Chapter 83

"Master Bai, please."

Under Qin Lanshu's guidance, this master and apprentice slowly entered the central courtyard.

"I wonder why Lord Ling is not here?"

Bai Haiqin walked slowly and asked casually.

Qin Lanshu smiled and said, "My daughter had an unexpected incident at the academy. My husband went to handle it and will be back soon. Tonight, we will hold a banquet at the manor to welcome Master and your distinguished disciple."

"Will Miss Lingchen appear at the banquet?"

The blond youth Cao Potian couldn't help but ask.

Qin Lanshu slightly turned her head, glanced at this spirited and somewhat showy young man, and said nothing.

For some reason, when this seemingly untrained beauty looked at him, Cao Potian felt a sudden shock, as if he were a child who had done something wrong and was caught. He instinctively explained, "It was Senior Brother Wei who asked me to convey his greetings to his fiancée, Miss Lingchen, and to personally deliver a gift he had carefully prepared for her."

Qin Lanshu turned back and did not respond.

Bai Haiqin, as if he had not seen this scene, entered the main hall, sat down in the main seat, took the teacup offered by a servant, sipped it lightly, frowned slightly, and put down the teacup, asking, "Madam Qin, this time, I brought Tian to Yunmeng City not only to fulfill a three-year-old promise with an old friend but also to meet with Old Master Ling. I wonder if Old Master Ling has the time."

Qin Lanshu smiled and said, "My father-in-law has not been at the manor these days. I will send someone to inquire... By the way, the old friend you mentioned just now, could it be Instructor Ding from the Third Academy?"

Bai Haiqin said, "Exactly."

This matter was not a secret.

After all, many of the nobles in Yunmeng City knew about what happened on the night of the sword trial three years ago.

"Perhaps we should set the sword trial this time at the City Lord's residence," Qin Lanshu suggested.

Bai Haiqin nodded and said, "That's fine. If so, we will follow the same rules as last time. Please help me send out the thirty-six invitations, and set the date for ten days from now, on the night of the full moon."

"So, this time, it will also be public?"

Qin Lanshu frowned slightly.

Bai Haiqin said calmly, "In Yunmeng City, there are no small matters."

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The setting sun's afterglow.

The sunset was like blood.

Provincial Third Junior

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Academy.

At the school gate.

Nearly a hundred academy instructors appeared simultaneously.

They lined up on both sides of the school gate, wearing uniform instructor uniforms, smiling, discussing, and looking forward, their gazes fixed on the distance, as if waiting to welcome the arrival of a distinguished person.

As one of the seven major academies in Yunmeng City, although it had lost its former glory in recent years and could not compare with other academies, it still had considerable influence in the city due to the Northern Sea Empire's emphasis on education and the academy being a martial school.

The gathering of so many academy instructors was still a force to be reckoned with.

"What's going on? This is quite a grand occasion."

"So many instructors, all experts, are lining up to wait for someone?"

"Is a powerful figure from the Education Department coming to inspect?"

Many citizens and passersby around the school gate were attracted by this scene, feeling quite surprised. They gathered in various places, pointing and whispering, very curious.

And those who had been surrounding the school for over ten days to deal with the wastrel Lin Beichen also became more restrained.

"Everyone, show some sense, step back a bit, don't obstruct the distinguished person."

"Remember, we are dealing with Lin Beichen, not the Third Academy. We can't afford to offend these instructors."

"See that man in the green brocade robe at the front? Don't provoke him. He is the second-year head of the Third Academy, Chu Hen, nicknamed 'Toxic Yama.' He is a tough character and very protective. Stay clear of him."

Some of the gang members, courtyard leaders, and mercenary captains who had been surrounding the school to deal with Lin Beichen quickly warned their subordinates not to act rashly and offend the instructors at such a time.

But who were these martial instructors waiting for?

As time passed, people's curiosity grew stronger.

Suddenly—

"Here they come, they're almost here, already at the city gate."

Hoofbeats could be heard.

The young instructor on horseback shouted from a distance.

Chu Hen's smile instantly blossomed, and he turned to look at the lined-up instructors, saying, "Everyone, get ready..."

A moment later.

The academy carriage, pulled by a swift beast, finally galloped from the distance on the Third Avenue.

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gazes fell on the carriage.

"Who could it be?"

"Who is the distinguished person in the carriage?"

"It seems the Third Academy's carriage went to pick them up personally."

"The driver is an academy instructor..."

The crowd was once again filled with surprise and anticipation. After waiting for a full incense stick's time, many people's curiosity reached its peak.

The carriage stopped at the school gate.

The lined-up instructors immediately burst into thunderous applause.

Chu Hen laughed loudly and stepped forward, saying, "Ha, the young hero, finally back with honors."

The carriage door opened.

The first to jump out was Wu Xiaofang.

His bruised face clearly showed he had just been beaten, as if he were fleeing from something monstrous in the carriage...

This made the crowd, who had been staring at the carriage door, pause in confusion.

What's going on?

Then out came Mu Xinyue.

The beauty of the commoner goddess was still striking, even though she looked slightly haggard, as if she had just been crying, which still made many onlookers brighten up.

But in the next moment, amidst a chorus of astonishment, the citizens saw Chu Hen, as if disposing of garbage, casually push Wu Xiaofang and Mu Xinyue to the side, not even glancing at them for a moment.

Then another person emerged from the carriage.

The charming and classical-looking girl, Yue Hongxiang.

This time, Chu Hen did not ignore her but stepped forward and gently patted Yue Hongxiang's shoulder, saying, "Yue, you've worked hard. The academy will remember the glory you have won for us."

Could it be that so many instructors were waiting for this girl?

Many citizens wondered curiously.

What is her background?

But in the next moment, another figure emerged from the carriage.

A young boy.

Instantly, the applause from the lined-up instructors rose several octaves, as if a gentle stream had suddenly turned into a raging flood, accompanied by various cheers.

"Ha, you little rascal, you didn't let me down."

Chu Hen rushed forward and hugged the boy, as if he had found his long-lost son.