Zhu Tian: Starting from the World of Zongwu

He rubbed his forehead and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This meant that many of the myths and legends, ghost stories and strange stories in his memory might be encountered in this big world.

Song Xuan continued to read.

“The will of heaven is the will of the people, and the heart of heaven is the heart of the people…”

“Originally, there was no God in the world. But when more people believed in Him, a God came into being… The same is true of God’s will.

There is no Heavenly Way in the world, but as the human mind becomes more complex, Heavenly Way gradually emerges. The human mind is Heavenly Way, and Heavenly Way is also the human mind.

"If you want to cultivate the Way of Heaven, you must cultivate the human heart. If you want to cultivate the human heart, you must observe the public opinion..."

.....

After reading the entire article, Song Xuan raised his hand and waved it across the book. The next moment, the article on the book seemed to come alive, flowing in the air like water, and turned into a phantom of a young scholar.

The scholar's shadow had a righteous expression on his face, his head held high and his chest puffed out. He spoke loudly, "Scholars like us should be upright and strict, cultivate a noble spirit, and have strong and pure thoughts. We should not bow to gods when we see them, nor should gods or Buddhas harm us!"

Song Xuan waved his sleeves, and the shadow of the scholar in the void disappeared, and the study returned to peace again.

Song Xuan didn't know whether Ning Caichen's writing was good or bad, but he understood why he was the top scorer.

There is no other reason. The articles bearing the imprint of Hunyuan Sect alone contain such a strong aura of righteousness that they can even take shape in the void and preach their own teachings.

It is conceivable that during the palace examination, as soon as Ning Caichen's article came out, it would surely attract purple energy from the east, and arouse the great spirit of ancient sages. Perhaps the entire Dao Song imperial capital would be shocked by it.

It would be hard for such a talent not to become the top scorer!

"interesting!"

Song Xuan smiled slightly. This was indeed the World of All Spirits. Even an ordinary scholar should not be underestimated. People might not practice Taoism, but that did not mean they had no ability to protect themselves.

Putting down the book in his hand, Song Xuan continued to look through other imperial examination questions and the top scorer's essays.

After Yao Yue and Song Qian came in, he just glanced at them and stopped paying attention to them, continuing to immerse himself in the ocean of knowledge.

"My brother is reading again!"

Victoria Song quietly pulled Yao Yue out of the study and whispered, "He has loved reading since he was a child. He enjoys reading all kinds of novels and stories about demons and ghosts, Taoists and gods, talented men and beautiful women, female fairies and fox spirits.

Sometimes, when he wasn’t satisfied with reading, he would write some of his own. If his writing was boring, he would tell me some weird stories.

My friends in the capital all say I have a quirky personality, but in reality, my brother is the most quirky. My personality isn't even one tenth of his. I've never seen anything like respect in him."

邀月认可的点了点头，“夫君确实爱看书，小时候他揍我的时候，怀里都揣着书。”

As she spoke, she pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes narrowed. "Even when he was beating people up, he still remembered to study. I knew in my heart at that time that he was the man of both literary and martial arts that I was looking for in this life!"

Victoria Song rolled her eyes at her and asked, "How old were you then? How could you understand so much?"

Yao Yue looked a little proud, "I don't understand so many things, but I have had an ability since I was a child, and that is the ability to perceive kindness and beauty.

You may only meet a man worth trusting once in your life, so if you do meet him, you must hold on to him, even if it means death!

Song Qian snorted, "I'm different from you. You've only lived as Song Xuan your whole life, but I'm different. I, Emperor Shura, only live for myself in this life.

I do whatever I want, and no one can stop me!"

Yao Yue didn't say anything, just looked at her with a smile.

Until Song Qian looked a little unnatural, and asked shyly: "What are you looking at?"

"Nothing! I just wanted to record your current appearance. If you ever meet someone you like, I'll use this to tease you!"

"Then you might be disappointed!" Song Qian coldly made a sword gesture and said in a deep voice: "I am an emotionless killing machine. Men will only affect the speed of my sword drawing!"

Yao Yue moved her lips, hesitated for a moment, and did not continue the topic. Instead, she smiled and said, "I know, I know. You, Shura Jian, are a remarkable woman who will not bow down to a man, okay?

Let's go to the Deacon Hall. After all, if you want to slack off, you should first understand what the job entails, right?"

"Oh!"

Victoria Song nodded, walked to the door of the study, and took a look through the gap. She saw her brother writing furiously, as if he was writing something. She waved her hand and said, "Let's go. It seems that my brother has a burst of inspiration and is writing another story. It won't be out for a while."

Yao Yue nodded, "I hope this time my husband will write something serious."

Victoria Song was unconvinced, "What nonsense are you talking about? When has my brother ever written anything indecent?"

Yao Yue smiled obscurely and said, "In our Great Zhou, there's a very famous little imperial book that perfectly combines sensuality and art. It's called Jin Ping Mei. Xiao Qian, you should be familiar with it, right?"

Victoria Song looked confused, "Ah? I don't know..."

"It doesn't matter if you don't know. Guess who wrote this book?"

Victoria Song rolled her eyes and strode forward.

"I don't know, and I don't want to guess. Don't ask!"

Chapter 594 Are you using this to test cadres?

Victoria Song didn't want to listen, but Yao Yue had a mischievous expression on her face, laughing and talking non-stop beside her.

"My husband is truly amazing. He was clearly practicing the boy's skill, but he was trying to control his desires while still jumping into them.

Not only did he read those banned books himself, he even wrote them himself. Sometimes I find it hard to understand how he endured all those years.”

Song Qian said, "So, this is why my brother couldn't stop after he broke through to the Xiantian realm, and his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

Because he endured it at a young age when he was hot-tempered and could hardly bear the rage, and even used it to temper his mind and body. While others would need to spend a great deal of time and energy on cultivating their minds later in life, he completed this step early on!

"Yeah, so I was really lucky. My childhood sweetheart got the upper hand!"

Yao Yue sighed, "If it weren't for this, if I were just the Palace Master of Yihua Palace, with my somewhat paranoid personality, even if I were beautiful, your brother might not even look at me."

"That's true. If we hadn't known each other since childhood, beautiful women wouldn't be anything special in my brother's eyes. He's done such cruel things to women more than once or twice."

Victoria Song recalled, "The beauties who died under his sword, such as Gongsun Da Niang and Lin Xian'er, were no less beautiful than you, but when my brother started killing, he didn't hesitate at all.

Do you still remember Fan Qinghui, the abbot of Cihang Jingzhai? Although she is a little older, her appearance and figure are both the best in the world. Even Ning Daoqi was fascinated by her, which shows how strong her charm is.

But there was a moment when I felt murderous intent from my brother. For a moment, my brother really thought of killing her and even destroying the entire Cihang Jingzhai.

If it weren't for Ye Gucheng's face, they would have been wiped out long ago!"

The two chattered about the past and walked towards the Deacon's Hall.

On the other side, Song Xuan was busy sorting out various materials, and began to summarize them by categories. Then he picked up his pen and wrote a few big words on the rice paper -

Thousand years of imperial examinations, a hundred years of simulation!

(Monk version)

(Regular Edition)

Jie Jie Jie!

My dear little cuties in the world of Wanling, from now on, roll up your sleeves on the road to becoming a civil servant!

The harder he squeezed, the more money Song Xuan would make from selling books. It would be nice to make some pocket money before becoming an official in the court.

After all, in this world, who would complain that they have too many spirit stones and have no place to spend them?

Holding the pen in mid-air, Song Xuan frowned, having forgotten one thing. He wondered if there was such a thing as copyright in this world. If not, it wouldn't take long for his book to be pirated after it was published.

After pondering for a moment, he did not continue to worry about this matter, but continued to organize his Millennium Imperial Examination and Century Simulation.

Never mind him. If there is no such thing as copyright, then when he becomes an official, he can implement this matter himself. Then, he can reap the benefits of pirated products again!

After cutting the front, he cut the back. He, Song, the evil capitalist, the king of rolls, Xuan, is so rich and inhumane!

.....

For the next half month, Young Master Song was busy preparing to earn spirit stones and stayed indoors.

Both Victoria Song and Yao Yue have a general understanding of the position of deacon.

Under the outer sect elders are the deacons, under the deacons are the outer sect clerks, under the clerks are the outer sect managers, and the managers are in charge of a large number of outer sect servants.

Simply put, elders are mascots and generally do not get involved unless something big happens.

The more than 200 outer sect deacons are the actual decision makers of the entire outer sect.

The release, acceptance, and completion of outer disciples' tasks, as well as their resources and benefits, all require the deacon's signature.

Every once in a while, the outer sect deacons would review the areas under their charge, and the review results would eventually be reported to the elders in charge.

The areas that Song Qian and Yao Yue were in charge of were mostly populated by new disciples, whose highest level of cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. Generally, they rarely issued tasks to disciples at this level, so for a while, the two of them were very free.

One day, the two were bored and were wandering around an area under their jurisdiction when a female disciple who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old and had a small round face ran over excitedly.

"Two seniors!"

Victoria Song stopped and turned to glance at the girl in the Foundation Establishment Stage. She tried her best to be amiable and said, "Little girl, what's the matter?"

“Senior, give it to me!”

The girl handed a storage bag to Victoria Song.

Song Qian was confused and took the storage bag and glanced at it with her spiritual sense.

There wasn't anything good in it, just a few low-grade spirit stones, and some jewelry and headdresses that mortals liked.

These things may be priceless to ordinary people, but in the eyes of monks, they have no value at all.

She asked curiously, "What are you doing?"

"Junior Yi Xiyue, this is a tribute to the elders!"

"I appreciate your kindness, but forget about these things."

Song Qian felt a little funny. You might as well put a handful of soil in the storage bag and say it is a local specialty from your hometown. It would be more meaningful than giving away this garbage!

Yi Xiyue was not embarrassed and continued to smile, "Senior, do you think it's too little? It doesn't matter. As long as you open a backdoor for me and find me a job as a manager, I will double the tribute I give you next month. What do you think?"

"Oh?"

The smile on Song Qian's face faded and her expression became a little cold.

Is this how you ask for favors? Using these things to test cadres, which cadre wouldn't be able to withstand such a test?

You want a job without even delivering the goods, who do you think you are!

You are still young but you are trying to imitate others in making cakes for the moon. The cakes you draw are not even round. You also want to double the money next month. But your melons and fruits are just rubbish. Even if they double in value, they are still rubbish. Do you think I am someone who needs a few low-grade spirit stones?

"Take the things back, this can't be done!"

Song Qian said coldly, "You're young, but you have a lot of crooked thoughts. What you need to do now is to focus on your cultivation and form the elixir as soon as possible, instead of wasting your time on scheming and taking shortcuts!"

She looked around at the many disciples who were watching the excitement and said in a deep voice, "If this happens again, don't blame me for being ruthless. I will punish you according to the sect rules!"

The girl was scolded and her face became gloomy. After taking the storage bag, she subconsciously clenched her hands in her sleeves.

"Elder, you are teaching me a lesson. I was young and ignorant. I will never dare to do it again!"

She was very respectful and bowed, saying, "Since Senior is unwilling to accept my offer, then please return the spiritual treasure passed down in my family!"

It is not easy for me to cultivate, and I rely on this spiritual treasure. Without it, how can I continue on the path of cultivation?"

Song Qian frowned slightly, "What are these spiritual treasures you're talking about? The few broken pieces of jewelry in the storage bag?"

The woman said respectfully, "Senior, you are joking. The spiritual bronze mirror in my storage bag was originally given to you as a gift.

Senior, you took the spiritual treasure and are unwilling to do anything. I dare not say anything, but I still ask you to return the spiritual treasure to me!"

Victoria Song smiled suddenly, raised her hand and pressed it on her head, and laughed: "I thought you were ignorant, but after all this time, you are here to deliberately cause trouble!

Is it because I look too kind that I give you the impression that you are easy to mess with?

Tell me, who sent you here?

Chapter 595 I am bullying the weak, so what can you do about it?

"What are you talking about, Senior?"

"I just want to get my things back, how can that be considered as causing trouble? Are you trying to bully the weak?"

Fear flashed across Yi Xiyue's eyes, but more of it was grievance. Her pitiful look made the surrounding disciples feel the same way.

"Master Deacon, this is the sect!"

A male disciple who had a great liking for Yi Xiyue stood up and loudly questioned, "Senior, are you planning to use your power to oppress others and harm your fellow disciples?"

Song Qian glanced at the young male disciple who looked ordinary no matter how you looked at him, and was a little confused for a moment.

"You are just a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator. Who gave you the confidence to speak to me like that?"