novelraw Chapter 279 - 278: Tenfold Payback
Chapter 279 - 278: Tenfold Payback
In the arena, only Grandmaster Jin possessed the highest Spiritual Power.
Others didn’t even notice when he made his move, but Grandmaster Jin, despite all his calculations, overlooked the fact that Xin Lin still had an Overlord Egg hidden in his arms.
Although this creature was lazy and gluttonous, it was ultimately a Spiritual Beast, far more sensitive to Spiritual Energy than humans.
Xin Lin, holding Little Xinzhuo, felt a surge of anger rushing to his head, but he knew very well that now was not the time to settle accounts with Grandmaster Jin.
"Ziyue, come down."
Xin Lin whispered.
Murong Ziyue moved and landed beside Xin Lin.
Empress Feng’s face darkened; how dare Murong Ziyue completely ignore her and instead listen to a young girl’s command.
Empress Feng grew even angrier at Murong Ziyue.
Little Xinzhuo’s eyes were tightly closed, fresh blood continuously seeping from his nose and mouth.
Xin Lin handed Little Xinzhuo to Murong Ziyue, pleading,
"Xinzhuo is severely injured; I beseech the Emperor to immediately order his treatment."
"Xin Lin, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that Young Master Jin intended to harm the little ghost? On the arena, fists speak louder than words. There are bound to be casualties. Xinzhuo is simply weaker and should go back to nursing."
Jin Chen snorted coldly.
"I will remember those words, Young Master Jin."
Xin Lin gritted her teeth, emphasising every word.
Emperor Longteng met Xin Lin’s gaze.
The little girl had her eyes wide open, her deep black eyes shining with a captivating light.
"Grand Doctor Chu."
Emperor Longteng spoke in a deep voice.
Chu Tianyi stepped forward upon receiving the order.
"It’s merely a superficial wound, nothing serious."
Grand Doctor Chu approached and perfunctorily checked Little Xinzhuo’s pulse, speaking dismissively.
Just a little ghost, why would he, a grand Imperial Physician, need to diagnose, thought Chu Tianyi disdainfully to himself.
"Xinzhuo’s internal organs have been shaken by True Qi, causing internal injuries. It seems the Grand Imperial Physician’s Medical Skill is indeed lacking."
Xin Lin’s eyes sharpened as she looked at Chu Tianyi.
"And what are you? Daring to question the Imperial Physician’s diagnosis?
Chu Tianyi snorted coldly.
"Xin Lin, leave Xinzhuo’s injuries to I; concentrate on the Imperial Examination and don’t lose sight of the greater picture."
General Zuo signaled Murong Ziyue to hand over the patient to him.
Murong Ziyue glanced at Xin Lin, who nodded in agreement.
She had already secretly observed that although Ah Zhuo was internally injured, fortunately, it wasn’t fatal.
His revealed talent and courage were enough to gain General Zuo’s support.
Murong Ziyue then handed over Little Xinzhuo, and General Zuo immediately ordered someone to take Xinzhuo aside for treatment.
After the third group, Zhang Zhiqing and Mu Ke entered the arena for the fourth group.
Jin Chen, looking very pleased with himself, returned to the line.
He glanced at Xin Lin with malice and said,
"That little ghost is really lucky to be alive; if not for my Golden Silk Robe, he would’ve been dead."
Jin Chen, seeing Little Xinzhuo not killed by his own hand, was somewhat displeased, completely unaware that his success relied solely on his father’s capabilities, arrogantly assuming it was his own skill.
"Jin Chen, the second round, tenfold. You punched Ah Zhuo three times, that makes it thirty punches. If one punch is missing, I, Xin Lin, would rather give up my place in this Imperial Examination."
Xin Lin spoke in a low voice.
"A joke, do you think I’m like that useless Lin Zhong?"
Jin Chen scoffed.
"And me too."
Murong Ziyue said blandly, her tone as casual as if she were talking about eating or drinking.
Jin Chen sneered, paying no heed to Murong Ziyue and Xin Lin’s words.
The draw results, Empress had already arranged everything.
Murong Ziyue, enjoy your arrogance a little longer; in the next round, we will see how you fare.