Chapter 114: My Master Is Not Eccentric
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Duan Qing and the members of the Windrider Academy focused their attention on the words “master” that Ji Huaili had just mentioned. A master? Could it be one of those reclusive sages, a peak martial artist? Is that why he could train a disciple who has such profound cultivation at the age of seven? Ji Tianxin was somewhat surprised that Ji Huaili was speaking up for her. Still, she corrected gently, “My master’s temperament is not eccentric.” Bai Shu was quite normal after all. Everyone in the main hall couldn’t help but wear strange expressions; if he could train such a little monster of a disciple, then the master himself was probably not very ordinary either. Upon hearing that Ji Tianxin had a master of such caliber, Duan Qing relaxed. In that case, the Windrider Academy would not easily blame them, nor would they lightly provoke the Yu Kingdom’s royal family. During this, he glanced at Sikou Yan, who looked back at him. The slight movement of his peach-like lips and jaw, though silent, conveyed understanding to Duan Qing. He frowned slightly—why was even Ah Yan like this... Elder Li handed the injured Elder Du over to Teacher Murong and the others. Stepping forward, he cupped his hands and smiled, “Just now, we were merely sparring with Miss Ji. I didn’t expect to startle His Majesty and all present. I, Li, offer my apologies.” Elder Li’s unexpected gesture of humility surprised everyone. However, the warriors present clearly understood that Elder Li was seeking peace with Ji Tianxin.
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Elder Li stepping down compelled the emperor to respond, who quickly said, “Hahaha... Warriors enjoy sparring; I have heard of this for some time, but to witness such a contest between masters at a banquet today is truly a feast for my eyes and those of my ministers!” The emperor smiled, and the empress and others followed suit with smiles. The officials immediately caught on and began to flatter as well. Compared to watching performances, the court ministers excelled at this kind of agreeable banter—it was, after all, an essential skill in court. This brief exchange quickly transformed the tense atmosphere into one of harmony, even festivity. After speaking, Elder Li’s smile faded as he stared at the small figure in the hall with unprecedented gravity. Fortunately... he had not become a true mortal enemy of this child. Luckily, she hadn’t struck them down. At this moment, all doubts vanished—this was a martial artist whose cultivation far surpassed theirs! Even across the entire Tianwu Continent, few at this age could reach such a level; perhaps there was only this one! After Ji Tianxin moved, she lost all appetite to stay and eat here. She looked at Su Qing, “Su Qing, bring the fruit wine.” “At once, Mistress.” Su Qing understood perfectly and immediately cleared the fruit wine from the table.
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With a gentle motion from Ji Tianxin’s hand, the fruit wine that Su Qing had tidied up vanished instantly. Murong Wuhen whispered, “It’s a storage spirit artifact.” Members of the Windrider Academy recognized it, but others still thought they had imagined it. How could the fruit wine simply disappear without reason? While they were still puzzled, a white shadow streaked out like a startled swan, gliding lightly over the heads of everyone seated inside and outside the main hall, landing softly on the open space just beyond the hall. Not far off, several from the Windrider Academy stared intently, thinking Ji Tianxin intended to act again. Yet Ji Tianxin did not even glance at them. Immediately after, Su Qing also flew out, respectfully following behind Ji Tianxin.