Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 2803: Chapter 2804: Sinister Intentions, Secret Instigation

"Senior Brother Kou, this is the Xiyue Inn, and Xue An from the Ling’an Domain is staying here right now!" someone explained to him.

The man’s name is Kou Zhengfeng, an outstanding student from the Jinhan Academy, and even in Xihua City, he is quite well-known.

He naturally recognizes the building in front as the Xiyue Inn, but he’s playing the part. After hearing the follower’s explanation, he snapped open his folding fan and said calmly,

"Oh! So this Xue An really has quite the airs, doesn’t he? We’ve all come here, and yet he hides inside refusing to show himself?"

He ended with a sarcastic tone.

Everyone around burst into laughter, and someone said,

"Senior Kou, I think it’s not that this Xue has airs but rather lacks courage!"

"That’s right, he’s probably too scared to come out seeing us coming to demand an explanation!"

For a moment, the crowd was buzzing with hostility, and a glint of satisfaction flashed in Kou Zhengfeng’s eyes.

This was exactly the response he desired.

For this, he went to great lengths to secretly stir up the atmosphere, causing people to come here to make a scene, all to build his own reputation.

As for why he was doing this...

It was all because of the upcoming Grand Literary Gathering.

This event was drawing talented literati from all over the world, and the major academies in Xihua City were restless.

Jinhan Academy was no exception.

Though Jinhan Academy was funded by wealthy merchants and thus rich and powerful, its foundation was still shallow; previously, it could maintain some reputation by spreading money around.

But at the Grand Literary Gathering, that would mean nothing.

But Kou Zhengfeng is a very ambitious person.

He wants to gain fame at the Grand Literary Gathering instead of being just a supporting character in someone else’s story.

However, that’s easier said than done. Kou Zhengfeng is confident but knows that his own talent is not enough to stand out among the world’s contenders.

To achieve his goal, he must find another way.

For this, Kou Zhengfeng thought long and hard, and indeed, he found a feasible way.

That was to build up his reputation as much as possible before the Grand Literary Gathering.

Once his reputation reached a certain level, even before the gathering began, he would have already taken the initiative.

Then, combined with the financial might of Jinhan Academy, he would surely make a name for himself at the gathering.

This plan, once proposed, immediately received strong support from the wealthy merchants behind Jinhan Academy.

This greatly encouraged Kou Zhengfeng.

Though he had a plan, the most crucial step was how to execute it?

For this, Kou Zhengfeng racked his brains but remained clueless.

Until a few days ago, he accidentally heard some news.

Xue An from the Ling’an Domain had also come to Xihua City and signed up to participate in the Grand Literary Gathering.

Initially, Kou Zhengfeng didn’t pay much attention to this matter.

Though he knew that Xue An was the one accused of "deceiving the world with stolen fame."

But what was that to him?

In fact, deep down, Kou Zhengfeng envied Xue An!

If only he had those kinds of resources!

Then he wouldn’t be foolish enough to copy all the poems at once but rather slowly dole them out.

That way, he wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of his life.

But when he later heard that Xue An was actually staying at the nearby Xiyue Inn.

This news gave Kou Zhengfeng a jolt, then an idea suddenly crossed his mind.

Since everyone was so agitated and dissatisfied with Xue An, who gained fame by "plagiarizing" poetry.

Could he use this sentiment to achieve his goal?

The more Kou Zhengfeng thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and he couldn’t help but become very excited.

But he’s a cautious person, wary that Xue An might have background, so he didn’t act rashly but conducted a private investigation first.

Once he investigated, he was immediately reassured.

Xue An had no background whatsoever, just an ordinary literati from a remote small domain.

With this, Kou Zhengfeng was completely at ease and promptly began preparing for the matter.

Such a big matter couldn’t be handled by him alone, so he gathered several friends to start plotting.

Everything that happened today was essentially orchestrated by him from behind the scenes.

As he stood in front of the Xiyue Inn, backed by a sea of students, Kou Zhengfeng felt invigorated, even the hand holding the fan trembled slightly with excitement.

Was this the feeling of power and prestige?

He had to grasp this feeling, for he was destined to become a someone of influence!

Thinking of this, his smile widened, and then he spoke lightly, "Everyone, since this Xue An dares not show his face, it’s clear he indeed has a guilty conscience. Shall we go in and confront him face to face?"

"Yes!"

"Let’s do it!"

A thunderous agreement resounded from behind, and with a smile, Kou Zhengfeng led the charge.

Under normal circumstances, he definitely wouldn’t be the one to rush to the front, for that would be too dangerous and against the rules of someone of his standing.

But today was different. He had already inquired in advance, knowing that those who came with Xue An were merely literati from the Ling’an Domain, lacking any real strength, which made him dare to lead the charge.

But just as he was about to rush into the inn, a figure suddenly leapt out from the inn’s previously empty entrance, blocking their path.

She was a beautiful young girl, standing coldly at the inn’s entrance, silently staring at Kou Zhengfeng and the others.

The sudden appearance startled Kou Zhengfeng, making him stop immediately.

But seeing it was just a girl, Kou Zhengfeng finally relaxed, then said coldly, "Miss, we’re here to find that impostor Xue An who deceives the world with stolen fame, step aside at once!"

Anger flared in the girl’s eyes, "My master is not an impostor!"

"Master? Is Xue An your master?" Kou Zhengfeng was stunned, then asked.

The girl was Ren Ning, she nodded and said, "Yes!"

Kou Zhengfeng glanced back at the followers, then they all burst into laughter.

"What a joke, even deceivers can have disciples now?"

"Little girl, you’ve been fooled!"

"What are you learning from him? How to plagiarize poems?"

Such mocking remarks made Ren Ning’s face flush with anger until she finally couldn’t help but roar.

"Enough! I don’t allow you to slander my master anymore!"

Kou Zhengfeng’s smile gradually faded, "Miss, I’ll say it one last time, get out of the way, or don’t blame me for being rude to you!"

Ren Ning would not be swayed, glaring angrily at him.

"You’re the one with malicious intentions!"

Kou Zhengfeng flew into a rage. He did indeed have a guilty conscience, but to be publicly exposed by this little girl made him feel embarrassed.

"Hmph, like master, like disciple, get out of my way!"

With that, Kou Zhengfeng raised his hand and delivered a slap.