novelraw Chapter 261: Poor Delinquent
Chapter 261: Poor Delinquent
"Xuanwu Practitioner First Level, Mid-grade Talent."
"See, I told you..."
Jin Chen, pointing at the Longteng Stele, was stunned as he read the words on it.
Xuanwu Practitioner First Level, Mid-grade Talent? What’s going on here!
In just a moment, why did his cultivation plummet so drastically?
A twitch formed at the corner of Xin Lin’s mouth.
(Well done, Little Worm)
The Overlord Egg chuckled twice.
The examinees in the North Square exploded into discussion, everyone talking at once.
"Who’s cheating after all? How did Jin Chen’s cultivation suddenly become so much worse?"
"Xin Lin earned a Superior Talent rating twice, while Jin Chen’s results are inconsistent, very suspicious."
"Exactly. The Longteng Stele must be accurate. My own cultivation level is the same as always."
"Impossible, impossible! I truly am at the Third Level of Xuanwu Practitioner; my father can vouch for me. That broken stele, it must be faulty."
Jin Chen turned red with agitation.
"Jin Chen, today’s chief examiner is this general, not Grandmaster Jin."
General Zuo rebuked loudly.
General Zuo ordered someone to examine the Longteng Stele. Other than an unknown handprint that had appeared, there were no abnormalities; several soldiers confirmed it was normal.
He had long harbored discontent towards the arrogant behavior of Grandmaster Jin and others at the court.
Today, Jin Chen walked right into the line of fire, so he couldn’t blame him for being ruthless.
"Results are based on the last assessment. Change Jin Chen’s result and record it in the register."
With a swift stroke of General Zuo’s pen, Jin Chen’s Martial Arts Examination score was sharply downgraded.
"General Zuo, this is personal vendetta! The one who should be investigated is Xin Lin. Why change my results? I refuse to accept this! I want to see the Emperor!"
Jin Chen was furious.
"Jin Chen, you will see the Emperor during the Imperial Examination. This general only knows that if you make any more noise, you might not even keep this score."
General Zuo’s glare was full of raging fury.
Such men as General Zuo were bloodied soldiers of the battlefield, who had killed countless enemies. With just one ferocious look, Jin Chen felt terrified.
A bunch of pampered young masters quickly stepped forward to restrain Jin Chen, consoling him with kind words.
And so the scores of both Xin Lin and Jin Chen were confirmed.
The Martial Arts Examination continued.
Half an hour earlier, outside North Square, Chu Tianyi and Grandmaster Jin of the Alchemy Hall were waiting for Chu Miaoyun and Jin Chen’s scores.
"Grandmaster Jin, congratulations. I have heard that Young Master Jin ranked third in the Written Examination."
Chu Tianyi said with compliments.
"Imperial Physician Chu, you flatter me. I heard that Miao Yun is extraordinarily intelligent and also possesses significant cultivation. It seems the role of Third Prince’s Consort can belong to no one else but her."
Both Grandmaster Jin and Chu Tianyi held considerable power within the court.
However, one was backed by Empress Feng and the other had the support of Emperor Longteng.
Moments later, there was a commotion at North Square.
Chu Miaoyun walked out with a pale face.
"Miao Yun, the Martial Arts Examination results haven’t been announced yet. Why are you out here?"
Chu Tianyi’s face was filled with joy as he took his daughter’s hand.
"Father, what exactly did you make me take? I’ve lost all my True Qi! I’m not even a Martial Arts Apprentice anymore!"
Chu Miaoyun cried hysterically.
It was all over. She had become a cripple.
Upon hearing this, Chu Tianyi’s face drastically changed, immediately checking her pulse.
He trembled all over; not a trace of True Qi remained in Chu Miaoyun’s body, and even her extraordinary meridians were in disorder!
It must have been the Bone Marrow Cleansing Powder!
"Damn Purple Cloud Alchemy Hall, I will make them pay for this!"
Enraged, Chu Tianyi stormed off, dragging Chu Miaoyun with him.