I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Seeing this, Gu Yunzhou stopped asking questions and found an empty seat by the window, sitting down and looking out the window.

At this moment, a young man with an indifferent expression knocked on the classroom door, drawing Gu Yunzhou's attention. He was holding a pale golden token, which was particularly eye-catching. Master Jia, upon seeing this, didn't say much, but simply waved his hand, indicating that he should find a place to sit.

The young man casually glanced around the classroom, then walked straight to the window seat and sat across from Gu Yunzhou. There was no communication between the two, but Gu Yunzhou could sense the apathy emanating from the other.

As time went on, more and more people entered the church, and the originally empty seats gradually filled up. By the time the last person entered, the church was already more than half full.

At this time, Master Jia put down his brush, cleared his throat, and officially began to speak: "Dear students, I am the teacher of Class 1, D. My surname is Jia Dan, and my given name is Quan. You can call me Master Jia. From today on, I will be temporarily responsible for teaching you. I hope you can study hard and work hard to improve your strength. Our goal is to help some of you break through the ninth level and advance to Class C."

Master Jia's voice was low, but it reached everyone's ears clearly. Everyone listened attentively, but no one asked. Seeing this, Master Jia continued, "Our academy is divided into four levels based on cultivation. A, B, C, and D correspond to the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade Confucian scholars. Each grade is further divided into 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. Your admission to Class D also means that you are the best among this batch of new students. You can be proud, but..."

Master Jia looked around the classroom, noticing a few students showing a hint of smugness. He then continued, "But this temporary advantage doesn't mean it can be maintained forever. Our Academy emphasizes healthy competition. We have monthly assessments and tasks. The highest-ranked students will be assigned to Class 1, and the lowest will be assigned to the lower ranks. How long you can stay in Class 1 depends on your hard work. Okay, pack your things now. I'll take you on a tour of the Academy. Students who need accommodations can go directly to Zhimianzhai to register later!"

After Master Jia finished speaking, the students in the hall began to talk in low voices. Then, Master Jia led the way, followed by many students, and they walked out of the hall and began to tour the Academy of Literature.

As they walked, he introduced the various parts of the Academy. They first circled the gate and saw the four characters engraved on it: "Literature Carries the Way." Master Jia explained that this was the motto of the Academy and the goal that every Confucian scholar should pursue.

Next, they came to the library of the Academy of Literature, which housed a large collection of Confucian classics and other books for students to borrow and study.

Then, they came to the mission pavilion of the Academy of Arts. As long as the students entered the Academy of Arts, regardless of their level, there would be corresponding missions issued every month. There were two types of tasks. One was the task that the Academy of Arts specified and must be completed. For example, Xie Wanwan, who had tricked Gu Yunzhou, had a task assigned by the Academy of Arts that must be completed.

There is another type that accounts for the majority, which is issued by the teachers of the Academy of Arts or students of rank 8 or above. Some of them are difficult, while others are easy. Everyone can choose to accept them. Depending on the level, the amount of tasks that need to be completed each month is also different, but you must ensure that you accept the designated tasks of the Academy of Arts once a year.

After the visit, Master Jia dismissed the class and instructed everyone to attend class promptly at noon the next day. The students left one after another, some returning to their dormitories to rest, others to register for accommodation at Zhimianzhai. The atmosphere was bustling with activity.

To Gu Yunzhou's surprise, there were quite a few people checking in at Zhimianzhai, a long line stretching as far as the eye could see. Besides him, the only other people who didn't choose Zhimianzhai were the indifferent young man and the twin sisters.

It seems that most of the applicants for the Academy of Literature are not from Jinzhou County. I guess the people of Jinzhou County are still a little afraid of the Academy of Literature's notorious reputation. After all, no one wants their children to be the next to die on the battlefield.

"Hello, Mr. Gu. We are from the Cai family in Nanyang. I am the elder sister Cai Miaomiao, and this is my younger sister Cai Yanyan. I have heard of Mr. Gu's great name for a long time. Today I have the opportunity to meet you, and you are indeed worthy of your reputation. You are the only one in our class who has passed through the maze!" Just after walking a short distance, a pleasant female voice called out to Gu Yunzhou. Looking back, he saw the twin sisters jogging towards him.

"Oh? Do you know my name?" Gu Yunzhou looked at them with interest, feeling a little curious.

"Of course, Mr. Gu, you are a celebrity in our class!" Sister Cai Miaomiao blinked, with admiration in her eyes.

"I'm just lucky to have met the two Miss Cais!" Nanyang is a state directly under the jurisdiction of Jinzhou County. It is considered a relatively prosperous state. Gu Yunzhou has also heard of the reputation of the Nanyang Cai family. It is the largest force in the local area and has produced many talented Confucian scholars.

"Mr. Gu, don't worry about it. Since we've become classmates, when we see each other every day, you can just call us by our names. We'll just call you Brother Gu, okay?"

This time it was the younger sister Cai Yanyan who spoke. She was half a head taller than her older sister Cai Miaomiao. Although their faces were 70% similar, they were still easy to recognize.

"I'm sorry to refuse. I wonder what your assessment is, Miaomiao and Yanyan. It looks different from mine!" Gu Yunzhou readily agreed. The few of them chatted as they walked. They were all young people who wanted to make friends, so they soon started chatting together.

"Our assessment is relatively simple. All you have to do is hold your own against our senior brothers and sisters for a few moves. Then, you'll be assigned to a dorm based on your performance!"

Cai Miaomiao roughly explained that the senior brothers and sisters who assessed them were mostly students from Class C, and almost all of them had a ninth-grade cultivation base. Their strength was slightly higher than theirs, but not much higher, so they could more clearly detect their level of cultivation.

"Haha, pretty good!" Gu Yunzhou could only laugh. What else could he say? Compared to his battles of wits and courage with those monsters, he felt that his own assessment method was simply hellish. Aside from the simple part of watching the video and choosing the answers, the monster chase afterwards was simply thrilling.

"Brother Gu, we'll see you tomorrow, so go back first!" Before they knew it, they had already walked to the gate of the Academy of Literature. The Cai sisters greeted Gu Yunzhou and walked towards a low-key yet luxurious carriage parked on the side of the road.

The carriage looked plain and simple, but a closer look revealed that the wood used was of the finest quality. The body was beautifully carved with patterns, and the lines flowed naturally. The windows and doors were decorated with expensive silk, making it look particularly gorgeous. The wheels were also made of the finest wood.