Standing on the first floor, Young Master Ling asked in an annoyed voice, “Who is he, and why are you saying that he is my stepgrandmother’s saviour?”.
“Young Master Ling, you don’t know?
Your stepgrandmother got kidnapped and raped by some thugs, and he is the one who uncovered the truth and helped Magistrate Ling!” said a young man standing beside him.
“What?!
I have a stepgrandmother, and she got raped by some thugs?
How come I don’t know about this?!” said Young Master Ling in shock.
“Your father is still unconscious, so it’s natural you don’t know about this.
I think you should thank him,” said Lu Jun with a smirk.
“This is not your place to order me around!” said Young Master Ling, glaring at Lu Jun.
“Yeah, yeah, I know my place.
How can I forget that your entire Ling Clan is nothing but ungrateful bastards?” said Lu Jun with a smile.
“You bastard!” shouted Young Master Ling.
“Quiet down, everyone.
The first round is starting now, and your first topic is the ‘Moon.’ If you have created your poem, please come forward,” announced the hot lady on the first floor.
“The Moon?
It’s so simple!” said someone in the crowd.
“If it’s simple, then why don’t you do it?” retorted another participant.
“Haha, I was just kidding!
I’m not participating, so I don’t have to create anything,” said the man who called it simple.
“So, who is going to be first?
If you have made up your mind, please step forward,” said the first floor hot lady.
Hearing this, all the participants started looking at each other in hesitation.
“If all of you lack confidence, then I’m going first!” said Young Master Ling arrogantly.
“As expected of Young Master Ling!
He has so much confidence in himself!” cheered someone in the crowd.
“Yeah, he is a genius!
He composed a poem on the moon so fast!” added another person.
“Well, well, Young Master Ling, since you are a genius, please go ahead,” said Lu Jun with a fake smile.
“If Young Master Ling wants to go first, then let’s start,” said the first floor hot lady.
“Okay then, listen: ‘Moon is alone, looking for someone.
He asked your name in the darkness.
You may be far away, but look at my craziness.’ What do you think about this?” said Young Master Ling proudly.
“Good!
It’s so good!” praised someone in the crowd.
“‘Look at my craziness’—what a line!” exclaimed another.
“Lu Jun, what do you think of my poem?
You can give it a try!” said Young Master Ling in full arrogance.
“How can I compare to you, Young Master Ling?” said Lu Jun with a fake smile.
“Does anyone else want to compose a poem?” asked the first floor hot lady.
“Who can compose a poem better than Young Master Ling?” said someone in the crowd.
“Yeah, who is going to embarrass himself in front of everyone?” “If no one is going to compose, then this time Young Master Li—” started the first floor young lady, but she was suddenly interrupted.
“Wait, I’m still here,” said Jiang WuShang, stepping forward.
“What?
That boy is going to compose a poem?
He is good at heart, but he shouldn’t offend Young Master Ling!” whispered someone in the crowd.
“Brat, are you provoking me?!” snapped Young Master Ling.
“Young Master Ling, I am just composing a poem.
How am I offending you?
Is this how you show enmity for kindness?” said Jiang WuShang calmly.
“You say you’re composing a poem after listening to mine?
Do you think your poem is better than mine?!
And what kindness are you talking about?!” roared Young Master Ling.
“So this is it—you are lacking confidence in yourself, right?
As for the kindness, everyone knows about it.
I don’t need to explain,” said Jiang WuShang with a subtle smile.
“What nonsense are you talking?!” barked Young Master Ling.
“He just wanted to compose a poem, and you are offended by this?
You are talking like an ungrateful bastard to the boy who saved your stepgrandmother!” mocked Lu Jun with a smile.
“You!” growled Young Master Ling.
————-System ————— Host Gained 5 points….
Total points 5 ———————————— “Young friend, you can compose your poem.
No one is going to stop you,” said the first floor lady.
“Yes, Miss.
Then listen: ‘Moon shines and ocean rises, moon hides and world fills with darkness.
He chose to be alone, so his lover can pursue her happiness.’ What do you think?” said Jiang WuShang.
“Good!
Very good!” shouted someone in the crowd.
“Great!
‘He chose to be alone so his lover can pursue her happiness’—what a great line!” praised another.
“It’s really nice!
He is clearly better than Young Master Ling.
So that’s why he was stopping him from composing!” said Lu Jun with a laugh.
“You!” glared Young Master Ling.
————-System ————— Host Gained 5 points Host Gained 5 points….
Total points 10 ———————————— “Brat, are you challenging me?!
Who do you think you are?!” yelled Young Master Ling, staring intensely at Jiang WuShang.
“Young Lady, what’s the meaning of this?
Is this your fairness?” asked Jiang WuShang, turning to the first floor hot lady.
“Why is he questioning the first floor hot lady?
Is he not afraid of death?!” whispered someone in the crowd.
“Young friend, what are you talking about?
What wrong did we do?” asked the first floor hot lady.
“Young Miss, as you can see, I composed a poem better than Young Master Ling, but he is threatening me in front of everyone and you are not stopping him.
Have all of you already decided on him as the winner?
If so, what’s the point of this gathering?” said Jiang WuShang sharply.
————-System ————— Host Gained 5 points Host Gained 5 points….
Total points 15 ———————————— ————-System ————— Host Gained 5 points Host Gained 5 points….
Total points 20 ———————————— ‘System, two notifications?
One is that Ling guy, but who is the second?’ asked Jiang WuShang internally.
————-System ————— Host, that lady on the first floor is a cultivator and stronger than that young master Ling’s father.
———————————— ‘What?!
Why didn’t you tell me about this?!
If I knew, I wouldn’t have offended her!
I’m walking the path to death!’ said Jiang WuShang in a low internal voice.
————-System ————— Host, you didn’t order me to scan them.
———————————— ‘Okay, okay, it’s my fault.
What’s done is done,’ thought Jiang WuShang.
“Sorry for our actions, young friend.
We are honest people, and no winner has been decided yet.
So now, I declare this young friend as the winner of the first round!” said the first floor lady, pointing at Jiang WuShang.
“What?!
Young Master Ling actually lost to that boy?
How is this possible?!” gasped someone in the crowd.
“He won!
My brother actually won!
Come, get me more wine!” cheered the waiter with a happy smile.
————-System ————— Host Gained 5 points Host Gained 5 points….
Total points 25 ———————————— “Brat, you got lucky this time!
Watch out for the next round—I’m gonna crush you!” said Young Master Ling, turning to Jiang WuShang.
“Still talking about luck?
You are a sore loser, Young Master Ling, just admit it,” said Lu Jun with a smile.
“Hmph!
He was just lucky in the first round!” reacted Young Master Ling.
“Now, get ready for the second round.
We will test your martial talent.
If your talent is lower than Mortal Medium Rank, you will lose the chance to enter the next round,” said the first floor lady.
“Test our talent with what?
It’s not like we are testing in Azure Academy to determine the rank of Talent Root accurately!” asked one of the participants.
“You don’t have to worry about that.
We have a Root Stone.
By placing your hand on it, it can test your root accurately,” said the first floor lady.
“Root Stone?!
That’s a treasure from Azure Academy!
How did they get that?!” exclaimed a participant.
‘Looks like Night Rose Brothel has a deep background.
I have to get on their good side to get a footing in Azure Academy,’ thought Jiang WuShang.
“It’s not surprising that they have a Root Stone.
Rose Master can make someone a disciple or intern in Azure Academy,” said Young Master Ling, looking up at the first floor lady.
“No wonder Young Master Ling goes to the Capital City so often—he’s there to lick Rose Master’s boots and beg to enter Azure Academy with his help!” said Lu Jun with a smirk.
“Lu Jun, watch your words!
Or maybe you don’t want to enter Azure Academy as a disciple!” warned Young Master Ling.
“And who wants to be just a disciple?” said Lu Jun with a smile.
“What do you mean by that?” asked Young Master Ling in confusion.
“You will know, Young Master Ling.
Just wait for it,” said Lu Jun with a meaningful smile.
Hearing all of this, Jiang WuShang felt puzzled.
He asked a nearby participant, “Hey brother, what’s with those two?
It’s like they are fighting, but can’t fully offend one another.” That young man looked at Jiang WuShang like he was looking at a clown.
“Are you not from this town, or even Lu Town?” asked the young man.
“What are you talking about?
Is their story that famous?” asked Jiang WuShang in confusion.
“It’s not like that, but every grown man knows about this.
Or do you want to hear it from me so that I end up offending Young Master Ling?” said the young man with a smile.
“Come on, brother, just say it in my ear.
I guarantee no one will know about it,” whispered Jiang WuShang in a low voice.
“Okay, okay, listen.
Young Master Ling tried to molest Lu Jun’s sister.
When Lu Jun and his father found out about this, they beat him up badly.
But Magistrate Ling is close to the Azure Royal Clan, so they couldn’t push the matter any further,” whispered the young man.
“Thank you, brother,” said Jiang WuShang.
“If everyone is ready, let the test start!” announced the first floor lady.
Keep scrolling for Chapter 6 to see the Talent Root test!