The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 171

When Dan Fei saw this situation, her lips slightly opened as she smiled faintly, “Let the master judge whether an item is good or bad. Next."    

Seeing Dan Fei ignore this matter, Ye Dai could not say anything even though she was feeling dissatisfied. He smiled faintly and retreated to his seat.    

Internally, he was even more censured. Even though Dan Fei's sister looked impartial, she had actually already helped Ye Rong twice. This made Ye Dai feel as if countless little insects were gnawing at his heart.    

Could it be that in the eyes of sister Dan Fei, a prince born of commoners was more deserving of her protection than me, a first prince with a pure and noble bloodline?    

Ye Dai did not believe it, and he would never admit it. “Definitely bad boy Ye Rong is usually good at licking him and knows how to cheer him up. In terms of outstanding talent and bold vision, and how strong the foundation of our family background is, sister Dan Fei definitely values me a lot. Surely, he helped Ye Rong find a way out because he pitied the weak. But, from the point of view of the esteemed tutor, how could he have little sympathy for the weak? I, Ye Dai, am the most superior no matter from which point of view I am seen!”    

Ye Dai comforted himself in his heart and encouraged himself.    

Since Dan Fei was covering up this joke, it did not affect the atmosphere of the other segments. All the sons and disciples of the noble families showed their abilities to the fullest as they offered all sorts of good items.    

Shortly thereafter, all the parcels were placed on the main table.    

Dan Fei walked in front of her teacher, “Master, it's been a rather strange year. Followers of many houses have prepared many gifts as well. The total amount of this gift is double compared to the number of gifts we received last year.”    

The old teacher watched with half-circumcised eyes, as if he was an old monk meditating. He slowly opened his eyes only after he heard Dan Fei's words.    

"Let's see." The old tutor spoke weakly.    

These vaguely spoken words seemed to have a miracle of their own as the hearts of many present trembled slightly.    

Everyone knew that the old tutor would list the top three prizes after he saw them.    

These three people were entitled to ask questions personally to the old tutor, and receive his guidance.    

It's not just a matter of appearance, but a real and real gift! In the entire Skylaurel Kingdom, the line of people who wanted to personally request the lordmaster's guidance on a matter would stretch from the capital to the border if they all lined up.    

However, the chances of doing so are few and far between.    

These princes had always received guidance from esteemed teachers, but that was when they all gathered. Everyone has learned the same thing.    

Dear tutors will not be biased in favor of anyone in particular    

Accepting personal guidance is itself a virtue. Even the princes were engaged in a fierce competition for this kind of honor.    

One was to leave a good impression in front of an esteemed teacher. And secondly, to prove to the king that one had received special treatment from the spirit king's protector.    

The old teacher circled the pile of presents on the table, walking slowly. He had no particular expression, no matter what reward he saw. He is neither happy nor sad.    

No one could tell from the old teacher's face whose gifts attracted his attention, and whose gifts he was underrated with.    

However, Ye Dai was relatively light-hearted. He was pretty sure that even though all the houses offered a lot of good things this time, none of them could match his.    

The Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean is clearly much more valuable than any other painting, both in terms of value and quality.    

It even included the Swordteeth Flying Fox's son from Ye Rong. After all, it was just a pet, a toy.    

The Yellow Dragon Painting Observing its Ocean was an absolute treasure, a precious treasure that would be useful even to spirit realm practitioners. Such items were items that could only be expected to be discovered by chance!    

In fact, he had long hesitated before offering this treasure. He really made a big investment with this. What he expected to obtain was undoubtedly the help and recognition of that esteemed teacher, and from there his support for Ye Dai as the future Crown Prince and heir to the kingdom.    

Although he knew that setting up a ruler in training was basically the business of kings and court officials, Tutor Ye's opinion had a very important meaning. If he did not agree to it, then even the king would not dare to take careless decisions.    

In a certain aspect, the power and influence that Master Ye had in the Skylaurel Kingdom was even higher than that of the king!    

The king could have been changed.    

However in the Skylaurel Kingdom, no one could replace Tutor Ye.    

Dan Fei patiently followed next to the lordmaster, a faint smile on her face as she accompanied the old teacher observing these gifts.    

In reality, in Dan Fei's eyes, if she put aside her personal preferences, she also felt that the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean was the best among the others. The other prizes could not match him at all.    

However, Dan Fei was also unable to understand the old master's thoughts.    

As Dan Fei was trying to guess his thoughts, the old teacher suddenly sent him a message using her consciousness, “And Little, which gift do you think is best?”    

Sending a mental message will allay the worry that the people under the main table can hear it.    

Dan Fei was silent for a moment, but still spoke honestly, “In terms of quality, the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean should be the best.”    

“Mm. And small, you don't lie.” The old teacher smiled faintly. “Except, I did not choose it as the best.”    

"Why is that?" Dan Fei gave me a little start. “If this item is not the best, if you choose another one.. wouldn't people think this is unfair?”    

In his position, he was completely unconcerned with the thoughts or feelings of others, or was said to side with or bully someone.    

If he feels that's good, then that's good. If he feels that being first is not enough, then it is not enough.    

No explanation needed. Whether you understand it or not will not be enough to change Lordmaster's choice. You can doubt the Lordmaster's decision, but you cannot doubt his power and authority.    

“Master, And little boldly asked, why is that?” Dan Fei was still a little curious.    

“It's quite simple. This painting is fake.” The old teacher smiled carelessly. “However, even though it is genuine, I still will not choose it as the first.”    

“Counterfeiting?” Dan Fei was surprised. “The original is still not enough to be the best?”    

“Yes, the reason is twofold. The first is that I created the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the True Ocean. However, it had been a very long time and no one else knew of its origin. To think that my junior would treat forgery as a priceless treasure and present it to me. Heh heh, Dan Fei, didn't you say that I've lived too long?”    

“Lordmaster has gained a lot of happiness, and no matter how long you live, it still won't be too long. What's the second reason? Little Dan was quite curious!    

“As for the second reason? Isn't that simpler? Of course, something else caught my attention. That item is absolutely number one in its class in my heart.”    

"Oh?" Dan Fei was really surprised. Is there anything better? Whatisit? Dan Fei had been adopted by that old teacher ever since she was a child and knew quite a lot about her tastes and likes.    

There was something more interesting to the old master than the Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean, and he, Dan Fei, had not registered it at all?    

“And Small, start writing down the placement. In third place, the forgery of the Yellow Dragon Painting Observes the Ocean. Second place, the son of Swordteeth Flying Fox. First place, the best gift is the Nine Glory Dew Wine!”    

The old master's arm expanded as he picked up the simple wooden wine jug and held it in his hand while muttering, “I didn't think I would be lucky to see the Nine Grains of Greatness again in the Skylaurel Kingdom. Rarely, how rare!”    

It was obvious that in the old master's longevity, he must have tasted the Nine Stupendous Grapes at some point. Although he was not as strong as Shi Xiaoyao to the point of not being able to forget about it, but as time went on, the good stuff left a deeper impression in his mind.    

This wine had left a very deep mark on the old teacher's heart. And this time, the gift Jiang Chen didn't have unwittingly had aroused a deep impression in the godmaster's memory and even made his eyes glow!    

Dan Fei became chaotic when she saw the landlord's movements.    

At that moment, he was somewhat suspicious that the lordmaster had made a mistake. But he immediately dispelled the ridiculous notion. The Lordmaster had seen so much, how could he possibly make a mistake?    

Except, this wooden wine jug looked like an ugly duckling amidst a flock of geese sitting within a pile of treasures. It looked cheap and seedy no matter how one looked at it.    

It was unexpected that the lordmaster had chosen this chunk of stone from the pile of gems, and chose it as the best. This scene is too dramatic.    

Except, those below the stage were unable to see their movements. They did not know what had happened and waited anxiously.    

At this moment, Dan Fei came out from backstage, and her pleasant voice sounded again. “Everything, after the lordmaster's round of assessment and selection, three prizes that won the placement have been selected.”    

When they heard that the three best gifts had been chosen, the disciples below the stage fell silent from their hubbub.    

They all widened their eyes, full of hope, as they stared at Dan Fei. They were hoping to read the message that they had been chosen from Dan Fei's eyes.    

However, there was not the slightest hint of any specialness in Dan Fei's eyes. His calm face did not give a subjective impression.    

However, the more Dan Fei was like this, the more confident Ye Dai felt. If Dan Fei felt that there was something shocking about the three ranks, then she would have a certain reaction, right?    

He didn't reveal anything. Whatdoes thatmean? That means there is no tension about what the venerable tutor chooses. The Yellow Dragon Painting Observing the Ocean must have been the best.    

There is almost no doubt about it!    

As his mind drifted to this point, Ye Dai's body stood upright as he inched slightly closer to the stage, preparing to welcome the resounding moment in which he took the top spot after stepping over others.    

All of his followers smiled on their lips as they showed expressions of sharing glory. Lu Wuji even shot a provocative look towards Jiang Chen.    

It was definitely a demonstration of strength in Jiang Chen.    

But why did Jiang Chen pay attention to the movements of teenage Lu Wuji? He didn't care who was first and who was third.    

He was different from these people, he had no thoughts of intentionally licking anyone. Whether the esteemed teacher admired or ignored him, Jiang Chen did not care about all of this in the slightest.    

Even if that esteemed teacher could wipe out the heavens with one hand in Skylaurel Kingdom, what difference would it make? With the best results Jiang Chen had ever seen in his past life, an old tutor like Ye Chonglou would not even be listed on his radar.    

Simply put, if Jiang Chen had chosen his followers in his previous life, Ye Chonglou's level would most likely not have been enough.    

Instead, it was Ye Rong who leaned slightly forward, showing her ambition to compete with the first prince.    

Time seemed to freeze as everyone's gaze focused on Dan Fei's red lips and moved, while waiting for the announcement of the results.