Supreme Sword Exalt

Under so many watchful gazes, Gu Han burst out laughing. “Deputy Deans, do you think I am a magnanimous person?”

Their hearts dropped. The fatty and Chief Steward Li exchanged a glance. Magnanimous? Pft! Please don’t insult that word!

Gu Han’s gaze swept over the crowd. “Just now, you were all betting that I would die. Presumably, in your hearts, you truly hoped for my death. I can understand you, earning some essence crystals isn’t shameful. Still, you wished for my death, so why should I care whether you live or die?”

Then, he pulled out his sword and thrust it straight into the white jade floor.

“Today, not a single essence crystal can be missing. See what happens if you don’t pay,” he said, brimming with bloodlust.

Deputy Deans Wu and Feng glanced at each other, shook their heads, and said no more. Frankly, these people’s actions repulsed them. Moreover, Gu Han’s status in their hearts was now even higher, so much that these people combined couldn’t compare.

Gu Han expressionlessly stared at the crowd. With that sword there, they had no choice but to hand over the essence crystals.

The fatty’s face flushed with excitement, thoroughly enjoying the thrill of playing debt collector. He casually tossed several storage rings into Gu Han’s hand. “This is so satisfying... Next time something like this happens, remember to call me.”

The crowd nearly vomited blood. Next time? There won’t be a next time in this lifetime!

Gu Han scanned them and was secretly startled. The essence crystals in the several storage rings added up to nearly over eight million! Of course, he first put away the five million he had won himself.

Then, he handed it over to Han Fu. “Instructor Han, this is yours, one million essence crystals.”

“Nice!” Han Fu didn’t hesitate taking it either, making He Zhong almost drool with envy.

Jiang Feng’s turn came. “Brother Jiang, this is yours.”

It was also one million.

Jiang Feng felt somewhat embarrassed. “I...”

After all, when he bet his own mansion, it was only to voice his displeasure on Gu Han’s behalf, and not to make money.

Gu Han’s eyes lit up. “Why? You don’t want it? Then—”

Beside him, the quick-eyed and deft-handed Chief Steward Li snatched the storage ring over. “We do! Of course we want it! Your Highness, this is what we rightfully deserve, we can’t let certain people take advantage.”

Gu Han rubbed his nose, and gave Mei Yun five hundred thousand. “Instructor Mei, this is yours.”

Mei Yun grinned from ear to ear. Winning so many essence crystals wasn’t the main point. What mattered most was that Gu Han hadn’t died. He felt his great luck was finally about to arrive.

The fatty looked wary. “Instructor Mei, let’s be clear first, earning money is one thing, but we still need to maintain some distance.”

Gu Han hesitated for a moment. “Ah Sha, you said that he really isn’t human?”

Ah Sha, who had recovered from her sadness, took a look at Mei Yun again. She stated decisively, “No!”

Gu Han fell silent. He had originally wanted to put in a few good words for Mei Yun. But now, forget it, I’ll talk about it next time.

Just then, Elder Wu walked over, somewhat emotional and puzzled. “I’m very curious. That poison pill was the real deal, how did you manage to survive...?”

Gu Han said with a serious face, “Deputy Dean Wu, let me tell you a secret. Actually, I also have a special physique.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Feng was extremely surprised. “What?! You do too?”

“Yes!”

Elder Wu was full of excitement. “What physique do you have?” ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

“I have the Poison Immunity Physique!”

The two of them sucked in a cold breath, greatly shocked. They truly believed it. After all, the facts were right there. If he wasn’t immune to poison, how could he be fine after eating the pill, and even broke through to a higher realm? This explanation was both reasonable and logical.

Beside them, the fatty was dying from suppressing his laughter. When he saw the murderous look in Gu Han’s eyes, he forced it back down.

Elder Wu sighed with emotion again. “To think that Great Qi has actually produced a rare genius not seen in a hundred years... I imagine even the founding emperor back in his day would have been no more than this.”

Jiang Feng was somewhat excited. “Deputy Dean Wu, have you met the founding emperor in person?”

“I’ve met him a few times.”

“What did he actually look like? Was he as dashing and handsome as in the portraits?”

Elder Feng’s expression turned somewhat strange. “Ahem... He... was actually fat, and his appearance was just so-so.”

Jiang Feng was dumbfounded.

The fatty’s face darkened. What’s wrong with being fat?! Did I offend you or something?!

Elder Wu shook his head and glanced at Gu Han again. “Enough, let’s not talk about him. You should know that the martial academy trial is five days from now, right?”

Gu Han blinked as he was utterly clueless.

Jiang Feng was a bit worried. “Not long ago, the Wild Forest had that demonic beast riot. Wouldn’t holding the trial at this time be—”

Elder Wu waved his hand. “It doesn’t matter. The martial academy trial is a rule that can’t be easily changed. Moreover, Commander Zhou has been observing the movements in the Wild Forest during this time, and hasn’t found anything unusual.

“On the day of the trial, a few of us will also be present to prevent certain people who don’t play by the rules from taking action against you.”

Elder Feng also chimed in, “Of course, this is also to prevent those overly powerful demonic beasts from interfering with your trial.”

Gu Han understood. No wonder I didn’t see Commander Zhou today...

Elder Wu seemed to remember something. Looking at Gu Han, he said mysteriously, “Right. Also, at that time, you might face a test.”

“A test?”

“Correct. Don’t worry, this test is a heaven-sent good fortune. Do you know that Jiang Hong dreamed of having this test? What a pity, after he lost to you, he will never have the chance again in this lifetime.”

Gu Han was a little curious. “Who will test me?”

“Qingyun Pavilion!”

“Qingyun Pavilion? What’s that?”

The fatty shook his head disdainfully. “No point asking! Who cares about Qingyun Pavilion or Baiyun Pavilion? It’s just a test, we’ll take it. Just let them come.”

Elder Wu looked somewhat embarrassed. “We only reported his situation. He’s the only one getting tested.”

The fatty was furious. “What?! You two, your eyes—mmgh!”

Just as he was about to curse, Jiang Feng, sweating profusely, covered his mouth.

The veins on the temples of Elders Wu and Feng throbbed. This fatty has no filter!

Ignoring the fatty’s clamor, Gu Han asked again, “Deputy Deans, then did they say what the test is?”

Elder Wu shook his head. “I’m not sure. This time they just sent a message. As for anything else, they didn’t say.”

Gu Han frowned slightly. Although he knew the test was a godsent, he didn’t like the feeling of being kept in the dark, at the mercy of others.

Elder Feng said with a smile, “Don’t overthink it. The Qingyun Pavilion is very mysterious. Even the two of us have extremely limited understanding. We only know it’s an organization within the Upper Sect specifically for gathering geniuses...”

The fatty got angry again. “Geniuses? Am I not a genius? You fuck—”

Before he could finish, Jiang Feng covered his mouth again.

Seeing the fatty about to cause another scene, the two elders felt a headache coming, and lost their enthusiasm for talking. “Enough. There are only a few days left until the martial academy trial. You should go back and rest properly.”

“Alright!”

The matters here were concluded. Gu Han had no intention of staying any longer. He forcibly dragged away the fatty, who was still fuming.

Watching Gu Han and the others go further away, Elder Feng sighed. “We underestimated him! We didn’t expect that besides the Supreme Stage, he also possesses a Poison Immunity Physique. Heh, I’m curious, if he were to meet that prodigy from Great Chu, what would be the outcome?”

Elder Wu shook his head. “Compared to that, I’m more concerned about whether he can pass this test... Hm? Why is he back?”

Gu Han suddenly returned to stand before the two men again.