The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 471

"General, they've already been infected. The trainees are having diarrhea and I doubt they'll be able to participate in the competition tomorrow."

Then, everyone had a sly look on their faces.

Especially on the face of the General of Zhennan, he laughed loudly, "Xu Tian, ​​you think you're so clever. This time, I'll see how you get out of this mess!"

Before we knew it, it was time for the competition.

Bai Binping arrived at the competition venue early with his students.

Moreover, the judge for their competition this time was Li Er.

All the students were giving it their all, because their wins and losses were not just about personal victory or defeat.

General Zhennan was also present. He sat next to Li Er, beaming with joy.

Bai Binping and his students had already arrived, while Xu Tian was a full quarter of an hour late.

General Zhennan said, "They're already so late, I doubt Lord Xu will be coming!"

Li Er knew what Xu Tian's win or loss this time meant.

Moreover, this whole thing was started by General Zhennan in the first place. Judging from his tone, he simply wanted to tell Xu Tianzhen that he wasn't coming.

He then withdrew from the competition on his own.

From then on, he became the laughing stock of the entire city.

Li Er even believed that General Zhennan's recommendation of Xu Tian to serve in the court was not for ulterior motives.

Just when everyone was wondering what was going on, Xu Tian finally arrived.

However, he did not bring his students with him.

When he entered the arena, he was the only one there.

Bai Binping's face was cold and stern.

"Lord Xu, are you trying to betray us? This is clearly a competition about your students, and you've come alone!"

Upon hearing Bai Binping's question, Xu Tian simply smiled kindly.

"Lord Bai, you misunderstand. There was a little incident at our academy a few days ago. That's why we're all late."

Upon hearing Xu Tian's words, General Zhennan felt that Xu Tian was performing like a clown.

He sneered inwardly, then prepared to stand up and speak.

But at this moment, Xu Tian suddenly spoke up.

"Since today is a competition for the students, we naturally need to be fully prepared."

General Zhennan laughed immediately, "Lord Xu, could it be that you don't take Lord Bai's students seriously at all? Otherwise, why are your students so late for such an important competition!"

The General looked at Xu Tian with a sarcastic and disdainful gaze.

Even at this point, he's still trying to save face for himself.

General Zhennan found Xu Tian utterly ridiculous.

He then added, "If Lord Xu felt that his students were no match for Lord Bai's students, he shouldn't have brought this up in the first place."

"Look, even Lord Bai has brought his students, but your students don't dare to come."

"Why don't you admit defeat now? If you lose to Lord Bai, none of us will laugh at you."

Hearing General Zhennan's sarcasm, Xu Tian said directly, "General, you are speaking too soon. My students will arrive shortly."

Just as the General Zhenguo was about to say something, the person in the main seat said, "There's still a quarter of an hour before the official competition starts, so everyone please wait a while."

General Zhennan laughed loudly, "Wait, in my opinion, we're unlikely to see Lord Xu's student arrive."