What Do You Think, Kid?

In this world of cultivation, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, Buddhism, and Daoism are the foremost of Hundred Schools of Thought, without any distinction in rank.

However, Jiang Lin felt that Confucianism was far superior in the Vast and Righteous World.

The Vast and Righteous World full of rules and regulations, most of which were established by Confucianism.

Confucian Disciple.

When poor, one should cultivate one's own virtue; when successful, one should benefit all under heaven.

Jiang Lin did not deny this point; the Confucianism in this world had indeed done a very good job.

Confucian Disciple who are unable to cultivate themselves participate in the Imperial Examination, and are appointed as ministers to assist the king in governing the world.

Confucian Disciple who are capable of cultivation devote themselves to learning and improving their knowledge, which in turn elevates their level of cultivation, thereby upholding the order of the Vast and Righteous World.

Why is the Vast and Righteous World not as chaotic as the Demon Race World, and why do cultivators rarely indiscriminately kill innocent mortals?

This is the rule of Confucianism.

Mortals manage affairs of the mortal realm, while immortals manage affairs of the mountains.

Aside from Demons, if any cultivator attempts to control a dynasty, or even to establish or destroy one, they will inevitably be questioned by the Confucian Academy.

After all, for cultivators on the mountain, just one Middle Five Realm is enough to destroy a small dynasty.

Therefore, with the supervision of Confucianism, the Vast and Righteous World has been able to live in peace for hundreds of thousands of years, both on and off the mountain, unlike the chaotic Demon Race World.

Aside from various Private School and academies in the secular world, the largest coordinating body of Confucianism is the Nine Great Academies and the only imperial academy in the Vast and Righteous World.

All Nine Great Academies are named after the continents, while the largest and only academy is located in a secluded Confucian scholarly Secret Realm.

The deans of the Nine Great Academies were all sages, and below them were the chief priests, virtuous men, and gentlemen.

These are just general terms, and there is no standard for the corresponding level of attainment; they are all judged based on learning and conduct.

However, even without the presence of a high-ranking official or a wise man, Confucian gentlemen alone already possessed the power to oversee the dynasty and hold monks accountable.

As for Kong Ba Ba...

He always referred to himself as a pedantic scholar.

But both Jiang Lin and the others felt that he was a true scholar.

The two traveled without stopping on Jiang Lin's spaceship, and seven days later they arrived at Wutong City, the town where Wutong Academy was located.

The phoenix perches on the parasol tree.

Legend has it that in Ancient Times, when the Phoenix Ancestor helped the human race fight against the gods, the continent shattered, and the shattered land beneath the Phoenix Ancestor's feet became Wutong Province.

After that great battle, the dying Phoenix Ancestor became a final blessing, protecting all things in Wutong Province for thousands of years.

Wutong City is the place where, according to legend Phoenix Ancestor perished and passed away.

Upon arriving in Wutong City, Jiang Lin and the others disembarked from the spaceship and entered the city on foot.

Although it's just a town, Jiang Lin felt it was several times larger than the entire city of Shanghai he had visited in his previous life.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that the world is so vast.

The moment Jiang Lin entered the city, he was greeted by a strong scent of books!

In Wutong City, the Jiang Lin saw most often were scholars!

Scholar! Scholar! Nothing but a scholar!

Street vendors were reading, butchers were reading, beggars were reading, and even those passing by brothels were reading! Jiang Lin noticed that even the scantily clad seafood vendor was reading!

If a scholar wanted to enter, he or she would need to compose a poem or an essay, or at the very least, answer a knowledge question or solve a riddle.

Jiang Lin was completely dumbfounded.

To be honest, if he hadn't been carrying Jiu Yi in his arms and holding Niannian's hand, Jiang Lin really would have wanted to go and see what it was like inside.

"The cultural atmosphere here is quite strong..."

We found an inn to stay in.

Jiang Lin originally intended to pay, but he didn't expect that paying wouldn't be enough! He also had to compose a poem?

Then Jiang Lin casually copied down a poem called "Goose, Goose, Goose," and surprisingly got a 25% discount!

Senior Luo Bingwang is awesome!

Compared to another scholar staying at the hotel, he received a 12% discount after writing a poem...

In his inn room, Jiang Lin wanted a pot of tea, but it turned into a tea ceremony quiz.

It's fortunate that Kong Ba Ba is a true scholar, otherwise Jiang Lin felt he wouldn't even be able to afford tea...

"Well..." Kong Ba Ba scratched his head, "After all, Wutong Town is the holy land of scholars in the Wutong Continent, so it's inevitable that it's a bit exaggerated."

Jiang Lin took a sip of tea and shook his head. "We're not going to go to the Wutong Academy and then have to take a test on Confucian Classics when we get in, are we? I really don't know how to do that..."

"Don't worry, Brother Jiang, I'm here."

Kong Ba Ba hooked his arm around Jiang Lin's shoulder and raised an eyebrow, feeling that having him around might be even more troublesome...

After all, this guy was expelled from the Confucian Academy...

Jiang Lin even thought that if he went to the Confucian Academy with Kong Ba Ba, he might be kicked out...

Jiang Lin didn't care about any of that. If he was kicked out, he was kicked out. He couldn't be blamed for not helping him.

As for what Kong Ba Ba wanted him to do for him, Jiang Lin didn't ask too much. After all, sometimes it's not good to ask too many questions about the affairs of scholars.

The next morning, Jiang Lin led Jiu Yi, Niannian, and Kong Ba Ba towards the Wutong Academy.

Wutong Academy is built on a mountain range. When Jiang Lin stood at the foot of the mountain and looked up, all he could see was the misty clouds.

Houses, appearing and disappearing amidst the clouds and mist, stand nestled among the mountains, and the sounds of reciting classic texts drift out.

The mountain breeze that blew against itself carried a hint of scholarly fragrance.

This is the Book Turning Wind.

"Please inform them that Jiang Lin and Kong Ba Ba from the Sun Moon Sect have come to pay a visit."

In front of the Mountain Gate, there were two young pageboys who were still half asleep and dozing off.

"Please wait a moment..."

Guests have arrived, and these two men are so handsome. Especially when they see the cute girl Jiang Lin is holding hands with, the two young gatekeepers, who are the same age, immediately perk up.

After an incense stick had burned, the page boy returned and bowed respectfully.

The Master asked the two of them, "What is a gentleman?"

"..." Jiang Lin knew it; there really was a quiz section...

Kong Ba Ba bowed respectfully and said, "Be cautious in your own conduct and tolerant of others; this is the mark of a gentleman."

"Ha! That sounds nice!" Just as Kong Ba Ba finished speaking, an old voice echoed from within the mountain peak.

Then, the voice asked Jiang Lin:

"What do you think, kid?"

A gentle breeze swept by, Mountain Protection Array activated.

Jiang Lin knew that his voice might carry throughout the entire mountain peak.

Jiang Lin bowed and said, "This junior is not well-educated and dares not speak presumptuously."

At the same time, Jiang Lin's voice amplified infinitely, spreading throughout the entire mountain, and almost all the gentlemen, sages, and scholars raised their heads.

"It's nothing, just say whatever you want!"

Jiang Lin again, straightened up, and his voice echoed throughout the mountains:

"A gentleman takes righteousness as his essence, practices it with propriety, expresses it with humility, and perfects it with trustworthiness. What a gentleman he is!"