novelden Chapter 603 Planting Flowers
Chapter 603 Planting Flowers
Chapter 603 Planting Flowers
Looking at the amber-colored substance, Ye Ru took a small sip, his face showing a hint of amazement. He then looked at Su Wenmo and said, "This tea is of excellent quality. If brewed properly, a sip of this can dispel delusions and cultivate harmony. It's a fine tea, a truly excellent tea."
"This tea was picked from the land of the demons. It has been nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth since it was young. This small jar is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold."
“Back then, Guanyu and the others came to me asking about tea, but I haven’t been willing to give it to them yet.”
Su Wenmo laughed heartily.
"Thank you for your kind words, Half-Saint."
Ye Ru put down his teacup, then said seriously, "I wonder what brings the Half-Saint to see me? It can't be just for tea, can it?"
"Well, this is just a starting point. For the specifics, you'll have to come with me."
Su Wenmo nodded, and after the two finished their tea, they left. Then, with a swift movement, they disappeared from the scene.
When Ye Ru appeared, he was already in a desolate wilderness. There was only a huge palace there, surrounded by a golden light shield.
"This is?"
Upon seeing this, Ye Ru's expression changed, and he then became wary.
"Don't panic, this is just the main hall of our Holy Academy."
Su Wenmo waved his hand and said.
Immediately afterwards, Su Wenmo took out a token, walked over and placed it on the bronze door, then gently twisted it to the left.
Click.
The sound of chains turning echoed through the air, and then the gate slowly opened.
As the gate opened, a dense aura of sacred power began to spread outwards.
Looking at the mouth that resembled that of a giant beast, Ye Ru couldn't help but sigh. No wonder the National Saint Academy always seemed to be missing something; it turned out that this was the true National Saint Academy.
"Let's go."
Seeing Ye Ru's shocked expression, Su Wenmo patted the latter on the shoulder and then went in first, with Ye Ru following closely behind.
Upon entering the temple, many scholars dressed in scholar's robes were constantly moving about, their faces showing contemplation. To Ye Ru's surprise, these scholars were actually walking in steps.
"Lord Zhao, Lord Li."
Many people bowed to Su Wenmo upon seeing him and said hello, and Su Wenmo returned the greeting to each of them.
"Wenmo, who are you bringing with you?"
At this moment, a rather young scholar walked away from a distance. Upon seeing Ye Ru, he was first surprised, and then said...
"This is the number one scholar in the Yanhuang Kingdom, I've told you about him."
Su Wenmo raised an eyebrow and said.
"So it's Ye Ru, the scholar in charge of the imperial examinations. I've heard so much about you."
The scholar was taken aback at first, and after hearing the title, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes before he spoke.
"Hmm, where is Feng Bansheng? I need to talk to him."
Su Wenmo nodded, and then said.
"Feng Bansheng is in the backyard. What do you want with him?"
"Something about the demon race."
After informing the person, Ye Ru and Su Wenmo went to the backyard and saw an old man planting flowers.
"Wenmo, you've come for the holy war, haven't you?"
Before Su Wenmo could speak, Feng Bansheng put down the flower arranging tools in his hand, smiled and looked at the man in front of him, and said.
"Yes, how did Lord Feng know?"
Su Wenmo nodded and said.
“Last night, I observed the celestial phenomena and discovered a bright, auspicious star shining brightly, while the nearby Wenqu star shone in harmony with it. This signifies that the holy war is about to begin,”
Feng Bansheng's expression turned somewhat solemn, and then he spoke.
"What should we do now? Should we report this to the Council of Saints? This matter is of great importance. If we delay any longer, I'm afraid..."
"Even if they wanted to start a holy war, it's probably impossible now."
Before Su Wenmo could finish speaking, Feng Bansheng waved his hand casually.
"Yes, if that's the case, then I'm relieved."
Su Wenmo nodded and said.
"This person must be Ye Ru, the scholar who was famous in the Jin and Yanhuang kingdoms back then."
Feng Bansheng looked at Ye Ru and said slowly.
"Student Ye Ru greets the Half-Saint."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru quickly bowed, which made Feng Bansheng nod, and then say:
"No need for formalities, you are truly a promising young man."
"You flatter me, senior. I was just fulfilling my duty."
Ye Ru shook his head modestly.
"I heard you're going to the Holy Mountain to cultivate, is that right?"
Feng Bansheng said slowly.
"Yes, after I finish the imperial examination, I will go to Mount Zhongsheng. After all, the holy war is about to begin, and without strength, I'm afraid we won't be able to resist the demons."
Ye Ru nodded and said without any attempt to hide anything.
Those who aspire to the status of a semi-saint have no attachment to ordinary fame and fortune. What they truly desire is to advance further and reach the level of the Supreme Sage and Master.
"Wenmo should have told you about the difference between the learning methods of Zhongsheng Mountain and ours. I studied at Zhongsheng Mountain for three years and eventually reached the level of a half-saint. In the future, I can help you and let you experience the learning methods of Zhongsheng Mountain first."
Feng Bansheng continued.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru felt a surge of joy. If he had a teacher to guide him, his absorption of knowledge would likely be much more efficient, and he would have plenty of time to learn other things.
"Then thank you very much, Half-Saint."
Ye Ru bowed to him and then slowly spoke.
"Well, from now until the imperial examination, you will stay here and study. Don't pay any attention to anything outside."
'It's safer here than outside. Most demons can't find this place, and even if they did, they probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly.'
Su Wenmo smiled slightly, then said softly.
"it is good."
Immediately afterwards, Su Wenmo left, leaving only Feng Bansheng and Ye Ru behind.
After a while, Ye Ru couldn't help but say:
"Sage, what shall we begin with?"
He is now racing against time. If he remains this weak before the demon race, he will have no power to protect himself should he be assassinated.
"Learning to grow flowers."
Feng Bansheng raised an eyebrow, looked at Ye Ru, and a hint of mockery appeared on his face. This made Ye Ru pause for a moment, and he asked in confusion:
"Growing flowers?"
"Yes, do you really think that what you learn on Mount Saints is the same as what you learn here?"
"This flower is something that all new students must learn, and there will be an assessment every month. Those who fail the assessment will be automatically removed from the team of the Holy Mountain."
Feng Bansheng shrugged and said casually.
"This……"
Ye Ru's face showed a thoughtful expression. He could find some information about flower cultivation in the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries), but without practical experience, the information was nothing more than theoretical talk.
"Give it a try. These are dragon orchid seeds. I'll see if you can cultivate them in the next few days."