Zhaozong Town, located 30 li from Guangxiang City, is an essential route for those entering Guangxiang City from the south, and is exceptionally prosperous.

Zheng Qian carried the carriage to Zhaozong Town, causing a sensation.

"Where did this strange person come from, carrying a horse-drawn carriage on the road?"

"Some people are born to be oxen and horses; what they carry is not a carriage, but a livelihood."

Zheng Qian kept overtaking others along the way and was not overtaken by anyone, so the news that some people were carrying horse-drawn carts and huge stones while running wildly had not yet reached this place.

At the inn, Zheng Qian ordered food and waited for Fan Tielan and the other two to arrive. An hour later, the three of them arrived in Zhaozong Town, panting heavily.

They should be able to get to Guangxiang City this afternoon.

"Boss, where in town can I buy a horse?"

Dean Yun asked Zheng Qian, puzzled, "Why are you buying horses?"

"Teacher, we're almost at Guangxiang City. Of course we need to change into clean clothes, wash up, and then take a carriage into the city. Are we really going to run in like this?" Zheng Qian thought to himself, practicing martial arts is one thing, but he couldn't make a fool of himself in Guangxiang City.

This was the first time Fan Tielan had approved of Zheng Qian's approach. After all, she was a woman and didn't want to go into the city all dirty and smelly, or she would be laughed at.

Li Mubai and Feng Wuhen hurriedly nodded in agreement with Zheng Qian's statement. They were both prominent figures in Guangxiang City, so how could they go back looking so slovenly, like beggars?

“Those who cultivate should follow the natural way, but you care about what others think. Won’t this breed inner demons when you encounter a strong enemy? Keep running after dinner, all the way to the academy, and set an example for your juniors.” Dean Yun said sternly, making them keep running.

After thinking for a moment, Dean Yun added, "No washing your face, no changing your clothes, and you have to run away immediately after eating."

Fan Tielan and the other two immediately frowned; their lifelong reputations were about to be ruined.

They're no different from beggars now. The only difference is that they're missing a stick and a bowl.

Zheng Qian cast an admiring and helpful glance at Li Mubai and Feng Wuhen. It was their idea to buy horses. One of them was sunny and handsome, and the other was elegant and refined. They were both from aristocratic families and would never want to have this kind of experience in their lives.

Zheng Qian didn't care. Let him run away. Anyway, he didn't know anyone in Guangxiang City. He would leave after the gathering of heroes.

Their hopes of entering the city in style were dashed. Zheng Qian was still in the carriage, with Dean Yun inside, and Fan Tielan, Li Mubai, and Feng Wuhen following behind, as they raced towards Guangxiang City.

To maintain formation, Zheng Qian did not use the "Starry Night Illusion Step" this time, and kept the same speed as Fan Tielan and the other two, making it relatively easy for all four of them to run.

On the official road from Zhaozong Town to Guangxiang City, caravans lined up in a long queue, and heroes from all walks of life gathered together. They all witnessed Zheng Qian and his group's peculiar way of traveling.

Zheng Qian washed his face when he arrived at the inn, so he was relatively clean. However, Fan Tielan and the other two were in a very disheveled state, and even acquaintances couldn't recognize them.

It reeked of foul odor from head to toe, and apart from its eyes and teeth, there wasn't a single white spot on it.

"This young man is actually carrying a horse-drawn carriage; he's really bizarre."

"Could it be an embassy from some small country that can't afford horses but doesn't want to lose face, so they're carrying a carriage?"

“You’re right. Look at the three servants behind him. They’re all so rustic, they’re obviously country bumpkins from a small town.”

Fan Tielan and his two companions, listening to the passersby's conversation, wished they could disappear into a crack in the ground and never come out again. They were geniuses from the academy, scions of prestigious families, yet they were being called servants and mocked as unsophisticated. Even worse, they were being called bumpkins.

The uncle could tolerate it, but the aunt couldn't.

Fan Tielan roared angrily, "If you keep gossiping, I'll rip your tongue out and feed it to the dogs."

"Wow, she's a hot chick."

"What girl? I think she's a tomboy, the kind of housewarming maid who carries a horse-drawn carriage, haha."

"Ah!" Fan Tielan roared in fury, "I'm going to kill you!" She had actually called her Zheng Qian's maid.

Just as Fan Tielan was about to make her move, Dean Yun's voice came from inside the carriage: "Tielan, be quiet and keep up."

Fan Tielan dared not disobey Dean Yun's words, glared at the others and continued on her way, then turned her hatred towards Zheng Qian.

If this kid hadn't suddenly appeared out of nowhere, she wouldn't have had to run on the official road for ten days and end up looking like a beggar.

Zheng Qian, you just wait, I'm going to beat you to a pulp.

Zheng Qian was unaware that Fan Tielan held a grudge against him. At this moment, he saw the city wall of Guangxiang City in the distance and was deeply shocked.

The city walls soar into the clouds, forged from a mixture of ancient black iron and rare spiritual stones. They have withstood countless storms and lightning strikes, shimmering with a faint spiritual light, as if they could resist all disturbances in the world.

On the city wall, dragons and phoenixes are carved, lifelike, and every stroke contains an ancient and powerful force, protecting the peace and prosperity of this land.

The city gate was wide enough to allow ten riders to ride abreast. Above the gate was a huge gemstone, whose light changed unpredictably between day and night, guiding countless travelers and envoys into this sacred place.

The city's layout is well-organized, with palaces and pavilions that are magnificent and resplendent. Every brick and tile exudes the nobility and majesty of the Guangxiang Kingdom.

"Go straight for ten kilometers into the city, turn right for seven kilometers, then turn left for eight kilometers, and you'll reach the academy." Dean Yun's voice came from inside the carriage, and Zheng Qian carried the carriage, following his route.

There are too many people in the city, so they can't run.

"Who is this guy? He's such a fool, carrying a horse-drawn carriage around town with three beggars by his side. I'm speechless."

"Hey girl, don't worry about all this trash. I'll take you to the inn and we'll do something fun."

"Big brother, what's this fun thing? I really want to play it, I can't wait!"

Fan Tielan was so angry she almost ground her teeth to powder. Li Mubai and Feng Wuhen kept their heads down, afraid that someone would recognize them.

Fortunately, their faces were covered in dust, making it impossible to tell who they were. Many acquaintances pointed at them along the way, but no one recognized them.

The gates of the Boundless Harmony Academy are neither gold nor jade, yet they possess a unique charm that transcends worldly concerns.

Above the lintel, mysterious totems are drawn with stars as ink and dragons and phoenixes as figures. When night falls, these totems seem to come alive, shimmering with a deep blue or bright white light, echoing the stars in the sky, and guiding every student with a dream into this sacred place.

On the left side of the academy, on the stone wall, the words "Boundless" are carved with supreme divine power, symbolizing the endless pursuit of exploring the boundaries of the universe and transcending the constraints of all things.

On the right side is engraved the word "Harmony," symbolizing the subtle yet powerful balance between heaven and earth. The four dragons and phoenixes are depicted in a graceful and dynamic manner, each stroke containing profound cosmic principles that inspire deep thought.

Under the brilliant reflection of the carvings on both sides of the wall, in the center of the academy stands a large, unprecedented stone, smooth as a mirror. It is unpainted, yet it seems to reflect the deepest desires and dreams of people's hearts.

Beneath the large rock, a flat stone block is carved with an explanation of what the rock represents.

Enlightenment Stone: This stone may seem ordinary, but it contains profound secrets, waiting for a destined person to use their supreme wisdom and unwavering will to inscribe their understanding and pursuit of the great Dao of Heaven and Earth on it.

Zheng Qian stood at the entrance, looking at the magnificent academy, his heart filled with emotion.

One day, I will write my battle motto on the unpolished stone of enlightenment.

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