I can't keep a low profile when cultivating immortality; the sixth one is actually myself.

Xiao Cai is very happy now.

'This guy is amazing!'

As for me, Xiao Cai, I'm on the same team as the older brother.

This guy is amazing, isn't he just as amazing as Xiao Cai?

However, the young man's strength lies in his knowledge; my strength lies in my vision.

That's absolutely right, no doubt about it!

The young man's casually composed poem captivated all the talented men and beautiful women of Dali. She was genuinely proud of him.

The second round of wordplay came to an end amidst sighs and lamentations from the crowd.

Next up is the final match to determine the top ten.

It was then that Yuanwailang Gao Hao took the stage and explained the rules and theme.

The third round is themed around patriotism, and participants are encouraged to improvise in any style or genre. The time limit is one incense stick's time.

After listening, Fengchuan immediately wrote another seven-character quatrain on the paper.

Upon seeing this, the other 19 people immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Holy crap, is this guy even human? This opponent is seriously a tiny bit stronger than me!

The more anxious you are, the less calm you become in writing a masterpiece.

Finally, after an incense stick had burned, the constables came forward to collect the submissions. It turned out that several people hadn't even finished writing. Embarrassing! They were immediately eliminated!

Subsequently, 16 works were sent to Juxianlou.

However, everyone at Juxianlou this time expressed that they wanted to see Li Bai's new work first.

As the Xuan paper was unfurled, a seven-character quatrain was revealed to everyone.

"The wine is sweet and the cup is luminescent; the pipa music is urging me to drink.

Do not laugh at me, drunk and lying on the battlefield; how many have returned from ancient battles?

These simple four lines of poetry vividly depict the general's willingness to give up a life of luxury and dedicate himself to serving his country.

What a beautiful poem!

Such a fine poem! It's another timeless masterpiece, a peerless work!

It seems this talented man truly possesses great abilities.

The other fifteen poems were also quickly reviewed.

This time, there was no need to filter the submissions on the first floor; all 16 works were sent upstairs directly.

After reviewing the papers upstairs, 10 were selected and sent to the top floor.

Finally, after discussing it, the two prime ministers both agreed that Li Bai was the undisputed number one.

As for the poems of others, they are all quite similar.

After some debate, the two prime ministers finally determined the top ten rankings.

Next came the hymn recitation in the central building.

The first work to be read aloud, without any suspense, was naturally a work by Toyokawa.

When Toyokawa finished reading his work, the audience erupted in another uproar.

Everyone was having a heated discussion about where this suddenly appearing Li Bai scholar was from and why they had never heard of him before.

However, immediately afterward, everyone was thinking about something else.

If the poetic talent of all the newly emerging geniuses in the world were measured in ten measures, then Li Bai alone would probably possess eight measures!

With the top ten winners determined, this year's Imperial City Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival has come to a close.

However, the other nine people on the list couldn't be happy at all.

They all felt that the competition had lost its meaning. They had all been completely outmatched by one person! It was very upsetting.

Toyokawa expressed his helplessness regarding this. All he could say was: Don't blame me, I was forced into this situation!

Next came the awards ceremony.

However, this time was different from the past, as the eldest princess decided to personally present awards to the top ten contestants.

Then, a group of princes and nobles, accompanied by a group of officials and Confucian scholars, arrived at Juxian Square.

Then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the eldest princess stepped onto the Gathering of Worthies Platform.

Behind her followed ten beautiful palace maids. Each maid carried a tray, on which lay the prizes for the top ten winners of the poetry contest.

Once everyone was in place, the official Gao Hao called out loudly, "Please welcome the winner of this Mid-Autumn Poetry Competition in the Imperial City, the talented Li Bai, to the stage!"

Upon hearing the call, Toyokawa didn't hesitate and strode towards the platform.

The princess blushed slightly as she saw Prince Taibai finally approaching. However, she quickly suppressed her blush.

Fengchuan approached the princess and bowed respectfully.

"My name is Li Taibai, and I greet Your Highness, the Eldest Princess!"

"Talented Scholar Taibai, no need for formalities!" The eldest princess quickly replied upon seeing Fengchuan bow.

"The talent of Li Bai is truly remarkable; today I am truly impressed!"

The poems and lyrics of the talented Li Bai are all admirable. I would like to express my gratitude to the talented Li Bai for attending the event!

Now, Li Bai, the talented poet, is undoubtedly the number one in the poetry gathering.

This is just a small token of my appreciation; please accept it!

As the princess spoke, she took the gift from the maid behind her and handed it to Toyokawa.

But Toyokawa did not take it; instead, he looked at the tray in the hands of the last maid.

After confirming that they were indeed the two scrolls, he awkwardly addressed the princess.

"It is my honor to have gained the favor of the Princess, and her reward is a sign of her high regard for me. I am deeply grateful."

However, I wish to request another reward from the Princess, and I apologize for any offense caused. I hope the Princess will forgive me and grant my request!

After speaking, Fengchuan looked at the eldest princess.

The eldest princess was slightly surprised, and was just about to agree.

The wealthy man standing nearby couldn't stand it any longer.

"How dare you, Li Bai, rely on your poetic talent to disregard the emperor's grace?"

Toyokawa calmly looked at the eldest princess.

Only then did the eldest princess realize what was happening, and she said directly, "It's alright. May I ask what the talented Li Bai wishes to ask me for?"

"I dare not deceive Your Highness, the Princess. The reward I desire is the two scrolls from the tenth place!" Toyokawa replied truthfully.

Now it was the wealthy man's turn to be surprised.

He originally thought that Toyokawa was dissatisfied with the reward, which was why he made other requests.

Looking back now, it seems I really misunderstood them.

They don't care at all about the gifts they've received. Their real purpose in attending the poetry gathering is probably just those two scrolls.

Now it's up to the eldest princess to make the decision herself; he dared not interrupt any further.

After all, they came in first place but only wanted the reward for tenth place.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, it seems to make sense.

"Oh? So the talented Li Bai wanted those two scrolls?"

Then I will take the liberty of gifting it to the talented Li Bai!

As for the rewards for the other talented men and beautiful women, let's start with the first one and reward them in order of seniority!

The eldest princess made a direct decision.

"I am Li Taibai, and I thank the Princess for her kindness and reward!" Fengchuan replied happily.

"Hehe, it's alright! In that case, I'll owe the talented Li Bai a reward!"

The eldest princess also spoke modestly.

“Your Highness, this reward is more than enough! I would never dare to make any further requests! I shall take my leave!” Fengchuan replied.

"Ah? Oh~! Alright, alright! Since the talented Li Bai has no other requests, let's leave this matter at that for now."

The eldest princess then remembered that she was still presenting awards.

Subsequently, the top ten poets and ladies of the poetry competition went on stage one after another to receive their awards.

The eldest princess did not show favoritism; she encouraged everyone and personally presented them with awards.

But after the awards ceremony, looking around the audience, there was no sign of the talented Li Bai.

The eldest princess then stepped down from the platform, slightly disappointed.

The poetry gathering then came to a complete end after a large-scale program.

The eldest princess and the third princess, both with their own thoughts, left separately, accompanied by their guards.

As the music ended and the crowd dispersed, a sense of loss lingered.

I wonder where you are now, and if we will ever meet again.

Meanwhile, Toyokawa and Aya had already returned to the inn without a sound.

Toyokawa then set up an isolation array inside the room.

He waved his hand and took out the four animal hide scrolls he had previously collected, along with the two he had just acquired. All six animal hide scrolls were now complete.

The two quickly placed the animal skin scroll on the table and spread it out.

Then, the order was rearranged according to the corresponding map textures.

A moment later, a complete map appeared before the two of them.

After observing it carefully for a while, Toyokawa and Aya finally confirmed that the map did indeed appear to be a treasure map.

Moreover, it is located at the junction of the four kingdoms of Dafeng, Dali, Dakang, and Dasheng.

This is a high-altitude snowfield.

The snow here never melts, no matter the season. It remains frozen year-round.

Moreover, the climate here is extremely harsh, making it impossible for humans and livestock to survive normally.

Therefore, it became an unattended area between the four countries.

To think that one could cross this place and attack another country is practically wishful thinking.

Therefore, this area became the most secure region recognized by the four dynasties.

The four dynasties almost never set up any guards or cities in this area.

The target marked on the map is located in the center of the plateau.

There lies a vast canyon here, with an environment of extreme harshness. Even the best snowfield hunters dare not set foot here, for once they have entered, no one has ever returned.

Toyokawa had no idea what treasure was hidden here, or who had hidden it.

However, now that we've collected all the maps, how can we not go and explore?

So the two decided that after tonight, they would head directly to their target location tomorrow.

Nothing was said that night; time always flies when you're cultivating.

The two checked out of the room early the next morning.

They left the imperial city silently, then mounted their flying swords and headed towards the glacier and snowfield.

But after they left, two more groups of people came to visit, only to find they were too late.

Inside the inn, the room where Fengchuan and his companion were staying was already empty.

After the visitor returned and reported back, both the eldest princess and the third princess felt a sense of loss and sadness.

Thus, the talented poet Li Bai, who had risen to fame because of his four outstanding poems, abruptly disappeared without a trace.

It was as if they had never been here, yet it was as if they had never left.

Only four of his poems have been passed down and sung by people all this time!