During a grand occasion, it would definitely be an unprecedented grand occasion.
Fang Zhengzhi made an exception and woke up early today. When he arrived at Yan Xiu's room, he saw Yan Xiu waiting quietly in front of the table.
Although his face was still rather pale, his complexion was much better. Moreover, his expression had recovered its usual coldness.
When he saw Fang Zhengzhi walk in, Yan Xiu pointed to the breakfast that he had prepared.
"Are you feeling better?" Fang Zhengzhi sat down at the table and started eating.
"Mm." Yan Xiu nodded lightly and took a piece of breakfast. He did not eat earlier and was waiting for Fang Zhengzhi to join him.
Fang Zhengzhi knew that Yan Xiu did not like to talk when he was eating, so he did not say much.
Very quickly, they finished their breakfast and walked shoulder to shoulder in the direction of the Imperial Academy.
At this moment, the entrance of the Imperial Academy was already crowded with people. Outside the crowd, there were many long tables set up.
There was nothing on the long tables.
However, everyone knew that these long tables were specially placed here by the major casinos in the capital. Their purpose was to calculate the payouts after the results were released.
Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu's appearance naturally attracted the attention of the candidates.
After all, after yesterday's race and hunt, Fang Zhengzhi's name had spread far and wide. Whether it was the candidates, the vendors, or even the villagers who had rushed over from outside of the capital, Fang Zhengzhi's name was like a thunderclap to their ears.
"Look, Fang Zhengzhi is here!"
"Wow! It's Yan Xiu! He's so handsome, so handsome! " Just as Fang Zhengzhi thought that he would hear a second comment about himself, a series of screams rang out beside him.
Evidently, this was a woman's voice.
"I really don't know why Yan Xiu is always with Fang Zhengzhi."
"That's right, that's right!"
"However, when I see Fang Zhengzhi, I feel that Yan Xiu is even more handsome!"
After a woman's voice rang out, many others joined in.
This made Fang Zhengzhi somewhat depressed. Was he not handsome?
Once, he had a big dream. One day, he would make a name for himself in the Law of Dao examinations. Screams rang out everywhere he went.
Unfortunately, he only managed to realize the first half of this dream.
Did Yan Xiu steal the limelight?
Alright …
So be it, as long as you don't get robbed, it's fine.
Fang Zhengzhi thought to himself.
Just as he was thinking, he heard the voice become even more intense. Compared to Yan Xiu just now, it was much more intense. The intensity of the voice had obviously increased by several times.
"Aiya, look, it's Wu Feng!"
"It really is Wu Feng, wow … I've really seen Wu Feng in person!"
"The rumours are indeed true. Wu Feng is even more handsome than the rumours!"
In an instant, the sound waves rolled, as though a bowl of cold water was poured into a pot of hot oil. The entire entrance of the Imperial Academy exploded.
Fang Zhengzhi instinctively looked over.
Soon, he saw a young man walking over slowly from afar.
All this while, Fang Zhengzhi had a hard time understanding this sentence. It was Pan An. He felt that even though he was so handsome, no one had ever said such words to him before.
However, when he saw this fellow called Wu Feng, this sentence mysteriously flashed through his mind.
His face was like jade, elegant and cool.
These were the words that Fang Zhengzhi could think of to describe him. If he were to add a deeper description behind these two phrases, it would be …
Pretty boy!
Dressed in a light green robe, holding a jade green flute in his hand. Coupled with his warm and friendly expression. A smile that was as refreshing as the spring breeze.
Compared to Yan Xiu's coldness, it formed a strong contrast.
This was Wu Feng.
"Number four on the Rising Dragon Roll, Jade Flute Wu Feng." Yan Xiu softly opened his mouth and explained to Fang Zhengzhi.
"Jade Flute Wu Feng? What's so special about him? "Fang Zhengzhi was curious. After all, this was the first time he saw someone use a flute as a weapon in this world.
"He is the disciple of one of the four sages, 'Clear Water Sage'. His musical abilities are rumored to be the best amongst the younger generation." Yan Xiu explained.
"Musical abilities? Can it be used for fighting? "
"Yes."
"How do you fight?"
"Blow."
"Oh, I see!" Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head, not really understanding. Blow? How to blow? It was the blow of the blow. Or the blow of the blow, or the blow of the blow.
Just as he was thinking about this, Wu Feng walked over. Furthermore, from his expression, he seemed to be walking towards him and Yan Xiu.
Very quickly, Wu Feng stood in front of Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu.
"Greetings Young Master Yan!" Wu Feng bowed respectfully to Yan Xiu.
Fang Zhengzhi twitched his mouth in disdain. He had seen many people greet Yan Xiu, but Yan Xiu did not even bother to respond.
Wu Feng was simply asking for trouble.
Just as he thought about this, he heard Yan Xiu's faint "Good".
"Oh?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Yan Xiu suspiciously.
However, after saying that, Yan Xiu had no intention of saying anything else.
Wu Feng's expression did not change at all. It was almost as if he had expected this to happen. He continued to smile warmly.
"If my guess is correct, this is the famous Fang Zhengzhi, Young Master Fang!" After Wu Feng finished, he bowed towards Fang Zhengzhi.
Fang Zhengzhi did not intend to speak. However, when he looked at the jade flute in Wu Feng's hand, an image flashed past his mind.
This was because the cloud patterns on Wu Feng's jade flute were exactly the same as the cloud patterns on the walls of the palace in The Vast World.
What is going on?
All sorts of images flashed past Fang Zhengzhi's mind. Occasionally, he thought of the palace walls, and occasionally, he thought of the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet.
There was also the exaggerated scene he saw when he left The Vast World. That ancient and desolate aura, and that deafening roar of a beast ….
"Can I take a look at the flute in your hand?" Fang Zhengzhi asked after some thought.
When the surrounding crowd heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, they were stunned. Then, some of the candidates in the crowd looked at Fang Zhengzhi with disdain.
Who would want to see someone else's weapon?!
"Haha... I'm afraid not!" Wu Feng chuckled. He did not seem to be angered by Fang Zhengzhi's unreasonable request.
"Oh, what do I have to do?" Fang Zhengzhi continued to ask.
"Young Master Fang, do you really want to see it?" Wu Feng's expression changed slightly. If Fang Zhengzhi had just casually mentioned it, he would not have minded. However, Fang Zhengzhi was not just casually mentioning it.
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi nodded.
"If Young Master Fang really wants to see it, you can try and snatch it from me." Wu Feng smiled again.
"Is that so?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the jade flute in Wu Feng's hand and smiled.
"Dong!"
At this moment, a gong sounded to announce the good news. The doors of the Imperial Academy opened from the inside.
Very quickly, two rows of Imperial Messengers dressed in black official robes walked out of the Imperial Academy. Each of the Imperial Messengers held a small redwood box in their hands.
Following behind them were Duan Yue Xinjue and the Ninth Prince Lin Yun.
Apart from them, there was also a young imperial censor standing behind Duan Xinjue and the Ninth Prince Lin Yun. He was dressed in a Rank Four court robe and held a small golden box in his hand.
When the onlookers saw this scene, they all held their breaths. None of them said a word as they stared intently at the Monster Trainers who were coming out.
"Su Qing. You will be the host of today's results announcement! " As Duan Yue Xinjue walked out of the Imperial Academy, he casually said to the youth beside him.
"Yes!" Su Qing nodded respectfully.
Then, he quickly took two steps forward and arrived in the middle of the imperial messengers.
Su Qing coughed lightly and bowed to the crowd four times. Each bow was from a different angle, north, south, east, and west.
"The Imperial Examinations this time went through the theory and combat examinations. There were many twists and turns along the way. I believe many of you know what happened … "
After Su Qing bowed, he began to recount the events of the Imperial Examinations. From the theory examination to the combat examination …
When he spoke of the World of the Sage. Su Qing also expressed his condolences to the deceased and begged the crowd to silently pray for them.
This caused the entire crowd to sigh.
When all of this was done, Su Qing signaled for the imperial messengers to begin reading.
All of the imperial messengers opened the red boxes in their hands. Each red box represented a name on the roll. Other than the name, there was also a brief introduction of the person.
The Imperial Examinations.
It was an important part of the Law of Dao examinations. Naturally, the importance of the roll was very different. After all, passing the Imperial Examinations meant that one had the chance to enter the courts.
"I made it, I made it!"
"Congratulations!"
"Young Master Li, when you enter the courts, don't forget about us!"
"Don't worry, I won't forget."
Very quickly, voices rang out from the crowd. There were also many congratulatory voices.
There were not many people who made it to the Imperial Examinations. The Second-Class Roll was quickly announced.
Next, it was the First-Class Roll.
When it came to the First-Class Roll, the voices of the crowd became even more enthusiastic. Those who made it to the First-Class Roll were even more excited.
As Fang Zhengzhi listened to the names, he recognized a few familiar faces.
For example, the middle-aged man who had been defeated by Ping Yang in the World of the Sage. That middle-aged man's cousin had both made it to the First-Class Roll.
"Official Fang, thank you. Without you, we would not be where we are today." Before long, the two middle-aged men walked to Fang Zhengzhi's side to express their gratitude.
"You're too kind, I still have to thank you." Fang Zhengzhi had a good impression of these two men, so he exchanged some pleasantries with them.
Before long, the First-Class Roll was officially announced.
However, Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu's names were not on it.
This caused the surrounding crowd to become suspicious.
Xing Qingsui had made it to the second round of the preliminary court examinations. After losing to Yan Xiu, he should have made it to the First-Class Roll with his results in the theory examination.
On the other hand, Nangong Mu was third in the theory examination. Even though he had lost to Fang Zhengzhi earlier than Xing Qingsui, it was impossible for him not to make the First-Class Roll.
Could it be...
A thought flashed across everyone's mind.
"Could Fang Zhengzhi have missed the roll?"
"I don't think so? With Fang Zhengzhi's results in the theory examination and the fact that he made it to the last round of the combat examinations, he should at least be in the top two! "
"Did Yan Xiu miss the roll?"
"That's even more unlikely!"
The sounds of discussion soon rang out. Everyone was somewhat puzzled.
If Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu did not make it to the First-Class Roll, then they should have made it to the top three.
However, if Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu were included, how could there be four of them in the top three?
Were they tied?!
Just as everyone was thinking about this, Su Qing walked to the front and nodded at Duan Xinjue and the Ninth Prince.
"Imperial Examinations, Combat Examinations, Top Three!" Su Qing announced loudly after receiving the signal from Duan Xinjue and the Ninth Prince Lin Yun.
The crowd quietened down.
Everyone was waiting for the final result.
At this moment, Su Qing slowly opened the small golden box in his hand and took out a piece of golden silk cloth.
He opened it gently.
Su Qing finally opened his mouth.
"Xing Qingsui from the Stabilisation Constabulary is in third place!" After Su Qing finished speaking, he scanned the crowd below him quietly.
When the crowd heard this, they exploded in an uproar.
Xing Qingsui was third place in the combat examinations. This was not surprising. However, if Xing Qingsui was the only one in third place, then it meant that there was no tie for third place in the combat examinations!
The four names were not tied, but they were not tied.
What was going on?
No one could figure out the reason behind this.
According to the rules of the Imperial Examinations, if there was a tie between first and second place, then there would be no third place.
Could it be that Nangong Mu was in second place? Or could it be that either Yan Xiu or Fang Zhengzhi missed the roll?
None of these outcomes seemed very likely.
Questions began to arise in the crowd.
Xing Qingsui, who was dressed in black, also walked in front of Su Qing at this moment. His eyes were also filled with suspicion, and he looked at Su Qing with a questioning expression.
"Congratulations Young Master Xing for reaching third place!" Su Qing congratulated Xing Qingsui.
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