I am a winner with Chinese poetry

In the days that followed, everything seemed peaceful and calm. Not long after Gu Yunzhou officially entered the academy, the highly anticipated Xie Jinglun finally returned to the sacred place of books.

But what was unexpected was that upon his return, without even taking a moment to rest, he immediately summoned all the elders for an urgent and crucial elders' meeting. Everyone was curious and speculative about this sudden meeting, wondering what it was all about.

It was said that the mysterious and lengthy meeting lasted a full day and night, and no one outside the court knew what important matters were discussed during that time. However, shortly after the meeting concluded, a notice of severe punishment against the Gu family was officially announced to the public.

The first wanted order to be issued was a warrant jointly signed by Shushan Holy Land and Beichen Royal Family. Shockingly, the target of this wanted order was none other than Gu Jin, the actual ruler of the Gu family's eldest house and Gu Tianchao's biological father!

Although everyone was puzzled as to how a great scholar who appeared to have only a fourth-grade cultivation level could successfully escape from the hands of a terrifyingly powerful semi-saint, the fact was that all other members of the Gu family had been captured and executed.

The crimes they committed were truly shocking. They included not only the inhumane act of secretly kidnapping innocent children to train cold-blooded assassins, but also the large-scale and in-depth research of forbidden formations such as the Guiyuan Formation.

However, the most serious and unforgivable crime was "treason": the Gu family had secretly colluded with the demon tribe, engaging in close exchanges and exchanging resources. Over the years, the Gu family had continuously sent numerous outstanding Confucian scholars to the demon tribe in exchange for various precious and rare demon-specific natural materials and minerals.

As soon as this news came out, it was like a bombshell that caused an uproar throughout the Tianxing Continent. For a time, public opinion was in turmoil, and people were deeply shocked and angry.

Now, in addition to Gu Jin, who is still on the run, even Gu Tianchao, who was originally under escort, was rescued by unidentified mysterious individuals along the way and his whereabouts are unknown. This series of events has made the Gu family case even more confusing, sparking countless speculations and discussions.

It was already a month after Xie Jinglun enrolled in Shushan Holy Land when Gu Yunzhou saw him again.

At this time, Xie Jinglun was sitting leisurely on a stone bench in a pavilion beside the garden path. In front of him was an exquisite stone table with an antique teacup on it.

I saw him gently holding up the teacup with his left hand, tilting his head back and gulping down the tea. The tea went down his throat with a loud gulp. He looked like a man who had finally received a downpour after a long drought, without any trace of politeness.

However, this uninhibited behavior formed a strange contrast with the refined temperament he exuded, which made people look at him with awe. If they didn't know his identity, I'm afraid anyone who saw him at first glance would be incredulous. This seemingly uninhibited and carefree person was actually a powerful semi-saint.

Seeing Gu Yunzhou approaching, Xie Jinglun put down the teacup in his hand and asked with a smile: "Yunzhou, you have been here for a month. How do you feel? Are you used to it?"

Gu Yunzhou hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, Master. I am doing well here. This Book Mountain Holy Land truly lives up to its reputation and is the undisputed number one academy in the Tianxing Continent. Not only does it house countless rare and precious books rarely seen in the outside world, but the teachers who teach here are all extremely learned and talented. Each of their knowledge and achievements is truly admirable!"

As he spoke, Gu Yunzhou's face revealed a look of genuine admiration. Indeed, the heritage of this academy was beyond imagination. Any of its teachers, if placed in any other ordinary academy, would be more than qualified to serve as dean. The fact that such a large number of sages and scholars could be gathered here to teach and impart knowledge was a testament to the high status and immense influence of the Book Mountain Holy Land within the academic community of the entire Tianxing Continent.

"That's good. I called you here today for two reasons: first, to inform you of the follow-up to the Gu family incident. After all, you are also a party involved. Second, it's about the grand Qingyun Conference that will be held in the second half of this year! When I rushed here from Beichen Country this time, your Beichen Emperor specifically instructed that one of the Beichen Country's participating spots would be directly designated for you! So, from now on, you must make good preparations! If you encounter anything you don't understand, you can always ask your Third Brother for advice."

"There's another very important point, and that's to test your progress in cultivation over this period of time. Alas, to be honest, I've been so overwhelmed with various affairs lately! Now that these things have finally come to a temporary end, I can finally spare some time to guide you!"

Hearing this, Gu Yunzhou couldn't help but feel a bit surprised and surprised. He was especially surprised when he learned that he had actually qualified to participate in the Qingyun Club. He was probably half because of his rapid progress in cultivation and good poetic talent, which gave him certain means of survival and defense. But the other half was probably because of his semi-saint master's face. Gu Yunzhou was very self-aware.

You know, the Qingyun Club is the largest and most influential competitive event in the entire Tianxing Continent! In modern terms, each nation selects three exceptional contestants to compete fiercely against representatives from the demon and barbarian tribes. The final outcome determines how many precious spots each nation receives to explore a mysterious realm.

"Master, when will the Qingyun Conference be held?" Gu Yunzhou never thought that he would be able to participate in such a grand event. This time, he was not facing competition from his own people, but had to snatch food from the hands of ferocious monsters.

Xie Jinglun slowly put down his teacup, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and replied calmly, "The Qingyun Conference will officially begin in September of this year. So, you don't have much time left to prepare. But don't worry too much. Your second senior sister, Lin Yican, and your third senior brother will also be attending the Qingyun Conference."

"Unfortunately, your senior brother is unable to attend this Qingyun Conference as he has long exceeded the minimum age limit. I also need to inform you that your second senior sister, Lin Yican, will be back soon. In the meantime, you must report to me with Ge Yang every day after school. Don't miss it!"