My name is Wei Qing, and I want to fight the Xiongnu.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Cao Ying May Be the Biggest Winner

Cao Ying looked at Miao Ga. Although he had tattoos on his face, it did not affect his appearance. Even from a human perspective, he was still considered a handsome and elegant man.

Miao Ga did not speak with the savage and barbaric nature of the Xiongnu barbarians, but rather with the gentle and refined manners of a Confucian scholar. His smile was so endearing that it made people feel good about him from the start.

He was very popular in the Imperial Academy, and was highly regarded by both humans and the Xiongnu barbarians.

In addition, his close relationship with humans led to the high regard that the lecturers and administrators of the Imperial Academy held for him.

After all, the Imperial Academy has been hoping to promote cooperation between the two ethnic groups for decades, and the appearance of Muga is undoubtedly an affirmation of the Imperial Academy's long-standing commitment.

The Imperial Academy also hoped to use Muga to prove that the two races could indeed coexist peacefully.

Cao Ying looked at Miao Ga and asked, "What do you want to say?"

"It's nothing." Miao Ga turned to look at the freshmen and seniors, and said with a very sunny smile, "Everyone, today Miao Ga dares to ask that all of you juniors present would refrain from making any unwarranted comments before the results of Wei Qing's challenge are announced."

After Muga finished speaking, many students below responded in unison.

"We should naturally give face to Lecturer Miaoga."

“That’s right, that’s right. Since Senior Muga has spoken, we’re too embarrassed to say anything more.”

"We'll talk about it after the results come out."

Hearing the students' reactions, Miao Ga then turned to Cao Ying and said, "My lord, listen, no one is talking about Wei Qing anymore, so there's no need for you to start another betting game. After all, Prime Minister Han isn't at the Imperial Academy, so there's still a risk of losing this bet."

The students below were also startled, and their minds began to race.

Does Miao Ga mean that Cao Ying just left to see Han Shenxiang?

Why go see Master Han at this time? Could it be that you want Master Han to divine Wei Qing's fortune?

If that's the case, then Wei Qing's difficulty in entering the pavilion was indeed genuine; otherwise, Cao Ying wouldn't have felt so guilty as to go see Han Shenxiang.

That must be it. Cao Ying really was gambling; he's incredibly bold.

It's a pity, I can't refuse to give Professor Miao face, so it seems this bet can't continue. Otherwise, I could have placed a bet myself.

Even if you don't win points, it's good to earn more money, as the expenses at the Imperial Academy are like water flowing away.

The students didn't say it aloud, but they had already made up their minds.

Only Cao Ying's eyes narrowed into slits after hearing what Miao Ga said. So he was a hermaphrodite!

Did you know? Intersex people get rotten butts!

Trying to reconcile them?

In this situation, you're trying to mediate? I think you're more likely to stir things up.

In other circumstances, someone might choose to back down gracefully, but given Cao Ying's personality, how could he possibly back down gracefully in the current situation?

If you don't tell me, who will know that I went to see Han Shenxiang?

If no one knew, apart from a few who were called stupid, most people would not dare to follow, fearing that Wei Qing's difficulties in breaking into the pavilion were an act.

So even if I lose the bet, I won't lose many points.

But if I were to open a betting pool now, I'm sure more people would be betting on it.

If Wei Qing's side really fails, they might really have to sell Pingyang Prefecture.

If Wei Qing accepts Miao Ga's proposal now, no one will be talking about it, but whether he succeeds or not, there will certainly be many people who ridicule him behind his back.

If the gambling hadn't been arranged, and Wei Qing had made it through, Miao Ga would have helped those students avoid embarrassment, and would have gained a lot of gratitude.

Even if Wei Qing hadn't made it past the fortieth level, and Miao Ga had still displayed the demeanor of a scholar, he could still have garnered a wave of goodwill.

If you force yourself to start a betting game, there are only two possible outcomes.

Wei Qing made it through, but the students lost points. For students at any time, the points would never be enough.

After losing points, he naturally felt angry, and this anger was inevitably directed at himself and Wei Qing.

On the contrary, when Miao Ga persuaded himself to start a gambling game, he almost saved these students, which earned him some goodwill.

If Wei Qing hadn't made it through, and the students had all won their gamble, then there's nothing more to say.

No matter what choices he makes or where the outcome leads, Miaoga is guaranteed to profit.

This is someone who, while playing the good guy, is also putting me, Cao Ying, in a very difficult position.

That's quite a clever plan.

Cao Ying turned to look at the Hundred Battles Pavilion and let out a long sigh of relief.

Brother, whether I, Cao Ying, live a life of luxury or sleep in a thatched hut in a few days depends entirely on you.

Cao Ying turned to look at Miao Ga, her gaze cold, without any sarcasm or mockery.

Kid, I'll remember you.

Don't ever fall into my hands again, or you'll regret it.

Without saying anything, he simply turned to look at the students, took out a jade slip, and said, "Let's gamble. Let's gamble on the fortieth floor. Whether you pass it or not, there's no third option. Those who want to play, play a couple of rounds; those who don't, just wait for the result."

Now everyone can place their bets. The jade slip will record everything clearly. Regardless of the outcome, no one will dare to breach the contract. Let's begin.

Seeing Cao Ying's insistence, Miao Ga couldn't help but speak up again, saying, "Why is Your Excellency doing this?"

Cao Ying turned to Miao Ga and asked, "Are you going to bet?"

"Very well, since Your Excellency is determined to go your own way, I dare not say anything more. As for this bet, I will naturally not participate."

After saying this, Muga took a few steps back, indicating to everyone that although he had tried to dissuade him repeatedly, the Marquis of Pingyang was determined to do it his own way, and there was really nothing he could do.

hypocritical!

Cao Ying didn't expose him; this kind of person should be left to Wei Qing to deal with. He should be very good at dealing with people like Miao Ga.

Actually, Cao Ying is quite good at it; he just knows how to fight, to beat him to death, until he's crying for his parents and begging for his grandparents. It's just that Cao Ying's current abilities are insufficient.

If Cao Ying had the power to suppress mountains and seas, he would have dared to suppress Miao Ga right now in front of everyone.

With Muga withdrawing, the betting resumed.

However, although the students who bet with Cao Ying this time were not as loud as before, both the amount of money wagered and the number of students had increased significantly.

And it's not just one or two times, it's seven or eight times, even more than ten times!

In less than half an hour, the stakes had already reached 80,000 points.

Based on the exchange rate of 15 to 1000 gold points at the Imperial Academy, if Cao Ying loses this round, he will have to pay at least 1.2 million gold.

This is assuming we lose money; if we're talking about points, the amount would be even greater.

Because each person in the Imperial Academy has a limit on the number of points they can exchange, the exchange rate for privately converting points into money is extremely high. The larger the amount, the more terrifying the exchange rate becomes. If it exceeds tens of thousands of points, the exchange rate doubles.

In other words, if you were to buy points, you would need at least 2.4 million gold.

The key bets continue to rise...

If we lose this round... even if we don't sell Pingyang Prefecture, we'll still be heavily in debt.

Wei Qing, I, Cao Ying, believe in you!

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Twentieth Floor, A Battle to the Death!

After the last batch of bets were placed, Wei Qing finally managed to climb to the twentieth floor with great difficulty.

The twentieth level has already begun to test your ability to lead troops. Passing this level proves that you are qualified to be a general of a hundred men.

The test of normal difficulty posed no obstacle for Wei Qing, and he passed it with ease.

However, a deeper test left Wei Qing somewhat perplexed.

He originally thought that the twentieth level tested the ability to lead troops, so the more difficult test would naturally be leading troops into battle.

Even if you are outnumbered or thrown behind enemy lines, it is perfectly normal.

But he never expected that the ordeal on the twentieth floor would be a one-on-one battle.

That's right, the hundred-person team that was just being commanded has disappeared, and the complex surrounding environment has been transformed into the arena stage of the martial arts training ground.

A phantom gradually solidified, holding a long spear in its hand, standing opposite Wei Qing.

If you can hold out for 15 minutes, or defeat the phantom, you've succeeded.

Being killed or forced off the stage counts as a failure.

Wei Qing was utterly stunned. Was this really not the Hundred Battles Pavilion for martial artists?

However, he didn't have time to think further. The moment Wei Qing stood on the arena, the phantom thrust straight at him with its spear.

Before Wei Qing could draw his sword, the spear tip was already close to his throat.

What a great speed!

The opponent's strength is definitely above that of a warrior capable of defeating ten thousand men.

It has probably reached a level beyond the ordinary!

If you can't win, stall for time!

Wei Qing made a quick judgment. Even with his strength, he often had to catch his opponent off guard when facing a seasoned veteran like Wan Renjian. How much more so against someone as extraordinary as him.

Moreover, judging from the opponent's movements and timing, he was clearly experienced in combat. Wei Qing felt that he wouldn't survive a minute if he went head-to-head with such a person.

After making the decision, he first let out a wolf howl, and then immediately used the Eagle Double Flight technique to fight against the phantom from the left and right.

The phantom seemed to have locked onto Wei Qing, completely ignoring the clones and relentlessly attacking Wei Qing's main body.

What incredible strength!

This was Wei Qing's first encounter with an extraordinary opponent, and the key point was that even among extraordinary opponents, his opponent was still considered to be in the middle to upper ranks.

In a hasty response, they could only dodge and weave while searching for a way out.

The arena was small and there was little cover, so Wei Qing was quickly and firmly suppressed.

If things continued like this, Wei Qing knew he definitely wouldn't last a quarter of an hour.