Yunxi

Who was Tantai Xiasang?

The current chief disciple of Martial Suppression Academy!

Ranked first in combat power on the Martial World Heroes Ranking!

Three years ago, she had stood above the masses with her Heaven-grade innate foundation and claimed a true disciple position.

Three years later, although she was still at the peak of the Five Elements Realm, no one dared underestimate or challenge her.

Yet today.

Mo Chen's arrival made everyone present feel that something was off.

Along with that, they began to doubt Tantai Xiasang's judgment.

"A distinguished guest has arrived—Young Master Mo is here~~"

Hearing the attendant shout loudly from outside.

Not a single person in the hall rose to greet him, nor did anyone pay him any heed.

It was entirely different from when Ruan Tianjing had arrived, when nine out of ten rooms had emptied and everyone had flocked around him like stars surrounding the moon.

When Mo Chen arrived, the entire hall of Drunken Moon Tower suddenly fell silent.

They exchanged glances, wearing amused, gloating smiles as they whispered among themselves.

"Is this Mo Chen the menial Tantai Xiasang recommended?"

"That's him. Looks like he isn't very welcome, haha."

"Hmph, he's merely a lowly menial. Why should anyone welcome him? Are we supposed to go greet a servant like him?"

"Exactly! If he knew his place, he shouldn't have come to tonight's banquet! What a disgrace!"

"That's true! Miss Yunxi must have held this banquet to invite Young Master Ruan and the others. What's a menial like him doing here?"

"He really knows no manners! Just as expected of someone lowborn!"

Everyone chimed in, sneering and mocking whenever Mo Chen's name came up, not taking him seriously at all.

Especially the crowds gathered around Ruan Tianjing and Situ Xin, who trampled on Mo Chen while praising Ruan Tianjing to the skies.

They belittled Mo Chen at every turn while exalting Ruan Tianjing.

Ruan Tianjing's smile grew even wider. Secretly delighted, he lifted his chin proudly.

I, Ruan Tianjing, possess a Heaven-grade innate foundation. In a few days, I will surely enter the true disciple ranks through the martial examination! Miss Yunxi is holding this banquet for me today. I certainly won't disappoint her!

Miss Yunxi was known as the foremost of Drunken Moon Tower's Four Great Courtesans.

Her beauty was peerless, enough to topple kingdoms and cities.

Even many high-ranking officials and nobles of the Prefectural City rarely got to see her.

Today, she had specially hosted a banquet for the talented disciples.

In the eyes of the various factions, this was undoubtedly a gesture of goodwill toward Ruan Tianjing, an attempt to establish ties with him in advance.

Thus, everyone became even more enthusiastic toward Ruan Tianjing, fawning over him with every effort, afraid another faction would get ahead of them and leave them at a disadvantage.

Just then.

Cries of astonishment suddenly rang out, quickly spreading through the hall.

"Yunxi! It's Yunxi!"

"Miss Yunxi is coming downstairs!"

"My heavens! She's so beautiful!"

At the cries, everyone in the hall looked up toward the third floor.

Then they saw an exceptionally beautiful woman in a trailing pink gown, ribbons fluttering from her shoulders. Her face was veiled in white gauze, and like a living painting, she descended gracefully under the escort of six maids.

Her attire was soft and magnificent. She swayed with every step, each footfall like a blooming lotus, her skirt rippling like a poem or painting—elegant and enchanting.

Ruan Tianjing's eyes widened as he sucked in a sharp breath.

She was simply too beautiful!

He stared at the breathtaking beauty in a daze, utterly captivated.

Situ Xin was no better off. His eyes went straight as he stared at Yunxi on the stairs.

Hu Shiqi, on the other hand, was the calmest. He merely glanced at her, sighed, and continued drinking alone.

With a body as huge as his, a delicate woman simply could not withstand his strength.

"Miss Yunxi!"

"Yunxi!"

Every guest on the first floor rose to their feet, shouting with feverish excitement.

The doors to the guest rooms on the second floor flew open, and the corridors filled with people, all just to catch a glimpse of Yunxi.

Ruan Tianjing's heart pounded wildly. His face filled with ecstatic delight as he walked toward Yunxi.

The moment Yunxi reached the first floor.

Ruan Tianjing put on what he believed was a handsome, dashing smile, cupped his hands, and bowed.

"Ruan Tianjing greets Miss Yunxi!"

Yunxi raised her lovely eyes and gave Ruan Tianjing a faint glance before slowly curtsying. "This humble woman greets Young Master Ruan."

"Yun—"

Ruan Tianjing stepped forward with a smile, opening his mouth to say something, only to suddenly realize that Yunxi had passed right by him and was walking straight toward the entrance.

"What?!"

Ruan Tianjing froze for a moment, then turned to look.

The other guests were also slightly stunned and followed Yunxi's gaze.

Then—

Every guest on the first and second floors of Drunken Moon Tower saw Mo Chen walking in through the entrance.

"Who's that?!"

At the doorway stood a young man in flowing azure robes, with sword-like brows, bright eyes, jade-like grace, red lips, and white teeth. Led respectfully and warmly by an attendant, he entered Drunken Moon Tower.

His hands were clasped behind his back, and he wore a confident smile.

Seeing everyone in Drunken Moon Tower silently watching him, he remained neither humble nor arrogant, calmly cupping his hands in greeting to those around him.

"My apologies, my apologies. There were too many people on the road, so I arrived late..."

At that moment.

Yunxi slowly approached under the protection of her six maids.

Upon seeing Mo Chen, Yunxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At last, this lord had arrived. Otherwise, she would not have known how to explain herself to the Qin siblings.

"This humble woman, Yunxi, greets Young Master Mo! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend the banquet!"

Yunxi took the initiative to curtsy before Mo Chen in full view of everyone.

"Wow!!!"

The guests erupted in shock, their minds reeling.

"Mo Chen! He's Mo Chen?"

"My heavens! What's going on? Yunxi actually came out to greet Mo Chen herself?!"

"Hiss—now I understand! Yunxi came downstairs early solely to meet Mo Chen, not Ruan Tianjing!"

"Wow! Just what is Mo Chen's background? Isn't he a menial?!"

At that moment.

Not only were the guests throughout Drunken Moon Tower stunned and unable to believe it.

Even Mo Chen himself was surprised.

Looking at Yunxi's lovely face and slender, graceful figure, he felt somewhat flattered. It all seemed strangely unreal.

However, when he recalled the guest list for today's banquet, he smiled in understanding.

Presumably, talented examinees like Ruan Tianjing had received the same treatment.

After all, Yunxi herself was hosting this banquet.

As the host, it was only natural for her to warmly greet every distinguished guest who came to attend.

With that thought, Mo Chen relaxed, a casual smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

"You're too courteous, Miss Yunxi. I'm deeply honored to have received your invitation! Naturally, I couldn't come empty-handed, so I specially composed a poem as a gift for you."

Yunxi paused slightly, her beautiful eyes blinking. "A poem for me?"

Ruan Tianjing could no longer endure it. His eyes reddened with jealousy as he stepped forward, pointed at Mo Chen, and berated him.

"Mo Chen, a lowly... menial like you, what do you know about poetry?"

Mo Chen looked at Ruan Tianjing in puzzlement. "And this gentleman is...?"

The attendant hurriedly introduced him. "Young Master Mo, this is Young Master Ruan Tianjing."

Mo Chen suddenly understood. "Oh, so you're... what was your name again?"

The attendant repeated, "Ruan Tianjing!"

Mo Chen said happily, "Ah, right, right, right! Ruan Nerve, Ruan Nerve... Look at this memory of mine, I forgot it in the blink of an eye... Wait, Miss Yunxi, what whale was his name again?"

Yunxi could no longer hold it in and burst out laughing behind her hand.

Situ Xin and Hu Shiqi, who had been drinking alone nearby, could not hold back either and laughed heartily.

Even many guests and drinking companions on the first and second floors struggled to suppress their laughter, thinking Mo Chen's move was far too vicious.

Ruan Tianjing, on the other hand.

His face darkened, and his eyes burned with savage fury as he glared viciously at Mo Chen.

"Mo Chen, you're courting death!"

Ruan Tianjing had been a genius since childhood, the center of everyone's attention.

Yet tonight, he had not only been ignored by Miss Yunxi, but had also been publicly humiliated by Mo Chen using his name.

A man could be killed, but never humiliated!

This grudge was now set!

Ruan Tianjing sneered repeatedly to himself and secretly swore that during the martial examination's practical matches, he would make Mo Chen die without ever knowing how.