Chapter 286: Competition Ends

At this moment, Luo Minghui, who had been waiting nearby, heard this and hurriedly stepped forward, kneeling on both knees, and kowtowed respectfully with a loud thud, saying tearfully with gratitude: "Many thanks for Your Majesty's generous grace and bestowal!"

Luo Minghui kowtowed repeatedly. This Fuyuan Pill is a rare and wondrous treasure in the world; only His Majesty possesses it in all under heaven, and no one knows exactly how many there are, because the medicinal ingredients needed for this pill are extremely hard to find, so it can be said to be exceedingly precious.

Moreover, once Internal Force is exhausted it is difficult to recover as before; one can only start over and cultivate slowly. Only this Fuyuan Pill can not only replenish the lost Internal Force, but also has the miraculous effect of Xi Sui Fa Jing and Kuo Kuan Jing Mai. If one is fortunate enough to take this pill, their Internal Force will surely rise another level.

Luo Fan was originally a famous expert; his martial arts were high, but to advance further was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Every time he saw his son cultivating so painstakingly, yet progressing slowly, and even sometimes sighing dejectedly because he could not make a breakthrough, a feeling of indescribable distress would surge in Luo Minghui's heart.

After all, the human body's meridians are born with a certain width, and the width of the meridians, in a sense, directly determines the ultimate achievement a person can reach on the martial path. Breaking through this innate limitation is undoubtedly an extremely heavy bestowal.

In addition, even the experienced Imperial Physicians in the palace clearly stated that apart from internal injuries, the rest were merely minor external wounds, and would heal with rest; Luo Minghui's anxious heart finally settled down.

He knew deeply that there was no need to worry excessively about this matter any longer. It must be said, His Majesty's handling of this matter made Luo Minghui feel very satisfied, so after kowtowing repeatedly in thanks, he withdrew.

Although this matter appeared to have been properly resolved, His Majesty was still secretly pondering the ultimate reason behind it.

Therefore, an unusually quiet atmosphere permeated the entire banquet. Just as this silence had not lasted long, the contestants began to return one after another.

Until Eunuch Sun softly reminded him, His Majesty only then suddenly realized that the competition's allotted time was about to end. Watching the number of returnees gradually increase, yet the figures of the Yan siblings were still nowhere to be seen, An Wangfei could not help but feel worried, her heart tightening anxiously.

Just then, Yan Shuang'er, standing to the side, keenly perceived the worry deep in An Wangfei's heart.

She stepped forward lightly and comforted gently: "Mother, please set your mind at ease! Qianqian's lightness skill is considerably formidable; ordinary people simply cannot catch her hem. Besides, Yan Wang's martial arts are even more unfathomable; ordinary people could never defeat him."

Although she understood clearly what her daughter said, An Wangfei's anxious heart still could not be completely put down.

Time passed minute by second; watching the allotted Yi Shi Chen dwindle away. Even Eunuch Sun, who had been waiting by the side, had already prepared to shout the competition's end at any moment.

Just as everyone waited anxiously, suddenly a burst of urgent Horse Hooves came from not far away. Everyone looked toward the sound, only to see two fine horses galloping side by side like arrows released from a bow.

When they drew near, everyone saw clearly the figures on horseback — it was the Yan siblings and Ai Jiao! In a flash, they had arrived before everyone. Seeing this, Eunuch Sun hurriedly shouted loudly: "Competition over!"

Yan Wang agilely lifted Qianqian down from the horse, then himself dismounted gracefully. Immediately after, three young eunuchs rushed over, responsible for tallying the three's Zhan Lue from this hunt. One young eunuch stepped quickly to Ai Jiao's side and began carefully counting her gains.

The other two young eunuchs came before the Yan siblings and asked respectfully: "May I ask, among these prey, which were hunted by you, Young Master Yan? And which are Young Miss Yan's results?"

Just as Qianqian was about to speak up and declare that these were not her Zhan Lue, but that her share was with Ai Jiao, Yan Wang had already spoken first: "This rabbit belongs to this Young Master; all the rest belong to her!"

Hearing this, Qianqian couldn't help but turn her head to look at Yan Wang, and at this moment Yan Wang shook his head slightly at her and gave her a look, signaling her not to speak further. So Qianqian could only close her mouth and make no more sound.

Immediately after, that young eunuch stepped forward and began carefully tallying the prey Qianqian had hunted.

After a serious count, the young eunuch announced the number loudly: "Thirty-five in total!" This number was truly not small; the surrounding people, upon hearing it, couldn't help but cast admiring gazes. Then the young eunuchs tidied up and turned to leave, returning to tally the final quantities.

After the young eunuchs walked far away, Qianqian couldn't help but look at Yan Wang again, asking in puzzlement: "Si Ge, clearly all these prey were hunted by you with hard work, why count them all as my merit?"

Yan Wang smiled slightly and replied softly: "If I won first place, I would still have to go to His Majesty's private treasury to select a treasure, truly too troublesome. Better to give it to you."

Hearing this, Qianqian thought carefully and felt that Si Ge's temperament had always been like this — taciturn and most hating to invite trouble.

Since he put it that way, she would just accept it calmly. Thinking of this, the doubts in Qianqian's heart instantly vanished, and a brilliant smile bloomed on her face once more.

Afterward, the two returned together to their original seats. Not long after, Eunuch Sun walked over with light steps, slowly.

At this time, His Majesty seated high on the Dragon Throne spoke: "Little Sun, quickly announce the results of this hunting competition!" Eunuch Sun hurriedly responded: "Your command, Your Majesty!"

Speaking, he Qing Le Qing, preparing to begin reading the final scores. Immediately after, Eunuch Sun Qing Le Qing, then solemnly opened his mouth and said: "Everyone, this Spring Hunt has successfully Luo Xia!

During this period, everyone gave their all and strove bravely; your Xin Ku Fu Chu and Pin Su Jing Shen are all plainly witnessed! Our Emperor is wise and benevolent, deeply understanding everyone's hardship, and Specially re-drafted the rewards for this competition."

Speaking here, Eunuch Sun paused slightly, sweeping a glance at the expectant expressions of the crowd below, then continued announcing loudly: "In this competition, the third place winner will receive a Zhi Hou of one hundred taels of gold;

the one who Zhuo De second place will gain five hundred taels of gold; as for first place... it remains as said before, they may go to His Majesty's private treasury and freely select one precious treasure."

As soon as Eunuch Sun's words fell, the audience instantly erupted in deafening cheers. "The Emperor is wise!" "Long live the Emperor!" Such shouts rose and fell, unceasing.

His Majesty sat on the high seat, a smile on his face, Rao You Xing Qu watching the lively scene below, then turned and smiled at Eunuch Sun, signaling him to continue.