At this point, all the smart people in the field knew that this group of "scholars" were just acting. Such shameless tactics made some neutral teams feel a little disgusted, while those who stood on Chu Tianxiao's side were all furious!
“Shameless!”
"Brother Chu, don't agree to them! That's more than 40,000 chips!"
"To use such means... Is this what a scholar is? Haha, I really see!"
"A bunch of sour Confucian scholars, full of talk about morality and justice, but their own actions are so despicable, shameful!"
After the scolding, some shy "scholars" lowered their heads, but more "scholars" held their heads high, as if they were not ashamed of such behavior, but proud of it...
Qin Shou looked around in bewilderment and said, "What's wrong? What's everyone talking about? We didn't force Brother Chu to take out more than 40,000 chips. Besides... we are not unwilling to return it..."
Are you treating everyone else like a fool? More than 40,000? Will you pay it back? This is simply throwing meat buns at a dog. It would be a miracle if you can pay it back!
For a moment, the group of people were even more angry, but Qin Shou put on an innocent face, clasped his fists respectfully to Chu Tianxiao, and said, "Hey... It seems that some people have misunderstood, but Brother Chu, I believe you understand the greater good, and a mere 41,900 chips is just within your ability. You... shouldn't regret it, right?"
After he said this, several people behind him immediately echoed him.
"Yeah, Brother Chu, please don't give us hope and... Hehe, I'm overthinking it. How could Brother Chu be that kind of person?"
"It's just over 40,000 chips... Brother Chu, if I were in your shoes, I would definitely help you!"
"Thank goodness Brother Chu is so righteous, otherwise we would be in big trouble..."
"Yes, thank you for your help, Brother Chu. I will definitely... Hehe, remember this for the rest of my life."
As the voices fell, the more they talked, the more they were too lazy to act. The sarcasm in their voices became more and more obvious. Although they spoke in a "respectful" way, their tone sounded like they were saying "this fool", "hand over all your chips obediently, what else can you do!", "Haha, how does it feel to have to help your enemy?" and so on... Many people felt uncomfortable after hearing this - they also realized that this was a double-edged trick aimed at Chu Tianxiao!
However, all this noise did not seem to fall into Chu Tianxiao's ears. He walked to the front with a calm expression, clasped his fists and bowed to Mr. Yi, and said, "Mr. Yi, are you not going to take care of the matter here?"
Mr. Yi shook his head upon hearing this and said softly, "This is a personal grudge between you two. It is up to you whether you want to help them or not. If someone forces you to do so, I will definitely not sit idly by, but this situation right now... is not within my responsibility."
"After years of experience, these trivial matters are beyond our jurisdiction... We have the will but not the power." Mr. Yi looked at Chu Tianxiao and added two words in a very light voice: "Sorry."
To be fair, Mr. Yi still admired this young man, but admiration was admiration, but this trip was obviously muddy water in Kyoto! Gentlemen like them, although the title sounded okay, actually did not have a high status in the dynasty, and the status of a worshiper made it even more difficult for him to act emotionally...
This is also an unspoken rule that is practiced every year. Usually at this point, the gentlemen who lead the team will stand aside and let the geniuses solve the dispute themselves. Both sides rely on their own abilities. These gentlemen will not wade into this muddy water.
Chu Tianxiao smiled slightly when he heard this. He knew what was going on, but he didn't reply. He looked directly at the gentleman who was counting and said, "Can I have my bamboo chips?"
"…Okay, bring me the Sumeru Ring that was given to you at first." The man said after a moment's hesitation. Chu Tianxiao immediately took out a Sumeru Ring from his arms and handed it to him. Not long after, he took it back, which already contained a huge sum of more than 40,000 chips.
Chu Tianxiao turned around and walked towards Qin Shou. This scene made him and the people behind him almost burst into laughter. They thought, you prodigal son has been arrogant for so long, and this time you are going to accept the defeat and compromise, right
They thought smugly, but still felt unsatisfied and wanted to add fuel to the fire! They either extended their hands or tried to be polite, and hypocritical words came out of their mouths.
"Thank you, Brother Chu!"
"Haha, I accept it."
"I told you, Brother Chu is a man of high character and integrity, he will definitely make this choice!"
"I really didn't make a mistake. Ha, uh, hehe..."
Seeing Chu Tianxiao getting closer and closer, the group became more and more proud. However, just as Qin Shou, with a mocking smile on his face, stretched out his hand, ready to take the Xumi Ring...
Chu Tianxiao turned sideways and passed him by!
For a moment, Qin Shou was stunned, and the people behind him were also stunned.
“Chu…Brother Chu! You’ve gone too far. We are here!”
"This... What's going on here?"
Chu Tianxiao walked slowly, and said in a voice transmission: "Naughty kid, it's time to start!"
"Okay!" Lu Meir almost jumped for joy. Upon hearing that, she hurriedly ran towards Chu Tianxiao, jogging all the way, shivering all over, and even sneezed "heavily" on purpose.
"Brother Tianxiao... I'm freezing! I... I'm sick from the cold, I feel dizzy, I feel so uncomfortable..."
Chu Tianxiao said leisurely: "It's cold on the mountain, let's make a fire!"
"But..." Lu Meir said with a bitter face, "We are out of wood..."
"Oh... easy. Get out the flint."
Upon hearing this, Lu Meir took out a pair of flints... The two of them talked back and forth, leaving everyone confused. They didn't know what Chu Tianxiao wanted to do, and Qin Shou and the others gradually showed impatience, especially Mo Jun and his gang. They had a kind of overbearing logic of "these 42,000 chips are not yours now, you owe us", not only did they use moral blackmail to get people to donate, but also thought that if you donate too slowly, I will be impatient and unhappy... This kind of shameless and weird mentality was justified in the eyes of Mo Jun and the others, and I don't know what their shamelessness and hearts are made of...
"Hey! What are you doing?!"
"Give it or not?"
"You don't want to regret it!"
It is said that a pinch of rice can turn a grudge into a peck, not to mention giving rice to your enemies. Now that the opposite group was slow in distributing the "rice", they immediately started shouting loudly. To them, it didn't make any sense, but many people in the field shook their heads and turned away. Even some neutral people could hardly bear to listen any more!
How can people be so shameless
"Hehe..." Chu Tianxiao ignored them and took the flint from Lu Meir. In an instant, it rang, and then hundreds of tiny bamboo chips were thrown by him...
A pillar of fire shot up into the sky!
Chu Tianxiao threw another thousand chips, and the chips filled a full circle. Each chip was so regular that it was hard to imagine that it was created with just one stroke! Then the flames spread and gathered in the big circle, like a bonfire rising, and warmth was born!
"Ah! It's so warm! Brother Tianxiao, you're so awesome!" Lu Meir circled around the flames, then took out a string of raw beast meat and started roasting it over the fire!
"Don't just focus on eating, kid. Feel it. Are you still uncomfortable? Are you still cold?" Chu Tianxiao moved his right hand. The Sumeru Ring filled with bamboo chips glowed faintly. He held it in his palm. "If you are still cold..."
His words fell softly.
"I don't mind..."
"Let's burn more losers." (To be continued.)