Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 158 is meaningful
"Why can't you laugh? Are you going to cry? It's just your nature. You've seen it a lot. Brother Cuibai, please be patient. It will be a shame if your students see you getting startled. It will make you lose your composure," said Mr. Wangshan indifferently.

The kind old man was named Pei Zhenlong, with the courtesy name Wangshan. He was the principal of Liuyu Academy and was the top scholar in the imperial examination in Jingguo decades ago as mentioned by Gao Jingming.

Those who are familiar with him know that he is humble, open-minded, easy to get along with, and can often get along well with young people. He does not have the airs of a principal at all, nor the majesty of a former first-rank official. Occasionally, when discussing a certain issue with students, he would even roll up his sleeves and glare at them. Privately, many people jokingly call this principal an old child.

Another old man with a serious face was called Wang Xichen, with the courtesy name Cuibai. He was the chief academic officer of Liuyu Academy. This was a real official position, the fourth rank, and he was attached to the Ministry of Rites. He could directly hear from the emperor. Although his power was not great, his status was almost equivalent to that of a provincial governor.

Hearing this, Wang Xichen glared and said, "You old thing, you are just a Xiantian. Oh, you have been in the Xiantian realm for many years, so it's really no big deal. But don't you understand what the arrival of a stranger Xiantian means?"

"You look like that and it makes me laugh. What does it mean? Can you really turn the tables?" Pei Zhenlong said happily.

Wang Xichen was so angry that he frowned and said, "This matter is very serious. If there is any bad intention, neither you nor I can bear the consequences. We must investigate and find out who is responsible and what their purpose is. Only by understanding clearly can we feel at ease."

"Be steady, be steady," Pei Zhenlong waved his hand and said with a smile, "We must investigate, but we shouldn't make it public, lest it backfire."

After a moment's hesitation, he added, "Masters of the innate nature are extraordinary, so we must proceed with caution."

"Isn't this nonsense?" Wang Xichen said speechlessly.

He also realized that his reaction was a bit extreme, but the arrival of a strange innate master should not be underestimated. If he has bad intentions and is not stopped in time, it will be a big disaster, especially in a place like the academy. It is not an exaggeration to shock the court and the public. After all, there are many people with special identities here.

After calming down, he hesitated and said, "In Brother Wangshan's opinion, is this person just passing by, or was he brought here by a student of special status? Or is he actually one of the students?"

"I don't know about that. It's your business. You can handle it yourself," Pei Zhenlong said gloatingly.

Wang Xichen immediately glared at the other person, but seeing his "what can you do to me" attitude, he immediately lost his temper and shook his head, saying, "Let someone keep an eye on them first. If they're just passing by, they can just leave. But if they're brought here by a student with a special status, they'll have to be told in secret. If they're a student themselves..."

"That's great," Pei Zhenlong clapped his hands immediately.

Wang Xichen also smiled and nodded, "Indeed, if it is a certain student, it is indeed a good thing. Anyway, keep an eye on him and find him out. Those outside the academy should focus on investigating secretly, and those inside the academy should focus on those who are over 20 years old and have good martial arts talent, especially those who already have good cultivation. Maybe they broke through during the holidays. Also pay a little attention to those over 15 years old. Don't consider others."

If it weren't for the seriousness of the matter, Wang Xichen wouldn't even consider those under the age of 20. After all, no matter how talented the scholars in the academy were in martial arts, all their energy was focused on studying. How could they have so much time to devote to martial arts?

"Of course it's a good thing. If that stranger is actually a student of the academy, then next time the three academies exchange, it won't be Renfeng Academy's turn to dominate in martial arts. We can severely suppress their arrogance," Pei Zhenlong clapped his hands again.

"That's true," Wang Xichen also laughed.

Although the three major academies of Jing State are all training talents for the imperial court, they are also in a competitive relationship. There are exchanges in various aspects every year, and one party takes the stage and the other takes the stage, but it is harmless. In the end, the ranking depends on the number of people who pass the imperial examination.

In just a few words, the two set the tone for the matter, and Wang Xichen began a secret investigation.

The reason why they attach so much importance to it is that there are a certain number of innate masters. Generally speaking, "wild" innate masters will not easily come to a place like the academy without reason. Even if they come, they will greet each other in advance and will be received with certain standards to avoid misunderstandings. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, the court will not tolerate it.

This one came quietly, hiding himself, with unclear purpose, so it's impossible not to take it seriously...

Walking towards the reporting location with Gao Jingming and the others, Chen Xuan thought to himself that his intuition was very sharp, worthy of being a congenital master. He had only slightly stimulated his true energy to expand his senses, and he was almost found by the other party 'through the network cable'.

Fortunately, I collected it quickly, and the concealment feature of Ze Yuan Jue did not disappoint me, otherwise I would probably be invited to have "tea" by now.

There were several tables at the reporting area, and there was a long queue in front of each table. Most of them were new students like Gao Jingming, and almost all of them came with their families. Only a few came alone to report.

Chen Xuan took a closer look and found that almost all the students had completed the admission procedures in advance. Now they just needed to confirm the registration and then be given some precautions.

It was very efficient and they got their turn very quickly.

The person in charge of registering them was a young man of about twenty years old. Chen Xuan guessed that he should be a senior student.

When it was Chen Xuan and his friends' turn, the other party smiled formally and said, "You should have completed the admission procedures before. If you want to join the academy by reporting directly, you have to go to another place to register. You need to take a series of tests and confirm your identity before you have a chance. If you have completed it in advance, just show your student records and I will help you register quickly."

"Senior, my family has already arranged this in advance. This is the student's academic record," Gao Jingming said as he took the academic record handed over by Chen Xuan.

The registrar took the student record and flipped through it, preparing to register. He was speechless and said, "You're quite young, having already achieved the title of Tongsheng at the age of fourteen. Not bad... Hmm? Is he Gao Jingming from the Gao family in Yang County, Jingting Commandery, Yunzhou?"

When he said this, he looked at Gao Jingming with a strange look. Gao Jingming was suddenly a little surprised and asked: "Is there something wrong?"

"No, I'll register it for you right away," the other person said with a smile, looking away, and then started writing quickly.

The registration was completed quickly, and Gao Jingming's academic record was archived. During his time at the academy, he would keep it in the academy, and his subsequent performance would be recorded so that he could check his resume in the future.

After registering, he reported Gao Jingming's identity information to someone next to him. Then the other person rummaged through a box and took out a beautifully crafted bronze plate, and then took out a booklet and a folded piece of paper from another box.

The person in charge of registration took it and handed it to Gao Jingming, explaining, "The bronze medal is your check-in certificate. Your family has already arranged accommodation for you. It's a separate small building located in Area C of the academy. You can go there to find the person in charge to get the key and then move in. If you need anything, go to the market to buy it. The booklet contains some of the academy's rules and regulations and precautions. You should read it carefully and memorize it later. Finally, there is a map of the academy. Take it."

"Thank you, is that all?" Gao Jingming took it and said uncertainly. This was not as troublesome as he had imagined the report would be.

The other party nodded and said, "Yes, you may have many questions. They are all in the precautions booklet. You can find out for yourself."

Gao Jingming had no choice but to nod and say, "Okay then."

He was obviously reminding people that there were others behind him and not to waste time.

He was about to leave with his things, but the person in charge of registration hesitated, looked at Gao Jingming meaningfully, and said hesitantly: "Junior, please pay more attention in the future."

"What should I pay attention to?" Gao Jingming turned around and asked in confusion.

The other party smiled and said: "Nothing, next"

Seeing this, Gao Jingming was filled with doubts.

Chen Xuan's heart moved, and he thought of what Mr. Yushan had told him before he left. Coupled with the senior's meaningful look and subtle hint just now, it seemed that Gao Jingming's life in the academy would not be so peaceful in the future.

There was no need to dwell on this matter for the time being. He stepped forward and said, "Master, let's go. Let's take a look at the map first to see where Area C is. Let's settle down first."

"Yeah," Gao Jingming temporarily put aside his doubts.

They walked to the side to check the map, which clearly marked every place in the academy. They went directly to the accommodation in Area C.

After entering the academy, the road was unexpectedly lively, with banners and noisy scenes everywhere.

"The chess club is recruiting new members. Join us and explore the mysteries of chess. You can see the world in the vertical and horizontal directions."

"Come to our poetry club and savor the elegance of poetry. We have many gatherings, and we organize outings from time to time. You can also have the opportunity to appreciate flowers and the moon with various top courtesans."

"A true man should wield his pen to bring peace to the world and his sword to the battlefield, so the Martial Arts Club is your best choice."

"Food is the most important thing for the people. In the future, you will be elected as an official to govern your region. If you don't understand the people's livelihood, you will not be able to succeed. The agricultural society invites you to join."

"The way of music is like the lofty mountains and flowing water..."

Gao Jingming looked at the lively scenes along the way with great interest, thinking that Liuyu Academy was so interesting that there were so many like-minded organizations.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan couldn't help but be stunned. What the hell is the difference between this and the university in his hometown?
Various clubs are taking advantage of the start of school to recruit new members and have a lot of fun.

Among them, clubs like music, chess, calligraphy and painting are the most attractive and tempting, because almost all of them have big plans to discuss life with young ladies. How many young people can resist it?
"Joining a club allows you to make friends with similar interests. A Xuan, which club do you think I should join?" Gao Jingming asked impatiently.

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Master, let's settle down first and think it over carefully. There are plenty of opportunities. These societies won't run away."

"That's right," Gao Jingming was no longer so anxious.

Chen Xuan knew it all clearly. It was all a trick. The so-called clubs were just a way to trick people into joining first, and then everyone pooled some funds and organized themselves to eat, drink, and have fun when they had time. How many of them were truly dedicated to it?
But it's normal for young people...

(End of this chapter)