Chapter 10: A New Turmoil

Although the matter concerning Huang Hao caused a stir at the beginning of the banquet, it was quickly suppressed by the crowd. The Sword Saint, Nian Wusheng, a young man who is highly likely to achieve mastery in alchemy and become a divine figure, commanded such respect that no one dared to disregard his presence

I am very curious. Although my senior brother is usually very amiable to everyone, I have never seen him hold anyone in such high regard, not even the renowned cultivation genius Lin Daojin, who is his equal. I simply cannot understand what it is about you that has caught my senior brother's attention

The sudden jolt still elicited no response

In the instant the words "how" and "two" fell, Princess Qingping, standing beside the Second Prince Ning Tianqi, had already unsheathed her sword with fierce determination. The speed, technique, and decisiveness of this strike were several times stronger than that of the maid from earlier. Almost as soon as he finished speaking, her sword had already reached Gu Qing.

Upon hearing this sound, Xu Bingning and Xu Xiaolin both slightly changed their expressions, especially Xu Bingning, whose enchanting eyes revealed a hint of suppressed anger.

Seeing that Gu Qing was unharmed, everyone present who had been paying attention to the situation here let out a sigh of relief, especially those related to Gu Qing, such as Xu Xiaolin. At the moment the maid thrust her sword, their hearts truly hung in the balance, and even their smooth breathing slightly faltered the instant the sword came to a halt

Don't want to say? Then let me guess

Rest assured, my maid knows her limits

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaolin couldn't help but become interested: "He didn't even blink when suddenly focusing on his eyes? When did the Seventh Young Master become so formidable? It didn't reach this level last time, did it? I want to give it a try too"

Everyone's gaze on m. hetushu. comcom immediately followed the cold light and landed on a wall not far from here

However, now Gu Qing has appeared openly at His Majesty the Emperor's banquet, and in front of so many young talents in the royal capital. If at this moment, I, Ye Xueqing, do not properly humiliate this couple, severely damaging their reputation and making it impossible for them to show their faces in the royal capital, then I am no longer the daughter of the King of Zhenxi

"Lord Guqing, may I sit here"

Certainly, influenced by the concept of non-existence, Gu Qing, a young man whom he holds in high regard, should have received a certain level of attention. However, Gu Qing's temperament is truly beyond words. To date, everyone who has greeted him has received nothing more than a nod in response, and not a single person has engaged in a formal conversation with him.

Three faint sounds followed by a flash of cold light suddenly startled the gathering in the banquet hall

It is merely a disguise to attract the attention of girls, such a childish trick, I can't believe you still resort to it

Unbeknownst to anyone, one of the two main protagonists of this banquet—Princess Ye Xueqing of Qingping County—had already arrived at a rather inconspicuous corner, surrounded by a group led by the Second Prince Ning Tianqi.

Xu Xiaolin nodded in deep agreement: "Yes, I waved in front of him for several minutes last time, and I didn't see him blink even once."

Not long after Gu Qing fell into contemplation, a girl in colorful attire had already taken a seat in front of him.

From the very beginning of the banquet, nearly all activities revolved around the two individuals. The topics of conversation and the books discussed were, to a large extent, related to them. Some young men and women, who considered themselves to have a certain degree of influence and background, went to great lengths to appear in the sight of these two, hoping to establish a connection with these two esteemed young individuals who held high prestige in their respective fields.

In this banquet, neither Xu Bingning, Wang Shendou, nor the Second Prince Ning Tianqi, who holds great prestige in the capital, are the main characters. The true protagonists are the distinguished figure from Mingjian Mountain, the Sword Saint Nian Wusheng, and the daughter of the powerful Lord of Zhenxi, Princess Ye Xueqing!

He has less than two years to calculate a new usable star trajectory, which must overlap with the four stars such as "Divine Moon" and "Azure Dragon." By relying on the powerful stellar force fluctuations emitted during the overlap, he aims to continue advancing towards the ancient world at the center of the vast sea of stars. If he misses this opportunity, "Divine Moon" will be influenced by the gravitational magnetic field of "Azure Dragon" and will enter its satellite orbit. The star he has barely managed to control after spending three years will change hands again. Continuing towards the ancient world at the center of the vast sea of stars, if he misses this opportunity, "Divine Moon" will be influenced by the gravitational magnetic field of "Azure Dragon" and will enter its satellite orbit. The star he has barely managed to control after spending three years will change hands again.

At this moment, the lime drifting on this wall has not yet completely dissipated, but beneath that layer of lime, people can still clearly see that embedded in the wall is a broken sword, measuring no more than two fingers in length

Whoosh

Ah, Lord Guqing, you wouldn't be asleep, would you? Sleeping with your eyes open?

At the moment she stepped out from the crowd, the leading Princess Qingping, Ye Xueqing, could not help but say to a nearby maid: "Go, take your sword and see if he truly possesses the courage to remain unflinching even when faced with the collapse of Mount Tai before his eyes!"

It's all good, it's all good

Everyone, including Xu Bingning, understands that such a remote and quiet corner, m.hetushu.com, has attracted the attention of Princess Ye Xueqing primarily because of Xu Bingning and Gu Qing. In the past, Gu Qing had always concealed himself within the residence of the Marquis of Wuwei, maintaining a low profile and never appearing before outsiders. Ye Xueqing and her companions had no sufficient reason to seek trouble with him

Xu Bingning, who was conversing with a young talent nearby, seemed concerned that Gu Qing's attitude might offend his precious junior sister, Nian Wusheng. She hurried over to mediate, saying: "Miss Su, he is just this way; he hardly speaks a word on ordinary days, so please do not take offense at him."

"Good, good, good!" Although Ye Xueqing spoke the word 'good', there was not a trace of joy on her face

The ancient youth in contemplation, once again came to his senses, and stood up under the point of this sword

However, Gu Qing's gaze seems to still retain its former appearance, having undergone not the slightest change at all

Ye Xueqing cast a disdainful glance at this "defeated opponent" and said arrogantly: "Isn't your good husband quite the pretender? At such a banquet, he actually attracts so much attention with such a low-level trick of trying to look cool. I find it hard to believe, and I want to see if he can truly remain unflinching when faced with this sword from my maid, just as people perceive him to be."

Bang

Alright, it's a deal!

Whoosh

Xu Xiaolin let out a sigh of relief

The tip of the sword, glimmering coldly, came to an abrupt halt just one centimeter away from the ancient azure eyes.

With the arrival of His Majesty the Emperor, the banquet was soon convened

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What is the fuss about? How can this be considered a fuss? After all, he is the chosen husband of Xu Bingning, the esteemed daughter of the Xu family. Surely he cannot lack even this little bit of courage!" As she spoke, Ye Xueqing's lips curled into a hint of mockery: "That sword just now has already allowed me to witness the extraordinary courage of Lord Gu Qing. However, I feel that once is not enough; how about another round?"

Lord Gu Qing? Gu Qing? Classmate Xiao Qing? Junior Brother Xiao Qing?

Alright, let's both try together; whoever makes him blink first wins

Are you really asleep

Xu Bingning : `` ... ... ''

Hmm? Not speaking? Then that is taken as agreement

As Ye Xueqing spoke, her maid had already arrived in front of Gu Qing. Before she could firmly establish her stance, the glowing sword at her waist was instantly drawn, emitting a sharp cold light aimed directly at Gu Qing's left eye. The decisive and resolute manner, along with the murderous intent reflected in her brows, caused bystanders such as Xu Xiaolin and Su Fangyu to involuntarily gasp in astonishment.

Is this acceptable as well

At that moment, just as she drew her sword, Ning Tianqi seemed to suddenly realize something, and he exclaimed, "Be careful!" In a critical moment, he swiftly acted, pushing Ye Xueqing, who was merely a step away from him, aside.

Xu Bingning coldly said: "Have you had enough of the commotion, Princess Qingping? Do not forget, this is a banquet convened by His Majesty the Emperor, and Gu Qing is also a guest invited by His Majesty. Although your Town West King holds immense power in the four provinces of the northwest, you cannot act recklessly in the capital!"

After reading so many sentences, Gu Qing didn't even blink, and this junior sister Su Fangyu, who was known as Nian Wusheng, could no longer hold back and stood up: "How can you be like this? Has no one told you that refusing a lady's invitation to converse is a very impolite matter and a breach of etiquette?"

Fortunately, Xu Bingning's appearance took over the conversation, promptly alleviating the awkwardness. Otherwise, the group's resentment towards Gu Qing would likely have intensified compared to before.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

No

Just as Su Fangyu and Xu Xiaolin were energetically competing in front of Gu Qing, a discordant voice suddenly emerged from the crowd not far away

Gu Qing: "... ..."

One or two is not a big deal, but when it exceeds five, it becomes a different matter. Many people already feel that he is leveraging the reputation of Wusheng to intimidate others.

The resolution of this issue is, in fact, urgently needed

Indeed, most people involuntarily blink when someone suddenly focuses on their eyes, but Gu Qing does not blink at all!

Still no response after shaking it again

As soon as Xu Bingning saw Ye Xueqing approach, she ordered the maid to draw her sword and immediately shouted, "Ye Xueqing, what do you intend to do!"

Su Fangyu looked at Gu Qing, who was sitting still, with a hint of curiosity. She walked up to him and waved a slender finger, as delicate as jade, in front of him

No response

Changes have already occurred

Ye Xueqing's Broken Sword

When everyone suddenly came to their senses, they saw the previously proud and mocking Princess Qingping, Ye Xueqing, now standing there with a pale face, her eyes filled with terror. Beside her, a strand of black hair was slowly drifting down, just having fallen onto the neat and clean floor

You ... ...

Hello, hello, hello, I am calling you, did you hear what I said

With no one to disturb him, Gu Qing naturally calmed down and continued to sit in his place, pondering the issues related to "Star Guidance".