"This lady is very lively and cute. I like her very much, but why would I mind her?"
Although he said that, Shang Zifeng was still speechless.
At least he was twenty, but he was being teased by a little girl. It was so embarrassing that he couldn't feel embarrassed anymore.
"So, you already like me? I'll remember you, you have to fulfill what you said! "
Shi Lan made fun of her again.
"Alright, Shi Lan. "Enough is enough."
Ouyang Lin could not bear to continue watching and fiercely rolled her eyes at Shi Lan.
This damned girl, it was as if she hadn't seen a man before. There was really nothing she could do about it.
Therefore, facing Shang Zifeng, he politely confirmed once again, "Is Young Master here to register?"
Shang Zifeng did not answer, but asked instead: "Miss, is this the place where Unparalleled Academy will recruit new students?"
"Here!" Isn't that plaque supposed to be written on it? "
Shi Lan pointed to the student recruitment plaque and said snappily: Didn't you already stand here and look at it for a long time? "Why, don't you know the words?"
Shi Lan began to giggle.
Shang Zifeng's face was filled with black lines. He did not care about Shi Lan's teasing and only said to Ouyang Lin: "If that's the case, then why did you still ask?"
"Is there something wrong with my question?"
Ouyang Lin was very suspicious.
Shang Zifeng explained: "I heard that the Unparalleled Academy only accepts females. As a man, how can I have the qualifications? I presume that I won't be able to pass this test just because of my gender, right? "
"Sister Lin, look. He's pretty cute! "
Shi Lan snickered, and then said to Shang Zifeng: "In the past, Unparalleled Academy doesn't accept men. But this year is an exception. "
"Ah, ah?!"
Shang Zifeng was a little stunned, "Unparalleled Academy is starting to recruit male students?"
Ouyang Lin smiled, "We don't know the details either. However, this year, the teacher specifically emphasized that men and women were not limited to the truth. If young master is willing to join the Unparalleled Academy, then please follow us in to meet the teacher? "
Shang Zifeng was at a loss for a while, but finally mustered up his courage: "Okay, please lead the way young lady."
So what if it was the School of Girls' Studies?
At most, he would just treat it as he had visited the country of women.
Among all the women, a single man was not bad.
Moreover, since Unparalleled Academy started recruiting men, he didn't believe that he would be the only man in a few days!
"Is that it?"
Shi Lan squinted her eyes, bowed and gestured for Shang Zifeng to come over.
Shang Zifeng shivered, he shook his goosebumps and forced himself to walk calmly into the inner hall.
The melody of the zither lingered in the air and was gentle and continuous, like a mountain stream snaking its way out from a valley before slowly flowing away.
At this moment, a lady was playing a zither in front of the door, intoxicated by the music.
The beautiful and lively sound of the zither flowed out from between her fingers, as if it was coming from far away. It gently intersected in the air, forming a peaceful and comfortable harbor.
During this period, the melodies interweaved unceasingly. Strands of zither music drifted in the air, creating a unique kind of melody that would cause others to be in awe of it.
The sound of the zither was as if it was being played. All of the most tranquil times, the most brilliant weather, or even its original appearance, slowly began to flow.
The myriad changes in his body made Shang Zifeng's heart tremble, he was unable to resist and was completely intoxicated by the sea of joy in his dreams.
Sensing that someone had entered, the woman quietly lifted her slender hand. With a flick of her finger, a melody came out. It was soothing, but it didn't lose any of its charm.
At this moment, the beautiful zither music slowly came to an end. It was like a small stream flowing into the sea and swimming into the distance, leaving behind only a stretch of empty valley and orchid like imagination.
Seeing that the zither music had stopped, Ouyang Lin walked forward and bowed to the lady.
"Teacher." The student has waited for a day, and only this young master has come. "
Shang Zifeng was a little surprised.
This woman with an otherworldly temperament was the teacher of the Unparalleled Academy?
Isn't this a little too young?
Looking at the surface, she was definitely not older than thirty years old.
He also understood that when a cultivator reaches a certain level of cultivation, they can delay their appearance from aging.
Once he reached the state of Perfection, which was also known as the Great Mastery of the Tao Techniques, he would be able to live his youth forever.
This teacher must be an extraordinary woman with a profound cultivation base.
The woman said softly, "Oh?"
After a sound, her beautiful eyes slowly opened. When she saw Shang Zifeng, who was standing opposite of her and looking extremely embarrassed, she couldn't help but size him up. After that, the corners of her mouth slightly curled up as she asked: "What's your name?"
"Junior Shang Zifeng. "Greetings, Teacher."
Shang Zifeng went forward and bowed.
"Shang Zifeng... A very good name. Are you curious? Strange, why did the Unparalleled Academy start accepting male students? You are even more hesitant. Hesitation over whether or not she should accept the Unparalleled Academy's assessment. If you fail the test, it will be a great loss of face for you. But if you pass, you will become a member of the Unparalleled Academy. This would be very difficult for any man. At the same time, you will become a laughingstock for other students. Do you think I'm right? "
"Teacher, you're right, but you're also wrong." Junior was indeed hesitating on whether or not to walk in. And now that this junior has walked in, I no longer have any hesitation. As for the fear of being laughed at by others. Junior is indeed shameless. Let alone a joke, even a casual joke would make me feel uncomfortable all over. But so what? As the saying goes, cultivation is about cultivating the heart. All the troubles in the world were obstacles to cultivation. In order to break through, one had to first learn to accept these obstacles. This time, you have made up your mind to accept the Unparalleled Academy's examination, which can be considered as a part of junior's cultivation. "
"Actually, the people of the world have some misunderstandings towards Unparalleled Academy. From the moment the Unparalleled Academy was established, it did not say that it only accepted females. In ancient times, a woman was the only good. The original intention should have been for women to read and write, but to be able to be righteous was a virtue that was hard to come by. However, even now, these words had been taken out of context, and it was only natural for a woman to be devoid of talent. It was a huge joke! For example, which daughter of a prestigious clan didn't know anything about zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting? Who wasn't familiar with classical collections? If it was true that talent was virtue, then wouldn't it be the misfortune of a woman? However, the world is deeply rooted in this anachronism. Thus, ever since the creation of the Unparalleled Academy, when the people knew that it was created by a woman, no man came to register. On the contrary, it was all young girls who had come to him. Over time, the Unparalleled Academy became a school for only girls in the eyes of outsiders. And within the academy, a subconscious desire to only take in girls had formed. But the reality is different. "
"Wah!" So our Unparalleled Academy accepts men. Teacher, if you don't tell me, I won't even know! "
Shi Lan was extremely shocked.
"Shi Lan, don't interrupt me when the teacher speaks. Such disrespect, I wonder what you have learned in the past. "
Ouyang Lin rebuked.
Shi Lan stuck out her tongue, and apologized to the teacher aggrievedly as she stood to the side like a punching bag.
"If Teacher does not despise junior, I would be qualified to become a member of the Unparalleled Academy. This junior is willing to accept any assessment from Unparalleled Academy. "
Shang Zifeng cupped his hands and bowed deeply once again, full of respect for the seniors of Unparalleled Academy.
To be able to make a girls' school stand amongst the Ten Academies without falling, it was clear that the amount of effort that they had put in was unimaginable for ordinary people.
It was his honor to be able to enter the academy to cultivate.
The teacher said, "The melody I played earlier combined with the Five Elements Bewildering Formation. If it wasn't for someone who knows the rhythm of the music and is extremely pure, they definitely wouldn't have been able to find this place." Since you are able to find this place, then you have already passed the first examination of Unparalleled Academy. "
"Congratulations, junior brother. You have been acknowledged by the teachers."
Shi Lan clapped her hands and shouted in joy.
"Welcome to Unparalleled Academy."
Ouyang Lin also congratulated him.
The corner of Shang Zifeng's mouth twitched.
This... Passing the first round of examination just like that?
Isn't that a bit too simple?
Just as Shang Zifeng was feeling pleased with himself, a bucket of cold water was poured on him. The teacher continued, "Although the Unparalleled Academy is not as strong as the Azure Dragon, White Tiger and the others, she is still ranked within the Ten Academies. This was an honor earned through the hard work of generations of sages and tens of thousands of students. Therefore, the aptitude test for students must be of the utmost importance, so it will not end so hastily. "
Shi Lan was startled.
Ouyang Lin was even more surprised.
The two girls looked at each other and saw the unusualness in each other's eyes.
Shang Zifeng did not understand the basic rules of the Unparalleled Academy's assessment, and only said that everyone was like that.
He said solemnly, "Teacher, please enlighten me."