The Songan Prefecture was located in Jiangnan. There were mountains, rivers, small bridges, and the fragrance of rice.
On the way here, Sun Mo would occasionally see young ladies rolling up their pants and washing their clothes in the stream. They joked and laughed, leaving behind a string of cheerful laughter.
Occasionally, there would be bold married women waving at Sun Mo, wanting to recruit this handsome young man as their son-in-law.
Although the weather in March was still a little cold, there were already groups of young masters and ladies going on an outing outside Songan City.
Many paper kites flew among the clouds, illuminating the clear sky.
"Isn't the Golden Sakura Academy a 'A' grade school? Why did it become the examination venue for the 1-star great teacher examination? It doesn't match its level, right? "
Xian Yuwei felt that such examinations would lower the standard of top-notch schools.
"Junior sister, this is a good job. All the schools would fight to the death for this slot!"
Lu Zhiruo smiled and explained for her.
"The lower the star of the examination, the more people would be participating. There would be at least a few thousand and at most tens of thousands. In addition to their teachers, students, and servants, how many people would they need?
"With so many people entering a city, they would have to stay for at least half a month. During this period, how much would they spend on food and lodging?
"The government would receive a large amount of taxes, and the local businesses would flourish. The merchants and vendors would earn a lot of money, and they would naturally be grateful to this famous school!
"Naturally, the most important point is that hosting the great teacher examination would greatly increase the fame of the school. For example, the Guangling Academy and Westmountain Academy were only famous in their own province in the past. But after their teachers obtained the top three rankings, their fame spread throughout the world. Even these two famous schools would benefit from it."
The papaya girl was very familiar with these things.
"So this is the case!"
Xian Yuwei understood.
"There are only 18 'A' grade schools in the entire Nine Provinces. They don't need such false fame. They do it for the sake of the local businesses."
Li Ziqi interjected.
"Senior sister, are there any impressive newcomers this year?"
Helian Beifang was very worried. The combat examination would most probably be very difficult.
"There are too many examinees, we're unable to gather information."
Li Ziqi's lips twitched.
Actually, given her wealth, it was still possible to gather information. It was just that she felt that it was too troublesome and unnecessary.
"Eldest martial sister doesn't care about those newcomers at all. In any case, no newcomer would be as impressive as eldest martial sister."
Lu Zhiruo's tone was firm.
"Haha!"
The papaya girl's words caused everyone to laugh loudly.
Sun Mo looked at his Calabash Brothers and felt very satisfied.
This time around, he had planned to bring everyone here to broaden their horizons and see if any students could comprehend the self-taught technique. However, Xuanyuan Po and Ying Baiwu didn't come.
The combat addict wasn't interested in this kind of thing and was focused on training. As for the iron-headed girl, she was preparing to fight for her teacher during the Four Star Exam at the end of the year, so she was also immersed in training.
The convoy entered the city and went straight to the Pine Breeze Inn, which was the closest and best hotel to the Golden Sakura Academy.
As early as a month ago, Prince Consort Qi had sent someone to deposit a deposit.
The students stayed in pairs, but Sun Mo and Li Ziqi stayed alone.
"Isn't this too luxurious?"
This was the first time Xian Yuwei, who had been living in a tent, stayed in such a big hotel. She was instantly shocked, and her eyes looked around everywhere, but there wasn't enough.
"Let me tell you a secret. If it weren't for the fact that Senior Sister wanted to keep a low profile and refused Prince Consort Qi's good intentions, he would've directly bought a big house in Songan City and arranged for nearly a hundred people to take care of our daily needs."
Qin Yaoguang revealed.
"Ah?"
Xian Yuwei was dumbfounded. She knew that her Senior Sister was a princess of the Great Tang Empire and had an esteemed status. But wasn't it too wasteful to spend so much money just for a single exam?
(As expected, I can't understand the thoughts of the rich at all.)
The guests who could stay in such a luxurious hotel were either rich or respectable. Those maids and male workers didn't dare to slight them and used the most passionate attitude to serve them.
"Stop looking, your luggage won't be lost!"
Qin Yaoguang couldn't help but laugh when she saw Xian Yuwei staring at the male worker who was helping her to carry the luggage.
"There's money in my luggage!"
Xian Yuwei covered her mouth with her hand and mumbled in a low voice.
"Even if there's a problem, Teacher will take care of it. You just have to set your mind at ease and enjoy this trip."
Jiang Leng persuaded. He was very open-minded.
"After tidying up the rooms, gather at the main hall. Let's go eat."
Sun Mo instructed.
...
"Junior Sister Xianyu, hurry up."
After Lu Zhiruo hurriedly tidied up, she went downstairs with Xian Yuwei and came to the main hall. She had long since heard that the steamed sea bass in Songan City was very delicious. This time around, she definitely had to try it.
Xian Yuwei was a foodie and had long since swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva.
"No more rooms?"
In front of the counter, a white-robed young man stood there, negotiating with the manager. "Then I'll pay three times the price."
"Even if you pay five times, it's not enough."
The manager smiled bitterly. (Do you think I don't want to earn this money?)
(I don't dare to!)
Those who could book a room here in advance were all very wealthy people. No matter whose room was canceled, it would be a great trouble.
"Then I'll pay 100 times!"
The white-robed young man smiled faintly.
The manager's heart instantly thumped. He subconsciously started to seriously survey this young man and admitted defeat. "Please don't make fun of me!"
The young man didn't waste words and directly took out a stack of notes from his pocket. "500,000 taels. Is this enough?"
"Please take a seat!"
The manager saw that the young man didn't seem to be joking and decided to earn a sum of money. "I'll go and report this to the master. Little Li, what are you standing there for? Serve the tea!"
The young man waved his hand, indicating that there was no need.
"So rich!"
Xian Yuwei was envious. 500,000 taels, how many sheep would that be worth?
"Mn!"
Lu Zhiruo nodded and then no longer paid attention to such matters. It was because she had never cared about how much money she had.
Her father had said that money was just a tool and not a goal.
A person would work hard to earn money so that they wouldn't have to waste their energy on daily necessities. They would be able to invest their time into the things they liked.
After the white-robed young man saw Lu Zhiruo, he raised his brows and surveyed her. In the end, his gaze landed on her chest.
So big?
Did she stuff two big papayas inside?
When the young man's gaze swept past Xian Yuwei, his eyes instantly brightened. Even his body tensed up as if he had discovered a rare treasure.
Beside the young man, there was a young girl about 17 or 18 years old. After noticing her teacher's expression, she followed his gaze and looked over.
"Good afternoon, ladies!"
The white-robed young man walked over with a carefree attitude. "Pardon me for disturbing you, I'm a 3-star great teacher. My name is Lu Feng."
"Teacher Lu, hello!"
Lu Zhiruo and Xian Yuwei greeted him.
"What are you guys doing here?"
Lu Feng guessed. "Could it be that your personal teacher is participating in the examination?"
"No, it's my senior martial sister!"
Xian Yuwei was a straightforward person and didn't have her guard up.
Lu Zhiruo's attitude was respectful because Lu Feng was a great teacher. However, she secretly tugged on Xian Yuwei's sleeves.
"Let's go and wait upstairs!"
Although this Great Teacher Lu was very handsome, the papaya girl didn't know why but she felt a sense of disgust.
"You are from the Xianyu Tribe?"
Lu Feng chuckled.
"Eh?"
Xian Yuwei was astonished. "How did you know?"
Although Xian Yuwei was dressed like a girl from the Central Plains, her appearance and style of doing things still had a strong grassland style.
It was easy to guess that she was from the barbarian tribe, but it was difficult to guess that she was from the Xianyu Tribe.
"I was once invited to the twelve tribes of the grassland to give a lecture. I'm familiar with the accent of your Xianyu Tribe."
Lu Feng smiled faintly.
He acted cool without leaving any traces.
"Let's go!"
Lu Zhiruo urged. She kept feeling that this young man didn't have any good intentions.
"Wait!"
Lu Feng stretched out his hand to stop her. His eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Xian Yuwei. "I admire you very much. Do you want to be my student?"
"Ah?"
Xian Yuwei started.
Lu Zhiruo was actually very afraid of strangers. But at this moment, she subconsciously stepped forward, squeezing between her junior martial sister and Lu Feng. She was like an old hen protecting her chicks.
"As expected, this fellow harbors ill intentions!"
Lu Zhiruo glared at Lu Feng angrily. He actually dared to poach her teacher's disciple? How detestable!
Suddenly, the papaya girl's body stiffened. She felt like she was being stared at by a venomous snake. She turned her head and saw the young girl who was with Lu Feng staring at her.
"Scram. My teacher is talking to her. Who are you to interrupt?"
Huang Meibo berated. Her temper was extremely bad.
"You..."
Lu Zhiruo's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She wasn't good at scolding people.
"I'm sorry. In this lifetime, I will only be Teacher's student!"
Xian Yuwei first rejected Lu Feng. After that, she grabbed Lu Zhiruo's wrist and pulled her back. She then faced Huang Meibo. "Apologize to my senior martial sister."
Huang Meibo's lips twitched. She clenched her fist tightly. "Teacher, can I beat her to death?"
"Don't be so fierce!"
Lu Feng patted his disciple's shoulder. "I'm sorry, my student has been rude."
Upon hearing this apology, Huang Meibo's countenance immediately turned ashen. Her ferocious gaze seemed as if she wanted to kill someone.
(Can you guys accept an apology from your teacher who is as heavy as a mountain?)
"Alright, let's go!"
Lu Feng pushed Huang Meibo's shoulder. After walking for a few meters, he turned his head and smiled. "Follow me. I can let you become the number one fist master in the world."
"Changing your teacher just for the sake of being the number one in the world. Do you want such a utilitarian student?"
Xian Yuwei counter-asked. "Also, I'm following Teacher not because I want to become famous in the world. It's because I like listening to Teacher's lectures and staying together with him."
"Well said!"
Lu Zhiruo applauded.
"Hehe, the young are frivolous!"
Lu Feng wasn't angry and retreated to the side.
"Teacher, if we meet that eldest martial sister of theirs in the combat examination, I will kill her to vent your anger!"
Huang Meibo swore.
"How many times have I told you not to be so fierce?"
Lu Feng's lips twitched. "Just beat her until she is half-crippled."
Speaking of which, this girl was really a good seedling. He really wanted to get his hands on her.
As for that big papaya at the side?
He couldn't see through him!
Money could make the world go round, let alone the fact that Lu Feng was extremely rich. Hence, the innkeeper opened up two guest rooms for them.
...
Time flowed by quickly. Reporting, verifying one's identity, receiving the examination token, and when everything was ready, there was only one day left before the examination.
Li Ziqi suddenly started to feel nervous.
Because if she failed, she wasn't afraid of losing face. She was afraid of losing face for her teacher.
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