Chapter 241 – Setting the School Festival on Fire (Part Five)

Ming Siye slightly furrowed his brows and looked up at the figures in military uniforms on the second floor.

He only recognized one—the Young Emperor!

“Could they really be here to scout talent?” Heishui Cheng was a little excited.

“Possibly,” Bai Jingchen said. “There’s news that higher-ups need personnel for some life-threatening missions.”

As they spoke, both turned to look at Ming Siye. “Any news from the Second Young Master’s side?”

Ming Siye frowned. “No news at all!”

Seeing him turn and walk away, Heishui Cheng clicked his tongue. “So stingy, not even a hint for us.”

“You’re not from the Ming family. Just perform well—maybe you’ll get directly recruited into Royal Duke without taking the exams this year?”

Heishui Cheng beamed. “That’d be great!”

Instantly pumped with adrenaline, Heishui Cheng decided to put on an outstanding performance at the School Festival.

“Look, Night Phoenix is here!”

Heishui Cheng turned and indeed saw Ye Yunxi approaching with her society members.

Their outfits looked quite dashing. Heard Night Phoenix’s performance is modern dance?

“Junior Yunxi, don’t blame us seniors for not going easy this time. With Royal Duke here, we can’t hold back.”

Bai Jingchen said with a smile.

Royal Duke?

Ye Yunxi glanced over and spotted familiar figures in the second-floor seats. Di Junxie’s dark gaze was hidden beneath his cap’s shadow—even without clear visibility, she could sense that man’s cold, intense stare.

Didn’t she tell him not to come?

Why is he here anyway??

“What does it matter if Royal Duke is here?”

“It matters a lot!” Heishui Cheng exclaimed. “If I get chosen by Royal Duke, I won’t need to take exams! Anyway, this has nothing to do with you. Today’s competition will be among us Three Great Societies!”

After saying this, he pulled Bai Jingchen toward the backstage. “Come on, let’s go prepare. Let Night Phoenix Society play house by themselves!”

  Play house??

Ye Yunxi almost laughed.

Royal Duke here to scout talent??

Don’t dream about it!

Di Junxie just came because he wanted to!

Really, can this man be any more unreliable? Coming alone is one thing, but why bring so many people?

What’s he trying to do?

Ye Yunxi was utterly speechless.

All Jun Yao students thought Royal Duke came to recruit talent, so everyone gave their absolute best for today’s performances. But only Ye Yunxi knew—Di Junxie was just here to watch her dance.

After the Principal finished an excited speech, Jun Yao’s annual School Festival officially began.

Every society had prepared impressive programs covering all artistic forms like magic, song and dance, martial arts, and skits.

Burial Sky Society performed the play “Guardian of the Frontier.”

Ming Siye, in full military uniform with a belt accentuating his slim waist, captivated many young girls in the audience with his handsome features under the peaked cap. The heart-wrenching story also won over numerous students, leaving everyone marveling at how Burial Sky Society’s performance was undoubtedly the best so far, completely outshining all previous acts.

But when Berserker and Hegemon’s performances came on stage, they sparked two more waves of climax!

Berserker’s martial arts display was incredibly cool—every move and sparring sequence drew screams from the crowd. Hegemon’s skit blended joy with tears, leaving a profound, thought-provoking impact.

“Truly worthy of the Three Great Societies!”

“This level is unmatched!””If I were the Royal Duke, I’d definitely choose these society presidents for direct admission!”

“Ha, the next performance is Night Phoenix!”

“I heard it’s modern dance—completely incomparable to our Three Great Societies’ high-class themes!”

“Still trying to compete with the Three Great Societies? Night Phoenix isn’t even fit to polish the Three Great Societies’ shoes!”

(End of Chapter)