Chapter 135: Two on One
Yu Xiao slowly walked toward Fang Jie, so Fang Jie got a little angry.
He thought to himself, “Since the top ten participants who are going to get excellent ratings almost have surfaced, is there any reason for more fights?”
In this test, the last ten people remain standing would receive excellent ratings. There were about only 20 people in the last round, and Fang Jie and Yu Xiao were the first few who finished. There was no need for another battle between them.
The people finishing last would need to fight one more round to figure out who would be at the bottom of the top ten participants.
However, it seemed like Yu Xiao wanted to have another battle with Fang Jie.
“You are a smart person,” Yu Xiao said.
This was Fang Jie’s second time hearing this. Although they were sincere, Fang Jie still disliked it.
The tone sounded haughty as if they were masters who had to state that their opponent wasn’t ordinary, or they would seem less dashing.
Fang Jie was silent.
Yu Xiao didn’t mind and said with a smile, “I’m not here to fight you.”
Fang Jie looked at him and asked, “Do you need me to thank you?”
Yu Xiao shook his head and said calmly, “After the exam, I want to treat you to drinks when you are free. Of course, you can decline the invitation. Besides, I’m curious about what other techniques and methods that you haven’t shown yet.”
After a moment of silence, Fang Jie walked to the side and picked up a small dirt stick that Cui Pingzhou created with an earth rune.
He held it with his right hand and suddenly showed a move after straightening his body. His right arm bent at an unimaginable angle and struck forward. This was the crippled old man’s One Saber Strike. Although it wasn’t authentic, it was useful in battle.
Yu Xiao froze for a second and said to Fang Jie earnestly, “Now I want to fight you again.”
Fang Jie threw the dirt stick to the side, dusted off his hand, and said, “Too bad that we aren’t allowed to use weapons in this test.”
Yu Xiao suddenly smiled and said, “You finally thought about this?”
Fang Jie froze for a second before laughing. “Oh yeah, it seems like I won way earlier.”
Yu Xiao replied, “Indeed. When Cui Pingzhou used the earth rune to create a stick, you already won. Although I don’t know why the professors didn’t immediately stop you two from fighting, I’m sure that you would still be the victor even if you got knocked down. The rules are the rules. Perhaps the people on the viewing platform want to see how you would handle this, but it wouldn’t stop them from following the rules in place.”
“Such a BS rule.” Fang Jie glared at the viewing platform and thought, “So it was so easy to win the last battle.”
Then, Fang Jie asked Yu Xiao, “Are you here only to remind me of this?”
Yu Xiao answered, “I just told you; I want to treat you to drinks.”
“When?”
“Does tomorrow noon work?”
“Where?”
“The residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard.”
Fang Jie hesitated for a while and nodded in the end. “You know that I’m broke, so I won’t be able to bring a good gift when I visit. If you don’t mind me going over to your place empty-handed, I don’t mind eating and drinking for free.”
“I’m happy that you agreed.” Yu Xiao nodded and walked away.
When Fang Jie heard Yu Xiao say the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard, he understood Yu Xiao’s meaning. Therefore, he hesitated for a second.
Now, people already started to be friendly with him, and Yu Xiao, the son of Great General Yu Manlou, was inviting him to drinks.
If Fang Jie were someone else, he would instantly nod and feel overwhelmed.
However, Fang Jie wondered if he would offend many people by walking into the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard.
At this moment, more people would want to befriend him.
If he walked into the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard, others wouldn’t be happy about it.
Therefore, Fang Jie hesitated and wondered if he should decline Yu Xiao’s invitation.
He told Yu Xiao that he would probably need to go empty-handed since he was poor, and Yu Xiao also understood Fang Jie’s intention.
If Fang Jie prepared expensive gifts, people who were spectating this wouldn’t feel comfortable.
Accepting Yu Xiao’s invitation was one attitude and going there empty-handed was another.
Fang Jie realized that since he entered Chang’an, the situation that he was in became more complex.
When he was at Fangu, he didn’t need to worry much. There were only about 800 soldiers and 2,000 residents.
Fang Jie used three years to get to know every one of them.
However, Chang’an was too big. This city was like a deep ocean; it was hard to tell where the pearls were and where the man-eating fish was.
Fang Jie turned around and walked to the side, wanting to lie down on the grass to rest.
The sun was already in the west, and it would soon disappear, signifying the ending of the day and the starting of the night.
Today was special. Fang Jie finally finished the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy that he looked forward to.
Although the results weren’t announced, he felt relieved and wanted to lie on his bed and sleep.
“Fang Jie,” someone called out to him when he walked to the edge of the grass field.
Fang Jie turned around and saw that it was another gongzi – Pei Chuxing.
Pei Chuxing walked to Fang Jie. After a pause, he opened his mouth and wanted to say something. Before he would speak, Fang Jie pointed at his own nose and asked with a smile, “Gongzi Pei, are you going to say that I’m a smart guy?”
Pei Chuxing froze for a second and nodded with a smile, “You are indeed a smart person.”
Fang Jie nodded and asked, “Do you want to treat me to drinks?”
“Yeah.”
“When?”
“How about tomorrow noon?”
“Let’s do tomorrow afternoon,” Fang Jie replied with a smile, “It would be more enjoyable at night. Where shall we meet?”
“My home,” Pei Chuxing asked, “Do you know where it is?”
“I don’t know, but I bet many people know where you live, and I can ask around. However, I don’t have money to buy gifts. If you don’t mind it, I’m more than happy to visit your home.”
“No worries. I will send a horse-drawn carriage to pick you up.” Pei Chuxing cupped his hands and walked away.
Fang Jie smiled and thought, “I wonder how many meals I will get for free.”
For someone who was running low on money, it was great that people wanted to treat him to food and liquor.
Then, Fang Jie saw Xie Fuyao resting on the grass not far away, and he thought for a bit before walking over.
Fang Jie sat down beside Xie Fuyao under the latter’s stare, stretched his back, and asked casually, “Can I treat you to drinks?”
Xie Fuyao froze for a second before nodding and saying, “Ok, when?”
“Let’s go tonight.”
“Where?”
“Wherever we can buy liquor.”
“There is a nice little joint a few hundred meters to the right of the city gate that we will pass through later. It is small, but it got a few signature dishes.”
Fang Jie nodded and asked, “Is it expensive?”
“Huh… one silver tael is needed if we want to get full,” Xie Fuyao replied.
Fang Jie couldn’t help but cuss, “Damn it! So expensive! Do… Do they give out free fruit platters?”
…
-Godly Spring Mountain-
After hearing this old monk say that he wanted to bring his disciple back to Great Snow Mountain, both Zhuo Buyi and Phoenix-Chirp Daoist were stunned.
They knew that the handsome young monk got a powerful peer, but they were shocked by the latter’s identity! He was Wisdom Heavenly Lord, the second heavenly lord of the Buddhist Sect who was known for knowing everything in the world.
Great Wheel Wisdom King had four disciples.
His first disciple was Great Freedom Heavenly Lord, and this figure oversaw the Buddhist Sect. Not many people could see Great Wheel Wisdom King; it was already tough to see a heavenly lord.
Since Great Wheel Wisdom King started his cultivation in a stone chamber in seclusion, he asked Great Freedom Heavenly Lord to oversee various affairs of the Buddhist Sect. Even Khagan Mong Ge of Mongo-Yuan was appointed by Great Freedom Heavenly Lord who represented Great Wheel Wisdom King.
It was heard that only a few people could see Great Wheel Wisdom King nowadays.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s second disciple was Wisdom Heavenly Lord. He would teach the scriptures at Clear-Mirror Terrace on Great Snow Mountain every month, and members of the Buddhist Sect and believers from around the world would go there to listen to his lectures. It was heard that many people would die on the way there due to over-exhaustion. When climbing up the mountain, everyone would kowtow once every three steps. It was heard that Wisdom Heavenly Lord knew everything in the world and could see 300 years into the past.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s third disciple was Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord. He always stayed inside the Library of Scriptures and copied scriptures every day. He never asked any questions about the Buddhist Sect and never promoted the dogma. He was the most mysterious heavenly lord, and it was heard that he was crippled and couldn’t travel far.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s fourth disciple was Ancestral Origin Heavenly Lord. He oversaw and enforced the commandments. It was heard that he was the only person in the Buddhist Sect who mastered the technique known as Vajra’s Anger. The members of the Buddhist Sect were everywhere around the world, and they would be treated with respect anywhere outside Great Sui. Even if they were proud, they didn’t dare to raise their heads around this heavenly lord.
These four heavenly lords were like gods in the eyes of ordinary people.
They would be welcomed with grand ceremonies if they appeared anywhere outside Great Sui. Flower petals would be spread on the road, water would be sprayed to clean the street, and even emperors would kneel to welcome them.
However, one such figure appeared outside Chang’an in silence. Not long ago, he appeared inside Chang’an. The fact that he escaped from many masters’ searches showed this old monk’s power.
“A heavenly lord,” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist said after heaving a long sigh, “You are that donkey named Wisdom?”
The old monk shook his head and said, “You are a red-robed daoist of the Daoist Sect, yet you are talking in this vulgar way. Aren’t you afraid of lowering your status? Although the Daoist Sect is only stuck inside Sui, it is a famous sect. Since you are this vulgar, most of the people in the Daoist Sect are probably just like you.”
“You sure got a good mouth.” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist snorted, “Don’t try to act; aren’t you tired? Since it is heard that you know everything in the world, I want to ask you about something.”
The old monk put his palms together and said, “Please.”
“Since you know everything, do you know that you are going to die today?” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist asked with his chin raised.
The old monk sighed and said, “Violent and savage. Even though you are in a sheet of human skin, you are still a demon. Since this is the case, I will need to exterminate demons for the world.”
“BS!” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist said in his cold voice, “You need to find a hypocritical excuse before you kill someone. Aren’t you too shameless? If we are going to fight, then don’t BS!”
After saying that, Phoenix-Chirp Daoist swung his sleeves backward.
Boom! Two pits appeared on the ground behind him, and dust flew in the air.
Phoenix-Chirp Daoist flashed forward and already appeared in front of the old monk.
While Phoenix-Chirp Daoist did that, Zhuo Buyi sat down cross-legged, and he closed his eyes, not looking around.
The old monk raised his hand and swung his golden robe, seeming to have opened a golden shield.
Phoenix-Chirp Daoist shot down two streaks of repulsive forces in mid-air, and they smashed onto the golden robe.
However, the golden robe was flat, and the aggressive repulsive forces disappeared. Except for creating two small dents on the flat surface, they didn’t do anything else.
While the old monk swung his golden monk robe with his left hand to block this strike, his right hand moved as if he was trying to get rid of a fly.
After doing that, Zhuo Buyi who sat about 20 meters away frowned.
The old monk blocked Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s repulsive forces with his left hand and broke Zhuo Buyi’s mental attack with his right hand.
This was a two-on-one, but they weren’t obtaining the advantage.
[TL Note: The tempo of the book is a bit slower since every character has a background. It is going to pick up once the world around the MC is built.]
He thought to himself, “Since the top ten participants who are going to get excellent ratings almost have surfaced, is there any reason for more fights?”
In this test, the last ten people remain standing would receive excellent ratings. There were about only 20 people in the last round, and Fang Jie and Yu Xiao were the first few who finished. There was no need for another battle between them.
The people finishing last would need to fight one more round to figure out who would be at the bottom of the top ten participants.
However, it seemed like Yu Xiao wanted to have another battle with Fang Jie.
“You are a smart person,” Yu Xiao said.
This was Fang Jie’s second time hearing this. Although they were sincere, Fang Jie still disliked it.
The tone sounded haughty as if they were masters who had to state that their opponent wasn’t ordinary, or they would seem less dashing.
Fang Jie was silent.
Yu Xiao didn’t mind and said with a smile, “I’m not here to fight you.”
Fang Jie looked at him and asked, “Do you need me to thank you?”
Yu Xiao shook his head and said calmly, “After the exam, I want to treat you to drinks when you are free. Of course, you can decline the invitation. Besides, I’m curious about what other techniques and methods that you haven’t shown yet.”
After a moment of silence, Fang Jie walked to the side and picked up a small dirt stick that Cui Pingzhou created with an earth rune.
He held it with his right hand and suddenly showed a move after straightening his body. His right arm bent at an unimaginable angle and struck forward. This was the crippled old man’s One Saber Strike. Although it wasn’t authentic, it was useful in battle.
Yu Xiao froze for a second and said to Fang Jie earnestly, “Now I want to fight you again.”
Fang Jie threw the dirt stick to the side, dusted off his hand, and said, “Too bad that we aren’t allowed to use weapons in this test.”
Yu Xiao suddenly smiled and said, “You finally thought about this?”
Fang Jie froze for a second before laughing. “Oh yeah, it seems like I won way earlier.”
Yu Xiao replied, “Indeed. When Cui Pingzhou used the earth rune to create a stick, you already won. Although I don’t know why the professors didn’t immediately stop you two from fighting, I’m sure that you would still be the victor even if you got knocked down. The rules are the rules. Perhaps the people on the viewing platform want to see how you would handle this, but it wouldn’t stop them from following the rules in place.”
“Such a BS rule.” Fang Jie glared at the viewing platform and thought, “So it was so easy to win the last battle.”
Then, Fang Jie asked Yu Xiao, “Are you here only to remind me of this?”
Yu Xiao answered, “I just told you; I want to treat you to drinks.”
“When?”
“Does tomorrow noon work?”
“Where?”
“The residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard.”
Fang Jie hesitated for a while and nodded in the end. “You know that I’m broke, so I won’t be able to bring a good gift when I visit. If you don’t mind me going over to your place empty-handed, I don’t mind eating and drinking for free.”
“I’m happy that you agreed.” Yu Xiao nodded and walked away.
When Fang Jie heard Yu Xiao say the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard, he understood Yu Xiao’s meaning. Therefore, he hesitated for a second.
Now, people already started to be friendly with him, and Yu Xiao, the son of Great General Yu Manlou, was inviting him to drinks.
If Fang Jie were someone else, he would instantly nod and feel overwhelmed.
However, Fang Jie wondered if he would offend many people by walking into the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard.
At this moment, more people would want to befriend him.
If he walked into the residence of Great General of Left Martial Guard, others wouldn’t be happy about it.
Therefore, Fang Jie hesitated and wondered if he should decline Yu Xiao’s invitation.
He told Yu Xiao that he would probably need to go empty-handed since he was poor, and Yu Xiao also understood Fang Jie’s intention.
If Fang Jie prepared expensive gifts, people who were spectating this wouldn’t feel comfortable.
Accepting Yu Xiao’s invitation was one attitude and going there empty-handed was another.
Fang Jie realized that since he entered Chang’an, the situation that he was in became more complex.
When he was at Fangu, he didn’t need to worry much. There were only about 800 soldiers and 2,000 residents.
Fang Jie used three years to get to know every one of them.
However, Chang’an was too big. This city was like a deep ocean; it was hard to tell where the pearls were and where the man-eating fish was.
Fang Jie turned around and walked to the side, wanting to lie down on the grass to rest.
The sun was already in the west, and it would soon disappear, signifying the ending of the day and the starting of the night.
Today was special. Fang Jie finally finished the entrance exam of the Martial Arts Academy that he looked forward to.
Although the results weren’t announced, he felt relieved and wanted to lie on his bed and sleep.
“Fang Jie,” someone called out to him when he walked to the edge of the grass field.
Fang Jie turned around and saw that it was another gongzi – Pei Chuxing.
Pei Chuxing walked to Fang Jie. After a pause, he opened his mouth and wanted to say something. Before he would speak, Fang Jie pointed at his own nose and asked with a smile, “Gongzi Pei, are you going to say that I’m a smart guy?”
Pei Chuxing froze for a second and nodded with a smile, “You are indeed a smart person.”
Fang Jie nodded and asked, “Do you want to treat me to drinks?”
“Yeah.”
“When?”
“How about tomorrow noon?”
“Let’s do tomorrow afternoon,” Fang Jie replied with a smile, “It would be more enjoyable at night. Where shall we meet?”
“My home,” Pei Chuxing asked, “Do you know where it is?”
“I don’t know, but I bet many people know where you live, and I can ask around. However, I don’t have money to buy gifts. If you don’t mind it, I’m more than happy to visit your home.”
“No worries. I will send a horse-drawn carriage to pick you up.” Pei Chuxing cupped his hands and walked away.
Fang Jie smiled and thought, “I wonder how many meals I will get for free.”
For someone who was running low on money, it was great that people wanted to treat him to food and liquor.
Then, Fang Jie saw Xie Fuyao resting on the grass not far away, and he thought for a bit before walking over.
Fang Jie sat down beside Xie Fuyao under the latter’s stare, stretched his back, and asked casually, “Can I treat you to drinks?”
Xie Fuyao froze for a second before nodding and saying, “Ok, when?”
“Let’s go tonight.”
“Where?”
“Wherever we can buy liquor.”
“There is a nice little joint a few hundred meters to the right of the city gate that we will pass through later. It is small, but it got a few signature dishes.”
Fang Jie nodded and asked, “Is it expensive?”
“Huh… one silver tael is needed if we want to get full,” Xie Fuyao replied.
Fang Jie couldn’t help but cuss, “Damn it! So expensive! Do… Do they give out free fruit platters?”
…
-Godly Spring Mountain-
After hearing this old monk say that he wanted to bring his disciple back to Great Snow Mountain, both Zhuo Buyi and Phoenix-Chirp Daoist were stunned.
They knew that the handsome young monk got a powerful peer, but they were shocked by the latter’s identity! He was Wisdom Heavenly Lord, the second heavenly lord of the Buddhist Sect who was known for knowing everything in the world.
Great Wheel Wisdom King had four disciples.
His first disciple was Great Freedom Heavenly Lord, and this figure oversaw the Buddhist Sect. Not many people could see Great Wheel Wisdom King; it was already tough to see a heavenly lord.
Since Great Wheel Wisdom King started his cultivation in a stone chamber in seclusion, he asked Great Freedom Heavenly Lord to oversee various affairs of the Buddhist Sect. Even Khagan Mong Ge of Mongo-Yuan was appointed by Great Freedom Heavenly Lord who represented Great Wheel Wisdom King.
It was heard that only a few people could see Great Wheel Wisdom King nowadays.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s second disciple was Wisdom Heavenly Lord. He would teach the scriptures at Clear-Mirror Terrace on Great Snow Mountain every month, and members of the Buddhist Sect and believers from around the world would go there to listen to his lectures. It was heard that many people would die on the way there due to over-exhaustion. When climbing up the mountain, everyone would kowtow once every three steps. It was heard that Wisdom Heavenly Lord knew everything in the world and could see 300 years into the past.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s third disciple was Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord. He always stayed inside the Library of Scriptures and copied scriptures every day. He never asked any questions about the Buddhist Sect and never promoted the dogma. He was the most mysterious heavenly lord, and it was heard that he was crippled and couldn’t travel far.
Great Wheel Wisdom King’s fourth disciple was Ancestral Origin Heavenly Lord. He oversaw and enforced the commandments. It was heard that he was the only person in the Buddhist Sect who mastered the technique known as Vajra’s Anger. The members of the Buddhist Sect were everywhere around the world, and they would be treated with respect anywhere outside Great Sui. Even if they were proud, they didn’t dare to raise their heads around this heavenly lord.
These four heavenly lords were like gods in the eyes of ordinary people.
They would be welcomed with grand ceremonies if they appeared anywhere outside Great Sui. Flower petals would be spread on the road, water would be sprayed to clean the street, and even emperors would kneel to welcome them.
However, one such figure appeared outside Chang’an in silence. Not long ago, he appeared inside Chang’an. The fact that he escaped from many masters’ searches showed this old monk’s power.
“A heavenly lord,” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist said after heaving a long sigh, “You are that donkey named Wisdom?”
The old monk shook his head and said, “You are a red-robed daoist of the Daoist Sect, yet you are talking in this vulgar way. Aren’t you afraid of lowering your status? Although the Daoist Sect is only stuck inside Sui, it is a famous sect. Since you are this vulgar, most of the people in the Daoist Sect are probably just like you.”
“You sure got a good mouth.” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist snorted, “Don’t try to act; aren’t you tired? Since it is heard that you know everything in the world, I want to ask you about something.”
The old monk put his palms together and said, “Please.”
“Since you know everything, do you know that you are going to die today?” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist asked with his chin raised.
The old monk sighed and said, “Violent and savage. Even though you are in a sheet of human skin, you are still a demon. Since this is the case, I will need to exterminate demons for the world.”
“BS!” Phoenix-Chirp Daoist said in his cold voice, “You need to find a hypocritical excuse before you kill someone. Aren’t you too shameless? If we are going to fight, then don’t BS!”
After saying that, Phoenix-Chirp Daoist swung his sleeves backward.
Boom! Two pits appeared on the ground behind him, and dust flew in the air.
Phoenix-Chirp Daoist flashed forward and already appeared in front of the old monk.
While Phoenix-Chirp Daoist did that, Zhuo Buyi sat down cross-legged, and he closed his eyes, not looking around.
The old monk raised his hand and swung his golden robe, seeming to have opened a golden shield.
Phoenix-Chirp Daoist shot down two streaks of repulsive forces in mid-air, and they smashed onto the golden robe.
However, the golden robe was flat, and the aggressive repulsive forces disappeared. Except for creating two small dents on the flat surface, they didn’t do anything else.
While the old monk swung his golden monk robe with his left hand to block this strike, his right hand moved as if he was trying to get rid of a fly.
After doing that, Zhuo Buyi who sat about 20 meters away frowned.
The old monk blocked Phoenix-Chirp Daoist’s repulsive forces with his left hand and broke Zhuo Buyi’s mental attack with his right hand.
This was a two-on-one, but they weren’t obtaining the advantage.
[TL Note: The tempo of the book is a bit slower since every character has a background. It is going to pick up once the world around the MC is built.]
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