Chapter 76

Outside the Jingyun Martial Academy, at the Star Plucking Tower.

In the luxurious private room on the top floor of this grand restaurant, the atmosphere of the banquet was lively.

Oriental Lingtian, with a spirited air, raised the crystal cup in his hand, stood up, and said with a smile, "Let's raise a toast to celebrate Senior Brother Wei's victory in the life-and-death match and his promotion to the Upper Academy!"

As a member of the Jingyun Eastern family, although not of the main lineage, the aura of a superior that this young man exuded made people dare not underestimate him in the slightest.

Wei Changfeng, Li Chen, and Tie Yi all stood up together.

Wei Changfeng was invited to the Star Plucking Tower by Oriental Lingtian through Li Chen. This young man from the Eastern family did not even go to the martial arts arena to watch the match but waited here for the final result all along.

When leaving the martial academy, Wei Changfeng brought Tie Yi, who was waiting outside, along with him.

Even so, in this luxurious private room, apart from the serving maids, there were only four people gathered for the banquet, more like a private meeting among friends.

Wei Changfeng smiled and said, "Thank you for the grand banquet, Senior Brother Lingtian. I'll drink first as a sign of respect!"

Due to his promotion to the Upper Academy, Oriental Lingtian's way of addressing Wei Changfeng became the same as Li Chen's, but he would not be so arrogant as to accept it carelessly.

Even after becoming a disciple of the Upper Academy and joining Eastern Cai Bai's door, Wei Changfeng knew that he still had a significant gap compared to the carefully cultivated genius disciples of the five major families in the Jingyun Martial Academy!

Winning without arrogance, he still adhered to the principle of being low-key and steady.

He drank the full cup of aged fine wine in one gulp, as if a line of fire had entered his abdomen, making his entire body feel as if it were burning, and soon he felt warm and comfortable.

"Good wine!"

Wei Changfeng couldn't help but praise.

Oriental Lingtian smiled and said, "This is Fire Fruit Wine from the Western Regions, aged for at least twenty years. If we hadn't booked this place in advance, it would have been hard to taste it!"

Wei Changfeng nodded and said, "Senior Brother Lingtian has put a lot of thought into it!"

Booking the luxurious private room on the top floor of the Star Plucking Tower was certainly not a big problem for Oriental Lingtian, but reserving it in advance for the celebration was truly commendable.

Before the martial academy's small competition, most people did not expect Wei Changfeng to defeat Hao Xiong. The odds in the如意赌坊 (Ruyi Gambling Hall) were enough to show everything.

Reserving the private room in advance was a small matter, but if Wei Changfeng lost, he would surely become a laughingstock!

For a member of a prestigious family, sometimes face is even more important than life.

Oriental Lingtian took a big risk, and he won!

So, even though there was a suspicion of being used as a pawn, Wei Changfeng still intended to strengthen his relationship with Oriental Lingtian.

Having Oriental Lingtian as an ally, he would not be isolated in the Upper Academy.

As for Oriental Lingtian not yet being a disciple of the Upper Academy, that was not a problem at all.

In a month, it would be the martial academy's grand competition!

After reseating, Oriental Lingtian smiled and said, "It's my duty. I've been busy with cultivation recently and haven't had a chance to gather with you, Senior Brother. This invitation is like offering a flower to Buddha, using someone else's money!"

Wei Changfeng couldn't help but smile.

He knew that Oriental Lingtian had placed a heavy bet on him, and from the satisfied look on the other's face, he could guess the amount.

A sumptuous lunch was indeed nothing!

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became even more lively.

Oriental Lingtian had excellent eloquence, not very old in age, but with considerable experience. He could easily liven up the atmosphere by casually telling some interesting stories.

With Li Chen playing the role of the foil, even with only four people, there was no feeling of coldness.

Wei Changfeng knew that Oriental Lingtian definitely had something to discuss with him, not just to celebrate the victory. However, since the other had not spoken yet, he was happy to play dumb.

When the meal was almost over, Oriental Lingtian nodded at Li Chen.

The latter understood and stood up, instructing the maids, "Clear the plates and bring in seasonal fruits and pastries."

Two maids immediately came forward, cleared the dining table and utensils, and replaced them with a new tea table.

Tea and pastries were quickly served.

Li Chen said, "Big Brother Tie, do you like playing chess? How about we play a game in the next room?"

Playing chess was clearly an excuse; the real purpose was to leave the private room for Wei Changfeng and Oriental Lingtian to have a private conversation.

Tie Yi was not a fool and understood the other's intention.

As a family retainer, being brought here by Wei Changfeng and treated as a friend, sitting at the same table with the young master of the Eastern family, he was truly grateful and even felt honored.

However, he still clearly knew his place and looked at Wei Changfeng.

Wei Changfeng nodded imperceptibly.

Tie Yi immediately stood up and smiled, "No problem!"

Thus, the two left the private room, also dismissing the maids, to facilitate Wei Changfeng and Oriental Lingtian's conversation.

When the private room door was closed again, Oriental Lingtian's expression changed.

He asked in a serious tone, "Senior Brother Wei, may I ask if you have obtained a quota from Master Eastern?"

Oriental Lingtian's first question surprised Wei Changfeng a bit.

But thinking about the other's surname and status, he was relieved: "Senior Brother Lingtian, why do you ask?"

Oriental Lingtian said frankly, "Because this question is really important to me. Please be honest, Senior Brother Wei, and I, Oriental Lingtian, will be very grateful!"

Wei Changfeng immediately understood.

Oriental Lingtian clearly knew that Eastern Cai Bai had direct selection quotas and intended to compete for them, but he did not know if these quotas had already been assigned.

After some thought, he still told the other the truth: "I have not obtained a quota from my master, but my master's three quotas have all been used up!"

When Wei Changfeng answered the first part, Oriental Lingtian's face still showed a smile, but it quickly turned into a bitter smile: "Auntie is really..."

Oriental Lingtian did not continue, probably out of frustration.

Wei Changfeng, however, saw a glimpse of the relationship between his master and the family, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is my master your aunt?"

Oriental Lingtian shook his head and said somewhat dejectedly, "If she were my aunt, it would be better..."

He quickly regained his spirits: "This is good, at least I won't have false hopes and won't waste time!"

The young man from the Eastern family looked straight at Wei Changfeng and asked, "So, Senior Brother Wei, do you also want to compete for the nine quotas of the Cloud Sea Mountain's Dragon and Phoenix Selection?"

Wei Changfeng replied without hesitation, "Of course I want to, but my current strength is still far from enough!"

This was absolutely true, as even the weakest disciple in the Upper Academy had the cultivation of the Seventh Level of Body Tempering.

And there were nearly a hundred disciples in the Upper Academy, with no shortage of those at the Qi Condensation stage.

Their strength and foundation were far beyond what Hao Xiong could compare to, all of them geniuses!

The only thing that gave Wei Changfeng some confidence was that there were still two months until the Dragon and Phoenix Selection on the third day of the third month. He had used one month to break through to the Sixth Level of Body Tempering, and he was confident he could continue to improve his strength.

"Indeed!"

Oriental Lingtian nodded in agreement, "There are many experts in the Upper Academy, and we are far behind. It's really difficult to compete for this opportunity!"

He suddenly changed the subject: "However, what you should consider first is not the Dragon and Phoenix Selection."

Wei Changfeng was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Oriental Lingtian said in a serious tone, "The martial academy's grand competition!"

It turned out that in the Jingyun Martial Academy's grand competition, besides the ten strongest disciples of the Lower Academy advancing to the Upper Academy through mutual matches, they were also allowed to directly challenge the Upper Academy disciples!

Under normal circumstances, during the grand competition, Upper Academy disciples could not refuse challenges from Lower Academy disciples unless they gave up their positions.

This rule kept the Upper Academy disciples always alert, preventing them from becoming complacent after advancing.

Of course, such challenges were not without limits. First, an Upper Academy disciple could only accept one challenge. If multiple Lower Academy disciples challenged simultaneously, they would first have to determine the winner, who would then have the right to challenge.

Additionally, as the challenger, if the challenge failed, they could not challenge other Upper Academy disciples again.

Wei Changfeng should have known this, as his predecessor had spent three years in the martial academy. However, many of the predecessor's memories had gradually faded from his mind, so he needed Oriental Lingtian to remind him.

If it were the grand competition a month later, among all the Upper Academy disciples, who was most likely to be challenged? It would be none other than Wei Changfeng!

In the eyes of many, Wei Changfeng's victory over Hao Xiong and his special promotion to the Upper Academy was purely a stroke of luck, not a reflection of his strength.

In such a situation, countless Lower Academy disciples would be eager to challenge him!

Newly promoted Upper Academy disciples usually had a year to improve their cultivation and strength, preparing to face challenges from Lower Academy disciples during the grand competition.

But Wei Changfeng had only one month!

Just one month!

Understanding the new trouble he would face, Wei Changfeng did not feel the slightest bit of dejection or unease. He said calmly, "This is not bad, at least it reminds me not to slack off for a moment!"

He raised the teacup in his hand and smiled, "I don't know who my opponent will be, but I'm actually looking forward to it!"

Oriental Lingtian looked at Wei Changfeng, and for the first time, admiration appeared in his eyes.

He chose this moment to remind Wei Changfeng for a reason.

And Wei Changfeng's performance truly made this young man from the Eastern family look at him with new eyes!

He pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "If your opponent is Oriental Haoyang, then please defeat him and prevent him from advancing to the Upper Academy!"

Oriental Haoyang?

If the opponent were really Oriental Haoyang, that would be truly interesting!

Wei Changfeng smiled, "As you wish!"

No matter who it is, no one should think of blocking his path in martial arts!

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