A hundred moves is too much. Ten moves?
At the same time, numerous gazes were directed at Lin Ling. There was jealousy, disdain, and curiosity.
Presently, there was no one in the outer city who didn't know Lin Ling. Besides the fact that Lin Ling was the number one genius of the eight ancient clans, Lin Ling had even killed the son of the Imperial Guard's Commander. This matter had even spread to the inner city, and many people were curious about Lin Ling!
A mere disciple of a small mountain clan dared to kill the son of a big shot in the inner city. Furthermore, he didn't die in the end. This could be considered a miracle!
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Ignoring the gazes around him, Lin Ling cupped his hands towards Duan Wangye. This was the second time he had met Duan Wangye. This seemingly gentle but shrewd middle-aged man had left a deep impression in his heart.
After Lin Ling sat down, Prince Duan personally poured a cup of wine and got someone to pass it to Lin Ling. "I know that your Fire Ancient Clan has just escaped a calamity, which is why you are late. This Prince won't be calculative about this. Consider this wine as a toast to you!"
"Toast!"
Many people frowned. Duan Wang Ye seemed to treat Lin Ling too well!
Lin Ling was late, but Duan Wangye didn't care about it. Instead, he personally gave him a seat and enjoyed the wine. This made Lin Ling very unhappy.
"The reason I've gathered all of you here today is very simple. Right now, it's time to hire people. His Majesty, the Second Prince, is lacking capable assistants. Since all of you are Second Prince's men, I'd like to recommend one or two of you to Second Prince!" Duke Duan said lightly.
Times were changing, and no one could be sure who the new King of Cloud Sea would belong to. The princes were also working hard, so they were very eager to get a talent. It would be best if it was someone who excelled in both the pen and the sword.
"Lin Ling, the Second Prince mentioned your name last time. You have to work hard!"
Duan Wangye looked at Lin Ling and said. His words made everyone gasp. This time, everyone was jealous!
Many of them came from the inner city. They were the geniuses of the various great powers of the inner city. However, the Second Prince had taken a fancy to a youth from the outer city. How could they be willing to accept this?
In reality, they didn't know that the reason why the Second Prince had mentioned Lin Ling's name was because of the Immortal Assembling Tower's Tower Master, Youmun Yun. Because Youmun Yun had personally appeared to save Lin Ling, the Second Prince was curious.
However, with their status, how could they know this?
"Hmph, he's just a kid from the mountains. How could he be qualified to be valued by His Majesty? Yuwen Ji, you're the son of the Garrison Commander. Among the younger generation in the inner city, you have a great reputation. Could it be that you can't even compare to that kid from the mountains?"
"Hmph, he's just lucky. He became famous because he killed Dou Jun. How could a mere kid from the outer city be qualified to be compared to me?"
"If that's the case, why don't you mention it to the Wangye? Otherwise, the Wangye will recommend that kid to His Majesty. At that time, it will be difficult for you to stand out even if you want to!"
"Of course. I already had this plan!"
Among the crowd, a few young men in luxurious clothes were drinking and chatting. These people were all famous in the inner city. Compared to Dou Jun, they were only stronger. Dou Jun was famous because of his father, but these people were famous because of their own strength!
They were only in their early twenties, but they had already achieved many military exploits. They had single-handedly exterminated bandits, participated in various competitions, and won the championship!
In their eyes, the geniuses of the outer city were equivalent to children!
"Your Highness, the world is changing, and heroes are rising. Only capable people can be put in important positions, not those who fish for fame. This junior boldly says that I hope the person recommended by Your Highness to His Majesty is a true genius!"
A handsome young man stood up.
"It's Yuwen Ji!"
Many of the people around them were from the inner city, so they naturally recognized this young man.
"You're right. What do you want to do?" Wangye Duan was not angry. Instead, he asked with a smile.
"Since Lin Ling wants to recommend to His Majesty, then he must convince us. Otherwise, what right does he have to stand above us?" Yuwen Ji said proudly.
Beside him, a young man also stood up and cupped his hands together in greeting. "A capable person has great potential and strength. Only then will he be able to maintain peace in these troubled times. Therefore, let's have a competition. However, this Lin Ling brat is younger than us, and we will not take advantage of him. If he can tear my clothes in a hundred moves, I will wholeheartedly submit to him. The recommendation position will be given to him!"
"However, if he can't even tear my clothes in a hundred moves, then the Wangye's stables are still short of a stable hand. Lin Ling, that kid, can be a horse breeder from now on!"
This young man's words were full of disdain and were extremely arrogant. Not only did he call Lin Ling a kid, but he also said that if Lin Ling lost, he would be a horse breeder from now on.
This was the kind of contempt that looked down on others!
Lin Ling frowned. Anger rose in his heart. He wanted to say something, but he held himself back. Lin Ling smiled faintly and did not say anything.
"A hundred moves? I'll give him a handicap of five hundred moves! "Yuwen Ji also said. He looked at Lin Ling provocatively." Do you dare? "
Wangye Duan drank a mouthful of wine with interest. He also looked at Lin Ling. "Lin Ling, it seems like you can't convince the crowd. Will you accept this challenge? It's fine if you don't. You're still young. His Majesty values your potential! "
Everyone looked at Lin Ling. Most of the others were sneering. They came from the inner city. How could they be convinced by Lin Ling? They couldn't wait for Lin Ling to be humiliated!
Ignoring those contemptuous looks, Lin Ling gently put down his wine cup and said indifferently, "A hundred moves is too much. Ten moves!"
As soon as he said this, the lakeside quieted down.
Ten moves?
Who did Lin Ling think he was?
"Arrogant! You think you're qualified to take ten moves? I know you're the leader of the geniuses in the outer city. However, the geniuses in the outer city are at most five-star Martial Spirit Realm. This strength is not worth mentioning in the inner city! " Yuwen Ji snorted coldly and stared at Lin Ling with disdain.
"The inner city is indeed strong. However, the strong ones are the older generation. I think the younger generation is just so-so!"
Lin Ling smiled faintly and walked out from his seat. His face was extremely calm.
He didn't know this group of youths and didn't want to provoke them. However, he was interested in His Majesty's recommendation. Since this group of people was dissatisfied with him, he would beat them until they couldn't open their mouths!
Moreover, he couldn't understand why this group of youths was so confident when they were only at the seven-star Martial Spirit Realm.
"Just so-so? Good, good, good. Unless you have the strength of the Earth Spirit Realm, I'll make you regret coming here!" Yuwen Ji was also exasperated. He strode out and looked at Duke Duan at the same time. "It's unavoidable to get injured in a martial arts competition. Duke, if I hurt him, you won't blame me, right?"
"Haha, of course not. Just let him go!" Wangye Duan said indifferently.
"That's good!"
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