The tavern suddenly quieted down, as those young Swordsmen had been chosen by their respective families to participate in the Zhengying Academy trial—they were certainly not fools. Observing the situation, they realized their actions had displeased Qu Fengting.
"Yes, indeed, it should be Young Master Qu who is credited with the greatest merit." Someone said thoughtfully with eyes closed, shaking their head.
"Indeed, we owe it all to Young Master Qu," added others.
Once again, praises for Qu Fengting rang out in the tavern, sporadic and noticeably perfunctory.
Although Qu Fengting's few hangers-on were lavish in their praises, others were not fools. Whether or not Han Yan could retain the servants, the undeniable fact was that he was the first to expose the disguised thief's identity. When it came to merit, his was the greatest.
