CH 64

The other few people knew that Li Yuncong was from a famous family in Jiangzhou, and they quickly finished their meal and left the cafeteria to talk on a deserted path. Ning Zhiyuan urged, "Yuncong, tell us quickly."

Li Yuncong said, "Actually, it's not that rare. The Five Demon Mountains lead to the Demon Realm, as you all know. There are many rare treasures there, even immortal pills that can extend one's life. Those who want to live longer will naturally trade with literary scholars with inverted talents. There are also other things, but I don't know the specifics. Fang Yun, what Lu Yu said is correct. Your literary position is not high now, but your growth potential is too terrifying. Once you become an accomplished scholar, those literary scholars with inverted talents will definitely try to deal with you. If you become an imperial scholar, they will probably mobilize against you."

Fang Yun said helplessly, "So being famous comes with so many troubles? I have to be extra careful in the future and not leave the city if I can help it. If I have to leave, I must do it secretly and not let anyone know."

"That's good."

Ning Zhiyuan said, "Fang Yun, since you're still young, why not hide your talents and participate in the imperial examinations every two years? You will definitely become an imperial scholar when you're 22."

Fang Yun was about to say that this idea was not bad, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Did you forget what Mr. Wang said? Going against the current is to go backwards. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely strive for it. Those literary scholars with inverted talents are nothing but mice and snakes. If I become an accomplished scholar and understand paper strategies, I won't be afraid of them! I shouldn't see them as obstacles, but as my whetstone!"

"Well said! I'm not as good as you." Ning Zhiyuan praised him.

"Ah, no wonder you're Fang Shuangjia! If I had your insight back then, I would already be an imperial scholar." Tang Shanyue said.

"You won't die if you don't talk big, will you?" Lu Yu gave him a disdainful look.

Everyone laughed, and Fang Yun asked, "Since all five of you were in the top five of Dayuan Prefecture, you must have gone to Book Mountain. How many levels did you pass?"

Lu Yu sighed and said, "Except for Li Yuncong, who made it to the second level, we didn't even pass the first level."

"No way? Liu Zicheng said he made it to the second level."

"He must be bragging! There are over 800 prefectures in the Ten Nations, and there are 8,000 accomplished scholars who go up Book Mountain each time. Half of them are eliminated at the foot of the mountain, and less than 1,000 can pass the first level. At most, three to five accomplished scholars can pass the second level each year, and those who reach the second mountain are only second to the Four Great Talents. How could it be Liu Zicheng's turn?"

"So he was lying to me before. How many mountains and levels can the Four Great Talents generally reach?" Fang Yun asked.

"They can definitely reach the second mountain, and if they become imperial scholars, they will definitely pass the third mountain and win the Heart of Literature. It can be said that if they don't win the Heart of Literature when they become imperial scholars, they can't be considered geniuses."Fang Yun kept these words in his heart. As a poor scholar, he knew too little about these things and asked, "Do you really not remember what Book Mountain is? Do you have any feelings about it?"

"We don't remember what happened inside at all. If there were any feelings, it was difficulty."

The other four nodded in agreement, showing that although they couldn't remember what happened at Book Mountain, they were still scared.

"Never mind, I won't ask anymore," Fang Yun said.

Li Yuncong said, "But I feel like you're not much worse than the Four Great Talents, and you should be able to reach the second mountain and maybe even become one of the next generation's Four Great Talents! It's a pity you weren't born into a prominent family, otherwise, I'm sure you would have been one of the Four Great Talents."

"Right! Honestly, your poetry is no worse than the Four Great Talents, and even surpasses the current Poet Laureate."

"When you become a Presented Scholar, you must win the Heart of Literature!"

"I'll do my best."

The group laughed and returned to the classroom.

After school in the afternoon, the Talented Scholars from three classes gathered outside the school gate. After greeting each other, the sixteen of them walked together towards the Xiyue Tower.

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Fifteen Talented Scholars and one Child Scholar together attracted the attention of many passersby. Some parents with children pointed at them and encouraged their children to become Talented Scholars when they grow up.

Although the three classes were in competition, they were joking and laughing at this moment.

Fang Yun observed secretly and relaxed. There was no conflict among the people in each class, and even though the three classes would tease and joke with each other, they would also praise each other and not even use verbal attacks.

The group entered the Xiyue Tower. The first floor was bustling with people, but when the sixteen of them entered, the noise level immediately lowered.

Several people recognized each other and greeted each other with a bow.

The waiter quickly came over, and Chang Wanxu reported their names. The waiter led them to a single room on the second floor.

As they entered the room, Fang Yun looked around. There were books and paintings, orchids and fragrance, and even the Four Treasures of the Study. If one ignored the two dining tables in the middle, it was a very elegant study.

The group sat down at two tables. Just as they sat down, Lu Yu suddenly said arrogantly, "Since it's a gathering of the three classes, poetry and literature are naturally indispensable. This time, you guys from the second and third classes can choose the topic, and we from the first class will accompany you to the end. As for how to reward or punish, I won't argue with you. You guys have the final say!"

The first class immediately laughed, each one full of confidence.

The students from the other two classes looked at each other.

"Today, we are gathered to welcome Fang Yun's talent and to showcase the harmony of our state academy students. If we must compete, then we would be lowering ourselves!""This is reasonable! If Fang Yun wins first place, then those who invited him will save face. But if he loses, his own face won't look good. Let's just talk about other things today and not poetry or literature! Haven't you learned enough at the academy?"

"Right, let's not talk about poetry or literature. We should be friendly and harmonious! What did your teacher teach you?"

Lu Yu was dumbfounded. He had been waiting all afternoon to redeem himself by relying on Fang Yun in this gathering. Every time the three classes met, they would compare their poetry and literature skills. Class One had only won once, and every time they lost, they either had to drink or do something strange and embarrassing. It was a miserable experience.

Lu Yu loudly declared, "No! Comparing poetry and literature is a rule in our three classes. We can't break this rule!"

"Next time! We will follow this rule next time, but not this time!"

"This won't do. Fang Yun, say something!" Lu Yu anxiously looked at Fang Yun.

The five students from Class One eagerly looked at Fang Yun.

Fang Yun smiled and said, "I just started school today and don't know anything yet. I can't decide. It's up to you guys."

"Well said! That's the spirit of the top scholar! In a few days, we'll go to Qushui River to kill a demon. If you want to come, stay by my side, and I'll protect you!" Chang Wanxu was extremely grateful to Fang Yun.

"Ah? How do you know that we will go to Qushui River in a few days?"

The students from Classes Two and Three smiled without saying a word. Chang Wanxu explained, "A presented scholar from another class went to Qushui River three days ago. They must have killed the demon there and scattered the demon soldiers and civilians. They left some for us to practice on."

"Your information is really accurate. What kind of demon appeared in Qushui River?" Ning Zhiyuan asked.

Fang Yun listened carefully. This was the first time he had come into contact with demons since he came to this world, except for his encounter with Nu Nu.

"It's said to be a water snake demon that escaped from the Yangtze River and entered Qushui River. It killed all the people in a village overnight."

Everyone in Class One changed their expressions. Li Yuncong said, "A demon snake is troublesome. It's poisonous and much harder to deal with than ordinary fish monsters."

"That's why the presented scholar class was sent. If it was an ordinary demon, our class of talented scholars could handle it. After all, an ordinary demon is only equivalent to a presented scholar."

"If we were just chasing after scattered demon soldiers and civilians, our three classes would have to compete again to see which class could kill the most demons. It's boring!" Lu Yu said.

Chang Wanxu laughed, "Your Class One has another Fang Yun. Maybe you can win this time. Don't get discouraged." He finished speaking and laughed with a few people who liked to joke around.

"He doesn't even know how to talk about military strategy on paper. Even if he has literary talent, it's useless. The teacher won't take him." Lu Yu said.

Chang Wanxu, however, said seriously, "Fang Yun, have you ever seen the scene of killing demons?"

"No." Fang Yun answered truthfully."I suggest you come with us. When we hunt the Demon Barbarians, it's not just the fifteen Talented Scholars. The three Presented Scholars from each class will also follow and protect us, and each class can bring a total of fifteen Prefecture soldiers. Most of the Demon Generals and soldiers have been killed, so there won't be too much danger there, just scattered Demon soldiers and civilians. Everyone will be safe, at most suffering some minor injuries. Although you can't strategize on paper, experiencing the Demon hunt firsthand will be of great benefit to you in the future."

Fang Yun laughed, "At noon, Lu Yu said that I should stay in the city and not leave, to avoid encountering the rebel literati. Now you are urging me to go with you to hunt the Demons. Who should I listen to?"

"Rebel literati? You're overthinking it. There aren't that many rebel literati, and besides, each of the three scholars carries at least two Presented Scholar Treasures of Literature, so we wouldn't be afraid even if there were any rebel literati."

"Who knows if Liu Zicheng will take advantage of the Demon hunt to harm Fang Yun?" Ning Zhiyuan muttered quietly.

Many people burst into laughter. Chang Wanxu said, "Liu Zicheng is bad, but he's not stupid. His current grudge with Fang Yun is just a personal matter. If he sabotages our Demon hunt, he would be betraying the human race. Not to mention Liu Zicheng, even Liu Zizhi would be disqualified from participating in the imperial examination, and even the Left Chancellor would be besieged by the censors of the Inspectorate."

"That's true." Ning Zhiyuan laughed sheepishly. After all, he was only seventeen years old and far less experienced than the others.

"So, Fang Yun, are you going or not?" Chang Wanxu asked.

Everyone looked at Fang Yun.

Fang Yun saw the probing and testing in these people's eyes.

In the original education of the Holy Origin Mainland, the Demon Barbarians were the number one enemy of mankind, but hunting the Demon Barbarians could only be ranked second, with the first being to step on the Path of the Saints.

However, with the end of the thousand-year truce, hunting the Demon Barbarians had become equally important as seeking the Path of the Saints. In the eyes of these passionate young people, hunting the Demon Barbarians was the Path of the Saints.

Fang Yun smiled slightly and said, "Hunting the Demons and exterminating the Barbarians is our duty. As a Child Scholar in front of the Saints, if I don't even dare to look, how can I write and strategize to hunt the Demons when I become an Accomplished Scholar? I will definitely witness the heroic deeds of you all in hunting the Demons."

"It's not easy for you to become a Child Scholar in front of the Saints. It's impossible for you to become an Accomplished Scholar in just a few days, so you will inevitably be unable to contribute to the Demon hunt. Therefore, when we return triumphantly, you must compose a poem. How about that?"

"I will not refuse!" Fang Yun agreed readily.

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