The Serene Province was located in the northeast of the Nine Provinces. It had a higher dimension and was slightly colder. There were four seasons in a year and six months of winter.
Maybe it was due to the environment and climate, but the people who grew up here were all burly and majestic. They were forthright and valiant as well.
The most flourishing city in the Serene Province was Liaojing, and the Black-White Academy was located there.
After paying the entrance tax, Sun Mo's group entered the northern city.
"Very simple!"
Gu Xiuxun glanced over and lost all interest in sightseeing.
If Jinling was said to be a gentle and beautiful woman born in Jiangnan, then Liaojing was a rough man born from the cold winds of the north, majestic and boorish.
The people here were all talking very loudly. The sounds of people haggling on the streets kept pouring into Gu Xiuxun's ears, causing her to feel a headache.
Li Ziqi and Lu Zhiruo glanced around excitedly.
They had never traveled so far before!
"Quickly look, are those ginseng? Why are they so thick? "
Lu Zhiruo compared them and felt that they were thicker than her little arm. Moreover, what was even more terrifying was that these precious medicinal herbs shouldn't be sold in medicine shops.
Why were they piled up on the roadside stalls?
"90% of them are fake. They're trying to scam people who don't know their stuff."
Mei Ziyu explained in a low voice.
As the daughter of a quasi-alchemy ancestor, Mei Ziyu wasn't an alchemist, but she was very clear about these medicinal herbs. She could tell if they were real or fake with just a glance.
"Ah?"
Lu Zhiruo started and subconsciously looked toward the ginseng seller. His honest appearance didn't seem like a scammer!
"Little girl, do you want ginseng? 100 taels for one, and they are all top-grade mountain goods. "
The ginseng seller had a smile on his face and was very amiable.
"Are people from Liaojing used to selling grass ginseng as ginseng?"
The moment Mei Ziyu asked this, the other party knew that he had met someone who knew his trade. He smiled awkwardly and no longer bothered to entertain them.
However, his eyes kept on drifting over.
There was no solution to it. These women and the two little ones were simply too beautiful.
"Zhiruo, remember this. No matter where you go to play, don't be greedy when buying things. That way, you won't be scammed."
Mei Ziyu lectured, "You get what you pay for. In this day and age, no one is a fool."
"I'll remember that!"
Lu Zhiruo nodded.
After walking for a short distance, some women approached them with a smile and asked if they wanted to stay in the inn.
"I'm familiar with all the hotels in Liaojing. Do you want to stay luxurious and comfortable? Or do you want to live in a beautiful place? "
These women specialized in soliciting customers. Every time they brought a guest to the hotel, they would get a few copper coins.
Their eyes were very sharp. They could tell that Sun Mo and the others were all rich people. Hence, they didn't use the word 'cheap' and placed their selling points on the scenery and comfort.
Sun Mo really wanted to ask if there were any other services.
These women reminded him of his university days. Every time he came out of the train station, he would be chased by a few women and asked if he wanted to stay in a hotel.
Not only was it cheap, but there were also girls.
"Auntie, how do I get to the Black-White College?"
An Xinhui smiled and asked.
Ugh!
The moment An Xinhui said this, the surroundings fell silent.
The expressions of these women immediately became much more respectful.
"Follow this road and keep walking until you see a large memorial arch with a dragon carved on it. Turn right …"
The woman bent her back slightly, showing a humble and respectful expression as she guided the way.
This was the influence of the Black-White College.
As long as they were related to this famous school, these commoners would be exceptionally careful.
"Many thanks!"
An Xinhui took out a piece of silver.
"Thank you for the great teacher's reward!"
The woman beamed with joy.
"How do you know that my teacher's wife is a great teacher?"
Lu Zhiruo was curious.
This time around, everyone was wearing casual clothes.
An Xinhui and the others were already eye-catching because of their looks and figures. If they were to wear great teacher attire, they would be even more eye-catching.
"From your demeanor, I can tell that you are great teachers with a single look. Moreover, your stars are very high."
The woman flattered.
"Let's go!"
Murong Mingyue urged. After they walked far away, she warned Lu Zhiruo, "Don't believe that woman. She just wants to flatter us when she sees us going to the Black-White College!"
"I see!"
Lu Zhiruo was enlightened. She then felt that she still had a lot of things to learn.
It was afternoon now, and there was still a lot of time before the sun set. They weren't in a hurry to go to the Black-White College. They planned to take their time and experience the local customs of Liao Capital.
Then, at night, they would find a place to stay near the Black-White College. Tomorrow, Sun Mo and An Xinhui would appear and officially pay a visit to Headmaster Song.
Very soon, Li Ziqi and Lu Zhiruo went crazy from playing. They bought a whole bunch of small things.
"I wonder if we'll have a chance to see the black-and-white chessboard?"
Gu Xiuxun was filled with anticipation.
"Don't worry, Sun Mo's God Hands and Imperial Sky Spirit Rune are his strongest trump cards. If the Black-White College wants it, they'll have to let us' see 'the black-and-white astrolabe."
Mei Ziyu wasn't worried about this.
Everyone chatted and laughed. The atmosphere was relaxed and joyful. Suddenly, there was a commotion in front of them. Then, someone called out.
"Someone fainted!"
"Ziqi, Zhiruo, don't run around recklessly!"
An Xinhui hurriedly called out when she saw the two girls wanting to go over.
They had just arrived and were unfamiliar with this place. What if they were abducted by human traffickers?
One must know that the little sunny egg and papaya girl were both first-rate beauties. After doing this, they wouldn't have to worry about food and drink for at least ten years.
"You guys stay here, I'll go take a look!"
Sun Mo instructed and rushed out.
"I'll go with you!"
Mei Ziyu could be considered half a doctor and could be of some use. Hence, she chased after them.
The speed of the two of them wasn't slow, but there was someone who was even faster. It was a girl around 20 years old. She was running wildly on the rooftops like a hurricane.
After she arrived at the crowd of spectators, she directly jumped in.
When Sun Mo and Mei Ziyu came over, they saw close to 100 spectators. As expected, it was human nature to watch a show.
(But don't you guys find it smelly?)
"Please make way!"
Sun Mo didn't dare to say that he was a doctor. If he couldn't save someone, it'd be embarrassing.
Luckily, although Sun Mo wasn't a muscular guy, he had some strength. He directly squeezed through the people in front of him and walked in.
An old man was lying on the ground, and it was unknown whether he was dead or alive. The girl who had been running on the rooftops earlier was squatting at the side, giving him first aid.
This was an old man who was digging feces. Because a feces cart had collapsed after the old man fainted, a lot of feces had spilled out.
Mei Ziyu wanted to go over and help, but she was held back by Sun Mo.
"It's fine, she can handle it!"
Sun Mo had already activated Divine Sight and saw that the old man had a heart disease. In addition, he had fainted due to excessive fatigue.
It wasn't a big deal!
As for this girl!
Zhang Guoping, 19 years old.
Spirit-refinement realm!
Strength: 12. Seems like it's enough. However, you rely on your brain for a living.
Intellect: 18. Outstanding intellect, off the charts logical thinking ability. Outstanding research spirit!
Agility: 13. Outstanding hand techniques. Other than that, ordinary!
Will: 8. Falling out of love.
Endurance: 20. There's no bitterness you can't endure. There's no sin you can't endure!
...
Overall, her potential value was above average. However, it was extremely high in the field of medicine.
"Workers from the Huichun Hall, I'll have to trouble two people to help him into the shop. Boil a cup of sweet water and add some wolfberries, red dates, ginger..."
Zhang Guoping shouted at the top of her voice.
The Huichun Hall was over ten meters away. The three golden words on the signboard were extremely eye-catching. At this moment, a few workers were clustered around their young boss. They were standing at the entrance and looking over.
As the stairs were high enough, their field of vision was unobstructed.
When they heard Zhang Guoping's words, they were indifferent.
(What a joke. This excrement-picker also has some excrement on him. If we move him into the medicine shop, would we still be able to do business?)
(If the shopkeeper were to find out about this, wouldn't he beat us to death?)
"Did you guys hear that?"
Zhang Guoping bellowed.
The few workers pretended not to hear it and directly entered the shop.
When Zhang Guoping saw this scene, her expression darkened. She carried the old man and walked toward the Huichun Hall.
The people from the Huichun Hall were also paying attention to this side. Upon seeing this, they immediately closed the door and pretended to be closed.
"I'll pay!"
Zhang Guoping was so angry that her chest was heaving up and down intensely.
Many spectators shook their heads. (Leaving aside whether you can afford it or not, this old man is simply too dirty.)
"D... daughter, don't... don't go. I don't... don't have money!"
The old man had a panicked look on his face.
Compared to death, he was more afraid of owing money. If that happened, his son would not be able to continue living.
"I'll pay for you!"
Zhang Guoping comforted him and shouted again, "I'm a student of the Black-White Academy. I won't owe you money!"
"Student, our Miracle Doctor Tang is on a house call. Please go to another medicine shop!"
Hearing that she was a student of the Black-White Academy, the worker from the Huichun Hall did not dare to be arrogant. He explained but still refused.
He had no choice. He really did not want to save such a poor old man.
"I don't need your doctor. I'll just find a place for him to rest. I'll also borrow your stove to cook some medicine for him!"
Zhang Guoping explained. Unfortunately, after waiting for a while, there was no sound from the medicine shop.
"Stop shouting. The Huichun Hall is famous for being black-hearted."
"That's right. They only treat high-ranking officials and nobles. It's a place that poor people shouldn't enter."
"Why would a poor person want to see a doctor? Won't he be fine after a little resistance?"
The onlookers were all talking at once.
"You rest here first. I'll go to another medicine shop to get medicine for you. Don't wander around."
Zhang Guoping reminded them and was about to leave.
"Daughter!"
The old man grabbed onto Zhang Guoping's hand. "I'll remember your great kindness, but there's really no need for it. Cough, cough!"
As he spoke too hastily, the old man started coughing.
"If you don't get your illness treated as soon as possible, you'll die!"
Zhang Guoping tried to persuade him, but a gentle voice interrupted her.
"Feed this alchemy pill to him!"
Mei Ziyu passed a small porcelain bottle over.
Zhang Guoping pulled out the stopper and a medicinal fragrance immediately gushed out, stirring her spirits. She couldn't help but blurt out.
"Vitality Replenishing Pill?"
This kind of alchemy pill was refined using many precious medicinal ingredients. It could replenish one's qi and blood and increase one's spirit. It was a type of great nourishment pill.
"This..."
Zhang Guoping didn't dare to use it. Other than being expensive, this pill had no flaws.
It couldn't be bought with silver. She had to obtain spirit stones.
"Feed it to him!"
Mei Ziyu smiled and called out to Sun Mo. "Let's go!"
She could also tell that this old man was very tired. If he wanted to be cured, he had to rest more and recuperate. However, Mei Ziyu had no way to tell him such a medical advice.
For some poor people, if they didn't work for a day, their families would have to go hungry.
Sun Mo turned back three times with every step he took.
"Why? Have you taken a fancy to that girl? "
Mei Ziyu teased. After that, she sighed. "What a pity!"
That girl was very kind, but she didn't have a face that matched her heart. Her cheeks were like shoehorns, and her chin was so long that it could cause people to tumble.
"That girl isn't bad!"
Sun Mo planned to headhunt her.
There were many hotels near the Black-White Academy. Sun Mo didn't lack money now, so he directly chose the one with the best service.
The next morning, Sun Mo and An Xinhui put on the great teacher attire with the Central Province Academy's emblem and headed to the Black-White Academy.
When they got close to the school gate, they could see many students. They were wearing black and white checkered uniforms that looked like a chessboard.
This was also the unique characteristic of this famous school.
"Are the two of you here for a tour? Or are you here to visit friends? "
Sun Mo and An Xinhui had just gotten close when the gatekeeper walked out. He glanced at the school emblem on their chests and discovered that he didn't recognize them. However, he didn't show any contempt.
It was because there were four stars on the school emblem!
This represented the identity of a 4-star great teacher.
"Could it be that they are scammers?"
The gatekeeper mumbled, secretly surveying Sun Mo and An Xinhui.
There was no solution to it. They were too young.
Even for the Black-White Academy, one of the Nine Greats, the youngest 4-star great teacher they had was in their thirties.
"We are great teachers from the Central Province Academy and wish to pay a visit to your esteemed school's Headmaster Song!"
An Xinhui spoke.
"This... do you guys have an appointment?"
The gatekeeper frowned. Headmaster Song had closed his doors to guests for a very long time.
"No."
An Xinhui shook her head. She wanted to explain, but Sun Mo directly passed a banknote over.
"Tell me where I can find Headmaster Song."
Sun Mo displayed his banknote ability.
To a gatekeeper, it was enough to just ask for some information. It was useless to explain too much. He couldn't make the decision anyway!
The gatekeeper glanced at the banknote and was shocked when he discovered that it was actually 1,000 taels.
Whose prodigal son was this?
Wasn't he too extravagant?
(But I like it!)
"I'm afraid the two of you will have to return empty-handed. Ever since the headmaster entered the black-white chessboard two years ago, he has been in seclusion to comprehend the Great Dao and has yet to come out!"
The gatekeeper explained.
"Then who is in charge of the school now?"
Sun Mo asked.
"Vice Headmaster Wan Kangcheng!"
On account of the banknote, the gatekeeper told him everything he knew.
"Then where can I find him?"
Sun Mo felt a headache. He had met this person before when he was in the Battlegod Canyon. Because of the problem of Shi Sheng's ownership, they had gotten into a very bad relationship.
"In the vice headmaster's office!"
The gatekeeper kindly reminded them, "The two of you, Vice Headmaster Wan's temper isn't good!"
"It's fine!"
Sun Mo smiled. "Do you want to register?"
"Yes!"
The gatekeeper made an inviting gesture, letting the two of them enter. "Just write down your names and the school you belong to!"
Every year, there would be many people coming to the Black-White Academy to visit. Among them, there would be no lack of high-star great teachers. Therefore, other than being surprised by Sun Mo and An Xinhui's star-level, the gatekeeper wasn't too shocked.
However, when Sun Mo's name was written on the paper, the gatekeeper was stunned.
"You... you are Great Teacher Sun Mo? That Saint Substitute? "
The gatekeeper was astonished. His mouth was opened so wide that a goose egg could be stuffed inside.
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