"Oh my! There's actually someone who isn't afraid of death and wants to challenge me? "
Xu Que raised his eyebrows. Based on the tone of his voice, it didn't seem like he had come with good intentions.
Sweeping his gaze across the room, he could see a blue robed scholar emitting a cold aura. Beside him was a yellow robed man who had a calm expression on his face. It was as if he was immersed in his own world.
It was obvious that the blue robed scholar was young master Mo. The other person should be the leader of the four great students, young master Zhao.
Xu Que's gaze rested on young master Zhao for some time as he furrowed his brows. He then thought to himself, "Damn it, another one of these pretentious idiots! This guy isn't speaking at all. He's probably thinking of a way to act tough. "
At this point, Tang Liu Feng walked over and reminded him worriedly, "Brother Li, you have to be careful. Young master Mo couldn't pass the test a year ago. Now that you've done it, he's definitely looking for trouble with you!"
Indeed, just as Tang Liu Feng finished speaking, young master Mo opened his mouth, "Although Li Bai was able to pass the test, it means that he's not an ordinary person. However, to me, he's just a little smart. Ultimately, he's not worthy of being seen in public. Many of my classmates have told me that he was using his little tricks to fool everyone. Hence … "
As he spoke up to this point, young master Mo raised his voice and spoke sternly, "I'd like to ask brother Li Bai, aren't you being a little too much? If you really think that you're talented, then I'd like to exchange pointers with you on the art of poetry! "
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent.
The students who had just entered the hall had looks of joy on their faces.
"That's great! Young master Mo wants to seek justice for us."
"Young master Mo is indeed righteous!"
"Besides, he's right. Little tricks can never be compared to great wisdom."
"Under the heavens, only young master Mo's classic poems and young master Zhao's unparalleled works are worthy of being passed down for generations to come!"
...
Lady Ya could sense the look of provocation in young master Mo's eyes as well. She couldn't help but laugh out as her body trembled slightly.
She was originally looking forward to seeing the contest of talent between Xu Que and the two scholars, but she didn't expect that this battle would actually come so suddenly, so quickly!
At this point, Xu Que was still seated on the praying mat as he ate his snacks. He even told Tang Liu Feng not to stand on ceremony and eat to his heart's content!
Tang Liu Feng was extremely cautious as he laughed bitterly at the side. He didn't even dare to breathe loudly!
Everyone's attention was focused on them. In the entire hall, only Xu Que and Xu Que were sitting and eating. It was hard not to attract attention!
Young Master Mo's gaze swept over as well, and he sneered, "Is there no one here who is Li Bai? Or … are you afraid? "
Everyone looked at Xu Que, their faces filled with gloating and disdain.
"Li Bai, why are you still sitting there pretending?"
"How arrogant, how preposterous. It is your honor that Young Master Mo is competing with you in poetry. Yet, you are pretending to be deaf and mute. "
"Why aren't you getting up? If you're afraid, feel free to speak up. Young Master Mo won't make things difficult for you!"
Many students started to mock and ridicule Xu Que.
"Ai!"
Xu Que glanced at them before shaking his head and sighing. He then placed the teacup in his hand down and spoke in a deep voice, "I've been looking for a worthy opponent in my entire life, yet I can't find one. How can I be challenged by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry? If not, I'll be busy to death! "
Tom, Dick, or Harry?
Everyone opened their eyes wide as their faces were filled with astonishment.
Young master Mo was one of the four great scholars from Bright Saints College. This was a school established by the Fire Emperor himself. Every single one of them was an elite. Young master Mo was the cream of the crop. In the future, he would become an official of the Fire Emperor.
But now, this Li Bai, who had never heard of his name before, had actually called young master Mo a Tom, Dick, or Harry? How arrogant of him!
Young master Mo's eyes flashed with coldness as well. His face was dark as he stared deadly at Xu Que.
Even young master Zhao, who had been expressionless the entire time, was frowning as he glared at Xu Que.
Normally speaking, scholars were proud and aloof. Under such circumstances, to be challenged in such a manner, even if they knew they would lose, they still had to accept the challenge.
Losing a battle was only temporary humiliation. But if they were to hide like a tortoise and not accept the challenge, then they would be humiliated for the rest of their lives.
However, Xu Que didn't have the attitude of being afraid to accept the challenge. On the contrary, his lips curled into a smile as he proclaimed himself to be an expert. The words he spoke were to compare young master Mo to a Tom, Dick, or Harry. This was an extremely arrogant way of speaking!
When Lady Ya heard this, she was startled as well. She didn't expect young master Li to speak such arrogant words. Scholars were most afraid of being arrogant. Yet he spoke in such a magnanimous manner, as if he was truly talented and unrivalled under the heavens!
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting tough. The reward is 40 act tough points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting tough. The reward is 60 act tough points!"
This time, Xu Que was extremely arrogant. The system beeps rang out in his head, but he was still as calm as ever. He picked up a piece of sweetheart from the table and placed it into his mouth!
Everyone looked at him, their hearts filled with anger. However, nobody dared to step forward and challenge him.
After all, Xu Que's performance outside had left a shadow in everyone's hearts. They were afraid that if they didn't handle this well, they would be humiliated again!
"Hehe, what an arrogant and condescending person!"
At this point, young master Mo laughed coldly and walked into the hall. He sat down on the praying mat opposite Xu Que and looked straight at Xu Que. He then spoke in a deep voice, "Arrogance leads to loss, modesty leads to gain. A modest gentleman is as gentle as jade! Li Bai, today, I, Mo Yun Shang, shall present these words to you. I hope you will benefit from it! "
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
"What a good phrase, 'arrogance leads to loss, modesty leads to gain'. Young master Mo is indeed talented!"
"That's right. A modest gentleman is as gentle as jade. This is how we scholars should be!"
"That Li Bai is full of praises. He must be a good-for-nothing who has nothing to show for it! Young master Mo can't be bothered to bicker with him. He is a true modest gentleman. "
...
Lady Ya's eyes lit up as she looked at young master Mo, her eyes filled with admiration!
Xu Que heard this and stared at her. Fuck me. You're even using 'arrogance leads to loss, modesty leads to gain'? Aren't you forcing me to use my trump card?
Praising yourself isn't very convincing, right?
If that's the case, don't blame me for torturing you in front of so many people. How dare you act tough in front of me?
Fine!
Come on!
Isn't it just a competition of reciting poems and acting tough?
Who doesn't know how to do it? So what if you know how to compose two poems?
Hehe! Then let's compete and see who is the unparalleled Act Tough King.
The great system! Abide by the ancient covenant, listen to my whispers, break through the boundaries of time and space.
I summon with the contract, request with my bloodline, use my body as a tool, use my soul as a contribution, recite the ancient incantation in the ancient language of the elves. Listen to my command and fight for me!
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