Chapter 811
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Upon hearing this, Wang BoKun, who was usually stern and unsmiling, replied in a calm voice, “Although my son Wang Teng is quite capable, this Hundred Kingdoms’ Martial Contest is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It’s still uncertain whether he can make it into the top seven.”
“Instead, I think your son Lv Qingsong has a much better chance.”
“Lv Qingsong is such a steady and capable young man. Wang Teng, that good-for-nothing, is just a martial arts fanatic…”
“He doesn’t know how to weigh his actions properly and won’t end up well.”
Wang BoKun was usually a man of few words, but whenever he talked about his son Wang Teng, he became more talkative. As one of the ten great protectors of the Giant Sword Sect, his own swordsmanship was also extraordinary. Unfortunately, in the land of Qingzhou, when it came to swordsmanship, Su Xuanye was always first, and Wang BoKun was second. However, Wang BoKun’s son, Wang Teng, was currently the strongest prodigy in the Giant Sword Sect, without a doubt. Even Lv Qingsong and Qing Shan combined couldn’t match Wang Teng. Therefore, not only did Wang BoKun dote on his son, but the entire Giant Sword Sect also treasured Wang Teng as a precious asset.
Lv Shanhai laughed heartily and said, “I think Qingsong won’t even make it into the top ten.”
Changing the subject, Lv Shanhai turned to Mu Junli and said with a smile, “I actually think that QiQi has a good chance.”
Hearing this, Mu Junli quickly waved his hands and said, “Come on, come on, don’t tease me, Brother Lv.”
“QiQi would be doing well just to reach the seventh level of the Yuanfu Realm this time.”
Lv Shanhai smiled and looked at Mu Junli and Wang BoKun, then suddenly said, “Wang Teng has extraordinary talent, and QiQi is not far behind. She is also incredibly beautiful. I think your two families could become in-laws!”
Upon hearing this, neither Wang BoKun nor Mu Junli responded.
“What’s the matter? Wang BoKun, aren’t you pleased?” Lv Shanhai continued.
Wang BoKun took a sip of wine and immediately said with a smile, “I would be delighted, but I’m afraid I might be too presumptuous!”
Mu Junli waved his hands again and said with a wry smile, “Brother Wang, you are the one who is good at teasing people.”
On the side of the Giant Sword Sect, the three protectors were enjoying themselves in high spirits.
On the side of the Taiqing Palace, the palace master Jiang Taiyuan sat calmly with his eyes closed, waiting without any sign of impatience. This time, Taiqing Palace had three representatives: the Great Sage, the Great Spirit, and Hua Cangyu. Especially Hua Cangyu—making it into the top seven was a foregone conclusion!
On the side of the Tianyan Empire, Prince Tianming, dressed in a python robe and exuding an extraordinary demeanor, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the mountain exit. Behind him, several strong warriors of the Tianyan Empire were also eagerly waiting. Among them, the most remarkable was a middle-aged man standing to the left of Prince Tianming. He had an average build, was dressed in luxurious silk, and had a somewhat indifferent look in his eyes.
“Brother Donglai, you seem quite unconcerned about your two sons,” Prince Tianming said with a smile.
Xu Donglai!
The head of the Xu family in the Tianyan Empire and a key minister of the empire. Xu Donglai shook his head and said, “How can I not worry? But… worrying won’t change anything.”
Prince Tianming laughed heartily and said, “That’s true. I wonder which of the children—Tianxu, Tian Zhiheng, Xu Qingtian, Xu Qingfeng—will make it into the top seven!”
At this point, Xu Donglai clasped his hands and said, “Your Highness, please don’t tease me. The two princes will surely make it into the top seven. As for my two sons…”
“Ah, Brother Donglai, there’s no need for formalities between us,” Prince Tianming said with a smile. “I know your two sons are close to Prince Tian Zhiheng, the seventeenth prince, and that your family supports the young seventeenth prince.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Donglai’s expression changed slightly. Prince Tianming continued with a smile, “Brother Donglai, there’s no need to worry. Such alliances between noble families and princes are quite common in our Tianyan Empire!”
“Our emperor has never been prejudiced against such relationships.”
In most empires, a close alliance between a pillar family and a prince might raise suspicions in the emperor’s heart. However, the current emperor of the Tianyan Empire was no ordinary ruler. In fact, he encouraged interactions between the princes and the great families. At this moment, Xu Donglai glanced around and then asked in a low voice, “Prince Ming, can you tell me honestly, which prince does the emperor favor the most now?”
