As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 911 The Ghost Shadow Show Ends

"Baili Zhui, do you dare to fight me? If you lose, you should leave the academy as soon as possible!" Jiang Xiuyong dared to challenge Baili Zhui because he was confident that he had been cultivating for several years longer than Baili Zhui and was now at the fifth level of the Meridian Opening Realm!
Baili Zhui remained calm on the surface, but a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. "What if you lose?"

"Then I'll quit Suhong Academy!"

The story follows the principle of building suspense before praise. At this point, the plot has reached the end of the "First Chapter" and when they see Baili Zhui trampling Jiang Xiuyong underfoot, the spectators at the Star Gazing Pavilion, who have been suppressing their emotions for too long, are basically all beaming with satisfaction.

Jiang Xiuyong lay on the ground, his face bruised and swollen, looking disheveled. The magical artifacts he had used to show off were scattered all over the place. Many people who disliked Jiang Xiuyong cast mocking glances at him from below, while the praise from others for Baili Zhui made Jiang Xiuyong feel even worse than if he had died.

At this moment, a disciple of the academy suddenly noticed the flying sword that Jiang Xiuyong had scattered on the ground. He rolled his eyes, picked up the flying sword, examined it carefully, and suddenly burst into laughter, "This Jiang Xiuyong has been showing off this flying sword in front of us every day, but it turns out it's just a counterfeit flying sword!"

Below the viewing platform, Su Changyun's face suddenly darkened. He felt as if he were being scolded to his face, which made him adjust his posture, perhaps because he felt guilty.

The film continues to play in the viewing area.

The moment the student wielding the flying sword uttered those words, the entire audience was stunned. "No way, this Jiang Xiuyong acts like he's number one, but he's using a counterfeit flying sword?"

"But what kind of pirated or genuine flying sword could possibly be produced?"

"Of course there is," the sword-wielding disciple said solemnly. "The first place in this monthly test was awarded a flying sword, wasn't it? It was a flying sword issued by the territory, and it's definitely the genuine article. You can see the difference by comparing the genuine article with the pirated one."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Baili Zhui, the winner of this month's exam.

Baili Zhui wasn't stingy either. After receiving his prize from his mentor, he lent his flying sword to his classmate to compare it with.

Everyone crowded around. "They really are different. Baili Zhui's genuine flying sword is engraved with 'Swallowing Cloud Flying Sword,' while Jiang Xiuyong's flying sword is engraved with 'Swallowing Mist Flying Sword'! Moreover, the genuine flying sword has the character '宿' engraved in a very hidden place on the hilt."

"A difference of just one word, and this piracy is truly shameless!"

The crowd looked at the pirated flying sword, then at Jiang Xiuyong lying on the ground, and their expressions changed. "Why would you buy a pirated flying sword when you could buy a perfectly good genuine one?"

"I don't know, maybe I was scammed."

……

Inside the Star Gazing Pavilion, many spectators gloated, saying, "What kind of person deserves what kind of sword? Jiang Xiuyong deserves to be ridiculed!"

"This pirated flying sword is truly unethical. It's one thing to copy the sword's design, but to change even the name by just one character is ridiculous. It's like they're afraid people won't know it's a pirated product. How stupid!"

The idiot Su Changyun felt extremely embarrassed.

They also felt a little fear of the counterattack from Duobao Linghuo Store, no, it was Dasu.

Who could withstand such tactics? Even the century-old Yuquanlou Chamber of Commerce would likely be utterly defeated by such a simple and brutal approach.

He could no longer imagine the impact that Wanbao Linghuo Store would suffer after the Ghost Shadow Theater ended.

Thinking of this, he suddenly stood up.

Wanbao Spirit Goods Shop can't continue operating. Anyway, they've probably already recouped the spirit crystals they invested in these past few days. They should run away as soon as possible before the customers of Mingxiao City realize what's happening.

The ghost story had already ended, but the audience was still eager for more. They knew the story wasn't officially over yet; the Flowing Cloud Skill still had its seventh move to reveal. They couldn't help but complain, "Why isn't the story finished yet?" "When is the next one?"

The audience in the Star Gazing Pavilion remained seated, seemingly hoping for another miracle to happen and to witness the next development. In contrast, Su Changyun's sudden action of standing up and walking out made him stand out from the crowd.

……

In the same viewing room, Jiang Ran watched Su Changyun's departing figure and smiled softly. She turned to Qi Yu and said, "My bait is about to escape. See you next time."

Qi Yu was holding her hand. Both of her hands were fair and slender, but the man's hands were more sculpted and larger. Hearing this, he obediently let go of her hand, nodded, and casually calculated the dates for their next meeting: the power competition and Xicha Village.

However, meeting during the power competition is not the kind of relationship where you can simply go out and watch a spirit shadow play together. As the head of Mingxiao Academy, and in his first year in office for the power competition, although he won't be participating himself, the competitive spirit will still be felt by his disciples.

Jiang Ran seemed to have seen through Qi Yu's thoughts. A smile played on her lips as she raised an eyebrow and said, "I'll beat you again this time."

"Not necessarily." Qi Yu smiled as well. His handsome features, with their thick, dark eyebrows, had a certain charm that seemed to dispel the clouds and mist. He was cold and aloof to outsiders, but just one glance at him made one's heart skip a beat.

Looking at his face, Jiang Ran's already good mood became even more pleasant. "In that case, how about we make a bet? If I win, Qi Yu, you have to do something for me."

She had her eye on Mingxiao City's spiritual energy detection system for a long time, but unfortunately she had no way to access it, and naturally she couldn't get the cultivators in the county to study it. But Qi Yu definitely had a way.

However, she understood this person. If it was just about him, he would give Jiang Ran whatever she asked for. But if it involved his family or the academy, then there was no way he would back down.

She admired Qi Yu for this, but it didn't stop her from feeling somewhat troubled.

Qi Yu's eyes suddenly deepened, and he said seriously, "In that case, if I win, I will establish the Mingxiao Branch in your Da Su."

Jiang Ran smiled.

Well, in this respect, she and Qi Yu are quite similar.

"Then let's have a contest."

……

On the other side, Su Changyun immediately took out a communication stone as soon as he left the Star Gazing Pavilion.

However, before he could activate the stone with his spiritual power, a chill ran down his spine. Just as he drew his dagger and looked back, a black shadow instantly wrapped around him.

Completely defenseless.

Soon, Su Changyun was tied up, his communication stone was confiscated, and he was thrown into a room.

"Oh!"

Su Changyun fell to the ground in a disheveled state, the dull thud echoing in the room. He opened his eyes in pain, and what he saw was a pair of black shoes. Looking up, he saw an exquisite and gorgeous brocade robe and a hand hanging naturally at his sides, a feeling of familiarity washing over him.

Looking up further, there was a face that defied description. When he met a pair of dark, deep eyes that seemed to hold a captivating purple hue, his body suddenly stiffened, and he uncontrollably activated the communication stone with his spiritual power.