Gao Wu Da Qin: You don't want your secret to be known, do you?

Chapter 53 A single righteous word can bring order to the world; a single unreliable word can bring chaos to the world.

The day of Lesser Cold coincided with the first day of the National Civil Service Examination for Arts.

The Great Cold period coincided with the final day of the national martial arts examination.

Therefore, the national civil service examinations have been said to begin in the Lesser Cold and end in the Greater Cold, with the saying that nothing is colder than the heart of a student and nothing is more bitter than the life of a scholar.

Killing Cow Lane.

"Qin Feng!"

"Let's go! The humanities exam is about to start!"

Zhang Beihai's voice came from outside the window.

Qin Feng hurriedly rolled open the window. Outside the balcony of his low-rent apartment on the 27th floor, a classic vintage flying car with a vintage feel was floating.

Zhang Beihai sat in the driver's seat of the flying car, wearing sunglasses, exuding the smugness of a successful man. "I took a day off specifically to accompany you to your exam! Get in the car!"

Qin Feng stared at the classic vintage flying car billowing and belching black smoke, muttering, "Wow, teacher, you're amazing! You actually have a flying car! Did you borrow it?"

Zhang Beihai laughed heartily, "Whether I lend it or not isn't important! What's important is that your teacher has really given you the utmost attention this time! Where are your things? Take them and let's go!"

Qin Feng picked up the Martial Arts Alliance's backpack, leaped onto the flying vehicle, and shouted, "Let's go! Let's go!!"

Zhang Beihai glanced at Qin Feng, "Seatbelt!"

Qin Feng asked, "Is it necessary?"

Zhang Beihai gently circled the thruster handle with his right hand, his voice booming, "Forward four, go!"

Zhang Beihai gave a sudden push, sending the accelerator handle to forward position four. The powerful thrust nearly threw Qin Feng off the flying car!

In Zhang Beihai's hands, an old antique that was about to end up in a museum was driven at the starting speed of a racing car, with violent black smoke filling the air behind it and leaving a long black trail in its wake.

"Holy crap! We crashed into it!"

"Don't panic! You need to have confidence in your instructor's driving skills!"

"This isn't a psychological issue of confidence! It's a survival issue—whether the student can even make it to the exam hall alive!"

"Don't worry, teacher. Back in the Space Force, I used to drive for the leaders! My driving skills are unparalleled!"

"Those teachers and leaders must be incredibly carefree!"

"Can't you speak properly?! Watch me rise like Thomas!"

"Holy crap, thank goodness I didn't eat breakfast! Otherwise I would have thrown it all up!"

"You haven't had breakfast? Why don't you go get some first?"

"No need! Breakfast is provided for the test takers. I saw the menu for special candidates yesterday, and the food was amazing! I reckon very few people will actually eat there. Teacher, you can come in with me later and have a meal there!"

"Great! Why not take advantage of this opportunity! We, teacher and student, can't let the Martial Arts Alliance's educational funds go to waste!"

"Damn! We crashed into each other!"

"What's the panic!"

"Teacher, are you sure we won't get a ticket? There are people behind us using high-beam radars to spot us!"

"The prerequisite for getting a ticket is that this car is mine! Look at the teacher's financial situation, do you look like someone who can afford a car? Oh!! Ready for takeoff..."

On the streets in the early morning, the old GG projectors have disappeared, replaced by streets full of blessings for the national civil service exam.

"A fleeting glimpse of brilliance, a triumphant victory in the national civil service exam! The Daqin Crafts Association wishes all students outstanding results!"

"Smile as you face the exam; success is within reach. The journey, filled with trials and tribulations, will forge your will. A hundred days of shared joys and sorrows will lead to brilliance. Daqin Heavy Industry wishes all candidates excellent results!"

"Constant dripping wears away a stone; the years of the college entrance examination are like a song, leaving no regrets. Brave the winds and waves, display your talents, and one day you will surely reach the top! Daqin Tianci Business Alliance wishes all candidates the best of luck."

"..."

Within Xianyang City, there are four examination halls: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Each examination hall is large enough to accommodate 400,000 candidates, and the four examination halls are sufficient to handle this year's million candidates.

The Xuanzi examination venue is located at the Xianyang Heavy Industry Stadium near the Fifth Ring Road. All candidates from outside the Seventh Ring Road will be sent here to take the exam on a local basis.

As the vintage car approached the examination site, more and more cars sped up, and even experienced drivers like Zhang Beihai slowed down.

Looking down, the dense crowds, speeding cars, and trains are enough to make one's scalp tingle.

Qin Feng couldn't help but exclaim, "So many people! There must be tens of thousands!"

Zhang Beihai said, "The Xuan-level examination hall has the largest number of people. After all, many of the people from other provinces live outside the Fifth Ring Road. This examination hall is mainly for people from other places, with at least 500,000 people. We are preparing to land."

The vintage car, trailing black smoke, landed in a blind spot. Zhang Beihai quickly grabbed Qin Feng and jumped out. "Hurry, we're getting a ticket!"

The two hurriedly jumped out of the car and headed towards the crowd, where they soon saw the specific procedures for the liberal arts exam.

The liberal arts exam is officially scheduled for three days, but in reality it only takes two.

The first day mainly consisted of candidates reporting, undergoing physical examinations, and entering the examination hall, along with some self-promotion by star candidates. After all, these star candidates had basically already been pre-selected by the various schools of thought. In such a nationally watched and important event, it was common practice to use star candidates to undermine one's own school. At any time, reputation, status, and influence are the pursuit of all forces, and the various schools of thought were no exception.

The next day, the liberal arts exam was held. The papers were graded immediately after the exam in the morning, and the results were announced. Those who did not meet the standard could leave, while those who met the standard could enter the second round of the debate stage. In this stage, they would randomly challenge three to thirty contestants to compete for the first place in each exam room.

On the third day, the top contestants from the four examination halls of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow were brought together for a public debate.

Looking at the exam rules, Zhang Beihai muttered, "Nothing different from previous years! Let's go, let's go inside and eat!"

Qin Feng and Zhang Beihai walked straight into the examination preparation hall.

The preparation hall is located outside the examination room, and in front of it is a large passageway that leads directly to the candidates' restaurant not far away.

The morning sunlight streamed through the glass walls of the gymnasium, filling the seven-story cafeteria for test takers to a full house. Students were eating with great enthusiasm, and long queues formed at the food pick-up points.

Faced with this situation, Zhang Beihai, who had originally planned to take advantage of the Martial Arts Alliance, gasped, "Heroes of the world, shameless ones are as numerous as hairs on a cow, it's astonishing! I'm afraid I won't be able to get breakfast here. Let's go out and eat."

Qin Feng pointed upstairs, "There are still seats up there!"

Zhang Beikaido, "Are there seats up there? Are you sure?"

Qin Feng said, "It's true! It's on the thirtieth floor."

Looking at his student's confident demeanor, Zhang Beihai was momentarily at a loss for words. "Isn't the exam cafeteria only on the bottom seven floors? Go to the thirtieth floor; it seems like all the floors above the thirtieth are private rooms."

However, when Qin Feng brought Zhang Beihai to the elevator, the Martial Arts Alliance employee smiled sweetly and said, "Hello, this is the special passage for celebrity examinees. If you would like to have a meal, please go downstairs."

Zhang Beihai tugged at Qin Feng's clothes, signaling him not to cause trouble here, as the Martial Alliance was not to be trifled with!

Qin Feng raised his hand and took out his research certificate. "Here!"

After the young woman across from me finished reading, her previously polite eyes suddenly turned into crescent shapes, and her face beamed with smiles. "Welcome to the Xuan-character examination hall! Your presence makes our examination hall truly honored! Please follow me!"

The young woman enthusiastically opened the elevator and respectfully invited Qin Feng to get up.

What happened at that moment made Zhang Beihai's eyes widen, and he was completely dumbfounded.

Oh my god, did my student use a mind control spell on this woman?

This is the passage for top-performing candidates, and they're letting us use it?

Is he a star candidate?

That's bullshit!

He's from Longcheng, and I'm his teacher. I've been teaching him for a year. How could I not know what he's like? I can tell what he's going to say just by looking at him with a frown!

If he can be a star candidate, I'll still be the commander of the Qin Space Force!

What Zhang Beihai found unacceptable was that the Martial Arts Alliance staff member opposite him walked ahead enthusiastically, helping to carry his bag and leading the way while introducing the various functions.

This is so sci-fi! I must not be fully awake!

On the thirtieth floor, in the private dining room for the star examinees, dozens of top chefs and hundreds of staff members stood ready.

On the contrary, there were no customers at all.

The young woman bowed deeply and took her leave, saying, "Please enjoy your meal! If you need anything, please let our staff know immediately!"

Looking at the dreamlike, high-end scene before him, Zhang Beihai felt a sudden wave of unease. He lowered his voice and said, "Feng, have we come to the wrong place?"

Qin Feng said, "How could that be? We came to the perfect spot!"

Looking at the large staff, Zhang Beihai asked, "Really? Are we the only two eating here?"

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Qin Feng thought for a moment, "Maybe it's because the other celebrity candidates have already eaten at home! Don't worry about it too much, come on, sit down!"

Qin Feng and Zhang Beihai had just sat down when a beautiful maid dressed in ancient women's clothing quickly brought over the menu.

Zhang Beihai sat there at a loss, all of this seemed too dreamlike to him.

After the maid in ancient costume left, Zhang Beihai finally couldn't sit still any longer and asked impatiently, "Are you really a celebrity examinee? Which of these fifty-six are you?!"

Qin Feng sipped his tea, "Half a move ahead of Heaven."

Zhang Beihai looked at Qin Feng suspiciously, "The one who caused so much trouble in Xianyang, turning the Court of Justice upside down, the most mysterious divine move, the one that defeated fate half a move—that's you?"

The delicious food has been served.

Qin Feng immediately started eating, saying repeatedly, "Just eat, why are you making so many things up, teacher!"

Looking at his student in this state, Zhang Beihai was deeply disturbed. How could his student be the one who angered Xianyang?

Do I have such promising students?

After a long pause, Zhang Beihai could only awkwardly laugh at himself, "I've never been to such a high-class place in my entire life. Thanks to you! I have to take a picture and post it on my WeChat Moments!"

Qin Feng just wants to show off his food.

Now, the first thing Qin Feng does every morning after waking up is to feed the little thing blood, a full 300cc, which the little thing drinks with great relish.

The deficiency of qi and blood must be replenished with nutrition, and such a good opportunity to replenish nutrition is rare.

Just as Qin Feng finished showing off his tenth reel, a holographic image appeared on the TV screen in front of him, and the program prompt at the top caught Qin Feng's attention.

[Breaking News!] Yin Yang School releases the "Surprising List: Life Annotations and Prophecies!"

Zhang Beihai's expression changed, and he pointed at the screen, "Finally, a stunning prophecy! Xiao Feng, this show is really good!"

Qin Feng didn't even look up and said, "What's so interesting about it!?"

Zhang Beihai said, "This 'Amazing Prophecy' is the grand finale of the annual 'Amazing List'! In this 'Amazing Prophecy,' the Yin-Yang School will give a fortune reading to each of the top ten on the list, predicting future events for each of them! You should know, the Yin-Yang School's fortune-telling is incredibly accurate! Normally, countless people ask them to tell their fortunes, but they won't. Only at this 'Amazing List' event will they be so generous as to tell the fortunes of the top ten prodigies!"

Qin Feng asked, "Don't those ranked tenth and below count?"

Zhang Beikaido: "No! Only the top ten count!"

Qin Feng looked somewhat disappointed, but inside he was overjoyed!

That's good! Just don't count me in, and don't make me a target of hatred! I get goosebumps whenever I hear the words "Yin Yang School" now, and I'm always worried that those bastards will cause trouble for me.

While eating, Qin Feng asked, "Are the fortune tellers from the Yin-Yang School accurate?"

Zhang Beikai said, "Looking at the fortune-telling poems of all the top masters on the list of extraordinary talents throughout history, over 90% of them have achieved the life accomplishments predicted by the Yin-Yang School. Their accuracy is unparalleled!"

Qin Feng was skeptical, but based on the principle that it wouldn't hurt to watch, he watched the video carefully.

On the screen, several terrifying cracks appeared in the sky, and countless mountains descended from the heavens. On the ground, floods, flames, meteorites, and natural disasters all converged!

Countless ordinary people died or were injured, and the world's strongest fell one after another.

Just then, amidst the raging torrents and flames, the back of a weathered and lonely scholar appeared.

He stands alone amidst fire and water, his back to the world, his left hand holding a peach branch, his right hand behind his back. The peach branch in his hand spreads into a peach grove, which becomes a paradise, saving people from fire and water.

The sky collapses, the earth sinks, the water is deep, the fire is scorching, Confucian scholars and Peach Blossom Spring are depicted in a background wallpaper that is deeply moving.

Then his name appeared on the screen: [Yi Sheng]. The Yin Yang School's comment: From all corners of the world to the Three Passes, I will bear all your karmic burdens. May you have a safe journey and not be trapped in these Hundred Thousand Mountains!

Upon seeing this, Qin Feng's eyes lit up. "Is this 'Don't be trapped in the Ten Thousand Mountains' a prediction and commentary on the fate of the [One Saint] by the Yin-Yang School?"

Zhang Beihai said, "Judging from this divination, [One Saint] truly lives up to his name. He is a saint in every sense of the word. For the sake of all living beings, he is willing to sacrifice himself."

On the screen, the figure of Yi Sheng quickly disappeared. In the end, dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed like dragons and snakes, thunder formed soldiers, and generals fell from the sky!

A young general, clad in crimson armor and wielding a thunderbolt-wielding spear, fought against heaven and earth, sweeping across the land. In an instant, countless demons fell one after another. Wherever his banners passed, his overwhelming army shattered the stars and galloped across the Milky Way.

The words "[Military Strategist, God of War]" appeared behind the general. The Yin-Yang School commented: "Yinglong secretly imparted the secrets of the heavens, and the Eight Trigrams Formation first appeared. The horse trampled the Qilian Mountains and rivers, and the army rose up in the Xuanhuang era, what can Heaven do!"

Qin Feng recognized the young general as Meng Yi, the younger brother of Meng Tian, ​​who was hailed as one of the empire's twin stars!

Thinking about Meng Yi's future in the Earth era, this annotation is just right for Meng Yi, which shows that the Yin-Yang School of fortune telling really has some tricks up its sleeve!

Qin Feng became increasingly interested in the Yin-Yang School's annotations. What kind of annotations would the Yin-Yang School have for him?

After Meng Yi, several figures whizzed past.

There are peerless warriors clad in armor, possessing strength that terrifies even ghosts and gods, wielding long swords and twin hammers at their waists, shattering mountains and rivers. The second god, the [Legalist Wild God], is described as: "The southern barbarians are unparalleled in their ferocity and bravery, their axes and hammers swift as the wind in the cold of night. The blazing sacred fire illuminates their journey; they vow not to return until they have slain the treacherous."

There are Confucian scholars in scholar's robes, swords at their sides, walking in the imperial court. The third of the Three Immortals, the "Confucian Immortal of Lofty Righteousness," is described as follows: A banished immortal who rides the clouds and mist, possessing profound understanding of all laws of heaven and earth. He fears not even a swarm of demons and monsters, his boundless spirit is unmatched by ten thousand men!

There is a wandering swordsman, a lean horseman, who roams the world amidst the turbidity of life. One of the Three Immortals, the [Mo Family Swordsman], annotation: Having languished in the mortal realm for decades, he has never opened his eyes to discuss heroes. Where the blade flashes, the sea is swallowed by whales; he vows to honor life and death with fleeting fame.

There is a carefree swordsman, drunk and carrying a wine jug, wielding a sharp blade, who has slain countless men. One of the Three Immortals, the "Miscellaneous Wine and Sword Immortal," with the annotation: Beyond the Kunlun Mystic Realm lies a hidden paradise, a grotto of Yin and Yang. He only asks where the True Lord resides, not seeking sword immortals in the martial world.

A crane soars over a cloud-covered cliff, while a young Taoist priest in a robe stands with his hands behind his back, observing the undulating sea of ​​clouds. The fourth Taoist, [Taoist Lord], is described as: "Controlling celestial beasts amidst the boundless void, his Eight Trigrams incantations conceal his sharp edge. He triumphs in exorcising ghosts and subduing demons, his immortal aura boundless."

The prince, adorned in luxurious furs, rode his horse, singing and laughing through the long street, surrounded by countless followers. The fourth Daoist, [Master of the Famous School], commented: "I alone am the first among men, the most superior in this world! What are you looking at! My actions as a Master of the Famous School would never be the same as yours."

A kind and gentle young man in simple clothes, carrying a medicine basket, wanders through the green mountains. The fourth path, [Farmer Daoist], is described with the annotation: For a thousand years, the legendary physician Qi Huang has revered Emperor Yan, regulating Yin and Yang through the eight extraordinary meridians. He skillfully alleviates the suffering of the people by dispelling all poisons, and his benevolent heart is ever-present in dispensing medicine.

Amidst a radiant starry sky, a young man stands atop a spaceship, his arms outstretched, embracing the universe. [The Daoist Master of the Mohist School], commentary: The Mohist School aspires to brave the storms of life; though lost, their land is scattered like stars. For millennia, the Mohist has dreamt of chivalry, willing to shed their blood to paint their masterpiece!

……

It's finally over; the top ten celebrities are all gone.

But the image on the screen did not disappear.

What happened?

Zhang Beihai and Qin Feng looked over at the same time.

Soon, the eleventh person appeared!

Above the dark city of Xianyang, the starry sky was dazzling, but a figure in black could be seen standing on the city wall, with his back to the common people and his long hair flying in the wind!

Then a line of text appeared behind him: "The strategist is half a game ahead of Heaven." The annotation reads: "One word of righteousness brings peace to the world; one word of arrogance brings chaos to the world. One word of anger makes the world fearful; one word of tranquility brings peace to the world."

Qin Feng thought to himself, "Damn it, they still haven't let me off the hook! They've stirred up another wave of hatred for me."

Moreover, the fortune-telling poem they gave me was incredibly exaggerated, as if a single word from me could destroy the world.

I, Qin, am truly impressed. Do you think I'd die if you Yin Yang School didn't mention me?

Ever since Dragon City, I've felt like you guys have been targeting me!

Does my existence, Qin Feng, hinder yours?

As long as I live, your entire sect will never be able to sleep at night.

Is it worth it for the entire sect to curse me?

Even if you're trying to boost your KPIs, can you at least have someone else do it? You keep taking advantage of me, what if you end up taking everything from me?

Looking at his own image, Qin Feng felt not only a headache but also visual discomfort.

"Who the hell edited this video?"

"Why did you only edit out a back view? Why didn't you cut out my handsome face?!"

"Is the Martial Arts Alliance always this sloppy when organizing a competition?"

Compared to the previous promotional videos featuring one saint, two gods, three immortals, and four Daoists, with their frame-per-second 4080P quality, my ink-wash style feels like it was rushed out and hastily sewn on, exuding a cheap feel. It can even be said that it doesn't have the same style as those previous ones.

However, from the perspective of the Yin-Yang School, it's not fair to blame them for their poor performance. It's simply because the face shown at the station wasn't Qin Feng's real face. If we had shown that fake face, you probably wouldn't have been happy. But if we had shown the real face, the people of Xianyang probably wouldn't have recognized it. So the Yin-Yang School cleverly used a back view with a static background and that was it.

(End of this chapter)