The Preliminary Examinations
Do you know where those masters are?
The fox spirit nearly bristled when she heard this question.
Why would I need to know where those masters are? Do I feel so uneasy, wanting to be killed by their swords?
Thinking of this, the fox spirit almost bared her teeth at the other party.
But she held back, after all.
If she shows too much fear, she will ruin the image she has built up over the past few days.
He coughed lightly, glancing sideways at the person in front of him. "A master? You think these masters are so easy to find? These masters are always elusive and unpredictable; how could ordinary people possibly find them?"
"Aside from Zhao Family Village in Yueyang City, have you seen or heard of any other masters like that in other places?"
She wasn't lying to the other party.
Since she gained sentience, she had only heard about many powerful figures from other Demon Race, but she had never actually met one.
Even among ordinary people, there has been no news of any extraordinary individuals.
It's easy to imagine just how elusive these masters are.
The man in the scholar's robe initially had some doubts when the fox spirit said she didn't know anything.
Suspecting that the other person is deceiving you.
But when I heard the rest, my heart sank.
After thinking about it carefully, it really is true.
In fact, after the existence of demons in the Seeking the Dao World, many players have visited many ancient temples and monasteries, hoping to find some people who can subdue demons.
But after they visited them one by one, they discovered that none of them existed.
Even if there are any, they're just scams to rip you off.
So to be honest, I haven't actually met any other experts.
Even those who have heard of it are few and far between.
The fox spirit is Demon Race, and she has actually heard some rumors about other Demon Race.
These rumors did not spread to the common people; they only circulated among their Demon Race.
Are truly exceptional individuals so hard to find?
Hearing this, the man in the scholar's robe immediately felt discouraged.
If he could find a powerful person and build a connection with them, that would be good!
Who knows, given enough time, I might be able to learn a trick or two.
Unlike the fox spirit in front of him, he wanted to learn something from her, such as illusion magic or escape techniques, but she directly said that these required Law Power.
How could an ordinary mortal like him, who doesn't even Law Power, learn such skills?
However, it is impossible for mortals to cultivate Law Technique like fairies.
Therefore, this road is completely blocked.
He did not post this on the forum.
With so many people searching for demons right now, even if he explained that he found one but couldn't cultivate, others wouldn't be satisfied.
After all, once it was confirmed that the Seeking the Dao World was the real world, everything in it changed.
When it comes to this kind of thing, it's not something that can be done just because someone else says it's impossible. You have to try it yourself; maybe you'll be the exception.
"Such a person is indeed hard to find. If possible, I would also like to find a master to guide me on the path of cultivation."
Hearing the other party's words, the fox spirit beside them couldn't help but mutter something under her breath.
Although she has gained sentience and refined her transverse bone, she remains in a state of confusion regarding her future path of cultivation.
As for how to cultivate, she herself wasn't really sure.
If it weren't for that expert from Zhao Family Village who slew three skeleton demons in one fell swoop, she would have tentatively gone to investigate.
But nowadays...
Forget it, the fox's life is more important.
"What?"
The Lady Green Robe spoke so softly that he didn't hear what she was saying clearly.
"Nothing."
Upon hearing this, the fox spirit immediately shook her head; how could she let the other party know what she was muttering about?
The scholar-official did not press further upon hearing this. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Then, Your Lady Green Robe, could you assure me that I have passed the preliminary examination?"
I've been in the Great Jin for over a year now, after all.
Putting aside other matters, he knew quite a lot about the imperial examination system.
The preliminary examinations refer to the three stages of the county examination, the prefectural examination, and the provincial examination. Those who participate in the county examination and the prefectural examination are called students.
Those who passed the provincial examination were called students, also known as scholars.
Scholars were also divided into three classes. The best performers were called "Linsheng," and there was a certain number of such students who received monthly stipends from the government.
Second-class growths are not provided with food; third-class growths are parasitic.
After becoming a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the county-level imperial examination), one was considered to have entered the scholar-official class, enjoying many privileges such as exemption from corvée labor, not having to kneel before the county magistrate, not being subject to arbitrary torture, and even being able to verbally abuse officials.
In a county, there are only about ten scholars.
It's easy to imagine how difficult it was to pass the imperial examination for the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations).
Putting aside other things, how many people have endured until their hair turns white and they are still only at the lowest level of scholar?
Therefore, passing the imperial examination to become a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations) would be an extraordinary achievement for him.
Upon hearing this, the fox spirit glanced at the man in front of her with her narrow eyes.
After carefully noticing a wisp of blue energy rising from the other person's head, she nodded slightly. "Go back and hone your writing skills. When it comes to the children's examination, I will lend you a little help."
Fairies are generally good at judging people's appearances, and seeing that this person has a hint of green, there is indeed a possibility that he might pass the exam.
In that case, it wouldn't be a big deal for her to offer a few words of agreement.
If the other party goes back and stops studying, then it will be their own fault, and it will have nothing to do with her.
"Yes, thank you, Lady Green Robe!"
Upon hearing the other party's agreement, the man in the scholar's robe was overjoyed.
To be honest, he was a very diligent college student when he was away from home.
Now that I'm in this place of seeking knowledge, after much thought, I realize that I seem to lack the aptitude for martial arts. Perhaps I should try taking the imperial examinations instead.
In this way, one can consider it as making use of one's own strengths.
After agreeing, the fox spirit shook her fluffy tail, turned around, and jumped into the forest.
The man, overjoyed, left.
Once you pass the county-level examination and become a Xiucai (a scholar who has passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), you can aim to become a Gongsheng (a scholar who has passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations), and then see if you can pass the Juren (a scholar who has passed the highest level of the imperial examinations).
If he could become a county magistrate in the future, he would have had a taste of being an official.
Inn.
Fang Zelin sat cross-legged.
The surrounding Spiritual Power surged wildly into him, and the sword beside him was also frantically absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi.
Judging from their posture, it's as if they're competing to see who can absorb Spiritual Qi faster.
One night passed.
When Fang Zelin finished cultivating, the remaining Spiritual Qi in the room was completely absorbed by the sword beside him, leaving not a trace.
Fang Zelin opened his eyes and looked down at the sword.
This sword seems to have no limit to its ability to absorb Spiritual Qi.
I felt curious, but I didn't think much of it.
The more wondrous the sword, the better.
Once I practice the Treatise on the Supreme One's Response on the Response of the Supreme Being) more and achieve a spiritual connection with this precious sword, I should be able to unleash its full power.