From a Zhengyi Taoist Child to a Master of All Laws

Chapter 424: Civil and Military Competition
The civil and military competitions of the two palaces were scheduled for January 10. Looking back down the mountain,
The mountain was shrouded in mist, and only a dark area could be seen on Baiyun Mountain. The flying eaves, brackets, red walls and gray tiles were all vaguely visible; even the entire mountain top was hidden in the mist.

A red sun on the mountain shines on the Baiyun Taoist Temple, reflecting a colorful glow that is extremely beautiful.

On the morning of the 10th, when the disciples of the two halls of Baiyun Taoist Temple got up early, this was the scene they saw.

After calming themselves down, thousands of disciples walked slowly from their dormitories in groups of three or five to the Chunyang Yanfa Hall and prepared for the literary competition.

Two-thirds of the nearly 2 disciples who had not yet drawn Qi participated in this competition. There was a solemn atmosphere in the two halls. Chen Li and Wang Shuhuan said goodbye, walked into the Chunyang Hall, found their seats and sat down.

"This literary competition is to let you review what you have learned and learn new things. No matter what your results are, you will not be punished. The rewards are there, and the mission points are also there. Whether you get it or not is all in your hands."

Zhao Ziyao had been serious for several days. At this moment, he looked heroic and domineering as he glanced at the disciples in Chunyang Hall:
"The exam will be supervised by lecturers from the two halls alternately. The examiners are myself and Taoist Master Yubao from Chunyang Hall. Since you are already practicing Taoism, don't do stupid little things. If you are caught cheating by me, you know my methods."

"Now, the Wenbi exam begins!"
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The written examination lasted a total of two hours, starting at nine in the morning. At eleven o'clock, Wang Xin and Zhu Ling rang the bell on time, and more than a thousand candidates put down their pens and filed out.

Chen Li was among the candidates, frowning and thinking hard. She was reviewing her answers when she suddenly heard someone calling her name.

"Chen Li, this way!"

Chen Li raised her head and saw her two roommates.

"Chen Li, how is your writing?"

"Oh my, this is our top student. She was able to get into Magic City University in the college entrance examination. This kind of written test is nothing but a piece of cake for Chen Li!"

One of the two girls is from Chengdu, named Song Ling; the other is from the Northeast, named Li Mengyuan. They have good aptitude and are both disciples who have already achieved Qi Induction.

Chen Li laughed at herself and spread her hands: "What's the point of writing well? I want to be like you, not even qualified to compete in writing."

"What? You have a chance in the literary contest, but I will be the punching bag in the martial arts contest this afternoon!"

Song Ling pouted. This girl named Cheng Du had a pair of bright big eyes and excellent qualifications. She had always had many suitors in the Taoist temple.

"That's right. I heard that everyone in the next door Performing Arts Hall has been undergoing special training these days. They look like gangsters when they come out. I'm scared just looking at them."

The two girls were complaining. Song Ling was sharp-eyed and saw a figure looking up on the stone steps in front. She turned around and gave Li Mengyuan a mischievous smile: "Okay, okay, that place is almost a wife-watching platform. We are not the people Li Zi wants to see. Let's go quickly~"

Chen Li also saw the dazed figure on the stone steps and blushed: "What are you talking about? What is the wife-watching platform? Where did you learn such a strange word?"

Song Ling didn't answer, but just laughed.

Li Mengyuan reprimanded seriously: "Chen Li, you too, why did you choose a boyfriend from our Chunyang Palace? If you had found someone from the Yanfa Palace across the street, wouldn't you have one less strong enemy for us in the martial arts competition this afternoon?"

Chen Li reacted quickly and blushed: "You two just know how to bully me! I'll tear your mouths apart!"

The three girls soon started playing happily, and then Song Ling and Li Mengyuan flew away like little birds.

"I'm going to ignore you guys, you just know how to bully me!"

Chen Li adjusted her hair and walked towards the stone steps in small steps amid the teasing of Song Ling and Li Mengyuan.

On the stone steps, a boy with a buzz cut and ordinary looks was pacing back and forth.

Chen Li jumped over with a smile on her face, "Oh, it's Wang Shuhuan~ Why are you here? Are you waiting for someone important?"

Wang Shuhuan frowned, and said in a puzzled tone: "Huh? Didn't you threaten me to wait for you outside the examination room? Otherwise, you would make me miserable?" "Oh, so you were waiting for me, why? I don't need you to wait, hey, you are still waiting for me in such a cold day, it's really hard for you to be so thoughtful."

"What are you talking about? What do I mean?"

Chen Li shook her head with a look of deep sorrow: "Wang Shuhuan, our current relationship is not what you think. We are still just friends. Don't do this next time."

"No, squad leader, are you going to act now? Didn't you tell me there was a plot when you threatened me yesterday?" Wang Shuhuan said seriously, "If there is a plot, you have to pay more. At least you have to treat me to a meal on the second floor of Baiyun Zhaitang!"

Chen Li finally couldn't act anymore, and she got so angry that she hit Wang Shuhuan hard: "You idiot, cooperate with me, what can I do to you!"

"It's the second floor of Baiyun Zhaitang. Your squad leader can't even afford to eat now, so why should I treat you?"

"I don't have any money, this is all I have now, here!"

After saying that, Chen Li took out an embroidered bag with a red background and gold thread from her bosom and forcefully stuffed it into Li Yang's hand.

"What is this?" Wang Shuhuan looked at the embroidered bag. It was the unique Erythrina Jincang embroidery of the Fujian generation. The gold thread on it was in the shape of amulets. It looked extremely delicate, but the workmanship was a bit rough, with several skipped threads.

"Why is it so ugly? Did you embroider it yourself?"

"No! I bought this hairpin for five dollars at a roadside stall!" Chen Li turned her face away: "Why do you care so much? If you think it's ugly, throw it away. Otherwise, keep it!"

"That's fine." Wang Shuhuan smacked his lips and accepted the embroidered bag.

Chen Li breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Wang Shuhuan put the embroidered bag into his pocket.

"By the way, how are you preparing for the martial arts competition this afternoon? With how eager you are for mission points, you will definitely compete for them."

"Yeah." Wang Shuhuan nodded, and the smile on his face slowly turned serious: "Not to mention Li Ling'er and Xiao Zhuoma, even Yang Xinwu and Yan Fu from the Chunyang Palace next door are all good fighters. I don't stand much chance of winning against them now, so I can only do my best."

"How many mission points have you accumulated now?"

"72 point."

"Oh, it will be soon..." Chen Li nodded, then suddenly raised her head and pushed Wang Shuhuan fiercely: "Your chances of winning are slim and you are still wasting time here. Why don't you go and practice hard!"

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"Didn't you say that you would make me suffer if you didn't see me the first time you left the examination room?"

"Yeah, now that I see you, why don't you leave quickly!"

Okay, Wang Shuhuan is not the kind of person stupid enough to reason with a girl, and was pushed back by Chen Li.

Standing on the stone steps, until Wang Shuhuan's figure turned into a small dot and disappeared into the mountain mist, the soft morning sun cast a shadow on her fair skin, and Chen Li's originally cheerful and bright face slowly dimmed.

"Unfortunately, I still can't draw Qi, and I don't even have the qualifications to participate in the martial arts competition with you..."

The thin girl in the mountain mist shrank the red dots on her green fingers and clasped her hands to her lips devoutly, closing her eyes tightly.
"May the Three Pure Ones listen to my prayers. May everything be safe and smooth for you..."

(End of this chapter)