The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 174

The old teacher's response was actually not what Ye Dai had expected. In fact, Ye Dai really wanted the esteemed teacher to praise him and say that he had asked a good question, and then praise him for the scope of his vision and his desire to gain a high foothold. Lastly, he also encouraged Ye Dai to use this goal as motivation and strive to achieve it.    

Unfortunately, these were all the answers Ye Dai wanted, but the real response from the old teacher was very different.    

However, Ye Dai did not dare to show the slightest bit of dissatisfaction so he pretended to be thinking hard. He pondered for a moment before saying, “The words of the teacher are full of determination aimed at a higher point of view. Your students need to move up to another level before they can understand the teacher's point of view. It seems that your disciple must work harder to understand the bigger picture, and at the same time must be willing to become a fierce and ambitious person, working towards the goal of uniting the sixteen kingdoms.”    

Although the respected tutor did not respond as he expected, this did not deter Ye Dai from expressing his own opinions and views towards the respected tutor.    

The Lordmaster smiled faintly and did not respond. He would only answer the question once and there was no way he would voice anything else.    

Although Dan Fei maintained a natural smile on her face, she shook her head inwardly. Ye Dai considered himself a smart man.    

How could a young man like Ye Dai understand the respectable teacher's point of view in looking at something?    

Dan Fei could really understand what the master meant by his words. He said that the momentum for the bigger picture to unify the sixteen kingdoms had not yet been formed.    

He also hinted that Ye Dai was not the strong and ambitious talent required.    

Especially that last sentence, which was all just nonsense if the two necessary conditions were not met, was actually a blow to Ye Dai. This is an indirect indication that he should remain grounded and humble, and refrain from reaching for what is beyond his reach.    

It was a pity that Ye Dai was completely immersed in his own thoughts and did not understand the connotations of those esteemed teacher's words.    

How high are you now to talk about uniting the sixteen kingdoms? Your strength has not reached the required level but your ambition is too great. It will destroy the country and bring destruction to its people.    

“In the end, Ye Dai still considers himself a little smarter than he really is.” Dan Fei sighed personally in her heart.    

Her beautiful eyes changed direction and looked towards Ye Rong, “Ye Rong, you are in second position. What questions do you want to ask Lordmaster?”    

Ye Rong was very serious as she said seriously, “Teacher, my question almost contradicts that of big brother in terms of thought flow. I have thought, is a kingdom considered strong if its borders are endless, or if its country is prosperous and its people are peaceful? For a powerful dynasty, even though he made new borders every day, if his people were poor and the soldiers on the frontline suffered heavy casualties, what would it mean to exhaust troops and engage in a war like this?”    

Ye Dai's facial expression coldly heard Ye Rong's question.    

Ye Rong obviously asked this question just to ask him. Ye Dai's question had something to do with uniting the sixteen kingdoms, whereas Ye Rong asked what was the point of engaging in a war of aggression!    

No matter how one looked at this question, it was in direct contradiction to the question he, Ye Dai, asked.    

The esteemed tutor's expression did not show commitment as he was not angered by Ye Rong's opposite question. He thought for a moment, then said, “Soldiers are also men. If the soldiers and generals had no motivation and purpose while fighting on the front lines, then they would not be happy. So such a war means nothing. Expanding borders is not always a crime. On the other hand, controlling an army is not necessarily a good thing. The difference between good and bad is determined by the intention of war. If expanding borders can help more people lead better lives, then this war is a good thing. This old man's view was that the purpose of the expansion of the border was not to add territory, but to help more people live prosperous and peaceful lives! If someone who is in a superior position loses the direction of this goal, then he will lose the right direction.”    

Ye Rong listened attentively, nodding slightly as he returned to his seat. He needed time to absorb and digest these words.    

“Alright, now is the time for the first place prize owner to ask his question. As per the rules, the owner can ask two questions.”    

Dan Fei turned her gaze to Jiang Chen.    

She was an intelligent woman and naturally knew that this Nine Grains of Greatness Dew was not something the three planned to be together with.    

It was something that a hundred percent was made by this strange young man.    

Dan Fei was a woman who did not easily feel curious, but at this moment, she was quite curious about Jiang Chen.    

He really wanted to know what question this young man would ask the landlord? Questions about martial dao? Or questions in other areas?    

Sensing Dan Fei's gaze at him, Jiang Chen smiled faintly and slightly leaned over his body, hiding behind Ye Rong very naturally.    

It was not that Jiang Chen was running away from anything; he really did not want to stand out. What he wanted to do the most right now was to close his eyes and rest for a while, simulating a fight with spirit realm practitioners.    

Because he will face the next challenge of Xin Wudao. This has to do with the life and death of the Qiao brothers.    

Under these circumstances, Jiang Chen really had no interest in bothering with these things. He knew that if he asked a question, he would be exposed to all sorts of rumors and gossip.    

It is better to avoid these things if possible.    

When Tian Shao saw Jiang Chen like this, he knew that Jiang Chen had really decided to give up his chance and not show any false courtesy. He said to Lin Qianli, “Qianli, ask first.”    

Lin Qianli also wanted to protest out of politeness, but her determination towards martial arts ultimately overcame her modesty and she took a step out.    

“Dear teacher, your junior, Lin Qianli, from Azure Heaven Southern Palace, would like to ask you a question in regards to martial dao. Your junior is constantly seeking the incredible perfection of twelve meridians true qi within the realm of true qi. I have been meditating diligently for three years but have never obtained it. Your junior would like to ask the esteemed tutor, is the great perfection of twelve meridians true qi ultimately just a small mirage?    

A wisp of intelligent light suddenly shot out from the respectable teacher's eyes, shooting into Lin Qianli's heart like an arrow with incomparable sharpness.    

“Aren't you already in the half-step spirit realm? And you still can't let go of your attachment to that incredible perfection? There had never been an incredible perfection in the path of martial dao. Perfection means no more room for improvement. You are fixated on incredible perfection, yet you have no idea that you have already missed the best time to enter the spirit realm?”    

Lin Qianli was like being struck by lightning as he stood there, terrified. Suddenly, a light of enlightenment shot out from his eyes as a relieved smile appeared on his face.    

He bowed deeply, “Thank you very much for the blow on the head of the esteemed tutor, so that your juniors can sweep the clouds and see the clear sky.”    

The old teacher smiled faintly and said nothing more. He was more admiring Lin Qianli's firmness and strong comprehension ability.    

“Junior Tian Shao..” Tian Shao walks to the next stage.    

Although Jiang Chen said that this was a gift from the three of them, Lin Qianli had asked one question and Tian Shao answered another.    

Didn't this mean there was no chance for Jiang Chen to ask anything?    

Jiang Chen didn't ask? Even the people on Ye Dai's side were a little surprised.    

Lu Wuji even cursed Jiang Chen in his heart, “Jiang Chen the fool, how could he pretend to be generous and give the main opportunity to others? He's stupid, okay. Damn it, why did such a great opportunity not fall into my lap?”    

Although Lu Wuji had just been let down by Dan Fei, he still maintained absolute adoration and admiration towards Ye Chonglou, just like everyone else.    

He even dreamed of getting a chance to ask a question like this, but he knew that such an opportunity would never come to him.    

As he watched Tian Shao walk onto the stage, Lu Wuji's heart felt like it had been bitten by a poisonous snake as he was filled with jealousy. Who exactly is Tian Shao? He had always been someone under Lu Wuji's feet, someone whose status could never match Lu Wuji's. How could he be haughty on stage to ask a question to the esteemed teacher now?    

“Little little men get their wish!” Lu Wuji cursed inwardly. He can only scorn people who get what he wants but cannot get it.    

Dan Fei was also a little surprised. He was curious about Jiang Chen and really wanted to know what question he was going to ask.    

However, even though he had been waiting and waiting, the end result was that no one who asked the question was Jiang Chen.    

In that case, Dan Fei's curiosity towards Jiang Chen was increasing.    

Tian Shao's question was of course related to martial arts. The respected tutor was clearly a teacher who taught without discrimination. No matter who asked the question, he treated them all fairly and gave a well-targeted explanation.    

His final answer was also very beneficial to Tian Shao.    

When the old master finished answering Tian Shao's question, the first prince Ye Dai also heaved a sigh of relief and relief. This damn break is finally over.    

The prize segment ends here.    

Despite being ranked third, this rank made him sad.    

Even so, he was looking forward to the next segment, as sister Dan Fei had just mentioned that another segment would be added spontaneously after the gift was given.    

Ye Dai was looking forward to this segment very much because he had prepared it long and hard. He did not even think about the cost and deliberately invited the disciples of the Precious Tree Sect to come over just for the matter.    

“I hope his intelligence is correct this time, and the additional segment that sister Dan Fei mentioned is the item I prepared. If I can help the esteemed tutor to lighten his load, then I believe I will become his most beloved disciple. When I ascend the throne in the future, I will definitely receive the support and approval of the esteemed teacher!”    

Ye Dai's eyes were full of vigor as he looked at Dan Fei with a hot smoldering look. His heart was itching to advance to the next segment.    

When he thought of Dan Fei's promise, all the blood in Ye Dai's body throbbed and boiled…    

Those who could help the lordmaster resolve this predicament would receive the help of an esteemed tutor!    

After receiving a nod from the lordmaster, Dan Fei once again advanced to the front of the stage and smiled politely, “Everything, I already mentioned earlier that there will be an additional segment added after offering the reward. Under the previous agreement, anyone who could help the Lordmaster overcome his problems in this segment would receive help from the Lordmaster. Remember, this was a favor that the lordmaster would fill with all his energy. Everyone please turn your brain.”    

“Help he will fulfill with all his energy?”    

“Gosh! How many years has it been since a respectable tutor made an appointment like this?”    

“Ck ck, if I can accept the help of an esteemed teacher, joining even the Precious Tree Sect is only a word away from my master?”    

“We should appreciate this opportunity!”    

“Heh, even kings will most likely envy anyone who receives this help.”    

“Heh heh, if this help falls on me, I will immediately praise you as my master and stay with sister Dan Fei. This way, heh heh.”    

All sorts of thoughts and ambitions pervaded the big pages at this moment.