Great Teacher Bai's original intention was to let Tang Nian look at the last major question. However, he didn't expect Tang Nian to suddenly flip to the first page and start reading from the very beginning.
What are you doing?
Bai shi was perplexed.
Zhang Mai felt depressed. "Teacher Tang, I won't make a mistake. Also, look at this writing, it's as smooth as flowing water. This means that when Gu Qingyan answered the questions, he did it in one breath and didn't pause at all. What does this mean? It means that he has a card up his sleeve! "
All the great teachers nodded. Because the examinees were all using brushes, they could tell if the words were written in one go.
Because ink marks could never be faked.
Tang Nian didn't reply. Instead, he carefully checked each question, wanting to find a mistake.
It wasn't because he wanted to prove that Sun Mo wasn't capable. Rather, he wanted to know if such a shocking genius existed!
With such a high level of difficulty, you finished the questions in two hours and handed in the paper early. Are you a f * cking devil? One must know that even 2-star great teachers wouldn't be able to do this!
All the fill-in-the-blank questions were correct!
All the true and false questions were correct!
He recited all the questions correctly!
…
The more Tang Nian read, the more astonished he was. As a 4-star great teacher, his experience was simply too abundant. Just by looking at the answers and words, he could deduce Sun Mo's condition.
Moreover, he was a great teacher who specialized in the study of spirit runes.
"The new generation excels the old!"
Tang Nian sighed ruefully. Just by looking at these answers, he knew that Sun Mo's understanding of spirit runes was much deeper compared to Gu Qingyan.
"Am I right?"
Zhang Mai was overjoyed. "Quick, look at the last question. That's the essence!"
"How quintessential could it be?"
Su Tai was disdainful. He stretched his neck and moved closer. But after two glances, his face turned pale.
Su Tai became famous at a young age. He was a little frivolous and arrogant, but it was true that he was talented. Hence, when he saw Sun Mo's answer, he revealed a hint of reluctance amidst his nervousness.
It was because Sun Mo's answer was very outstanding. No, it should be said that it was unprecedented.
The great teachers in the office all gathered over. They no longer graded the papers. Their interest was ignited by Sun Mo's answer and they started an impromptu discussion.
The last question asked the examinees about the future of the study of spirit runes.
Almost all the students wrote about the usage of spirit runes in combat. Even Gu Qingyan was no exception.
Naturally, due to Gu Qingyan's knowledge and talent, his answer far surpassed the others. In fact, he was very forward-looking.
But what about Sun Mo?
What he wrote was the usage of the study of spirit runes in daily life.
This was a branch that no one had ever considered before.
It should be noted that since the establishment of spiritual tattoos, they existed to assist in battles. The goal pursued by spiritual tattooists was to make spiritual tattoos more powerful so that they could influence the outcome of a battle or a battlefield.
No one had ever thought of using spirit runes in their daily lives.
Look at what Sun Mo wrote?
He could carve a type of spirit rune at the bottom of the metal bucket, causing the clear water in the bucket to flow in one direction, forming a stream of water. This way, he could wash his clothes without using his hands.
He could also design a three-leaf-shaped tool. After engraving spirit runes on it, he could let it rotate on its own. This way, it would be able to blow in the wind endlessly. It was definitely a divine tool for avoiding heat in the hot summer.
…
There was basically no need to continue reading. Just these two types of spirit rune equipment would be able to bring a huge revolution to the world.
Although everyone here was a great teacher with a lofty status and was respected by others, this didn't mean that they were above the mortal world!
For a job like washing clothes, even if they hadn't done it before, they would have seen it before!
Given the intelligence of great teachers, as long as they thought about it carefully, they would know that Sun Mo's spirit rune equipment was very feasible. Once it succeeded, how many women would be able to save time and effort?
Because of Tang Nian's position, he thought even deeper. If they sold such equipment, how big of a gold mine would it be?
One must know that everyone had to wash their clothes. This was a necessity and the poor wouldn't be able to afford it. But for well-off families, they would at least prepare one, right?
Moreover, in any royal palace in Middle-Earth Nine Provinces, there would be a washroom. In fact, some wealthy clans would have one.
What was this for?
To wash clothes!
If they had a tool like Sun Mo, most probably many people would lose their jobs.
How much money could they earn from this?
They didn't dare to think about it!
Also, the wind blowing tool was also a genius idea. One must know how wealthy people avoided heat in the summer. Other than piling up ice cubes in the room, they would let the maids fan them at the side.
The great teachers present didn't say anything and sank into contemplation. Even Su Tai realized the powerful practicality of these two tools!
"Genius! What a genius idea! "
Tang Nian couldn't help but exclaim.
Everyone nodded.
Su Tai opened his mouth, wanting to rebut, but he couldn't find an excuse. After that, he also felt that this should be Gu Qingyan's exam paper.
"Teacher Zhang, congratulations!"
Su Tai had a depressed look on his face. The favor he had gotten was gone.
"Haha!"
Zhang Mai stroked his beard, feeling very consoled. "Gu Qingyan is as expected of a top graduate from the Skyraise Academy. Such talent makes others concede defeat!"
"Yeah, that exam paper with full marks isn't bad either. But when compared to this one, it's a little inferior."
"It's a pity. If it was in the past, that exam paper would be the top ranker!"
"I wonder whose exam paper it is?"
"There's no solution to it. No matter who he is, he's unlucky to have encountered Gu Qingyan. This is fate, he has to accept it!"
The great teachers discussed, feeling pity for Su Tai's exam paper. After that, they started to praise Zhang Mai's exam paper, praising Gu Qingyan's greatness.
At this moment, Tang Nian really wanted to tell everyone to stop flattering him. This exam paper wasn't Gu Qingyan's, but he didn't know how he should say it.
Because if he said it, he felt that he might be beaten up!
"Everyone, listen to me. The content of the last question must not be leaked out!"
Zhang Mai's expression suddenly changed as he solemnly reminded everyone.
Everyone started and nodded after that.
"That's for sure!"
"Teacher Zhang, you worry too much. We are great teachers, not thieves!"
"Once Gu Qingyan's idea succeeds, I wonder how much money he would be able to earn!"
The great teachers hurriedly guaranteed while revealing looks of envy. If Gu Qingyan was able to create these two tools, he would most probably earn a lot of money.
For something like money, no one would ever feel that they had too much.
However, the people of this era still had moral principles. No matter how much they wanted it, they wouldn't plagiarize the creativity of others!
"Since that's the case, we shouldn't publish this exam paper, right?"
Teacher Bai frowned.
According to the usual practice of the past examinations, once there were full marks, the exam papers would be posted up. This was to prove that the Saint Gate's examination system didn't have any malpractices. Whoever got first place would be the winner, and there wouldn't be any internal problems. At the same time, it was also a kind of glory and encouragement to the students.
Think about it, how great of an influence would it have on one's future if one became famous overnight?
"That's for sure!"
Zhang Mai nodded. There was no guarantee that someone among the students would steal this idea away.
"It's a pity, this is a very glorious thing!"
Many people sighed.
"What's there to feel pity about? Does Gu Qingyan lack this bit of fame?"
Zhang Mai couldn't help but laugh.
"That's true!"
Everyone laughed and the atmosphere became incomparably relaxed. Only Tang Nian had a bitter look on his face.
"Eh? Teacher Tang, what's wrong with you? Stomachache? "
Su Tai was very concerned.
"..."
Tang Nian wanted to say that he had a stomachache.
"Oh right, since the results are out, why don't we remove the stickers and see who got the other full marks exam paper?"
Zhang Mai stroked his beard. "Honestly speaking, this person is also an outstanding character!"
"Let's take a look!"
All the great teachers looked toward Tang Nian. Because he was the main examiner, he had the final say.
According to the rules, only after all the exam papers had been read and the scores were out could the stickers be removed. However, there were exceptions for the exam papers that scored full marks.
"Teacher Tang!"
Tsu Tai pleaded. He also wanted to know who the person who gave the full marks belonged to.
Teacher Tang felt a headache. Looking at the gazes of anticipation in the surroundings, there was no solution to it. He braced himself and waved his hand. "Do whatever you guys want!"
"Teacher Su, do it then. After all, this is your 'exam paper'."
Zhang Mai suggested, exuding a transcendent attitude.
Su Tai smiled, mentally musing that Tang Nian's luck was good, encountering Gu Qingyan's exam paper. However, since Gu Qingyan was able to get full marks, this student shouldn't be too bad. Su Tai could make friends with him.
For the sake of fairness, the names of all the exam papers were pasted on the paper the moment they were handed in.
Su Tai pinched a corner of the paper and pulled it up.
Si la!
The paper was torn apart, revealing the word 'Gu'.
"Eh, this student's surname is also Gu?"
Zhang Mai felt curious. "Seems like the Gu Clan has produced a talent!"
Tang Nian glanced at Zhang Mai, mentally musing why he didn't discover that Zhang Mai was so good at bootlicking in the past?
Su Tai spent some effort and peeled off the remaining piece of paper. After that, he was stunned. (Is there something wrong with my eyesight?)
Su Tai subconsciously rubbed his eyes.
"Let me see who it is. Ah? "
Zhang Mai lowered his head and cried out. His shocked expression was like he had seen a huge dragon being pressed onto the ground by a big white rabbit.
"Gu... Gu..."
Zhang Mai's mouth trembled, but he couldn't say anything.
The other great teachers also had dumbfounded looks on their faces and sank into silence. Why was this exam paper Gu Qingyan's? In that case, the other one...
Coincidentally, the gazes of everyone turned to the exam paper in Zhang Mai's hands.
Tang Nian kneaded his brows. As expected!
Su Tai wholeheartedly wanted to get full marks from Gu Qingyan's exam paper. From happiness to disappointment, to now. By right, he should be happy that his wish was fulfilled. However, Su Tai didn't know what expression he should have.
This exam paper had full marks, but it wasn't the first place!
Many people might feel that it wasn't bad, but to Gu Qingyan, there was a high chance that he would treat it as a humiliation and feel ashamed to mention it.
"Zhang... Teacher Zhang, just uncover it!"
Teacher Bai urged.
Zhang Mai's hands were trembling. He felt awkward. After all, he had spent half a day bragging about Gu Qingyan earlier. Wouldn't it seem like he had eyes but couldn't see?
"Let me do it!"
Upon seeing this, Tang Nian took the exam paper. After that, he tore the paper, revealing two large words.
Sun Mo!
A sense of talent immediately gushed out from the paper and gushed over.
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