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

"this……"

Jin Sheng listened to the white-haired old man's words with a face full of embarrassment.

He shouldn't have offended anyone at the Hidden Edge Banquet.

most……

He was just annoyed and glared at Jiang Xiaobai a few times.

Of course, he was also somewhat relieved that he had only glared at her twice.

Otherwise, given Jiang Xiaobai's impulsive nature, he might actually use that thing to blast him!

……

Outside the Imperial Study in the Imperial Palace.

Xiao Jinxuan led Eunuch Gao out slowly, looked up at the night sky, and his expression was clearly puzzled.

"That's not right!"

Xiao Jinxuan observed for a moment, then couldn't help but say, "That sound was like rolling thunder, but why doesn't the sky look like it's about to rain?"

That's right, he came out after hearing the vibration.

I thought it was going to rain, but now the night outside is peaceful.

Although there were some clouds, the stars were shining brightly.

It doesn't look like it's going to rain at all.

Eunuch Gao also looked up, then bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, this might be what they call 'all thunder and no rain'!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Jinxuan raised an eyebrow, then finally nodded slightly and said, "Perhaps!"

After saying that, Xiao Jinxuan didn't think about it any further.

Given the vastness of the Greater China region, it's not surprising that some unusual celestial phenomena occur.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside the Imperial Study.

A eunuch strode forward, followed by another figure.

"His Majesty!"

The eunuch approached and respectfully said, "The person you summoned has arrived!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man standing behind took two steps forward, then bowed and said, "Your subject Qin Zhaoye pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Indeed, the person who arrived was Qin Zhaoye, the runner-up in this martial arts examination.

Xiao Jinxuan turned his head and glanced at Qin Zhaoye before gently waving his hand.

Eunuch Gao naturally understood Xiao Jinxuan's meaning. He gestured to the eunuch and led him away.

Soon, only Xiao Jinxuan and Qin Zhaoye remained outside the Imperial Study.

"Qin Zhaoye!"

Xiao Jinxuan placed his hands behind his back and calmly said, "As the second-place winner in this martial arts examination, do you know why I haven't yet arranged for you to go to the Northern Border?"

Qin Zhaoye raised his head slightly, a look of doubt flashing across his face, then shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I do not know!"

"The Hidden Edge Sect is about to be founded!"

Xiao Jinxuan looked at Qin Zhaoye and said, "Since you are...his disciple, why don't you go and give it a try this time!"

"Let's strive to go all the way and bring back what the late emperor left behind!"

"Consider the rest your reward!"

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhaoye's expression changed immediately, and he lowered his head again, saying, "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve, but I do not possess the Hidden Edge Token..."

"I've got everything ready for you!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan opened his right hand, and three ancient-looking tokens appeared in his palm.

Qin Zhaoye's gaze noticeably sharpened when he saw the three tokens.

Conceal Your Edge!

Three of them!

"Take it!"

Xiao Jinxuan handed over the three Concealed Edge Tokens, paused, and said, "Don't disappoint me!"

"yes!"

Qin Zhaoye respectfully accepted the three Concealed Edge Tokens, gripping them tightly in his hand, and said, "Your subject will certainly do his utmost!"

After saying this, Qin Zhaoye bowed to Xiao Jinxuan again, then turned and left.

Xiao Jinxuan stood there, watching Qin Zhaoye's retreating figure, his eyes slightly narrowed.

A moment later, Xiao Jinxuan withdrew his gaze, turned around, and returned to the imperial study.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Xiao Qingxiu arrived at the Jing Shang Yi Pin Lou restaurant early in the morning.

At this moment, Xiao Qingxiu stood at the door with his hands behind his back, glancing at both sides of the long street from time to time.

The smile on his face had never disappeared since he arrived here.

Indeed, just thinking about his imminent return to the position of chairman made him unable to suppress the corners of his mouth.

That bastard Jiang Xiaobai, does he really think he can sit there forever just because he stole his place?

With Yipintang stepping in, he will still be the chairman.

Of course, it can only be his!

"Ha ha!"

Thinking this, Xiao Qingxiu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Today really is a good day!"

"It really is a good day!"

There were three people following behind Xiao Qingxiu.

It was that fat man from Xiangmingju, along with the owners of the two liquor stores.

They came here today to have some fun.

"Young Prince, you've arrived!"

As the fat man spoke, the sound of wheels rolling could be heard coming from the direction of the long street.

Xiao Qingxiu looked up and saw a carriage slowly approaching Yipinlou, finally stopping not far away.

As the carriage curtain was lifted, Tang Ningshuang was the first to step down from the carriage.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Xiaobai's figure appeared in front of the carriage and landed on the ground.

Following behind was the woman wearing a straw hat.

However, Xiao Qingxiu didn't pay attention to that and instead focused his gaze on Jiang Xiaobai.

"Yo!"

Xiao Qingxiu took two steps forward and looked at Jiang Xiaobai with a light smile, "Isn't this Young Master Jiang?"

"You've come so early today, is it because... you've thought it through?"

"Okay, I've thought it through!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly as he looked at Xiao Qingxiu's happy face.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's straightforward reply, Xiao Qingxiu couldn't help but burst into laughter again: "Young Master Jiang, for some reason, I'm in a strangely pleasant mood today!!"

"I suppose Prince Jiang is feeling the same way as me now?"

After saying that, Xiao Qingxiu looked at Jiang Xiaobai with a mocking expression.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai usually likes to talk like this to annoy people.

Now that he has the upper hand, he naturally wants to get back all the humiliation he suffered before.

As Xiao Qingxiu finished speaking, the three people behind him also sneered.

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, his expression instantly changing as he deliberately feigned anger, saying, "Young Prince, you... you've gone too far!"

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's annoyed expression, Xiao Qingxiu felt a surge of satisfaction and burst into laughter again, saying, "Young Master Jiang, this time I'll let you know what's what!"

"At first, they just started laughing; at most, it's just a moment of amusement!"

"Only...the one who laughs last laughs best!"

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai suppressed a smile and nodded earnestly, saying, "I've learned a lot this time!"

"You know that much is good!"

Xiao Qingxiu gave a cold snort and, with a flick of his sleeve, led the three people behind him into the Yipinlou.

Jiang Xiaobai stood behind, watching the backs of Xiao Qingxiu and the other three, a smile playing on his lips. He then led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess inside as well.

The inner hall of Yipinlou.

The four chairpersons were already seated there, waiting.

Upon seeing Xiao Qingxiu and Jiang Xiaobai enter together, the four of them stood up.

"Alright, don't be so polite!"

Xiao Qingxiu waved to the four people and then walked directly to the main seat at the top.

But after taking only two steps, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rang out from behind: "Young Prince, the position of chairman doesn't belong to you yet!"

"So, even if someone's going to sit, shouldn't it be me?"

"Oh……"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingxiu stopped in his tracks, turned around, and sneered, "What, do you think you can still sit here today?!"

The person he summoned this time was a senior elder of Yipintang.

For Yipintang to suppress Yipinlou is just a matter of a single word.

It's somewhat laughable that Jiang Xiaobai now wants to compete with him for this position.

"This... cough cough!"

Jiang Xiaobai spoke up: "This young master wants to struggle a little longer..."