Book 2: Chapter 24: The Natural Opposition Between Golden Spoon and Bumpkins
Lin Xi didnât see Luo Houyuan. He originally wanted to obtain some explanations behind the strange movements this elder taught him, but the one who guided him out from the valley was a lecturer with sideburns he hadnât met before.
In a vacant area outside the training valley, Lin Xi saw that many students from all different departments were gathered here.
âHeh, Lin Xi, what, you also entered the training valley today?â The moment Lin Xi stopped moving, wishing to see just what exactly was going on, a familiar voice called out loudly towards Lin Xi in a teasing manner, making many of the students in this vacant area turn around, their eyes concentrating on Lin Xiâs body.
Lin Xi frowned slightly. The one who spoke so loudly everyone could hear was the one with a face that was pretty and tender, but had a sinisterness and craftiness that didnât match his age, it was precisely Qiu Lu who he had never gotten along with.
Perhaps because he had exhausted quite a bit of strength in the training valley as well, Qiu Luâs face was pale like porcelain, to the extent where it even turned a bit green.
When he saw the momentarily silent Lin Xi, Qiu Lu faced a student next to him who was also rather graceful looking, his facial features pretty, and said with a laugh, âZi Xuxiong, this is our Self Defense Department heavenâs choice who ate a Clear Truth Pill but only managed to pull back the bow two finger lengths, Lin Xi.â
This student whose facial features were pretty, to the extent where it made Lin Xi feel like he looked like the younger Jimmy Lin[1] was dressed in gray robes, a Medicine Department new student.
When he heard Qiu Luâs words, this new student who had pretty features, height roughly the same as Lin Xi smiled, but didnât say anything. He produced a snow-white handkerchief, wiping his forehead. On his hand was an emerald ring that flickered with a true precious dark green radiance.
This ring could probably buy a small half of a shop in Deerwood Town, and together with Qiu Luâs rare humble attitude, his natural grace and pride, Lin Xi immediately knew that this was, without a doubt, a true golden spoon.
Lin Xi didnât express the enmity naturally produced between bumpkins and golden spoons, nor did he pay Qiu Lu any attention, calmly walking over. However, he saw that there was a piece of simple and crude public announcement tile there.
He had a set of memories that those of this world couldnât even imagine, and he was even a few years older than Qiu Lu, so how could he be bothered to argue with this âkidâ.
When he was in Deerwood Town, towards those youngsters who were similar in age as himself, but were clearly much stupider, he already couldnât help but think that the children of this world really were quite pitiful⊠Even if they wanted to listen to a story, they would have to see if there were any free dads or moms that were willing to tell them one. The way in which they acquired information from the outside world was just that crude, even the most diligent students from private schools could only learn a bit of information about the outside world from their private school teachers. Even though there was the popular saying âread ten thousand books, walk ten thousand li[2]â, how many private teachers were there who actually traveled ten thousand li? Could this compare to the world he and Principal Zhang were familiar with, the world with televisions, internet, the apple Steve Jobs bit intoâŠ
He was a young man, yet he was a young man different from all of the other youth in this world, which was why many of the lecturers felt that he was a bit different. Meanwhile, in his eyes, Qiu Lu, this type of golden spoon, was a true brat.
However, his indifferent attitude instead made Qiu Lu feel like he was being shown contempt, making him feel resentment for no reason. He screamed at Lin Xi, âLin Xi, from the looks of it, you were beaten quite badly today again⊠what are you even coming here for? Donât tell me you want to see yourself on this announcement?â
En?
Lin Xi nodded towards the students from other departments around the public announcement in a friendly manner. When Qiu Luâs voice sounded, he was momentarily distracted, seeing that what was stuck to this notice were the achievements of the top ten students in the training valley over the past few days.
âFireflyâ, withdrew with five emblems three times.
âThunder Pythonâ, withdrew with five emblems three times.
âWhite Winged Tigerâ, withdrew with five emblems three times.
âSilver Foxâ, withdrew with five emblems two times.
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Apart from the black-armored symbolsâ names, there were even drawings, making it extremely obvious.
He really did see his own code name on this list.
Silver Fox, ranked fourth.
âSeems like this withdrawing with five emblems really isnât that easyâŠâ When he heard the voices of discussions and hot-blooded vows of the students around him, Lin Xi muttered to himself. He almost immediately realized the significance of the academy setting up this signboard here.
Many students saw the opponents who defeated them before on this list, many of them vowing to get revenge, that they would stop the opponents on this list from obtaining continuous victories.
Some individuals he hadnât faced before were also discussing among themselves, saying that they had to fight with these experts, seize a golden pentagon emblem from their hands, because that would bring back even more glory.
Meanwhile, this training valley had already been opened for many days to the new students, yet the highest accomplishment was still only three five emblem withdrawals. Apart from the three that were ranked at the very top, the other seven only withdrew with five emblems twice. It seemed like Lin Xiâs luck really was quite good, because even if it was these individuals with three five emblem withdrawal achievements, if they lost tomorrow, then their achievement would have been for nothing, forced to start all over.
âIt seems like starting from tomorrow, Iâll be chased after by many people.â Lin Xi curled his lips, feeling like he was quite pitiful.
âSo? You could only admire the glory of others, right?â Right at this time, Qiu Lu looked at him coldly, speaking with contempt, âHowever, I can tell you right now that I am one of these people.â
Normally, Qiu Lu might not bother Lin Xi ever so persistently. However today, there was Liu Ziyu here.
Even though Liu Ziyuâs father was only Nanping Cityâs city supervisor, because his achievements were extremely outstanding, according to the secret information Qiu Family obtained from the imperial court, once this year came to a close, the Martial Sector would definitely give him a promotion. At that time, Liu Ziyuâs father would become Shanlu Provinceâs provincial supervisor.
Once the promotion became official, with Qiu Luâs current status, if he wanted to become friends with Liu Ziyu, then it would be a bit too low, there would be many obstacles then.
Meanwhile, under the current circumstances, if they could develop good relations, even if it was a relationship with a bit of fake emotions, it would still be well worth the rather heavy price Qiu Family paid to acquire this information.
Prostitutes feared not being as dazzling as other prostitutes, while influential officials often feared being looked down on by higher influential officials.
âYou are one of them?â When Qiu Lu said this, it immediately drew Lin Xiâs attention. He turned around, a bit astounded as he looked at Qiu Lu.
When he recalled that warrior who was beaten rather miserably by Uncle Liu, Lin Xi immediately realized that this golden spoon with the small, pretty and tender face, in his family, likely also already underwent quite a bit of martial skill training.
When he saw Lin Xi finally reply, Qiu Luâs expression became a bit better, saying with a sneer, âWhen talking to a countryside bumpkin like you, is there a need for me to lie?â
Many of the surrounding students, especially those who were also bumpkins, all frowned, feeling that Qiu Lu really was too overbearing, too disrespectful. However, Lin Xi didnât become annoyed, instead asking with a rather strange tone, âEven if you are on that list⊠itâs not all that special, right?â
âNot that special?â Qiu Lu was so furious he laughed, saying with a shrill voice, âYou arenât able to do it yourself, yet you dare speak these words, dare mock the achievements of others?â
âLin Xi, do you not have any sense of shame? Do you not know what is considered the empireâs glory?! The honor of a warrior?!â
âYou really are an idiotâŠâ Lin Xi didnât pay Qiu Lu any attention, instead starting to calmly think to himself. With three more five emblem withdrawals in a row, he could obtain a course point of reward⊠wouldnât this be even a bit faster than breaking the record of the Direct Spear Strikes Trial?
His indifference only infuriated Qiu Lu further. He heavily stomped his feet, screaming out, âLin Xi, do you dare fight against me or not?!â
Everyoneâs attention was immediately drawn. The Liu Ziyu next to Qiu Lu also looked at Lin Xi with a ruminate expression.
Yunqin Empire was established through militant force, full of a martial style, examples of slight conflicts resulting in drawn blades could be found anywhere. As such, a coward who disregarded honor and glory, compared to a bossy and domineering golden spoon, drew even more disgust.
âHow do you want to fight?â However, this time, Lin Xi didnât refuse, quietly looking at Qiu Lu and saying, âWe tell each other our black armor symbols, and then we set a date to face off in the training valley?â
âIf I tell you my black armor symbol, what if you had Tang Ke come and deal with me instead? I definitely canât guarantee that Iâll win against that kind of border barbarian.â Qiu Lu sneered, speaking in a mocking tone, âIf you dare fight against me, tomorrow, weâll just meet up here first, and then enter the training valley together. Then, weâll enter the training valley together, decide the place to settle things, and then immediately hurry to that place. Moreover, Tang Ke and the others are not allowed to enter the training valley tomorrow to prevent you from scheming with them. As for the black armorâs symbol⊠I donât want to let you know either, feel free to find some dirt along the way to cover it up.â
âCovering the black armorâs symbol⊠is this even allowed?â Lin Xi was a bit stunned.
âCovering it normally is naturally a sign of cowardice, no one will do this, but there arenât any rules forbidding this in the training valley⊠since we want to fight, but donât want to expose our own identities, then covering it isnât a big deal.â Qiu Lu shot Lin Xi a sneer, saying, âIf you donât dare, just say it right here, thereâs no need to find so many excuses.â
âSure.â Lin Xi chuckled, revealing a radiant smile, directly agreeing. His straightforward agreement left Qiu Lu and Liu Ziyu both stunned, especially Qiu Lu who immediately opened his mouth, swallowing the vile words he originally planned to utter right back down his throat. At this time, he instead saw Lin Xi shake his head again, seemingly somewhat vexed as he said to himself, âAs for the relationship between Tang Ke and myself⊠he will probably give me face, not enter the training valley tomorrow, right?â
Liu Ziyu couldnât help but become stunned. Could it be that this Self Defense Department heavenâs choice who was rumored to be extremely lacking in both cultivation and combat strength wasnât worried about tomorrowâs battle at all, instead concerned with whether he could stop his border barbarian friend?
His immediate reaction was that Lin Xi was putting on a front, but Lin Xiâs tone, and the way his lips were slightly curled instead didnât carry the slightest trace of being faked⊠even those who wandered about the upper echelon of the imperial court, who didnât let their emotions affect their behaviors definitely couldnât hide it this well, let alone a countryside bumpkin from Deerwood Town.
However, just as he was filled with shock, Lin Xi, this Deerwood Town bumpkin gave him a look, directly saying, âPlease move out of the way, do not block my path back to the freshman dormitory.â Then, he forcibly squeezed his way past his side.
Lin Xi didnât give Liu Ziyuâs expression a look at all. At first, he didnât have any negative impressions towards this person who stood next to the tender golden spoon Qiu Lu, but later on, Liu Ziyu not only didnât advise against it, he instead had a look of watching an interesting play, making him feel disappointment towards this handsome young man who looked a bit like Jimmy Lin⊠in that case, he naturally wouldnât be too polite either.
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