Just when Shen Zhao thought Jiang Mubai's poetry was already "astounding", a scholar named Fang Bai next to Xu Shuyu created another brilliant achievement.
"Brother Jiang's poems are truly unforgettable, and they have suddenly inspired my own poetic inspiration."
"Oh, Brother Fang, do you perhaps also have poems praising beautiful women? I would be happy to listen."
"Then I shall make a fool of myself."
Fang Bai raised his wine glass and strode forward, gazing at the beaded gauze where Yu Xuanji was.
"The beauty is as lovely as a flower and as lovely as jade."
"good!"
"It's so evocative!"
"As expected of the greatest talent in Sichuan, his first words are always masterpieces."
As soon as he finished reciting one sentence, all the talented men present stood up and cheered.
Shen Zhao frowned: That's it?
Fang Bai took a small sip of wine and continued reciting:
"Like the bright moon in the sky."
"Spring is in full bloom in my heart."
"Better than a living deity from outer space."
"Excellent! What a wonderful poem!"
"My God, could he be the reincarnation of the Poet Immortal?"
"I feel like I've returned to that summer afternoon, to my lost youth and memories."
Thunderous cheers erupted from the crowd.
Some young girls, after carefully appreciating this poem, blushed, became breathless, and fainted.
Inside the Imperial Pavilion, both men and women raised their glasses in a toast to Fang Bai.
"Please excuse my poor performance."
Fang Bai humbly returned the greeting, then looked at Jiang Mubai: "Brother Li, how do my poems compare to yours?"
"I'm ashamed," Jiang Mubai said, bowing repeatedly. "Brother Fang's poem has a perfect artistic conception."
Comparing the beauty to fresh flowers and precious jade, or to the bright moon in the sky, is a more fitting description of my imagination of the mysterious maiden than I am.
I utterly admit defeat, I utterly admit defeat! Hahaha!
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhao's face darkened, and he immediately remembered this guy.
You still dare to have such wild fantasies?
You've got guts!
Fang Bai smiled and returned the greeting: "Not at all, Brother Li is too kind."
The two men passed the buck to each other, exchanging pleasantries.
Xu Shuyu cast a provocative glance at Dong Chao: "Young Master Dong, you've gained the upper hand in this round, so please forgive us."
"snort!"
Dong Chao snorted coldly and turned his face away.
Seeing this, Qingniao couldn't help but ask Shen Zhao, "Young Master, what do you think of the poems of these two talented scholars?"
Do I really need to give my opinion?
Shen Zhao was too exhausted to speak.
"Hmm, what do you think of that talented scholar's poetic skills, young master?"
The bluebird asked curiously.
"The skill level is unimaginable, but it still doesn't feel as good as Genshin Impact."
Shen Zhao blurted it out without even thinking.
"Primordial Spirit?"
Qingniao didn't understand what this sentence meant at all, especially "Genshin Impact," who was that?
Shen Zhao couldn't stand the incredible atmosphere around him and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh: "Is this all the literary level in Da Feng is?"
I suddenly regretted coming to this awful place; it really lowered my standards.
As it turned out, two scholars at the next table overheard this, and it immediately caused an uproar.
"Where do you get the audacity to look down on the poetry of two of the most talented men of our time?"
"Don't tell us you can write even better poems?"
"Impossible. That guy must be jealous of her talent, that's why he said that."
"You think you can get Xuanji's attention by doing this? You're being incredibly naive."
"You out-of-towner, coming all the way to Yupinxuan to show off, huh? If you've got the guts, don't leave after the show. I'll show you just how vast the sky is."
"What a joke! The literary world of the Holy Land is so ethereal and brilliant; how could a mere madman like you dare to make such casual comments?"
With everyone offering their opinions, they completely refuted Shen Zhao's arguments.
"Young master, shall we step aside for now?"
Seeing that Shen Zhao seemed to be at a disadvantage, Qingniao couldn't help but suggest that he leave the table to avoid trouble.
However, facing the condemnation of everyone, Shen Zhao simply snorted.
What a joke! I've been through nine lifetimes, what kind of grand occasions haven't I seen? You bunch of worthless scoundrels think you can break my spirit?
That's a ridiculous idea!
"I think the literary world of this Holy Land is beyond saving. How dare they call these crudely made poems masterpieces that have been sung for thousands of years? I'm just laughing my head off."
Anyone who has only graduated from junior high school and has been in the workforce for three years can easily expose the true nature of your thin veil.
His provocative words instantly made Shen Zhao the center of attention.
Seeing that things were not going well, Feng San Niang smiled and said to Shen Zhao in advance, "Could it be that this young master has better poems? Why don't you show them to everyone so that we can all appreciate them?"
"Yes, then show us your poems!"
"Exactly, are you chickening out?"
"They even dare to disregard our talented scholars Fang and Jiang!"
You must have a profound knowledge of poetry. Come on, show us!
Dong Chao scoffed: "Where did this poor, pedantic scholar come from, daring to come to Yupinxuan to buy clothes?"
Don't you even know where you are? Manager Feng, what are you doing?
"Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can sneak into Yu Pin Xuan!"
Xu Shuyu chimed in, "Third Sister, this is your fault. How could you let such a wild and unruly person into Yupinxuan?"
Every scholar and gentleman here is elegant and talented; let's not ruin this otherwise beautiful poetic atmosphere.
"If Miss Xuanji spoils your enjoyment, can you bear the responsibility?"
Feng San Niang hurriedly apologized to them: "Young Master, Young Master Xu, this is not Yu Pin Xuan's fault. It was Miss Yu who brought it up today."
Then he said to Shen Zhao, "Young master, please respect the talented people present, otherwise Yu Pin Xuan will have no choice but to ask you to leave."
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