I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Li Geyang looked at Gu Yunzhou with envy. That was 1000 contribution points, something even he would have to earn for a long time. But considering how many years it had been since anyone had successfully passed the eighth level, it made sense for the academy to offer such a generous reward.

Hearing this number, Gu Yunzhou was also shocked and speechless for a long time. Just now, he learned the contribution points required for different residences in the academy. A small single-family house required 200 contribution points in a year;

In comparison, a more economical four-person residence only costs 10 contribution points per year; a slightly better two-person residence costs 20 contribution points per year; and as for an ordinary single room, the annual cost is 50 contribution points.

Calculated this way, the 1000 contribution points he had earned this time were practically equivalent to owning the right to live in a single-family house for five years for free! However, Gu Yunzhou quickly calmed down.

He knew full well that these contribution points must not be squandered on housing. After all, they had many important uses and must not be wasted so easily. For him, as long as the place he lived was decent, there was no need to pursue excessive luxury.

After saying goodbye to Li Geyang, Gu Yunzhou walked out of the academy again. He still had a lot of things to arrange. You know, today he just completed the ceremony of becoming a disciple in private.

Tomorrow, Xie Jinglun will hold a small but significant ceremony to formally become a disciple. By then, the news will spread throughout the academy and beyond, announcing Gu Yunzhou's successful ascension to this semi-saint.

After all, with Xie Jinglun's lofty status, how could accepting a disciple not cause a sensation? When Gu Yunzhou finally arrived at Tianxing Tower, he saw from afar that Jiang Liunian and Zhu Chenxu had been waiting there for a long time.

When they saw Gu Yunzhou coming, their faces immediately lit up with joy, and they all came forward to greet him. After a brief and warm greeting, the four of them sat together, and the atmosphere seemed relaxed and harmonious.

Gu Yunzhou elegantly picked up a cup of freshly brewed steaming hot tea, gently blew away the foam on the surface, and then carefully brought it to his lips and took a sip.

Feeling the fragrance spreading in his mouth, he nodded with satisfaction, then put down his teacup, looked at Zhu Chenxu and Jiang Liunian across from him with a smile, and asked softly, "Chenxu, and Liunian, the scene was too noisy and bustling before, so I didn't have time to inquire carefully. What was the final result of your two participations in the assessment this time? What level did you reach?"

"Oh, don't mention it! I was eliminated not long after I separated from you two. I was so unlucky! But, Chen Xu was quite impressive. He actually made it through one more round before being eliminated."

Jiang Liunian couldn't help but sigh when he mentioned this matter. He felt so depressed. He had originally been full of confidence and wanted to reach the sixth level, but who would have thought that he would stop there. Fortunately, the final result was not too bad. After all, he reached the fourth level.

"Hehe, actually, I was just lucky. I was able to pass the fifth level so smoothly, even I was a little surprised! Honestly, I'm very content now! And this trip was not in vain, I even got an amazing treasure!"

Zhu Chenxu's face was all smiles at this time, and he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He was quite satisfied with his achievements this time. After all, apart from Gu Yunzhou's group of dark horses that suddenly appeared out of nowhere, his performance was indeed remarkable.

You know, when the usually strict old man in his family learned that he had successfully broken through to the fifth level, he praised him generously and made him so happy that his tail almost reached the sky!

"Hehehe, brother, I have another great news to tell you! Liunian and I have been admitted to the academy in the Holy Land of Book Mountain! Hahahaha! As soon as next spring comes, we can go to the academy to study!" Zhu Chenxu's face was full of uncontrollable joy at this moment, and he seemed to be bathed in the light of happiness.

He'd been riding high lately! Ever since he'd successfully cleared the fifth level, he'd felt the world had changed. The sky was bluer, the water clearer, and even that guy named Lin, who he'd always disliked, seemed a little less annoying now, though only slightly.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Yunzhou wasn't surprised at all. He smiled and said, "Congratulations! But it should be said that we're all celebrating together! Because I've also been accepted into the academy, haha! We can study together again next year!"

In fact, Gu Yunzhou had long expected that with Jiang Liunian and Zhu Chenxu's strength, they would at least be able to pass the fourth level test. Especially Zhu Chenxu, who actually rushed to the fifth level in one go. This is much stronger than most people!

Most people were usually eliminated after the first or second level, so Gu Yunzhou was not surprised at all that they were able to successfully enter the academy.

"Indeed, we were successfully admitted after only passing the fourth and fifth levels, and you, Yunzhou, have made it through the eighth level. You are simply a dark horse that suddenly appeared out of nowhere! How could the Shushan Holy Land miss you?"

"Speaking of which, the headmaster personally summoned you today. I'm sure there must be something good going on. You know, this headmaster is no ordinary person. Not only is he renowned and feared, he's also a semi-saint-level senior expert and one of the twelve renowned elders of the Shushan Holy Land!"

Jiang Liunian suddenly seemed to remember something, and turned to look at Gu Yunzhou with curiosity, and asked impatiently: "Tell me quickly, what's going on?"

After all, Gu Yunzhou's summons to the Headmaster's presence today was witnessed by many, sparking widespread envy and jealousy. After all, he was one of only two dozen Semi-Saints in the entire human race, representing the race's pinnacle of combat power. If one were fortunate enough to receive the favor and appreciation of that master, it would be a meteoric rise to prominence!

"The headmaster said he likes me, so he has accepted me as his disciple. The formal apprenticeship ceremony will be held tomorrow!"

Gu Yunzhou looked helplessly at the two people in front of him who were dumbfounded after hearing the news, and then added, "Actually, I was lucky this time. By chance, I made it all the way to the eighth level. And it's also a coincidence that the headmaster happens to be the person in charge of this trial. Maybe it's all these factors combined that gave me such a rare opportunity!"