Chapter 94

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Chapter 94: I’m Going After You

After some arguing, both sides revealed their trump cards. In the end, Su Yucheng presented the Tianyuan Decree, inviting Yi Qianmo to practice in the inner mansion.

However, Yi Qianmo remained unmoved, which left Su Yucheng and Su Muyu very disappointed. In fact, the conditions proposed by Minister Professor Yu made the Tianyuan Decree nothing more than an addition.

The other exam candidates were stunned. Previously, they had heard of the ongoing struggles between the Mansion Master department and the royal family, but it was always kept hidden.

Today was the first time it was brought out into the open.

Of course, where there is envy, there is jealousy, and the jealous one was Wu Qing. Yi Qianmo’s appearance stole all his glory.

He should have been in the first position, but now Yi Qianmo stood in front of him. It was he who was supposed to enjoy the current honor, yet it was all taken away by Yi Qianmo.

He felt unwilling, but there was nothing he could do about it.

As for Xu Zhou, he could only lower his head, but his eyes showed a look of resentment. He knew that the troubles he had with Yi Qianmo could not end like this.

"Which group do you think he will join?"

The people present began to whisper among themselves. In a situation like this, an ordinary person would probably be trembling with excitement, but they were surprised to see Yi Qianmo standing there with a look of curiosity, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

If someone gave him a sunflower seed right now, he could probably crack it loudly.

"He will definitely join the Mansion Master group! Who would choose the royal family? After all, the royal family’s techniques are not shared, and the Grand Princess has already promised that Yi Qianmo will be the prince consort, so he can’t reveal any strong cards."

"The Grand Princess must be regretting her decision now, since that Yi Qianmo is just a son-in-law who has been dismissed. If it weren’t for his connection to Qin Land’s Tang Gate, there’s no way the Grand Princess would pay any attention to him."

Just as everyone was discussing, the confrontation between the two sides came to an end.

Su Muyu and Su Yucheng looked very downcast. Although they watched Yi Qianmo with a glimmer of hope, they also knew that the chance of Yi Qianmo choosing them was slim.

Minister Professor Yu looked very confident, almost walking over to shake Yi Qianmo’s hand and reminisce with him.

After being silent for a while, Yi Qianmo, who had finished his melon, said, "The conditions you both proposed are good, but please allow me to think about it."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was an uproar in the hall. Minister Professor Yu’s smile instantly froze, but he reacted quickly, speaking before Su Muyu, and said, "Young Master Su can take his time to consider, but before returning to the academy, please give an answer."

"Of course."

Yi Qianmo nodded and then stepped aside.

No one expected that he would not choose, but they quickly understood Yi Qianmo’s meaning: he was raising his own value, waiting for both sides to offer better terms.

After Yi Qianmo stepped down, soon it was Wu Qing’s turn. He was not as casual as Yi Qianmo; he stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

Su Muyu gave a signal, and Su Yucheng immediately stepped forward to make a connection, but Wu Qing coldly replied and decided to practice his magic alone.

Minister Professor Yu expressed his satisfaction, and everyone present knew that the royal family was losing ground in the competition, and once they fell behind, it could even affect future recruitment efforts.

After Wu Qing, it was the turn of Guan Shanqing, who, like Xu Zhou, had also tested for golden spiritual energy, instantly becoming the focus of everyone’s attention.

Especially Su Muyu and Minister Professor Yu, who surprisingly cared a lot about Guan Shanqing, made him wonder if he truly had some hidden talent he didn’t even know about.

But he wasn’t foolish; he quickly realized what both sides were thinking. They cared about him not because he was strong, but because of his connection to Yi Qianmo.

They wanted to use their relationship to influence Yi Qianmo’s decisions.

Guan Shanqing respectfully bowed, indicating that he would think it over, and then stood beside Yi Qianmo, as if to say he would follow whichever side Yi Qianmo chose, leaving no chance for others to influence Yi Qianmo.

Although both sides looked displeased, they did not get angry.

When it was Xu Zhou’s turn, Su Yucheng’s gloomy face finally showed a hint of a smile as he said, "Lianshan Sect Xu Zhou, do you wish to practice skills or follow the path?"

Xu Zhou and Li Feng were already supporters of the prince, which made this a sure thing for him.

Minister Professor Yu was not discouraged. After Su Yucheng spoke, he quickly joined in, saying, "If Young Master Xu wishes to practice skills, we will do our utmost to nurture him."

Su Yucheng looked at Minister Professor Yu with a smug expression, as if to say, "You are making a fool of yourself."

But Su Muyu beside him felt something was off. Before she could speak, Xu Zhou bowed to Minister Professor Yu and said, "My Lianshan Sect focuses on magic, and I have heard that Tianyuan Academy has advanced magic techniques. I came to Tianyuan Academy only to learn the true magic from this esteemed school!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yucheng opened his mouth wide and was speechless.

"Xu Zhou, what did you just say? Please say it again!" Su Yucheng said.

"I said I want to study magic, Your Highness," Xu Zhou replied with his head down, smiling.

"But you were clearly raised by me, so why…" Su Yucheng exclaimed angrily.

"To be honest, my Shu School at Tianyuan Academy has a close relationship with Lianshan Sect."

Minister Professor Yu said with a smile, "Your Highness just said…"

Seeing that Minister Professor Yu was about to speak out, and Su Yucheng was unaware, Su Muyu quickly interrupted, "The prince just lost his words, so Young Master can choose his path of study freely."

Only then did Su Yucheng realize, and he immediately closed his mouth.

Minister Professor Yu, who has won two matches in a row, felt helpless, but today he was very pleased and decided not to pursue further.

After what Xu Zhou went through, the people present quickly understood the situation and felt that the royal family did not seem as strong as the Mansion Master faction at Tianyuan Academy, leading them to make a choice in their minds.

Although it is said that the candidates for the big exam choose half for cultivation and half for skills, Tianyuan Academy does not force students into this habit.

Therefore, in this big exam, even if the royal family does not leave empty-handed, they may still lose face, and in the future, the Mansion Master faction will become even more powerful within Tianyuan Academy.

However, just as the fifth candidate stepped forward, Yi Qianmo suddenly spoke up and said, "I have made my decision!"

All the cultivators present turned to look at him, especially Minister Professor Yu, who approached and asked, "Young Master Su, will you focus on skills or cultivation?"

Yi Qianmo smiled and looked at the pleased Xu Zhou, saying, "I can focus on skills, but I do not want to practice alongside this person."

Xu Zhou’s smile instantly froze, and everyone present looked confused, never expecting that Yi Qianmo would make such a condition.

Minister Professor Yu was also taken aback; he glanced at Xu Zhou and said, "This is simple. He can practice in the outer mansion while you practice in the inner mansion; it will not affect you."

"Do you mean to make him disappear right in front of me?"

Yi Qianmo said, "I don’t want to see him again in the future."

"Su Muzhi, who do you think you are? I took part in the big exam and got into Tianyuan Academy. I was the fourth in this exam!"

Xu Zhou said loudly.

He understood the importance of Yi Qianmo’s words very well, and now both sides were trying to win him over. Between Su Muzhi and him, there was no doubt that Minister Professor Yu would choose him.

Upon hearing this, Minister Professor Yu looked at Xu Zhou, feeling a bit troubled.

But just then, Su Yucheng suddenly said, "My royal family has no objections."

Xu Zhou immediately panicked and hurried to Minister Professor Yu’s side, saying, "Minister Professor Yu, I… I…"

"Does it really have to be this way?" Minister Professor Yu asked.

"It has to be this way!"

Yi Qianmo said.

"Why are you targeting me?"

Xu Zhou looked at Yi Qianmo with resentment, his face ashen.

"That’s right, I am targeting you because I hate traitors!"

Yi Qianmo said calmly.

"Minister Professor Yu… Mansion Master…" Xu Zhou’s face was full of despair.

"Throw him off the Cloud Boat; let him fend for himself!"

Minister Professor Yu raised a hand.

Two Black Armored Guards stepped forward immediately and carried Xu Zhou away. A scream was heard, and then Xu Zhou was thrown off the Cloud Boat.