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Wang Long was both amused and exasperated.

"Jiaojiao, I still need to participate in the Warring States Competition, so I can't stay in the academy forever."

Qin Jiaojiao grinned.

"That's alright. With you and Master protecting me from now on, I can completely roam freely at Wenxin Academy!"

She put her hands on her hips as she spoke, looking adorable.

Wang Long smiled and ruffled Qin Jiaojiao's hair.

She's already the little tyrant of the academy; she can really do whatever she wants from now on.

Shen Qianqiu stood aside, watching Wang Long and Qin Jiaojiao's interaction, a faint smile on her lips.

He turned his head and looked at Xu Wanyun.

"Instructor Xu, I'm entrusting the old gentleman to you."

"Take him to the library to register his identity and receive his teaching token and resources."

Only Wang Long can use the title Wan Yun.

Even the dean cannot be addressed casually.

Xu Wanyun bowed and quickly accepted.

"Yes, Dean."

She straightened up, looked at Wang Long, and spoke softly.

"Sir, please come with me."

Wang Long laughed.

"Wanyun, there's no need for such formality with me. Just call me Uncle Long from now on."

"Uncle Dragon~"

Xu Wanyun didn't hesitate and immediately called out.

Upon hearing this, Wang Long nodded with satisfaction and followed her outside.

Qin Jiaojiao skipped and hopped along behind, humming an unknown little tune.

She was in a very good mood.

The three of them crossed the square, walked through the corridor, and headed deeper into the academy.

The instructors and disciples he encountered along the way all stopped and bowed in respect when they saw Wang Long.

"Hello, sir."

"Thank you so much for making this breakthrough!"

We look forward to your new masterpiece!

Wang Long returned the greetings one by one, always with a smile on his face, showing no airs whatsoever.

This greatly increased the students' positive feelings towards him.

The three of them soon arrived at the library.

The library is a five-story building with blue bricks and gray tiles, flying eaves and brackets, simple and elegant.

Two old men stood in front of the door, their beards and hair were white, their faces were thin, and they were dressed in blue scholar's robes.

The two nodded slightly when they saw Xu Wanyun.

"Instructor Xu, who is this?"

Xu Wanyun bowed respectfully.

"This is the dean's newly appointed honorary instructor, Mr. Wang Long."

The two old men looked at Wang Long at the same time, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Honorary instructor?

So young?

Although Wang Long is almost seventy years old.

But compared to the other honorary instructors, he is indeed excessively young.

"Please come in, sir."

The elderly man on the left stepped aside and made a "please" gesture.

Wang Long clasped his hands in a salute.

Thank you.

He followed Xu Wanyun into the Sutra Repository.

Qin Jiaojiao wanted to go in too, but was stopped by the old man on her right.

"Jiaojiao, what are you doing going in there?"

Qin Jiaojiao pouted, looking dissatisfied.

"I just wanted to follow the old man and look around."

"What are you looking at? Go back to your studies."

The old man waved his hand dismissively.

This girl is a notorious little devil; she wreaks havoc wherever she goes.

Many people are overwhelmed.

However, Qin Jiaojiao was extremely talented and had already reached the fifth rank at a young age, making her the dean's darling.

Let them make a fuss.

Mediocre people are those who remain quiet and unassuming!

Qin Jiaojiao pouted, glared at him resentfully, and ran away.

"Grandpa, I'm waiting for you at home!"

Her voice came from afar, clear and resonant.

Inside the library, the light was soft, and the air was filled with the faint scent of ink.

The first floor is a lobby, which is spacious and bright.

Rows of tall bookshelves were arranged all around, with various books neatly stacked on them.

There are bamboo slips, silk books, paper books, and classics sealed with jade slips.

Wang Long's gaze swept across the bookshelf, and he secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.

The library here has hundreds or even thousands of times more books than the library in the Great Qian Imperial Palace.

Xu Wanyun led him to a platform in the center of the hall.

Behind the stage sat an elderly man with white hair and beard, a thin face, and reading glasses, looking down at a book.

"Uncle Chen."

Xu Wanyun called softly.

The old man raised his head, took off his reading glasses, looked at Xu Wanyun, and then at Wang Long.

"Girl, who is this?"

"The Dean's newly appointed honorary instructor, Mr. Wang Long."

The old man's eyes brightened slightly.

"Oh? The one who wrote 'Exhortation to Learning'?"

Wang Long was slightly taken aback.

The news spread so fast?

As expected, the librarians are all hidden masters; they probably have some ability to know what happened in the square.

Xu Wanyun nodded slightly.

"Exactly."

The old man put down his book, stood up, and bowed to Wang Long with clasped hands.

"Sir, you are truly a man of great talent; I admire you greatly."

"The language remains simple and unadorned, yet it strikes straight to the soul, making it arguably the finest poem in recent centuries to encourage learning!"

Wang Long quickly returned the greeting.

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."

Old Chen smiled, took out a thick register from below the stage, and opened it.

He then took out another pen and handed it to Wang Long.

Please sign your name here.

Wang Long took the pen and began to write.

Each stroke exudes a faint golden light, overflowing with literary elegance.

This means he's now on the list; from now on, Wang Long is a member of Wenxin Academy!

Old Chen carefully put away the roster and then took out a wooden box from the audience.

Slowly open.

Inside the wooden box lay a palm-sized token, entirely blue in color.

The front is engraved with the two characters "Wenxin" (文心), and the back is engraved with the character "Yu" (誉).

The token felt warm and smooth to the touch, carrying a faint aura of scholarly refinement.

"This is your instructor's token. Please keep it safe."

Wang Long took the token with both hands and put it into his pocket.

The old man then took out a storage bag and handed it to him.

"These are resources provided by the academy to honorary instructors. Please click on them."

Wang Long took the storage bag, probed it with his divine sense, and his pupils contracted slightly.

The storage bag was quite spacious, with various items neatly stacked inside.

Spirit stones, elixirs, and magical artifacts are all available.

Although it couldn't compare to the generous gift from the emperor, it was still quite valuable.

What caught his eye most was a palm-sized jade slip that emitted a soft light.

The surface of the jade slip was covered with densely packed tiny characters, the handwriting ancient and vigorous, radiating a faint golden light.

"This is……"

Wang Long couldn't resist taking it out.

"A sage's jade slip?!"

Xu Wanyun almost cried out in surprise.

Although Wang Long didn't know what this thing was used for, judging from Xu Wanyun's reaction, it must be extraordinary!

Seeing Wang Long's confusion, Xu Wanyun patiently explained.

"Uncle Long, the Sage's Jade Slips are extremely rare. Our Wenxin Academy only has a dozen or so in our collection."

"To comprehend the words of the sages through this jade slip and refine one's literary talent is an invaluable treasure for any Confucian scholar!"

"Of course, how much they can comprehend depends on their comprehension."

Wang Long gasped upon hearing this.

It's really good stuff; Wenxin Academy is being incredibly generous.

However, Wang Long didn't need this thing; he wasn't a Confucian cultivator.

"Uncle Long, you'd better keep this safe."

Xu Wanyun gave instructions.

Without the slightest hesitation, Wang Long handed the Sage's Jade Slip to Xu Wanyun and said in a very magnanimous manner.

"It would be a waste for me to use this treasure myself, so I'll just offer it to you today."

"Take this, Wanyun. You'll definitely need it."

Xu Wanyun blushed instantly as she looked at the jade slip of the sage handed to her, her mind in turmoil.

"Uncle Long... what are you doing?!"

"To bestow such a precious treasure upon me, could it be that you...?"