Chapter 57

The Hall of Eternity seemed very quiet.

Everyone was somewhat silent, looking at Gu Jinnian and Su Huaiyu.

Gu Jinnian's previous answer had earned their admiration.

But Su Huaiyu's answer left everyone speechless.

Saying you remember the top ten mountains is acceptable, people can accept that you read a lot of books.

But saying you know the 365th famous mountain is a bit exaggerated, right?

On the podium.

Su Wenjing was momentarily speechless but ultimately didn't say much more.

At this moment, even heartfelt words couldn't be expressed.

He simply stood up and said to everyone,

"Go to your accommodations first, the book boy outside will lead you there."

"Your first class will be tomorrow."

Su Wenjing spoke, then got up and left, not wanting to stay any longer.

Not for a moment.

"Master, wasn't this the first lesson?"

Gu Jinnian asked Su Wenjing.

This question made everyone quiet again.

The descendants of military generals couldn't help but give Gu Jinnian a thumbs up.

The descendants of civil officials, however, frowned, thinking Gu Jinnian was a bit too bold.

However, Su Wenjing didn't speak but instead smiled meaningfully and left.

Su Wenjing left.

Unfortunately, there was no trace of resentment.

For a moment, Gu Jinnian didn't know whether to praise Su Wenjing's noble character or not.

But from this, it could be seen that Su Wenjing was truly different from ordinary people.

The breadth of a semi-sage is indeed great.

After Su Wenjing left.

Wang Fugui finally spoke.

"Brother Su, how did you know that Xiaoyue Mountain is ranked 365th?"

Wang Fugui couldn't help but be curious.

This ranking was too far, and there was no corresponding book, right?

After all, who would do such a test for no reason?

As Wang Fugui spoke, everyone became curious.

However, Gu Jinnian calmly replied,

"Then how can you be sure that Xiaoyue Mountain is not the 365th?"

Gu Jinnian's words were an answer on behalf of Su Huaiyu.

To be honest, if you said the top hundred, Gu Jinnian would believe it.

But saying the 365th, Gu Jinnian really didn't believe it.

Su Huaiyu's method was simple: since you don't know and I don't know, if you think I'm wrong, show me the evidence. If you can't provide evidence, you can't deny that I'm wrong.

Upon hearing this, everyone was enlightened.

Su Huaiyu then spoke slightly.

"Indeed, Your Highness."

He acknowledged Gu Jinnian's words.

"Alright."

"Go pick your accommodations quickly."

Gu Jinnian stood up. For someone who had been to university, the first thing to do upon enrollment was not to show off but to pick a dormitory.

Soon, everyone stood up and followed the book boy outside to their accommodations.

About half an hour later.

Everyone arrived at their accommodations.

All the students lived in one area, fortunately, in single rooms. Of course, if they wished, they could share with others.

The accommodation environment of Daxia Academy resembled a super-large quadrangle courtyard, and it was in the shape of a square, with four layers inside and out. Each room was the same size, and the central area was very spacious, serving as a gathering place for students.

There were twelve pavilions for playing chess and writing.

"Gentlemen."

"This is the northern part of the academy. The lecture hall is in the eastern area, the southern area is the Scripture Hall, where a lecture is held once a month, and the masters will notify you in advance."

"The western area is the garden and lake, where you can relax and read during your free time. The dining area is also in the western region."

The book boy introduced the accommodations.

At the same time, two groups of people appeared from behind.

One group was from the Hall of Pilgrimage, and the other from the Hall of Knowledge.

At a glance, the Hall of Pilgrimage had more people, about seventy to eighty, while the Hall of Knowledge had fewer, about forty.

In total, Daxia Academy admitted about two hundred people this time.

However, most of these people were descendants of civil officials or noble families. If we had to say, these were the students Daxia Academy needed.

People like those from the Immortal Path, Buddhist sects, and Gu Jinnian, according to previous requirements, might not have been admitted.

Of course, this was aside from the timeless articles.

However, Gu Jinnian's gaze fell on one person for a moment.

It was the first person who walked the civilian path.

He was dressed simply, in his early thirties, and his age made him stand out from the others.

However, he had a rare aura.

A feeling of being untainted by the mire.

Gu Jinnian looked at him.

The other person seemed to sense it, met his gaze, nodded, and bowed slightly, neither humble nor arrogant.

Gu Jinnian also bowed slightly, acknowledging him.

Soon.

The book boy took out the keys to the dormitories and distributed them randomly, one to each person.

The dormitories were divided into four layers, named Heaven, Earth, Mystery, and Yellow, and then further divided into numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.

Gu Jinnian got the key to Earth No. 7.

Wang Fugui got Earth No. 12, a bit of a distance away, but not a problem.

Su Huaiyu got Earth No. 19, which was a bit far.

At this moment, Zhao Siqing's voice rang out.

"Brother Jinnian, I'm in Earth No. 6, and Sister Shangguan is in Earth No. 8. We really have a connection."

As Zhao Siqing spoke.

Gu Jinnian was slightly surprised and glanced around. Indeed, it was quite a coincidence.

"Brother Jinnian, I'll come to see you when I have nothing to do at night. What time do you usually sleep?"

Zhao Siqing spoke directly, without any ulterior motives.

But this statement sounded a bit strange to everyone else.

Many people looked at him with envy, and a few with resentment.

After all, out of the two hundred people in the academy, there were only about ten women, and the two prettiest were next to Gu Jinnian, which was truly enviable.

For Gu Jinnian, seeing the resentment, he immediately changed his attitude.

"No problem."

"I usually don't sleep."

"You can come to see me whenever you want, and you can bring your sister too. I love having deep conversations."

Gu Jinnian said seriously.

For a moment, Xu Yaxia, Shangguan Baiyu, Xu Changge, and others were stunned.

Especially Shangguan Baiyu.

What does it mean to bring your sister too?

However, this statement didn't seem to have any major issues, leaving Shangguan Baiyu at a loss for words.

Resentment arose.

Gu Jinnian didn't think much about it and walked directly to his accommodation.

Inside, the bed was already made, and some toiletries were provided. Clothes and other items would be delivered by the book boys after the family members sent them.

Walking into the room.

Gu Jinnian closed the door and lay down.

There was nothing to do in the afternoon, so he might as well get some sleep.

If something happened at night, wouldn't it be a loss?

Thus.

Away from the noise, Gu Jinnian gradually fell asleep.

After an unknown amount of time.

Suddenly.

A knock on the door sounded.

Knock, knock.

Knock, knock.

The knocking was urgent, waking Gu Jinnian instantly.

"Who is it?"

Gu Jinnian got up from the bed, didn't bother to tidy up, and opened the door, curious who had come.

When the door opened.

A familiar figure appeared.

It was his sixth uncle.

Gu Ningya.

"Big nephew."

"It's me."

Gu Ningya was wearing a robe of the Lantern Corps, but the knife on his waist was gone. He was holding a wooden box and smiling at him.

"Sixth Uncle, why are you here?"

Looking at his sixth uncle, Gu Jinnian glanced at the sky. He had slept for about two hours, and the sky was slightly dark.

"Good news."

Gu Ningya walked directly into the room and closed the door.

"What is it, Sixth Uncle?"

Seeing his sixth uncle's sudden visit, Gu Jinnian was genuinely curious.

Especially with the wooden box, he didn't know what it was for.

"Jinnian, this is what the old man asked me to bring you."

"Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill."

"Freshly refined by the Changchun Daoist Temple, you are truly blessed."

Gu Ningya placed the wooden box on the table.

Then he opened it.

Inside the wooden box were twelve jade bottles, each containing a pill.

"Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill?"

Gu Jinnian frowned slightly, and information quickly appeared in his mind.

The Changchun Daoist Temple was a famous immortal sect known for alchemy.

The Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill was one of the three famous pills of the Changchun Daoist Temple, refined only once every sixty years.

Each batch wouldn't produce many, usually around 108 pills.

Each Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill was extremely valuable, something that money couldn't buy.

It was only provided to the royal family.

This treasure pill, when consumed, could nourish the body, strengthen the foundation, and improve physical constitution, with almost no side effects.

The Daoist Temple kept half, and the remaining half was mostly provided to the royal family. Those who could enjoy this pill were usually the crown prince or someone of similar status.

"The Changchun Daoist Temple opened three furnaces this time, and the court provided a large amount of medicinal materials, demanding one furnace."

"The old man got six, and the emperor gave you six more, making a total of twelve."

"Even your sixth uncle can't get this. Remember, you can only take one at a time. After taking one, wait until the effects are fully absorbed before taking the next one. Otherwise, the effects will overlap, and it will be a waste, understand?"

Gu Ningya explained the origin of the pill.

"Understood."

Hearing this, Gu Jinnian nodded.

This was indeed a timely gift. He had just thought about practicing martial arts more, and the family sent him such a good thing.

Indeed, having a background made a difference. If his status wasn't good, he would have to pay a huge price.

However, Gu Jinnian didn't place much importance on the pills.

Instead, he looked at Gu Ningya and asked,

"Sixth Uncle."

"How was the matter with the crown prince resolved?"

Gu Jinnian asked.

He had been thinking about this matter recently.

Because of Cheng Ming, the crown prince was removed from his regency. Gu Jinnian knew there must be other reasons.

It couldn't be just because of him that the crown prince was removed from his regency.

But the trigger was him, which made Gu Jinnian think deeply.

"Big nephew, who cares about the crown prince's affairs now?"

"The flood in Jiangning County is severe, and the court is focused on this."

"The situation is extremely dire, and it could lead to a major disaster. The crown prince's matter might be a deliberate warning from the emperor. After all, it's his own son; would he really act recklessly?"

Gu Ningya seemed indifferent.

Perhaps he saw through it, or perhaps he had a 'it's none of my business' attitude and didn't care.

"The flood in Jiangning County is severe?"

Indeed, hearing this, Gu Jinnian was somewhat surprised.

"Yes."

"The flood has inundated tens of thousands of acres of farmland. The court is urgently allocating funds for disaster relief and has sent troops."

"If nothing new happens, it will be fine."

"But if something else happens, it will be a complete mess."

Gu Ningya's tone was no longer casual.

"Indeed, it's a mess."

Gu Jinnian muttered. His sixth uncle, as the deputy commander of the Lantern Corps, definitely knew more than him.

Even more than the emperor in some details.

If his tone was casual, it would be one thing, but his serious tone was concerning.

"Big nephew, this has nothing to do with you. If the sky falls, the six ministries will hold it up. Don't treat these people as fools."

"They will find a way to solve it."

"Jinnian, I won't stay long. Mr. Wenjing has a rule that I can only stay for the duration of a stick of incense."

"Remember, wait until the effects are fully absorbed before taking the next pill. Taking more won't harm you, but it will be a waste."

"One Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill is worth ten thousand taels of gold."

Gu Ningya quickly explained some matters.

After speaking, he stood up and left.

"Take care, Sixth Uncle."

Gu Jinnian nodded and saw his sixth uncle off.

His gaze then fell on the wooden box.