Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 353 Gathering of Geniuses
Liu Changan walked down the mountain with brisk steps, humming an unknown tune.

After they were far away from Lu Zheng and his partner's residence, the smile on his face faded and a hint of thought appeared on his face.

I hurried back to my yard and saw a young couple sitting in the yard drinking tea and chatting.

Both of them were dressed in gorgeous clothes and had noble temperaments. It was obvious that they came from extraordinary backgrounds.

Liu Changan sat aside and said leisurely, "Indeed, there are two new people here, a young man named Lu Zheng, and a little fairy named Qing Wan. They said they came from Anguo... Their origins are still uncertain, but they seem to have some abilities. I introduced myself, but they didn't take it seriously."

Liu Changan paused and continued, "Among the prominent families in Anguo, there doesn't seem to be a surname called Lu, right?"

"Lu Zheng?" The young man thought for a moment and shook his head, "I've never heard of him."

Liu Changan took a sip of tea and said slowly, "Those two seem different from us. They don't seem to know anything about us. They didn't get in through the selection process. It's said that they have some connection with the Yunmeng Sect."

"Oh?" The young man's expression shifted slightly. "Speaking of which of our families doesn't have a connection with the Yunmeng Sect? Aren't we responsible for providing the Yunmeng Sect with so many cultivation resources? It seems the two newcomers have unusual backgrounds."

Liu Changan nodded slightly, "I think so too..."

Even the descendants of royal families and saints have to pay a lot of tuition to study here.

There are actually people who can get the same treatment as them without spending any money. How can they not be curious and speculative?

……

"Even An Jing is here, should we go and take a look?"

Qingwan's big eyes turned and sparkled.

She was very curious about what An Jing's expression would be when he knew they were here.

Lu Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future. Take a good rest first. You still have classes tomorrow, and you'll be able to see her then."

As a newcomer, Lu Zheng didn't know much about the place, so he didn't plan to rush to see any old friends.

Besides, there are other people here, and there are many eyes and ears.

When Liu Changan told me this just now, there was also a hint of temptation in his words.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan returned to their room.

When he arrived at the study, he saw many books in the room, including some that Lu Zheng had never seen before.

They each chose a book to read.

It was late at night before he put down his books and went to rest.

Nothing happened during the night. The morning sun rose from the east, and warm sunlight shone on the earth.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan stood outside the yard, basking in the sun and breathing in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Lu Zheng murmured softly, "This sunlight is a little different from the outside world."

"Really?"

Qingwan tilted her head, she didn't feel it.

Lu Zhengdao said, "Some of the sun's essence is missing. It must have been absorbed by this world. This world seems to have another kind of power."

It has its own small world, so Lu Zheng is more sensitive to the small world where Yunmeng Sect is located.

"Another rule of power?" Qing Wan was curious when she heard it.

Lu Zheng said slowly: "I heard that he achieved enlightenment and became a saint. It might be that there are powerful people in Yunmeng Sect who control the power of heaven and earth. Under the rules, everyone else will be suppressed."

Qing Wan's eyes lit up, "So amazing, eh, you can be that amazing in the future?"

Qing Wan remembered that Lu Zheng also had his own little world, although it was much smaller than the Yunmeng Sect.

Lu Zheng smiled faintly, "There's still a long way to go."

At this moment, a white light came.

Bai Lu came up to Lu Zheng and the other man on a cloud, "Please follow me, both of you."

As he spoke, Bai Lu gently waved his sleeves, and white clouds condensed.

Lu Zheng and the other person stepped onto the white clouds and left Yuyue Peak with Bai Lu.

Bai Lufei stood aside and said softly, "We are going to Wandao Peak now. The elders of the sect take turns guarding Wandao Peak and give a lecture every ten days."

"Normally, you can also go to Wandao Peak to ask the elders some questions, but whether the elders are willing to see you depends on your performance."

"Also, there's the Wanjing Building on Wandao Peak, which contains a vast collection of books. As guests, you can borrow books from the first floor."

Bai Lu pointed at some high mountains while flying, "That's Danfeng, where the Alchemy Pavilion is located. If you want to refine or buy any elixirs, you can go there..."

"Those mountains are where our sect's disciples live, and there's also a martial arts training ground... If you're interested, you can go and exchange ideas with them."

"By the way, there are other guests staying at Yuyue Peak. They come from all over the place. Even if you have any regional conflicts, private fighting is prohibited within the Yunmeng Sect. It's best not to violate it..."

Bai Lu patiently explained some rules to Lu Zheng and the others.

After all, these two were the guests that the sect leader personally asked her to pick up.

It seems that no one else on Yuyue Peak has received such treatment.

Although Bai Lu didn't know why the sect leader valued these two people, she didn't dare to treat them carelessly.

Soon, Bai Lu brought Lu Zheng and the others to Wandao Peak and landed on a white jade square.

There are some cushions placed on the square, with more on one side and fewer on the other side.

Bai Lu pointed to the side with fewer cushions and said, "You can go sit there for a while. Elder Yun Xi will come to give a lecture later. She specializes in fire-based Taoism..."

Lu Zheng asked curiously, "What realm is Elder Yun Xi at?"

"The six realms are profound." Bai Lu said.

The six realms are profound, and one understands some of the profound principles of heaven and earth.

The corresponding position in Confucianism and Taoism is the Grand Secretary, who is considered a powerful figure in a certain area.

Outside, it was not a common opportunity for scholars to listen to a lecture by a university scholar, even if they were studying at the Imperial College.

Within the Yunmeng Sect, sermons were held every ten days, which was already more frequent than at some top schools. Lu Zheng and the other two had arrived early, and there were only a few people in the square.

Lu Zheng looked at the cushions and asked, "Are these seats assigned numbers?"

"Number?" Bai Lu whispered, "First come, first served. There's no fixed position."

"Is that so?" Lu Zheng couldn't help but nodded.

Since you've come so early, if you don't sit in the front row to listen to the class, wouldn't it be a waste of time?
Lu Zheng asked again, "Then we sit in the front row. It won't violate the rules of Yunmeng Sect, right?"

Bai Lu heard the hidden meaning.

She couldn't help but shook her head and said, "It's not a violation."

Lu Zhengdao: "That's good."

After saying that, Lu Zheng brought Qing Wan to the first row of cushions and chose two seats in the middle to sit down.

Qing Wan excitedly sat down cross-legged, and immediately felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

"what?"

Qing Wan let out a light exclamation and looked at the cushion under her seat. It should be woven from some special spiritual medicine. It is not stained by dust and still has medicinal properties.

Lu Zheng sat aside with his eyes closed, waiting for class to start.

When Bai Lu saw the location they chose, her eyes moved slightly, but she didn't say anything.

The sect stipulates that these lecture seats are on a first-come, first-served basis, but some seats are already reserved for certain people.

For example, the seat chosen by Lu Zheng and his friend is the fixed seat for two certain guests.

After a while, people arrived one after another.

Liu Changan floated over and saw Lu Zheng and Qing Wan at a glance.

The main reason is that Qingwan, a little girl, is too eye-catching and can be recognized even from the back.

When Liu Changan saw the two people sitting in the front row, his expression changed slightly.

He stepped closer and greeted them with a smile, "Brother Lu, Miss Qingwan, you're here really early!"

Lu Zheng opened his eyes and looked at Liu Changan, smiling and saying, "Good morning, Brother Liu."

Liu Changan couldn't help but whisper, "Why are you sitting here?"

Lu Zheng couldn't help but say: "First come, first served. I have already asked the disciples of Yunmeng Sect, and there is nothing wrong with it."

Liu Changan opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but chose to remain silent.

Liu Changan thought about it and simply sat behind Lu Zheng, a little closer to the front than his usual seat.

Some more people arrived and when they saw the new faces of Lu Zheng and Qing Wan, they all looked at them curiously, but no one came over to talk to them.

Who isn't a genius if they can be here?

Having seen so many geniuses, I'm naturally used to it.

An Jing, dressed in a white uniform, also came to the square.

She glanced around, and then a strange look flashed across her face.

Why are the two of them here? An Jing was a little surprised.

An Jing calmed down and confirmed that it was Lu Zhenghe and the grown-up Qing Wan, and he couldn't help but feel full of doubts.

However, she did not go over to say hello. Instead, she found a place to sit down and glanced at the two of them out of the corner of her eye.

Just then, a tall man in golden clothes came over.

The man was handsome and dignified. There was a faint golden halo behind his head, exuding an extraordinary aura.

The man looked at Lu Zheng, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, "New here?"

Lu Zheng smiled back, "Just arrived yesterday."

"Oh." The man said indifferently, "You're sitting in the wrong place."

Lu Zheng's expression remained unchanged. "The Yunmeng Sect's rules are first come, first served. If I'm sitting in the wrong place, please correct me."

Hearing this, the man's eyes turned slightly cold, and he looked at Lu Zheng deeply, "Very good."

After saying that, the man sat directly on the cushion next to Lu Zheng without saying a word.

Liu Changan was amazed. Why did this person change his personality today?

According to his expectations, the other party would at least give Lu Zheng a warning.

Another person came to the square and saw that his seat was occupied by a little girl. He couldn't help but frowned, but didn't do anything. He chose another empty seat in the front.

In fact, some people present had heard yesterday that two new people had arrived, but they didn't inquire further.

As soon as I came to class today, I could tell who the newcomer was.

Anyone who dares to occupy the two best positions directly is either a tiger or very powerful.

Since Lu Zheng and the other man were acting according to the rules of the Yunmeng Sect, there was nothing they could do and they could only endure it.

As a result, the previous listening positions were disrupted a lot, and there was no default position at all.

An Jing couldn't help but shake her head slightly. She didn't go to find Lu Zheng at this moment because she was afraid of bringing trouble to Lu Zheng.

As a result, Lu Zheng offended some people unknowingly.

Everyone present here is a young talent from one of the world's top families or forces.

Some people appear to follow the rules on the surface, but they may be harboring resentment in secret.

But Lu Zheng didn't care. He did this to test the importance of Yunmeng Sect in these people's hearts.

(End of this chapter)