122: Discuss

Just then, Lu Xingchen patted Yun Li on the shoulder and said softly, "Miss Yun Li, don't worry, let me handle this!"

Hearing this, Yun Li immediately relaxed.

She had absolute confidence in Lu Xingchen.

Although she didn't know what Lu Xingchen intended to do, she knew that Lu Xingchen would definitely be able to help her out of this predicament.

Yun Li smiled faintly at Lu Xingchen and sat down.

Lu Xingchen said loudly, "Since the Fellow Daoists of the Dragon Seeking Gate are so sincere, our Cangxuan Sect cannot fall behind. I, Lu Xingchen, also have a poem to offer."

Hearing Lu Xingchen's words, the officials in the hall immediately became excited.

"Oh, Xiao Ye isn't the only cultured one. This Lu Xingchen from Cangxuan Sect is also stepping up!"

"The Cangxuan Sect and the Dragon Seeking Gate aren't offering poems; they're clearly competing. How interesting, truly interesting!"

"When two people recite poems together, whoever is inferior will be embarrassed."

"I'm curious to see what kind of poem Lu Xingchen can come up with."

Xiao Ye also frowned.

That's right, he had done it on purpose, deliberately trying to embarrass the people of Cangxuan Sect.

But he hadn't expected that Cangxuan Sect also had someone who could compose poetry.

This was troublesome now.

If he couldn't surpass Lu Xingchen, wouldn't it be the entire Dragon Seeking Gate's Face that was lost?

That would truly be counterproductive.

Xiao Ye stared at Lu Xingchen nervously, afraid that he would utter some famous line or golden phrase.

Everyone else also focused their gaze on Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly and began, "In the north, there is a beautiful lady, peerless and independent. One glance can topple a city, a second glance can topple a kingdom. How can one not know the toppling of cities and kingdoms? A beautiful lady is hard to come by again."

As Lu Xingchen's words fell, the entire hall was silent for a moment, then burst into enthusiastic applause.

"Amazing! Lu Xingchen is amazing!"

"Although his poem didn't describe the Eldest Princess's appearance, it perfectly captured her aura, making it much more elegant than Xiao Ye's poem."

"What a wonderful poem! I didn't expect this Lu Xingchen to possess such literary talent!"

"Comparing the two, the difference is immediately clear!"

Yun Yun's heart also trembled.

To be praised so highly by a man, even as a Eldest Princess of a nation, she couldn't help but feel her heart stir.

She had heard of this Lu Xingchen; he had defeated her younger sister, Yun Duo, in the Tianlun Medicine Garden, and his Soul Power was even stronger than Yun Duo's.

Yet, she hadn't expected him to not only be outstanding in strength but also possess such good literary talent.

Yun Yun bowed slightly to Lu Xingchen and said softly, "Thank you, Young Master Lu, for the poem!"

Lu Xingchen waved his hand, "Eldest Princess, there's no need to be so polite. This is something I should do; a poem is simply where the heart leads. I should also thank Fellow Daoist Xiao Ye for paving the way."

Hearing this, Xiao Ye's Face flushed with anger.

Thank for what, you idiot!

Paving the way? Who's willing to be your stepping stone?

But he had already lost the poetry contest, and any further harsh words would only make him look like a clown, so he could only slump back into his seat.

Lu Xingchen also chuckled softly and sat down.

Yun Li patted Lu Xingchen's shoulder, gave him a thumbs up, and laughed, "Lu Xingchen, you're truly amazing! I've been with you for so long, how come I never realized you had such literary talent?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "I have many more secrets. If there's an opportunity in the future, we can get to know them slowly."

Yun Li's pretty Face flushed slightly, sensing the ambiguity in Lu Xingchen's tone, but she didn't refuse. She only said softly, "You've already offered a poem to Yun Yun. When will you give me one?"

Lu Xingchen said softly, "I can do it right now."

"Her clothes are like clouds, her Face like flowers; the spring breeze brushes the railing, and the dew is thick with splendor. If not seen on the summit of Mount Qunyu, then she must be met by the moon on Yao Terrace."

Hearing this, Yun Li tightly covered her mouth, her Face full of disbelief.

She had originally thought that Lu Xingchen had exhausted his wits in dealing with Xiao Ye, and only with a sudden flash of inspiration could he barely win.

She hadn't expected him to effortlessly recite a second poem.

This was truly unbelievable!

Lu Xingchen was not only a martial Dao Genius but also a literary master!

Lu Xingchen looked at the stunned Yun Li, patted her shoulder, and smiled, "Don't be so surprised. I'll give you more surprises in the future."

The banquet lasted all day, with hosts and guests enjoying themselves.

Just as the banquet was about to end, Xiao Ye stood up again and bowed to Cloud Mountain, saying, "Your Majesty, the banquet is almost over, and I have enjoyed myself immensely. But I still have a wish in my heart, and I hope Your Majesty can fulfill it."

Hearing this, Cloud Mountain was slightly taken aback.

He wasn't an immortal; when did he become responsible for helping people fulfill their dreams?

If it were under normal circumstances, anyone who dared to speak to him like that would have been dragged away long ago.

But now, Xiao Ye represented the Dragon Seeking Gate, and he couldn't disregard the Dragon Seeking Gate's Face.

So, he could only say in a deep voice, "May I know what wish Young Master Xiao Ye has? Could you please tell me?"

Xiao Ye's lips curved slightly upward, and he said loudly, "The Cangxuan Sect and the Dragon Seeking Gate are both Seventh-Rank Sects. I am immensely curious about the Disciples of the Cangxuan Sect."

"Now that we are finally in the same room, I would like to spar with a Disciple of the Cangxuan Sect, which would also make this banquet more enjoyable. I wonder if Your Majesty and the Fellow Daoists of the Cangxuan Sect would agree?"

Hearing this, Cloud Mountain frowned.

This Xiao Ye harbored quite a bit of hostility towards the Cangxuan Sect!

First, he provoked them with poetry, and now he directly proposed a martial contest.

But this had little to do with him; on the contrary, the more the two Sects contended, the more easily the Liyun Kingdom could benefit from their rivalry.

Therefore, he not only didn't refuse but actively fanned the flames.

"It's a good thing for young people to enjoy competition; it can improve their strength, and I have no reason to stop it. I just wonder if the young Fellow Daoists of the Cangxuan Sect dare to accept the challenge?"

Yun Li was not to be trifled with; she stood up directly and said loudly, "Alright, isn't it just a fight? All of you from the Dragon Seeking Gate can come at once! If I get even one finger injured by you, I will resign from my position as the Saintess of the Cangxuan Sect."

Hearing this, everyone present was greatly astonished.

This Yun Li was too bold, wasn't she? She actually wanted to contend against all the envoys of the Dragon Seeking Gate by herself!

But no one thought she was boasting.

Because her reputation was too great, and it was very possible that she truly possessed such strength.

Even Xiao Ye thought so.

So he dared not engage in martial combat with Yun Li; he only said in a deep voice, "Miss Yun Li is the Saintess of the Cangxuan Sect, and she should rightfully contend with the Saint of our Dragon Seeking Gate. But the Saint is not here today, so for Miss Yun Li to bully an ordinary Disciple like me, I'm afraid it's a bit unreasonable, isn't it?"

Yun Li frowned.

This Xiao Ye was truly eloquent; in just a few words, he had put her in a morally difficult position.

But what he said was indeed true; for her, a Saintess, to bully an ordinary Disciple, it was indeed a bit unreasonable.

Yun Li said in a deep voice, "Then what do you want?"

Xiao Ye smiled, "As long as Miss Yun Li doesn't make a move, the other experts of the Cangxuan Sect are welcome to fight!"