Creation Color Master
Chapter 395: Overnight Stay at the Academy
As night fell, Chu Mo asked everyone to walk into the academy. He wanted to ask if there was a place for them to stay overnight.
An afternoon of impromptu conversation made him forget about the matter. If there was no place to stay, he would have to spend the night in the bamboo forest.
Just when Chu Mo called everyone to prepare to return to the academy, he suddenly saw an old man in cloth standing behind them. The old man had white hair and beard and had a somewhat immortal look.
Chu Mo even felt a great talent for literature and Taoism from him. He must be a Confucian cultivator in the third realm without a doubt. Chu Mo also seemed to have guessed the old man's identity.
So he performed the etiquette of a junior with some respect and said, "Junior Chu Mo of Haoran Academy, greets the dean, senior."
The old man walked towards the bamboo pavilion with a smile and said, "No need to be polite, young friend. Thank you for the gifts you gave to my two naughty disciples."
Chu Mo was a little embarrassed and said: "Senior, you are joking. This small gift is not a sign of respect."
He had been hiding in the dark and observing for a long time since Chu Mo discussed Taoism with the four Bailu heroes of their academy. At this moment, a trace of regret flashed in Meng Xueyi's eyes. If Chu Mo had followed the Confucian path, Confucianism would have had another leader.
What a pity, what a pity, what a pity!
Then he made a gesture of invitation and said, "It is now dinner time at the academy. If you don't mind the academy's shabby food, how about having dinner with me?"
Chu Mo smiled and said, "Juniors also come from a poor family, how could they despise us? In this case, we should thank the dean for taking us in."
Meng Xueyi laughed heartily when he heard this.
In a corner of Bailu Academy, there are several remote bamboo houses, which are arranged as a place for rest after having dinner with the dean.
Zhao Fangjie was sitting in front of the window in a daze at this time.
The whole day today made him feel like he was living in a dream. Having encountered setbacks everywhere, he never thought that one day he would be able to have dinner with a person like the dean of the academy.
All this is thanks to the young man in white.
Seeing Zhao Fangjie turning his head and staring at him blankly, Chu Mo touched his face and asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhao Fangjie forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Master Chu, for the experience I've received. I met a lot of people who should have had no connection with me. Tomorrow I will continue on my journey to pursue my Confucian path, and I can't help feeling a little sad."
Chu Mo seemed to see through his heart and asked, "You feel that there is a big gap between us, and you feel inferior and doubt yourself, so you want to give up."
Zhao Fangjie widened his eyes when he heard this. He didn't expect Chu Mo to see through his thoughts.
Chu Mo smiled and said, "Qualification is something that is innate and cannot be changed. Cultivation in life is just the icing on the cake. The most important thing is that you should always keep a heart towards the Tao and work hard for it. I have always believed that hard work is far greater than so-called aptitude and talent."
Chu Mo knew that Zhao Fangjie had encountered many setbacks over the years and what he lacked was recognition from others.
Then he looked at Zhao Fangjie seriously and said, "I'll give you a word, I hope it can give you some encouragement."
"There are roads in the mountain of books, and hard work is the path; there is no limit to the sea of learning, and hard work is the boat."
Zhao Fangjie was stunned when he heard this, and scenes from his past studies appeared in his mind.
I had no money to buy books, so I borrowed books from others and copied them under the oil lamp in the dark, all year round.
He made a living by writing and copying books. He was always on the road to study, running around day and night and visiting various academies.
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Everything is what I have been pursuing. I have no regrets. How can I give up so easily now?
In an instant, it seemed as if an idea flashed across his mind, and a breeze blew in the room, blowing the corners of Zhao Fangjie's clothes as he sat cross-legged.
The bamboo leaves outside the house rustled like drizzle, and the talent in the air began to become active, rushing towards Zhao Fangjie's head and penetrating into his body.
When Chu Mo saw this scene, a smile flashed across his face.
In the early morning, Zhao Fangjie was still unable to calm down. He never thought that Chu Mo's words last night would help him successfully embark on the path he had always dreamed of.
Chu Mo looked at Zhao Fangjie who was dancing with joy and asked, "What are your plans next? Although you have successfully entered this path, it was purely coincidental. Even I did not expect it at all."
Chu Mo's words were like a bucket of cold water, bringing Zhao Fangjie back to reality.
But Zhao Fangjie quickly adjusted his state and said, "Everything is difficult at the beginning. Now that I have taken the first step, I believe the road ahead will be much easier. I am also ready to practice against the current."
Seeing this, Chu Mo said with a smile: "I do have a good place here, I wonder if you are willing? Of course, if you have your own plans, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Zhao Fangjie naturally wanted to hear Chu Mo's opinion, so he said, "Sir, just say what you want to say. There's no need for us to beat around the bush."
Chu Mo nodded and suggested, "When Haoran Academy held an exchange conference some time ago, you should have heard about Zheng Xuan who challenged many teachers in the academy alone, right?"
Zhao Fangjie's eyes lit up slightly, and he nodded repeatedly, "Of course. It is said that he came from Haozhou alone. Before he successfully climbed the mountain, he was praised by the dean of the academy, and warned the teachers of the academy to be careful of him."
"He defeated many teachers in the academy in a row, and became known to the world in one battle."
"But he didn't seem to stay in Haozhou. He said he was going to establish his own academy in Haozhou, but he disappeared afterwards. There is no news about him now. Do you know where he is?"
In response, Chu Mo smiled and nodded.
At this time, in Wuling County, Haozhou, which spans tens of millions of miles, there is a palace on an unknown low hill. On the tall archway at the entrance are inscribed the four large characters of Huaxia Academy.
I saw a tall red-walled building with a bluestone pavilion and flying eaves. The cold stone steps in front of the door were smooth and blue like water.
In front of the hall there are flying pavilions and winding corridors leading to secluded places with many twists and turns. On both sides of the corridors are planted various rare and sacred trees, which absorb and exhale spiritual energy and exude spiritual vitality.
There are pavilions and towers along the bluestone paths, between the white walls and green grass, arranged in an orderly and well-proportioned manner.
The hill where the academy is located is beautiful, quiet and elegant. At this moment, it has been transformed by someone with great magical powers. A small stone path leads directly to the foot of the mountain. Next to the stone steps are towering thousand-year-old cypresses, which are lush and green.
In the main hall of the academy, talent was surging and rays of light were everywhere. A great scholar in white was sitting cross-legged on a high platform, reciting profound words and beautiful verses, causing talent to surge and change.
Below the stage, eighty students with serious expressions were quietly listening to the teachings on Confucianism. Their levels of cultivation varied, with the highest having already entered the second realm of cultivation, while the lowest had only just begun their journey of Confucianism.
These students were the ones who voluntarily followed Zheng Xuan to practice on his way from Yunzhou to Haozhou. Each of them was carefully selected by Zheng Xuan and had passed the test. As long as they were trained with all their strength, they would surely achieve remarkable achievements in the future.
The establishment of Huaxia Academy in Haozhou, coupled with Chen Gong's deliberate publicity of Zheng Xuan's deeds, caused a huge sensation in Haozhou.
There was an endless stream of people coming to the academy to see him, and through word of mouth, the Huaxia Academy became known to everyone in Haozhou.
No matter they were the common people of Haozhou, high-ranking officials, or businessmen, they all wanted to send their children there.
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