Those who were qualified to come to the Western Capital to watch the Five Nation Mock Competition naturally had a high status in their respective countries. This status was either won with strength or through scheming. No matter which one it was, it showed that they belonged to the outstanding category.
Those princes who were unhappy instantly retracted their expressions and knelt there obediently. If it wasn't for the fact that Sun Mo's observation ability was sufficiently meticulous, he would have been deceived.
The banquet began. Beautiful court singers presented a gorgeous dance, and the imperial chefs meticulously prepared dishes that looked, smelled, and tasted great, whetting everyone's appetite.
Half an hour later, some of the princes couldn't stand it anymore. However, they were too embarrassed to leave on such an occasion.
After an hour, one of the princesses did not want to persist any longer. She had an idea and pretended to faint from exhaustion.
"Quick, save him!"
Qi King instinctively shouted. But after that, he hurriedly stopped the eunuchs who were rushing out. He looked toward Sun Mo. "Official Sun, what's your opinion?"
"Those who don't wish to acknowledge me as their master can leave now!"
Sun Mo's gaze swept through these people.
No one moved. As long as they thought of the benefits of entering Sun Mo's tutelage, these descendants of the royal clan decided to endure it a little longer.
"If I can get a Imperial Space Spiritual Rune back, kneeling for a day is worth it!"
Some people cheered themselves on.
"Then continue to kneel!"
Sun Mo didn't mind. "There's no need to carry someone who has fainted away. Let her lie down!"
As the host, if something were to happen to these people, it would affect Qi King's reputation. However, since Sun Mo had spoken, Qi King felt embarrassed to reject him.
Four hours later, the banquet finally drew near.
"Your Majesty, I'll take my leave first!"
Sun Mo stood up and clasped his hands toward the Qi King and the Empress before leaving.
"Ah? What is the meaning of this? "
"What should we do?"
"Teacher Sun, please wait!"
The princes who were still kneeling on the ground felt that they had been ignored. Their words inevitably carried a hint of gunpowder.
At the end of the day, he was still a young man. He couldn't keep his composure and couldn't stand the slightest grievance.
"I'm not satisfied with your performance, so I won't accept any of you!"
After Sun Mo spoke, his body flashed with light. After that, he teleported step by step, stepping on the air and disappearing into the horizon.
"My goodness, it's a Meteoric Rise!"
The master teachers exclaimed in shock.
This great teacher halo was very rare. If one didn't have extraordinary imagination, they wouldn't be able to comprehend it.
"Is he messing with us?"
Some princes stood up and rubbed their knees, their voices filled with resentment and grievance.
Some people didn't go along with the complaints, but there was a similar expression between their brows.
Naturally, there were also some people who suspected that Sun Mo was testing them. But as time flowed by and the banquet ended, the guests started to leave. Sun Mo still didn't appear, and their hearts sank to the bottom.
"What the hell is Official Sun doing?"
The Empress was speechless. If Sun Mo accepted these princes, it would be a great boost to his influence. Why wouldn't he accept them?
"Don't use those dirty thoughts to speculate about Minister Sun. He is a noble man, a great man, a man destined to become a saint."
King Qi looked at the princes. "Official Sun did not accept you because your aptitude is insufficient. Do not complain. Just accept reality."
"Then why did he accept Xiang Zhao?"
Wei Wuan felt wronged. He had knelt for four hours in vain.
Before King Qi could explain himself, a dignified voice sounded in Wei Wuan's ears.
"Are you teaching me how to do things?"
As the voice spoke, Sun Mo's figure appeared out of thin air again.
Right now, Sun Mo had sufficient spirit qi. Hence, he could frequently use the Starflash Pearls to teleport.
Swoosh!
Wei Wuan's face instantly turned pale.
"S... student doesn't dare!"
Wei Wuan lowered his head. After thinking about it, he knelt again.
"I did that earlier to test your temperament. Sadly, only a few people passed!"
Sun Mo sighed. "I hope you guys can acknowledge me as your teacher because you want to learn from me and become a better version of yourself. You shouldn't covet things like spirit runes, cultivation arts, or connections."
Everyone's countenances turned unsightly.
Those princes who weren't the crown prince actually had a little hope in their hearts. They wanted to see if they had the qualifications to fight for the throne by relying on Sun Mo.
"Everyone, disperse!"
Sun Mo waved his hand and walked toward Li Ziqi.
"Teacher, I sincerely want to learn from you!"
A skinny prince knelt. "In order to prove my sincerity, I'm willing to give up my identity as a prince and become an ordinary person."
Hua!
This sentence caused the countenances of many people to change.
Sun Mo turned his head and swept a glance over.
The data showed that this was a prince of Jin Country, the son of a concubine. He wasn't favored, but he didn't stay in the cold palace either.
"Have you thought it through?"
Sun Mo asked again.
"Mn!"
The prince nodded.
"Then kowtow and acknowledge me as your teacher!"
Sun Mo wouldn't ask him to give up his identity as a prince. However, he wouldn't say this now.
From the crowd, another six princes stepped out and knelt.
"Teacher, we are also willing to give up our current identities."
"Alright!"
Sun Mo smiled. He remembered the performance of these princes earlier. In addition to his Divine Sight, he could determine that they were people who wanted to learn from him.
After the banquet ended, Sun Mo left under the escort of the Calabash Brothers.
In a single night, Sun Mo gained seven more students. However, these students were different from Li Ziqi and the others because he wasn't their only personal teacher.
Sun Mo would teach them his capabilities and teach them how to conduct themselves, but he wouldn't treat them wholeheartedly and treat them like his own children.
In truth, as Sun Mo's fame grew, the number of students he accepted would only increase in the future.
It was just like when Sun Mo left Western Capital, Wei Wuan brought a heavy gift to acknowledge Sun Mo as his teacher.
This time around, Sun Mo didn't reject him.
Wei Wuan sent Sun Mo out of Western Capital before he stopped. However, his expression was one of melancholy.
"Your highness, I know you passed the test last night and don't wish to acknowledge Sun Mo as your teacher. However, have you thought about it? If Sun Mo doesn't accept you, how great of a blow would it be to your reputation?"
The main envoy persuaded.
Sun Mo was famous for his God Hands and had even taught Li Ziqi. In that case, people would naturally feel that the students he didn't want were trash. It wasn't that Sun Mo's judgment wasn't good.
The future monarch of Wei Country was rejected by Sun Mo. How would the King of Wei feel?
In addition to his loss in the Five Countries Mock War, the King of Wei might strip him of his crown prince position in a fit of anger.
...
"Teacher, the princes and princesses of nine countries have acknowledged you as their teacher. If they all become emperors, you would be the imperial preceptor of the nine countries."
Xianyu Wei was filled with anticipation.
"Hehe, don't bother about these empty titles!"
Sun Mo didn't mind. As for the mastermind, why hadn't he appeared yet?
"No matter what, the imperial preceptor of Great Chu definitely won't be able to escape!"
Qin Yaoguang teased.
...
On a mountain slope, two mysterious men in black robes were watching the departing envoys of Great Tang.
"Teacher, it's time to make a move!"
Lu Feng advised. They had to snatch Emperor Xia's soul back. If not, their plans for over ten years in Xia Country would be ruined.
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