The Prodigies War

Chapter 424 Insult

Life is worthless!

He compared the Marquis of Rising Sky to a broken pot!

Many people’s eyes widened in shocked disbelief upon hearing those words. Lin Xun looks gentle, but he curses so ruthlessly. 

The Marquis of Rising Sky is notorious for being violent and domineering in the Forbidden City. He is one of the leading figures of the younger generation, but Lin Xun didn’t seem to care and countered back at every chance. He is so brave!

A gleam glowed in many young noble women’s eyes. They found Lin Xun’s contemptuous attitude toward the Marquis of Rising Sky very interesting and novel. They had never seen a youth brave enough to teach an imperial family descendant a lesson. 

“You have a sharp tongue, but it will be very funny when you lose. I can’t wait to hear what you will say then.”

A chilling smile cracked over the Marquis of Rising Sky’s lips. Lin Xun’s repeated insults had truly enraged him. 

He would have lost his tolerance if he didn’t want Lin Xun to serve him. 

So, he turned around and left. 

Lin Xun smiled and didn’t seem to care. 

This made Liu Qingyan both worried and emotionally moved. Although she disagreed with Lin Xun’s approach, she couldn’t say anything because she knew that Lin Xun did so to stand up for her. 

“That guy…isn’t he afraid of retaliation?” whispered a young woman. Her face flushed, finding the incident too exciting. 

“Haha, you seem to not know anything about Lin Xun. Ever since he entered the Forbidden City, how many outrageous things had he done? But isn’t he still living well? He even received a reward from the empress. He must have a strong backing to dare to act so arrogantly.”

Another young woman clenched her fists. She seemed to know Lin Xun very well. 

The news that Chi Cangfeng had challenged Lin Xun and then the Marquis of Rising Sky had made a bet with Lin Xun quickly spread. 

“See, that’s karma! That guy has been arrogantly bouncing around so much these days. Someone finally can’t stand him anymore,” someone said gloatingly. 

“Indeed, the empress has just rewarded him in the central imperial palace and even Miss Liu Qingyan composed a song inspired by him. Many people must have found him annoying.”

Some people sounded jealous and sour.

In that clamorous atmosphere, Lin Xun was just thinking about when Chief Steward Peng would announce the start of the duel. 

He peered into the distance and noticed Chief Steward Peng standing still on one side of the martial arts arena like he was waiting for an order.  

“Lin Xun!” a voice suddenly rang out. 

Song Zhe complacently strutted toward Lin Xun, saying, “Listen, my older cousin Song Yi will have a showdown with you when the duel starts. Don’t be a coward then!” 

The nearby people broke into an uproar. Even Song Yi disliked Lin Xun. 

This is too shocking. First, it was Chi Cangfeng, then it was the Marquis of Rising Sky and now the person ranked first in the national exam, the peerless genius of the aristocratic Song Clan also wants to have a duel with Lin Xun. Lin Xun has provoked too many clans!  

That guy is so unlucky. It’s going to be hard for him to not lose and embarrass himself.

Many people snickered in their hearts and couldn’t wait for the duel to start. 

“Don’t look at me like that. You make it seem like I’ve done something really bad.”

Lin Xun ignored Song Zhe and looked at Liu Qingyan with a wry smile. She was staring at him with a worried and concerned look.

“You—do you not know how to restrain yourself?” Liu Qingyan sighed. 

“It’s out of my control,” Lin Xun said indifferently. 

Those ordinary and indifferent words made Liu Qingyan’s heart ache. 

Anyone aware of Lin Xun’s situation when he first came to the Forbidden City and the dangers he had to face would know how difficult it had been for him. 

Outsiders only saw how he stirred up a storm from time to time, only saw him rise to fame, and only saw him constantly in the limelight. They didn’t know about the kind of danger and hardship he had experienced.  

“Lin Xun, you are going too far. I am talking to you but you ignored me! What do you mean by that?” Song Zhe fumed. 

Lin Xun swept a glance over him and said with a smile, “I wondered who it was. It turns out to be the cuckold young master. I don’t dare to talk to you. What if someone misunderstands that I’m cuckolding you?”

Everyone’s expression turned strange. Lin Xun’s words were hurtful.  

“You—”    

“You what? Song Yi wants to fight against me and not you. Why are you so anxious?” Lin Xun rolled his eyes.  

Everyone nearby glanced at each other. Although they already knew that Lin Xun was crazy, they didn’t think he was crazy to that extent.

Song Zhe’s face was livid. “Just you wait,” he hissed through gritted teeth before he swung his sleeve and stormed away.  

“You don’t even dare to challenge me. You are going to be cuckolded all your life,” Lin Xun remarked indifferently. 

Song Che trembled with rage and almost went berserk. That guy must be killed! 

Liu Qingyan couldn’t help but said aloud, “Lin Xun…”

Lin Xun suddenly changed the topic and said with a smile, “Miss Qingyan, if you’re worried about me so much, those young masters will get jealous and jump out and challenge me again.” 

Liu Qingyan pursed her lips and said angrily, “Are you not worried about yourself at all?”

She was indeed very worried about him because she knew how awful the morals of some young masters were.

“It’s no use worrying.” Lin Xun shrugged his shoulders with a smile. 

Chief Steward Peng suddenly said aloud, “Everyone, the duel will officially start now. Stand forward if you want to compete for the reward from Her Majesty.” 

His voice reverberated throughout the area, ceasing all discussions and conversations. 

“Lin Xun, come out!”

“Lin Xun, come and take the challenge!”

“Lin Xun, do you dare to fight against me?”

Different voices rang out as soon as Chief Steward’s voice faded. They all wanted to fight against Lin Xun!

It was Chi Cangfeng, the Marquis of Rising Sky and Song Yi.

The audience broke into an uproar. They already knew that Lin Xun was unlucky, but they didn’t expect to see such an explosive scene.  

Chi Cangfeng, Marquis of Rising Sky and Song Yi were all unparalleled figures in the Forbidden City. 

However, they all demanded to duel against Lin Xun! 

“Hahaha, that kid is hated by everyone! Everyone wants to give him a beating! This is so satisfying to watch!”

“It’s understandable. Ever since he arrived at the Forbidden City he has offended many clans and showed no restraint. He deserves to be targeted.” 

“I have a hunch that Lin Xun will be utterly defeated in the duel and become a laughingstock.”  

“Hey, I admire Lin Xun a little. He’s such a troublemaker. I have never seen a person as reckless and bold as him. I’m surprised he is still alive.” 

Everyone broke into an uproar. Most of them gloated at Lin Xun’s misfortune and couldn’t wait to see how the youth would respond.

Even the powerful and influential figures couldn’t help but chuckle. Lin Xun isn’t very popular. 

The unexpected situation surprised even Chief Steward Peng. Three genius talents had stood up right away to challenge Lin Xun. 

After a long moment, he asked Lin Xun, “Whose challenge will you accept? Or, do you reject them all?”

Shua!   

All gazes gathered on Lin Xun. 

Some people couldn’t help but sneer, “Lin Xun, weren’t you very arrogant? This is a rare opportunity to show off.”

“I don’t think he dares to accept the challenges.”

“You can’t say that. Lin Xun’s rune skills are amazing.” 

“Hahaha.”  

The noble descendants such as Hua Wuyou, Hua Wuhen, Song Zhe and Song Chonghe, who had feuded with Lin Xun, all laughed out loud.

Seeing that, Liu Qingyan couldn’t help feeling angry. Those aristocratic descendants act elegant and polite, but they turn out to be so unkind. 

She was about to persuade Lin Xun to not take offense when he darted forward and landed in the center of the martial arts arena. 

The entire audience fell silent. To their astonishment, Lin Xun entered the martial arts arena first without any hesitation!

“Before the duel starts, I have something to say,” Under watchful eyes, Lin Xun spoke indifferently. He stood straight and tall like a spear, and his jet-black eyes were deep and calm. 

Everyone kept quiet, curious about what he was going to say. 

However, he ran his eyes across the audience and soon fixed his gaze on some acquaintances. He smiled slightly. “Today, many people are waiting to see me make a fool of myself. They are either losers previously defeated by me, scumbags jealous of me, or enemies who feuded with me. But in my eyes, they are the same. They are all—”

“—Trash!”

Many people’s expressions changed, skewed with anger and panic.   

That kid is too arrogant. He is so fearless and arrogant in the central imperial palace and in front of so many authority figures of the empire. He deserves to be killed!

“Trash will always be trash. You don’t even dare to challenge me and can only rely on others to fight against me to restore some of your self-esteem. If you’re not trash, then what are you?”  

Lin Xun’s words became more and more impolite. Many powerful and influential figures’ faces became overcast with a frown. We’re at the forbidden palace! How can he say such rude words? 

“Lin Xun, please watch what you say,” reminded Chief Steward Peng. 

Lin Xun smiled apologetically and then said, “There is one last sentence I want to say. I will fight after I finish.”

Everyone fell speechless. What kind of person is he!? He doesn’t know what’s good for him. 

Lin Xun drew a deep breath and glanced around, a smile spreading across his handsome face. His eyes were resolute as he said in a loud and clear voice, “Trash, please rest assured that I won’t disappoint you!”