"Since the verbal duel ended in a draw, let's continue with the physical duel."
Having received the Emperor's instructions, Su Kongkong withdrew and turned to Daoist Zhe Qiufeng and Master Wuneng to convey the Emperor's message. Daoist Qiufeng readily nodded in agreement.
Master Wu Neng hesitated slightly before nodding after a long while.
"The fighting is about to begin."
As soon as Eunuch Su finished speaking, a cheer erupted from below the stage. Clearly, compared to those who were trying to identify each other, the crowd preferred martial arts. One man stood up, whistling and loudly chanting the Taoist name of Master Qiufeng.
"Master Wuneng is an elder, please let Master Wuneng go first."
Master Qiufeng dropped his whisk and put on his usual weapon. Master Wuneng remained seated, his eyes still closed. He held the prayer beads in his hand and spoke slowly after a long while.
“Buddhist disciples are compassionate. I’ll sit here. Master Qiufeng, please make your move.”
After saying that, Master Wuneng put his glasses back on, looking like an old monk in deep meditation. You were sitting backstage, watching your anxiety. You thought to yourself, "Since it's a fight, how can you fight if you just sit there and don't move?"
"This old monk is really cunning. If Daoist Qiufeng listens to him and makes a move, he will be known for being abrupt. But if he doesn't make a move and the stalemate continues, no one will be able to determine who is better, and in the end, the two will be evenly matched."
As the Sixth Princess spoke, she cracked open a handful of melon seeds, treating Master Wuneng as if they were melon seeds herself. Seeing this, You Ran hurriedly gathered the melon seeds beside her to her side, afraid the Sixth Princess would eat too many and get a sore throat. Of course, that wasn't the most important thing; the most important thing was that Li You Ran quite liked these watermelon-flavored seeds.
"In that case, Master Wuneng, please forgive me."
Seeing this, Master Qiufeng didn't say anything more. He put down his tools, changed his whisk again, and began circling Master Wuneng at an extremely fast speed. After a short while, Master Qiufeng stopped and addressed Master Wuneng.
"Infinite Heavenly Venerable".
At first, everyone found it quite boring, with one person sitting there motionless and another constantly spinning around. But after Master Qiufeng finished reciting "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable," everyone noticed that Master Wuneng's beard had been shaved completely clean.
"Master Incompetence, please forgive me."
After Master Qiufeng finished speaking, he returned to his seat. Master Wuneng's face showed no emotion, but the murderous aura on his face, now without his beard, was even more undeniable, revealing his fleshy face.
Without saying a word, the emperor rose from his chair and left, supported by his eunuch and maids.
"The autumn wind brings long-lasting victory."
Shou Gong shouted loudly to the crowd of onlookers, who cheered, while many others sighed.
Clearly, the Emperor chose the latter. He was not only impressed by Master Qiufeng's astonishing calligraphy skills, but also by his abilities. Just as Master Qiufeng had said, to protect the country, one must be like a monk. Sitting there chanting scriptures is truly useless; ultimately, one must become strong to fight the enemy.
"Fourth brother, aren't you happy for Father?"
The Crown Prince stopped the Fourth Prince, who was leaving with a dark expression. Upon seeing that it was the Fourth Prince, the Crown Prince did not look up but instead cupped his hands and addressed the Crown Prince.
"Since the verbal duel ended in a draw, let's continue with the physical duel."
Having received the Emperor's instructions, Su Kongkong withdrew and turned to Daoist Zhe Qiufeng and Master Wuneng to convey the Emperor's message. Daoist Qiufeng readily nodded in agreement.
Master Wu Neng hesitated slightly before nodding after a long while.
"The fighting is about to begin."
As soon as Eunuch Su finished speaking, a cheer erupted from below the stage. Clearly, compared to those who were trying to identify each other, the crowd preferred martial arts. One man stood up, whistling and loudly chanting the Taoist name of Master Qiufeng.
"Master Wuneng is an elder, please let Master Wuneng go first."
Master Qiufeng dropped his whisk and put on his usual weapon. Master Wuneng remained seated, his eyes still closed. He held the prayer beads in his hand and spoke slowly after a long while.
“Buddhist disciples are compassionate. I’ll sit here. Master Qiufeng, please make your move.”
After saying that, Master Wuneng put his glasses back on, looking like an old monk in deep meditation. You were sitting backstage, watching your anxiety. You thought to yourself, "Since it's a fight, how can you fight if you just sit there and don't move?"
"This old monk is really cunning. If Daoist Qiufeng listens to him and makes a move, he will be known for being abrupt. But if he doesn't make a move and the stalemate continues, no one will be able to determine who is better, and in the end, the two will be evenly matched."
As the Sixth Princess spoke, she cracked open a handful of melon seeds, treating Master Wuneng as if they were melon seeds herself. Seeing this, You Ran hurriedly gathered the melon seeds beside her to her side, afraid the Sixth Princess would eat too many and get a sore throat. Of course, that wasn't the most important thing; the most important thing was that Li You Ran quite liked these watermelon-flavored seeds.
"In that case, Master Wuneng, please forgive me."
Seeing this, Master Qiufeng didn't say anything more. He put down his tools, changed his whisk again, and began circling Master Wuneng at an extremely fast speed. After a short while, Master Qiufeng stopped and addressed Master Wuneng.
"Infinite Heavenly Venerable".
At first, everyone found it quite boring, with one person sitting there motionless and another constantly spinning around. But after Master Qiufeng finished reciting "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable," everyone noticed that Master Wuneng's beard had been shaved completely clean.
"Master Incompetence, please forgive me."
After Master Qiufeng finished speaking, he returned to his seat. Master Wuneng's face showed no emotion, but the murderous aura on his face, now without his beard, was even more undeniable, revealing his fleshy face.
Without saying a word, the emperor rose from his chair and left, supported by his eunuch and maids.
"The autumn wind brings long-lasting victory."
Shou Gong shouted loudly to the crowd of onlookers, who cheered, while many others sighed.
Clearly, the Emperor chose the latter. He was not only impressed by Master Qiufeng's astonishing calligraphy skills, but also by his abilities. Just as Master Qiufeng had said, to protect the country, one must be like a monk. Sitting there chanting scriptures is truly useless; ultimately, one must become strong to fight the enemy.
"Fourth brother, aren't you happy for Father?"
The Crown Prince stopped the Fourth Prince, who was leaving with a dark expression. Upon seeing that it was the Fourth Prince, the Crown Prince did not look up but instead cupped his hands and addressed the Crown Prince.
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