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Chen Whirlwind slammed the table and said, "Alright, Dong Ning, I didn't expect you to have such a good idea. No wonder people say your ideas are always the best. It seems I didn't misjudge you, brother. Good, good. Since that's the case, please arrange the specific tasks."
Dong Ning nodded, "Scar Brothers, first you need to find a very reliable Mercenary to spread the news. Then help me find out who would be suitable to take on this task. I believe you Scar Brothers can handle this without any issues."
Scar nodded in agreement.
"Scar Brothers, once you find someone suitable for this task, have them wait on the second floor of Rui Fu Building tomorrow night. I'll go and discuss the price with them then. But remember, don't let them see your face."
"Don't worry, I know how to handle this. I'll take my leave now." After saying that, Scar turned and left the room. A plan for an assassination against Liu Guanfeng was being meticulously executed, while the main character was currently lying in his room reading and resting.
Since the Campus Competition ended, Copper Bull, Iron Bull, and Bao Rui had become very popular figures. From time to time, stewards from large families or high-ranking officials came looking for these three, wanting to recruit them as bodyguards or attendants for their families. All three had declined one by one, but those trying to recruit them used every method possible and continued to come in droves. The three were kept extremely busy throughout the day.
The three sat on the edge of the bed with drooping heads like wilted eggplants, enviously looking at Liu Guanfeng. "Third Brother, why is it that no one is trying to recruit you? Look at us; we're exhausted after just one day," Iron Bull said while shaking his head.
Liu Guanfeng closed his book and smiled at Iron Bull, "I told you you're a foolish bull; have you ever seen anyone looking for a general's child as an attendant? Unless he’s the emperor."
Copper Bull looked at Liu Guanfeng with a pained expression and said, "Third Brother, what can we do to stop them from coming after us? We’re about to drop dead from all this busyness. If this keeps up, we’ll be worn out by tomorrow."
Liu Guanfeng shook his head again, "I can't do anything about it; you can't just tie them up with ropes. Besides, who told you four to stand out so much during the Campus Competition? If someone didn’t want you all, that would be strange."
Bao Rui stood up and said, "From now on, let's just not meet anyone who comes looking for us."
Liu Guanfeng shook his head once more, "Not meeting them won't work; those who come looking for you are all from noble families or government offices. If you refuse to meet them outright, it won't be good for you in the long run; it will only offend them more easily. So you still need to meet them; what you say afterward is up to you. If you really want to leave, I won’t stop you. After all, people seek higher ground while water flows downward."
"People seek higher ground while water flows downward? Third Brother, your knowledge is truly impressive. Just a casual remark carries such philosophy; however, we three always thought following you was our way of moving upward," Bao Rui said with a smile at Liu Guanfeng.
"You've learned how to flatter too? Alright then, let's take a break; we still need to go eat later. You three have worked hard this afternoon; take a rest." After saying that, Liu Guanfeng opened his book again and savored it carefully.
That evening at Lucky Restaurant, the Boss specially prepared three lavish tables of food and drinks for the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy—all free of charge—because that afternoon's revenue had surpassed what would normally be earned over four or five days combined. Thus, the Boss wore a constant smile on his face.
To show their gratitude towards the Boss, Liu Guanfeng, Copper Bull, Iron Bull, Bao Rui, Wang Jiao, and Li Xiaohan—six people—sat by the window so they could be seen from downstairs. When many people saw Liu Guanfeng and the six others, they walked directly into the restaurant. Many who had just come out for a stroll also unconsciously entered the restaurant to order some small dishes just to catch a glimpse of several legendary youths from Rainfront Academy.
Moreover, since the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy sat on the second floor, there were no empty tables available upstairs. Many people even shared tables; everyone was mostly not eating but pointing and discussing Liu Guanfeng and his companions.
The teachers and students of Rainfront Academy did not pay much attention to this matter and enjoyed the delicious food in front of them. The meal lasted for more than two hours, and when everyone walked to the guest rooms at the back, they noticed some changes. The rooms of Liu Guanfeng, Copper Bull, Iron Bull, Bao Rui, Wang Jiao, and Li Xiaohan had all been converted into single rooms, while Dean Su and Director Jin were the only ones in a double room.
Liu Guanfeng scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Dean Su, what do you think we should do?"
At that moment, the shopkeeper of the restaurant approached them. "Dean Su, we have also changed your and Director Jin's room to a single room."
Dean Su did not respond but frowned slightly. The shopkeeper seemed to sense something: "Please rest assured, Dean Su. It is our honor to have you from Rainfront Academy at our Lucky Restaurant today, so I have decided to waive all your accommodation fees."
Dean Su nodded. The academy had certain requirements regarding expenses, so he frowned when he heard about the arrangement for single rooms earlier. However, since the shopkeeper mentioned that it was all waived, it was certainly a good deal. Dean Su smiled at Liu Guanfeng:
"We owe our single rooms to the efforts of Liu Guanfeng and the others. Since the shopkeeper has arranged everything, you can stay here."
Each single room had corresponding names written above them. Liu Guanfeng silently gave a thumbs up to the shopkeeper in his heart; this person really knew how to use celebrity effect.
After the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy left, the names on those six rooms were not taken down. From that moment on, these six rooms became the most expensive and hardest-to-book rooms in the entire restaurant. Especially Liu Guanfeng's room, which skyrocketed from one Silver Coin per day to two Gold Coins per day; even at this price, it was fully booked every day. The other five rooms ranged from one Gold Coin to one Gold Coin and five Silver Coins, making them equally difficult to reserve.
Early the next morning, the shopkeeper prepared breakfast for everyone. After having breakfast and resting for a while, around nine-thirty, a group of soldiers arrived at the entrance. Each soldier held a long spear and wore silver-white armor, with each mounted on a Sixth Tier Deep Water Giant Crocodile. This was the Giant Crocodile Corps of the king's royal guards from Starfall Kingdom.
The entire Giant Crocodile Corps consisted of only fifty men; even the weakest knight among them was an Intermediate Knight at its peak, while the highest-ranking commander had already reached an Intermediate Advanced Knight level. A total of twenty Giant Crocodile Knights were dispatched to welcome the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy, highlighting Sun Guangshan's importance placed on Liu Guanfeng.
Two individuals walked out from among the Giant Crocodile Knights. One wore similar attire as those around him—silver helmet and armor while holding a long spear—while the other held a Dust of Buddha and wore official robes.
The person holding the Dust of Buddha stepped forward: "Are the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy staying at this hotel?"
The shopkeeper was stunned by the knights' presence and only reacted after hearing the question: "Yes sir, the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy are indeed staying here."
"Then lead the way ahead; take me to find them."
The shopkeeper led that Eunuch to the guest rooms at the back. The Eunuch stood in the courtyard and loudly announced: "Imperial decree arrives! Teachers and students of Rainfront Academy come forth to receive it."
In no time, all teachers and students of Rainfront Academy knelt before the Eunuch. He unfolded the imperial edict and read aloud: "By heavenly mandate from His Majesty: summon Dean Su Qiang of Rainfront Academy along with Liu Guanfeng, Li Xiaohan, Wang Jiao, and other teachers and students to meet in the palace; granted by imperial favor."
"Commoner receives decree with gratitude." After saying this, Dean Su rose to accept the edict.
"This Eunuch," he said, "didn't you say yesterday at the conference that only Liu Guanfeng should go?"
"My surname is Huang, so you can just call me Master Huang from now on. As for why everyone has to go, I don't know. You all hurry up and tidy up; the guards at the door are waiting."
"Yes, sorry to trouble you, Master Huang." After saying that, Dean Su instructed everyone to return to their rooms to prepare.
Liu Guanfeng quietly approached Master Huang and took out ten gold coins from his pocket, placing them in Master Huang's hand. "Master Huang, you've worked hard. This is what Dean Su asked me to give you."
Upon seeing the gold coins, Master Huang's previously tense face broke into a smile. "It's not hard work; it's what I should do." While he said this, he tucked the coins into his own pocket.
Dean Su witnessed this scene and realized he had been too nervous earlier and forgot to take care of this eunuch. However, seeing Liu Guanfeng give the money to Master Huang made him genuinely admire Liu Guanfeng's quick thinking.
At this moment, Master Huang also felt a sense of admiration for the seven-year-old child: he never expected this little kid to be so savvy.
Liu Guanfeng had his own plans for giving money to Master Huang. He remembered well how eunuchs like him were always fond of wealth; as long as there was money, everything could be arranged. Liu Guanfeng didn't have any specific tasks in mind for this eunuch yet, but getting acquainted wouldn't hurt. Besides, the money was won back in a game, so he didn't feel bad about giving it away.
After a while, everyone was ready. Dean Su had prepared three carriages, while the rest rode on mounts. Since Bao Rui's mount had not healed yet, he had to share a carriage with those from the academy who also didn't have mounts.
With three Giant Crocodile Knights leading the way and eighteen more on either side for protection, the convoy of Rainfront Academy and the students on mounts proceeded forward.
Soon they arrived at the palace gates. Although the palace of Starfall Kingdom wasn't as massive as the Forbidden City, its walls were still quite tall at about ten meters high, with two gigantic dragon-shaped stone sculptures flanking the main gate. Liu Guanfeng noted that these dragon sculptures resembled those he had seen during the Knight's Initial Assessment, representing the Eastern Dragon Empire.
Once inside the palace, they found themselves in a maze of numerous rooms. After navigating through winding paths, the teachers and students of Rainfront Academy were brought before a large building.
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