Chapter 544 - The First Event (1/2)
By the time the preparations were complete, all of the participants entering the competition have arrived at the place, and one of the instructors there gathered all of the participants there.
”The competition will start earlier than scheduled since everyone is here and the preparations are already complete. Take 10 minutes to prepare yourselves.”
After speaking with the contestants, the instructor went to lead the spectators to the bleachers nearby.
”Good luck,” Yuan said to Meixiu before going to the bleachers with Wang Ming and the others.
Once the spectators were seated, one of the instructors there began talking about the competition.
”For this competition, you will need to earn points from 4 different events, and at the end of the competition, the one with the highest score wins. As for the reward, Elder Hong from the Hong Family will personally craft you a bow.”
As the instructor started explaining, six figures wearing exquisite robes could be seen approaching the area, instantly attracting the peoples' attention..
”Look over there! It's the grand elders! And they're all here!”
”Wow, it's rare to see them all together besides grand celebrations or during important events. I don't think they were even here during the last competition.”
”It must be because of that person…”
The people there turned to look at the only individual that was wearing a mask sitting in the bleachers.
And just as the spectators had expected, after the grand elders spoke with the instructors, they began approaching them at the bleachers.
”Greetings, Grand Elders!”
Everybody there but Yuan suddenly stood up and bowed to the grand elders in a respectful voice.
”Don't mind us.” Senior Wang said to them.
”We're just here to spectate the competition just like the rest of you.”
The grand elders then turned to look at Yuan and clasped their hands towards him.
”It's been a while, Daoist Yuan. How has the Jaded Garden been treating you the past few days?” Senior Xi said to him.
”It's been great. I have gained a lot of experience here, yet there is still so much for me to do, so I'm thinking about extending my stay here if you don't mind.”
The grand elders were ecstatic to hear that Yuan was planning on staying longer than a week. At this rate, he might even decide to join them!
”That's great to hear! If you need anything, just let any of us know!” Senior Wang said to him before they went to take a seat in the bleachers.
Of course, they sat around Yuan and Wang Ming.
Meanwhile, the instructors began explaining the first part of the event.
”For the first event, you will be shooting still targets. There will be three difficulties. 150 meters, 300 meters, and lastly, 500 meters. You can choose to shoot whichever distance you want, but if you're looking for the most points, you'll obviously need to hit the furthest target.”
”You get 1 point if you hit the 150-meter target, 2 points for the 300-meter, and 4 points for the 500-meter target. Furthermore, if you hit the red on the target, you will get double the points.”