Chapter 145: Courtesy demands reciprocity, I'll gift you a poem!

"Ding! Successfully used 'Three Hundred Tang Poems'. The contents of this book have been stored in the host's mind!"

Following the system notification sound, Xu Que's mind was suddenly flooded with a massive amount of knowledge. In just the blink of an eye, he had digested it all!

*Competing in poetry? Who's afraid of whom! *

Xu Que raised the corners of his mouth in a smile, lifted his teacup, took a sip, and said indifferently, "As the saying goes, courtesy demands reciprocity. Since Young Master Mo has gifted me a sentence, then I shall gift you a poem!"

Everyone was stunned. *Gift a poem? *

*Young Master Mo lectured you, that is your honor, yet in front of Young Master Mo, you actually dare to mention gifting a poem? Isn't this sick? *

*Young Master Mo's title of 'Poetry King' is not just for show. You, a little unknown scholar, actually dare to show off your axe in front of Young Master Mo! *

Everyone was amused, looking at Xu Que with faces full of mockery.

One scholar even shook his head and laughed, "Young Master Mo learned to read at three, recited poetry at five, and could write poems at ten, and was titled 'Poetry King' by the Fire Emperor. Yet you dare to talk big here and want to gift Young Master Mo a poem? It is simply overestimating your own capabilities!"

"Is that so? So what?"

Xu Que sneered, "Before I was three, I competed with the heroes of He Shuo with poetry; at five, I relied on poetry to run rampant across the Eastern Wasteland; after ten, I was no longer attached to objects, and I could write poems about grass, trees, bamboo, and stones. People call me the Poetry Immortal, and my nickname is Dugu Qiubai!"

"..."

The entire hall fell silent instantly!

Everyone looked at Xu Que with disdain, speechless.

*I've seen people who can brag, but I've never seen someone who can brag to the heavens like this! *

*Poetry Immortal? And Dugu Qiubai? Why don't you just call yourself Dong Huang Bu Bai (The Undefeated of the Eastern Wasteland)? *

Tang Liufeng also had a bitter face, covering his forehead, sitting on pins and needles, clearly feeling that Xu Que's words were bragging way too much.

*If you really relied on poetry to run rampant across the Eastern Wasteland continent at five, then how come I've never heard your name? *

And Mo Yunshang, after hearing Xu Que's words, couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head and looking at Xu Que playfully, "Since Brother Li wants to gift me a poem, then fine, I am all ears!"

As soon as these words came out, they were met with praise from the crowd.

"As expected of Young Master Mo, his bearing is extraordinary, a true refined gentleman!"

"This is the true style of a master, capable of tolerating all arrogance!"

However, only Lady Ya's eyes were shining brightly. She had already found a corner to sit down, her gaze fixed on Xu Que.

In fact, she couldn't stand anymore, her whole body weak.

As the Fire Emperor's sister, Lady Ya had a secret that no one knew: she deeply admired those talented scholars. Every time she saw them recite brilliant poems, she would lose control, her face flushing and her heart softening!

And now, an unknown Li Bai had appeared, possessing wit and personality different from ordinary people. Facing the Poetry King Mo Yunshang of the Ming Sheng Academy, this battle of talent between the two made Lady Ya unable to control herself. Before it had even truly begun, she was already unable to stand steady!

Vaguely, Xu Que also noticed Lady Ya's burning gaze and was shocked in his heart. *Damn, why is this mature lady's gaze so terrifying? I always feel like she wants to eat me! Too seductive! *

And Mo Yunshang's eyes were full of confident brilliance, the corners of his mouth hanging with a fascinating curve. He looked up at the outdoors, took the second step, and recited: "Spring rain is as fine as dust."

Immediately, his eyes swept toward Mo Yunshang opposite him: "Young Master Mo, you just said 'Fullness invites loss, humility receives benefit,' you were scolding me for being arrogant, right? But although what you said is not bad, it cannot be applied to everyone!

For example, I used to be very humble. Someone said I wrote good poetry, and I said 'no, no,' and as a result, that person slapped me on the spot, saying I was hypocritical! So, from then on, I turned over a new leaf, corrected my mistakes, and got rid of this shortcoming."

"..."

After hearing this, everyone's mouth twitched fiercely, again speechless.

Anyone who could say such things had clearly reached the pinnacle of shamelessness. For such a person, everyone was definitely speechless.

"Grandstanding!" At this moment, Young Master Zhao, who had been silent and aloof since entering, suddenly snorted coldly.

Everyone turned their heads to look, then swept their gaze toward Xu Que, their faces filled with schadenfreude.

*Li Bai, oh Li Bai, you are finished. Even the leader of the Four Talents has been annoyed by you. Let's see how you act arrogant now! *

Tang Liufeng was also scared pale, leaning toward Xu Que's side, trembling as he reminded him: "Li... Brother Li, Young Master Zhao has spoken, you should restrain yourself a little!"

"Why?" Xu Que said indifferently.

"He... he is the leader of the Four Talents. In a few days, Princess Yan Yang will be choosing a consort, and Young Master Zhao is definitely the unique candidate. We must not offend him!"

"Consort?" Upon hearing this word, Xu Que immediately became angry, sneering, "I'm afraid it won't be his turn!"

"This..." Tang Liufeng was also speechless. Seeing that he couldn't persuade Xu Que, he had no choice but to say no more!

And at this moment, Mo Yunshang's face also showed a hint of impatience, seemingly feeling that he had overestimated this Li Bai, and suddenly felt a bit bored, saying indifferently, "Li Bai, where is your so-called poem?"

"Oh, almost forgot. Young Master Mo, listen carefully, this poem has great educational significance for you!"

Xu Que put down the teacup, picked up the folding fan, and shook it pretentiously.

Everyone was too lazy to pay attention to his arrogant words, their gazes fixed on him, waiting to see him make a fool of himself!

Lady Ya held her breath, her eyes filled with anticipation!

"Uh?"

After hearing this, everyone frowned, their faces full of confusion and astonishment.

*Isn't this just an ordinary poem describing the scenery? *

*Wait, no, 'Yunshang comes to wash hair'? Isn't Yunshang Young Master Mo's name? *

*This poem seems not so simple! *

"Strange..." Tang Liufeng also repeatedly recited the poem Xu Que said, took a sip of tea, and frowned in deep thought.

Watching everyone thinking hard, Xu Que was calm and composed, continuing to eat the snacks on the table.

【OK, tonight's event is over, 20:00 to 21:30. Friends who won, don't be nervous. After all, there are too many of you, I can't handle it all at once. I will find time in the next few days to help you recharge your QB one by one. In addition, friends who didn't win, don't private message me. Wait until next Saturday for the arrival of the real Great Zha Tian Building. And at that time, it will last for three days, and the rewards will be very terrifying. Please look forward to it!】 ===== CHAPTER 146 =====