86 Suspicion and probing (2/2)
Ever since the academy elder’s ascension to the stage, the audience watched quietly. After hearing his announcement, they started discussing fervently.
”To think that at the end, Fang Yuan had the last laugh!”
”He’s merely a C grade, but he beat the Rank two Fang Zheng who has a Jade Skin Gu, did he cheat?”
”Probably not, from the academy elder’s personal treatment and probing. If he did not find any problems, Fang Yuan probably did not cheat.”
”Fang Yuan’s fists were greatly injured, that’s normal. But as a fifteen year old, having such strength that surpasses an adult by far, isn’t it suspicious?”
”What is there to be suspicious about? There are always people who are born with strange talents. Either super strength, or super smart, actually Fang Yuan’s strength isn’t that scary, think about that guy.” The speaking Gu Master indicated at the standing Chi Shan.
People were immediately enlightened, ”Oh yes. When Chi Shan was still a kid, his strength was already greater than an adult, is Fang Yuan also such a monster?”
”That has to be it. When Fang Yuan was young, he could make poems. Those poems were famous around the village back then. We thought he was an A grade, but he turned out to be C grade, but it seems heaven has other plans and compensated him with strength.”
”He is still a C grade anyway, if he was B grade he would be another Chi Shan. Hmph, nothing to be envious about, a Gu Master’s cultivation relies on their talent. If I can get a Black Boar Gu in the future, I would have even greater strength than him. That is nothing much, he can only be arrogant for a while.” Some people shrugged, speaking unconcernedly.
Fang Yuan walked down the stage, his eyes picking up the people’s discussions as he smirked coldly inside his heart.
The Liquor worm’s origin was already perfectly explained by Fang Yuan, but once the Jade Skin Gu was exposed, Fang Yuan would not be able to explain it. Thus, he had to keep this secret and could not use it in public.
As for these people’s thoughts and explanations, it was the direction Fang Yuan wanted them to go. Or rather, even if the higher-ups were suspicious, they would only be suspicious of his mysterious backer.
”Half a year ago, I risked the danger and used the wild boar tusks to create a second layer of protection at the camp. It is finally coming into play.” Fang Yuan eyes were dark like the abyss.
The Gu Yue clan leader did not sit down. He kept on standing and frowning deeply.
This matter had developed out of his control.
Fang Yuan getting first place, he did not really care much. It was just a year end exam’s first place, it was nothing significant.
He was worried about Gu Yue Fang Zheng.
Undeniably, today’s impact was too great on Fang Zheng.
If Fang Zheng was beaten completely from the start and lost the fight, so be it. But it just had to be at the point where he used his full strength and got a huge confidence boost, that he was sent sprawling by Fang Yuan’s two fists.
Such a psychological trauma might negatively impact his growth.
”Under my guidance and arrangement, Fang Zheng was the first to advance to upper stage, peak stage and Rank two initial stage, continuously gaining success and confidence. But this confidence is probably gone by now. Sigh, my hard work has all gone up like smoke.” Gu Yue Bo sighed deeply, naturally gaining a little sense of disgust and loathing towards Fang Yuan.
If Fang Yuan had lost to Fang Zheng, everything would have been perfect.
But he actually won, that is too… infuriating.
Not only the clan leader, but the other clan elders’ were also full of solemn and complex gazes.
”Fang Yuan’s strength is actually so huge, is he really a monster like Chi Shan?”
”Actually, he was strange from young, making poems when he was younger than ten, so his strength getting larger as he grew up is nothing strange.”
”But there is another possibility, and that is human action. Fang Yuan has a mysterious backer, maybe the backer assisted him.”
”But the person behind him, who could it be?”
The clan elders’ hearts were overturning, but their expressions said otherwise.
Clan leader Gu Yue Bo went silent before revealing a smile, saying, ”Fang Yuan, getting first place with a C grade talent, this is an unprecedented grand feat! Becoming first place, you have a hundred primeval stones as reward and also Gu worm choosing priority. Now, I shall reward you further, you can choose any small group you want and join it. Regardless of the group, whichever one you want, just say it and you can join!”
Upon saying so, all the Rank two Gu Masters and students stared at Fang Yuan in envy.
Small groups had their differences too, and joining a good group meant a bright future. Gu Yue Bo’s reward was very generous.
”Although I made this decision on the spot, I believe the clan elders here would agree with me,” Gu Yue Bo smiled even more intensely, looking at the clan elders beside him.
With Gu Yue Chi Lian and Gu Yue Mo Chen as the head of the clan elders, all of their faces were grim and some even frowned, but no one stopped him.
Fang Yuan’s heart jumped.
Trouble had come.
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Will continue tomorrow, good night (u_u)/