All of the scholars present were speechless. Jade Sea City was an important place for the military and the Sacred Academy. News spread very quickly, and they had already heard of what Fang Yun had said.
Even if they didn't talk about the merits, Fang Yun's courage alone was enough to make them feel inferior. No one present could do what Fang Yun had done.
Scholar Pang, who had been following Fang Yun from afar, nodded slightly. He knew that Fang Yun hadn't mentioned the real merit. Although he didn't know what great merit Fang Yun had done, he could guess that it was related to the fate of the human race. Otherwise, Li Wenying wouldn't have gone to the Notre-Dame to meet Half-saint a few days ago, only to have Half-saint personally issue a gag order.
Even if Fang Yun was furious, he didn't mention the merits of the military poem "Capture the King" and the battle poem "Arrow in the Stone". Apart from those who had seen it with their own eyes that day, there were less than four people in the world who knew that the two poems were written by him. It would take at least a month before he would announce it to the world and send people to various temples to learn it.
Fang Yun continued, "If you guys had tried to persuade me, I would have gone to Lord Li shamelessly and begged him to escort me to the Grand Source House for the examination on the first of June. I would return to Jade Sea after climbing the Book Hill. But why didn't you give me a chance to speak? Why are you slandering me? "
No one could refute him. Many people even vaguely understood that they had been too eager to climb the Book Hill and had been used by Tong Li and the others.
"If I really came here for the Book Hill quota, you can scold me all you want and I won't say a word! But I was forced here by the demon race because of my merit in killing demons. As fellow humans, it's fine if you don't help me. I won't say anything even if you look on coldly. But why do you have to hit me when I'm down? You just think that I don't have a deep foundation. I'm not from a rich family, nor am I the son of a high official. I only have the Literary Name but no power, so I'm easy to bully! If it was a magistrate's son, who would dare to stand out and stop me? "
Many people felt ashamed.
Fang Yundao: "You may not believe me, Fang Yun, but ask yourselves, would Lord Li Wenying bend the law for me? If not for Feng Cheng, one of the Four Great Scholars and one of the leaders of the rebel literati, wanting to kill me, why would Lord Li send me to Jade Sea City for protection? "
Everyone was moved. Wind City was full of evil and countless people hated him. Those who were originally disgusted with Fang Yun immediately changed their attitude.
A student cupped his hands towards Fang Yun and said, "Brother Fang is right. Before the conflict between the human race and the demon race, even the aristocratic families who have a grudge against each other can join hands. It's too much for us to care about such trivial matters. We should be condemning the murderers of the Demon Clan, not the victims of the Demon Clan's pursuit. I will try my best to clarify this matter to my classmates and clear your name. I feel guilty, so I won't be participating in this year's County Examinations. Goodbye. "
"Sigh, you're right. If we, the human race, destroy a genius that even the demon race couldn't destroy, how can we face others in the future! Forgive me! "
"I was selfish and accidentally hurt Brother Fang, I hope you can forgive me!"
The majority of the people dispersed, but there were still a few who refused to leave. The student who had scolded Fang Yun from the start was embarrassed and angry, but he did not dare to act out. He waved his sleeves and led the others away.
The secretary sighed softly and said, "Fang Yun, you know that I am one of Lord Li's people. You must bear with it. That Tong Li is used to being lawless in Jade Sea City because of his family. I'm afraid that they are deliberately angering you and finding a chance to force you out of Jade Sea City. "
Fang Yundao: "How could I not know? They believed that whether it was Maocai or Book Mountain, both belonged to them! If the aristocratic families of the capital suddenly came to Jade Sea City's Upper Book Hill, would they dare to stop them? I have the Literary Name Fang for less than three months and am also from a humble family, so they believe that I am defying my superiors! If I lower my head, they will only think that everything is as it should be and will not rest until I am forced out of Jade Sea City. "
The secretary was stunned for a moment and said, "You are right, those virtuous and virtuous people will be happy for the human race's great talent when they see your name. However, those who have a bellyful of thieves and prostitutes, those who believe that you are blocking their path to sainthood, will naturally hate you. Yesterday, I heard a High Scholar ridicule those people, saying that even without you, Fang Yun, those who resent you will not be able to touch the edge of sainthood. "
Fang Yun took a deep breath and said with a resolute gaze, "I hope that they will stop before going too far. If they go too far, then don't blame me! I even dare to kill demons, why would I be afraid of a few mad dogs! "
The secretary jumped up in fright, thinking to himself, "What a strong killing intent. Only High Scholars who had fought with Demon Generals before would have such an aura. Could it be that Fang Yun had fought with Demon Generals before?"
Fang Yun faintly felt a heroic spirit in his heart that he had never felt before. This made him involuntarily recall the scene of Li Wenying killing the Grand Yuan Prefecture's Lord and slaughtering tens of thousands of demons on the Yangtze River.
The Literary Palace glowed faintly.
The secretary said, "That's right, most Saints walk the path of slaughter, killing demons, killing enemies, killing enemies. Let's go. "
Fang Yun followed the secretary to settle his student registration and went to register for the capital examination on the first day of the sixth month. However, there were too many people registering for the capital examination and he only finished at noon.
Fang Yun's hometown, Jiyuan County, had a population of ninety thousand and accepted fifty scholars every year. Jade Sea City had a total population of three million and almost two thousand scholars every year.
Every year, tens of thousands of scholars would come to Jade Sea City to take the examination, but only fifty or so would be accepted every year. Even though the number of scholars had increased to a hundred this year, only three or four out of a hundred would be chosen, making the competition extremely intense.
Fang Yun glanced at the people lining up behind him with rations and left the Literary Palace.
At this moment, Fang Yun's identity was extraordinary. Many wealthy merchants, influential families, and officials of Jade Sea City had sent him invitations, as well as a large number of visiting invitations. However, Fang Yun had rejected all of them, focusing on his studies at home.
Just like before, he only slept for two hours a day.
After experiencing the Sacred Thunder Roar, the Five Movements of Literature, and the Qi Descent three times, Fang Yun's Literary Palace and body were stronger than ordinary scholars. He was even stronger than ordinary High Scholars because ordinary High Scholars would only be able to experience the Qi Descent three times.
Coupled with the nourishment of the Dragon Palace Blood Ginseng, he was still full of energy even if he only slept for two hours a day.
Fang Yun did not go to the Literary Palace to study, but every day he would compose a scripture for his neighbor, High Scholar Pang, to evaluate.
On the fifth day of the fifth month, Fang Yun held Li Wenying's invitation card and brought Yang Yuhuan and Nunu to the Jade Belt River to watch the Dragon Boat Race. Other than High Scholar Pang's family, there was also another neighbor, Deputy General Lai's family.
Everyone chatted and laughed as they walked, reaching the Jade Belt River at eight in the morning.
Fang Yun looked around and saw the clear Jade Belt River passing through the city, separating the main city from the North Deputy City. This Jade Belt River's name was not impressive, but it was very wide. The widest part of the river was at least two hundred zhang wide, and there was even a small sandbar at the widest part.
On both sides of the river were rows of lush green willow trees, their branches drooping down, making for a pleasing sight.
At this moment, the streets were bustling with activity. Scholars, children, beautiful young ladies, young married women, and all sorts of people came and went with smiles on their faces, enjoying the festive atmosphere.
The sound of people hawking dumplings, fragrant buns, mugwort, and calamus could be heard. There were also acrobats and performers, it was extremely lively.
Nuu was very excited. She looked around curiously.
Fang Yun looked at the sandbar in the middle of the river, there were already many people on it, as well as some Dragon Boats.
Deputy General Lai introduced, "That sandbar is the starting point of the Dragon Boat Race every year, and the finishing point is the famous Peaceful Ocean Restaurant. The owner of the restaurant is related to Chen Sheng. Back then, before Chen Sheng became a Saint, he inscribed his name in the restaurant. Peaceful Ocean Restaurant was named by Chen Sheng, so it grew bigger and bigger. There are two restaurants in the north and south of the Jade Belt River, and they are faintly the number one restaurant in Jade Sea City. Outside the Tranquil Ocean Restaurant, there was a dragon head bridge with a brocade hanging from its mouth. Whoever reached there first and raised the brocade flag would be the winner. Go to the riverside and look there, you will see it. "
Fang Yun nodded and took out the invitation card Li Wenying gave him, "Where is this place? I'll have to trouble Deputy General Lai to bring me there."
Deputy General Lai took a look and smiled, "As expected of a Saint Elementary Scholar. Peaceful Ocean Restaurant is the finishing point, and the Jade River Restaurant with the invitation card is facing the sandbar. It is the starting point of the Dragon Boat Race every year, and there are not many people who can get an invitation. Let's go, I'll bask in your glory and take a look. "
The three families headed for the Jade River Restaurant together. Fang Yun was afraid that Yang Yuhuan would be separated, so he held her hand.
Although this action was not out of line in this era, it was not polite either. Yang Yuhuan shyly struggled a few times, but in the end, she allowed Fang Yun to hold her hand and lead her forward.
Under Deputy General Lai's lead, they came to the entrance of the Jade River Restaurant, and found that it was different from the other restaurants. There were many burly men standing at the entrance.
Fang Yun and the rest could see that these burly men were all scholars, and they were obviously from the military. They were all trained in close combat and had the ability to fight demon soldiers alone.
Deputy General Lai whispered, "This year's Dragon Boat Race is a little strange. In the past, it would not be so strict. There should be a big shot here, but I don't know if he is from Jingguo or Gyeongo."
Fang Yun walked to the entrance and handed the invitation card to a guard. When the guard saw that Fang Yun had brought so many people, he said, "You can go in, but please don't go upstairs."
Deputy General Lai immediately smiled and said, "I work in the military, so I know the rules."
The guard nodded and let them in.
After taking a few steps away from that person, Deputy General Lai whispered to Fang Yundao, "It's the capital's accent."
Fang Yun understood that Deputy General Lai was saying that there might be a big shot from the capital here.
The Jade River Restaurant was very spacious, and there were many people chatting and listening to music on the first floor. The door at the back of the first floor was open, and outside the door was a garden. Behind the garden was the Jade River. Fang Yun saw the green willow branches, and through the willow branches, he could see the sandbar in the middle of the Jade River. It was the sandbar that Deputy General Lai mentioned.
Deputy General Lai said, "Go to the second floor, you can see it clearly from there. We can watch from downstairs."
Fang Yun looked at Scholar Pang, and Scholar Pang nodded casually. Fang Yun was relieved, and he held Yang Yuhuan's hand and walked to the second floor.
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