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In front of the palace stood a large wooden board, typically used for posting announcements. At this moment, the names of eighty individuals were displayed for all to see. Every year, the streets and alleys of Ying City would celebrate the students who achieved top marks, hosting various events in both the East and West Markets.
Next year, the West Market would hold a drinking contest where any student could participate. The rules were simple: one person would drink while another would guess the drink's name. Those who guessed incorrectly would have to face a penalty drink, with all beverages provided free of charge by the vendors at the West Market.
The East Market, on the other hand, planned to organize a treasure hunt game, hiding treasures in various shops. Any treasures found would belong to the finder, and there were no expensive items; everyone was simply looking for some fun.
When Zhang Chenyu and Wu Qing arrived at the city gate, the first batch of people who had seen the list was already rushing towards the East Market to join in the festivities. Bu Luo noticed that many were gathered around, with even more arriving one after another, eager to catch a glimpse of the list.
Wu Qing proudly announced their identities as candidates, and the crowd kindly made way for them, understanding that these students were anxious to see their results.
"I made it! I ranked forty-seventh!" Wu Qing exclaimed joyfully, hugging Wu Ji.
"I made it too! I ranked forty-ninth! Haha!"
They were indeed two of the lowest-ranked candidates. Bu Luo and others who hadn’t taken the exam cast envious glances at them, congratulating them on their achievements.
"Quick, who topped the list?" Zhang Chenyu asked just as a youthful voice piped up from nearby.
"It's him."
The crowd fell silent as Wu Ji spoke up. Wu Qing turned his head back in surprise to find that it was indeed Wu Ji. His mouth dropped open in astonishment. Everyone knew that Wu Ji was a prodigy from Qing Le Fu, but no one expected him to dominate so decisively at such a young age and claim first place in the College Entrance Examination.
"That kid is truly a dragon among men; his future is boundless," someone remarked with admiration.
At last, he wouldn't be scolded by the old man anymore. Wu Qing let out a sigh of relief and turned his gaze back to the leaderboard. The second place was Bu Luo, and at this moment, Gu Nian no longer needed to associate with those ordinary folks. As Wu Qing thought of this, he couldn't help but shake his head, recalling a couplet: "Once entering the Immortal Path, two worlds apart; from now on, we meet as strangers."
The first place in the Martial Examination was merely a pseudonym for Gu Nian. From then on, the world would know there was someone named Gu Nian, yet they would remain unaware that someone was watching over him. No matter what Gu did, his actions would inevitably be linked to that name for a certain period. In the eyes of others, he was simply Gu Nian. "I don't deny it," he thought.
At this moment, Gu had arrived at the entrance of last month's academy's Martial Examination, where the old man was already waiting for him.
After meeting Wang Zhi, he realized he had arrived late.
"Not late at all; it's just that the old man woke up early," Wang Zhi replied as he led Gu deeper into the mountains. They walked at a leisurely pace, but each step covered several dozen meters. The Daoist arts made it simple to shorten distances; some powerful martial techniques could achieve similar effects by using external spiritual energy or breath to propel oneself forward, allowing one to traverse ten or even a hundred meters in an instant.
Wang Zhi had already reviewed his identity token and sent someone to verify Yi Dong; there were no fakes involved.
"Not fake, but there are some things I can't disclose," Gu said cautiously. "It involves my status and life; I hope you understand."
"Rest assured, the academy is not unreasonable," Wang Zhi reassured him. "Ahead lies a path hidden in the mountainside of the Outer Court peak. They call it the Heart's Path; as the name suggests, it is a road for introspection. Walking on that path allows one’s true thoughts to be revealed. If I can conceal my heart from them and from myself while on that road, once I emerge, no one will trouble me. If I cannot come out, then you will enter to rescue me. I will leave as if I had never been here at all and remember nothing."
"Xie Zhi," he reminded himself, "the disciple will remember."
In just a few exchanges, they had already reached the eastern peak of the Outer Court. Gu Zhi remarked that their journey was not as simple as it appeared; it seemed to involve some sort of spatial shifting array. The path they took felt like a shortcut, allowing them to cover thousands of miles in mere moments.
At the mountain's entrance stood a stone used to measure talent; it would sense the external Spiritual Energy from a person and inform those at the summit about their aptitude. He hoped for even a hint of cultivation talent; if so, it would manifest along the mountain path. He would wait at the summit for him and hoped not to disappoint him.
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