After making up his mind.
Xu Qingxiao stayed in the inn to rest and did not go out.
He only occasionally called for a waiter to bring him some food.
He also instructed them not to let word spread that he was staying at the inn.
Outside, the scholars' fiery enthusiasm only grew rather than diminished. Perhaps this was what scarcity marketing meant.
The less they could see him, the more they adored him.
That night.
Under cover of deep darkness, Xu Qingxiao climbed out of the window once again.
He was leaving the prefectural capital of Southern Yu Prefecture to return to Ping'an County.
There was still some time before the prefectural examination results would be posted. He had already entered a rank, so ten days was more than enough for a round trip.
Li Guangxin's banquet would also be held only after the Prefectural Examination results were posted.
That gave him ample time to make a trip back.
His purpose was simple.
To reproduce the book Wu Yan had given him.
It was not difficult. He only needed a few things, all available in both Southern Yu Prefecture and Ping'an County.
However, if he bought the necessary materials in Southern Yu Prefecture, someone would certainly be able to trace them. A little caution could do no harm.
Going to Ping'an County would be better.
Besides, his main objective was not that, but unraveling the mystery.
Why had the booklet Wu Yan gave him revealed the words [Ping'an County]?
And what did "Moonlight shines upon Bright Moon Mountain; destined fortune lies within yin and yang" mean?
Where was Bright Moon Mountain? He had never heard of a mountain by that name in Ping'an County.
And what did "destined fortune lies within yin and yang" mean?
Xu Qingxiao had no