Words Strategize for the World

The next day in class, Fang Wei did not tell the teacher his secret, but prepared to keep it to himself.

After class at noon, Zhou Yi told Fang Wei that Qu Yashi was looking for him.

Fang Wei was still wondering if Qu Yashi had returned when Qu Yashi came looking for him. It was perfect.

Following the route indicated by the Book of Changes, Fang Wei quickly arrived outside Qu Yashi's study.

Fang Wei knocked on the door and only entered the study after hearing "Come in."

Besides Qu Yashi, there were two other young men in the study. One was dressed like a scholar, and the other was dressed in a martial outfit; their identities were unknown.

Upon seeing Fang Wei enter, Qu Yashi said to the two men, "Alright, Zhang Fengyi, Jin Jifang, you can go back now!"

"Yes, teacher." After saying that, the two got up and left.

Qu Yashi pointed to the stool in front of the table and said, "Fang Wei, you're here. Please sit down."

"Thank you, Mr. Qu," Fang Wei said, walking towards the stool.

Just as Qu Yashi finished speaking, the man named Zhang Fengyi stopped and turned to look at Fang Wei.

After Zhang Fengyi and Jin Jifang left and closed the door, Qu Yashi said, "I heard from Zhou Yi that you came to see me?"

Fang Wei took out the jade pendant and handed it to Qu Yashi, saying, "Yes, I have come to return this to Qu Yashi."

Qu Yashi accepted the jade pendant: "Will you still call me Qu Yashi?"

Fang Wei reacted instantly and said, "Teacher."

Qu Yashi laughed and said, "Alright, alright. Even if you don't contact me soon, I will."

Upon hearing Qu Yashi's words, Fang Wei asked in confusion, "What does the teacher want with me?"

Qu Yashi stroked his beard gently and then said, "On the day the scholars were selected, I saw something resembling a snake surrounding you. I wonder what words you were writing then?"

Fang Wei thought to himself, "Qu Yashi doesn't even recognize a dragon. Does that mean there are no legends about dragons on the Yongping Continent?"

"Teacher, this thing is called a dragon. The character I wrote is also 'dragon'."

"dragon?"

Qu Yashi frowned in thought. But no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't recall what a dragon was.

What is a dragon?

Upon hearing Qu Yashi's question, Fang Wei finally understood: there really were no dragons on the Yongping Continent. Therefore, Fang Wei explained to Qu Yashi what dragons were.

"The dragon is the chief of all scaled creatures. It can be hidden or visible, small or large, short or long. It ascends to the sky at the spring equinox and dives into the abyss at the autumn equinox. It stirs up clouds and spews mist, concealing its form; it soars through the universe and lurks within the waves."

"Oh? Dragons...are they really that magical?" Qu Yashi couldn't believe it.

"Yes, teacher. Dragons are truly amazing," Fang Wei said firmly.

"Dragons are not only magical, but are also often used as a metaphor for people. They can be hidden or visible, small or large, short or long. This means that people need to be like dragons, patient and waiting for the right moment to strike, and then soaring through the sky. To live is to be like a dragon."

After Fang Wei finished speaking, he stopped and looked at Qu Yashi. However, Qu Yashi's eyes were deep at this moment, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Suddenly, an aura emanated from Qu Yashi, and then the aura continued to rise.

Fang Wei was originally sitting opposite Qu Yashi's desk, but as Qu Yashi's aura continued to rise, Fang Wei was pushed away.

Fang Wei had never seen this scene before.

When Fang Wei was at a loss for what to do, Qu Yashi's momentum reached its peak, and then Qu Yashi picked up the pen on the table and started writing.

In less than two breaths, a loud "roar" was heard. A giant golden serpent, like a dragon, coiled around Qu Yashi.

The golden serpent was dazzling. After circling Qu Yashi three times, it soared up and burst out of the roof.

After the giant golden serpent burst out of the roof, it did not stop, but continued to rush into the sky.

However, the golden serpent was not a real dragon. Before its energy was exhausted, the golden serpent let out a huge roar.

"hold head high……"

The shout was so loud that it could be heard clearly throughout the entire Zhongyuan Prefecture.

Everyone looked up and saw a giant golden snake flying into the sky.

Such a strange phenomenon was unheard of, and everyone was extremely surprised.

Lacking the energy to sustain itself, the golden serpent eventually dissipated into the air.

Fang Wei, who was in Qu Yashi's study, was also dumbfounded when he saw such a magical scene.

"This phenomenon is too exaggerated!" Fang Wei said unconsciously.

Soon, Qu Yashi's aura gradually dissipated from its peak, eventually returning to calm.

Once the tension had completely subsided, Qu Yashi sat down and beckoned Fang Wei over.

After Fang Wei sat down, Qu Yashi said, "It's truly remarkable that you've achieved a breakthrough in your old age."

"Teacher, you just broke through?" Fang Wei was puzzled. They had only chatted for a few minutes, and he hadn't expected that she would break through. So breaking through wasn't as difficult as he had imagined?

"Yes. It's all thanks to you."

"Me?" Fang Wei didn't understand what Qu Yashi's breakthrough had to do with him.

After Qu Yashi explained in detail, Fang Wei finally understood. Qu Yashi had been stuck at the peak of the third level of the general rank for many years, unable to break through.

Breaking through to the prefecture level is a hurdle; it requires understanding the universe and comprehending one's own rules.

This rule differs from the rules of heaven and earth. The rules that a refined person understands are their own, profound and mysterious, and can only be grasped intuitively, not explained in words. It's like a young person in their twenties who has no principles, upon entering their thirties, must establish principles for themselves. This is what the ancient saying means by "at thirty, one stands firm."

The same applies to refined individuals; without establishing their own rules, they cannot break through limitations.

When Fang Wei spoke of dragons, Qu Yashi was utterly bewildered. This was because Qu Yashi didn't know what a dragon was and couldn't grasp its meaning.

But when Fang Wei said that people should be like dragons, patiently waiting for their moment to strike, and then soaring into the sky, Qu Yashi thought of himself.

He became a scholar at 16, entered the law level at 18, entered the general level at 30, and reached the peak of the third level of the general level at 38. Since then, he has been unable to break through.

Through Fang Wei's words, Qu Yashi understood why he couldn't reach the Earth-level realm. Now that he understood, he naturally broke through.

"So this is all thanks to you."

"This is the teacher's own understanding, and it has nothing to do with anything else. However, I have some questions about refined scholars that I would like to ask the teacher."

"Go ahead," Qu Yashi said, not one to fuss over details. Helping Fang Wei was what truly mattered.

Fang Wei first raised two crucial questions. First, how to detach the text from the paper when using rhythmic manipulation? Second, how to enter the legal realm?

Both of these problems were ones that Qu Yashi had experienced, and Qu Yashi's explanations were very easy to understand.

It turns out that stepping away from paper signifies entering the realm of law. Fang Wei and his group are currently only at the beginner level.

To break free from paper, one must control the rhythm of words to the point of complete freedom.

What does it mean to do whatever you want?

It means you don't need to think; the intention arises, and the words flow naturally. It's a process that only requires practice. Of course, the time it takes can vary from person to person. It can be as quick as one or two months, or as slow as three to five years.

After these two questions were resolved, Fang Wei asked whether the rhythm would fluctuate due to the font or writing style.

After asking the question, Qu Yashi thought for a long time before shaking his head.

Fang Wei thought that Qu Yashi's shaking his head meant no, but after Qu Yashi said it, he realized that he himself did not know and had never heard anyone say it.

Since no one knows the answer to this question, Fang Wei will simply keep it as his own secret.