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"Brother Shen, this...is far too valuable!"

"Brother Wang, don't be in such a hurry to refuse."

Shen Qianqiu waved his hand and said with a smile.

"You deserve it."

"The significance of those two national treasure poems to the academy goes far beyond what can be measured by these few words."

"Brother, I feel ashamed to bring out these."

"If the academy weren't so short of funds lately, I would have liked to give you even more."

Seeing his sincere expression, Wang Long did not refuse any longer and accepted the wooden box.

Shen Qianqiu then took out another token from his sleeve and handed it to Wang Long.

The token is entirely black, with the words "Wenxin" engraved on the front and the emblem of Wenxin Academy on the back.

"This is the dean's order from Wenxin Academy."

Shen Qianqiu explained.

"With this token, you may freely enter and exit any part of Wenxin Academy and allocate all resources at will!"

Wang Long was shocked; he hadn't expected Shen Qianqiu to be so willing to go to such lengths.

He knows too little about Confucianism and is unaware of the true value of the poems that govern the nation.

If Wang Long were to take these two poems to any academy, he would be treated as an honored guest!

After all, he was born to govern the country, and once his works are circulated throughout the world, they have a good chance of becoming famous poems!

Wang Long took the token; it felt heavy in his hand and had a slight coolness to it.

"Brother Shen, I won't stand on ceremony."

"If you're being polite, I'll get angry!"

Shen Qianqiu waved his hand, his gaze falling on the dishes on the table. He sniffed the air and his eyes lit up.

"Brother Wang, did you make all these dishes?"

He's smelled it several times these past few days, and his stomach is itching to eat it.

Today I finally have a reason to come and freeload a meal.

Wang Long nodded.

Shen Qianqiu swallowed hard, his old face flushing slightly.

Seeing the dean's eager expression, Wang Long quickly extended an invitation.

"If Brother Shen doesn't mind, would you like to stay for a meal?"

"No problem, no problem!"

Shen Qianqiu waved his hands repeatedly.

Without any hesitation, he picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of braised pork, and stuffed it into his mouth.

After chewing a couple of times, his eyes lit up.

"tasty!"

He picked up another piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, chewed it a couple of times, and his eyes lit up even more.

"Delicious! Absolutely delicious! Brother Wang, your cooking skills are even better than the head chef at our academy!"

Shen Qianqiu kept praising the food as he ate, his chopsticks flying across the table, unable to stop.

Qin Jiaojiao sat to the side, watching Shen Qianqiu's starving look, and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Dean, please eat slowly, no one will take it from you."

Shen Qianqiu's mouth was full, and he spoke indistinctly.

"This old man... hasn't had such delicious food in a long time..."

Although scholars should not indulge in gluttony.

But it's all about eating, and who wouldn't want to eat something delicious?

As he spoke, he picked up another piece of steamed sea bass with his chopsticks, swallowed it without even spitting out the fish bones.

Xu Wanyun sat to the side, watching Shen Qianqiu's unladylike behavior, her lips twitching slightly.

The dean of Wenxin Academy is usually dignified and solemn, and everyone who sees him is in awe of him.

But at this moment, he looks exactly like a gluttonous old man.

"Dean, please mind your image..."

"Image? What image?"

Shen Qianqiu didn't even look up, her chopsticks continuing to fly.

"There's no one else here, why should I need an image?"

"We're all family, come on, let's eat together!"

Xu Wanyun remained silent, picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and said no more.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Shen Qianqiu put down his chopsticks, let out a satisfied burp, leaned back in his chair, rubbed his stomach, and looked completely content.

She does look somewhat like Qin Jiaojiao.

"Brother Wang, your cooking skills are absolutely amazing!"

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs up, and Shen Qianqiu was truly impressed by Wang Long.

With such high literary attainments and such excellent cooking skills, she's simply perfect.

If I were a woman, I would definitely marry Wang Long.

Thinking this, Shen Qianqiu glanced at Xu Wanyun beside him.

He finally understood that the unattainable beauty of Wenxin Academy would fall for him.

"Dean, the food in our academy cafeteria is really bad. Would you like to consider switching to another place?"

Qin Jiaojiao's palate has become quite picky these past few days thanks to Wang Long's spoiling.

Wang Long will be participating in the Wanchao Battle soon, and she really can't stomach the food in the main kitchen.

I have received your suggestion.

Shen Qianqiu stroked his beard and said with a smile.

After enjoying the delicious food Wang Long prepared, he no longer wanted to eat the food from the main kitchen.

"The dean is wise!"

Qin Jiaojiao cheered with joy!

Shen Qianqiu chatted with Wang Long while Xu Wanyun poured tea for them.

"Brother Wang, what are your plans for the future?"

Wang Long answered truthfully.

"I plan to go into seclusion for a few days to prepare for the struggle for supremacy among the myriad dynasties."

The people from the Puppet Spirit Sect will definitely not let this go. The stronger Wang Long becomes, the safer he will be!

Shen Qianqiu nodded upon hearing this.

"Of course."

"Don't worry, Brother Wang, I will make proper arrangements during your seclusion and ensure that no one disturbs you."

Wang Long clasped his hands in a salute.

"Thank you, Brother Shen."

"Sigh, let's not stand on ceremony between us. It's no fun being so polite!"

Shen Qianqiu waved his hand; although he was a scholar, he didn't like this kind of thing.

"I will remember this, my brother."

Wang Long stopped being pretentious.

"Haha, that's more like it!"

Shen Qianqiu patted Wang Long on the shoulder, stood up, and straightened his robes.

"It's getting late, I should head back."

Wang Long personally escorted him out of the hospital.

Xu Wanyun was clearing away the dishes, and Qin Jiaojiao was helping her.

Wang Long walked to the stone table, took out the dean's order, and handed it to Xu Wanyun.

"Wanyun, take this."

Xu Wanyun was stunned.

I just gave him the Sage's Jade Slip a few days ago, and now I'm giving her the Dean's Order.

Is this about pursuing oneself?

But judging from Wang Long's expression, it didn't seem like he was simply giving it to her.

There was no purpose.

"Uncle Long, I really can't accept this!"

Xu Wanyun took two steps back.

Wang Long forcefully shoved the token into her hand, his tone indifferent.

"You know the purpose of this token."

"While I'm in seclusion, you can draw any cultivation resources from Jiaojiao."

"We're teammates in the Warring States period, and I hope you become even stronger!"

Xu Wanyun held the heavy token, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

Her cheeks flushed, and her heart pounded faster and faster.

She is now at the half-step Grandmaster level and cannot advance any further.

Whether one can advance to the rank of Grandmaster depends on whether one can find a breakthrough opportunity in this struggle for supremacy among countless dynasties.

So taking these things now would be a waste.

But Wang Long handed her over without hesitation, truly treating her as one of his own, not just paying lip service.

"Okay, then I'll keep it for now. Uncle Long, just let Wanyun know whenever you need it."

Xu Wanyun did not refuse again and put away the dean's order.

Wang Long nodded in satisfaction and looked at Qin Jiaojiao.

"Jiaojiao, while your father is in seclusion these days, you must listen to your master and not cause trouble, understand?"

Qin Jiaojiao looked at Wang Long and said in a serious tone.

"Father, don't worry, I will definitely listen to Master!"

Wang Long couldn't help but laugh when he saw her adorable, confident expression.

He reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Okay, Dad believes you."

Qin Jiaojiao grinned and threw herself into his arms.

"Father, how long will you be in seclusion?"

"A few days."

Wang Long patted her on the back.

"Very soon."

"Then you'd better come out quickly."

Qin Jiaojiao lifted her head from his arms, her eyes sparkling.

"it is good."

Wang Long gave a few more instructions before heading towards his room.

Xu Wanyun gazed at Wang Long's retreating figure, her expression complex, and murmured to herself.

"Uncle Long, I miss you so much..."