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Time flew, months and years flowed. This year, Fang Zhengzhi was fifteen!
Huai An County, north of the River of Trust Capital. A tributary of the River of Trust flowed through the county, dividing this ancient city into the north and south. At the same time, it also opened up a water transportation route, causing this ancient city to become a flourishing commercial hub in the Northern Desert.
A cool breeze blew, the sun shone brightly.
On the River of Trust, a few pleasure boats sailed along with the wind, drawing out a few silk-like lines of water on the surface of the river.
There were only three days left until the biennial Law of Dao examinations. The River of Trust Capital set up an examination venue in Huai An County, causing scholars and beauties from all over to gather at the riverside of the River of Trust.
Green willows swayed gently. A square platform covered with a bright red carpet gracefully occupied the most beautiful observation platform of the River of Trust. The platform was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and below the platform, brocade clothes and fresh flowers were densely packed.
In the spring of March, hundreds of flowers bloomed.
According to the tradition of previous years, before the Law of Dao examinations, a gathering of scholars and beauties would be held, and celebrities from all over would be invited to view and taste.
It was called, the Hundred Flower Gathering!
"Roar!"
A low roar sounded out, but it didn't attract much attention. After all, over the years, the techniques of rearing ferocious beasts had already matured in some of the big families.
"Young Master, this place is filled with all sorts of people, and there are many sneaky people. With your reputation, there is no need for you to attend this gathering!"
A man with a face full of beard? The tall and sturdy man sat on a Three-Eyed Scarlet Flame Tiger that had red and white fur all over its body, a slit on its forehead, and a ball of red flames swinging from its tail. He asked the young man in blue and white luxurious clothes before him in a soft voice with an extremely respectful expression.
The well-dressed youth slowly raised his head and looked at the signboard in front of him with the words' Hundred Flower Gathering '. His footsteps paused slightly, his expression extremely cold.
"Before I left, grandfather told me to act according to etiquette!" The well-dressed youth said faintly, then walked straight forward.
The tall and sturdy man didn't dare to speak any further. He quickly jumped down from the Three-eyed Scarlet Flame Tiger, then followed behind the well-dressed youth and walked towards the Jade House.
The Three-eyed Scarlet Flame Tiger let out a low roar, and with a leap, it jumped onto a beast platform at the entrance, and lightly crouched down. Around the Three-eyed Scarlet Flame Tiger, there were various kinds of ferocious beasts crouching.
The luxuriously clothed youth did not walk quickly, only heading straight down the Hundred Flower Gathering's high platform. As he walked, he slowly fished out a golden-boned, silver-threaded paper fan from his bosom. With a light wave, an ink painting of mountains and rivers appeared.
The few young masters in embroidered robes who were laughing and chatting below the high platform were stunned when they saw the finely dressed young man. Then, their gazes fixed on the Golden Bone Silver Thread Fan and they all revealed expressions of terror.
They made way for him to sit.
On the other hand, the finely dressed young man's expression remained the same. He was neither angry nor happy, neither sad nor happy. He merely walked to the center seat at the very front and slowly sat down.
At the side, a fatty wearing embroidered robes was currently holding a fruit in one hand, discussing loudly with a young master in embroidered robes beside him, convulsing with laughter. The moment he saw the finely dressed young man, his entire face abruptly turned deathly pale. As if he had seen a ghost, he leapt up, quickly pulling the young master beside him and escaped.
In an instant, the surroundings of the finely dressed young man seemed to have vanished into thin air. Only the brawny bearded man remained.
"Retreat!"
"But, this place …"
"Retreat!"
"Yes, young master!"
? The brawny bearded man swept his gaze across the surroundings and hurriedly retreated. However, not a single one of the surrounding scholars was willing to return to their seats.
"Yan Xiu actually came to participate in the Hundred Flower Gathering? Isn't this too unbelievable? "
"Thinking about it, Yan Xiu seems to have reached sixteen this year."
"I see!"
After the scholars who were seated far away discussed for a while, they didn't speak further, continuing to admire the flowers and drink wine.
And at this moment, a youth wearing a yellow embroidered robe, with a green longsword at his waist and a fair complexion, walked down the high platform with a smile on his face, accompanied by a few armoured guards.
"Quick, look, Meng Yushu is here!"
"I heard that this Meng Yushu had already accessed Dao a year ago. In this year's Law of Dao examination, I'm afraid that he will be the Double Roll Champion!"
The scholars discussed softly, each and every one of their faces revealing an envious expression.
When the yellow-robed youth, Meng Yushu, heard the discussions around him, a pleased expression appeared on his face. Immediately after, he walked straight to Yan Xiu's side and lightly clasped his fists to pay his respects.
"Huai An Meng Residence, Meng Yushu, is honored to meet young master Yan Xiu!"
Yan Xiu's expression was cold. He didn't even look at Meng Yushu. He only sat upright on his chair and lightly fanned the Golden Bone Silver Thread Fan in his hand.
A gentle breeze blew past. Meng Yushu felt a desolate chill. With the Meng Residence's prestige in the Huai An County, in addition to his own ability to access Dao, there weren't many people who could make him take the initiative to show goodwill.
However, the Yan Xiu in front of him didn't even look at him.
This was a very indifferent form of disregard. Furthermore, it was done in front of so many scholars. Meng Yushu's expression changed. He gripped the sword in his hand and his chest heaved a few times. However, he eventually regained his smile.
"Since Young Master Yan Xiu likes peace and quiet, then Meng Yushu shall take his leave!" Meng Yushu clasped his hands once again, giving himself a way out of this embarrassing situation.
"Aiyo, the heavens have opened their eyes! Such a good seat is actually not occupied by anyone? I'm really lucky to have it! "At this moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out behind Meng Yushu.
Meng Yushu frowned.
He had just found an excuse that Yan Xiu liked peace and quiet, but he didn't expect someone to come and create a ruckus. If he really allowed him to sit here, then wouldn't his words just now be slapping his own face?
Just as he was about to step in and stop him, he thought that there wasn't a need.
With Yan Xiu's personality, could there really be someone who could sit next to him peacefully?
The corners of his mouth curled into a smile. Meng Yushu thought of Yan Xiu's coldness just now, and thought of the person behind him overestimating his own abilities. Suddenly, he felt that sitting on top of the mountain to watch the tigers fight might not be a good choice.
Even though, he didn't know whether the person who came was a tiger.
But he could at least find out how capable this Yan Xiu, who was known as the Cold Asura among the younger generation of the Great Xia Dynasty, was.
"Hey, are you sitting or not? If not, let me have a seat! "
Just as Meng Yushu was secretly pleased with his own thoughts, he felt a wave of energy coming from his shoulder. Then, his entire body was lifted up by this wave of energy, and his body leaned backwards.
"Plop!" His butt fell onto the ground.
"The people nowadays are really ill-mannered! Don't you know that a good dog doesn't block the way? " A voice filled with disdain rang out once again. Then, a tall and slender youth, wearing a coarse blue robe and a blue scarf on his head, with a devilish smile on his face, casually walked to Yan Xiu's side and sat down.
"Oh, this Hundred Flower Gathering is really not bad, there's even a fruit platter!" As if he had discovered a new continent, the youth instantly brought the fruit that was originally placed in front of Yan Xiu over and bit into it. It was incomparably sweet.
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