Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 197: Take Down Lin Xuan!

With a clatter of armor, a group of guards rushed in from outside the main hall. They advanced on Lin Xuan, intending to throw him out.

The people in the crowd quickly backed away. Someone said, "It’s over. This kid is out of luck. He’s about to be kicked out."

"Hmph! He deserves it. Who told him to brag in public?"

"Divine Wine? How ridiculous!"

"He’s treating the Sword Casting Manor like a bunch of fools. How could they possibly let him stay here?"

"Hmph, being kicked out isn’t so bad. This kid is a habitual braggart. Last time he claimed he could defeat Chu Zhongtian, but that can’t be verified for another three years, so no one can hold him to it."

"But this time, his bluff about the Divine Wine has been called on the spot."

"Just watch. He’s going to meet a miserable end and become the laughingstock of the Great Xia Country."

Some sighed, some sneered, and others jeered.

Ye Qingwu and the elders from Wangyue Pavilion were overcome with anxiety.

The Star Pavilion Master held back. Just let the Sword Casting Manor’s people handle it and throw this kid out. Let’s see if he still dares to be so arrogant in front of me.

"Lin Xuan, hurry up and apologize," the Wangyue Pavilion Master urged anxiously.

If he was really thrown out, Lin Xuan would be completely humiliated, and Wangyue Pavilion would become a laughingstock as well. The only option now was to apologize and beg for the Sword Casting Manor’s forgiveness.

But Lin Xuan simply said, "Apologize? Why should I apologize?"

"I am truly disappointed." He looked at the Manor Master and continued, "I heard you have a great love for wine, which is why I brought out my treasured Divine Wine. I never expected you to be like Lord Ye, who only claimed to love dragons."

"A peerless Divine Wine is right in front of you, yet you dare not drink it. How laughable, how pathetic."

"A person like you will never get to drink good wine in your entire life."

"How impudent!"

"You dare!" Iron Mountain and Tieyun roared.

The Left and Right Emissaries were also furious. It was one thing for this kid to make a fool of them, but now he dared to offend the Manor Master. Was he courting death?

It’s over. The kid’s really lost his mind. He’s actually provoking the Master of the Sword Casting Manor!

The surrounding crowd was dumbfounded.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s heart sank into a pit of despair.

The Star Pavilion Master let out a hearty laugh. This time, he won’t just be thrown out. He’ll probably be flayed alive! Even experts like them were unfailingly respectful before the Manor Master. How could Lin Xuan, a mere Martial General, dare to challenge Manor Master Iron Hand? It was suicide.

Just as the guards were about to restrain Lin Xuan, the Manor Master spoke.

"Wait," Manor Master Iron Hand said.

Instantly, the guards froze in place.

Everyone else fell silent, waiting to see how Iron Hand would handle the situation.

"Could Manor Master Iron Hand be planning to deal with him personally?"

"He’s not going to refine the kid, is he?"

"Serves him right!"

The crowd whispered among themselves.

Manor Master Iron Hand stared at Lin Xuan, his gaze sharp and piercing, with terrifying flames flickering within his eyes.

He said coldly, "Little fellow, do you have any idea what the consequences are for provoking me in public?"

"Provoking you?" Lin Xuan shook his head. "Senior, you misunderstand. I am not provoking you. I just think it’s a shame."

"Are you certain this is Divine Wine?" Iron Hand asked, glancing down at the bowl. Lin Xuan had poured two bowls earlier. One was knocked over by Tieyun, leaving this one.

"It is, of course, Divine Wine. If you don’t believe me, you’ll know once you taste it."

"After you’ve tasted it, if you still don’t believe it’s Divine Wine, I’ll accept any punishment you see fit, without a single complaint."

Hearing this, the crowd gasped. This kid was at death’s door, and he was still bluffing.

"Fine. Then I shall give it a try." Seeing how composed and confident Lin Xuan was, Iron Hand felt a flicker of curiosity. He wanted to try it for himself.

Although he had never had Divine Wine before, he had seen it described in some ancient texts. Ordinary wines, such as Spirit Wine and other famous vintages, would emit a rich aroma. However, it was said that Divine Wine returned to its purest form and had no fragrance at all. This was because its entire aroma was locked within the liquid, imperceptible to the nose. Only upon drinking it could one experience its true fragrance.

Lin Xuan’s bowl of wine was incredibly murky and had no scent whatsoever. To anyone else, it would look like muddy water, but Iron Hand was somewhat surprised. The lack of fragrance did indeed match the description of Divine Wine.

Very well, I’ll taste it. If it turns out not to be Divine Wine, it won’t be too late to punish him. But what if it really is Divine Wine? Then I’ll have hit the jackpot. I’ve never tasted Divine Wine in my entire life.

With this thought, Iron Hand picked up the bowl of wine.

The people around him were stunned. Was Manor Master Iron Hand really going to drink it?

Hmph, the truth will come out soon enough. This kid is doomed. That’s obviously not Divine Wine. It’s not even wine, just muddy water. Manor Master Iron Hand is going to be furious.

As the crowd murmured, the Left and Right Emissaries grew incredibly worried. "Manor Master, are you really going to drink that?"

"Why not let us test it first?"

Tieyun added, "Manor Master, you’d better not. It’s so murky, it might be poisoned."

Ignoring them, Iron Hand raised the bowl and took a sip. Then, he placed the bowl back on the table.

He smacked his lips. Suddenly, his eyes flew wide open. THUD. He collapsed to the ground.

The entire hall erupted in chaos.

What’s happening?

"Manor Master!"

The Left and Right Emissaries panicked.

Tieyun’s eyes turned red. "He’s been poisoned! The Manor Master has been poisoned!" he roared. "Damn it, I knew this wine was poisoned! Men! Kill this kid! He must be killed!"

What? Poison? This kid dared to poison the wine? Was he insane?

It was over. This Lin Xuan was a dead man.

And it wasn’t just Lin Xuan. The entire Wangyue Pavilion would be dragged down with him.

"Hmph, what an idiot," Shangguan Hao sneered.

"You stupid fool. You’ve really done it now, haven’t you?" Leng Rushuang mocked.

Seeing this, Tian Xing clenched his fists in excitement. "Hahahaha, the kid is finally dead!"

The Star Pavilion Master’s face lit up with excitement. It looks like this kid will be dealt with without me having to lift a finger.

"Oh no!" The faces of the Wangyue Pavilion elders turned pale. Ye Qingwu and the others were frozen in shock.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master’s heart plummeted. It was all over. Lin Xuan had truly caused an irreversible disaster this time. There was likely no way to resolve this peacefully.

However, she would not allow Lin Xuan to die here. It seems I have no choice but to break all ties with the Sword Casting Manor. She prepared to use her full power to escape with Lin Xuan.

RUMBLE!

The main hall shook as countless guards poured in. They joined forces and charged toward Lin Xuan. The situation had reached its most critical point. Lin Xuan’s death seemed certain; there was no possibility of escape.

But at that very moment, Manor Master Iron Hand, who had collapsed, suddenly sat up. He let out a wine-scented burp and then began to laugh with wild excitement.

"He’s not dead?" the people in the crowd cried out in surprise.

The Wangyue Pavilion Master breathed a sigh of relief. If Manor Master Iron Hand had truly died from poison, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Now, it seemed there was still room for reconciliation.

"Manor Master, are you alright?" the Left and Right Emissaries asked nervously.

Tieyun shouted, "Quickly, capture this kid! He dared to plot against the Manor Master! He must not be spared!"

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The surrounding guards drew their blades and swung at Lin Xuan.

But just then, Manor Master Iron Hand bellowed, "STOP!"

Every sword stopped in mid-air.

Everyone was bewildered.

They watched as Iron Hand rose to his feet.

"Is he going to act personally?" the people around exclaimed.

Tieyun, at his side, said, "Manor Master, there’s no need for you to act personally! I will suppress him!"

Tieyun charged toward Lin Xuan.

"STOP!" the Manor Master roared. He backhanded Tieyun, sending him sprawling to the ground.

He then barked coldly, "You dare to lay a hand on Young Master Lin? Are you looking to die?"

What was happening? Tieyun clutched his face, completely dazed.

The entire hall was stunned.

Everyone was left utterly dumbfounded.