The news that the "grassroots genius" Xu Lian, who had fought from the first level to the 3,700th level, defeated Master Ming of the Yingguo family in one move spread quickly among the common people in the imperial capital like wings, and soon caused a sensation, making Xu Lian famous in the imperial capital.
Before, Ying Ming and Jing Que were no match for Xu Lian even when they teamed up in the ring... After all, it was just a rumor and had no basis in reality. But now this real record was true and completely confirmed Xu Lian's strength and fame.
Perhaps the common people in the imperial capital had been suppressed for too long, and this time they seemed to have found an outlet. It was like a dam bursting, and huge waves surged, blowing Xu Lian, a genius who rose from the bottom, to the sky and placing him on the altar of the top genius of the younger generation.
This forced the top talents participating in the knockout rounds to take it seriously and start to inquire about the origins of Xu Lian.
Unfortunately, Xu Lian rose to prominence too quickly, and only those around him knew his background. Outsiders were unaware of it, because no matter how hard they tried, they could not find out Xu Lian's background.
Mansion of Duke Ying.
Jing Que came to visit Ying Ming, who was lying on the couch with his body wrapped in cloth strips. He looked at him strangely and asked, "Were you really defeated by that Xu Lian in one move?"
Ying Ming said in a muffled voice, "It's really just one move, not even half a move more... If you don't believe me, you might as well challenge him."
Jing Que hesitated and shook his head, "You and I are equally strong, and you were defeated in one move. I think the same result will happen if I challenge you. I don't want to get beaten even though I know I can't win."
Ying Ming said, "At that time, we were fighting on the ring, and I left him aside. Now thinking back, he must have been laughing in his heart, watching the two of us fight..."
Hearing this, Jing Que's face turned red and he felt embarrassed. At that time, they thought Xu Lian was a rookie who had worked his way up from the bottom, but they didn't expect that in Xu Lian's eyes, they were the rookies...
It was a rare occasion to see Jing Que embarrassed, and Ying Ming couldn't help but burst into laughter, but his laughter split his wounds and he grimaced in pain.
The noble lady of Duke Ying's family, who personally delivered the medicine, walked to the door and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She walked in, smiled and placed the medicine on the table beside the couch, "At that time, I didn't realize that he was a top talent who was hiding his true colors. I thought you two should knock him out of the ring first and then fight him out. Fortunately, you didn't do that at the time, otherwise it would have really established the fact that you two together couldn't defeat him."
This made Jing Que blush even more and feel ashamed.
Ying Ming was better off. After all, he was thicker-skinned, and being defeated in public with one move was already a fact, so he didn't have any psychological burden.
The noble lady of the Yingguo family said, "A top talent like this will definitely become a powerful person in the future. It would be a pity if you don't make friends with him.
There are still about twenty days left before the knockout rounds. You two might as well hold a gathering of young talents in the name of Duke Jing's Mansion and Duke Ying's Mansion, and invite Xu Lian, as well as the top talents who have come to the imperial capital to participate in the knockout rounds. You can also invite some of the talents who performed well in the preliminary rounds.
You know, there is only one position for a consort, but there are many of you who are still unmarried. If you can marry one of these geniuses, it will play a huge role in expanding the network of the Duke of Jing and the Duke of Ying's mansions."
Ying Ming and Jing Que looked at each other and were somewhat moved.
Jing Que nodded and said, "Thank you for your advice, aunt. I understand."
The lady of Duke Yingguo's family picked up the slightly cooled medicine on the table, put it in Ying Ming's hand, said "Drink it yourself", and left.
Ying Ming held the medicine in his cloth-wrapped hands stiffly. He could only look to Jing Que for help, "Cousin, can you help me?"
Jing Que called the maid who was grinning at the door in and left.
A few days later.
Xu Lian received an invitation to a gathering of young talents jointly issued by the Jingguo Mansion and the Yingguo Mansion.
He wanted to refuse, but then he changed his mind. He defeated Ying Ming with one move, causing him serious injuries. In addition, the common people at the bottom of the imperial capital have been praising him to the sky these days... If he did not attend this party, people would inevitably think he was too arrogant, which would be detrimental to his becoming a prince consort.
He simply agreed and asked the person who delivered the invitation letter to tell the Duke Jing’s Mansion and the Duke Ying’s Mansion that he would be there on time.
He has been busy these past few days. In addition to taking the three girls out for fun, he has also been focusing on developing a good relationship with Huo Xin'er.
Why put the focus on Huo Xin'er
Because he defeated Ying Ming with one move, allowing Huo Xin'er to see his true strength, Huo Xin'er admired him even more. This was a good time to cultivate a good impression with Huo Xin'er.
The effect is obvious. Huo Xin'er's favorability towards him has increased from 80 to 85, which is the same as Miao Yueyue's favorability of 85, and is about to reach the 90 mark.
This day.
It's time to party.
Xu Lian took the invitation, rented a beast car, left the inn where he was staying, and went to the party venue.
This gathering of the younger generation jointly organized by Duke Jing and Duke Ying was held in a manor. The imperial capital has 3,764 floors of streets. But it is not just streets. In fact, each floor is very spacious, especially the lower few hundred floors, with mountains, forests, rivers, and it is not surprising that there are manors.
Arrive at the manor.
Xu Lian handed over the invitation and after entering, he found that he was early and was the first to arrive. However, the venue had already been decorated, and there were piles of fine wine and delicious food, which he could help himself to... Commonly known as a buffet
After waiting for a while, just when he finished a glass of wine, Ying Ming and Jing Que arrived, accompanied by a large group of noble ladies and beauties.
When they saw Xu Lian, they were stunned for a moment, then quickened their pace and walked over.
Ying Ming bowed and smiled, "Thank you, Brother Xu, for your support."
Jing Que also bowed in gesture.
Xu Lian returned the greeting and looked at Ying Ming apologetically, "How is your injury? I thought you were a good person at the time and that you should go all out to show the greatest respect to your opponent. I didn't expect you to be so badly injured. I'm really sorry."
Is this human language... Ying Ming smiled with a twitching mouth, "Brother Xu, you are too serious. Fists and feet have no eyes. In a sparring match, getting injured is inevitable."
Then.
He extended his hand to the large group of noble ladies behind him, "There's no need to introduce Jing Que. I've already seen him on the stage. Come, Brother Xu, let me introduce you to the sisters from the Duke Ying's and Duke Jing's mansions. They are all sweet-looking, gentle and virtuous."
"..." Xu Lian's eyes widened, and he immediately understood the real purpose of this party. It should be that the Duke's Mansion and the Duke of Jing's Mansion jointly organized this party, and it seemed to be a blind date.
Just think about it and you will understand. Today, the imperial capital is full of top male geniuses. Even Dukes' houses like Yingguo Mansion and Jingguo Mansion are not immune to this and are envious of these top male geniuses...
You know, after the selection of the prince consort is over, these top male talents will leave the imperial capital and go back. If nothing unexpected happens, when they grow up, they will all become powerful local figures.
No matter in terms of strength or power, they are no worse than the two dukedoms.
If the daughters of the two dukes could marry these top male geniuses, it would definitely not be considered marrying down, and in some ways it might even be considered marrying up.
Jing Que's face turned red as he turned his eyes away, looking elsewhere, showing that he was not familiar with Ying Ming. He really couldn't bring himself to do something that was suspected of being a "pimp", so he decided to leave it to Ying Ming.
Ying Ming introduced the one hundred or so sisters from the two mansions to Xu Lian one by one. Xu Lian was a little dizzy. Was it necessary to introduce them in such detail
Xu Lian didn't remember any of them, well, actually he remembered one girl, Jing Se. There was no way, this girl was just too sweet-looking, especially when she smiled, revealing two pointed little canine teeth and a pair of beautiful big crescent-shaped eyes. Who could resist that? The impression was quite deep.
The legitimate daughter of Duke Jingguo, and the younger sister of Jing Que.
Seeing Xu Lian's eyes often fall on him, Jing Se couldn't help but ask, "Why do you always look at me?"