"Don't worry, everything will be fine. You guys go and pay the registration fee first, then get a copy of today's competition rules. As for the landmines, leave them to me."
Yang Yan knew that Wu Min was just worried about Wang Xue, not deliberately opposing him, so he straightforwardly took responsibility.
As soon as he finished speaking, he directly took out a black card and handed it to Shiya Jie, telling her the password.
The few girls probably would barely scrape together the entry fee, and would probably be close to bankruptcy.
"Your friend already paid. How do you plan to handle those mines later?"
Shiya Jie didn't take the black card from Yang Yan but looked at him worriedly and asked.
"Ha ha! I can't tell you guys just yet. But rest assured, I'll handle the mines. You should focus on understanding the competition rules."
Yang Yan said with a smile.
Although the girls didn't know what Yang Yan would do about the mines, they knew that since Yang Yan said it, he wouldn't let them down.
Not long after, Shiya Jie and Zhang Qian returned.
Seeing the worried looks on their faces, Yang Yan knew the situation with the rules probably wasn't optimistic.
"We've figured out the rules. Simply put, it's about planning the driving route, and they also have a map of the landmines."
Shiya Jie said with concern.
"Isn't knowing a good thing? Why the long face?"
Yang Yan asked, puzzled.
"I'm worried precisely because I know. Never mind, why don't you see for yourselves?"
With that, Shiya Jie directly took out a map.
The map was divided into two parts. One part included a topographic map of the entire racecourse, with various colored linear or graphic markings.
The other part was icons with text explanations, and the icons corresponded to the linear or graphic markings on the topographic map, which supposedly explained what these figures represented.
Although Yang Yan couldn't read English, he could guess the gist of it!
"What do these lines and circles represent?"
Wu Min asked while pointing at the map from the side.
"The yellow lines are the driving routes; the first to arrive wins. Red circles are where the precise mines are laid, black circles are too."
"However, the mines within the black circles are random, whereas red circle mines are exact."
Shiya Jie said worriedly.
"Random? What does that mean?"
Hearing Shiya Jie's words, Yang Yan was also momentarily stunned.
"It means the red mine locations are fixed and won't move. The black circles represent an area, only the organizer knows exactly where the mines are within that area."
"Of course, these areas are along the must-pass routes of the race cars, so there might be mines, or there might not be."
Zhang Qian added from the side.
"Ha ha! I get it. So it means there might be mines within these black circles, or there might not be."
"In essence, fast drivers need to gamble with luck. If luck's good, no problem; if it's bad, boom!"
"If you're afraid to go, you have to wait for the brave ones to try first. That's about right, isn't it?"
Yang Yan asked.
This black circle was the organizer's gimmick to draw attention.
"Hmm! That's exactly it. To pass as fast as possible, you've got to rely on luck."
"Otherwise, you'd have to wait for others to lead the way, and then follow their cars."
"This method is safe but inevitably slows down at the black circle, making all of Xue's early speed null."
Zhang Qian said with a mournful face.
"Ha ha! It's okay. I actually think this way plays to our advantage. As I've already said?"
"Leave the mines to me; you just need to make the car go faster."
Yang Yan said with a smile.
"Well, it's not that we don't trust you, but can you tell us how you're planning to prevent the mines? Otherwise, we're really worried about Xue."
Zhang Qian looked at Yang Yan suspiciously and said.
"Well... I really can't tell you guys. But once the race starts, I'll sit in the passenger seat and guide you, so you don't have to worry about the mines."
Yang Yan understood their concerns.
But he couldn't reveal the techniques of the Hidden World to them.
Upon hearing that Yang Yan would be joining, the girls all turned to look at him in unison.
Especially Wang Xue, who couldn't help but speak:
"You don't have to get involved, this is a pursuit I've had for over ten years, and you don't need to take risks with me."
Yang Yan smiled gently and reassured her:
"Don't worry, with me here, it's not even considered a risk. All you need to do is drive the car as fast as you can."
After he spoke, Yang Yan turned to the other girls and said:
"I'll be over there; you continue with what you must do. Don't worry about the mines, there won't be an issue."
Nearby, the man they met yesterday was standing there watching Yang Yan and the others.
Yang Yan had already noticed him the moment he arrived.
Before the race starts, Yang Yan thought it necessary to greet the other side to prevent any disruptions during the competition.
"What are you guys doing over here? Don't tell me you're here to watch the race."
Yang Yan coldly looked at the man in white evening wear and said in a dull voice.
"Is today's race the reason you're here?"
The man didn't directly answer Yang Yan's question but looked at the girls conducting final checks on the cars.
"What's it to you? I believe I made myself clear yesterday. Once my affairs here are done, I will leave. Do you guys intend to keep me here?"
Yang Yan said mockingly.
"Of course not; no one in this world is prepared to wage war with any of the Four Emperors, especially not with you, Moonlight."
"I came purely out of curiosity. Don't worry, I won't interfere with anything you do."
The man smiled and said.
"Saraf, remember your words, and also remember to best not challenge me. Even the one behind you should think twice before engaging with me."
"Today, I'm here to help my friend fulfill a wish, unrelated to Hidden World matters. Once it's done, I'll leave the U.S. immediately."
With those words, Yang Yan turned and walked towards the girls.
"Sir, isn't that guy a bit too arrogant? Has he forgotten where he's standing?"
The black-clothed man from before emerged from the shadows, somewhat indignant.
"Ha ha! Being on the same level as our God, a bit of arrogance is normal."
"Moreover, for people like them, this is already considered polite; otherwise, you and I wouldn't be standing here so comfortably."
The white-clothed man smiled and said.
He clearly wasn't bothered by Yang Yan's attitude just now.
"Spread the word, that woman must not be harmed."
Saraf thought for a moment and couldn't help but add.
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