Chapter 287: First name on the tablet (1/2)
Chapter 287: First name on the tablet
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
A few of the scions heard it and chuckled.
To these rich youths, what was five silvers? Even if they dropped it on the ground, they would not bother picking it up.
”Ten silvers then!” Wen Dabao’s face flushed.
”Come on. How about this, four of us will wager you 500 silvers for a total of 2000. I am sure you have enough silvers?”
”2... 2000?!” Wen Dabao felt sick.
...
The competition continued to heat up but without incident. Names appeared on the tablet at the finish line.
More than half of the people had already passed the second tablet.
Fang Zhengzhi’s name continued not to appear, almost as if he had disappeared.
Wen Dabao stared at the tablet, murmuring to himself and praying for a miracle to happen.
The four others involved in the wager just smiled leisurely by the side.
Even if Fang Zhengzhi had the Snow Jade now, it was unlikely that he would be able to catch up to the competition.
The officials seated below Emperor Lin Mubai all smiled when they saw the tablet.
No one bothered with Fang Zhengzhi.
He did not deserve their attention.
Before long...
A name appeared on the third tablet.
Xiang Tianying.
It was no surprise that Tang Zhongming’s name appeared shortly after.
Before long, Ping Yang’s name appeared. Then, it was followed by Zhang Feiyu and the Ninth Prince.
The standings had not changed.
”I think that the race for top three will be between these five.”
”Xian Tianying has a natural advantage here. He is seventh on the Rising Dragon Roll and he was trained in horse riding from a young age.”
”Indeed, the Xiang Family guards the ‘Star Plains’. That is an actual plain. He was trained in horse riding since a young age. I doubt anyone is his match.”
”Princess Ping Yang is doing well.” An official complimented as he looked towards Emperor Lin Mubai.
Emperor Lin Mubai was happy to see Ping Yang holding her own. ”Ping Yang is prone to causing trouble. I am sure she is doing something to keep Zhang Feiyu down.”
”Your highness, I doubt it. Ping Yang is one of the best at horse riding in the city. Furthermore, her Snow Jade is one of the best stallions in the empire. Also, such competitions are bound to cause some friction.” Yu Yiping stepped out and tried to speak up for Ping Yang.
”Prime Minister Yu, you don’t have to speak up for Ping Yang.” Emperor Lin Mubai replied. However, his happiness still slipped through.
”In my opinion, Ping Yang does take after you, your highness!” Another official stepped out.
”That is a given. A powerful man like the emperor is bound to have talented children.” Many other officials chimed in.
Emperor Lin Mubai did not speak again. However, everyone could tell that he was feeling good.
Politics was a dirty business.
As the leader of the empire, he had much to worry about everyday.
Coming out to enjoy this competition was a rare break for him. To be able to see his daughter compete and do well was a moment to be treasured.
To hear his subordinates sing praises about his daughter made him even happier.
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There was a youth in a blue long sleeved shirt standing by the fourth tablet.
He held the head of a green beast in his hand.
If not for the fact that he had a disappointing yellow colored horse, he would have been quite awe inspiring.
Fang Zhengzhi sized the tablet up.
The tablet was made from a black colored stone. It stood over five meters high and was over two meters wide.
”What a huge tablet!” Fang Zhengzhi exclaimed.
Then, he dismounted and walked to the tablet. It was cold to the touch.
After feeling it for a moment...
Fang Zhengzhi squatted down and tried to carry it.
He quickly realized that this tablet was much heavier than he had imagined. Furthermore, it was rooted to the ground. No matter how hard he tried, it did not move from the ground.
”That’s it!” Fang Zhengzhi’s mouth twitched. He had only thought of the process but he never anticipated such problems.
His plan was simple.
His first plan was to kill all of the beasts in the area. However, he rejected this proposal.
It was too cruel.
That was the excuse he gave himself. The real reason was that there were simply too many beasts.
They were spread over too large an area as well.
In the first place, he had no energy to kill nearly a thousand beasts at a go. Even if he did, chasing them down was no easy feat.
Killing one was not a problem.
Killing 1000...
It would be impossible unless he had a months worth of time.
Did he?
Definitely not.
As such, he had to use the second plan.
He would have to do something with the tablet. However, it was not as simple as he had thought.
Smash it?
That was against the rules. Furthermore, what if they wanted him to pay for it after the competition? Destroying public property was definitely not the way to go.
Since he couldn’t smash it, his best option was to carry it away.
However, its weight was quite ridiculous.