The charming widow of the Marquis's mansion: The stable boy carries the flag and raises the dra

Wang Long responded and immediately jumped off the carriage.

Raise your head and look at the scenery ahead.

The mountain gate is made up of two huge stone pillars, which are covered with characters in a vigorous and powerful style.

The lintel bears four large characters: "Wenxin Academy".

The strokes are upright and powerful, conveying a strong sense of righteousness.

Although Wang Long did not practice Confucianism or Taoism, he could still sense the terror of those four words.

Without hesitation, Wang Long stepped forward.

Just as they reached the mountain gate, a figure emerged from inside.

He was an old man with white hair and beard, a thin face, and wearing a blue robe.

He wore a black cloth belt around his waist and cloth shoes, and looked quite ordinary, like a typical old schoolteacher.

Wang Long's pupils suddenly contracted.

Rank 7.

Anyone can be a seventh-rank official.

Wenxin Academy is indeed extraordinary.

The old man walked up to Wang Long, clasped his hands in a salute, and asked with a smile.

"Sir, may I ask what brings you to Wenxin Academy?"

Wang Long quickly returned the greeting with a humble attitude.

"Hello, I have been asked by someone to come and visit a student at Wenxin Academy."

"Oh? Which student is it?"

The old man was somewhat surprised.

The students at this new academy spend most of their time reading and cultivating themselves.

Very few family members come to visit.

"Her name is Qin Jiaojiao."

Wang Long told the truth, and then added a sentence.

"He is eleven years old this year and is a disciple of Mr. Xu Wanyun."

The old man was slightly taken aback, then nodded.

"So it was that girl Jiaojiao."

He looked Wang Long up and down, his gaze lingering on him for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Please wait a moment, sir, while I go and inform him."

Wang Long quickly expressed his gratitude.

Thank you for your trouble.

The old man turned and walked into the mountain gate with a smile, his steps neither fast nor slow.

But every step was taken steadily and rhythmically.

Wang Long stood outside the mountain gate, watching the figure gradually disappear into the distance, and sighed inwardly.

Wenxin Academy truly lives up to its reputation as a renowned institution of learning in the Eastern Region.

Even an ordinary old man was so polite, and his speech and manners were gentle and refined, without the slightest hint of arrogance.

This is the cultivation of a scholar.

Unlike some noble families' watchdogs who look down on people because of their masters' power.

He thought he was going to encounter a frustrating situation where he would be exposed for his arrogance.

When Wang Long first arrived here, he didn't want to become too famous.

It's better to keep a low profile.

Wang Long waited outside the mountain gate for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

A soft sound of footsteps came from inside the mountain gate.

He curiously raised his head and looked over.

A beautiful figure walked out from inside the door.

She is an absolutely beautiful and elegant woman.

Wang Long was stunned for a moment.

The person was wearing a long white dress, the hem of which trailed on the ground, drawing a graceful arc on the bluestone pavement.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her back, loosely held back by a single jade hairpin, with a few stray strands falling beside her ears, making her delicate and refined face even more beautiful.

Her skin was as white as snow, so delicate it seemed to break at a touch.

Her features were exquisite, and her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting.

He exudes a gentle and refined scholarly air, and his every move reveals the demeanor of a master.

She walked at a moderate pace, each step seemingly measuring the heavens and earth, carrying a strange rhythm.

Wang Long was lost in thought when a cold, mechanical voice suddenly exploded in his mind.

【Ding! 】

[Top-tier Daoist Companion Detected: Xu Wanyun (Half-Step Grandmaster)]

[Appearance: SSS (Exquisite features, refined temperament, scholarly air, grows more attractive the more you look at her)]

[Qualification: SSS (Exceptionally intelligent, highly perceptive, and proficient in both Confucianism and Taoism)]

Bloodline: SSS (Righteous Holy Body! This physique resonates with the righteous energy of heaven and earth from birth.)

Born with a refined and cultured spirit, their hearts are pure and righteous. Cultivating Confucian and Taoist practices yields twice the results with half the effort, transforming classical texts into supernatural powers, each word possessing the great power to subdue demons and uphold justice.

His cultivation speed is faster than that of ordinary people, and he is especially skilled at making his words manifest, able to draw upon the righteous energy of heaven and earth for blessings.

[Personality: SSS (Gentle and courteous, outwardly kind but inwardly strong, shows great care for students, and shows zero tolerance for evil)]

Overall Rating: SSS!

[Critical hit successful! Rewards: Chaos Stones, Saint-Rank Spirit Beast Bones (both can be used to advance spirit weapons and upgrade their grade)]

[Critical hit successful! Reward: Righteous Qi Technique (Saint-level cultivation technique, requires a Righteous Saint Body to cultivate; upon mastery, it can draw upon the righteous energy of heaven and earth, making one's words law and impervious to all evil)!]

Wang Long gasped.

Another SSS-level Daoist partner who is extremely compatible with me.

To be a half-step Grandmaster at such a young age, truly a prodigy.

Moreover, these rewards are exactly what Wang Long needs!

Heavenly-grade spiritual artifacts are the pinnacle of existence in the Great Qian Dynasty.

But it's not quite enough here.

Wang Long exhaled a breath of stale air, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart.

calm down.

He came to see Qin Jiaojiao today, not to pick up girls.

Xu Wanyun had just noticed Wang Long's gaze and was slightly surprised.

Many people are captivated by her at first sight, but Wang Long only glanced at her before looking away.

This piqued her interest.

Xu Wanyun walked up to Wang Long, stopped, bowed slightly, and spoke in a clear voice.

"My name is Xu Wanyun. I have met this old gentleman."

Wang Long quickly returned the greeting.

"I dare not accept such praise. I am Wang Long, and I have come to visit Qin Jiaojiao on someone's behalf."

"I wonder if Qin Jiaojiao is at the academy?"

Wang Long didn't expect to meet Qin Jiaojiao's master so soon; it went much more smoothly than he had anticipated.

Xu Wanyun straightened up, her gaze falling on his face, and asked.

"May I ask where the old gentleman comes from?"

What is your relationship with Jiaojiao?

"I come from the Great Qian Dynasty, entrusted by Lady Luo."

Wang Long answered truthfully.

Xu Wanyun was somewhat surprised to hear this.

"So it's Madam Luo!"

Her tone was polite, but also carried a hint of distance.

Wang Long quickly took out a token from his pocket and handed it over.

That was the token of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion, given to him by Luo Hanyi before his departure, to prove his identity.

You can't just make up a reason to get into Wenxin Academy.

Xu Wanyun took the token, carefully examined it, and confirmed that it was correct.

He then handed the token back with both hands.

Her tone was a bit more intimate than before, and the aloofness on her face had dissipated considerably.

"How has Madam Luo been lately?"

"The First Madam is well, but she misses Jiaojiao dearly and has asked me to come and see her."

Xu Wanyun nodded, stepped aside, and made a "please" gesture.

"Please come in, sir. Jiaojiao is at school right now. I'll take you to see her."

Wang Long clasped his hands in a salute.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Xu."

Xu Wanyun shook her head, a slight smile curving her lips.

"You're too kind, sir."

She turned around and stepped into the mountain gate.

Wang Long quickly followed, walking behind her and keeping a distance of about ten centimeters.

Xu Wanyun is not only elegant but also beautiful.

She has a great figure too!

Moreover, she exudes a faint fragrance of bamboo leaves, which is refreshing and pleasant.

Even a person who is irritable or agitated will immediately become calm upon smelling it.

Wang Long squinted slightly, enjoying the moment, and thought to himself.

"If I hold her while I sleep, I definitely won't have insomnia~"