85: Li Yi's bet, Li Xuan's confusion

“That’s right, we just finished the procedures yesterday.”

Li Xuan explained.

“Let me see.”

The teacher didn’t believe it; how could two two-year-olds be students of the Royal Academy?

Li Xuan showed the procedures to the teacher. After confirming there were no issues, the teacher had no choice but to believe they were students. However, what puzzled him was what special talents these two possessed to be admitted to the Royal Academy at such a young age.

It was unprecedented, so they must have extraordinary qualities.

“Li Yi? That sounds familiar.”

The teacher thought for a moment, as if he had heard someone mention it recently and had some impression.

He thoughtfully glanced at the two and didn’t ask too many questions: “Then you two be careful and Cultivate with your brother.”

“Okay.”

Li Yi and Qiu Lingmeng nodded obediently.

Qiu Lingmeng wasn’t interested in these Martial Skills, so Li Yi just told Qiu Lingmeng to focus on playing her zither.

The beautiful zither music echoed.

Listening to the zither music, a scene appeared in his mind: a beautiful woman playing the zither. Her music was as beautiful as her appearance, enchanting and captivating, drawing one deeper into its spell.

At first glance, there was no beautiful woman, only an obedient two-year-old girl. The contrast between reality and fantasy was too great.

From Qiu Lingmeng’s appearance, it was clear she was a beauty in the making, just not yet grown up.

Her future was promising.

“To have such an accomplishment in the Dao of Zither at such a young age, she is a Genius! It’s a pity this old man does not follow the Dao of Zither, otherwise, I would definitely take her as my disciple,” the teacher sighed.

From Qiu Lingmeng’s zither music, he heard theCharm (Dao of Zither charm). To have such a level at this age was something he had never seen in his life. If this girl did not follow the Dao of Zither, it would be an offense against heavenly principles.

At this moment, Li Yi noticed a few people with disdainful, very punchable expressions on their faces.

These expressions were exactly like those of villains in some novels and TV shows, making all sorts of obnoxious expressions to provoke the protagonist.

Clearly, they were the ones.

If nothing unexpected happened, the next words would be mockery.

“Grandstanding, nothing but a side Dao.”

Qiu Lingmeng ignored these people. She didn’t care about others’ opinions; she only cared about Li Yi.

Before Li Yi could speak, Li Xuan said, “I say, you guys are itching for a beating again. If you’ve got guts, let’s have a one-on-one.”

Li Xuan took a step forward, standing in front of Li Yi and Qiu Lingmeng, raising his head with an arrogant demeanor and an Aura that dared anyone to fight if they were not convinced.

“We don’t want to fight you. You should just take good care of the children. If they wet their pants, you’ll have to help wipe them.”

Li Xuan chuckled, “You’re right. Who was it last time who I beat into an ostrich? I think it was you, wasn’t it? Why aren’t you burying your head in your pants today? It doesn’t fit your nature as a shrinking turtle.”

For those who, if thrown into cremation, would only leave behind a mouth, Li Xuan couldn’t be bothered to waste his breath on them.

“Brother, do they have a grudge against you?”

Li Yi asked curiously.

“Sort of.”

Among the students of the Royal Academy, there were many small cliques, forming gangs.

Their relationships were deeply influenced by their parents’ generation. If certain parents had good relationships, their children would also have good relationships. If parents had feuds with others, their children’s relationships would also be strained.

Especially if the parents were political rivals in the court, it was already good if they didn’t fight every day.

Therefore, forming gangs and fighting group brawls was commonplace in the Royal Academy. The Royal Academy did not prohibit such behavior; as long as it didn’t get too out of hand, they wouldn’t interfere.

Having a temper was a good thing; it proved one had spirit and wouldn’t back down. The Great Qian needed such young people.

They were all hot-blooded youths. To say there was any deep-seated hatred between them was an exaggeration. Fighting and bickering was also good; it was fun, and they would know their limits with each other.

As for Li Xuan, he didn’t have any conflicts with these few due to his parents, but Jiang Zihan did. Jiang Zihan was Li Xuan’s fiancée, so Li Xuan naturally became their enemy as well.

Li Yi pondered. An enemy of my sister-in-law, and they mocked Lingmeng? Then I won’t be polite.

This was a perfect opportunity to show off and let them know that he was no ordinary child. They should be more polite when speaking to him and Lingmeng in the future.

Li Yi said, “Lingmeng, they said you were grandstanding. Aren’t you going to do something about it?”

Qiu Lingmeng shook her head and said, “I don’t care.”

Li Yi: “……”

“You are my fiancée. Speaking ill of you is like slapping my face,” Li Yi said with an expression of intolerance.

Qiu Lingmeng changed her tune, “Then I do care. We must seek justice.”

Li Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a wry smile on his face. These two children really were like husband and wife, making him unable to hold back a laugh.

“What are you planning to do?” Li Xuan asked curiously.

Was Li Yi going to go up and compete with someone in playing the zither or writing poetry?

“What is his Realm?” Li Yi inquired.

“Three-Star Great Martial Master.”

“Then I’ll beat him until he submits, until he apologizes to Lingmeng.”

Li Yi said seriously and loudly, as if in a secret plot.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Li Yi, especially those few individuals, who frowned. What did this little brat just say? He wants to beat me until I submit?

Who gave this little brat the courage? He hasn’t even grown all his hair yet, but his tone isn’t small.

Li Xuan covered his face. Why did he have to say it? Couldn’t he be a bit more low-key? He could tell Li Yi had deliberately spoken so loudly.

He had heard that Li Yi, a Five-Star Martial Master, had defeated a Nine-Star Martial Master, but Li Yi’s Realm hadn’t reached Great Martial Master yet. Great Martial Master and Martial Master were worlds apart.

The gap in minor Realms was easy to bridge, but the gap in major Realms was difficult, especially when the opponent was a Three-Star Great Martial Master.

To be in the Royal Academy meant one was no ordinary person.

“Kid, what do you mean?”

Li Yi adopted a nonchalant attitude: “I’m thinking about how to beat you up and make you apologize to Lingmeng.”

“You haven’t even grown all your hair yet, but your tone isn’t small. Aren’t you afraid I’ll spank your butt until it blooms?” He was amused by Li Yi’s words.

It was the first time he had seen such an arrogant little brat. If he didn’t spank Li Yi’s butt until it bloomed and teach him a lesson, it would be truly unreasonable.

If I can’t beat your brother, can’t I beat you, little fellow?

Li Yi mocked, “Can’t beat my brother, so you want to take it out on me? How shameless! But unfortunately, you are not my opponent.”

“Heh.” He rolled up his sleeves, determined to go up and teach Li Yi a lesson, but after seeing Li Xuan next to Li Yi, he stopped in place and uttered a few harsh words.

Li Yi said, “If you’re not convinced, we can have a fight. If I win, you apologize to Lingmeng and run a lap around the Royal Academy, shouting ‘I’m a good-for-nothing’ the whole time. If I lose, I’ll let you beat up my brother.”

Li Xuan: “???”

What the hell?!

What does that have to do with me? What do you mean if you lose, you’ll let him beat me up? That wager is too reckless!

Good heavens, so I’m just here to be taken advantage of, huh?

The person’s name was Xue Cheng. He originally didn’t want to bully a child, as it would give him a bad reputation, but after Li Yi proposed this wager, Xue Cheng was tempted. It was hard to refuse.

He had never won against Li Xuan, and this was a legitimate opportunity to beat Li Xuan. He absolutely couldn’t let it go.

Xue Cheng nodded and agreed, “Okay, but since you’re a child, I won’t bully you. Do you need me to give you a few years, or a dozen years?”

Li Yi shook his head: “No need. Three hours from now, at the Martial Arts Field.”