Dong Hao actually ceded the throne to Zheng Qian, something no one expected.

Mo Li looked at Zheng Qian with concern. The conditions offered by Dong Hao were too tempting, and she reminded him in a cold voice.

“Your Highness, please be careful with your words. Zheng Qian is a student of Guangxiang Kingdom. Your words have touched upon the politics of both countries.”

Dong Hao, however, did not take it to heart and said casually, "The Fifty Kingdoms are just remote and impoverished places. I know that my abilities are insufficient to elevate the Crescent Kingdom to the level of a major power, but I believe in Zheng Qian. He will definitely lead us to the most glorious stage."

The world is vast, and the fifty nations are insignificant—this is Dong Hao's most immediate impression. He is an outstanding genius in the fifty nations, but in the outside world, he is just an ordinary person.

Having seen a wider stage, Dong Hao has a yearning heart. Since his abilities are not enough to break into the big stage, he chooses to be a follower and get to know the world in a different way.

The throne is nothing; as long as Zheng Qian is willing to lead him to a higher stage, he will offer it up with both hands.

Zheng Qian picked up the tea poured by Fan Tielan, took a sip, and slowly said, "Thank you for thinking so highly of me, Your Highnesses. The conditions you have offered are very generous. I still maintain that my dream is to roam the world with a sword. Money, beautiful women, and power are not what I pursue."

"Alright, but when you become powerful in the future, you can't disown me as your brother." Dong Hao was very easygoing. If Zheng Qian was unwilling, he wouldn't force him, nor could he force him.

Zheng Qian raised his teacup. "You are all my brothers. If you need anything in the future, just ask. Within my ability, I, Zheng Qian, will never say no."

Everyone was very happy with Zheng Qian's promise. Yesterday, they had witnessed Zheng Qian's great battle against Lu Chu and his eventual annihilation of Lu Chu.

Lu Chu is known as the invincible one in the Liquid Aperture Realm, so Zheng Qian's combat power is the invincible among the invincible in the fifty kingdoms.

Zheng Qian's current cultivation level is only at the Dragon Transformation Realm. No major power would pass up the opportunity to win over such a monstrous talent.

Outside the academy, a figure carrying a spiked iron ball on his back walked slowly in the sunlight.

"Who is this guy? He's carrying an iron ball naked, covered in blood. Doesn't it hurt?"

"You don't even know him? You've wasted ten years in Guangxiang City. He's Wu Xiaohai, a third-rank general who was extremely popular seven years ago. Back then, he was ranked first in the academy's combat strength."

"I heard he offended Zheng Qian last night, and he came here today carrying an iron ball probably to apologize to Zheng Qian."

"A third-rank general is a symbol of the imperial court, yet he actually went shirtless and carried an iron ball to apologize. Zheng Qian is truly amazing."

Wu Xiaohai's eyes were resolute, just as they were when he graduated and entered the imperial court, determined to serve his country.

When Wu Xiaohai entered the academy, a large number of students flocked to him, all looking at him with curiosity.

"Wu Xiaohai? He's a third-rank general, why would he bring an iron ball to the academy?"

"I heard that Wu Xiaohai also participated in the hunting game last night. He must be here at the academy to apologize to Zheng Qian."

The students followed behind Wu Xiaohai, all wanting to see what tricks he was going to play, and more students ran to tell their classmates, so the group behind Wu Xiaohai grew bigger and bigger.

When Dean of Students Wu Fang saw Wu Xiaohai carrying a large iron ball covered in spikes, his entire body soaked in blood, she felt a pang of heartache. She had become Dean of Students because she had introduced Wu Xiaohai to the Crown Prince, who ultimately appreciated him and made him a third-rank general.

After Wu Xiaohai became a third-rank general, he immediately returned to the school to find Vice Dean Yu Chengdi. Ultimately, with Wu Xiaohai's recommendation, Yu Chengdi strongly supported Wu Fang, and she was able to become the Dean of Studies.

With her hands on her hips blocking Wu Xiaohai's way, Wu Fang yelled, "Wu Xiaohai, what are you doing, carrying around an iron ball to the academy to get attention, huh?"

Wu Xiaohai's eyes were resolute, and with each step he left a bloody footprint: "Auntie, I've come to apologize to Zheng Qian."

Apologize to Zheng Qian? Wu Fang suddenly realized that Zheng Qian had fought against thousands of people at the academy gate last night. The academy's experts were actually watching from inside the academy. Everyone here is smart, so how could a teacher possibly go and participate in the prince's game?

So everyone chose to remain silent, and even after Lu Yan and Lu Cilin died, they did not choose to leave the academy.

They couldn't afford to offend Lu Yan and Lu Cilin, nor could they afford to offend Feng Wuhen and Li Mubai. The upheaval in the court was beyond the control of their group of teachers; silence was the best option.

The Wu family is considered a middle-class family in Guangxiang City. With Wu Xiaohai around, they received news last night that Zheng Qian had killed Lu Chu.

Wu Fang realized the key point: Wu Xiaohai must have offended Zheng Qian at some point. Her face darkened, and she immediately roared.

"Don't call me aunt anymore. From now on, you will be called Wu Dahai. If you don't get Zheng Qian's forgiveness, the Wu family will not have a good-for-nothing descendant like you. Humph."

Wu Xiaohai's eyes narrowed. Wu Fang's growth was beyond his imagination. She could actually glean key information from just one sentence from him and even brought up the Wu family. If he couldn't get Zheng Qian's forgiveness, he wouldn't be a member of the Wu family, and naturally, he wouldn't be able to affect the family.

Wu Fang did the right thing. When Zheng Qian was awarding the prize, he said that his small handwriting was unbecoming of the national style, so he changed it to large, which pleased Zheng Qian.

If Zheng Qian forgives him, Feng Wuhen won't punish him. After all, Zheng Qian is now the most popular figure in Guangxiang Kingdom, and he was the one who personally crossed the border to kill Lu Chu.

Nodding firmly, Wu Xiaohai said loudly, "Auntie, don't worry, I came with a sincere heart. Scholar Zheng Qian is magnanimous and will surely forgive me."

In Zheng Qian's small courtyard, he was drinking tea and chatting with others when he suddenly heard a great commotion outside, and people were calling his name. Fan Tielan couldn't help but run out and shout in disbelief.

"Wu Xiaohai, have you gone mad with qi? What are you doing carrying an iron ball on your back?"

With a determined look in his eyes and a loud voice, Wu Xiaohai knelt down outside the courtyard gate with a thud and shouted into the courtyard.

“Zheng Qian, you were right during the martial arts test. My name is unbecoming of the nation. From now on, I will be called Wu Dahai. I have come here today because I have realized my mistake. Please forgive me!”

Zheng Qian was dumbfounded. What was Wu Xiaohai up to?

Zheng Qian walked out the door, and Dong Hao and his group followed closely behind.

The students gasped in shock. Zheng Qian's courtyard was filled with so many important figures, each one more terrifying than the last.

Zhu Tong, daughter of Zhu Ke of the Qilin Army, is one of the three beauties of Guangxiang Kingdom; Fan Tielan, daughter of General Fan Lang, the General Who Protects the Nation; and Mo Li, daughter of Scholar Mo Yuan, is the most beautiful of the three beauties of Guangxiang Kingdom. If these three women were to join forces to cause trouble, half of the civil officials would give them face, and all the military generals would have to give them face as well.

There are also four crown princes, and Dong Hao and Li Sheng are the heirs to the thrones of the three great kingdoms. In a few years, they will become four emperors.

Fan Qin and the others didn't know, but her stunning beauty and chivalrous spirit made everyone realize that her identity was also extraordinary.

Zheng Qian never regarded Wu Xiaohai as an enemy, but since Wu Xiaohai had caused such a big commotion, wouldn't it be heartless of him not to play along with Wu Xiaohai?

With an icy expression, Zheng Qian slowly asked, "Where did you go wrong?"

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