The Battle of Longshan concluded, thrusting Jinling into the spotlight, and Ye Wuji along with it.
Before this, no one had expected Ye Wuji to be a strong practitioner of the Lower Grade Zhuban Longxiang, and to have concealed it for so many years.
Even among the Murong royal clan, many were stunned upon hearing the news.
For the two great royal clans, it seemed nothing could be unknown to the other. Their relationship, outwardly appearing to have conflicts, was merely an act for others to witness.
If others didn't know, wouldn't they know themselves?
In secret, their relationship was actually very good. They were well aware of many of each other's affairs, so there was no such thing as being unaware.
However, on this particular matter, they were indeed uninformed.
They only knew that an old man had always accompanied Ye Wuji, and they knew that this old man was a Zhuban Longxiang expert. But they never imagined that Ye Wuji himself was also a Zhuban Longxiang!
Among the younger generation of their families, the Ye family had far surpassed them!
Yet, this news was nowhere near as sensational as the death of Ye Xingchen!
Ye Xingchen's identity was not simple. His membership in the Youth Military Council alone was enough to cause a tidal wave of shock!
The Youth Military Council, the Military Council, the Provisional Council Members.
Ranked from lowest to highest.
The former two concerned the military, being councils exclusive to the military world. The Provisional Council Members were the highest branch.
They held speaking rights and a small portion of military authority, able to mobilize no more than a thousand soldiers within a certain range.
This was also for the sake of the overall situation. After all, they were young people, and they might stir up considerable trouble, which would be quite troublesome.
With such an identity dying in Jinling, the military would definitely send people to investigate. Once the results were known, someone would undoubtedly pay the price!
That was not all; the crucial point was that the Ye family was involved!
As the head of the Ten Elder families, the Ye family would not let the death of their heir in Jinling go unanswered.
As expected, one hour after Ye Xingchen's death, the Ye family issued a statement, demanding an explanation from the Murong family, or they would not hesitate to send their experts!
Upon hearing this news, the entire Jinling began to panic, though only a small portion of people.
After all, rumors had it that the Dragon War King was in Jinling, and more importantly, the top ranker of the Investiture of the Gods was in Jinling. What if even an expert came?
Years ago, that person could defeat the Investiture of the Gods with one hand. Now, after so many years, who knew if their strength had advanced further.
"If your Ye family wants to try, our Murong family will accompany you to the end!"
Not long after the Ye family issued their statement, the Murong family responded with full confidence.
Jinling, regardless, was their territory, not a place for the Ye family to run amok.
While the outside world was in an uproar, Ye Wu appeared within the Murong family at this critical juncture, and more specifically, in the inner hall.
Logically, only female members were allowed to enter the inner hall.
In the Murong family's inner hall, there was only one male present: Master Jikong.
"I'm so bored. I wonder what Wood is doing. I miss him so much."
"Monk, do you have a way for me to see Wood?"
Mu Hanqi sat beside Jikong, bored, and sighed as she spoke.
She was playing with a medal in her hand.
This medal was sent to her by the old monk at the request of Ye Longlin, who said that if she ever encountered trouble, she should present this medal.
This medal was one of a kind in Great Xia!
It was inlaid with the inscription "Unrivaled National Scholar"!
"Amitabha, Your Highness should focus on the martial arts competition for marriage instead. There is only one day left."
Yes, there was only one day left. The martial arts competition for marriage was the day after tomorrow.
Countless people wanted to defend their positions over these two days, but only sixteen could be chosen in the end.
The current problem was that Ye Xingchen had died, leaving another vacant spot.
Mu Hanqi tossed the medal in her hand towards the sky, thinking to herself: If it lands heads up, I'll sneak out tonight. If it lands tails up, I'll have the old monk help me sneak out at the third watch tonight.
However, after waiting for a long time, the medal did not fall.
"Unrivaled National Scholar? This medal suits me well? Murong Yuhan, did you already fancy me and thus custom-ordered this medal?"
Ye Wu appeared before Mu Hanqi at some unknown time, holding the small medal in one hand, a hint of amusement on his lips.
Upon hearing the voice, Mu Hanqi opened her eyes and saw Ye Wu standing before her in military uniform, holding the medal that Ye Longlin had given her!
"Give it back to me!"
Seeing this, Mu Hanqi immediately became anxious. This was something Wood had given her, and strictly speaking, it was the first thing Ye Longlin had ever given her!
"Give it back to you? Didn't you give this to me... Oh~~ I see, you're too embarrassed to say it, aren't you? I understand."
"After all, among the younger generation in the entire Jinling, besides me, who else is qualified to deserve these four words? Hahaha, this is exactly what I wanted. Don't worry, Murong Yuhan, I will definitely win the martial arts competition for marriage, and then you will be mine!"
Ye Wu was overjoyed, especially the words "Unrivaled National Scholar," which made him feel that only he was worthy of these words.
After all, he was already a one-star general at such a young age, with a promising future!
"This is not for you!"
Mu Hanqi said, glaring at him, wanting to snatch it back. But he had already pinned it to his uniform's chest. Coupled with the insignia on his chest, it did give him the air of a great general.
"It's alright, it's alright. I know you're shy. I'll accept it. You don't need to be shy, after all, I know your feelings. Girls are normal if they can't speak up. I've received your intentions... Woman, I must say, you have a way of playing!"
"Tell me, have you already taken a liking to this General?"
Mu Hanqi looked at him as if he were an idiot, sneering dismissively, "Ye Wu, who..."
As soon as she spoke, Murong Renjing appeared before them.
Ye Wu quickly composed himself, took out a letter from his inner pocket, and respectfully handed it to Murong Renjing, saying, "Patriarch Murong, my father asked me to give you this letter. He said that after you read it, you will know how to choose."
Murong Renjing glanced at Mu Hanqi, then at Ye Wu, quickly scanned the letter, his expression fluctuating.
"I understand. You may leave."
Ye Wu nodded, gave Mu Hanqi a deep look, and said no more.
After Ye Wu left, Murong Renjing looked at Mu Hanqi with an uncertain expression, his voice laced with coldness, "Mu Hanqi, your so-called boyfriend from Nan Province has come to Jinling. Heh heh, have him come to the family tonight."