The Outer Yard had one class in the morning and one in the afternoon. But because today was the day of registration, the afternoon classes were suspended.
Yan Li ate at the Resentful Yuan House and returned to his room to sober up.
Around noon, he put on his jade token and prepared to go to the Registrar's Desk.
When he arrived at the Great Hall, the students who usually did not show themselves had all appeared. They were in groups of three or five, whispering to each other. There were even many familiar faces in the Jia compound.
While the Academy had a fixed ranking, even the top ten might not be able to enter the Inner Yard. The thirty or so people in the Jia compound were all elite seeds, and Yan Li was undoubtedly a thorn in their side.
He immediately became the focus of attention when he appeared in the Great Hall.
Hostility and killing intent could not be concealed.
Among these people, there were many who were stepping stones for others.
Yan Li laughed coldly to himself, pretending not to see. Suddenly, he saw a table in the corner, with only one person sitting there. It was Lian Hai Changjin, who was raising his cup at him as if inviting him.
The surrounding people were all secretly observing. As the number one expert of the Academy, Lian Hai Changjin's every move was being watched.
Yan Li's gaze shifted slightly, pretending not to see, and walked past him.
Lian Hai Changjin was startled, then smiled and followed him out, saying, "Brother Yan, since we have the same destination, why not travel together for a while? It's a form of camaraderie."
Yan Li rolled his eyes and said, "Tomorrow is the internal exam of life and death. You'd better stay away from me, lest you break my taboo and cause me to kill you by accident. That would be another big trouble."
Lian Hai Changjin waved his white fan, smiling, "You speak too seriously. Brother Yan and I have no grudges, why must we fight to the death? There is no limit to the number of Inner Yard students. "
Yan Li sneered, not paying any attention to him.
"I know why Brother Yan is troubled," Lian Hai Changjin said again.
"Oh?" Yan Li said.
"Money," Lian Hai Changjin said.
Yan Li was indeed troubled. He had used all his silver to bet, and had nothing on him. He could not even rent a carriage.
After thinking for a while, he said, "How much will it cost to solve my troubles?"
Seeing that she had successfully piqued his interest, Lianhai Changjin smilingly said, "The Great Virtue Casino's boss is called Blackhead Shark. He used to be the Deputy Gang Leader of the Peace Gang and one of the leaders of all the hoodlums in Yongling. In the fifth year of the Emperor's Awakening, the Holy Emperor made a bold and decisive move, forcefully dissolving the underground gangs such as the Peace Gang, the Zhangle Gang, and the Dragon Gang. Most of their members were exiled to Yuan Province, and only a few of their leaders were spared. "
Blackhead shark?
Yan Li's eyes turned cold. It would be easier if he knew the name. It wasn't a lot of money, but as a bandit, he had always been the one robbing others. When had he ever been robbed by others?
At this moment, they arrived at a carriage shop. He extended his hand and said, "Don't talk so much. Let's borrow some money to rent a carriage first. It's such a long journey. It'll be late by the time we get there."
Lian Haizhang was prepared and immediately handed him a banknote.
Yan Li took it and saw that it was in denomination of fifty taels. He said with dissatisfaction, "Even the banknote was issued by your family. You're too stingy to take only fifty taels!"
Lianhai Changjin smiled and said, "Brother Yan, you're not even afraid of the Holy Emperor. You can say that you're unyielding. I'm afraid that taking too much will bring shame to Brother Yan's integrity."
Yan Li sneered and said, "Integrity is precious, but life is even more valuable. You think too highly of me. If kneeling or compromising could solve the problem, then this bit of dignity is nothing. "
Lianhai Changjin was slightly taken aback. He couldn't help but reveal a thoughtful expression.
He was still in a daze even when Yan Li came out of the carriage.
Seeing this, Yan Li didn't even bid farewell and just boarded the carriage and left.
"Brother Yan, wait for me!" The sound of the carriage starting up startled him. Lianhai Changjin ran two steps, but seeing that the carriage had no intention of stopping, he sighed and helplessly went to rent another carriage.
The High Official Station was located at the Shunyi Gate to the west of the Sacred World Palace. It was more than twenty miles away from the Resentful Pellet Tower.
An hour later, the carriage arrived at the end of Vermillion Bird Street and stopped in front of an arched bridge. The coachman respectfully said, "Young Master, the Imperial City is just ahead. I can't go in. What do you think? "
Yan Li alighted from the carriage and paid the fare. He said, "You can go back first."
Stepping onto the arched bridge, he frowned slightly. On both sides of the bridge was a gurgling river. The color of the river was deep, indicating that the water level was not shallow. He didn't like places with deep water. He subconsciously approached the center and quickened his pace.
"Brother Yan!"
Lianhai Changjin caught up and grumbled, "Why didn't you tell me?"
Yan Li ignored him.
Lianhai Changjin walked beside him as if they were familiar with each other. He smiled and said, "I was careless just now. It turns out that Brother Yan's core principle is to learn the Dao in the morning and die in peace in the evening. If it's for the greater good, dignity is indeed nothing."
Yan Li mercilessly shattered his delusions and said indifferently, "I'm not that noble. If there comes a day when only one of us can survive, I will kill you without hesitation. If there comes a day when I can accomplish my goal by destroying the entire Divine Continent, I will do it without hesitation. "
Lianhai Changjin laughed loudly and said, "A true villain is better than a hypocrite. Brother Yan is truly a person of true character. Just based on Brother Yan's courage to accept his actions, I will definitely make friends with you. "
Yan Li's footsteps didn't stop as he said indifferently, "I have no friends. Not now, not in the future. "
Lianhai Changjin smiled and said, "If that's the case, then it shouldn't be a problem to make a deal, right? I just happened to know the whereabouts of the boss of the Great Virtue Gambling House, Blackhead Shark. As long as Brother Yan does me a favor, I will tell you where he is. "
Yan Li was a little interested and asked, "What favor?"
"That's a long story." Lianhai Changjin organized his words before mysteriously saying, "Have you heard? The Rainbow Cloud House's number one courtesan, Yu Youwei, opens her doors tomorrow night."
"What's so strange about that? Every place has a number one courtesan in the world. "Yan Li couldn't help but think of Li Xiang Jun, the corners of his mouth curling up.
"You don't know about that." Lianhai Changjin chuckled, "How often do you think she receives customers?"
Yan Li was too lazy to guess. Instead, he quickened his pace.
Lianhai Changjin was helpless and tactfully gave the answer, "Yu Youwei only receives customers once a year."
"A year?" Yan Li was a little surprised.
Lianhai Changjin said proudly, "Probably because she's not only as beautiful as a fairy, but also has a unique skill, the 'Rainbow Feather Robe'."
Having learned his lesson, he didn't dare to show off anymore. He said, "That's the most beautiful dance in the world. It's said that those who are lucky enough to see it will feel as if they're in the land of immortals, bathing in the divine aura of immortals and escaping into the Pure Land of Bliss."
"Is that so?"
Seeing his lack of interest, Lianhai Changjin said indignantly, "If Brother Yan has seen her, you'll never forget her."
"You should know that women are divided into three grades. The top grade is like tea, its fragrance is subtle and rich. Drinking it will make one's heart and soul drunk. The charm is extraordinary, refined, graceful, and pleasing to the eye. The middle grade is like soup. For example, tomato egg soup. Green onions represent craftiness, while egg blossoms represent wisdom. Whether she's beautiful or ugly depends on the person who seasoned her. The seasoning needs to be careful. The best taste is also the beauty of the top grade. The lower grade is like swill, not worth mentioning. "
"This Yu Youwei is the best of the best," Lianhai Changjin said regretfully, "Unfortunately, I've only seen her once."
Yan Li was interested in this. He said, "Oh? With your ability, you can't even handle a mere courtesan? "
Lianhai Changjin said seriously, "Lady Youwei's existence is like a clear spring in this turbid world. How can I use improper means to sully her?"
Yan Li said nonchalantly, "How do you want me to help you?"
Lianhai Changjin smiled, "Lady Youwei has a rule when receiving guests. One must pass through the three trials she has set. Only the first person to pass through will be given the opportunity to receive guests. These three trials have their own names. They are: High Melody and Lonely, Antelope Hanging Horn, and Yang Pass Three Folds. "
"What a profound and unfathomable trial," Yan Li said mockingly.
Lianhai Changjin smiled carelessly, "If Brother Yan is willing to help with the three trials, that would be for the best. But the key is whether Lady Youwei is willing to display the 'Rainbow Feather Raiment' after passing through the trials. At that time, it will be up to Brother Yan. "
"Up to me?"
Lianhai Changjin said seriously, "Lady Tang doesn't even spare me a glance, but favors Brother Yan so much. Presumably, Brother Yan has some special qualities that attract beauties. Who knows, if I bring you along, I might be able to see the 'Rainbow Feather Raiment'."
Yan Li suddenly stopped and said sympathetically, "At first, I thought you were a profound and unfathomable person. Only now do I realize that you only have a profound and unfathomable appearance. Deep down, you are actually an idiot."
At this time, the two had already crossed the arched bridge. A magnificent three-layered gate appeared before their eyes. The Minister's Desk was right in front of them. The vermilion gate was wide open. A row of armed guards stood solemnly, their eyes staring straight ahead like motionless puppets.
These armed guards belonged to the Guards. Although they weren't cultivators, they were all first-rate experts in the Jianghu. Individually, they might not be a match for first-rate experts. But in a true battle of more than ten people, even cultivators who didn't have enough cultivation could only be tortured to death.
"Examinees, please present your identity medallion and wait!" A green-robed civil official shouted.
The examinees gathered in front of the gate, under the guidance of the guards, formed two long lines of several hundred people.
Yan Li and Yan Li were lined up in the middle of the first line.
"Brother Lianhai is still the same, preferring to make friends with lowly commoners."
At this time, in the next row, a youth of eighteen or nineteen years of age laughed coldly and mocked them. It seemed that he had heard Lianhai Changjin's shout on the bridge.
Yan Li suddenly felt an exceptionally cold gaze on him. Following the gaze, he saw that it was the second son of the War God House, Wang Yuanqing.
He was in front of the youth, sizing up Yan Li with a venomous and cold gaze. And that youth, if Yan Li remembered correctly, was called Lu Tiansu. He was ranked sixth in the Academy, just below Wang Yuanqing.
Lianhai Changjin acted as if she hadn't heard him. "Brother Yan, whether you are an idiot or an expert, all you want is happiness. If your words are not shocking, you might as well not say them. If you are unhappy, you might as well die. Therefore, I hope that Brother Yan will agree to this favor. "
Yan Li nodded nonchalantly.
Seeing that he had agreed, Lianhai Changjin smiled. "High class women have their advantages, and middle class women also have their advantages. High class women are good, but they are unattainable. For a commoner like me, to be able to have a middle class woman as my companion is already a blessing. "
Yan Li said indifferently, "This world is not elegant to begin with. How many people are not commoners? The more ostentatious they are, the more they are thieves and prostitutes in their bones. As the saying goes, 'laugh at the poor, not at the prostitutes'. The distinction between elegance and vulgarity depends on one's power. Speaking of which, a refined person is naturally elegant, a commoner is naturally vulgar. A noble person is naturally honorable, and a prostitute is naturally lowly. "
"Oh?" Lianhai Changjin was interested. "How elegant, how vulgar, how honorable, and how lowly?"
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