I became a saint in the world of Liao Zhai, and flirted with monster girls

"Can I borrow your hairpin?" Zhou Kao said to Lu'e again.

Lu'e was puzzled, but still took out a hairpin from her hair.

Obviously she just came here to try it out and hadn't thought about how to do it specifically.

But Zhou Kao had heard the teacher in the academy talk about it a few times, and now that he encountered it, he naturally recalled it from his memory.

It would be best if there is a calligraphy on top of this to avoid the problem.

Zhou Kaoyi exerted force, pricked his finger with a hairpin, and dripped a few drops of blood onto the inkstone. He then ground the ink and mixed the dripping blood with the thick ink.

Then he took off his coat and spread it on the horse's back beside him. He took a pen, dipped it in water and rubbed it, and wrote something on the coat with his pen.

When he looked closer, he saw only one line of words written in thick ink on the coat: "Lu'e is a good woman, please give me some face. Zhou Kaoliu."

Zhou Kao didn't think there was anything special about it, but when Lu'e, Zhu Yiran and Xiao Taisui saw it, they felt that the starlight mixed with literary aura was extremely dazzling.

It’s like seeing the legendary colorful cassock.

"Take it. Wear this coat when you are going through the tribulation." After Zhou Kao finished writing, he rolled up his coat and threw it to Lu'e.

After Lu'e took the clothes, there was only joy in her eyes. While she was holding the clothes, she felt that her disaster was fading away, as if she was protected.

Zhou Kao waved his hand and said.

"You can go now."

Lu'e knelt down and thanked him, saying, "Thank you so much, Master Zhou, for your kindness. If I have the chance, I will definitely bring you some grass and tie a ring to repay you."

"Let's go." Zhou Kao waved.

He still had to hurry on his way, so if he met an elf, it wouldn't be a big deal to help him.

He really didn't take the little fox's gratitude seriously.

Lu'e took a deep look at the handsome young man, opened her lips slightly and bit the coat, then fell limply to the ground.

Immediately, the body of the originally beautiful girl shrank rapidly, and finally turned into a green fox and appeared in front of Zhou Kao. Then the green fox held the clothes that Zhou Kao gave her in its mouth.

Rushed into the reeds, and when the green fox was almost at a place where few people were,

But suddenly, the wind blew under his feet, and he flew into the air and disappeared in the sky.

Zhou Kao stood with his hands behind his back, and when he saw the little fox Feng Xu flying away on the wind, he jumped on his horse.

Somehow along the way, Zhu Yiran regained her energy.

What are you saying?

"Mr. Zhou, when you finish your Autumn Examination, come with me to my hometown to go on a blind date with my sister."

"..."

"Brother-in-law, what's with that expression on your face? I'm counting on you to revitalize our family business."

"..."

Chapter 84 Someone Doesn’t Want Zhou to Pass the Exam

Wang Jiaqi, who had prepared a banquet, sighed to his attendants after hearing that Zhou Kao had already left: "Zhou Kao's contribution should never be forgotten by Qiantang County. I will have a skilled craftsman carve an inscription on a stone and spread it far and wide."

"Yes, sir."

The yamen runners were also proud to have participated in the defense of Qiantang County. Their spirits and minds were different, but they also knew that without Zhou Kao, their courage would not have come out of thin air.

Before reaching the official entrance, I saw a crowd outside the "Zhenhai Tower", and many students from the local academy were making noise there.

Upon seeing this, Wang Jiaqi ordered people to go and investigate.

Not long after, the squad leader returned with a report: "Master, this is the writing left by Mr. Zhou, saying it's a gift for you, Master."

"Oh?!"

Wang Jiaqi immediately went to watch. When the crowd saw the county magistrate coming, they immediately dispersed. Wang Jiaqi went forward and saw a couplet outside the "Zhenhai Tower".

The second half of the sentence is known to everyone in Qiantang County. It is the advice passed down by countless generations of ancestors, which is the phrase "I hope the sea waves are calm."

The first half of the sentence made Wang Jiaqi very happy.

"I don't want to be a marquis, but I hope the sea is peaceful...good!"

Wang Jiaqi laughed heartily, brushed his beard and nodded,

"Okay!"

He accepted Zhou Kao's kindness.

The surrounding gentry and common people expressed their congratulations, and Wang Jiaqi was also very happy to have fun with the people. The "Zhenhai Tower" was also very bright.

The local specialty "Qiantang Snake Soup" promoted by Zhou Kao was given as a gift, and everyone who saw it was given a bowl of snake soup.

This is actually a soup mainly composed of snakes, and it also contains various soups belonging to the types of monsters that attacked Qiantang.

Eating it is a way to remember, to vent anger, and to honor.

Some merchants who had just arrived in Qiantang County today were curious and asked passersby, "Is Qiantang County's famous dish snake soup? I've been traveling to Qiantang County for seven or eight years, how come I don't know this?"

"You've only been here seven or eight years, and you think you know everything about Qiantang County? I've lived here for over thirty years and grew up eating snake soup. What do you know?"

The passerby even casually invited a few people and asked loudly, "Is Qiantang County's famous dish Qiantang Snake Soup?"

"We've been eating this here for hundreds of years. Aside from Qiantang Snake Soup, the others aren't considered famous, right?"

"Look, it's normal for you, a foreigner, not to know the local specialties."

"So that's it..."

Some confused merchants always felt that something was wrong, but perhaps they were too busy with their business in the past and did not pay attention. So they took advantage of the hustle and bustle and hurried to "Zhenhai Tower" to get a bowl of snake soup.

“It’s delicious!”

It’s no wonder that when there are more people, everything tastes delicious. This lively atmosphere not only made people know that County Master Wang was a man of high moral character, but also made “Qiantang Snake Soup” a local delicacy that has been passed down for hundreds of years.

It was unknown before because the people of Qiantang County are kind and have simple customs, and people were afraid of scaring outsiders.

Along the way, Little Tai Sui felt regretful when he heard Zhou Kao's indifference to the old Zhu family's financial resources.

The little cat's black eyes rolled around, and he thought to himself: My dear, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are until you run the household. The Zhu family is a wealthy family, so it would be a waste if you don't eat it.

It thought about the delicious food it had eaten from Sister Yu Niang before, but now that it no longer had the benefit of free food and drink, it had to find a way to make money.

She is still young. If she doesn't eat more, how can she grow up quickly and serve Lord Zhou?

and,

Let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about Zhou Kao’s appetite. As his martial arts skills become stronger and stronger, and he masters the magical powers inherited from the little Tai Sui more deeply, his appetite will definitely become bigger and bigger.

This is a huge income!!!

A scholar can only make a few taels of silver in a year, but that's not enough...

As a guest of the Zhou family and a future mistress, she guarded the house, greeted guests, caught mice and sparrows, raised children, and accumulated wealth...

There are so many things to do, and it is my duty to seek benefits for this family.

Thinking of this, Little Tai Sui couldn't help but raise his head high, feeling very proud of his noble character.

I am indeed a good slave who cares about my husband.

Fengze Tower in Beiguo County is a place frequented by low-ranking officials. It is not as unaffordable as other high-end entertainment venues that are like villas, but it is much better than various large restaurants on the street.

There is less noise, less fireworks, and still style.

Therefore, many retired officials who are idle at home, as well as those local scholars who have not entered officialdom, are willing to drink tea and relax here.

"Trouble has broken out! That kid surnamed Zhou has actually done something remarkable, achieving numerous remarkable feats. Word has spread from the Front Army Commander-in-Chief's Office that he's been promoted to a centurion in the Red Dragon Army..."

"What are you afraid of? He's aloof and great. He won't accept resignation! I've already found out!"

"He intends to pass the provincial examination..."

"With the way he's brandishing swords and guns, he still wants to pass the imperial examination??"

"Arrogant!! His literary talent on the weekly exam is quite high??? Who in Beiguo County can compare to that guy?"

"..."

Perhaps it was because Zhou Kao's martial arts skills were too strong that overshadowed his talent, and they all forgot how amazing Zhou Kao's literary talent once was.

Finally, one person's angry shout made the accompanying scholars shut up.

Verbal attacks on the enemy will not change the status quo.

"What if he fails to pass the exam?"

"Can you stop him from taking the exam? He's a match for a hundred men, and even ordinary brute force wouldn't be a match for him. How can you stop him?"

“I wonder who will set the questions this year?”

"Don't even think about it, we can't touch it."

"This won't work, and that won't work. What then? Wait until that ferocious little beast passes the imperial examination, and then we'll have to watch him report us? Given his current reputation, we'll definitely punish him severely. And then our family..."

"There's always a way."

In the room, the leading scholar had a serious look in his eyes. After his official career failed, it was only natural for him to seek a family business in Beiguo County.

These are all the customary traditions of our ancestors throughout the dynasties, but it just so happened that among the ugly soldiers and widows in Xiaohe Village, there came out a leftover and peasant like Zhou Kao who actually dared to resist!

How abominable!

"any idea?"

"After all, we are still Juren, carrying the nation's destiny and literary grace. Although our reputation is not as good now, we are still Juren..."

Hearing this, several scholars narrowed their eyes and said in trembling voices: "Brother Wang... Could it be that you want to gain fame and honor..."

"Be careful, the walls have ears!"

“Yes, yes, yes…”

The trembling Juren wiped the sweat from his forehead. In addition to the social privileges, the fame of a Juren was even more delicious food in the eyes of the demons than the fame of a scholar.

Just as Zhou Kao was reluctant to sacrifice General Zuosun's two big crab claws, no little monster would leave the flesh and blood of the scholar right in front of his mouth.

The several juren gentlemen present here have already used up all their privileges in a society where human relationships are the norm, and it is impossible for them to seek more power.

But the temptation among demons, hehe

Chapter 85 Sending a son to Zhang Mingdao

Those people didn't want to leave, and they couldn't use fair means to deal with Zhou Kao.

Although Zhou Kao refused to resign, he had been an official after all, and a centurion was still an official.

That is completely different. It is not something that can be challenged by just a few scholars, because "official" represents power; officialdom is the collection of power.

How can we challenge the entire system if even the Juren cannot enter?

Therefore, the only way to break the deadlock is to introduce external forces.

There is no way.

"A friend of mine said there's a White Immortal on Black Wind Mountain who's been very effective..."

Mr. Wang didn't finish his words. He just picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said no more.

He only said half of what he said, but he had already said it thoroughly.

There was still a leisurely and carefree atmosphere in Fengze Tower, but the few scholars who had left that day all had serious expressions and had no interest in savoring the fragrant tea.

In the government-run high-end entertainment club, several scholars from the academy were bragging with their friends from other counties.

"Brother Yixian even resigned his position as a centurion! Everyone, the scholars in Beiguo County are all of high moral character, and they regard fame and fortune as dirt..."

"The courtesan's maid is out!"

"Where? Where? Where?"

"..."

After a while of excitement, I heard the little maid at the stairs say with a smile: "You are all talented people. My young lady said that if you just write a poem and it pleases me, I won't charge you for tea today."

"Alright! My Beihai Academy is renowned for both poetry and prose. This kind of competition probably doesn't seem necessary, right? Everyone, please give me some respect. I..."

"To your mother! Beat him up!!"