Chapter 699: Confucius Temple's Exam! A Century's Prodigy! (Part 4)

He knew why the three were so enthusiastic and courteous; it was merely to flatter him and let him build a bridge to meet his ‘life-and-death friend’, Chu Ming.

Ji Wujiang looked at the three, then at Chu Ming, his eyes flashing.

The three couldn’t know that the Qi Sea Realm Perfection Powerhouse they wished to connect with as a life-and-death friend was the white-robed youth right before them…

“Brother Ji, Chu Xiaoyou, please be seated.”

“I’ve long heard that the Golden List toppers of the Qin Dynasty have extraordinary demeanor. Today, meeting Chu Xiaoyou, he truly is a sight to behold.”

Wuding Sheng was not good at giving compliments, and his compliments were off the mark.

Because, according to what the outside world knew, Chu Ming indeed made it to the Golden List, but was interrupted, at best considered half a Golden List topper.

Baihong Nanyou glanced at Wuding Sheng, and only then did Wuding Sheng realize what he meant.

“Chu Xiaoyou, it’s our first meeting, and I have nothing good to give,” Baihong Nanyou removed a golden chain from her fair wrist, “This item is named the Gilded Chain of Myriad Phenomena, able to withstand any attack below the Sea of Qi Realm, and I gift it to you.”

“By the way, you are only nineteen years old this year, right? I happen to have a female disciple of similar age, stunning in beauty, who also possesses this Gilded Chain of Myriad Phenomena.”

Baihong Nanyou not only offered treasures but also people, giving full face to Ji Wujiang.

The white-robed youth Chu Ming looked at Ji Wujiang.

Ji Wujiang nodded, and only then did the youth take the item.

Though practically not very useful, given the identity of the white-robed youth, the treasure capable of resisting any attack below the Sea of Qi Realm was already extremely precious.

Seeing Baihong Nanyou gifting treasures, Wuding Sheng couldn’t sit still either, his Heart Spirit searched through his Storage Space, found two bottles of elixir, and offered them.

Both gave gifts, so Baman Mountain couldn’t avoid giving one as well, eventually gifting a Fifth Tier Top Grade sword.

Glasses clinked, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

The banquet lasted over two hours before ending.

“Chu Ming,” Ji Wujiang’s face was somewhat heavy, “There’s something I think is necessary to tell you.”

Ji Wujiang originally did not want to bother Chu Ming, but by today’s banquet and the gifts from Baihong Nanyou, Chu Ming probably had guessed something.

“Speak, Master Ancestor.”

“Baihong Nanyou and the three are so enthusiastic because they want to connect with you, or rather connect with your other identity.”

“You should have guessed the specific reason; they want to join forces with you to explore an island on the Ghostly Sea, named Thousand Demon Island.”

Ji Wujiang made no concealments.

Chu Ming slightly nodded.

He indeed guessed as much.

“Master Ancestor, if I have the time, I actually want to see the Ghostly Sea as well.”

“Chu Ming, you…” Ji Wujiang was somewhat surprised.

“Master Ancestor, first take me to Hanmo Confucius Temple.”

“That’s good.”

“…”

…

Elsewhere, Wuding Sheng, Baihong Nanyou, and Baman Mountain gathered together.

“Unexpectedly, Old Ji really went to Qin Dynasty to fetch someone over.” Wuding Sheng remarked in surprise.

“Yes, I’ve inquired about that youth named Chu Ming, known for topping the Golden List with poetry, but unfortunately his enlightenment was disrupted.”

Baman Mountain followed, “Brother Ji couldn’t bear to let go of such a promising talent, and with the Celestial Veil Kingdom Confucius Temple opening, it is normal for him to have such thoughts.”

“After all, entering the Celestial Veil Kingdom Confucius Temple allows one to cultivate Literary Skill, becoming a scholar in the Primordial Qi Warrior branch.”

Baihong Nanyou lightly nodded, “Some time ago, a Tier Six Evil emerged in Qin Dynasty, creating a great disturbance before being subdued. Brother Ji likely does not want such a situation to arise again.”

“If Chu Xiaoyou can enter the Confucius Temple and cultivate well, he might become a National Guardian Realm Primordial Qi Warrior of Qin Dynasty in the future.”

“Difficult,” Wuding Sheng shook his head, “The Confucius Temple examination has been open for nearly half a month, with six temples and tens of thousands participating, but less than a hundred have passed.”

“And of those who passed, most are from prominent families within Celestial Veil Kingdom, with a few from several major countries surrounding it, only a very few are from inland realms like Qin Dynasty.”

Baman Mountain agreed, “I’ve also heard that those who passed are mostly twenty-five to twenty-six years old, well-read in various national literatures.”

“That Chu Xiaoyou probably just left Qin Dynasty for the first time, unable to compete with these people.”

“Sister Nanyou, do you truly want your precious disciple to come to Celestial Veil Kingdom and interact with Chu Xiaoyou?” Baman Mountain asked as he looked at Baihong Nanyou.

Wuding Sheng also looked at Baihong Nanyou with some confusion.