A Top Scholar in Everything

Chapter 1292: Chapter 1278: Contest

After the basic introductions were over.

The atmosphere at the scene fell into a stalemate for a moment.

Baiyu felt that something was amiss; wasn’t it just supposed to be a meal and then a swift exit?

Looking at the current situation.

The tension was palpable, and it seemed impossible to leave without a confrontation.

Baiyu sat down beside them and started eating on his own. For a moment, everyone’s gaze fell on him.

"You all continue your discussion. I haven’t eaten yet today and am a bit hungry."

Baiyu said naturally.

The patriarchs of the families frowned, with a hint of displeasure in their eyes. Clearly, they felt that only someone of Bai Changqiu’s level could sit at this table. What could a Star Shining Sect inner sect disciple possibly contribute?

However.

Before they could say anything, Bai Changqiu spoke: "This is my younger brother, he’s always been like this since he was a child. Please forgive him.

Let’s move on to discussing the matter of Medicine Mountain.

Since everyone is here today, there must be a proposed solution. Please share it with us.

I would also like to hear your esteemed opinions."

Listening to Bai Changqiu speak.

Everyone turned their attention to this matter, focusing on the evening’s main topic.

Hua Hao sat at the head seat, remaining silent.

At this moment.

A man with a goatee sitting beside him spoke: "Actually, over the years, Medicine Mountain has been managed by Star Shining Sect, cultivating elixirs there. This was agreed upon with Bai Fu City, so there is no issue.

However.

These two Medicine Mountains should belong to the Qingyang Dynasty, as it’s within their territory. Now that a spirit stone mine has been discovered inside, it should be mined collectively.

From the Star Shining Sect’s perspective.

They would take 30%, and Qingyang Dynasty would also take 30%.

We, the local families of Bai Fu City, would split the remaining 40%. Now, Changqiu, what do you think about this proposal?"

As soon as the middle-aged man with the goatee spoke,

the others immediately chimed in:

"I think this solution is quite good."

"Indeed, this allocation is very reasonable."

"After all, it is Qingyang Dynasty’s territory..."

Bai Changqiu frowned.

She looked at Hua Hao, who was sitting at the head, and asked coldly, "Does the City Lord think the same way?"

Hua Hao took a sip of wine and, smiling, said: "It mainly depends on what Fairy Changqiu thinks. If there’s no issue, then I don’t have any problem either."

"There is an issue."

Bai Changqiu said lightly.

In an instant.

The atmosphere at the dining table dropped to freezing levels.

Everyone frowned, looking at the composed and stone-like Bai Changqiu, with some displeasure on their faces.

"Then, I don’t know how Fairy Changqiu thinks it should be distributed?"

At this moment.

Someone else asked.

Bai Changqiu lightly tapped her finger on the table, and said one word at a time: "Very simple, we take 90%, and you split 10%.

This Medicine Mountain.

Was originally a Star Shining Sect’s Medicine Mountain.

Where does this talk of Qingyang Dynasty’s territory come from?

If you think the Medicine Mountain belongs to the Qingyang Dynasty, you are welcome to mine it. But when Star Shining Sect comes to question you, you better be as bold as you are now.

The high-ranking elders of Star Shining Sect.

Are not as easygoing as I am. By then, one Medicine Mountain won’t be enough to settle it.

Right now, it’s just a matter of mineral rights.

If it affects the face of Star Shining Sect, I doubt you’d want to see that outcome."

After Bai Changqiu finished speaking.

The people at the table looked sullen, appearing very angry but helpless.

Indeed.

Star Shining Sect is a force that does not fear the Qingyang Dynasty.

With such power behind her, except for Hua Hao who could somewhat stand up to Bai Changqiu, the others dared not speak recklessly.

If they annoyed Star Shining Sect.

It would not be a small matter.

The reason they dared to negotiate with Bai Changqiu here was because Hua Hao had promised to help them handle this.

The cost would be giving him the lion’s share of the mine later on.

While everyone was silent, with no one responding to Bai Changqiu’s statements.

Hua Hao drank a glass of wine and smiled, saying: "Fairy Changqiu, isn’t your appetite a bit too big? You must know, we are still in Bai Fu City, a city of the Qingyang Dynasty.

Star Shining Sect and Qingyang Dynasty.

Should support each other, not have these divisions.

How about this?

As people who cultivate immortality, the most convincing method is to speak with strength.

Since Fairy Changqiu has also brought many people, why don’t we each send out five people, have a sparring match, and stop at the right moment.

A round-robin battle.

If Fairy Changqiu’s side wins, then we’ll go by your words.

If the other side wins.

The clans of these patriarchs will have their way.

We all agree in advance.

This time, your four families can only send the younger generation to fight against the Star Shining Sect disciples.

It’s a good opportunity for you to see the style of the big sect’s disciples!"

Hua Hao said with a faint smile.

The four families obviously would not object.

This time Bai Changqiu brought people with her who weren’t the elites of Star Shining Sect’s inner sect disciples but rather some newcomers for training.

And within these families.

The younger generation consists of only a few individuals, all nurtured with the family’s resources, although not as rich as the Star Shining Sect, the resources are still concentrated.

The younger generation of these families.

Is definitely stronger than ordinary Star Shining Sect disciples.

But compared to those excellent disciples, the difference is unknown, not to mention the prodigies of Star Shining Sect.

Bai Changqiu frowned and coldly said: "City Lord, was this a premeditated plan?"

Hua Hao’s smile chilled slightly: "Fairy Changqiu, is this proposal not fair enough?

The disciples of Star Shining Sect.

Surely they are not afraid of a sparring match?"

Suddenly.

Hua Hao released the Spirit Transformation Realm aura, pressing the surrounding people into silence.

And at this moment.

Bai Changqiu also displayed the power of the Spirit Transformation Realm!

The two forces clashed, equally matched for a moment; Hua Hao showed surprise on his face.

Is this the true legacy of Star Shining Sect?

To have reached the Spirit Transformation Realm at such a young age is indeed formidable.

However.

Having made up his mind, Hua Hao wouldn’t back down; otherwise, he could not command respect in Bai Fu City in the future.

"Even if a Giant Spirit Realm expert from Star Shining Sect came today, I would not change my decision. Fairy Changqiu, this is not something I alone can decide.

If Star Shining Sect dares not to compete.

Then I won’t push further.

But, at most, I can give you 40%."

Hua Hao conceded a bit.

Bai Changqiu considered for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Since that’s the case, then we’ll compete."

"Very well, then let the venue be set here, tomorrow at noon." Hua Hao’s voice was somewhat low.

"Let’s go."

Bai Changqiu said to Baiyu, stood up, and directly left the City Lord’s Mansion.

Upon leaving the City Lord’s Mansion.

The inner sect disciple who had been following asked: "Senior Sister, why did you agree to them? The Medicine Mountain was originally ours!"