Lou Qianxue had defeated Lu Liang in a life-or-death bet over weapons.
On top of that, she defeated a fourth-grade alchemist at Zhen Guogong's mansion and passed the trial tower in the Imperial Academy.
This shocking news astonished everyone.
"This is impossible!"
"How's it possible!"
"I don't believe it!"
"No way!"
In fact, such exclamations of awe rang all over the imperial city.
***
At the Third Prince's mansion.
"Lou Qianxue? She's a talented person who comes from humble roots. I didn't expect a golden phoenix to rise out from such a plain background!" A strange look flashed across Third Prince's eyes. "Speaking of which, I have some ties with her… If I can use such a genius… in less than ten years, the entire Tian Zhao Empire will definitely be mine!"
"Your Highness!" A trace of jealousy flashed past Mu Wushuang's eyes. "Have you forgotten the last time at Baicao Garden—"
