The year Li Ku entered the capital, he was tested to be a fifth level minor celestial. Even though he could already be considered outstanding among the students, compared to him, Ji Polu and Bai Xing's third level true names and Ji Yuyu's second level true names were far above him. Among them, East Palace Lord Ji Yuyu's radiance was dazzling, comparable to the great Confucian orthodoxy's rising stars. If there was a Heavenly Star Ranking at the time, Ji Yuyu's name would definitely be in the top ten, while Li Ku was nothing more than a military barbarian, at the very least, this was the case in Ji Yuyu's eyes. However, who would have thought that in just a single year, Li Ku would beat up most of the academy's proud sons and daughters, including himself, Ji Yuyu. As a result, Li Ku was made an exception and transferred to the Sky Class that only had ten people.
"It is precisely the so-called the metaphysical is the dao, the metaphysical is the tool. When these words are used in cultivation, the meaning is that those who can comprehend and grasp the fundamental of a method will be able to see through small clues, understand the great dao. Those who cannot comprehend and grasp the fundamental of a method, even if they successfully cultivate it, will only have a form, like a tool without a soul. If they continue to be extended … "
At that time, Ban Zhao hadn't entered the imperial court yet, but he was a well-known old scholar in the academy. As one of the teachers of the Sky Class where geniuses gathered, he could often speak about profound scripture meanings, which was why the students all liked to listen to him speak. Only Li Ku, if he wasn't sleeping, then he would always be mischievous. Today, he fell asleep in class again, his snores shaking the skies, interrupting Ban Zhao's lecture.
Bai Xing who sat next to Li Ku felt a bit embarrassed, hurriedly tugging at Li Ku's clothes, trying to wake him up.
"There is no need to wake him up." Ban Zhao stopped him with a smile. "Last night, this brat ran over to my place to steal wine, drinking until the sky brightened. He didn't miss work today, being able to come to class is already not easy, just let him sleep."
Was the wine really that good? Bai Xing thought in confusion.
The others, including Ji Polu, couldn't help but feel a bit jealous of Li Ku's treatment. This was Master Zhao's class, the seventy thousand or so students in the academy being able to have Master Zhao's class, this was already a blessing accumulated from a previous life. Even in their Sky class, they only had one class every three days, and there were no more than that. Yet, such a Teacher Zhao was actually so biased towards a student. How could they not have other thoughts?
Ji Yuyu was even younger than Li Ku by two years, back then, he was still a young man with limitless determination. He immediately cried out in discontent, "Master Zhao is biased! Last time, I was absent because of my injuries, yet your respected self sent a student to teach me a good lesson! Li Ku, this brat, slept in the hall and looked down on the dignity of his teacher. He simply doesn't care about the 'respect for parents and discipline'. If this kind of student isn't properly taught a lesson, where is the dignity of the headmaster? Where is the dignity of the academy? Where is the face of the academy?! "
Ban Zhao said with a smile, "Your Highness is too serious. This old man sent an assistant to deliver the notes, how could there be any words about teaching a lesson. As for Li Ku, if everyone can be like him and complete this old man's subjects, even if you are absent for an entire year, what harm is there? Alright, that's enough for the gossip. Let's continue. Oh, right, where was I? "
"The metaphysical is the dao, the metaphysical is the tool." Bai Xing reminded quietly.
"Right, the meaning of this sentence has already been explained. Then, if we continue to extend it, this sentence also has the meaning of advice. What kind of advice? A man who stands between heaven and earth, the metaphysical is not a tool. This is to advise everyone not to be satisfied with a single skill, but to be well-versed in the past and present, to learn from the strong points of others. That way, no matter what position you are in, you will be competent. This is especially the case for cultivators. I hope everyone will always remember that cultivators are not tools … "
Four hours of class time gradually slipped away. Ban Zhao spoke for four hours, while Li Ku slept for four hours, not waking up even after class ended.
Teacher Zhao already left. The students in the class also got up one after another, preparing to say their goodbyes. Ji Yuyu arrived next to Bai Xing's desk, saying in a refined and courteous manner, "Tonight, the palace has codfish from the eastern sea. If you miss it today, you won't be able to eat it. This one wishes to ask Miss Bai Xing to give me some face and enter the palace for a meal. How about it?"
"I've never heard of codfish being shipped over. The crown prince really has good food." Ji Polu also walked over, saying to Bai Xing with a smile, "However, Miss Bai Xing, the palace's security is strict, a single misstep could lead to a mistake. For a carefree and easy-going girl like you, it's better if you follow me back to the Reverent King Manor for some simple tea." He obtained the title of king because of his third level true name, but the manor he was bestowed with was extremely crude, so he was ridiculed as a broken-down king.
Half of the other students came from influential backgrounds, and they were all deeply attracted to Bai Xing. After all, there wasn't a second girl as beautiful, kind, and talented as her in the academy. Only, how could they dare to compete with these two? They could only watch from the side.
Bai Xing was a bit distressed. The reason she came to the human realm was to find a way for the two realms to coexist peacefully. For this, she needed to deeply study the customs and habits of the human race. One could imagine that she would need to stay in the human realm for quite some time, so she wasn't willing to offend either side.
"Your Highness, Reverent King, thank you for your kind intentions, but I prefer to eat with everyone else in the dining hall." In the end, Bai Xing chose to be true to her heart.
Ji Yuyu retracted his cold gaze from Ji Polu and continued to invite her, "Miss Bai Xing, didn't you say that you wanted to visit the manor in the northern part of the city? It just so happens that there are quite a few manors there under my name. If you're willing to have a meal with me, I'll take care of the tour. "
Not to be outdone, Ji Polu immediately continued, "The manor in the northern part of the city only grows grapes, bayberries, and other similar fruits. Miss Bai Xing, I have a manor in the southern part of the city that's filled with exotic flowers. I guarantee that it'll be an eye-opener for you."
"Reverent King, are you determined to make life difficult for me?" Ji Yuyu said coldly.
"Your Highness, you must be joking. A fair and graceful lady is a gentleman's desire. It's just a fair competition." Ji Polu laughed.
When she saw the two of them oppose each other with equal harshness, the smell of gunpowder thickening, Bai Xing felt incredibly vexed. Suddenly, she felt her small hand being grabbed and dragged outside. She first shivered inwardly. The other party's grab was fast and accurate, she actually couldn't react in time. Then, she felt embarrassed. It turned out that Li Ku woke up. When he heard the two of them arguing, he didn't say anything else and dragged her away.
When the two of them saw that someone suddenly appeared, they angrily chased over to stop them. Ji Yuyu saw Li Ku openly grab Bai Xing's hand. Even though the latter's face was bashful, she didn't resist. He immediately felt like a new grudge had been added to the old hatred, angrily shouting, "Li Ku, you, you scoundrel! Hurry and let her go!"
Li Ku's lips revealed a hint of mockery. "What, was the beating you received yesterday not enough? Do you want another one?"
Ji Yuyu subconsciously rubbed his right eye socket. Even though it was already quite shallow, there was still a faint bruise. "You, you dare disrespect me?"
Li Ku said, "Everyone in the academy is equal, this is something His Majesty the Emperor personally said. Let me tell you two, if you don't want to take a beating, then get lost. In the future, don't provoke her, she is this old one's woman! "After saying this, he grabbed Bai Xing's hand and left.
Ji Polu laughed coldly inwardly. He chased after them and shouted, "Are the two of you heading to the dining hall? I just happen to be hungry as well, let's grab a bite together."
"Get lost!" Li Ku said without even turning his head around.
"Alright, then this king won't disturb the two of you any further." Ji Polu shrugged his shoulders, and then turned around to return to the king manor.
When Li Ku brought Bai Xing to a place where there was no one around, he let her go. He didn't say anything either, his head lowered as he continued forward. Bai Xing's face was still a bit hot. The two of them already knew each other for a year, yet this was the first time they had skin to skin. Her heart was pounding like a little deer, not willing to calm down. She naturally didn't know what to say either.
After a long time had passed, Li Ku suddenly grumbled, "If you don't like playing with them, then just directly leave. You made these two idiots quarrel endlessly by my side!"
Turns out it was because of the noise.
Bai Xing's mood darkened. "Then I'll directly leave in the future, I won't disturb your sleep anymore."
Li Ku said, "There's no need in the future."
Bai Xing said, "Ah?"
Li Ku stopped his footsteps. He turned around to look at Bai Xing, saying in a bad mood, "Are you really stupid, or are you just pretending? I already said that I'm going to protect you, so if those two still bother you, how can I not take action? "
Bai Xing's mood immediately brightened up again. "Then, then I'll leave it to you. Right, did you really go steal Master Zhao's wine last night? "
"Yeah, but I was caught by him." Li Ku said.
Bai Xing asked curiously, "Is the wine really that good?"
Li Ku's mouth twitched. "Good my ass! That old man who raised me recently became addicted to gambling, it's already been three months since I received any money, so I went to steal Old Zhao … cough cough, sir's wine, and then sell it for some money to eat. Let me tell you, this old man is someone who is cold on the inside, every time I was caught by him, I would be forced to drink with him. Once he started drinking, he would become a different person, saying anything. For example, he said that he was a virgin his entire life, that he especially regretted it, that every time it was late at night, he really wanted to go to Celestial World to find a girl to accompany him … "He seemed to have realized something. He turned around to look at Bai Xing, only to see that the little girl's face was already completely red, immediately releasing an embarrassed laugh." Right, he told me that these words can't be told to others, or else it would damage his imposing and radiant image. Pah, what image does he have? He's just a lewd old man! "
Bai Xing's face was red. "I'll lend, lend you some money, don't go and steal it."
"What a joke, how can a man spend a woman's money?!" Li Ku turned around to leave, but stopped after two steps. He turned around and looked at Bai Xing with a pair of shifty eyes. "Does this count as profit?"
Bai Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I won't, you can return it to me when you can earn money in the future."
In the following three years, Li Ku basically ate Bai Xing's food and drank Bai Xing's, becoming known as the number one pretty boy in Dayu Academy. However, in these three years, not only the academy, but the entire capital in the sky was thrown into chaos by Li Ku, becoming known as the darkest Li Ku in history.
Li Ku recalled the bits and pieces of the past, the bitter wine seemed to have also become sweet. He laid down drowsily, vaguely hearing the tavern's waiter say something loudly.
"Look at the Book of Heavenly Secrets, Lihen Heaven who fought with Dragon Emperor for the world has reappeared, and even issued a crusade against Dragon Emperor, denouncing the various crimes of today, calling all the feudal lords to send troops to Dragon Emperor's Territory …"
"It has finally begun." Li Ku thought before falling asleep.
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