In the Appraiser Guild …
"How is it? The effects of my medicine aren't too bad, right? "
In the main hall, Elder Qi looked at the young man before him with a smile.
Looking at his reflection in the mirror, the young man heaved a sigh of relief. He clasped his fist and bowed deeply. "Thank you for your medicine, Elder Qi. Otherwise, I don't know how long it would have taken for me to recover …"
"There's no need to stand on ceremony. This is what I should do!"
Elder Qi nodded.
"Jiuxiao, in the future, don't push yourself too hard when appraising artifacts. Otherwise, not only will you embarrass yourself, your identity as an appraiser might very well be ruined as well!"
Guild Leader Mu shook his head.
The young man was naturally Zhang Jiuxiao.
Last night, Zhang Xuan had concocted a poison to get rid of the durian on his head, but the poison hadn't been completely removed. As a result, his face was swollen, making it impossible for him to meet anyone. Thus, he could only remain in the Appraiser Guild.
Even when morning came, his condition still hadn't improved. Thus, he could only invite the old head of the Physician Guild, Elder Qi, over.
Even though Elder Qi's enemy was powerful, he was confident that no one would dare to do anything to the Appraiser Guild in the day.
"Yes!"
Zhang Jiuxiao nodded.
Last night, thinking that he was a member of a prestigious clan, he wanted to make a name for himself and impress everyone. Yet … he ended up being slapped in the face.
Just the thought of it left him stifled.
This was especially so for his handsome appearance. It was fortunate that he was in the Appraiser Guild, so his fans didn't notice it. Otherwise, he would have been too ashamed to face anyone.
Of course, more importantly, an appraiser could only make three mistakes in their lifetime. Even though deciphering a seal wasn't considered as an appraiser, it still happened in the Appraiser Guild. If news of it were to spread, it would surely become a stain on his life.
"It's all that Zhang Xuan's fault … He knew how to decipher the seal, but he chose to keep it to himself …"
Recalling that innocent smile on that fellow's face, Zhang Jiuxiao couldn't help but feel infuriated.
He had already embarrassed himself in the Heart Tempering Bridge, and he thought that he would be able to regain his dignity this time around. Yet, who could have thought that he would be beaten even more viciously?
"He must have done it on purpose …"
Zhang Xuan might appear to be an honest fool, but in truth, he was intentionally trying to embarrass him.
"Elder Qi, are you saying that the poison on my face?"
No matter what, he was still a Seven Star Master Teacher, and he possessed a strong mental fortitude. Even though he felt stifled, he still suppressed the matter in his heart, not allowing it to show on his face.
"It's a very powerful poison. It's probably at the level of Seven Star. If it wasn't for the fact that I've been poisoned all these years, I'm afraid that I wouldn't have been able to cure it!" Elder Qi said.
Back then, when he was afflicted with the lethal poison, he had fled to Jingyuan City out of desperation, but in truth, he had already made preparations for the worst.
He had long heard that there was a Poison Temple in Jingyuan City, so he decided to head there to try his luck.
During the twenty years he had spent there, even though he hadn't completely gotten rid of the poison in his body, he had managed to suppress it and prevent it from spreading.
It was precisely because of this that he was able to survive until now.
Even though he wasn't a poison master, he still possessed a deep understanding of poison. As long as it wasn't particularly potent poison, he would be able to resolve it easily.
"What Zhang Shi gave me was actually poison … Could it be that he's also a poison master?"
Zhang Jiuxiao could not help but ask.
Poison recipes were highly confidential, and poison masters were the ones who were in charge of them. For the other party to be able to casually write them down, could it be that he was also a poison master?
Hearing those words, Elder Qi turned to Zhang Jiuxiao and asked, "May I know who the Zhang Shi you speak of is?"
"Oh, he's a 6-star master teacher from Hongyuan Empire. His name is Zhang Xuan," Guild Leader Mu replied.
"Him? He's my benefactor, and his medical skills are many times more formidable than mine … More importantly, he's a compassionate and compassionate person. How could he possibly be a poison master? "Elder Qi shook his head.
"Benefactor? His medical skills are even higher than yours? "Zhang Jiuxiao was stunned.
He had to admit that the other party's Soul Depth was higher than his.
He had to admit that the other party's appraising ability was higher than his.
But to think that the other party's medical skills were even higher than his … Was he a Seven Star Master Teacher, or was the other party a Seven Star Master Teacher?
Did the other party have to deal such a huge blow to him?
It's fortunate that my master teacher rank is higher than his, or else I would have really lost to him … Zhang Jiuxiao sighed in relief.
He heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a thunderous voice.
"I, Zhang Xuan, as a 6-star master teacher, hereby request the headquarters to challenge the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Empire!"
"What? Pavilion Crashing? "
Zhang Jiuxiao's body staggered, and he collapsed to the ground.
Pavilion Crashing referred to challenging an entire Mingshi Tang Empire singlehandedly.
Regardless of whether there were conflicts or problems, as long as a master teacher who had made a mistake hadn't betrayed humanity and was able to clear the various restrictions of the Mingshi Tang Empire, the headquarters wouldn't pursue the matter.
It was just a moment ago that he thought that he had a master teacher who was stronger than the other party, but who would have thought that … the other party would challenge the Mingshi Tang Empire singlehandedly?
Was this for real?
Zhang Jiuxiao rushed out of the room, only to see a master teacher emblem floating in the air.
In the Teacher Acknowledgement Hall of Mingshi Tang Empire, a pure aura surged into the sky and shrouded the emblem. Slowly, it formed two massive words, 'Agreed!'
"The headquarters … agreed? A 6-star master teacher challenging the Seven Star Empire's Master Teacher Pavilion … This is going to overturn history! "
"Overturn history? If the other party really manages to clear the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Empire, their reputation will be completely tarnished. Pavilion Master Gou will become the laughingstock of all master teachers!"
Guild Leader Mu and Elder Qi were dumbfounded.
"Teacher, Elder Qi, as a member of the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Empire, I have to return and face the other party's pavilion crashing … Farewell!"
Zhang Jiuxiao clasped his fist and left hurriedly in the direction of the Mingshi Tang Empire.
Someone was crashing a pavilion, and as a master teacher, he had to head over to protect the other party!
"Zhang Xuan, regardless of how talented you are, if you want to crash a pavilion, you'll have to get through me first!"
Zhang Jiuxiao clenched his fists tightly as he glared at Zhang Xuan with narrowed eyes.
Since he had been slapped in the face twice, he might as well return the favor!
…
Qingyuan royal palace.
A pig-headed middle-aged man was lying on the floor, panting heavily.
Zhong Qingwang.
After a night of frenzied whipping, he had managed to suppress the poison in his body for the time being, but he was already on the verge of becoming a cripple. If not for his powerful cultivation and the countless pills he had been consuming, he would have already died.
Due to the whipping, more than twenty guards had been replaced, and every single one of them had swollen palms and exhausted bodies.
"Your Highness, how are you feeling?"
Butler Qin walked up to Zhang Xuan and asked.
"I'm fine now … Right, kill those twenty guards who whipped me! I don't want outsiders to know about my affairs! "Zhong Qingwang harrumphed coldly.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I've already made the necessary arrangements," Butler Qin replied.
"Un."
Struggling to sit on the floor, Zhang Xuan recuperated for a long while before finally recovering a little. Raising his head once more, he asked, "Is there any news from Temple Master Tian?"
"I've already sent the news of Vice Pavilion Master Gou's imprisonment to him, just as you said," Butler Qin replied hesitantly.
At this point, Steward Qin hesitated, "Hall Master Gou will save Vice Hall Master Tian? I heard that the crime of framing a master teacher is no small matter! "
"Don't worry, he'll definitely be saved!"
Zhong Qingwang sneered coldly. "As long as Temple Master Tian is fine, I'll be fine as well. Perhaps, I might even be able to launch a counterattack! I'll make sure that Wu Rufeng and Zhang Xuan suffer the consequences of their actions! "
"That's good then …" Butler Qin heaved a sigh of relief. However, he still couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Your Highness, what's the background of this Zhang Xuan? How could a 6-star master teacher be able to put not only Your Highness in such a state, but even Temple Master Tian was implicated as well? "
"Regardless of his background, he's doomed for offending Temple Master Tian … Don't worry, he won't be able to survive for long. Most likely, he'll be captured by the Mingshi Tang today or tomorrow, and he'll die in prison …"
Zhong Qingwang waved his hands casually.
But before he could finish his words, Zhang Xuan's resounding voice echoed in the air, causing the entire area to tremble.
"I, Zhang Xuan, as a 6-star master teacher, hereby request the headquarter to crash the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Empire!"
"Pavilion crashing? Hahaha, a 6-star master teacher wishes to crash a pavilion? Isn't that courting death? Given the heritage of the Qingyuan Empire Mingshi Tang Empire, even an 8-star low-tier master teacher wouldn't dare to challenge it … Yet, a 6-star master teacher dares to do so, he sure doesn't know his place … "
Zhong Qingwang was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. He was laughing so hard that tears were about to flow out of his eyes.
Pavilion crashing was something that all master teachers knew very well. It could be said that there was only a slim chance of survival, and there was no one who had ever succeeded in doing so.
Yet, this fellow actually dared to do it once. He was truly courting death!
"Your Majesty!"
Just as Zhang Xuan was laughing heartily, Emperor Chu Tianxing suddenly walked over with widened strides. He hurriedly shouted in excitement, "That Zhang Xuan wishes to crash a pavilion. It seems like he won't be able to live for long even if I don't make a move …"
"I've heard of pavilion crashing before, and it does mean certain death …"
Emperor Chu Tianxing nodded. Then, he looked at Zhang Xuan doubtfully and asked, "Right, have there been any pavilion crashers in history?"
"This … I'm not too sure either. However, we'll know once we call Bai shi over …"
Zhong Qingwang said.
Even though the Mingshi Tang Empire didn't interfere in the affairs of the royal court, some of the more powerful empires were still able to recruit a few scattered master teachers to work for them.
A Pavilion Master Teacher could be considered a part of the government whereas a scattered master teacher could be considered a private entity.
Bai shi was the guardian of the Qingyuan Empire.
Nodding, Emperor Chu Tianxing sent someone to invite Bai shi over. Not too long later, an elder walked over.
"Bai shi, I would like to ask if there have been any pavilion crashers in the history of our Qingyuan Empire?"
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I'll have my friend look into it!"
Bai shi nodded.
He wasn't a master teacher of the Mingshi Tang Empire at the moment, so he had no choice but to rely on his friend.
Weng!
Not too long later, the jade token in Zhang Xuan's hand flickered. Glancing at it, Bai shi clasped his fist and reported, "Reporting to Your Majesty, there have indeed been three pavilion crashers in history …"
"Three?"
Hearing that the number was so low, Zhong Qingwang and Emperor Chu Tianxing heaved a sigh of relief.
It had been several dozen millenniums since the inception of the Master Teacher Pavilion, and countless geniuses had appeared. Yet, only three of them had managed to clear the trial. From this, it could be seen how difficult it was.
From the looks of it, it was impossible for Zhang Xuan to clear the trial.
"Who are they? Do they have names?"
Zhong Qingwang asked.
"Yes … The first one is called Luo Tianyun, the second one is called Yuan Xi, one is the old ancestor of the Sage Luo Clan, one is the old ancestor of the Yuan Clan …"
"What about the third one?"
Looking at the name on the jade token, Bai shi paused for a moment.
"His name is …"
"… Zhang Xuan!"
(You all are too evil! All I did was beg for a few monthly votes, and you all want me to commit suicide? I, Ya Ya, will not accept this!)
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