Tian could roughly discern some details. He said to Mu Binglan ahead: "It seems the Martial Arts Club has higher support, but it feels like there’s some frustration with their lack of progress—they need a battle to prove themselves."

Mu Binglan’s eyes flickered, but she said nothing, only quickening her pace, walking like a commanding female general.

The group soon arrived at their destination, already crowded with people, unable to see through the throng continually pushing inward.

"Please make way, classmates." Xiao Yu made way at the front, constantly tapping classmates’ shoulders to ask them to clear a path. But everyone was watching the spectacle, unwilling to give way. At his pace, by the time he squeezed in, the scene would be over.

"Isn’t that Lin Tian? And Mr. Xiao, it’s them, five people." Someone yelled, and everyone behind turned, saw Lin Tian and the group approaching, and made a path.

The commotion among the onlookers also drew the attention of both factions inside, who were confronting each other in front of the Martial Arts Club’s booth.

On one side stood around ten people, dressed in bright yellow practice clothes, with a red insignia on their chests—a stylized martial arts character—for the Martial Arts Club.

Opposite were also around ten people, dressed in uniform white practice clothes, with an artistic character for karate on their chests—the Karate Club people.

Both sides noticed the crowd’s stir, looking outside, then saw Lin Tian and the group walking through the path in the crowd.

The Karate Club members were unsure what to make of the newcomers, looking on with indifference.

"Sister Lan!" The Martial Arts Club members, seeing Mu Binglan, happily called out.

"Your Martial Arts Club even calls for external reinforcements, haha." A short man sneered.