Chapter 28

Jin Kechang's thoughts were very simple.

The sword marks on this golden ox, since even Park Jeong-sa values them so much, are enough to prove their power. If they could be brought back to the country and shown to more people, wouldn't that help to cultivate a large number of swordsmen for Daehan State?

Qin Shenglong gave a cold laugh. How could he, who was as shrewd as an old fox, not see through Jin Kechang's thoughts?

"Sorry, we're not selling this ox! I will transfer it to our Jiangbei Martial Arts Academy."

The shamelessness of the people of Daehan State is known to the world. If this golden ox were given to them, and they used it to cultivate a large number of swordsmen, they might come back to harm the Nine Provinces.

Qin Shenglong was not foolish.

"Price is negotiable! We can talk. One hundred million dollars, two hundred million, three hundred million! One billion! Money is not a problem!"

Seeing that Jin Kechang was still trying to persuade them, Du Changfeng smiled slightly.

"This sword mark was made by a top master. His cultivation might not be inferior to your Daehan State's Sword Saint Liu Chengxun. If you take his sword mark without permission and make him angry, I doubt anyone in Daehan State can save you."

Upon hearing this, Jin Kechang broke out in a cold sweat.

He had only thought about buying this good thing back and hadn't considered this aspect.

Indeed, the one who made this sword mark was definitely not an ordinary person. If he took it and upset the other party, it could really cause a big problem.

After a moment, he put on a smile and tried a different approach.

"Dean Qin is right, I was too hasty. However, this sword mark was first discovered by Park Jeong-sa. If he stays in Jianghai City to observe it, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"

Qin Shenglong frowned.

Actually, he didn't want Park Jeong-sa to observe it either.

After all, Park Jeong-sa is from Daehan State. Letting him observe it would definitely be a loss for the Nine Provinces.

Martial arts have no borders, but martial artists have nationalities!

At this moment, Du Changfeng whispered to him:

"Agree to it! Park Jeong-sa has already seen the sword mark and has an impression of it in his mind. Even if you don't let him see it, he has already remembered a lot, and you can't stop him.

Instead, use his fame to do something practical for the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy.

If you admit him into the academy, many applicants will surely be attracted to join the academy due to his reputation.

Moreover, he is a disciple of Daehan State's Sword Saint Liu Chengxun, with considerable swordsmanship skills. Letting him spar with you will definitely enhance your swordsmanship understanding, and it will be a win-win situation!"

Qin Shenglong's eyes lit up.

That's right!

Park Jeong-sa has already seen it, and you can't stop him. Instead, change your mindset and make some profit from it.

However you take it, you must give it back, and even more!

Trying to take advantage of the Nine Provinces is absolutely not allowed.

"Alright! I agree. However, this sword mark is so precious that we can't leave it here. I will take it back to the academy and preserve it.

If Park Jeong-sa wants to continue observing it, he can be an exchange student at the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy."

"What did you say?"

Jin Kechang's face suddenly changed.

Park Jeong-sa is a star among the young generation of Daehan State, a direct disciple of Sword Saint Liu Chengxun! Letting him become an exchange student at a middle-to-lower-level academy like the Jianghai Martial Arts Academy in the Nine Provinces would be a huge loss.

How much fame would this bring to the academy?

Although this sword mark is powerful, Qin Shenglong can't show it to just one person. If he shows it to tens of thousands of people, it won't be as significant for Park Jeong-sa personally!

It's like a powerful move; if only one person knows it, it's a powerful move, but if ten thousand people know it, it becomes common, and anyone could counter it!

"No way!"

Jin Kechang immediately refused!

How could he let others take advantage of Daehan State, when it's always Daehan State that takes advantage of others?

"Then there's no way. I'll take the golden ox first."

"Wait a moment."

Park Jeong-sa immediately stood up.

"I am willing to join the martial arts academy as an exchange student, but only for one year!"

"You're crazy!"

Jin Kechang couldn't help but roar, and Park Jeong-sa spoke again:

"I'm not crazy. Go back and inform my master, he will handle it."

"You—! Oh... you're a lunatic! You're going to ruin me this time."

Qin Shenglong and Du Changfeng exchanged glances and both smiled like old foxes.

They couldn't be called shameless, after all, this is competition between countries.

Since Park Jeong-sa has already seen the sword intent and can't be stopped, they might as well find a way to extract some benefit from him.

Though it's not very honorable, it's good for the Nine Provinces.

...

On the other side, Ye Xiao was in the library and also saw the video of Qin Yuyan and Park Jeong-sa's match.

It wasn't something he wanted to see; he had no interest in Qin Yuyan and Park Jeong-sa's match.

Qin Yuyan is already in that state, how strong could Park Jeong-sa be, even if he is stronger?

It was Gu Hai who, with nothing better to do, insisted on showing it to him.

After watching it, Ye Xiao couldn't help but exhale deeply.

As expected, it's trash!

Completely a waste of his time!

In Ye Xiao's eyes, the match between the two was like children playing house, utterly boring.

Even if both were at the Fifth Rank of the Later Heaven realm, Ye Xiao felt that he could take on ten of them with one hand.

Park Jeong-sa was slightly better, but... to him, he was still trash.

"How about it? Old Ye, impressive, right?"

Ye Xiao nodded in response.

"Very impressive! Great! Awesome!"

"There's even more impressive stuff! Now the forums, Weibo, and social circles are all buzzing about it!"

"Oh? What's happening?"

"It's still about Park Jeong-sa. He came to a roundabout in our Jianghai City and seemed to discover an extremely powerful sword intent. He was so scared that he spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot. Later, he stubbornly sat on the roundabout and refused to leave.

Our Jianghai City is truly a place of outstanding people and natural beauty!

First, a world-class swordsman appeared, and now a sword master!

Why can't I meet someone who will take me as a disciple?"

"Roundabout? Sword mark?"

Ye Xiao's eyebrows slightly raised. It felt familiar.

If he remembered correctly, when he bought breakfast these past two days, he was also at a roundabout. He had used his mental power to slay an evil spirit, and although he had suppressed his strength as much as possible, he seemed to have left a small sword mark on the golden ox at the roundabout.

"Is there a video?"

"Yes!"

Gu Hai immediately found it for Ye Xiao. When Ye Xiao saw the video, his face couldn't help but twitch.

Sure enough!

It's that place!

However, Park Jeong-sa has sharp eyes. How did he notice this?

He didn't use his full strength, and that sword mark was less than two inches long.

Damn, looks like I need to be more careful in the future.

Next time, I'll try to leave no trace at all, otherwise, there will always be some trouble.