Chapter 219 – Secret Technique Stele

Chapter 219 – Secret Technique Stele

Ji Linglong's words were simply baffling. No matter how you listened, they sounded off.

He quickly tried to salvage the situation, "Linglong, you shouldn't say things like that. I just wanted to introduce you to some outstanding individuals, not to have you serve drinks."

Ji Hongyue's face remained grim, his expression as cold as ice. Ji Qing was so scared he didn't dare to breathe.

At this moment, Ji Chen stepped forward to add fuel to the fire, feigning concern, "Father, please calm down. Brother must have had too much to drink. He even had a quarrel with Leng Sect Master's top disciple earlier and almost attacked Brother Lin."

Ji Qing was instantly enraged and glared at Ji Chen, "Ji Chen, you..."

Slap!

Before Ji Qing could finish his sentence, Ji Hongyue slapped him across the face.

Ji Qing was left stunned by the slap.

Before he could react, Ji Hongyue roared, "This is outrageous! Chief Eunuch, expel him from the hall and confine him to his residence for a month! He is not allowed to go anywhere!"

The chief eunuch beside Ji Hongyue immediately complied, sighing as he approached Ji Qing.

"Eldest Prince, today is the birthday banquet. How could you cause such a scene? Let me take you back."

With that, he hoisted Ji Qing onto his shoulder and disappeared in an instant.

This eunuch was also a top-tier expert.

Ji Qing was thus taken away, utterly humiliated, and now even more disfavored by his father. This incident had unnecessarily increased the difficulty of his struggle for the throne.

Back at his residence, Ji Qing was so furious that he nearly smashed the entire place.

With Ji Qing gone, the banquet continued.

Ji Hongyue returned, and the princes resumed their seats.

Ji Tongyin and Ji Linglong also bid farewell to Lin Jichen and returned to their seats.

Without Ji Qing's interruption, Lin Jichen continued to eat heartily.

When he finally couldn't eat any more, he reluctantly stopped.

But then Lin Jichen suddenly said something shocking.

"Hey, beautiful, could you bring me another serving of the dishes and wine? I want to take them to go."

Even after he was full, he didn't forget to ask the palace maid to pack some food to take to Ren Lan and Jiang Luoyu.

It's better to share joy than to enjoy it alone.

Asking for a takeaway after a banquet? Such a bizarre request made everyone laugh.

Even Ji Hongyue and the Empress couldn't help but chuckle.

But the Empress graciously instructed the palace maid to follow Lin Jichen's request without any disdain.

Moments later, a secret manual appeared in his hand: Mysterious Grade Core Technique - Purple Sky Saber Scripture.

Not bad, Zhang Chang smiled and thanked him.

One by one, disciples stepped forward to touch the tablet, receiving various secret techniques and core techniques.

There were Spirit Grade, Mysterious Grade, and even someone lucky enough to get an Earth Grade!

From core techniques to martial arts techniques, spirit skills, and ultimate techniques, there was a wide variety.

But no one got a Heavenly Grade technique.

This made everyone wonder if there were any Heavenly Grade techniques at all.

Could Ji Hongyue be bluffing? After all, he had no reason to be so generous.

Heavenly Grade techniques were treasures that any sect would guard jealously. Who would give them away for free?

What they didn't know was that Ji Hongyue had indeed placed one.

But he had deliberately put it at the very bottom of the tablet, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get.

After everyone had their turn, he would open the tablet to prove that he had indeed included it, perfectly silencing any doubts.

This scheme was flawless!

Ji Hongyue couldn't help but praise himself as a genius.

Gradually, fewer people went up to touch the tablet.

Only one person remained.

That was Lin Jichen.

He had deliberately stayed at the back, knowing that the best items were likely at the end. The more people went before him, the higher his chances of getting something valuable.

So he stood there calmly, watching.

Ji Hongyue saw this and thought Lin Jichen was someone who had seen the world, nodding in approval. As expected of Leng Sect Master's disciple, he was composed.

"Young Hero Lin, you're the last one," Ji Hongyue invited with a smile.

Lin Jichen stepped forward.

Ji Tongyin and Ji Linglong quietly cheered him on.

Lin Jichen looked at the tablet, took a deep breath, silently prayed, and then placed his hand on it!

The tablet began to stir.

In the next moment, instead of a book, a jade slip appeared in Lin Jichen's hand.

Seeing the jade slip, Ji Hongyue's heart skipped a beat...