Transition

How to make learning difficult? It's very simple, because the knowledge itself is very difficult.

But the real challenge lies in making these learning activities just the right level of difficulty, so difficult that students can successfully overcome the challenges.

This single lecture was enough to demonstrate the teaching level of the Imperial Academy Jijiu and to appreciate his profound academic foundation.

Learning complex knowledge is difficult, but teaching it to others effectively is even more difficult.

Fortunately, Li Qi doesn't need to think about these issues right now.

He just needs to enjoy himself.

He enjoyed the ultimate pleasures arranged for him by a third-rank official.

Is this a reflection of a teaching philosophy?

The challenge is not about forcing students to confront difficulties and seek solutions, but about teaching them how to overcome them and enjoy the process.

This is exactly how Li Qi feels right now.

The perfect balance of difficulty and complexity allowed him to delve deeper and deeper into the Divination Method originating from Shaman Path.

Moreover, this just so happens to be very suitable for Li Qi.

Li Qi's abilities are still somewhat controversial, but there is one thing he is proud of: his data processing ability.

This method requires strong data processing skills; it involves categorizing and summarizing large amounts of data in order to arrive at one's own conclusions.

Li Qi studied with great eagerness, not thinking about anything else.

A third-rank official personally gave a sermon; absorb it all.

However, while Li Qi was studying, the Imperial Academy Jijiu on the other side was also looking at Li Qi in surprise.

There was no hindrance at all.

It seems like there's no barrier to learning it.

Although this method was merely a hobby of his, it was based on Shaman Path and incorporated various Divination Method from Buddhism and Human Path. While not particularly refined, it was indeed very difficult to learn.

But it seems like he's been in contact with all of them?

This student has dabbled in Buddhism, Human Path, the Way of Humanity, Shaman Path, and has even studied them in great depth.

Of course, it's "very deep" for his level, but it's still incredible; a normal person wouldn't learn so much.

With so much accumulated knowledge as a foundation, is it possible to master it easily from the start? Or have we underestimated him? It seems that not a single word in his academic records is exaggerated.

In the written examination of the Imperial Academy, the doctor who graded the papers commented on Li Qi as follows. "He is well-versed in divination and astronomy, exquisite techniques, profound numerology, historical records, seal script, and even music and music. He has a broad knowledge of agriculture, engineering, medicine, water conservancy, and all kinds of industries. He is also well-versed in geography, metaphysics, and Buddhist scriptures. He has a wide range of knowledge and has studied the teachings of all schools of thought."

It truly lives up to its name.

This student... is indeed very quick-witted. Although some of his abilities are due to the power of Daoist principles, Daoist principles are something that all these chosen ones possess, and can basically be considered part of their strength, so there's no need to separate them.

This Divination Method has finally found its place, which is truly excellent.

Moreover, he had only just advanced to the seventh rank, so he was still lacking a method to regulate his body, and this method was just right for him.

What a pity, what a real pity.

They're actually from Wushen Mountain...

Oh well, there's no point in forcing it. Let's just treat it normally.

This sermon lasted for a quarter of an hour.

Li Qi suddenly felt the flow of information in his mind begin to weaken and eventually disappear.

After he had completely disappeared, he immediately stood up, bowed deeply to the white-haired old man before him, and said with heartfelt admiration, "Thank you for your guidance, Li Qi. I have benefited greatly from it."

I truly benefited greatly.

This Divination Method is of little help in predicting the future, because predicting the future ultimately relies on metaphysics. It is impossible to predict the highly random future simply by calculation, as the uncertainty of the future is too great.

However, it has an excellent effect on regulating the microcosm of the human body. It can calculate in advance how to modify the body to the best effect and obtain the most useful and side-effect-free method without having to try it yourself.

It was practically tailor-made for Li Qi.

No... it should be tailor-made for Li Qi!

Otherwise, it wouldn't be so suitable.

However, as a Divination Method, this method is also effective for short-term future predictions involving few variables.

Li Qi was just not very skilled at it yet.

You may have learned how to drive, but there's still a huge difference between someone who can drive and an experienced driver, and the skill level of an experienced driver is worlds apart from that of a professional race car driver.

This difference in proficiency will require gradual accumulation over time.

At the same time, Li Qi also felt the 'reprimand'.

It's not the kind of harsh reprimand that forces you to suffer a loss and submit, but rather a kind of magnanimity that comes from within.

Even if you are from Wushen Mountain, we will still treat you the same as always, without bias or targeting. In fact, we can easily teach you what you need most.

Because the Central Plains don't care, and won't make a fuss about someone as lowly as a seventh-rank official.

This was a more sophisticated form of persuasion than using violence to force Li Qi to back down, and it immediately brought Li Qi to his senses.

Yes, he was indeed considered one of the most outstanding students at the Imperial Academy.

But that only applies to students.

The Imperial Academy remains worthy of reverence.

Li Qi recognized his own position and hid his smugness at being promoted to the seventh rank. He then paid respects to the chief priest with the courtesy due to an elder and waited politely for the other party to say anything more.

But then the Imperial Academy Jijiu across from him smiled and said, "I hope you don't look down on me. Everyone else has heard the Dao, but you've only heard some of the methods. You don't feel like you've lost out, do you?"

Yes, what others hear is the most fundamental truth, which is equivalent to directly teaching them axioms and theorems, and giving them the most fundamental methods.

However, what he taught Li Qi was just a method. Although it was a method created by a third-rank cultivator, it did not offer much help for his future Dao Path.

He gave Li Qi a fish, but not a fishing rod.

However, Li Qi immediately replied, "This is what I need most right now. I can walk my own Dao Path, but I cannot obtain this kind of thing on my own. I must thank the Chancellor for giving it to me."

"In that case, I'm relieved. Go back and prepare, and come to class when school starts," the chief priest said, then watched Li Qi leave.

Li Qi understood what was meant and then left the office.

He didn't want to stay there either; the ruler made him feel too oppressed.

Just after Li Qi left, a phantom figure emerged from beside the chief priest, which then solidified and transformed into the appearance of the Prefect of Jingzhao.

The Prefect of Jingzhao stroked his beard and commented, "He learns very quickly, but he has too many thoughts and is disrespectful to etiquette."

The ruler next to him moved up and down, as if nodding in agreement.

A ruler can evoke a similar feeling.

Li Qi felt no respect for the Chief Priest; he only felt apprehensive and fearful. His bow was not sincere but merely a matter of habit and politeness.

"Those with many thoughts learn quickly, while those who are slow walk steadily but also slowly. Each has its own merits. You can't see anything from a seventh-rank official yet; he's just a child. Use your energy to deal with Mi Xin." The chief priest glanced at the Prefect of Jingzhao and said this.

"A seventh-rank official is no longer considered a child," the Prefect of Jingzhao shook his head.

"Let's wait five hundred years and see if he's still learning so quickly," the chief priest said with a smile.

Sometimes, learning quickly isn't necessarily a good thing.

When I was young, I learned quickly, and everyone thought I was a genius.

But for them, time wasn't that important.

Whether it's fast or not... it's just so-so.

"It doesn't matter, the Imperial Academy is your territory anyway, but... there's a strange aura about him, did you sense it?" the Prefect of Jingzhao said.

"It's perfectly normal for the people of Wushen Mountain to have strange auras. When are they not strange?" The chief priest shook his head indifferently, not finding anything special about it.

Most Shaman are strange and eccentric, fundamentally different from the highly orderly and disciplined Human Path cultivators. It is not uncommon for them to even have some divine or ghostly aura surrounding them.

The Prefect of Jingzhao nodded, then turned and left.

On the other side, Li Qi walked out of the room and let out a long sigh of relief.

The calculation is finally done.

The power of that ruler was truly immense.

It was even larger than the chief priest himself, giving him a creepy feeling. He didn't know what grade of magic Law Treasure it was.

Once outside, he quickened his pace, preparing to find the Liu brothers.

We agreed to visit someone's home today.

They returned to their carriage.

But then they saw Liu Shenzhi sitting casually on the frame of the vehicle, whistling.

As for Liu Junyi, he should still be sitting comfortably in the car.

Upon seeing Li Qi, Liu Shenzhi immediately stood up and waved. "Brother Li, over here!"

As Li Qi walked over, he quickly pulled Li Qi inside, asking as he did so, "You benefited greatly from this sermon, didn't you? I just saw you go in and have the High Priest give you private instruction. How was that? I've never heard the High Priest give a lecture before. Wasn't it very serious?"

Meanwhile, Liu Junyi on the other side was also very curious.

It was indeed a rare occurrence for the chief priest to personally give a lesson, and he was very curious about what Li Qi had heard.

Li Qi didn't keep them in suspense and frankly said, "The Grand Master taught me a Divination Method, which is very useful to me now. As for the person... he's very kind, but he doesn't seem to have anything special about him. He just seems... very ordinary?"

"Ordinary? Is that so..." Liu Junyi touched his chin, lost in thought.

Liu Shenzhi, however, lost interest after hearing this. He returned to the carriage, preparing to drive away, muttering, "Tch, I thought there was something special. Oh well, let's go home. Today, I'll make sure Brother Li doesn't leave until he's drunk!"

"Alcohol should be consumed in moderation. A little wine is fine for enjoyment, but one should not overindulge," Liu Junyi advised.

"Don't worry, brother, I know what I'm doing!" Liu Shenzhi laughed heartily, sped up the car, and headed home.

Li Qi sat in the car, waiting to visit the Liu brothers.

It wasn't entirely a trip for fun.

Making friends was one thing, but Li Qi also wanted to take this opportunity to truly get in touch with the upper echelons of the Tang Kingdom.

It wasn't through official business, but through personal relationships.

Li Qi didn't think the two Liu brothers were ordinary people. It would be too difficult for a family to produce two students who were admitted to the Imperial Academy if they hadn't been nurtured from a young age and had relied solely on their talent.

Admittedly, the promotion path in the Tang Kingdom is very broad and fair. Below the seventh rank, almost all Cultivation Method can be bought on the market without any sectarianism, and explanations of these Cultivation Method can also be found on the terminal.

If you want to cultivate yourself, you don't even need to spend money; you can just watch instructional videos on the device. There's hardly a fairer environment than that.

But the world is, after all, diverse.

Although the Tang Kingdom has made great efforts to popularize Cultivation Method, people are still related by blood or distance. Having a high-level expert in your family who can give you pointers is definitely much better than learning by yourself from videos.

Li Qi was even thinking about finding a place to sell his Holy Flame; there was nothing wrong with making contact with the upper echelons beforehand.

Of course, this doesn't mean he was plotting against the two Liu brothers.

Of course, it's perfectly fine to make friends. Li Qi thinks it's good to have two friends. It's also a good opportunity to get to know some high-level cultivators, so why not?

It won't harm them.

With these impure thoughts in mind, Li Qi embarked on his journey to his new friend's house.

Nothing unexpected happened along the way. This was Chang'an, and there had been an accident before, so there would probably be many more eyes watching in the short term.

He enjoyed the scenery along the way.

A major accident happened just a few days ago, but Chang'an has already returned to normal.

Something called 'inertia' or 'tradition' propels everyone to continue living as before, as if nothing had ever happened.

As they walked along the road, Li Qi suddenly asked Liu Shenzhi, who was driving at breakneck speed, "Brother Liu, where do you live?"

"You'll see when you get there. It's hard for me to describe. If I had to, I'd say I live in Wei Su Er," Liu Shenzhi said as he drove.

"From beyond the realm?" Li Qi asked in surprise.

"The fiefdom is over there. In Chang'an, it's just a small house near Golden Platform. Don't overthink it. In Chang'an, even a first-rank official only lives in a house within a mile or two. They can't enclose too much land," Liu Shenzhi waved his hand and answered casually.

Li Qi nodded.

I learned new knowledge, and it's reliable knowledge.

The Tang Kingdom's terminals are very convenient, but just like the internet, there are also many rumors on them. Therefore, Li Qi needs to carefully verify the information he collects and dares not believe everything. Moreover, information involving many high-level beings cannot be found.

On the terminal's public portal website, you can probably only easily find items below the seventh rank.

Above that, it's mostly rumors or unreliable information. Finding someone above the fifth rank is extremely difficult, so it's not like you can get whatever you want.

But... Tang Kingdom fiefdoms? Was it fiefdoms granted to certain ethnic groups or surnames, or fiefdoms granted to officials?

That's quite unusual. Does it mean that in the Tang Kingdom, some people had a certain degree of autonomy? In other words, this Human Path in Chang'an wasn't implemented in all parts of the world, and many places adapted to local conditions?

In other words, the equality of everyone in Chang'an... no, it should be the equality of everyone in the world, did not extend to the entire outer realms.

Among Human Path territories outside the borders, there are still a considerable number of autonomous regions.

However... even a first-rank official in Chang'an can only have a courtyard that is one or two miles in size, which shows that at least in this place, privileges are not particularly severe, and it could even be said that they are too demanding on those first-rank powerhouses.

Does this indirectly prove that... Chang'an didn't actually have that many powerful people stationed there?

When the Three Lives Ancient Mirror exploded, no one came out quickly. Besides the division of responsibilities, was this factor also involved?

Li Qi subconsciously began searching for what he wanted from the slightest clues, and fell into deep thought.

But at this moment, Liu Junyi suddenly said to Liu Shenzhi, "My uncle said that we should not show off in front of others, so we should restrain ourselves."

"Okay, okay, I know," Liu Shenzhi replied nonchalantly.

But he changed the subject and started chatting with Li Qi.