"Miss, so you also know the origin of foie gras?" Lin Tian asked.

"Once, when I was abroad for business, I happened to see the production process of foie gras, and I've had a shadow over this food ever since," Xiao Manxue shook her head and said.

In fact, there was only one piece of foie gras on the plate, paired with a bit of truffle. Europeans rank caviar, foie gras, and truffles as the 'world's three great delicacies.' Li Wenfeng used such a dish to entertain guests, which was considered giving these trainees enough face.

However, in Lin Tian's view, this so-called world-class delicacy wasn't as delicious as the authentic roast duck from Jinghua City. There were still a few more dishes to come, and the ingredients were strange; the only things he used his knife and fork on were the steak and roasted lamb.

The Western dining customs are different from those in Huaxia. In Huaxia, people like to discuss affairs at the dining table, whereas Westerners just eat and won't engage in clinking glasses or a lot of business talks during meals.

It wasn't until the last dessert was finished that the formal banquet was removed, but this didn't mean the end of the evening feast, the main theme had just begun.

The table was cleared, and then drinks, wine, and snacks were put on it for the post-dinner gathering, which was their time to discuss affairs; the goal of this discussion was naturally the points each held.

Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue had no intention of selling or buying points, so they found a quiet corner to sit. But even so, wherever the two of them went, it wouldn't stay quiet.

When they entered earlier, they were just exchanging pleasantries and getting to know each other, but now they began to probe around, showing their intention of trading points.

However, this scene didn't last long and ended with the approach of Li Wenfeng. When Li Wenfeng came towards Lin Tian, the other trainees sensibly stepped aside because they knew Li Wenfeng was the most capable of acquiring Lin Tian's fifty thousand points.

"Cousin, Brother Lin Tian, didn't the dishes tonight suit your taste?" Li Wenfeng asked politely as he sat down, a question befitting his role as the host, showing concern for his guests.

It must be said, Li Wenfeng was quite adept at pretension; even when everyone clearly wasn't on good terms, he could greet and chat so pleasantly.

Xiao Manxue sat upright without responding to his greeting, but Lin Tian knew the little girl's temperament; she never gave anyone from the Li Family a good face in any setting.

Lin Tian bluntly said, "I don't have the appetite of Mr. Li; I can't stomach foie gras."

"The original intention of any food is to survive; there's no distinction in what you eat," Li Wenfeng philosophically replied to Lin Tian's words, showing no sign of embarrassment.

"Then what was the original intention of Mr. Li hosting this banquet? I suppose you'll gain handsomely from tonight," Lin Tian said with a light smile.

Li Wenfeng slightly shook his head and said, "Brother Lin Tian, you must be joking. Even if they combined their points, they wouldn't equal yours. I won't beat around the bush, Brother Lin Tian, name your price. As long as I can afford it, I won't let you down."

This straightforwardness was direct enough; the people in the hall were already attentive to the situation here, so when he asked this, everyone perked up their ears to listen.

It must be said, Li Wenfeng had a good grasp of a person, realizing that Lin Tian didn't like beating around the bush, so he stated his intention from the start.

Lin Tian merely smiled and asked, "I want to know, what does Mr. Li want to exchange for accumulating so many points?"

"I cultivate the technique left by King Arthur. Although it's not a secret, few people know about it. However, what nobody else knows is that King Arthur also left behind advanced martial skills. If I have enough points, I can exchange for these skills from the academy," Li Wenfeng said very honestly.

This candor surprised Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue; Li Wenfeng's expression was immensely sincere, giving off a feeling that not selling him the points would be unjust.

"Kid, he's lying, don't let him fool you," the Sword Spirit's voice suddenly echoed.

Lin Tian paused for a moment and replied in his mind, "How do you know he's lying?"

"I am the Sword Spirit of the Sword of the King. How could I not know?" the Sword Spirit replied proudly, naturally saying, "King Arthur was on the battlefield all his life, using the most direct and simple killing moves like charge, stab, slash—any warrior could perform these combat actions. Could these be considered advanced martial skills? With King Arthur's prowess and the power of the Sword of the King back then, would he need to use any advanced martial skills?"

"You seem to have a point; so what does he want to exchange for?" Lin Tian curiously asked.

"I don't know, but last time in the Underground Temple, when he held the Sword of the King, I could feel that the energy in his body wasn't pure. I guess his cultivation technique is incomplete. Perhaps, maybe, possibly, he intends to exchange for another part of King Arthur's technique?" the Sword Spirit guessed irresponsibly.

Does the academy still hold King Arthur's techniques? Lin Tian was puzzled, but upon thinking about it, it seemed possible, given that this was an academy founded by King Arthur.

Seeing Lin Tian remain silent, Li Wenfeng thought he was considering it and felt a sense of joy inside. Xiao Manxue mistakenly thought Lin Tian was considering selling points to Li Wenfeng, which made her anxious because enhancing Li Wenfeng's strength would be equivalent to weakening their own. She obviously did not want to see that.

So, the little girl secretly signaled Lin Tian, but Lin Tian, who was communicating with the Sword Spirit, missed her cue until he turned around and saw the flickering gaze of the Miss.

Lin Tian mistakenly thought the little girl was flirting, and feeling a wave of emotion, he flirted back a few times. Xiao Manxue immediately got frantic and inwardly cursed Lin Tian for being such a bastard, normally being so smart, but now acting so dumb.

"Miss, are your eyes uncomfortable?" Lin Tian asked in puzzlement, wondering why the little girl's gaze seemed so odd, flickering with both flirtation and anger.

"You..." Xiao Manxue was furious, let out a light snort, and turned away, ignoring Lin Tian.

Seeing Xiao Manxue's expression, a flicker of amusement flashed deep in Li Wenfeng's eyes. He naturally knew Xiao Manxue wanted to object, yet Lin Tian missed the cue, much to Li Wenfeng's delight.

"Brother Lin Tian, have you given it any thought? If you are willing, this item could be yours," Li Wenfeng seemed impatient and revealed his trump card; he took a small box from the pocket of his suit and placed it in front of Lin Tian.

This action attracted the attention of everyone present, as they all wanted to know what Li Wenfeng would offer in exchange. They still held onto a sliver of hope that, should Li Wenfeng's offering not rival their own, they might still have a chance at acquiring those fifty thousand points.

Even Xiao Manxue turned back, frowning at the box on the table. The box had a simple and ancient style, neither gold nor wood, made of white jade, with exquisitely carved patterns on it.

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