"I... I have nothing to say!"
After a long moment of contemplation, Luo Zhao sighed.
He really couldn't figure out what was going on.
Inside the gourd was the [Thousand Cups of Intoxication] which he had someone buy from Pu Fangzhai earlier in the morning. He didn't expect that it would turn out to be a healing medicine!
It could be said that there was no way he could explain himself now.
If he didn't snatch the other party's possession, how did the other party know that there was a healing medicinal wine in his storage ring?
Admitting that he had snatched it... At the same time, he felt wronged.
One must know that between master teachers, due to their standing, he would only say a few words at most. He hadn't even touched Hong Shi before... When did he snatch anything from him?
Furthermore, it was such a precious medicinal wine!
"You don't need to feel wronged. If you think that we are slandering you, there is still a cup of medicinal wine left after treating Hong Shi's injuries. I can show it to you now!"
Knowing what Luo Zhao was thinking, Zhang Xuan said calmly. With a flick of his wrist, a wine cup appeared in his palm. The fragrance of the wine permeated the air.
"Who is willing to try the effects of this wine?"
He looked at the surroundings.
"I'll do it..." Feng Yu stood up with a determined look.
"Oh, Bi shi, it's better if you do it!" Zhang Xuan lowered his head.
"… …" Feng Yu.
"Cough cough!"
Bi Jianghai, who was in the midst of drinking, nearly choked on his wine. With a helpless look, he stood up and said, "I'll do it myself!"
After which, he used his finger as a sword and shot out a surge of zhenqi. In an instant, a wound appeared on his arm, and fresh blood flowed.
Chuckling lightly, Zhang Xuan poured the wine in his cup over.
Tzzzzz!
A few breaths later, the wound was as good as new, and there wasn't the slightest trace of a scar on it.
"Your Highness, Wu Shi, can you prove it now?" After which, Zhang Xuan clasped his fist once more.
"Yes!"
Ye Qian nodded.
The fact that he knew what was in the other party's storage ring and even took out a medicinal wine with the same effects was more than enough evidence.
"As a 5-star master teacher, you stole the treasures of others. This is unforgivable!"
Ye Qian flung his sleeves and looked at Luo Zhao once again. His eyes were filled with anger and disgust.
Previously, Zhang Xuan still had a favorable impression of this master teacher from a Vassal State. Who could have thought that he would actually commit such a shameless act?
"Hong Shi and Zhang Shi, it's my fault that such a master teacher has appeared in the Miryu Empire. May I know … how do you intend to deal with this matter?"
From the way Hong Shi addressed him, he knew that the young man's surname was Zhang.
"Although he stole something from me, His Highness is welcoming an honored guest today. I don't want to cause trouble on such a joyous occasion. As long as he hands over that gourd of medicinal wine, we will not pursue this matter! "
Hong Shi cupped his fists.
"I agree with Hong Shi!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Not going to pursue the matter?"
Everyone was stunned.
Initially, he thought that given how forceful Luo Zhao was, with the crown prince backing him up, Hong Shi would surely embarrass him and even lose his master teacher license. Yet, never in his dreams did he expect that as long as he handed over the medicinal wine, Hong Shi would not pursue the matter...
What kind of magnanimity was this?
Look, they are both 5-star master teachers from Vassal States, yet you want to humiliate the other party every day. On the other hand, the other party is clearly in the right, yet he is neither servile nor overbearing.
Even the crown prince and Wu Shi couldn't help but look at Hong Shi and Zhang Xuan in a higher light.
"Luo shi, did you hear that? Are you going to return that bottle of medicinal wine or keep it for yourself? "
The crown prince asked.
"I … will return it!" Luo Zhao was also stunned.
He thought that since the other party had successfully framed him, the other party would definitely make use of this opportunity to ruin his reputation. Yet, never in his dreams did he expect that the other party had no such intentions.
"Since you are willing to return the bottle of medicinal wine, Wu Shi, I'll treat it as a greeting gift from our Hongfeng Empire!"
Hong Shi clasped his fists.
"This …"
Wu Zhen hesitated for a moment before agitation flashed across his eyes. Nodding his head, he said, "On behalf of the Sixth Princess, I thank Hong Shi!"
This was a Saint recovery medicine. Any physical wound would be healed with just a drop of it. With this, he wouldn't have to fear even if he were to be injured in the future!
"It's nothing much!"
Hong Qian clasped his fist and sat down. Then, he turned to look at the young man not too far away, and the curiosity in his eyes deepened.
Previously, when Luo Zhao, Chen Yue, and Feng Yu were working together to force him into a corner, he was already prepared to embarrass himself. Never in his dreams did he expect that Zhang Shi would make a move and turn the situation around.
Not only so, he even caused Luo Zhao to nearly break down.
He was well aware that Luo Zhao didn't rob him, but why … did the other party suddenly become unable to refute his words?
"Zhang Shi, about the matter just now …"
Unable to hold it in any longer, he sent a telepathic message over.
"Oh, it's just a little trick taught by my teacher. It's nothing worth mentioning!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head.
Luo Zhao, Chen Yue, and Feng Yu had worked together to make Hong Shi fall into the trap and embarrass himself. If they had really done so, they would have lost their slot to the Cleansing Lake.
Thus, he couldn't help but make a move.
As for the medicinal wine that could treat injuries, Hong Shi had provoked Luo Zhao into executing a battle technique, and the Library of Heaven's Path had seen through his weakness of loving wine. Thus, it was easy for him to deduce that the medicinal wine was stored in his storage ring.
In truth, the wine in the gourd was indeed ordinary. The reason why it could treat injuries was because he infused a few surges of zhenqi into it when he shook the gourd.
The Heaven's Path zhenqi was formless and intangible. Even a 6-star master teacher wouldn't notice it when it was mixed into the pungent wine, needless to say, the crowd.
Naturally, it was his intention for Hong Shi to spare the other party.
The expulsion of a 5-star master teacher was a huge matter. If they were to pursue the matter, the headquarter would definitely send someone over. While it was fine for him to fool them with his words, if they were to investigate the matter thoroughly, it would be easy for him to give himself away.
After all, he couldn't possibly allow 'Yang shi' to reveal the source of the medicinal wine, right?
Since that was the case, he might as well not pursue the matter and leave a good impression on the crown prince and the others.
Since he had already taken advantage of the situation, he had to remember not to pursue the matter.
Knowing that it was Yang shi who had taught him this, Hong Shi scratched his head and fell silent.
Since a high-ranked master teacher like Yang shi was involved, it was impossible for him to understand the matter. Thus, he decided not to think too much about it.
…
"Thank you all for your gifts. Other than welcoming Wu Shi and the others, there is another matter that I believe all of you should understand!"
Knowing that he would lose face before his seniors if he were to pursue the matter, Crown Prince Ye Qian glanced at the crowd and changed the topic.
"Understood!"
Hearing that the main event was about to begin, everyone sat upright with a grim expression on their faces.
The purpose of the banquet tonight was to welcome everyone and introduce themselves to the seniors of the Master Teacher Academy. Secondly, it was to determine the distribution of the slots.
Since only Wu Shi had come, and he had caused so much trouble, it was impossible for the banquet to continue. Since that was the case, they might as well redeem some of their dignity.
"The Cleansing Lake is the foundation of our Miryu Empire, and it is extremely beneficial to Consonant Spirit realm experts and above. The reason why all of you have come to the capital after going through so many trials is to cultivate in the Cleansing Lake and advance your cultivation! "
Ye Qian smiled. "However, this year will be different from the previous years. I will need you all to take out three slots!
"I know that these slots are extremely important to all of you, so I invited all of you here to discuss the rules for the selection process. This way, we can choose the slots without harming the harmony of the Cleansing Lake tomorrow."
"We will follow Your Highness's decision!" The crowd clasped their fists and replied.
"This matter concerns everyone's slots, so I dare not make any decisions. Let's think of a better idea together, and we can discuss it together!" Ye Qian said.
"Your Highness, Hongfeng, Fengyuan, Qianfeng, and Zhuyue Vassal States will take three slots each. There will definitely be some who will be able to get a slot, and some who won't. I have a suggestion, but I'm not sure whether I should say it or not! "
After a moment of silence, Chen Yue stood up and spoke up.
"Speak!" Ye Qian said.
"Simple. Since each Vassal State only has three slots, why don't we have a competition among the four Vassal States, and the one who ranks last... will be disqualified!"
Chen Yue voiced his thoughts. "As for the competition, it's simple. Since the top three of the tournament are here, we'll have them compete with one another. In other words, each Vassal State will send out their top three to compete with one another, and if they win two matches consecutively, it'll be the victory of the Vassal State... If they lose, they can only admit defeat! "
"I agree with Chen shi's suggestion! Since the slots are related to their own interests, it's only natural for them to put in more effort in the competition. Besides, even if they lose, they can only blame themselves for being inferior. They can't blame the Vassal States for it! "
Feng Yu said.
"I agree as well!"
Luo Zhao nodded in agreement.
"Fighting for the slots through one's own efforts is in line with Mingshi Tang's unyielding spirit!" Wu Zhen nodded.
"Alright then!"
After a moment of contemplation, Ye Qian nodded in agreement.
Honestly speaking, the other party's suggestion wasn't too bad.
By using the Vassal States as a unit, it would be able to inspire the unity of the cultivators and encourage them to put in more effort.
"However, since it's a competition, there has to be some content to it. May I know what your thoughts are on the content of the competition?"
Ye Qian asked.
"I've considered this as well!"
Chen Yue chuckled. "A tournament is the most suitable method for a competition between master teachers. However, this kind of competition involves many aspects, so there's no need for it to be so complicated. Why don't we just compete in cultivation? The Cleansing Lake is beneficial to one's cultivation, so naturally, one has to fight with the strongest martial prowess. This is the most direct and simplest method! "
"Indeed, a duel would be the best!"
"It saves us the trouble too."
Feng Yu and Luo Zhao agreed.
"Hmph!"
Hearing those words, Hong Shi and Zhang Xuan glanced at one another. Only then did they understand the other party's motive.
The top three of the three Vassal States had consumed the Consonant Spirit Pill and raised their cultivation significantly. Even the weakest among them was a cultivation realm higher than Luo Xuan and the others. If they were to compete in a duel, how could they possibly be a match for them?
Even if a monster like Zhang Xuan wasn't afraid of them, they could only compete in a single match each. If Luo Xuan and Bi Jianghai were to lose, there was nothing they could do about it.
It seemed like the other party knew that it was impossible to stop them, so they came up with such a method.
Shameless!
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