84: Chapter 84 Can he get into the Heavenly Elite Academy?

As Ruan Xingqiao spoke, she walked towards Li Yuan, directly blocking his path.

It was currently the entry time for the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering, and there were many people around.

Ruan Xingqiao didn't lower her voice when she spoke, quickly drawing a crowd of onlookers.

"It seems you're doing quite well at the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy, well enough to be allowed to follow along here.

But unfortunately, even though you've come to Yongle City, you still won't be able to enter this Talent Convention."

Li Yuan looked at Ruan Xingqiao with an expression of utter speechlessness.

She probably thought that since he had once accompanied Liu Weihe as a servant, he remained a servant.

Seeing Li Yuan remain unmoved, a trace of impatience flickered across Ruan Xingqiao's face.

"Can't you understand words?

This isn't a place you can come to. Do I have to tell you to get lost before you understand?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan glanced down at Ruan Xingqiao: "I wasn't planning to go to your event. I'm just passing through."

"Passing through?

The area behind here is even less of a place you can go.

If you're going to make an excuse, you should think of one that isn't so easily exposed."

Ruan Xingqiao snorted coldly, deciding not to waste any more words on Li Yuan.

She turned her head to look at the crowd.

"Whose blind servant is this? Come and claim him.

Don't you know the rule that one must attend the Talent Convention alone?"

With Ruan Xingqiao's shout, even more people gathered to watch.

"Just drive him out with a stick. No need to make his master come claim him."

Someone in the crowd spoke up, offering a suggestion.

Most of them sided with Ruan Xingqiao.

She, this Prodigy from Qianqiu Mountain, was a regular at the Talent Convention.

In this place, many people knew her.

"Do you want me to go find someone from the City Lord's Manor?

If I bring someone from the City Lord's Manor, your master will be scolded too, you know.

He might even be kicked out.

Will you be able to withstand his anger then?"

As Ruan Xingqiao spoke, her tone took on a more mocking edge.

The Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering indeed had many rules.

Because of the large number of participants, the rules were very strict.

Causing trouble would lead to being asked to leave and being banned from future Talent Conventions.

Without such measures, it would be easy for chaos to erupt, turning the entire venue into a mess.

"I said I'm just passing through. You can call whoever you want to deal with it. It's up to you," Li Yuan replied calmly.

Hearing this, Ruan Xingqiao chuckled lightly and nodded repeatedly.

"Fine, fine, fine. Since you're not afraid of affecting your master, I'll go get someone from the City Lord's Manor.

I didn't want to go this far and affect others.

But since you're so arrogant, I have no choice but to teach you a lesson.

I believe after today, I won't even need to lift a finger. Whether you survive will be a question."

With those words, Ruan Xingqiao immediately began calling out to those around her to fetch someone from the City Lord's Manor.

Soon, a guard wearing a long sword at his waist arrived quickly.

"Servants are not allowed at the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering. If you're here to cause trouble, you've come to the wrong place."

The guard had a somewhat fierce look on his face and was about to take action to remove Li Yuan, showing a sense of duty.

Just as he was about to act, two Disciples who had already entered the venue quickly stepped out.

These two were Disciples of the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy.

They had come out to see what the commotion was about.

As soon as they emerged, they saw Li Yuan being blocked by a crowd.

Hearing the guard's words, they realized Li Yuan was being mistaken for a servant.

The two hurriedly stepped in front of Li Yuan and began explaining that he was not a servant.

"If he's not a servant, could it be that he received an invitation to the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering?"

Ruan Xingqiao still wore an indifferent expression as she questioned them.

Hearing this, the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy Disciple didn't hold back: "Junior Brother Li Yuan indeed did not receive an invitation to the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering.

He received an invitation to the Tian-grade Talent Conference.

If you keep blocking him, the one who gets kicked out will be you."

Ruan Xingqiao maintained the same expression. She had seen Li Yuan in a very lowly position before.

Subconsciously, she believed that was Li Yuan's rightful place.

Liu Weihe's former servant, a minor official in charge of collecting bodies at Yingyang Pass.

Could he have transformed so drastically after arriving at the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy?

"Have the people from the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy lost their minds?

Forget about this Li Yuan, can anyone from your academy even obtain a Tian-grade invitation?"

Ruan Xingqiao had participated in three World Talents Conventions.

She clearly understood the level of the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy.

At best, they were on the same level as her Qianqiu Mountain.

It was just that the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy had more heritage, stayed out of most conflicts, and controlled more Secret Realm resources.

What truly talented Disciple would be sent to Meifeng Mountain?

As Ruan Xingqiao finished speaking, the previously assertive guard's expression suddenly changed.

"This year, the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy truly has a Prodigy who received a Tian-grade invitation.

Please wait a moment, everyone. I will report this immediately and inquire."

The guard was very cautious; he already sensed something was amiss.

Generally, even if someone was trying to bluff, they wouldn't claim involvement with the Tian-grade Talent Conference.

There were only a handful of people attending the Tian-grade Talent Conference, making verification easy.

The guard didn't even ask Li Yuan for an invitation.

For the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering, one indeed had to carry the invitation; losing it meant forfeiting the qualification.

But for the Tian-grade Talent Conference, one only needed to bring oneself and give their name.

Most who attended the Tian-grade Talent Conference gave their invitations to their servants, who would go ahead to the venue to prepare and arrange things.

Seeing the guard's change in attitude, the few who had been making sarcastic remarks alongside Ruan Xingqiao also seemed to quiet down.

For a fleeting moment, Ruan Xingqiao felt a twinge of worry, but it quickly vanished.

She believed she understood this person's talent and potential all too well.

If he hadn't borne some resemblance to Meng Guidu, he would have been a minor character she wouldn't have even glanced at twice.

A nobody she could eliminate if the opportunity arose.

How could a Tian-grade Talent Conference invitation possibly be given to him?

Even following as a servant into the Tian-grade Talent Conference seemed like a reach for Li Yuan in Ruan Xingqiao's eyes.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the guard returned.

Following behind him was Liang Duqiu.

Now, the guard's face wore an obsequious smile as he hurried towards Li Yuan.

Not only was his expression fawning, but his body also instinctively bowed.

"It has been confirmed that Young Master Li Yuan of the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy holds a Tian-grade invitation.

I have already reported the earlier slander to the City Lord.

According to Young Master Li Yuan's wishes, how should we deal with her?"

The guard was quite skilled with words, immediately distancing himself from the problem.

It was all Ruan Xingqiao's slander; any punishment should be directed at her.

"My opinion?

Then punish her severely within the limits of your authority."

After throwing out these words, Li Yuan followed Liang Duqiu further into the depths of the City Lord's Manor.

Ruan Xingqiao was here for the Earth-Rank Young Talents Gathering. The Yongle City City Lord's Manor did not have the power of life and death over her.

The most they could do was revoke Ruan Xingqiao's qualification to participate in the Talent Convention.

At this moment, Ruan Xingqiao felt somewhat dazed. Everything before her seemed unreal...