Chapter 171 (1/2)
The two faced and forreeted each other
The battle that was about to start will be the last, it will also be the match that determines first place upon the First Banner for the Grand Examination; thus, in comparison to the previous matches, the atmosphere was naturally a little different
The second floor as opened and the ies were all by theside; the Li Palace clergy tasked with supervising the exam had also moved to the balustrade
This wasn’t for getting a better view, but a sign of respect for the two exa in this match
Once again, Chen Chang Sheng and Gou Han shi+ did a for, but this time, it was towards those up on the second floor
It was at thissound could be heard within the tower, subsequently, the clergy could be seen gesturing a fores had a change to their expressions and they turned to meet the source of the sound
Leader of the Orthodoxy’s tradition faction – His Eminence, Archbishop Mei Li Sha, had personally arrived at the arena
Due to his age and seniority, but even ainst the Pope, His E within the Orthodoxy had risen inexorably over the past half a year
Prince Chen Liu and Xue Xing Chuan paid their respects; Xu shi+ Ji did a for; finally, the two Archbishops of the Holy Church ere from a different faction than Archbishop Mei Li Sha, half rose froment
His Eht nod
Mo Yu understood the intent behind this Elder personally arriving at the scene, her expression beca
The second floor becareetings in turn; seating was rearranged, tea needed to be brewed and fruit needed to be brought in; for a while, the , had been slightly neglected
For the , thus, the two of them started a conversation
Gou Han shi+ said: “You have given a lot of people a surprise”
Chen Chang Sheng said: “Your luck in the drawings has been fairly good”
This was the truth and not modesty, neither was it modesty with intent to be conceited
Gou Han shi+ quietly looked at him and said: “With your ability, your past half a year in the Capital has been far too peaceful, you shouldn’t be so placid; you have the qualifications to live a little more freely”
Chen Chang Sheng replied: “I didn’t expect you to advise me”
Gou Han shi+ lightly laughed and said: “As people who enjoy reading, we are indeed not overly fond of going out, but this was advice given to o I find it rather sensible, thus, I’ve conveyed the same words to you”
His senior was obviously Qiu Shan Jun
Chen Chang Sheng pondered for a moment, but didn’t continue this line of conversation, instead, he replied to Gou Han shi+’s first topic and said: “I need to live carefully and cautiously, therefore I’ve gotten used to living carefully and cautiously”
Gou Han shi+ didn’t agree and said: “Being careful and cautious is not far fro draconian”
Chen Chang Sheng shook his head, resolutely saying: “It is being careful and cautious”
Gou Han shi+ rehtly baffled tone: “Why?”
“This is so I can explain,” said Chen Chang Sheng
Gou Han shi+ said: “Living carefully and cautiously definitely doesn’t include taking first place upon the First Banner”
Chen Chang Sheng gave a glance towards the second floor and then said: “You were also there that day; you know those words were not said by me”
Gou Han shi+ stared at him directly and said: “It wasn’t said by you, but is it so you have to do?”
Chen Chang Sheng didn’t say anything, tacitly ad it
Gou Han shi+ continued: “That’s why I find it rather contradictory”
Chen Chang Sheng replied: “As I said before, this is so I can’t explain, but it’s not contradictory, because no one enjoys living carefully and cautiously”
At that y member’s voice floated down from the second floor
It was the same line that had been repeated countless times today
“The both of you… are you ready?”
Before the start of the battle, Chen Chang Sheng said soy to Gou Han shi+
“I have to take first place, for this, I’ Zhe Xiu… received money from Orthodox Academy; I did a transaction with him and he promised me to try his best to defeat you, or at the very least, weaken you If he was to ainst me, then he would just directly concede”
Gou Han shi+ felt startled, he remained silent for a time, then said: “No wonder why he was so tenacious”
Upon finishi+ng his words, he started to cough, with his brows lightly clenched, evidently in pain He then looked at Chen Chang Sheng and asked: “You’re not someone that cares for hollow fame, why are you so adamant about the Grand Examination?”
Chen Chang Sheng replied: “As I said before, a lot of things cannot be explained”
Gou Han shi+ didn’t ask further
Chen Chang Sheng hadn’t finished speaking however, he looked at the sword strapped to Gou Han shi+’s waist and asked, with soed for anything?”
The coed for s, especially when it comes to disciples of Li Shan Sword Sect
Not s that are far ive them up
Gou Han shi+ knew that the full form for Li Shan Sword Arts used to be kept at White Emperor City and that it was now at Orthodox Acade to estion
He re while, then shook his head and said: “I am a disciple of Li Mountain, therefore I cannot accept; since it’s our sect’s sword art, in the future, us disciples will use our own strength to return it to Li Mountain instead of using it in a transaction”
Hearing hi didn’t feel any disappoint, in contrast, he felt slightly relieved