My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but look up.

A man dressed in a blue robe was walking towards them.

The man looked to be in his early twenties.

His clothes were clean, his face was handsome, and he exuded a strong scholarly air.

It seems easy to make people like you.

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly.

Who is this?

Just as he was wondering, Lin Qinrou spoke up, "Lord Du."

When Li Zhiwei saw this person, she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Mr. Du?

Jiang Xiaobai's expression shifted slightly as he glanced at the man.

Could it be...

Is this the Du Chong that the two scholars were talking about?

Sure enough, just as Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, the young man waved his hand with a smile: "Hehe, you two don't need to be so polite."

"While we are out today, please do not address me as 'sir'."

As he spoke, Du Chong took out two books from his sleeve.

The book is exquisitely bound, and the cover looks quite elegant.

Du Chong handed over the book, smiling gently, and said, "By the way, this is the latest volume of my 'The Legend of the White-Clad Swordsman'."

"I've already signed my name on it. I just happened to meet you two ladies today, so I'm giving it to you."

Upon hearing this, many students nearby turned to look, their eyes lighting up.

The latest volume of "The Legend of the White-Clad Swordsman" is here, and it's even signed!

It looks so tempting!

But at that moment, Li Zhiwei gently shook her head: "Thank you, Lord Du, but I don't need this book."

Du Chong paused, clearly not expecting Li Zhiwei to refuse so directly.

Beside her, Lin Qinrou smiled slightly and said, "I don't need it either."

"..."

At this moment, Du Chong's expression finally froze for a second.

You refused?

That's his personally signed copy of "The Legend of the White-Clad Swordsman"!

So many people want to keep a copy, but none of them can.

Now that he's offering himself up, he's being rejected?

Jiang Xiaobai stood to the side watching and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

sure.

I must say, Li Zhiwei and Lin Qinrou are quite capable.

Du Chong reacted quickly and immediately looked towards Tang Ningshuang.

Tang Ningshuang, daughter of General Tang Kui, is the top scholar in this year's martial arts examination.

He had seen it once, so it left a deep impression on him.

Just as he was about to say something, Tang Ningshuang, without waiting for Du Chong to speak, said calmly, "Sorry, if others don't want what's left, I definitely don't want it either!"

"Besides, I'm not interested in the story!"

Tang Ningshuang paused, then added, "Except for 'Mulan' and 'Dream of the Red Chamber'!"

Ok?

Du Chong's expression froze for a moment.

Are these two also stories?

Why had he never heard of it?

After a brief moment of awkward silence, Du Chong quickly broke into a smile again: "It seems none of the three of you like my story."

"It was I who was presumptuous."

After saying that, Du Chong naturally took back the two books.

The movements were neither hurried nor slow.

If you don't look closely, you really can't see any awkwardness at all.

After Du Chong put away the book, his gaze finally fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

Moreover, his demeanor suggested he had just noticed Jiang Xiaobai, a slight smile appearing on his face: "Eh, this brother..."

"Heh, this one, could he be our new top scholar, Young Master Jiang?"

As he spoke, Du Chong's voice noticeably rose.

It's worth noting that Du Chong already attracted the attention of many students, and his opening remarks drew even more people to him.

After all, Jiang Xiaobai is now well-known, and the reopening of Lantinglou is precisely because of Jiang Xiaobai.

"Yes, it's me."

Jiang Xiaobai narrowed his eyes, but did not deny it.

"As expected, it is Young Master Jiang."

Du Chong looked at Jiang Xiaobai, his smile deepening: "I have long admired your name. I have always heard people say that the essays 'On Teachers' and 'On Horses' were written by Miss Lin."

"But in the end, it was taken away by Prince Jiang."

After these words were spoken, the surroundings immediately quieted down.

Many students' expressions changed.

Now everyone's saying that the essays "On Teachers" and "On Horses" were written by Jiang Xiaobai, right?

Could it be... that there's more to this than meets the eye?

Moreover, isn't that the famous Lin Qinrou next to her?

Isn't it somewhat inappropriate for Du Chong to say these things to his face?

Lin Qinrou frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Li Zhiwei's gaze also turned colder.

Tang Ningshuang stood beside Jiang Xiaobai, holding her sword, her gaze fixed indifferently on Du Chong.

Du Chong seemed oblivious to the change in atmosphere and continued smiling, "I thought so too before."

"But now that I've seen Prince Jiang, I realize that the rumors might be false. Hehe, Prince Jiang's scholarly air is unmatched by many."

"So, it's not impossible that those two articles were indeed written by Prince Jiang."

"hehe!"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled.

This sounds like a compliment, but anyone can hear the sarcasm in it.

Moreover, this guy deliberately spoke so loudly, as if afraid that the people around him wouldn't hear him, which shows how malicious he was!

However, Jiang Xiaobai did not immediately respond to Du Chong's words, but instead focused his gaze on the two books in Du Chong's hands: "Oh, Lord Du."

"Neither of them want these two books of yours, can you give them to me... I just happen to need them!"

"Of course, if Young Master Jiang likes it, it's yours!"

As Du Chong nodded, he handed the two copies of "The Tale of the White-Clad Swordsman" to Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai took the book, barely glanced at it, and handed it to Zhang Xinnian next to him: "Xinnian."

"There's no toilet paper in our manor's outhouse, so let's just... fill it in."

These words were spoken.

The surroundings suddenly became eerily quiet.

The smile on Du Chong's face froze completely in that instant.

Zhang Xinnian was taken aback at first, then almost burst out laughing: "Alright, Your Highness!"

As he spoke, Zhang Xinnian, holding the two books, glanced at Du Chong.

Sure enough, Du Chong's originally gentle face had now become extremely ugly.

Zhang Xinnian immediately asked seriously, "Your Highness, what will we do when we run out of these?"

"Are you done using it?"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Zhang Xinnian, then looked at Du Chong, and said with a smile, "When you're done, ask this Lord Du for more."

Then, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Du Chong and said, "Since Lord Du is so generous, I believe... it should be alright, right?"

Du Chong's face twitched violently.

Many students nearby also stared wide-eyed.

No way, Jiang Xiaobai is being so mean!

Du Chong's "The Tale of the White-Clad Swordsman" is something that many people would rather die for.

Jiang Xiaobai, on the other hand, is going to use it to fill the latrine.

This was practically humiliating Du Chong in front of everyone, stomping his face on the ground.

Du Chong took a deep breath, clearly trying to maintain his composure, but at this moment, his face was extremely ugly.

Finally, he snorted coldly, "Since you've already given it to Young Master Jiang, then Young Master Jiang can do as he pleases!"

After saying that, Du Chong turned and left.

After Du Chong had walked away, Lin Qinrou finally couldn't hold back any longer. She pursed her red lips and said with a smile, "Young Master Jiang, how can you be so infuriating?"

Li Zhiwei also covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Jiang Xiaobai really showed no mercy whatsoever.

However, I must say, it did feel satisfying just now.

Du Chong's words sounded polite, but they were actually barbed at every turn. If Jiang Xiaobai didn't return the favor, it wouldn't be in his nature.

Tang Ningshuang stood to the side and glanced at Jiang Xiaobai.

This person can be lazy at times.

But when things really come up, they never back down verbally.

Jiang Xiaobai's smile faded slightly, and he said calmly, "This person is not a friend."

"Since that's the case, and he's targeting me, I naturally won't be polite either."

"Of course, it's not just him. Everyone who deliberately targets me today—I won't show them any mercy!"

After speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze remained indifferent.

These people may be talented or famous.

But to him... ha, who cares who you are!

Someone kicks him, and he still greets them with a smile?

Sorry, others can do it, but he... really can't do even a little bit.

All he'll do is kick the other person ten times in return!