The others all knew that Li Yuncong came from a prestigious Jiangzhou family and knew more than ordinary people. They quickly finished eating, and after leaving the dining hall, Ning Zhiyuan said on an empty path, "Yun Cong, tell us quickly."
Li Yuncong said, "It's really nothing strange. You all know that Five Demon Mountains connects to the Demon Realm. There are many rare treasures there, even spiritual medicines that extend one's years and increase one's lifespan. Those people want to live longer, so naturally they trade with Traitor Literati. I've heard there are other things too, but I don't know the details. Fang Yun, Lu Yu was right. Your Literary Rank isn't high right now, but your potential for growth is terrifying. Once you become an Academy Student, those Traitor Literati will definitely find a way to deal with you. If you become a Provincial Graduate, they'll probably mobilize in force against you."
Fang Yun said helplessly, "So becoming famous comes with this much trouble? Then I'll have to be especially careful from now on. If I don't have to leave the city, I won't. And if I absolutely must leave, I'll sneak out and make sure no one knows."
"That's good."
Ning Zhiyuan said, "Fang Yun, you're young anyway. Why not keep your light hidden and bide your time? Take the Imperial Examination once every two years, and you'll surely become a Metropolitan Graduate by the time you're twenty-two."
Fang Yun was about to say that it was a good idea, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Have you forgotten Teacher Wang's words? Rowing a boat against the current, if you do not advance, you retreat. If I have an opportunity, I will definitely fight for it. Those Traitor Literati are snakes and rats in the