You call this the way of the sword?

He had been kicked all the way to the capital.

After a brief moment of surprise, Yang Qingfeng quickly calmed down and first activated the Divine Communication Talisman to inform Qiao Wanyi.

During the communication, Qiao Wanyi let out a series of "heartbreaking" moans, just like a cat rolling around at the door when its owner is away on a long trip, repeatedly begging for affection.

Yang Qingfeng chose to cut off the communication directly, because it was too far away to coax them.

Looking up, the four gilded characters of Yu Xia Academy gleamed in the sunlight.

The highest institution of learning in the Yu and Xia dynasties, known as the state religion.

As the empire's premier training ground, the scale of the state religion far exceeds imagination.

Its gate is nine zhang high and a hundred meters wide, majestic and solemn like a mountain, simple and heavy yet full of artistic beauty. Auspicious clouds are visible as if reflected in the sky, and dragons and phoenixes are carved and painted in lifelike detail.

This metaphor signifies that the students of Yuxia will become dragons and phoenixes, and one day soar high in the heavens.

From a distance, the city walls on both sides seem endless, forming an independent city within a city, a national educational institution.

In front of the gate is a bustling and orderly square market.

The market has shops, stalls, arenas, entertainment venues, and a self-service ranking board that integrates functions such as bounties, transactions, and tasks.

The most important places are the exchange and the teleportation array, located at the border between the academy and the market.

Yang Qingfeng stood next to the teleportation array and turned his head to see the words "Desheng" on the exchange.

These two words startled him, just like when Qiao Lie stood frozen in front of Desheng Building. However, Yang Qingfeng was better than Qiao Lie; he didn't care about Xiao Bingning's identity.

Looking further into the courtyard, one sees a shimmering, mirror-like doorway.

While the outside world cannot see what is happening inside the academy, countless cultivators come and go. They do not wear the uniform robes of the state religion, but only brooches that symbolize their status.

Yang Qingfeng observed for a while and then understood that only those wearing brooches could enter and exit the National Church.

Liu Changge had given him quite a few things before, but Yang Qingfeng hadn't had time to look at them carefully. He only opened his cultivation space to take inventory now.

The state government and the Sha family paid an apology of fifty million.

Two inquiry scrolls from the cabinet and the military.

A cultivation cave bestowed by the empire.

There are also 50000 reserve contribution points from the national education system.

Seeing so many zeros suddenly appear in his savings account, Yang Qingfeng felt dizzy and lightheaded. His blood rushed to his head uncontrollably, and he felt as if his soul was about to float away.

"Indeed, money is always the most tangible thing..."

When Yang Qingfeng looked at the two scrolls of the Dao Inquiry, his heart was no longer stirred.

Although this thing is expensive, you can't sell it. Once you've used it, it's gone. It's better to have money in your pocket so you don't have to worry. You'll only have the courage to go out for a drink and have fun if you suddenly feel like it.

In addition, the key to the cultivation cave is a token.

The token is made of pure wood and has an unremarkable appearance. According to Liu Changge, once a foothold is found, one only needs to inject magic power to travel to and from the cave using the token.

Cultivation caves have many uses, such as accelerating meditation, planting medicinal herbs, increasing the success rate of weapon crafting and pill refining, and it is said that there is also a very small chance of learning skills.

The specific benefits are currently unknown, and it's not advisable to try them out now.

Finally, there are the reserve contribution points given by the national education system.

Yang Qingfeng had already asked Liu Changge what reserve points were.

In layman's terms, the points aren't given away for free; you still have to earn them yourself. However, when you earn contribution points, reserve points are also redeemed at the same time, which is equivalent to doubling your contribution points until all reserve points are redeemed.

Contribution points are the common currency within the National Academy. There are many ways to obtain them, but the most common way is by completing dungeons. They are used to cover the most basic food and lodging expenses in the academy, so contribution points are also called dungeon points.

In short, contribution points are money, stored in the National Education Brooch.

Although small, the National Education Brooch is exquisitely designed and serves as a symbol of status. It is effective not only in National Education institutions but also has a certain influence in other places.

Yang Qingfeng infused his magic to activate the brooch, and after putting it on his chest, he felt his back become much stiffer for some reason.

"The capital city, the state religion, and the path to becoming a top-tier master."

Yang Qingfeng gazed at the four characters of Yu Xia Academy, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Let's set two small goals first. Reach level 30 and find a way to sublimate my Dao Body!"

As soon as I stepped through the gates of the National Religion, a fragrant breeze wafted over me.

"Hey, class of 17, you're a new student this year, right?"

Suddenly, a pinkish-white light blocked my view.

Yang Qingfeng's thoughts were abruptly interrupted, and he didn't even have time to glance at the scene inside the mansion.

Before him stood a tall, slender senior sister in a pink and white dress. Her gentle demeanor, as soft as her eyes and voice, made Yang Qingfeng's heart flutter. He was subconsciously drawn to her smiling eyes.

"Yang Qingfeng... Junior Brother Yang, my name is Li Qingxuan, you should call me Senior Sister."

Yang Qingfeng was wearing the simple, clean, and handsome robes of Wendao Caotang. His youthful appearance and relatively low rank made him quite eye-catching.

Just as Li Qingxuan was about to go out, she suddenly caught sight of Yang Qingfeng, which piqued her curiosity. Seeing that Yang Qingfeng was staring at her intently, she didn't get annoyed but smiled, her tone becoming even gentler: "There are still six days until the grand opening of the manor to welcome the new family. Why didn't you stay home and spend more time with your parents? You came here early!"

Yang Qingfeng then came to his senses and asked with some surprise, "Senior Sister Li's Dao Body... seems a bit strange?"

Li Qingxuan's eyes brightened slightly, and she said with considerable surprise, "You're quite perceptive."

"Yes, my Dao body is quite special, it has a slight alluring effect, but don't worry, senior sister won't devour you whole."

As she spoke, Li Qingxuan smiled radiantly, her beauty beyond compare.

She seemed harmless, but Yang Qingfeng sensed that she was dangerous.

She can create a charm effect on those around her without using any skills. What would it be like if she used her skills?

It's no joke that national educational institutions are full of hidden talents.

Yang Qingfeng suppressed his curiosity and took a step back as if to offer a polite bow. "Newly promoted Yang Qingfeng greets Senior Sister Li. I apologize for any offense I may have caused earlier."

Li Qingxuan accepted the greeting readily, revealing an expression of enjoyment: "Hmm~~~~ So this is what it feels like to be a senior sister. Not bad, not bad, Junior Brother Yang is very well-behaved. Since you're so well-behaved, I'll take pity on you and guide you."

"Has your accommodation been arranged?"

Yang Qingfeng initially wanted to decline, but upon hearing about where he would be staying, he immediately faced a dilemma.

Suddenly being kicked into the academy wasn't so bad, but he had no idea what the rules were or where to go to practice.

Now that I have a senior sister to guide me, it saves me a lot of time.

While pondering, Yang Qingfeng truthfully said, "To be honest, Senior Sister, I have only been in the capital for a short time and do not know where to go. If Senior Sister does not mind, please tell me where to stay and where to play games."

"Never give up, never give up, of course we won't give up."

Li Qingxuan was in high spirits and teased with a mischievous smile, "You're so good-looking, how could your senior sister dislike you? Not only will I take you to do dungeons, but I'll even cultivate with you if you want."