Chapter 709 Lord Xuan Yuan Invites You (2)

Rationality took the upper hand as Jin Yuntang slowly calmed down. First, he cupped his hands and bowed towards Xuanyuan Ye, then shot a glare at Ji Wujiang before sitting back in his seat.

"That’s more like it," Xuanyuan Ye sipped his wine, "Waiter, this wine is quite rich. Is your Hanqiong Restaurant hiding the good stuff?"

"I’ll bring two more bottles for you right away, sir."

The waiter was sharp; how could he miss the implication?

If Lord Xuanyuan hadn’t intervened, he, as a waiter, might have been in deep trouble.

As Jin Yuntang sat back down, the drama seemed to reach a small climax, with everyone eagerly watching.

Ji Wujiang was also a bit surprised; knowing Jin Yuntang, even if he didn’t dare cause a huge scene, he definitely wouldn’t just sit down like that.

The waiter deftly delivered two bottles of wine to Xuanyuan Ye’s table.

"Bring up that junior from Shun Kingdom," Xuanyuan Ye suddenly said.

"Alright."

The waiter immediately ran off to call the King of Shun’s Confucian Scholar.

The anger Jin Yuntang had managed to suppress almost burst forth again.

Bringing Wang Ru here would be to publicly humiliate him in front of everyone!

Wang Ru!

A murderous intent already arose in his heart.

The other patrons in the restaurant watched with even more relish.

Outside the Confucius Temple, Wang Ru was staring at the temple with a venomous yet discreet gaze.

"Hmph! Soon, soon! You must come out too!"

He was secretly thinking.

Suddenly.

"Sir."

A voice came from behind, as the waiter from Hanqiong Restaurant came running over.

Wang Ru was startled, quickly retracting his sinister gaze and putting on a look of frustration and regret instead.

"Lord Xuanyuan requests your presence," the waiter said with a bow.

Lord Xuanyuan?!

Wang Ru’s heart trembled.

One of the two major surnames of Celestial Veil Kingdom, Xuanyuan?

When did I make ties with such a figure?

No... no...

Wang Ru’s heart suddenly began to race.

Could it be that Lord Xuanyuan has noticed my talent?!

"Please lead the way." Wang Ru suddenly felt a bit impatient.

"This way, please."

The waiter led Wang Ru into the restaurant.

As soon as he entered, many eyes turned towards him in unison.

Wang Ru was even more delighted.

So many people looking at him, it must be because Lord Xuanyuan has taken a liking to him!

What about the Confucius Temple, being noticed by Lord Xuanyuan is still an opportunity to showcase his talents.

He instantly thought of Chu Ming from Qin Kingdom, who had reached the third test together with him at the Confucius Temple.

"Brother Qin, apologies, without the Confucius Temple, I can still make a grand future in this Celestial Veil Kingdom!"

Thinking this, he had already walked up to the second floor.

As soon as he appeared, a cold gaze shot over from the front.

Wang Ru was shocked, hurriedly following the gaze.

"The King...!" he finally saw Jin Yuntang of the National Guardian Realm from Shun Kingdom.

As Jin Yuntang saw Wang Ru, his killing intent exploded instantly. If not for the many eyes watching, he would have already stabbed this disgraceful fool to bits.

"Come over here..."

Just as Wang Ru was filled with fear, a gentle voice came from inside.

As the voice sounded, even the king from his own Shun Kingdom retracted his gaze.

Observing the reaction of everyone in the restaurant, Wang Ru immediately realized that the person calling him was Lord Xuanyuan.

"My lord, I am Wang Ru from Shun Kingdom..." Wang Ru respectfully approached the table where Xuanyuan Ye was, bowing low.

Xuanyuan Ye squinted, looking playfully at Wang Ru, and said with a smile, "Not bad..."

The first-tier scholar had provided a good show, indeed not bad.

However, the words ’not bad’ carried a different meaning for Wang Ru.

Lord Xuanyuan praised him for being ’not bad’, indeed, he must appreciate his talent!

Wang Ru, who was just a bit flustered, suddenly felt secretly delighted.

Who would want to return to Shun Kingdom if they could stay in one of the strongest countries of the Ancient Profound Western Continent, Celestial Veil Kingdom?

And now, Wang Ru had such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it was the Xuanyuan, one of the two strongest surnames in Celestial Veil Kingdom, who had taken a liking to him!

Unable to contain his excitement, Wang Ru bowed once more, "Thank you, my lord, for your praise!"

Praise?

Xuanyuan Ye was slightly startled.

The other patrons in the restaurant also looked at him with some surprise.

Seeing Wang Ru’s exuberant expression, Xuanyuan Ye’s eyes sparkled, quickly guessing the reason.

This Wang Ru probably thought he was summoned because Xuanyuan Ye had taken a fancy to him.

"Heh heh," he rotated the golden goblet, "Today’s wine tastes especially good."

The patrons in the restaurant understood immediately, all looking on with amusement.

Ji Wujiang also looked playfully at Jin Yuntang of Shun Kingdom’s National Guardian Realm.

Jin Yuntang glared at Wang Ru, his face already as cold as a snow-covered land, icy beyond measure.

How did such a waste come out of the Great Shun Kingdom!

And why did he bring such an idiot to Celestial Veil Kingdom for the Confucius Temple trial!!

Now, only one thought remained in Jin Yuntang’s heart: when this is over, he must brutally deal with Wang Ru to vent his fury.

"Let me ask you," Xuanyuan Ye paused deliberately, then smiled and asked, "How many people entered the third test together with you?"

"Reporting to my lord, including me, there were seven," Wang Ru replied respectfully.

"Was there someone from Qin Kingdom?" Xuanyuan Ye asked further.

"Yes, Chu Ming from Qin Kingdom, Brother Chu," Wang Ru still respectful, "However, when I left, Brother Chu seemed to be in trouble, perhaps..."

He didn’t finish the sentence.

Chu Ming in trouble?

Ji Wujiang felt a twinge of tension, partly due to a bet involving a first-class spiritual treasure, but mostly out of concern for Chu Ming.

He didn’t know what the Confucius Temple’s test entailed, and with Chu Ming having his own secrets, he worried about Chu Ming’s identity being exposed.

Hearing this, Jin Yuntang of Shun Kingdom, whose face had been full of coldness, suddenly showed a trace of sarcasm, finding a bit more balance in his heart.