Chapter 262: Chapter 163: Raking It In

Emperor Yue Xuan, Chen Jin, Lian Junmiao, and the others praised Chu Lingguang endlessly. They were all around his age and had initially wanted to fight in his place. But after witnessing Samba’s abilities, they came to the profound realization that if they had faced him, none of them could have won.

“Chu Lingguang, on behalf of the Imperial Family and my father, I sincerely thank you. This Great Returning Pill was always intended for you. Please, take it!”

Du Juan said with a serious expression.

“Thank you.”

Chu Lingguang did not refuse.

Thanks to the Turkic Mission’s hype, this fight had long been framed as a minor clash between Great Yuan and the Turkic people. Even if the outcome had little bearing on the two nations’ overall strength, the victor could at least celebrate a little.

And Du Juan was a member of the Royal Family and Relatives.

The duel between Chu Lingguang and Samba had been instigated by the Turkic Mission on Great Yuan soil. Chu Lingguang’s victory helped the Court deliver a resounding slap to the mission’s face, dampening their arrogance. At the very least, they wouldn’t dare to be so brazen during their next visit.

Therefore, Du Juan’s gratitude was extremely important.

It was something Chu Lingguang had been anticipating for a long time.

He accepted the Great Returning Pill.

A line of text immediately appeared before his eyes.

[Helped the Great Yuan Court teach the Turkic Mission a lesson. Gained 6781 Favor Points.]

Chu Lingguang was inwardly stunned. He knew he’d get a decent amount of Favor Points—after all, his victory had helped the Court vent its frustrations—but he never expected to receive over sixty-seven hundred.

But on second thought, ’helping the Court vent its frustrations should be worth over six thousand Favor Points. That’s not excessive at all.’ In fact, once he calmed down, Chu Lingguang even felt the amount was a little low.

But upon careful consideration…

’Although the Turkic Mission had hyped the fight, treating it as a formal contest between the Turkic people and Great Yuan, the Great Yuan Dynasty itself had never formally responded. They hadn’t acknowledged it as a duel between nations.’

’The Great Yuan Dynasty had never officially sanctioned me to represent them.’

’I know full well that in the Court’s eyes, I’m just the top-ranked candidate from the South City Daoist Examination. They believed it was impossible for me to defeat the Aika Tribe’s number one warrior. Du Juan’s Great Returning Pill was just the Court’s way of ensuring I didn’t lose too disgracefully; they never imagined I could actually win.’

’That’s why they never officially sanctioned me—they wanted to avoid the embarrassment I would bring to the Court.’

’My victory was a surprise not only to the Turkic Mission but certainly to the Court as well. Otherwise, why would Zhang Tao, the Governor of the Qiling Governor’s Mansion, have Wang Chao secretly deliver a Great Returning Pill and a Frenzy Pill? He also just wanted to ensure I didn’t lose too disgracefully.’

’That’s why when the Turkic Mission arrived…’

’The Governor never received them personally, sending Feng Junyi instead. This was a message to the Turkic Mission: The Great Yuan Dynasty wasn’t taking this fight seriously. “However you want to frame it is your business,” it implied, “but the outcome has no bearing on the honor of our nations.”’

’At the same time, since I was discovered by Feng Junyi in South City, having him receive the mission and lead them to the Martial Arts Hall made the entire affair look more like two students having a friendly, apolitical exchange under their teachers’ supervision.’

’The Turkic Mission, certain of Samba’s victory, created a huge spectacle and made sure everyone knew about it.’

’The Great Yuan Dynasty, convinced I would lose, gave it the cold shoulder the whole time and never responded to them.’

’But the result was beyond everyone’s expectations.’

’I actually won.’

’Otherwise, if I had been officially sanctioned by the Court to fight as Great Yuan’s representative against the Turkic representative, the Favor Points I would have gained from winning would have likely been astronomical.’

“Master Guo, this is Doctor Xu. I brought him along. Please, have him take a look at Chu Lingguang’s injuries.”

Lord Xu said.

“Of course.”

Guo Wei did not refuse.

Doctor Xu immediately examined Chu Lingguang and wrote out a series of prescriptions. Guo Wei was about to send Hei Hu to fill them when Lord Xu quickly interjected, “Let my men handle it. They’ll brew the herbs and bring the medicine for Chu Lingguang to drink shortly. Also, I have some medicinal powder here that treats internal injuries. Master Guo, if you’ll take a look, and if there are no issues, have Chu Lingguang take it. It will help invigorate his blood, dispel stasis, and clear his meridians.”

“Thank you, Lord Xu.”

Guo Wei and Chu Lingguang said in unison, their voices filled with gratitude.

“I’m the one who should be thanking you. You and your master have brought great renown to this county. I am deeply grateful.”

Lord Xu said with a hearty laugh.

Hei Hu brought a bowl of water. Chu Lingguang mixed in Lord Xu’s medicinal powder and drank it down. As the medicine took effect, he felt a refreshing sensation spread through his body.

Another line of text appeared before his eyes.

[Helped add to Lord Xu’s political achievements. Gained 359 Favor Points.]

Even though the Court had given the battle the cold shoulder, treating it as a private duel between Chu Lingguang and Samba, Lord Xu knew that if he played his cards right, he could use the victory to greatly bolster his own political record.

“Master Guo, I have a bottle of Seven Herbs Liquid. If used with Lord Xu’s powder, it can help Chu Lingguang’s internal injury heal quickly and prevent any latent problems. However, it requires your assistance in circulating energy for him to fully absorb its effects.”

Feng Junyi said, taking out a small vial.

“Seven Herbs Liquid?”

Feng Zhiwen was shocked. ’That’s a rare treasure, far more valuable than two packets of Heart-Devouring Powder!’

“Excellent. Thank you, Lord Feng.”

Guo Wei didn’t hesitate. He had seen the fight between Chu Lingguang and Samba more clearly than anyone. After Samba consumed the Frenzy Pill, he had indeed inflicted significant harm on Chu Lingguang.

“Lord Feng…”

Chu Lingguang could tell from Feng Zhiwen’s reaction that the Seven Herbs Liquid was expensive. He was about to say something, but Feng Zhiwen gestured for him to be quiet. He then proactively opened the vial and motioned for Chu Lingguang to open his mouth and swallow the liquid.

Guo Wei also acted quickly, circulating his energy and placing his palm on Chu Lingguang’s back.

Chu Lingguang felt two currents of warmth enter his body.

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