Everyone looked at Qiu Gucheng, who was rolling on the ground, in a daze.
He had originally thought that the battle between Qiu Jinxuan and Qiu Gucheng would be a fierce battle between dragons and tigers. Within the limit of ten moves, it would be difficult to determine the victor. At most, one side would be at a disadvantage.
After all, the strength of the two youths from the Qiu Family was clear to everyone present that they were evenly matched.
Even if one of them made a breakthrough in their comprehension of the sword marks on the stone stele, it would be impossible to determine the victor within ten moves.
However, the world was so unexpected. Qiu Jinxuan easily crushed Qiu Gucheng and comprehended the sword intent of the [Tidal Floating Image Sword].
The battle for the Qiu Family's successor had ended before it even entered the finals …
"Qiu Jinxuan, how can you treat Gu Cheng next time …"
At this moment, an old man from the Qiu Family berated with a cold expression.
However, he was interrupted by Old Master Qiu, "Fine. I didn't expect Jinxuan to completely comprehend the sword mark on the stele. I've underestimated you … "
Hearing the Old Patriarch's words, many of the Qiu Family's higher ups had ugly expressions. They all supported Qiu Gu Cheng, but the current situation was too bad.
Qiu Jinxuan bowed and said, "The family head asked us to fully display the sword intent we had comprehended, and I couldn't stop for a while. Besides, it's only been a few days since I comprehended the Tidal Floating Image Sword, so it's hard to control it. It's my fault that I hurt Gu Cheng."
All around, everyone nodded. Qiu Jinxuan's response was appropriate, and there was nothing wrong with his words.
Moreover, Old Patriarch Qiu had already spoken. Who would dare to stand out and object?
Hayashi River looked at Qiu Jinxuan and secretly nodded. After a few days of observation, Qiu Jinxuan was indeed a good partner.
On the grandstand, Old Patriarch Qiu looked around and asked, "Who among you has the confidence to surpass Jin Xuan in the comprehension of the sword marks on the stele? Step forward now."
"Even if he isn't too far off from Jinxuan, he should still be able to step forward …"
Below the stage, all the youths of the Qiu Clan were helpless. After witnessing Qiu Gu Cheng's crushing defeat, none of them dared to step forward.
Old Master Qiu waited for a while. Seeing that no one stepped out, he directly announced that Qiu Jinxuan was the heir of the family.
"Congratulations, Old Master!"
"Congratulations, Elder Qiu, the Qiu Family has a successor!"
…
The families present congratulated one after another. The strength that Qiu Jinxuan had just shown made them a little more confident.
If Qiu Jinxuan could inherit the legacy of the Qiu Family Head and cultivate the [Tidal Floating Image Sword], even if the Qiu Family declined, it would still be feared.
After all, the might of the six-star sword technique [Tidal Floating Image Sword] was something that all the nobles respected.
"Everyone, please do me the honor of attending tonight's banquet …" Old Patriarch Qiu said.
Everyone present nodded their heads, indicating that they would definitely be there. It was a must for them to attend Old Patriarch Qiu's banquet.
In fact, the date of this banquet had already been set a month ago. It was just that no one knew who the new successor of the Qiu Family was.
"Jin Xuan, come here." Old Patriarch Qiu beckoned.
Qiu Jinxuan hurried forward and saluted the Qiu Family Patriarch.
"This is my old friend, Master Barce. Remember, in the future, you must treat Master Barce like an elder." The Qiu Family Head pointed at Master Barce and smiled.
"Grandmaster Barce."
Qiu Jinxuan saluted respectfully, which was the etiquette of the Qiu family to meet the elders.
Master Barce looked at Old Patriarch Qiu and shook his head. He knew what his old friend meant and nodded slightly, accepting the gift.
Around them, the eyes of the nobles present flashed, sighing inwardly at the benefits of becoming the successor of the Qiu Family. An elder of a master mechanic, this was a great benefit.
Old Patriarch Qiu then looked at Hayashi River and smiled, "If you don't mind, can you be the teacher of this good-for-nothing junior?"
This old fox …
Hayashi River was taken aback. He looked at Old Patriarch Qiu and cursed inwardly. Sure enough, the Qiu Family Head had treated him as a distinguished guest, sending him all kinds of gifts, just for this moment.
"At my age, it's not really suitable for me to be a teacher …" Hayashi River said tactfully.
Old Patriarch Qiu looked at Qiu Jinxuan, who immediately understood and bowed, calling Hayashi River 'teacher'.
Hayashi River nodded and accepted it.
In any case, this was a cheap student who didn't need to be taught anything. If Qiu Jinxuan had any difficulties in the future, according to their relationship, he would look for Master Barce first.
Everyone was a little confused, their eyes full of doubt. This young mechanic seemed to be Master Barce's student, how did he become Qiu Jinxuan's teacher?
Cai Family Patriarch's eyelids twitched. He had felt that this young mechanic was not ordinary, and seemed to be even more amazing than he had imagined.
However, before anyone could investigate further, Old Patriarch Qiu stood up and left with Qiu Jinxuan.
…
Night.
The night view of Nan Luo City was beautiful. The viaduct and the hover cars shuttled back and forth, the lights shining dazzlingly under the night sky.
In the administration building, Cai Yun finished his day's work and sat in the hover car that had long been parked in the parking lot.
"Uncle Sheng, thank goodness you came to pick me up. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to make it to the Qiu Family's banquet." Cai Yun smiled.
"If Young Master Yun is willing, I can come to pick you up every day …" Uncle Sheng said.
"I wish I could. That would be so much more convenient. Unfortunately, I can't be so high profile in the administration office!" Cai Yun shook his head.
As the hover car started, Cai Yun quickly took off his clothes and sprayed himself with perfume to get rid of the smell on his body.
"When the Psychic Force reaches level two fifth stage, then I won't have to worry about the smell of sweat on my body …"
Cai Yun sighed. He was actually a bit of a neat freak, but after working in the administration office for a few months, he had forcefully gotten rid of it.
However, to attend such an important banquet, he really wanted to take a shower, dress up, and dress up for an hour or two, so that he could maintain his perfect appearance before attending.
Unfortunately, he was just a newcomer in the administration office, and he had a conflict with Secretary General Jin not long ago. If he took another leave, it would be easy to become a laughing stock.
"Young Master Yun, if you focus on training for three years, level two fifth stage shouldn't be a problem." Uncle Sheng said with a smile.
"Then my future is over …" Cai Yun curled his lips.
Cai Yun curled his lips. Not to mention three years of cultivation, even if he were to cultivate for a year, his bright future would be ruined.
It was precisely because his talent in training wasn't that outstanding that he focused on his future in the administration office.
Every aristocrat's arrangement was like this, to maximize their talent. Those who had talent in training would have cultivation resources allocated to them, and those who had talent in other areas would have other resources allocated to them …
In contrast, in the circle of Nanluo City's aristocrats, Cai Yun envied Bai Qingwei the most. As long as she focused on training and reached level three before the age of 25, she would be able to hold a good position in the special forces, and it was even possible for her to become a deputy captain.
That kind of environment was simple, unlike the administration office, where there was intrigue and power strife. It was really tiring …
After changing his clothes, Cai Yun turned on his communicator and sent a private message to Qiu Xuexin. "Xuexin, can you introduce me to your brother, the young master of Jinxuan, tonight?"
Qiu Xuexin sent a disgusted emoji. "Cai Ban, it's not like you don't know my brother. Do you still need me to introduce you? When I get to the administration office, it's all twists and turns, and I'm not happy at all. "
Cai Yun: "Times are different now. Your brother's status is different, and I'm not familiar with your brother in the past! In fact, I was a little worried when I contacted you, afraid that you would ignore me. "
Qiu Xuexin: "Alright. Cai Ban, don't be disgusting. I'll bring you to see my brother and Ai Yun to see him as well. "
Cai Yun was stunned. Ai Yun was coming too?
The Ai family was barely a second-class aristocrat in Nanluo City, and they weren't qualified to attend banquets like the Qiu family's.
Qiu Xuexin: "It seems that Ai Yun's date is the second young master of the Kirke family."
Cai Yun: "The second young master of the Kirke family? Auer Kirke? Are you kidding me? That bastard … "
Qiu Xuexin's reply was very certain. Because there was a list of guests for the banquet, Auer Kirke's date was Ai Yun.
Cai Yun couldn't help but frown, worried about Ai Yun. It wasn't just because the second young master of the Kirke family had a bad reputation.
In the circle of aristocrats, there were many notorious guys. Even if they were young and promising, some of them had perverted hobbies, which wasn't unusual.
Money and power, it was easy to breed more ugliness …
Cai Yun didn't expect his future date to be a pure and holy girl, one who was well-matched in social status, wouldn't interfere with each other, and wouldn't damage the family's honor … It was fine as long as she followed these rules.
What he was worried about was that the Kirke family was close to the new consul.
Moreover, if he remembered correctly, the Kirke family supported Qiu Gucheng.
Ai Yun's date was Auer, which wasn't a good thing, whether it was for Ai Yun or for Ai Yun's family …
After all, from the current situation, even if the new consul could smoothly gain a foothold in Nanluo City, he wouldn't be able to contend with the royal family.
As long as the Qiu family was there, even if the Qiu family declined, it would be difficult for the royal family to interfere.
Unless the Qiu family completely fell, but the possibility was very small, especially since Qiu Gucheng had already suffered a crushing defeat in the battle for the position of successor.
"Sigh …"
Cai Yun sighed. When he received the news from the Qiu family's successor in the afternoon, he sighed at how fast things had changed.
Now, he was worried that his classmate would be in trouble. He had been the class president for too long, always having to worry about all these things, but his own ability hadn't reached that level yet …
"It's still better when I was in school! I don't have to worry about this and that … "Cai Yun muttered as he looked out the window.
The extended hover car drove steadily all the way to the entrance of the Qiu family's manor. No one stopped him, and he directly entered the manor's parking lot.
After getting out of the car, Cai Yun looked around for the figures of the family elders, but he didn't see any.
On the other side, he saw Ai Yun in a silver off-the-shoulder evening gown. Her jade-like skin and fiery red lips complemented each other, and she was very eye-catching in the parking lot.
Beside Ai Yun was a tall and handsome man with a naughty smile. He was the kind of man that women liked the most. He was the second young master of the Kirke family, Auer.
"Young Master Yun, long time no see!" Auer saw Cai Yun and raised his hand to greet him, smiling as he walked over.
"Long time no see." Cai Yun nodded.
"Come. Let me introduce you, this is Ai Yun. If nothing goes wrong, we will be engaged in a few months. You two should get to know each other! "Auer pointed at Ai Yun and said.
Hearing this, Cai Yun and Ai Yun's expressions changed. They were both unhappy.
They were about the same age, and they were all from the same circle in Nan Luo City. Even if they weren't familiar with each other, they knew each other very well. Cai Yun and Ai Yun were classmates.
Now, Auer brought Ai Yun over, and suddenly said this, as if they didn't know each other before. What was going on?
Just then, a hover car stopped in front of them. It had the special sign of the administration, and Secretary Jin walked out.
"Secretary Jin." Auer's eyes lit up, and he raised his hand to greet him.
Secretary Jin walked over, and without looking at Cai Yun, he smiled at Auer. "Mr. Auer, good evening. And this is … "
"This is Ai Yun."
Auer replied with a smile, and repeated what he had said to Cai Yun.
"What a perfect match. When you get engaged, the consul will definitely be there to congratulate you. "Secretary Jin praised with a smile, and made such a promise.
Hearing this, Ai Yun's expression changed. She wasn't as sensitive as Cai Yun.
But hearing this, she understood that the marriage between her family and the Kirks was to get on the boat of the new consul.
Her slender hand shook, and she tried to break free from Auer's grip, but the latter's grip was so tight that she couldn't break free.
Auer glanced at Ai Yun, warning her with his eyes. If she dared to embarrass him in public, the marriage between the Kirks and Ai Yun's families would be ruined.
The marriage between Ai Yun's family and the Kirks was actually a way to climb the social ladder. If she missed this opportunity, it would be hard to come by again.
Ai Yun's other hand clenched tightly, and she lowered her head. She didn't dare to look at Cai Ban, and her eyes became misty.
She thought of Monitor. Two days ago, she was having dinner at Monitor's house, thinking about how to help her teacher.
Now, she was going to stand with the guy who killed Monitor …
At this moment, Ai Yun wanted to cry …
Suddenly, Secretary Jin's expression changed, and his eyes darkened. He stared ahead and shouted, "Who let this commoner in? Guards, a commoner sneaked in. "
Cai Yun and Ai Yun turned around, and their eyes suddenly widened. They saw a young man in a formal suit walking over and greeting them with a smile.
This young man was Hayashi River.
"Cai Ban, Ai Yun …" Hayashi River waved his hand.
Cai Yun and Ai Yun's expressions changed. They didn't think that greeting Hayashi River on such an occasion was beneath their dignity.
But this was the Qiu Family's banquet. If a commoner like Hayashi River sneaked in, he would be in big trouble. Even with their protection, he might have to spend a few days in jail.
Not to mention that Secretary Jin was here. A few days ago, during the class reunion, Secretary Jin had been embarrassed because Hayashi River had drawn the royal box.
Cai Yun signaled to Hayashi River to pretend that they didn't know each other and run away.
Swoosh …
Behind Secretary Jin, two bodyguards stepped forward and stared at Hayashi River.
"Arrest him! I suspect that he snuck into the Qiu Manor with the intention of assassinating a noble … "Secretary Jin ordered indifferently.
The two bodyguards stepped forward and were ready to take action.
"Stop!"
Cai Yun stopped and blocked the way. "This is my classmate. He's my attendant. I brought him in."
Hearing that, Secretary Jin laughed. He was waiting for Cai Yun to say that. He wanted to use this opportunity to teach these two little bastards an unforgettable lesson.
Ai Yun and Uncle Sheng's expressions changed. They knew that the situation was not good.
Ai Yun looked up and glared at Orr. She gritted her teeth and said, "This is my classmate too. I brought him …"
"Shut up!"
Orr's expression changed, and a ferocious expression appeared on his face. He slapped Ai Yun across the face, interrupting her.
Ai Yun's face swelled up and blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth.
Seeing that, Hayashi River's smile froze. Then, he narrowed his eyes and the smile on his face grew brighter.
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