Chapter 297 (2/2)
The two of them continued walking. Lilia did not say a single word, and Kite eventually stopped as well. He was a young man in his youth, after all, and did not have enough patience. He could not help but ask, “Lilia, what would it take for you to be willing to talk to me? Am I that detestable?”
Lilia looked behind Kite, and looking at her gaze, Kite could not help but turn around as well. He saw a book merchant pushing a cart and promoting his products.
“Unrivalled talent, Fang Xingjian! Cleared all seven levels of the Pantheon Monument in the Regional Selection! Broke through all four stages to the Killing Techniques Palace consecutively within a day! The secret record behind Fang Xingjian’s sword training! Those who wish to buy a copy of it, please head over here! Don’t pass this opportunity by! If you were to miss out on the secrets behind how Fang Xingjian got strong, you’ll regret it for life!”
The merchant continued to shout out loud, and many students were queuing up to purchase a copy of the book.
Kite frowned. “Isn’t this Fang Xingjian too arrogant, publishing a book so early? Unrivalled talent? Isn’t he afraid of making a laughing stock out of himself to the people from the other regions?”
As his academy’s top student, Kite was instinctively repulsed by other geniuses close to his age. He himself was seventeen years old, the same as Fang Xingjian. This made him detest Fang Xingjian even more.
However, Lilia smiled and said, “Then as long as you can clear all seven levels of the Pantheon Monument and get through the Killing Techniques Palace within a day, I’ll talk to you.
“I’ll be honest with you. The partner I hope to find in the future is a genius like Fang Xingjian.”
Hearing Lilia’s words, Kite was dumbfounded. Regardless of whether it was clearing all seven levels of the Pantheon Monument or getting through the Killing Techniques Palace within a day, they were both results which could not be surpassed. They were things that many level 29 Conferred Knights would not even dare to think of, let alone Kite.
It was one thing for Kite to criticize Fang Xingjian, but it was impossible for him to do what Fang Xingjian had done.
Kite was speechless and could only watch as Lilia ran over to the book merchant to get a copy of the book.
Kite let out a cold snort, crushed the newspapers in his hand instantly, and headed home angrily.
His house was also in the Great Western City’s aristocratic district. Upon entering the hall, he noticed that his mother was already waiting for him. When she saw him, she waved him over, “Kite, come meet your aunt and your uncle. They came all the way from Harvest City.”
“Oh, this must be Kite? He looks so handsome.”
“What’s the use of appearances?” Kite’s mother smiled and said, “Who looks at appearances these days?”
Kite stood there while smiling, as if he was a statue free for others to appraise. He had long gotten used to such conversations.
“He’s amazing even if we’re looking at abilities. Kite should already have the ability to become a Knight, right? When will he be participating in the Prefectural Selection?”
“Next year.” Every time this issue was brought up, Kite and his mother would feel extremely proud, “This child could have passed the Prefectural Selection long ago, but we’re worried that he’s too young and knows no restraint, thus we decided to put him through the mill for a few more years.”
“Kite is really outstanding, unlike that son of mine who only knows how to get into promiscuous relationships with women. I should find some time to let him come over and learn from Kite.”
Kite appeared to be slightly impatient, but in fact, every time the seniors praised him, he could not help but feel slightly proud.
However, in the next moment, his aunt suddenly took out a book and said, “Oh right,I bought this book on my way here. It’s supposed to be the biography of Fang Xingjian. It even has the secrets to his sword arts mastery. You’ve heard of Fang Xingjian, right?”