Abandoned Princesses
The Desire of Lu Mingzhi

"Either why would my hunch say that Professor Yun was involved in this." Li Junyan who was currently sitting next to Li Wenrou revealed his suspicions.

Qiao Rong did not immediately reply.

The current atmosphere of Qiao Rong's room was extremely awkward. Li Wenrou who looked worried and like she wanted to say something, could only play her dress nervously.

"While it's most likely that he did it, but what is the real reason?" Motive. This motive was what made Qiao Rong unable to suspect anyone.

"Try you guys think, is there a chance that that person wants Lu Mingzhi not to win so that he doesn't get the prize?" Li Wenrou tried to give a suggestion while scratching her hair.

"The flower of eternity? But why?" qiao Rong.

"It's futile. The reason we will never know if we do not ask Lu Mingzhi about the reason for taking this race directly." Li Junyan added.

Qiao Rong and Li Wenrou could only nod at the same time.

"Get rid of it first, we have a gift to take, and someone to heal." Qiao Rong's words ended the conversation.

*****

The wind was blowing quite hard even though the sun was shining. The group of students lined up neatly were at the starting point of the race yesterday. However, this time they regrouped for the awarding of the prizes to the winners.

The entire academy professor had already lined up neatly in front of the student line. The handover of the prize this time will be done by Professor Tang.

Professor Tang walked slowly forward, facing the line of disciples who were average-faced disappointed at losing the race yesterday. Although in fact they did not hold much hope in the beginning because they knew that Lu Mingzhi was also participating.

Professor Tang cleared his throat. "The third champion was won by Tang Youwei, Hu Qin, and Cai Gui!" The disciples whose names were mentioned came forward to receive the prize proudly. The third winner only got a few engineering books and a bag of gold coins.

On the left side of the line, Liu Liwei already could not wait for his turn to advance. So did Ding Fanfan who could no longer stand up and wanted to quickly celebrate victory.

"The second voice was won by Lu Mingzhi!" As soon as Professor Tang called out the man's name, the line of disciples became filled with small whispers. However they immediately shut up as Professor Tang glared at them so intensely.

Lu Mingzhi advanced forward with a very sour face. It was not only a matter of honor regarding the 'Sun King Enderer who got second place in the Crescent Academy race', but this time he failed to fulfill his main goal of coming to this academy.

Professor Tang gave a bag of gold coins somewhat larger than the previous winner to Lu Mingzhi, as well as several valuable technique books and pills that were very helpful for his cultivation.

But to Lu Mingzhi, the present present present in his hands was of no use to him at all. The thing he wanted the most, was currently in Professor Yun's hands to give to the next winner.

Lu Mingzhi's sour face continued to hold on until he walked back to his position in the original line. He glanced at Professor Yun, but Professor Yun's reply indicated that he could do nothing.

Lu Mingzhi could only gulp his saliva bitterly.

Meanwhile, Qiao Rong's eyes had only been glued to a medium-sized box that Professor Yun was handing over to Professor Tang.

"The first voice was won by Ding Fanfan, Hua Rong, Liu Liwei, and Zhen Mingran!"

Their team turn has arrived. The four of them simultaneously advanced forward facing Professor Tang, marching horizontally.

Because the prize for the first champion is quite a lot, they each hold one type of prize, except a bag of coins obtained by each person. Zhen Mingran was holding precious technique books, Ding Fanfan was holding several pill bottles, Liu Liwei was holding some rather rare spell papers, and Qiao Rong was holding a box that he had noticed.

They also returned to the line.

*****

"This victory celebration, can you go first? I'll catch up as much as I can." Qiao Rong felt guilty, yet he actually had to immediately hand the sparks of immortality to Shen Haofeng.

Fortunately, his team members agreed to give those immortality sparks to Qiao Rong. After all, none of them need it. They also felt that Qiao Rong had already contributed greatly to their team's tactics so that they could win.

Zhen Mingran immediately noticed the nervousness that appeared behind Qiao Rong's calm expression.

"Of course Hua Rong! It's okay!" Zhen Mingran hurriedly dragged Ding Fanfan and Liu Liwei who just wanted to open their mouths.

Qiao Rong could only wave at them from behind with an awkward smile, hugging the box that held the sparks of immortality in his left hand.

In order to be safer, he hurriedly stuffed the box into the room of the Yin Yang Book.

From the Crescent Academy to the Moon Tower, it took a short time therefore Qiao Rong immediately prepared to leave so as not to the time when the sun had set and it was dark.

Having just arrived at the academy gate, Qiao Rong's hand had already been pulled from behind. Surprised, Qiao Rong immediately raised a fist to the person behind him. However, the fist stopped in the middle of the road after Qiao Rong saw that the person who had just pulled his hand was Lu Mingzhi.

"What do you want?" Qiao Rong felt wary of the man.

"The flower of the fire of eternity. I beg you, I'll pay you anything. Let's just say, I really need that flower." Lu Mingzhi's countenance was clear, never did he expect after all these years of being treated as the future successor of the Sun King to come the day he had to plead with others.

Qiao Rong now finally found the puzzle piece that had been fitted snugly in place. True said Li Wenrou, Lu Mingzhi's main goal was the sparks of immortality.

But he could not give it away even though he also felt sympathy seeing the pitiful expression of the man in front of him. Shen Haofeng was much more important.

"I'm sorry, but I need it too." Qiao Rong looked at the man for a few seconds, then turned his body and walked forward. He felt that he had no more words to say to Lu Mingzhi.

"Please! If you want the position of successor to the Sun King, I'll give it to you too!" This was the final limit point of Lu Mingzhi's offer. With that said, subconsciously he had already placed Ye Xiaoran in a position that was more important than her status as the successor of the Sun King.

Those words made Qiao Rong's steps come to a halt. Making Qiao Rong think, what was so important that the man behind him was willing to risk his status.

However, Shen Haofeng was much more important to him.

Qiao Rong continued on his way, not looking back.

Lu Mingzhi could only stare at the woman's back further and further from behind. Seeing that Qiao Rong did not intend to accept his offer, Lu Mingzhi's eyes grew hot. He must obtain the sparks of eternity by any means.

And he started running, raising his fist towards Qiao Rong with all his might.