This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 162 Passionate Outburst

Her gaze swept over the viewing platforms where the various nations were situated. After a night of preparation, the envoys of each nation had also been unearthed.

The leader of the participating nations was naturally Dali. Behind Li Jinxian, the Dali team calmly sipped their tea, occasionally glancing down at the audience with disdain and contempt.

Beside Dali, the Dayan team kept a low profile. All that was known about them was that their leader was named Yan Yi, a woman of striking beauty.

Needless to say, Wu Xie already achieved good results in the first round. He's here purely to add fuel to the fire and enjoy the gossip.

It's worth mentioning that among the teams from Burning City, a young monk stood out; everyone called him Miaowu.

Several smaller countries are also positioned on the left and right, forming the current participating teams from various countries that have arrived in Yong'an. It is said that some larger dynasties are on their way and will arrive soon.

This shows that the Confucian Temple put in a great deal of effort this time, with many dynasties showing their respect by coming to pay their respects.

However, the main opponents in the second round are Dali and Dayan. Dali has been eyeing the situation covetously and has already laid out its tactics yesterday, and it is also very verbally aggressive. As for Dayan, it seems to be somewhat indifferent. The woman named Yan Yi is like an outsider, and it seems that the current situation cannot arouse her attention at all.

"More than that, a bunch of barbarians got second place. This literary grand event that the Great Qian Dynasty has always touted is nothing special."

"Brother Wenzhi, it seems we're going to sweep the top three spots this time."

"No, no, top ten. My requirements for our team are very simple: all five of us must be in the top ten. Add the five from Moyu Brothers' team, and that'll be exactly ten, haha."

When everyone saw who was speaking, they showed no surprise. The first to speak was Mo Yu from Dali, clearly taking the initiative. The next to respond was Wen Zhi from Lingshan City in the Western Regions. Lingshan City had always been a subordinate of Dali, so this response was not surprising.

The unusual silence of the Great Yan and Burning City drew more attention from many people.

"Hmph, it was just a fluke that the Wildlands took advantage of a loophole. The students of our Great Qian Academy would never stoop to bullying others in the first round. I didn't expect the Great Li to care so much about this matter. It's truly a despicable act."

From the academy's ranks seated on the viewing platform, a student stepped forward and shouted sternly.

"Scholar, you can argue all you want, and I'm too lazy to get involved. But please don't drag my Wilderness into it. If you cause me trouble, I'll start yelling. My Wilderness doesn't care about gentlemen or villains. Whoever provokes us, we'll fight back. If you insult us, we'll yell back. I'm making this clear beforehand, so you won't call me barbaric, hehe."

Wu Xie directly made sarcastic remarks, laughing heartily. He didn't care about anything else, as he could see Da Qian get its comeuppance.

"You..." The student choked, but then saw another young man from their camp, who was sitting in the main seat, stand up.

"The Great Qian is a land of etiquette, and naturally welcomes guests from all directions. There is no point in wasting words. Let's see who has the real skills on the stage."

"Lu Zong is right. Let's put them to the test and see what they're made of. Otherwise, they'll end up bragging and not even making the top ten. That would be a real embarrassment."

"Our Daqian Academy is the number one academy in the world, second only to the Confucian Temple in reputation. Lü Zong is a renowned genius of the academy. This time, Daqian will definitely sweep the top three. As for the others, we can't bully them, can we? Giving them a few spots in the top ten is not too much to ask, haha."

"We disdain bullying others, lest they return home and say we ganged up on them. Our academy has secured all three of the top spots in this second round. You should all start planning for the next round as soon as possible."

. . .

The students of the academy spoke up one after another, directly retorting, and the tension between the two sides instantly escalated.

Li Jinxian, representing Dali, kept his eyes fixed on the eldest princess, seemingly unconcerned about the infighting. He lightly tapped the tea table beside him twice, and Mo Yu, understanding his meaning, spoke again.

"If this were in our Dali, we would never let Manghuang get into the top three. It's shameful. Even though you're putting on a brave face, Manghuang's second place is a foregone conclusion. You've really slapped your faces. If I were you, I would quickly find a secluded place to cover my face. I'm too ashamed to show my face to anyone."

The eldest princess had long noticed Li Jinxian's gaze lingering on her. Anyone of any standing here knew this was just an appetizer; some competition between the students was inevitable. As for Li Jinxian's gaze, she became wary and looked to the side for answers.

"Muye, what did the little monk Miaowu say?"

Upon hearing this, Makino shook his head and replied,

"The reply from Burning City was quite puzzling. They didn't refuse to meet, but they didn't agree either, only saying that the time wasn't right. When I pressed them for details, the little monk remained silent. I think they have another purpose in coming to Yong'an."

"Timing? What about the others? Any news?"

"Not yet, they probably haven't entered Yong'an yet, otherwise they wouldn't be unable to find it."

"Keep a close eye on him. Don't rush the little monk; perhaps he's waiting for others to enter the city."

"Your Highness, may I ask why you are looking for these people? These people have nothing in common, and I really can't think of any reason to look for them."

Huangfu Lingxue sighed helplessly.

“I also want to know, which is why I sought them out. Perhaps we will find out once we find them.”

Mu Ye frowned, his face full of suspicion, while Li Jinxian, who was observing his expression, also asked,

"Has the reason why Huangfu Lingxue came into contact with Miaowu been found out?"

"Not yet, but the little monk declined her invitation to meet."

"How strange! Why would a princess who has just returned to Yong'an be so interested in a young monk?"

Li Jinxian muttered to himself, a strange feeling lingering in his heart. Just then, a furious shout, like a bolt from the blue, jolted everyone out of their reverie.

"Damn it, instead of wasting your time going up on stage and exchanging blows with me, all you do is talk nonsense. Are all the women in Dali a bunch of sissies? You talk too much nonsense. Either come up here and fight, or shut up."

This sudden outburst of curses was like a heavy hammer blow, leaving both sides stunned and speechless. The Dali camp was especially enraged.

"Which bastard is spouting nonsense?"

“Your father is right here, where are you looking? It’s all my fault for not disciplining you properly, you unfilial son, who is spouting nonsense.”

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, as everyone finally recognized the speaker. They had initially been amazed by this brave warrior, wondering who this arrogant fellow was who dared to be so audacious in front of everyone. But upon seeing the chubby figure, the crowd immediately joined in the laughter.

"What the Fourth Prince said is absolutely true. These big Li people like to talk. In our world, those who can do things will never talk. They chatter and beat them like a bitch all day long,"

"Haha, I love the Fourth Prince's forthrightness. Well said! A bunch of all talk and no action. If we weren't a civilized nation, I would have already taken action."

. . .

The dignitaries on the viewing platform, upon witnessing the Fourth Prince's appearance, all wore helpless smiles; even the Crown Prince cast an approving glance.

They dared not speak rashly because of their status, but only the Fourth Prince could speak freely, simply because he was the carefree and unrestrained prince.

Within the various kingdoms' camps, everyone was stunned by the name of the Fourth Prince. Even Li Jinxian and Yan Yi were momentarily stunned by the overwhelming waves of voices proclaiming the prince's title.

This was the first time they had ever seen a prince dare to openly hurl insults at someone in such a public setting!

"Interesting. I've heard that there's a carefree prince in the Great Qian Dynasty who doesn't concern himself with worldly affairs. You must be him, sir?"

Li Jinxian gestured to the people behind him, warning them not to act rashly. Confronting a prince was something his men were not capable of handling.

After all, given their social status and position, using power to intimidate others is far more effective than reasoning with them.

"That's right, I'm the carefree prince you've been talking about. Who do you think you are? State your name. I'm not exaggerating. You bunch of misfits, if my brother weren't here, every single one of you would be a complete novice when it comes to poetry."

Wow, that's amazing!

Someone in the crowd shouted out, and this voice echoed the sentiments of everyone present.

They couldn't help but sigh, this prince was truly outspoken and unrestrained.

These words were not only directed at Dali, but also included insults directed at envoys from various countries.

The two prime ministers glanced at the crown prince, seemingly signaling whether he should go and try to persuade or stop the situation. After all, Dali was an enemy state, and offending it was one thing, but there were also the Western Regions states like Yan and Ranjin City at hand.

That shout was a perfect example of how to provoke hatred.