The Imperial College's

Eps. 15: Cunning People

Temporary score to 1-0. One for the Royal Academy, zero for the Tian Academy. Lan Zi, the representative student of the Royal Academy descended from his horse with a happy look. He managed to become the pride of the Royal Academy again by winning the first match. Lan Zi was greeted with happy embrace and shout from the top brass of the Royal Academy and his friends.

This is a good start.

Lan Zi walked over to where Huang Yunxi was standing, then lowered her head to say thank you. If Huang Yunxi had not changed her horse, she might have already fared the same as a disciple of Tian Academy. Lan Zi also apologized for having doubted a Princess Xiyue at the initial moments.

After a few moments of rest, the bells marking the second match had rang once. It's time for a sword dance. Everyone who was originally in the riding field moved to the round field in front of the main hall. The duck tub that was being bathed, the people lined up neatly while walking.

Shi Heng, the sword dancer from the Royal Academy was already on standby with the typical dance uniform of Dong Hua Empire. The beautiful man stood on the edge of the round field. Her lickened eyelashes flickered funny. Her makeup was not only beautiful, but it could make anyone unable to tell whether she was a male or a female. Yes, this sword dance despite being performed by men, the makeup on her face remains that of women. So no wonder, most of the dancers in this dance are beautiful men.

Speaking of the beautiful face, Yuwen Yue, the Deputy Advisor of the Academy also looked beautiful and handsome. His nose is flat, his face oval typical of Asian men in general. Her eyelashes are pliable, her eyebrows are black and firm. His skin was white and clean, like he had never touched anything dirty. Her lips were thin and naturally bright. If her hair was perfectly stroked and given a bit of makeup, Yuwen Yue could become a woman.

Ah, has that man also been a sword dancer?

Realizing that he was thinking about Yuwen Yue, Huang Yunxi immediately shuddered. What exactly is he thinking? It was up to if that man had been a sword dancer or even a comforting man, Huang Yunxi had absolutely no business to worry about him. Huang Yunxi refocused his gaze forward, onto the arena of the match.

One bell blow was already pitched. The sword dance competition began with the cheers of the students of the Royal Academy and Tian Academy, accompanied by loud music and the rhythm was so excited. The first participant was Tian Academy. The person begins to move to the rhythm of the music, moving the legs, hands, body and head. His movements were very flexible and firm.

Fifteen minutes later, the music stopped. The Tian Academy's participants finished with his amazing performance. He returned to the participant's seat accompanied by a standing ovation from everyone. His actions really stole the attention of many people. In fact, the jury consisting of dance experts and swordsmen only shook their heads.

Next, it was Shi Heng, the participant of the Royal Academy. When the music began to play, his body meleok-leok agilely. The joints are very flexible. The dance movements are so soft, then slowly change to be firm along with the rising tempo of the music being shot.

A louder, more compact hand clap buzzed in the air. The clap grew louder as Shi Heng made a swirling motion with the sword in both hands, then threw it into the air and re-captured it.

But something happened beyond expectations. As Shi Heng leaped and landed, his legs sprained from the immense pressure of his body weight. The beautiful man fell down immediately. The sword he had been holding had somehow flown to where. Clearly, the man was now only able to complain of pain while holding onto his swollen ankle.

“You okay?” asked Yuwen Yue. Shi Heng who was still complaining nodded.

“Teacher, sword dance?”

“It's okay. Treating your feet is more important.”

Although it did not accept, but it seemed that Shi Heng could not exert himself either. If passed on, his leg could break and he would not be able to walk again. Several medics prepared to take him straight out of the arena. Shi Heng was shackled to the newly built Medical Hall a few days ago.

“You think his legs will heal?” Fang Jianming suddenly asked.

“He just sprained. His leg will not be amputated.”

“Amputation?”

“Sort of cutting of decomposing body parts or considered dangerous if maintained.”

“Ah, it turns out there is such a thing. But Yunxi, doesn't this mean that Tian Academy won in this round?”

“Yes. The score is the same.”

There was a sigh from Fang Jianming. Huang Yunxi guessed that Fang Jianming must be nervous. Soon, it was his turn to fight. If he were to lose, then the chance of the Royal Academy to win would be depleted. Coupled with Huang Yunxi who had initially refused and was unwilling to practice. If until Huang Yunxi did not play, then everything was extinct.

“Yunxi!” call someone.

Huang Yunxi. Yuwen Yue half ran towards where she stood.

“Do you have anything that can heal Shi Heng's legs?”

“Teacher, I am a student, not a doctor. Why don't you ask the doctor?”

“Ah, that, usually you have a magic tool.”

“No. Just have the healer treat him!”

“Tabib says Shi Heng needs to rest for one month.”

“For that? Isn't he just sprained?”

“Her ankle bone is cracked.”

“Oh.”

Huang Yunxi is not a spirit of desire. She was neither a God nor a Goddess of Life. He really could not heal Shi Heng's legs. He is not a doctor, he is just Huang Yunxi, a gamer who got karma for causing fires in the real world. Asking her is the same as lying. Although he had a magic system, but Huang Yunxi could not play around with the body of a living being.

The bell marking the third match then rang. The arithmetic match is about to begin. Those who are allowed into the room are only a few people. Huang Yunxi infiltrated the crowd. Because of his small body, he easily slipped and stood at the very front. There, Fang Jianming was already sitting in front of a small table. Before him was one participant from Tian Academy. Not far away, there was a small blackboard.

Teng. The bells sound again. The atmosphere that had been boisterous was suddenly silent. Fang Jianming and the Tian Academy disciples clashed with each other in intelligence through a number game. Problem for the sake of being answered perfectly. The difference in grades between the Tian Academy and the Royal Academy only differed thinly.

“Jiuming, look at your brother. Is his brain made of gold?”

“Of course. We are the pride of the Dukes of Fu.”

“I'm sorry I asked you.”

When the scores of the Tian Academy and the Royal Academy differed by 0.001 points, something suddenly happened. Fang Jiuming who had been calm in his position, now looked uneasy. He shook his head, then shouted, I,

“Shut! Why is it so noisy here?”

The longer, Fang Jianming's uneasiness grew. The man not only shouted, but covered both his ears with his hands and started acting strangely. He always said that it was so noisy here that he couldn't concentrate. People are starting to panic. Exactly what happened to this intelligent son of Duke Fu's residence?

a“Celaka!”

Huang Yunxi exclaimed, then jumped to where Fang Jianming was. He just remembered that Fang Jianming's behavior was similar to that of someone who was hallucinating. True, Fang Jianming must have been hallucinating until in his head came voices that only he could hear.

“Teacher! Teacher!”

“Yunxi, what's wrong with Fang Jianming?”

“Teacher, looks like he ate White Flower!”

“White Flower? You mean, the poison we researched a while ago?”

“Ya!”

“Wire! Quick, help him!”

Fang Jianming was taken to the medical treatment room. Due to unexpected events, the arithmetic match was postponed for a while. Fang Jianming still had to be examined to find out whether the cause of him hallucinating and rampaging in the arena of the match was White Flower poison or not. If proven, then further investigation was needed to find out the origin of this poison and how the poison could arrive at Fang Jianming's body.

Huang Yunxi and Yuwen Yue waited for the results of the examination outside the room. The panicked faces of both are so obvious. They were worried that Fang Jianming would be unable to regain consciousness in such a short period of time. The incident is so mysterious, it is very important for them to seek information from victims.

“Tabib, how is it?” yuwen Yue asked as the Royal Academy's special healer walked out of the room.

“Vice Advisor rest easy. The amount of poison in his body was not too much. Within an hour, Young Master Fang will be aware.”

“Doctor, do you have an antidote?” huang Yunxi asked.

“Sorry, Mr. Princess. The servant can only hold it for a while. Don't let Young Master Fang drink alcohol and vinegar food so that the poison doesn't react anymore,” replied the Royal Academy healer regretfully.

The Royal Academy Physician then resigned after writing down some medicinal recipes. Huang Yunxi and Yuwen Yue directly entered to see Fang Jianming's state. The face of the witty man was so pale. Sweat on his forehead and forehead.

Meanwhile, Fang Jiuming had only returned after a while. Fang Jianming's twin brother was asked to go to Duke Fu's residence to inform their father.

“Jiuming, you take care of your brother.”

“Yunxi, where are you going?”

“I need to finish the game.”

“Yunxi, what if something similar happens to you?” This time, Yuwen Yue who raised her voice.

“I can take care of myself.”

“Yunxi, it's okay. The reputation of the Royal Academy is not as important as your safety. If you are in danger, how do I explain it to His Majesty?”

“Teacher, you're chatty.”

qqTanpa concerned about Yuwen Yue chirping, Huang Yunxi went to the arena of the last match, the chess match. The participant from Tian Academy was already sitting sweetly in his place. And so do his supporters. It seemed, they were completely unaffected by the incident that had just happened a moment ago.

Huang Yunxi entered the arena. He was cheered on by the students of the Royal Academy. This is the last game that will determine who is the winner this year. They placed their hopes on Huang Yunxi, but did not dare to have high hopes because they knew very well what a Huang Yunxi was like.

q“Yo, does the Royal Academy not have competent people to send a woman to compete with me?” chirps The Tian Academy Participants. This made Huang Yunxi frown. Was the human in front of him underestimating him?

“Male or female, if you want to compete, just compete,” said Huang Yunxi firmly. The girl then sat in her place, facing off against the Tian Academy Entrant.

Seeing such a haughty and fearless woman, the Tian Academy Entrant was irritated. He could be facing off against a woman in the arena! This was a form of humiliation for him and for Tian Academy. See how he destroyed his reputation and humiliated the Royal Academy until this woman before him did not dare to raise her head again!

The bells mark the match beginning. This time, chess is done with your eyes closed. Both participants began to concentrate. Huang Yunxi was running a white pawn, while the Tian Academy's Participants were running a black pawn. One by one the pawns walked forward, forming an erratic formation.

the longer the match, the more exciting. Huang Yunxi's chess piece was surrounded here and there. This was the first time Huang Yunxi had played with her eyes closed. Relying only on the sounds and lines on the board, he admitted he was indeed a little difficult. But, not Huang Yunxi his name if he gave up.

The focus is on defending rather than attacking. The opponent in front of him could not be underestimated. His ability is incredible. Huang Yunxi needed a very hard effort so that his chess pieces would not disappear. However, fate is not good. Huang Yunxi lost in the first round.

The second round begins. This time, it was Huang Yunxi's turn to run the black pawn. He stepped carefully. The formation was strong enough that his position was not as desperate as it was in the first half. As a result, in the second round, Huang Yunxi won a landslide. Scores become the same.

The winner's decision begins. Everyone is tense because this is the deciding round. Whoever wins this time will be the winner of this year's game. The two facing participants up there focused their concentration on the chessboard.

Huang Yunxi set up the formation. However, his concentration was split because the opponent was knocking on the chessboard until his voice felt very disturbing. His steps missed a few times. Over time, he felt annoyed. The person before him was scheming by breaking his concentration apparently.

Huang Yunxi brought out her ultimate style. His ability as a gamer he put out half. Huang Yunxi's pawn formation on the chessboard turned extremely complicated and impenetrable. Once stepped, then the opponent's chess pieces were immediately surrounded here and there. The opponent's chess piece could not move anymore.

When the bell rang, Huang Yunxi cheered. He opened his blindfold and jumped up in excitement. His supporters cheered too. He's won! The Royal Academy wins!

“See, my abilities are much better than yours, stupid!”

The Tian Academy Entrant threw away his face.

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