With a slight thought, Chu Tianxiao quietly opened the interface of the Big Prodigal System and pulled down the list of exchange items...
"Well... that's it!"
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A few days later.
Time passed quickly, and the test of the two elders in the academy finally came to an end. At this last moment, even Mr. Zhao came to join in the fun.
In a green bamboo forest, accompanied by the sound of spring water, the three elders of the academy came out together, chatting and laughing, and took the first seat... But when they sat down, their brows slightly frowned...
"What's going on?"
I saw several people in front of me, all with empty hands...
Obviously, these were the bamboo-raising geniuses who had been completely swept away by Chu Tianxiao before.
At that moment, they saw the slightly unhappy expressions of the three elders, and they secretly said in their hearts, "Oh no!"
Before, they thought they had no hope, so they gave up, but now think about it, the three elders are going to finish this level, will they give the "last batch of contestants" some benefits before leaving? For example, preaching, passing on the profession, etc.
When they thought of this, they couldn't help but feel a strong sense of regret. However, at this moment, they naturally wouldn't say that they were blinded by greed. Instead, they pushed the responsibility onto Chu Tianxiao...
"Three elders, it's not that we are lazy and don't do anything, but... hey, this 'answerer' is too 'powerful'!"
"I... I felt dizzy at that time... Could it be some kind of illusion?"
"Yeah, I was also shocked when I heard the price was 20 times higher... So why did this person pay such a high premium to buy such a pile of junk? Is there something behind this... I dare not guess, please investigate."
It has to be said that once people decide that someone is kind and can be deceived, it is very difficult to change their impression... Just like before the final battle in the Purple Forbidden City, the Mu family still thought they could scold Mu Liuling at will... Today's bamboo-raising geniuses also have similar thoughts.
In their eyes, Chu Tianxiao is simply an idiot with lots of money. This alone is enough to cover up all his advantages. Sooner or later, he will lose all his family fortune and live off his savings...
In other words, they felt that Chu Tianxiao was not a concern.
Not to mention that Jun Lintian was "building momentum" in front of them... Naturally, they looked down on Chu Tianxiao even more.
That is why they dare to speak so freely.
After hearing these hurtful remarks, the three elders were not so stupid as to not see through these people's little thoughts, but in their hearts, they were slightly dissatisfied with Chu Tianxiao's behavior of destroying the "exam questions"...
"... Never mind, let's just wait and see what kind of good bamboo this kid will eventually grow after all this hard work..."
The three elders put the matter aside, closed their eyes and waited for the deadline to arrive...
finally.
At some point, they opened their eyes at the same time.
Then, his brows furrowed again.
Because the person they wanted to see only showed up!
He was elegant, with a bamboo-like figure, handsome, and a hint of fatigue on his face... It was Jun Xiuzhu!
And Chu Tianxiao... didn't come!
In just a moment, the dissatisfaction of the three elders surged up again, and their expressions became quite unsightly - although the three elders usually look easy to talk to, they are old seniors after all, and they always have a proud temper.
Seeing this, Jun Xiuzhu smiled bitterly, bowed, and told the three elders the whole story... After hearing his words, the three elders did not comment, but the people around them could not help but sneer...
"Oh? This is a strange thing... When everything is ready, they have to resort to extra measures? This is why there is a delay. Hehe... This is simply ridiculous."
Sensing the unfriendly atmosphere around him, Jun Xiuzhu was also helpless... To be honest, he also didn't quite agree with what Chu Tianxiao wanted to do at the last moment... But who made him the one who answered the question
After all, the initiative is in his hands.
“… What do you think?”
Looking around the room, the three elders were silent for a long time, and finally they started to discuss with each other - they had lived long, seen a lot, and were naturally more receptive to new things. So, although they felt that Chu Tianxiao's move was completely contrary to common sense, purely looking for trouble, and even harmful rather than beneficial... However, they would not directly object, but chose to wait and see.
"He said, how long will it take?"
"Reporting to the three elders... it will be done within half a minute." Although he still had doubts deep in his heart, Jun Xiuzhu knew the big picture after all, and at this moment, he still maintained a supportive attitude.
"Well... let's take a look at their finished products first, and wait for this kid."
Hearing this, Jun Xiuzhu let out a long sigh of relief: "Thank you, Elders, for your generosity..."
Before he finished speaking, the three elders interrupted him with their hands, signaling the bamboo-growing geniuses around to come forward and show their finished products... Seeing this, Jun Xiuzhu couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking that such neglect had finally made the three elders unhappy... It would be fine if Chu Tianxiao could come up with a good work next time, otherwise, I'm afraid...
Just as he was thinking about this, the few people who had been confident in themselves and therefore did not sell the "finished products" to Chu Tianxiao were secretly delighted and quickly stepped forward to let the three elders inspect the results.
It must be said that most of the people who were allowed to stay here to grow bamboo by the three elders were quite capable... After so many failures, they also vaguely found a way...
All of a sudden, all kinds of strange bamboos appeared before people. Some had green leaves like jade, some had dazzling bamboo poles, some were straight and towering, and some were as winding as snakes... If you look closely, each of these bamboos can be considered a natural treasure, worth more than three million spirit coins...
Being able to cultivate such a low-priced bamboo to this level was naturally something to be proud of... But what disappointed these people was that the three elders were completely indifferent to this. Even the best bamboo, which was worth more than 10 million spirit coins, only made them look at it for a moment...
In other words, a group of geniuses ended up in failure.
As time went by... there were fewer and fewer people left, and soon, only Jun Lintian and Chu Tianxiao were left to accept...
And up to this point, Chu Tianxiao had not yet arrived.
Seeing this, everyone around showed a mocking expression. Jun Lintian even took a step forward, glanced at Jun Xiuzhu coldly, and said "boring"...
Then, he stepped forward and took something out from a special container...
In just a moment, the three elders' pupils shrank!
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But under the sunlight, a blood bamboo stood tall and shining brightly.
The bamboo pole was crystal clear, and one could clearly see a streak of blood-colored light swimming in it like a fish. Each bamboo leaf was like a piece of extremely precious blood jade, slightly cool to the touch, and felt great... What surprised the three elders was that although this was a blood bamboo, it did not carry the slightest trace of bloody evil spirit, but instead exuded a refreshing fragrance...
Of course, what best reflects its value is the mysterious patterns in the middle of the blood bamboo and between the leaves, which seem to be created by nature...
With just one glance, the three elders were deeply attracted and could not look away - it was not because they lacked concentration, but because they were knowledgeable and had reached the peak of the fifth realm. They could vaguely glimpse the avenue bred in this blood bamboo...
Just like calligraphy and painting, the more knowledgeable you are, the more attracted you will be to it.
Especially... After watching the blood bamboo for just a moment, the three elders actually felt that the bottleneck where they had been stagnant for many years suddenly trembled slightly - although this tremor was not obvious and returned to its original state after a moment, the meaning behind it is also needless to say...
How could they not be intoxicated by it
And seeing the three elders showing such expressions... Anyone with a discerning eye in the field can see that the outcome is already decided today.
There is no need for the three elders to announce anything... Jun Lintian raised his eyebrows slightly, while Jun Xiuzhu's face suddenly turned pale.
At this moment, Jun Xiuzhu completely ignored the looks of pity, sympathy, or gloating around him...
His heart was filled with shock - he had also seen Jun Lintian's bamboo art before. Although it was extremely advanced, it was not much better than himself who was an expert in this art. Moreover, he clearly did not get his own bamboo heart this time, so how could he still cultivate such an "eye-catching" blood bamboo
After the shock, there was a feeling of resentment.
"Is it true that we can't win? We lost just like that?"
Seeing the three elders gradually showing their obsessed expressions, Jun Xiuzhu could not help but slowly clench his fists... He knew it was useless. Not to mention that the mentally retarded bamboo he had painstakingly cultivated was far inferior to this blood bamboo in terms of grade. Even if it could be comparable, I am afraid it would not be able to attract the attention of the three elders...
The winner... has been decided.
No matter how bitter the result is... you have no choice but to accept it.
only…
"... In the end, he failed that person's trust... He had already paid so much, but he didn't even have a chance to make a move... Why was God so unfair to him..."
Seeing this, Jun Xiuzhu couldn't help but feel sad for Chu Tianxiao... However, before this sadness spread, a sound of footsteps suddenly came from not far away, and Chu Tianxiao was seen holding a half-human-sized "special container" in one hand, walking towards him leisurely...
"Sorry for the long wait..."
After this statement was made, except for the three elders of the academy, everyone else's eyes were on him...
Jun Xiuzhu's eyes were filled with sympathy, while the others, more or less, were full of mockery and ridicule...
Jun Lintian looked straight ahead with an arrogant look, and sneered with disdain, as if to say that ants are ants, and they don’t even have the self-awareness—under such circumstances, if Chu Tianxiao was ashamed of himself and didn’t show up, it wouldn’t be so embarrassing... But he showed up at this moment...
It's just self-humiliation!