Wanhua Peak.
The poem composed by Ye Kong spread far and wide, eliciting countless praises from people.
Some male disciples who had intended to show off their literary prowess and win the favor of female disciples could only keep silent.
They couldn't compete; they were completely outmatched.
Many people approached the Elegant Garden, eager to learn about what was happening inside.
They knew that the real core was within the Elegant Garden, and even casually revealed snippets of conversation inside would shock them for quite some time.
Inside the Elegant Garden.
Ye Kong was seated above, looking at Qin Shou.
It was obvious to everyone who had won.
Ye Kong didn't care about the wager, since the poem wasn't written by him.
He had merely borrowed and modified it.
Qin Shou also automatically ignored the wager and sat in his original place drinking.
"Brother Qin Shou, don't you admit defeat?" Xiao Bai asked.
Xiao Bai's words made Qin Shou feel utterly ashamed.
If he didn't admit it, he would lose face big time.
Qin Shou looked at Xiao Bai's cute expression and didn't know how to respond.
"Alright, if you lose, you have to admit it."
Qin Shou stood up, summoned his internal spiritual energy, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly:
"I am Qin Shou, I am Qin Shou, I am a beast..."
As Qin Shou shouted, his voice took a strange turn.
From "Qin Shou" at the beginning, it turned into "beast."
Those eavesdropping outside saw Qin Shou shouting that he was Qin Shou and shook their heads.
"Hey, I seem to hear someone calling themselves a beast..."
"It seems to be Brother Qin Shou. He spends every day with demonic beasts and must have been assimilated."
"The Beast Taming Peak is a no-go. If Brother Qin Shou is like this, what about the others?"
"Brother, you're from the Beast Taming Peak. We're not a match."
"Sister, please don't!"
The Beast Taming Peak had directly lost its right to choose a partner.
After shouting thirty times, Qin Shou sat down by himself and noticed the strange looks from everyone.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem with me shouting my own name?" Qin Shou asked.
"No problem, no problem," everyone shook their heads hurriedly.
"Auntie, so-called romantic pursuits involve more than just reciting poems," said someone.
"There's also playing musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, playing musical instruments, singing, eating, drinking, and... um..."
"Cough, cough!" Liu Ruqing interrupted Qin Shou directly.
"Nephew Qin Shou, you seem to know a lot?" Liu Ruqing asked softly.
"Just a little, just a little," Qin Shou smiled faintly.
Slap!
Liu Ruqing slapped the table, and the music and dance instantly stopped.
"You know nothing!"
"Do you really think this place is a romantic paradise?"
"This is Wanhua Peak, not your Wanhua Brothel. If you want to play, go down the mountain!" Liu Ruqing shouted loudly.
Originally, she had intended to enjoy the spectacle, but Qin Shou really treated her place as a romantic paradise.
Her Wanhua Peak was one of the Nine Peaks of Xinghe and practiced righteous deeds and proper martial arts.
Not like the Wanhua Brothel down the mountain!
"I hold the Wanhua Gathering to admire the flowers and give you young people a chance to choose a spouse, not for you to indulge in romantic pursuits here," Liu Ruqing said.
Qin Shou quickly lowered his head and apologized.
"Sorry, Auntie. I was wrong."
Ye Kong put down his wine cup and smiled faintly, "Nephew Qin Shou, if you want to indulge in romantic pursuits, let Nephew Changqing take you after the Wanhua Gathering is over."
"Men understand these things," Ye Kong added.
Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing turned to look at Ye Kong.
I haven't targeted you yet, and you're targeting me first!
Just because you're the peak master, does that mean I dare not confront you?
"Uncle Ye Kong, have you reached the age of thirty and found a spouse yet?" Chen Changqing asked.
"You don't need to worry about that, Nephew Changqing," Ye Kong smiled faintly.
Xiao Bai nodded below.
Yes, our master already has a senior sister, so he doesn't need a spouse.
"Auntie, it's time for you to get married and settle down. It's not good to just guard a broken peak all day," Chen Changqing said.
"You call my Xiaoyao Peak a broken peak?" Lin Yaoyao spoke up, looking coldly at Chen Changqing.
"Sister, I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to advise Auntie to find a spouse," Chen Changqing explained hastily.
Lin Yaoyao said coldly, "It's none of your business whether our master finds a spouse or not."
"Are you going to use your status to bully people like me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Changqing's face stiffened.
"That's just a rumor. I'm innocent," he said.
"Innocent? Huh," Lin Yaoyao sneered.
I'm the one who spread the rumor. How could I not know if you're innocent or not?
It seems necessary to add fuel to the fire.
How dare you target our master?
Our master may have a soft personality and weaker strength, but I, Lin Yaoyao, will not stand for it.
No matter how weak our master is, he is still my master.
Xiao Bai drank his wine and watched the spectacle silently.
His senior sister came out to defend their master. It seemed that his senior sister also liked their useless master.
Oh, senior sister, there are plenty of talented young men in the world. Why did you choose our master?
Xiao Bai sighed inwardly.
Chen Changqing was rebuked by Lin Yaoyao and looked gloomy, dare not say anything.
The situation suddenly became tense.
Liu Ruqing ignored it and was about to take a sip of wine when she noticed Xiao Bai in the corner.
"Children shouldn't drink alcohol," Liu Ruqing said, beckoning Xiao Bai over.
Am I a child? I'm old enough to be your ancestor.
Liu Ruqing looked at Xiao Bai's fat, white, and clean appearance and loved it.
"Here, have some fruit wine," Liu Ruqing poured a cup of fruit wine for Xiao Bai.
"Thank you, Auntie!" Xiao Bai drank it with a stiff expression.
Liu Ruqing pinched Xiao Bai's cheeks, which felt very good.
"This cute servant boy, Uncle, why don't you give him to me?" Liu Ruqing asked Ye Kong.
"I've already taken a master, and I'll only recognize one master for life," Xiao Bai said.
He didn't dare to stay at Wanhua Peak. At least on Xiaoyao Peak, he had some freedom.
At Wanhua Peak, if he accidentally revealed his true identity, he would be ruined.
Most importantly, the peak master of Wanhua Peak treated him like a child.
He was still too young to handle it!
"Sister, there are only two disciples on Xiaoyao Peak. If you take him, who will serve me?" Ye Kong smiled faintly.
Liu Ruqing smiled and said, "Uncle, look at all the people on Wanhua Peak. If you like anyone, I'll arrange a match for you."
Me, me, me! It's me!
Su Qingwan thought to herself.
Ye Kong shook his head and said calmly, "I don't have any thoughts of getting married yet."
Xiao Bai nodded, agreeing that he already had a senior sister.
Su Qingwan felt a little disappointed. So, he hadn't thought about it yet.
But maybe he would in the future.
Upon hearing this, Liu Ruqing had to abandon the idea.
"Continue the music and dance. Today is the Wanhua Gathering, and we shouldn't spoil the mood," Liu Ruqing waved her hand.
After sitting in his place for a while, Chen Changqing gritted his teeth and decided to take a risk.
Didn't you say I was bullying people with my status?
Then I'll show you what bullying really looks like!
A mere Xiaoyao Peak can be destroyed with just a wave of my hand. How hard can it be to overpower you?
"Auntie Liu Ruqing, nephew has a request!" Chen Changqing stood up.
"What request?" Liu Ruqing asked softly, playing with Xiao Bai's face.
Xiao Bai: (thinking) Stop pinching my demon lord's face!
Also, your... thing is pressing on my head.
I'm under a lot of pressure here!