The Great Seminary

Chapter 224 Interesting Anecdotes (Part 1)

The mountain road is steep.

Seeing Zhen Ciyun stagger, Zhang Gui activated the "Great Intersection of Celestial Phenomena and Geography" within his body and unleashed the power of "Autumn Begins".

In an instant

A sense of coolness rose in Zhen Ciyun's heart.

At the same time, she heard what sounded like cicadas chirping in her ears, which immediately brought her back to her senses and calmed her mind.

Guessing that this was Zhang Gui's help, Zhen Ciyun sighed.

"I originally thought that my skill in 'entering a meditative state' had reached a state of profound understanding."

I never expected him to reveal his true colors when faced with a major crisis; I have to thank you for that.

"You're welcome."

Zhang Gui smiled calmly.

"As the old saying goes, 'He who can remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses before him is worthy of being called a general.'"

If the collapse of a single mountain can cause such a disaster, how much more so the collapse of a nation and its people.

Zhen Ciyun seemed to want to say something more, but she was too tired to continue and ultimately fell silent.

The area at the foot of Tianyuan Mountain is deserted.

There were few trees in the distance, but the grass stretched as far as the eye could see.

Whenever the wind blows, millions of blades of grass ripple, creating a magnificent sight resembling "vast blue waves rising from the sea."

Zhang Gui and Zhen Ciyun climbed the steps under the moonlight and arrived at the door of 'Xianhezhai'.

Zhang Gui casually reached out and pushed open the side door, then stepped inside.

Upon entering the bamboo forest, he softly praised:

"The Zhen family of Huayu truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient and prestigious clan; they have considerable influence in Yuanshan."

When I first entered 'Xianhezhai', I paid a toll of three thousand taels of gold.

This time, however, you came in so brazenly, following Consort Zhen.

"This is not about the face of our Huayu Zhen family, but about the face that Baoshan Angyue gave you as a domino."

"The daughter of the 'True Prime Minister' of the grasslands and Princess Yuanshan, do you think this is a joke?"

Zhang Gui touched the dominoes hanging casually at his waist and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

"I see.

Yuan Shanren's attitude towards you scions of Ming and Song aristocratic families wasn't as good as I had imagined.

"It's true that it's not good, but it's not that bad either."

It's just imitating historical stories of 'combining kindness and severity'.

The Princess Heshuo who just treated us to a banquet was very kind of her.

As for 'prestige', it refers to the dignity and authority of the teacher.
Mr. Huaihe recruited many outstanding scholars from Yuanshan into his "Xianhezhai" and appointed them as teachers.

"Once we have the title of master and apprentice, they can discipline us however they want."

The two talked in hushed tones as they followed the stone path through the bamboo forest.

We arrived at the rows of well-constructed schools and dormitories.

At this time, lights were on in many houses.

A commotion erupted.

"It seems that news of the fall of Yanjing has already reached the study."

However, this place is indeed 'strictly governed'; it feels like the sons of the powerful and wealthy in Yuanshan are even more law-abiding than the people of the Ming and Song dynasties.

Such a great victory, yet they only dared to make a ruckus in their study.

There were also many students, pageboys, and maids walking around outside.

Zhen Ciyun carefully avoided acquaintances and lowered her voice to say:

"That's natural.

Most of us Ming and Song dynasty disciples were there voluntarily, "inviting the enemy into the trap."

The sons of powerful and influential families from Yuanshan who lived in Xianhezhai were selected by their "Eternal Heaven".

You know how prestigious Changsheng Tiemu is on the grasslands.

These sons of powerful and influential families from Yuanshan naturally dared not act recklessly in the study.

They walked for quite a while as they talked.

Avoiding the dim lights of 'Xianhezhai', the two arrived at a row of narrow, dark houses that were close to the south wall.

"This place was originally where students would 'quietly retreat'. It was called 'Senrishasha' (断离舍)."

"Let Zhang Jiujiang reserve one room for now."

Zhen Ciyun stopped and stood by the door of the third room on the west side.

He knocked a few times, and was about to speak when Zhang Gui stopped him.

"May I knock on the door, Noble Lady Zhen?"

"Then I'll go back to my room to rest."

The address is 'Water Character 23rd House'.

You can come see me when you have time.

“Okay,” Zhang Gui said dryly, after a moment of surprise.

"Furthermore, since it was Mr. Huaihe who made the promise, we should be able to return to Ming Song in the first month of the lunar calendar."

"Can I come to Zhihai Town to find you then?"

Zhen Ciyun blinked her big, watery eyes and asked expectantly.

In this situation, Zhang Gui could only force a smile and say:
"That would be very welcome."

I'm afraid that when the time comes, I'll be at Prince Zhen's temporary residence on Fresh Velvet Island and won't be able to see you.

"Fresh Rong Island, alas, even Yanjing has fallen, and the country is on the verge of collapse."

The Ming and Song dynasties no longer had the time to continue acting as rulers for foreign lands and rebuilding their territories.

So we don't know if Prince Zhen's temporary residence will still exist by then.

In short, as long as you welcome it, that's fine.

A world of extraordinary wonders.

According to Zhen Ciyun, even the temporary residence of Prince Shizhen might not be there by January.

Zhang Gui couldn't help but think of Mr. Yin and Tao Yaoyao, two mysterious and unpredictable true disciples of the ancient sect, who were living in the Xingzai.

Unexpectedly, the moment the name 'Tao Yaoyao' came to mind, he felt a sudden darkness before his eyes.

The world has changed, and now people are standing on a mountain where the wind howls.

Before my eyes are nothing but bones forming tree trunks, and flesh and blood turning into buds—human faces embroidered with peach blossoms!
In an instant, within Zhang Gui's body, various divine energy channels circulated: "Swallowing crows, drinking from rivers, water and fire harmonizing... herbs circulating life force, flames burning gold, Tai Sui entering the divine realm..."

It automatically retrieved the original ability 'Black God Explosive Weapon Master's Complete Technique'!

Beside the empty and desolate "Duanli She" in Xianhezhai.

Zhen Ciyun, who was saying goodbye to Zhang Gui, saw him suddenly freeze.

Then three heads grew from his neck, and six arms grew from his ribs!
His body swelled up as if inflated, his pores spewing out scorching steam from magma, and his flesh and blood turned into metal!
His eyes widened in shock.

But then Zhang Gui, who had grown to a towering golden body, suddenly shrank back to the size of an ordinary person, like a deflated balloon.

"What strange thing are you doing now!"

Zhen Ciyun stared in utter horror at the naked Zhang Gui and roared in a low voice.

"Just now, because of what you said, I thought of two people."

As a result, a sudden sensation arose in his mind, and his spirit plunged into an illusion.

Under the stress, the divine clusters in its bloodline spontaneously evolved into their true form.

Only then did they escape the illusion.

As Zhang Gui picked up his tattered clothes, he spoke frankly and without any reservations.

Zhen Ciyun was stunned upon hearing this.

Just then, a commotion arose in the distance.

"Although you only manifested a small part of your true form just now, you didn't make a big fuss."

However, it won't be as if nothing happened and that's all been forgotten.

After arriving in the Great Wolf Capital, I often dressed as a man to explore the exotic sights and sights of the inner city.

"Come back to your room with me and change your clothes."

"Thank you, thank you so much."

Given Zhang Gui's current appearance and situation, a slight misstep could lead to him being captured naked in the scholarly atmosphere of the capital city.

The thought that after he becomes a god or saint in the future, he might leave such an "interesting story" in the annals of history.

Even with his carefree and self-centered personality, he still felt a chill run down his spine.

With a face full of gratitude, he followed Zhen Ciyun's guidance and groped his way through the darkness into the 'Water Character Twenty-Three Dormitory'.

(End of this chapter)