I just passed the imperial examination, what the heck is this "Celestial Official System"?

"Borrow a sword?"

"Why borrow? I'll just give it to you."

When Zhao Hui heard that Song Li wanted to borrow a sword, he immediately agreed without hesitation and went back into the house to get it.

Although neither of them had any special background, there are still some differences when you look closely.

Song Li came from a family of farmers and scholars.

This is a euphemism for the Zhou dynasty's emphasis on agriculture and sericulture; to put it bluntly, it's just a bunch of scumbags who farm.

But Zhao Hui is different.

He came from a poor family.

"Humble family" doesn't mean truly poor, but rather a once-wealthy family that has fallen on hard times. In other words, it means that their ancestors were once rich. Zhao Hui's grandfather even served as a county magistrate. It wasn't until his father's generation that the family fortunes declined, but they still had some wealth.

For example, weapons such as swords and knives.

This is a farmhouse, so swords and knives are certainly not standard equipment here.

Ordinary farmers and officials might not be able to obtain it, but people from poor families like Zhao Hui could.

"What a fine sword!"

Even as the sword was drawn, a buzzing sound could still be heard.

Even Song Li, who knew nothing about swords, could sense the extraordinary nature of this sword.

Seeing Song Li's expression.

Zhao Hui's eyes gleamed with pride: "This sword was a gift from one of my grandfather's friends to my father. However, my father is not a martial artist, so this sword has always been kept on a shelf. I have never been able to enter the martial arts room. Anyway, it's useless. If Brother Song likes it, you can take it."

There are also distinctions in rank among the nine houses.

As the main force in combat, the Martial Arts Division naturally holds a higher status.

In fact.

Many people in the farmhouses harbor a dream of becoming martial arts practitioners.

Zhao Hui was no exception.

His grandfather rose through the ranks from a military officer to become a county magistrate.

In the past, they would probably have said they were borrowing, but after the quiz incident, it turned into a gift.

Song Li suddenly realized.

Zhao Hui's grandfather was a county magistrate, and anyone who could be called a friend by a county magistrate must be at least an eighth-rank official. The sword given by an eighth-rank official could not possibly be of poor quality.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Song Li accepted the longsword.

Although this longsword is not a magic weapon, it is still extremely powerful. I'm afraid many martial artists in the martial arts room don't even have such a sharp weapon. With this weapon, the power of the Divine Rainbow Flying Sword can be increased by at least 30%.

Liu Ding's theft of grain instilled a sense of crisis in Song Li.

My own strength is still not strong enough.

Even the richest family fortune needs to be protected by force, otherwise it's just doing the work for someone else. Today we can drive away Liu Ding, who isn't very capable, but what if we encounter a more powerful opponent next time?

Therefore, we must first enhance our combat strength.

Combat spells are too expensive; I simply can't afford them.

Fortunately, after passing the imperial examination, the court would also reward the candidate with some ordinary martial arts skills, which would be considered divine skills even in the mortal realm.

In terms of combat strength alone, they are not bad.

However, most cultivators know the principle of not trying to learn too much at once, and since mortal martial arts cannot be mastered quickly, they are unwilling to waste their energy learning them.

But Song Li is different.

Practicing the Everlasting Spring Technique allowed him to progress in his magical abilities extremely quickly, which gave him the leisure to practice other things as well.

How can you practice swordsmanship without a sword?

That's why I had the idea of ​​borrowing a sword.

Zhao Hui blinked and asked, "Brother Song, why did you suddenly think of borrowing a sword?"

He then lowered his voice and asked, "Could it be that you've found a way to transfer to the martial arts department?"

Song Li: "I don't have that ability. I've often heard stories of those great heroes, so I thought I'd give it a try."

Zhao Hui showed concern:

"Brother Song, those mundane martial arts are fine to play around with, but don't let them interfere with your cultivation."

"I know what I'm doing."

Song Li was eager to practice his swordsmanship, so he chatted with Zhao Hui for a few words and then hurriedly returned to his room.

......

......

"The Divine Rainbow Flying Sword was created by a very famous martial arts master in the mortal realm. He even once achieved the feat of killing a cultivator who had entered the first rank while still in his mortal form."

"Later, he had a great opportunity, which opened up his spiritual root. He cultivated for sixty years and achieved the first rank."

The opening of "Divine Rainbow Flying Sword" introduces the life and deeds of the predecessor who created the sword technique.

"Truly a legend."

Song Li was amazed.

"The founding emperor of the Great Zhou Immortal Dynasty and the Nine Venerables made a grand vow that everyone in the world could become an immortal. After ascending, they would change the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and draw a wisp of immortal fortune back into the human world. Since then, five or six out of ten people in the world have spiritual roots."

"But a thousand years ago, the Immortal Sect wreaked havoc in the imperial court. After Emperor Wu suppressed it, all the cultivation techniques and spells in the world were taken over by the court."

Only by joining the imperial court or a sect specializing in immortal cultivation can one obtain the methods of cultivation.

Otherwise, even if one possesses spiritual roots, one still cannot cultivate.

Not to mention becoming an immortal.

For this reason, the Great Zhou Dynasty established the Daoist Examination to select outstanding cultivators and bestow upon them cultivation methods.

His predecessor also received the cultivation method as a reward from the imperial court after passing the imperial examination, thus embarking on the path of cultivation.

However, there are also many talented people who have been overlooked in ordinary society.

Take, for example, the legendary predecessor who created "Divine Rainbow Flying Sword".

Song Li put aside his thoughts and began to study "Divine Rainbow Flying Sword".

Since practicing the Everlasting Spring Technique, his five senses have been enhanced and his mind has become clear.

That is, as the saying goes.

I've got it now.

What is obscure and difficult to understand for ordinary people can be comprehended by Song Li.

In the world of cultivation, practicing martial arts is essentially a form of dimensional reduction.

......

......

Farmers sit according to the seasons.

"I've heard that some skilled agricultural repairmen can reverse the weather and create their own advantageous terrain, just like gods. Unlike us, we just hope for a good snowfall."

Under the house.

Three or five agricultural officials gathered together, chatting idly.

Song Li was among them.

Winter was approaching, and the wheat had already been harvested. The next crop of wheat would not be planted until the following year, giving the farm officials a rare break after a year.

At this time.

The Sharp Metal Technique is useless now, so new employees should hurry up and enhance their Rain of Dew Technique to prepare for next year's spring planting.

Manager Zheng was the type of person who focused on the big picture and neglected the small details; when there was no farm work, he didn't force people to show up for work.

Therefore, the farmhouse was much quieter than usual.

They all went back to visit their relatives.

Song Li's parents had passed away long ago, and there was no one at home, so he continued to stay in the farmhouse.

"Brother Song, something interesting happened at our farmhouse recently."

Zhou Fu said.

"What is it?"

Before Song Li could speak, the others rushed to answer.

In this farmhouse, people are busy working all day long, and there's hardly anything interesting to do. Gossiping and eating melons are undoubtedly the most important forms of entertainment.

Zhou Fu kept everyone in suspense: "You know Liu Ding, right?"

"Stop keeping me in suspense, just tell me."

The more he was urged, the more smug Zhou Fu became, deliberately drawing out his words: "His sister, the mistress of Zhang, the deputy head of the martial arts department..."

pause.

After a full three breaths, having piqued everyone's interest, he finally said, "A few days ago, she went to the martial arts room to cause trouble with her big pregnant belly. She threatened Zhang, the deputy head of the department, and forced him to promise in public that she would marry him as his second wife, and that it would be a proper marriage."

"That's really fierce."

The group was amazed by the fierceness of Liu Ding's older sister.

Although the Great Zhou Dynasty did not have rules against women showing their faces in public, such a situation was still quite rare.

Zhou Fu: "That kid Liu Ding is so lucky. He's already been transferred to the martial arts department. When we meet again, he'll be a martial arts practitioner."

Upon hearing this...

The group of people immediately looked on with envy.

If one could cultivate martial arts, who would want to farm?