Da Feng: From copying golden entries to becoming an immortal in the mortal world

Luo Chen's words struck Song Qing's heart like heavy hammer blows.

Indeed, he has been immersed in the field of alchemy for many years.

He wasn't really interested in the outside world; he only wanted to promote alchemy.

Song Qing cleared his throat, wanting to hear Luo Chen's thoughts: "Junior Brother, what do you think I should do?"

Seeing that Song Qing seemed to have compromised halfway, Luo Chen smiled slightly and offered a solution.

That is to harvest the wealth of the local gentry and use it to build basic infrastructure.

"Senior brother, the demands of ordinary people on life are actually very simple and basic."

"That means that when you are sick, you will have a doctor to treat you; young children will be able to attend private schools; you will have rice and meat at every meal; and you will not encounter war."

"We, the Imperial Observatory, must not forget our original aspirations: to strengthen the nation's military power, and at the same time, to enrich the people!"

"Emperor Yuanjing is now obsessed with cultivating Taoism, and the officials within and outside the court are utterly corrupt. Local gentry treat the common people like playthings!"

"Do you know the sons of local gentry in small towns who want to play in the sand, but all they have around is mud?"

"They were so absurd as to use rice stalks as sand for their offspring to play with."

Upon hearing this, Song Qing couldn't help but feel annoyed: "So that's how it is! They waste food like this; no wonder the common people can barely get enough to eat!"

"yes……"

Luo Chen then intensified his attack: "They treat the common people like cattle and horses, but we, the Imperial Observatory, cannot."

"Since they treat the people as their own flesh and blood, exploiting them wantonly, why don't we reap what they sow and give back to the people?"

Upon hearing this, Song Qing thought it was a good idea and instantly abandoned the traditions of the Imperial Observatory.

"Junior brother, I suddenly feel that selling it for three thousand taels is too cheap. A courtyard in the inner city easily costs three thousand taels of silver, and in the imperial city it's as high as ten or twenty thousand!"

"How about we just sell it for ten thousand taels?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen realized that Song Qing was definitely a born entrepreneur with a divine physique!

Song Qing even considered keeping the buyer's information secret and claiming that the Imperial Observatory was giving it away for free.

This would embolden the offspring of corrupt officials to make purchases.

Otherwise, those spoiled brats wouldn't dare to spend their money even if they had it.

Today he happily receives a luxury car, but the next day his own father is besieged and accused by the opposing party in the imperial court.

……

Yunlu Academy, the bamboo grove outside the Yasheng Academy.

Zhao Shou, dressed in hemp clothing and with gray hair, sat on a large rock in the center of the bamboo forest, holding a bamboo scroll in his hand.

He said leisurely, "Young friend, you've come again."

Luo Chen cupped his hands in greeting: "Sir, I have come today to break through to the eighth rank of Body Cultivation."

Zhao Shou's gaze then fell on the bamboo scroll, his attitude rather indifferent:

"The reason you were able to enter Yunlu Academy that year was because of the Director of the Academy; that's why I helped you achieve the Ninth Grade Enlightenment."

"Young friend, be content. Yunlu Academy only accepts pure Confucian scholars to learn magic and techniques."

Luo Chen cupped his hands in greeting and used the system panel to view the entries!

【Zhao Shou】

[Realm: Confucianism (Three Ranks for Establishing One's Destiny)]

[Entries: Diligent and persistent (purple), Outstanding appearance (blue), All good things must come to an end (black), Quick understanding (orange), Staying true to oneself (white)]

[Black Quality: Possesses the effects of Orange Quality, but also brings a fatal calamity that cannot be avoided by an individual alone!]

Luo Chen's eyes turned serious. Zhao Shou had actually appeared with a black-quality attribute, and it seemed to be related to luck.

Luo Chen now has two copy attempts, and the orange-colored entries are related to comprehension, which he needs now.

Copy!

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the orange-level keyword, "One Smell, a Thousand Understandings!"]

[The keyword "敏而好学 (green)" and "一闻千悟 (orange)" are of the same type. Do you want to replace them?]

Luo Chen decisively confirmed the replacement!

Suddenly, everything in his eyes seemed to change.

How high is the sky? How deep is the earth? How many stars are in the sky?

These questions arose in his mind without his noticing.

Luo Chen

[Realms: Martial Artist (Eighth-Rank Qi Refining Realm), Confucian/Taoist (Ninth-Rank Awakening Realm), Sorcerer (Eighth-Rank Qi Observer)]

[Entries: A Single Hearing Reveals a Thousand Understandings (Orange), Unpolished Jade and Pure Gold (Orange), Gentle and Refined (Blue), Great Fortune Arrives (Gold)]

[Number of copies: 1]

[Entry Repository: Smooth Sailing (Purple), Quick-witted and Eager to Learn (Green)]

"Sir, does what you said before still stand?"

Luo Chen composed himself and asked, "If I decipher the inscription on the Cheng Clan's Second Sage's stele, will you help me cultivate a more profound level of Confucianism and Taoism?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Shou seemed intrigued. He immediately put down the bamboo scroll in his hand and said confidently, "If you can decipher the inscription on the stele of the Second Sage of the Cheng Clan, Yunlu Academy will be your strongest support!"

"What's so special about merely studying Confucianism and Taoism?"

After saying that, Zhao Shou's attitude was very clear, as if he wanted to see the guest out.

"I believe you will not go back on your word."

Upon seeing this, Luo Chen turned his gaze toward the Temple of the Second Saint.

He turned around, slowly climbed the steps, and entered the hall, passing over the incense burner.

Seven-meter-high red-lacquered pillars support the dome, and the sage enshrined in the academy is none other than the founder of Yunlu Academy.

In the slender flame of the candle, the sage, dressed in a blue Confucian robe and wearing a tall Confucian hat, had one hand behind his back and the other on his waist, gazing into the distance.

Beside the sage was a graceful white deer, its white fur faintly showing cloud patterns.

She was the wife of the Second Saint.

Luo Chen cupped his hands slightly, stepped over the threshold, and went inside.

Although Zhao Shou's attitude was rather indifferent, he cared a great deal about Luo Chen.

No one would refuse a talented young poet as a student.

Unfortunately, the supervisor is a heartless man and disagrees with us behind our backs!

They actually made him take the blame!