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Chapter 75 Master's Three Questions

Shen Lang glanced at the few people and said, "You all know that our sect has a lot to offer. Besides martial arts, we also cover all other aspects, so the questions will be diverse. And as I said earlier, there will be no martial arts test."

He looked at Wu Xingyun, "You are the eldest senior sister. You have been a disciple for ten years, so the assessment for you will be the most rigorous. You must listen carefully."

Wu Xingyun nodded solemnly, indicating that he would take this assessment seriously.

Shen Lang gave her a satisfied look, then asked, "First question: How many people died in the Battle of Red Cliffs? Answer within 30 digits."

This question surprised both Wu Xingyun and Wuyazi.

They thought to themselves that this didn't seem to have any direct relationship with martial arts!

However, they knew that their master was a genius and had in-depth research on various subjects.

Therefore, even if they don’t understand why such questions are asked, they feel that there must be a deep meaning behind them.

Seeing that Shen Lang had already started the countdown, Wu Xingyun quickly started thinking about the answer.

She tried hard to recall relevant information about the Battle of Red Cliffs and tried to find the exact number of deaths from historical records.

Wuyazi was thinking quietly on the side, wondering why his master asked this question.

"27, 26, 25..." Shen Lang counted down in his mouth.

After counting to ten, Wu Xingyun replied, "Historical records state that Cao Cao suffered 'over half his men' killed or wounded.' Let's assume 10 men. The Sun-Liu coalition only lost 10 or men, so the total is probably around ."

After giving the answer, she looked at Shen Lang's expression carefully.

I was afraid that I had said something wrong.

Fortunately, Shen Lang nodded slowly, "Okay, the answer is correct."

Wuyazi breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that the general answer was correct.

Since I started learning later than my senior sister, my master probably wouldn't ask questions that are too profound.

"Wuyazi, listen carefully to my question. This question is also related to the Battle of Red Cliffs."

"Master, please ask a question." Wuyazi was very alert.

"What are the names of the more than 10 soldiers of Cao Cao who died?" Shen Lang asked with a smile.

As soon as this question was asked, Wuyazi was stunned where he stood.

Although he had also read his master's collection of books, it was not written in the books.

Even Wu Xingyun was confused.

She thought the master would ask a very simple question, but she never expected it to be this kind of question.

Seeing Shen Lang start the countdown again.

Wuyazi was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead. Finally, he said simply, "Please forgive my ignorance. I don't know the answer to this question."

"Alas." Shen Lang shook his head and sighed, "You don't know how to adapt. Even if you make up 100,000 names, how can I check them one by one?"

Wuyazi immediately knelt down and said in fear, "Disciple dare not deceive Master."

"Get up, you still have two questions." Shen Lang said, "Whether to go or stay depends on your luck."

Wu Xingyun intervened, "Master, wasn't the question you asked me just now a little difficult?"

"Is it difficult? This is a test of his adaptability. If he is so naive, he will suffer in the future." Shen Lang said leisurely, "Okay, let's start the second question."

He looked at Wu Xingyun, "This question will be difficult. To prevent your junior fellow apprentice from accusing me of bias, are you prepared?"

Wu Xingyun shuddered, "Disciple will answer with all his might."

Shen Lang looked at the two of them with a smile on his face. He said, "How many characters are there in our sect's supreme martial art, [Free and Unrestrained Wind]?"

Wu Xingyun thought about this question seriously. She felt that her master's question shouldn't be that difficult. Besides, she had only heard of this secret book and hadn't opened it yet.

So after a while, she slowly replied, "Master, there are four words in total."

Shen Lang nodded to show his satisfaction.

Then he turned his head, his gaze fell on Wuyazi, and continued to ask: "How many words are there in the secret manual of "Northern Divine Art"?"

Wuyazi's expression grew serious as he began to recall the contents of the "Northern Divine Art" manual. He thought to himself that his master's question must be more than simple, and must have some hidden meaning.

After some thought, he decided not to answer directly about the word count. Instead, he silently recited the formula in his mind before carefully answering, "Master, a total of more than 300 words."

Hearing this answer, Shen Lang sighed softly, shook his head and said, "Silly child, you can't even copy the answer wrong. The secret manual of "Northern Divine Art" actually only has six words. You must learn to use them flexibly and not memorize them by rote."

Wuyazi's face turned pale in an instant, and he realized that he had made a serious mistake.

I suddenly felt ashamed and deeply admired my master's teachings.

Seeing that Wuyazi was wrong again, Wu Xingyun couldn't help but want to argue for Wuyazi, but before she could say anything.

Shen Lang said seriously, "If you answer the questions incorrectly, you must accept the corresponding consequences. I am only asking you to answer the questions now. If you were to compete with others in the martial arts world, you could lose your life if you answer incorrectly. You must remember this lesson and never make the same mistake again."

Wu Xingyun didn't dare say much. Knowing her master's temper, she nodded heavily and said, "Disciple will remember this."

Wuyazi also nodded and said, "Disciple will follow Master's instructions."

Shen Lang glanced at the two of them and continued asking questions: "Now let's start the third question."

He looked at Wuyazi and said, "Let's start with you first, so that you won't say that I am unfair to you."

Wuyazi said hurriedly, "I dare not. Master has treated me with great kindness, and even if he beats or scolds me, I will never complain."

Shen Lang smiled slightly, "I won't beat or scold you, but if you answer incorrectly, you will bear the consequences yourself."

He asked the third question, "One day, the three richest, most beautiful, and most powerful people in the world fell into the water and were about to drown. They promised that if you could rescue them, they would give you wealth, power, and beauty respectively. But you can only save one. Which one would you choose to save first?"

This question made Wuyazi fall into deep thought, and even Wu Xingyun beside him began to think seriously about it.

This question seems simple, but it is not so easy to answer.

Wuyazi thought for a long time, and finally answered: "Master, if that day really comes, I will choose to save the most beautiful one, because when you founded your sect, you chose the three of us as your good-looking disciples."

After hearing this answer, Shen Lang did not express his opinion directly.

He simply turned to look at Wu Xingyun and asked, "It's your turn, little girl. What's your answer?"

"Master, my choice is the same as mine. After all, we will always have power and wealth." Wu Xingyun replied.

After hearing the two people's answers, Shen Lang sighed.

"Two foolish disciples, why don't you think of drowning one of them to show the others that you're not playing tricks and ask them to come back with a new quote? Don't you understand the principle of raising the price?"

Wu Xingyun and Wuyazi were dumbfounded.

"Xingyun, take Qiu Shui down with you. I want to tell your junior brother a few words." Shen Lang said again.

Wu Xingyun hesitated for a moment, but decided to leave with Li Qiushui first.

Wuyazi's lips trembled, "Master..."

"Although you are young, you have mastered the Beiming Divine Art, the Xiao Wuxiang Gong and the Lingbo Weibu, and you can also gain a foothold in the world. Go down the mountain." Shen Lang said seriously.

Pfft!
Wuyazi immediately knelt down, kowtowed deeply, and said, "Master, I still want to continue studying with you. I beg for mercy."

Shen Lang sighed and said, "Master can only lead you to the door, but it's up to you to practice. My Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts are extensive and profound, and it's not something you can learn overnight. Besides, reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. It will be more beneficial for you to go down the mountain and practice."

Hearing the resoluteness in his master's words, Wuyazi kowtowed several times and said, "Disciple will follow Master's instructions. May I ask Master, can I come back to see you?"

"When you have collected the martial arts of all the major sects in the martial arts world, and have dabbled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, medicine, divination, and astrology, and have reached the point of being proficient in everything, then come back and see me as your master."

Shen Lang said, "Remember, you can't go out and do anything under the name of Xiaoyao Sect. If you get into trouble in the future, just don't tell Master about it."

"Disciple and Senior Sisters say farewell..."

"No need. Leave quietly and don't bring trouble to their practice."

"Yes!" Wuyazi kowtowed again, "I will definitely collect the secret manuals of all the major sects in the world and conduct in-depth research on those miscellaneous studies."

He stood up, bowed, took several steps back, and then strode away.

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(End of this chapter)