"But... I didn't appear to make you famous..." Mr. Zhenyuanzhai's words were obviously said to Jiquan Chong. Hearing Master's words, Jiquan Chong said without caring at all, "I know... I know, Master."

"Yes, Master." Athena nodded the same.

"That's good." The old man nodded with satisfaction at the two people. Zhen Yuanzhai was in a complicated mood. It is true that they have worked hard since the end of the last conference to the present, and even worked harder than before, but what really worried him was the childishness of these children. If this continues, he might go astray one day, and such uneasiness has always surrounded him. [..com]

"Old man? What are you planning for this year's 'King of Fighters Competition'?" Nie Shaohui suddenly asked.

"I'm also considering whether I'll just stop participating this year." The old man pondered for a while and gave such an answer, "As for Xiaohui, you guys are just casual."

"Why?" Athena asked in confusion, and at the same time, Shiquan Chong also turned his attention to the old man.

"The last time I wanted this, I participated as a part of my practice. I think this is good, and you also worked very hard. For me, your performance can be said to have exceeded the expected results of my practice."

"But why can Shaohui and the others do it, but we can't?" said Chuqin Chong, "Then isn't it good to show off the achievements of this year?"

"If I'm not wrong-" the old man saw it, Nie Shaohui, Yaji and Saeko, "Today's competition, are you three planning to form a team?"

"That's right, just a few days ago, we had already discussed it." Nie Shaohui nodded. The old man nodded, "I knew that you have your own opinions, so--" Speaking of this, the old man was puzzled, "I've always been very surprised, old man, why do you still look like this for so long? Haven't changed at all?"

After saying that, the old man pointed to Zhen Yuanzhai and Athena, "I watched these two guys grow up, but why do you guys do this?"

"Hehe, old man, this has something to do with our cultivation method." Nie Shaohui smiled, "I originally planned to give it to you at the end of the '97 King of Fighters Competition', but since you ask, I will give it to you in advance."

After saying that, Nie Shaohui nodded to c.c., c.c. In her way of taking pizza from somewhere, she took out a copy of the same "Basic Cultivation Method" as Nie Shaohui modified and handed it to them. The old man took the book, first glanced at Nie Shaohui and his party, then turned on the pages and looked down...

After a moment, the old man raised his head in shock, "Xiaohui! This is-!!" The old man could obviously see that the things on it were really shocking. If other fighters knew about this kind of thing, the world would definitely be going crazy.

"This is what I got during the last year of missing." Nie Shaohui said to the old man, "Let's give it to the old man. Hehe, and it's also the right way to teach Athena and Quan Chong. The old man has decided for himself." As he said this, Nie Shaohui paused, "But I think the earlier, the better."

The old man nodded, took care of the things, and said, "I understand. By the way, Yaji, you gave them to him too?" After hearing the old man's words, Nie Shaohui nodded, "Well, I'm almost in exchange for him. He taught Saeko the 'ghost step', so I gave him this."

Seeing the old man nodding, Nie Shaohui asked, "Mr., are you really not going to let them participate in the competition?" The old man Zhenyuanzhai shook his head, "I also thought about it, but every time the competition is so big, it makes us lively around us.

Nie Shaohui nodded, "It seems that there are so many letters, and many magazines and TV stations have also come to interview. A lot of things have really happened."

"I still hope that they can isolate themselves from the external stimulation and devote themselves to practicing in a quiet environment. And I have also told them many times that their power should be used to save people at the right time, rather than to show it."

"That's right." Nie Shaohui said that, "Since the old man thinks so, don't let them attend. It's good to practice well."

The conversation between Nie Shaohui and the old man Zhenyuanzhai, and the Chuanquan Chong and Athena next to him were obviously heard. Although they were a little disappointed, they thought that since the master said so, they had to agree. Although they agreed very happily, obviously, their expressions were not very happy.

At this moment, the two who were originally disappointed suddenly heard Shizuka and Saeko say, "But, Master, I think it's better to let them participate."

"???" Seeing the two of them speak, everyone looked over with confusion. Shizuka picked up a letter and shook it at everyone. The letter was written to Athena. However, because there were too many, Athena asked Shizuka, Yufei, C.c. and Saeko to help browse together. Unfortunately, there were only three people who were often helping, and as for c.c., they just ate pizza calmly.

"This person who sent the letter should be the same age as Sister Athena." Yufei also said with a smile.

"Well, if I read this letter, I think my master will agree to them to participate." Saeko also said to the old man with a smile.

"Oh? What?" the old man asked curiously. Shizuka picked up the letter and slowly recited, "Hello, Miss Athena. I saw Miss Athena fighting in the last 'King of Fighters Competition' and was deeply moved. I, who was originally unable to stand because of illness, was always afraid to go out after being discharged from the hospital, and I didn't dare to go to school. But one day in these months I accidentally turned on the TV and saw the figure of a girl of the same age struggling on the TV. Although I later learned that the girl was named Athena, she was still persisting to the end even when she was knocked down. At that time, I felt that I could not continue like this, so I tried to go to school. After that, I studied hard since autumn, and now I have finally entered high school smoothly.

This is all thanks to Miss Athena. Thank you very much.

In addition, will you attend this year's conference? If so, I will work hard to cheer for you.

Please keep working hard in the future.”

After Shizuka finished reading the content of the letter, Nie Shaohui and the old man fell into silence, "I didn't expect that there would be such a person." c.c. said with a rare word.

"That's right. After listening to it, I wondered if they should be allowed to participate?" Nie Shaohui looked at the old man Zhenyuanzhai. Athena also said at the same time, "Master! After reading this letter, I realized that many people have been plucking up their courage because of our battle. Our strength is to save people, right? So in a sense, this is also a means of salvation, right?"

"Yes. Indeed, practicing can save people, but if we attend the conference, we will give many people courage, then attending is not very good." Quan Chong expressed his opinion.

"Well..." For a moment, the old man Zhenyuanzhai fell into silence. Seeing the turning point, Athena continued, "In addition, even if the environment of practice changes, as long as we have a strong will to practice, there will be no problem."

"Old man, see if they work so hard, let them participate." Nie Shaohui also persuaded.

"Master, I also think that if you let them participate, just use it as training them." Since Saeko also spoke, Eupie, as Athena's best friend, also advised the old man, "Grandpa, just let them participate. I think Athena will prove herself, right?"

The old man from Zhenyuanzhai looked at Nie Shaohui, Saeko and Yufei, then looked at Athena and Shiquan Chong, and slowly spoke, "Is that right... Since you have such a determination, winning is no longer a problem."

Hearing the old man's words, Athena asked in surprise, "Master, that's to say..."

"It is a good thing to act with your own beliefs. Even as a master, I cannot distort your beliefs. Moreover, you can already understand what you should do well, so I won't say much." Athena and Shiquan Chong looked at each other and said happily to the old man, "Thank you very much."

"Hehe, Athena, you can participate in the competition again, come on." Euphee congratulated Athena.

"Well, I have to thank you. If it weren't for your relationship, I wouldn't have participated. Thank you, Brother Shaohui, and everyone." Athena thanked Nie Shaohui.

"Okay, I must get a lot of letters this time." Hearing the words of Ziquan Chong, Nie Shaohui twitched his lips. As soon as he agreed, you said you were missing. Are you waiting to find a twitch? Sure enough, Athena began to complain, "You are really Quan Chong. I said this is not our purpose!" She didn't want the things that the master finally agreed to, and it turned out so badly. The old man said slowly, "Sure enough, shouldn't you participate..."

Upon hearing this, Zhiquan Chong hurriedly said, "It's kidding, Master."

"Really..." The old man Zhenyuanzhai looked at Quan Chong with doubts.

"Really, really, right, Athena?"

"Who knows."

"Really, why is even Athena like this!"

In an instant, laughter echoed in the sky dyed red by the sunset.
Chapter completed!