"Oh, it seems Grand Academician Gou has advanced in literary rank. I recall you were previously in the attaining knowledge realm. Have you reached the sincere intent realm now? Our Chu Kingdom just lost a Grand Academician of the sincere intent realm, you know." Fang Yun's words hid a needle in silk.
"The Deer Gate Marquis's death was highly suspicious. I will never let this matter rest. One day, I will investigate until the waters recede and the rocks emerge!" Gou Bao stared fixedly at Fang Yun.
"Then take your time investigating. I have proper business to attend to and can't be bothered trading schemes with someone like you." With that, Fang Yun turned to leave.
"I cherish talent, so I will give you a chance. As long as you return our Qishan Army Banner before the Qishan Army and Pearl River Army head to the wall to fight, all past grievances will be wiped clean." Gou Bao regarded Fang Yun arrogantly.
Fang Yun turned a deaf ear and said to Qu Tong and Jie Bingzhi, "Sorry for the trouble, but please take us to the Pearl River Army's barracks."
The two Provincial Graduates nodded lightly and continued forward.
Gou Bao gave a cold snort. "Pearl River Marquis, don't forget that literary battles are permitted at Two Worlds Mountain too! If you refuse to hand over the Qishan Army Banner, you will stake the Pearl River Army Banner when we fight!"
"Utterly tiresome," Fang Yun said offhandedly.
The Pearl River Army's officers and soldiers deliberately burst out laughing, making sarcastic jibes as they walked.
"With a formidable enemy before us, a lofty Grand Academician actually wants a Life-and-Death Literary Battle over a flag. How did this man ever become a Grand Academician?"
"A Grand Academician like that will never rectify