Chapter 336: Madam Ling’s Guess (1/2)

Chapter 336: Madam Ling’s Guess

Translator: IreneEditor: X/TYZ

Only half a section of the grass sword was left in Ai Hui’s hand but Ai Hui stood steady and dust-free.

Amid the sea of silence, he threw away the sword in his hand and said with ease, ”Please get me a new sword.”

As if awakening from a dream, the teachers standing at the side hurriedly handed over their swords to Ai Hui and felt embarrassed upon realizing that many others had also offered their swords.

Ai Hui took a sword from the nearest teacher and thanked him.

He then gave the others a slight bow. ”Thank you everyone.”

People were only now coming back to their senses and a clamor broke out.

The students were excited and in disbelief. Many had both hands on their heads as they mumbled about things that they, themselves, could not hear. They had seen many who managed to break the sword formations, especially the first one since it was the easiest. The fastest record was a minute and ten seconds.

So far, Chu Zhaoyang was the slowest contender.

Yet, it was this fact that shook them completely. They had never seen a sword formation being destroyed and falling into ruins. The same voice echoed in all their minds, ”How’s that possible?”

How was that possible?

Qin Xian opened his eyes wide as the same question filled his mind. He already had an idea when he saw that seven minutes had passed, but to have that scene unfold right before his eyes was still a shocking experience.

Lian Junyu had both hands over her mouth, and her face was overwhelmed with shock.

The grass swords had scattered all over the place due to the surging force from the formation. It was as if a violent beast had just trampled across this area.

Ai Hui felt rather embarrassed. ”I am so sorry to have destroyed the sword formation. I’m willing to compensate.”

He had no choice and had been pondering how to carry out his mission of sneaking into the main institution. His conclusion was that he needed to impress and shock them.

It appeared that he had accomplished his goal.

However, to come over to someone else’s territory, make use of their sword formation, and still act so arrogantly, was this not considered bullying?

Okay, maybe a little, but to complete his mission, he really could not care that much! Plus, why did he feel… slightly pleased? That final blow had really given him an adrenaline rush.

Hey, hey, hey, calm down. Unlike Fatty, he was not an immoral fellow!

Qin Xian reacted by laughing joyously. ”Don’t say that, Brother Chu. We are more than happy that it’s broken since it means that we, the swordsmen, are powerful. Do not feel apologetic. You’ve really opened up our eyes. This experience is far more valuable than the sword formation and also proves something.”

He deliberately pause before continuing in a deadpan manner, ”It was the right choice to use grass swords when deriving a sword formation.”

Those around roared with laughter, and even Ai Hui could not resist revealing a slight smile.

It had to be said that Qin Xian was an extremely charming fellow. He was likeable and approachable.

”The next formation then?”

”To the next!” Qin Xian added as a reminder, ”Please do not go easy, Brother Chu. It’s fine if you destroy it. It will teach the younger ones a little something—that there’s always a higher mountain to climb. Plus, grass swords aren’t expensive and they’re easily replaceable.”

The last sentence caused the crowd to erupt into laughter once more.

Ai Hui laughed out loud. Carrying the grass sword, he walked upright and unafraid toward the second sword formation.

With unhurried steps, Ai Hui felt carefree and relaxed Looking from the back, however, there was a mighty aura that surrounded him. Those who witnessed this sight could not help but feel admiration.

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The Ling residence, Golden Eagle Study Room.

The servants all knew that the family head would only call for his wife if he had met with a challenging situation.

According to the rules set by the older generation, the women in Ling residence were not allowed to enter the study. However, when it came to this particular madam, there was no restriction at all. The servants felt it was reasonable. Even the housekeeper who had served the residence for over 50 years and across two generations felt it was reasonable. No one had an objections.

Madam Ling had proven too many times that she was knowledgeable, experienced, and a good judge. When the old family head was still healthy, even he was full of praise when it came to this daughter-in-law of his.

When Madam Ling was young, she was not considered the most notable young aristocrat.

Back in the day, the most famous figure, also referred to as ”Flower of Aristocratic Families”, was Ye Lin. Ye Lin was born into the most respectable family in all of the Avalon of Five Elements and later married the only son of the Elders Guild’s Great Elder.