Chapter 252 (1/2)

”Why should XiMen Qing be the one to come up with all the questions?”

”That’s right, why should it be him? Don’t tell me it is just because he is more good-looking than others?”

”Who is XiMen Qing? Never heard of him before…”

Before the person on stage could finish what he had to say, a large commotion broke out in the surroundings with protests coming from all around. Together with the effect of Ling Chi and the others fanning the flames, and Yu ManTian, DongFang JingLei and NanGong TianHu adding fuel to the fire, the Smoky Thea Tower broke out into a large commotion. Whistles could be heard coming from all around with people jeering loudly. How did this look like a scholarly meet? It looked more like a gathering of bandits! A few scholars couldn't help but shake their heads in disappointment, feeling as though their originally good mood was lost.

Finally, a few famous scholars took the initiative to quiet the crowd and a few of them had a discussion with Mister Qin. Finally, they decided that all the great families would take turns to pose a question each. However, the XiMen Family wasn’t happy with that and insisted that the party who posed the question could choose any family to answer it.

Everyone knew that the XiMen Family wanted this rule so they could make life difficult for Ling Tian and make a fool out of him. Thus, all the scholars couldn't help but hesitate about accepting this condition. Finally, Mister Qin looked towards Ling Tian and agreed to this condition upon receiving a confirmation nod from him.

The curtains of the XiMen Family’s Extreme Joy Chamber were lifted and XiMen Qing walked out. An amiable smile could be seen on his face, as though nothing had happened before this and he had never been humiliated by Ling Tian.

Many people couldn't help but nod their heads in praise, praising how XiMen Qing was indeed extraordinary. He was actually able to keep up appearances despite suffering such a huge humiliation! The self-control he had wasn't something an ordinary person could compare to!

Ling Tian shook his head as the excitement on his face faded away.

Off to the side, Meng LiGe who had been observing Ling Tian’s action couldn't help but ask, ”It seems as though young n.o.ble doesn’t think highly of young n.o.ble XiMen?”

Ling Tian looked towards Meng LiGe and didn't reveal any intentions of recruiting him. After all, this would only serve to scare him away. With regards to Meng LiGe, Ling Tian already had a plan in his heart. With a smile, Ling Tian replied, ”Mister, please don’t joke around with me. Does Mister think that I should think highly of XiMen Qing?”

Meng LiGe twiddled with his beard as a wise look could be seen in his eyes. With a chuckle, he replied, ”Why does young n.o.ble say that?”

Ling Tian smiled slightly and began to tell a story, ”There once was a peerless sword master who had not met a worthy opponent for many years. He was extremely lonely and yearned for the day he could be defeated. However, he just couldn't find a worthy opponent and could only lament about this misfortune. One day, another famous swordsman issued a challenge to him. Do you think he would be happy or sad?”

Meng LiGe didn't expect Ling Tian to suddenly tell him a story and was taken aback for a moment. However, Meng LiGe was certain that Ling Tian had his reasons and listened with a smile.

”This peerless sword master had been lonely for far too long and rushed to the designated location excitedly, looking forward to having a satisfying battle!” Ling Tian continued his story, ”However, the sword master was disappointed to find out that the swordsman who had issued him the challenge was a mere three-year-old child!” Ling Tian smiled at Meng LiGe, ”At this moment, XiMen Qing is like that three-year-old child to me. This young n.o.ble is extremely disappointed. What does Mister think?”

Meng LiGe’s eyes revealed a smile as he asked, ”Why does young n.o.ble say that?”

”Why does Mister ask such an obvious question?”

”I’d like to hear the details.”

Ling Tian laughed and said, ”Since Mister wants to force Ling Tian, Ling Tian will explain himself. If XiMen Qing was able to immediately walk out unfazed after what I just said, he might be a worthy opponent for me! However,” Ling Tian said slowly, ”he was ten minutes too late!”

As he finished what he had to say, Ling Tian turned around and looked at the stage.

Meng LiGe fell into deep thought and looked at Ling Tian with a look of praise. He is indeed extraordinary! If XiMen Qing was able to walk out without any delay, his self-control would make him a formidable opponent! However, he was ten minutes too late. While it wasn’t a long time, his lack of mental fort.i.tude had already proven the fact that he wasn’t an exceptional individual! Thus, Ling Tian no longer placed XiMen Qing in his sights! XiMen Qing wasn't anyone to be feared!

A shout could then be heard from the outside, ”Mister Meng, please.”

It turns out, the scholars had decided to select a few judges and XiMen Qing had immediately suggested two famous individuals: Mister Qin and Meng LiGe! Since XiMen Qing wanted to humiliate Ling Tian, how could he leave two experts by Ling Tian’s side?

The six chosen judges gave a humble bow in the center of the stage and greeted the audience. While the six of them didn't know each other personally, they had all heard about each other’s reputation. Now that they were able to meet each other, they were naturally elated!