I was favored by the evil god, and I became a white-bone bodhisattva.

The green dragon also crawled out from Tangtang's sleeve, its eyes full of disbelief.

How lucky is this turtle that his cultivation level can soar just by eating a few earthworms outside?

[This magic power resonates with its bloodline, perhaps it was a gift from its elders?] Xiaobai said uncertainly.

Tangtang nodded repeatedly after hearing this, thinking that this explanation was quite reasonable.

........

Compared to the huge force that descended from the sky, the little turtle's own cultivation was too shallow.

No matter how much the blood resonates, there is still some magic power that cannot be absorbed.

The little turtle directly transferred this part of mana that could not be absorbed to Tangtang.

Seeing a small stream of clear spring flying towards her, Tangtang's body flashed with green light.

The Qinghua Miaoyan Sutra belongs to the wood element, and water produces wood. This water-attributed magic power is also of great benefit to the little girl.

As Tangtang accepted, transformed and absorbed, her slightly illusory pupa pill gradually solidified.

At this moment, the little girl's relatively weak pupa pill realm was completely consolidated!

"Thank you, little turtle."

The turtle, which has grown several times and is now almost the size of a washbasin, shook its head and said goodbye to Tangtang reluctantly.

As its cultivation level skyrocketed, its bloodline potential was also partially tapped.

The few remaining injuries on his body have already healed.

"Well, sugar for you!"

Calling Li Qiaoyun who was in the house, the little girl carried the turtle all the way to the river.

"This river is too small. If you want to travel, go to a bigger place. Goodbye!"

With a splash, the turtle dived into the river.

It stuck its head out and took one last look at Tangtang and Li Qiaoyun, then headed towards the sea without hesitation.

Chapter 054 Growing old together

After the county examination results come out, each county will announce them.

Li Xingwen calculated the time and rushed to the county town to check it out early in the morning.

'Did these people sleep on the floor here last night?'

Li Xingwen hurried to the place where the notice was posted and found that many scholars were lying on the ground with their quilts rolled up.

He smiled bitterly and obediently lined up behind the group of people.

After waiting for a while, more and more scholars came here, surrounding the small area so tightly that no one could get in or out.

"The police are coming, make way, make way!"

In the past, these scholars had little respect for the county yamen runners, but now they call them "Cha Ye" and show great respect.

"The list is open--"

With a shout, Li Xingwen suppressed his madly beating heart and quickly searched for his name on the list.

I took a quick glance and didn't see it.

He took a deep breath and looked at each name carefully.

The more he looked, the paler Li Xingwen's face became.

When he saw the end, he felt dizzy and fell to the ground.

No one even looked at Li Xingwen. Some of those who failed the exam fainted, while others burst into tears.

"Three times. I took the test three times."

"I didn't win again. That's all. Sigh."

Amid the wailing and crying, a woman pushed through the crowd and tried to help the fainted scholar up.

"Husband, wake up quickly, husband."

"You have to pinch the Ren Zhong point," said a scholar who was sighing nearby.

Philtrum?

Without saying a word, Shan Yunhe pinched the two vertical bars under Li Xingwen's nose.

After a lot of pinching, the scholar finally woke up.

"My husband, are you okay? Do you recognize me?"

Seeing Li Xingwen's dull eyes like a fool, Shan Yunhe was so anxious that tears were about to fall out.

"I didn't win. This shouldn't have happened. Why didn't I win?"

"If I didn't hit it, I didn't hit it. Let's try harder next time!"

No, it's not that simple.

I performed very well this time and shouldn't have failed.

He should not have failed the exam but ended up failing. Perhaps, this is no longer a question of talent or learning.

......

"Xingwen, I'll make you some porridge. Sit down and take a rest. Don't let your mind get upset."

Li Xingwen forced a smile at his fiancée, then sat alone in a chair and fell into deep thought.

Before the county examination began, during a conversation with classmates, someone said that the county examination did not entirely depend on talent.

Honestly speaking, Li Xingwen understood the reason behind this, but he felt that as long as his talent and knowledge far surpassed those of his peers, he could still pass the imperial examination!

After all, 'not entirely dependent' does not mean 'not dependent at all'.

Even if the county magistrate tried to win him over later, Li Xingwen politely declined.

He firmly believed that with his talent and knowledge he would pass the imperial examination and become a good official to benefit the people in the future.

However, reality was like a slap in the face, leaving the scholar dizzy.

"It shouldn't be like this. If the imperial examination is not based on talent and learning, then what is the point of it?"

"If scholars in the world cannot pass the imperial examination to change their lives, what is the point of reading all the books of sages in the house?"

Under such a severe blow, some of Li Xingwen's thoughts became extreme.

"Husband, it's time to drink porridge."

I don’t know how much time had passed, but Shan Yunhe’s soft call woke the scholar up.

He touched his forehead and found that he was sweating profusely.

"Yunhe, I just thought about it carefully."

Shan Yunhe didn't say anything, just looked at the man gently.

"If I didn't succeed once, maybe it was just bad luck."

Although it was not his true thought, Li Xingwen thought he should not be so extreme in front of his virtuous fiancée.

"Anyway, I'm still young and can take the exam again!"

The scholar drank his porridge and said slowly, "Take the exam again. If I still fail, I will go to the county magistrate to ask for a job."

It might be just bad luck this time, just treat it as bad luck!

Two times didn't work. Li Xingwen felt that he had to accept the reality as soon as possible and think carefully about Yunhe.

"Find a job, work hard for two or three years, and then marry Yun He in style."

only......

Li Xingwen looked at his fiancée worriedly, afraid that she would scold him for having no ambition.

"OK"

Shan Yunhe smiled and nodded. As a demon, she didn’t really care whether the person she liked could become successful.

As long as they can grow old together in the future, she has no more extravagant demands.

........

After drinking the porridge, Li Xingwen returned to the village with his fiancée.

He met many fellow villagers along the way, and they all asked the scholar enthusiastically whether he had passed the exam.

"My luck was a little bad this time. I'll try harder next time."

There was no sign of depression on Li Xingwen's face. It was hard to imagine that he would faint after reading the list.

"..."

Faced with the villagers' questions, Li Xingwen was able to answer them calmly after adjusting his mindset.

But as he got closer to home, his pace slowed down involuntarily.

"Xingwen, I'll go talk to you."

Despite Shan Yunhe's good intentions, Li Xingwen shook his head.

He took a deep breath and walked into the house with a tense body.

"Brother, ah, sister-in-law is here too."

Li Qiaoyun looked at her brother's expression, but couldn't see anything.

While she was hesitating, the woman walked out of the house.

"Son, have you passed the imperial examination?"

"My son is still a little short of maturity. I am sorry to disappoint you."

After a moment of silence, the woman waved her hand and said, "What's the harm if you don't succeed once? You are so young, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

"kindness"

Although my mother didn't complain, the atmosphere at home was still a little unusual.

This unusual feeling completely disappeared after Li Xingwen read the book for four or five days as if nothing had happened.

"cousin!"

"Tangtang, what do you want from me so late at night?"

Li Xingwen was feeling a little strange when he heard the little girl say, "Tangtang is getting ready to go on a trip. Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

As she spoke, Tangtang bowed to the scholar.

what?

Travel, trip?

Yes, Tangtang did say that she would leave after learning to read.

Li Xingwen felt a surge of reluctance in his heart. After spending so many days together, he had already regarded the little girl as his other sister.

........

"Tangtang, you don't have to leave. You can stay in Kelai Village or at my house."

The scholar tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Qiaoyun and Yunhe like you so much, and my mother and the villagers have gradually accepted you. Although Kelai Village is only a small village, I think it is actually a pretty good place."

Kelai Village is pretty good, but...

The little girl said firmly: "Just like your ambition is to change the fate of your family and benefit the people, Tangtang also has her own ambition! Tangtang wants to become more powerful while traveling, and finally become an omniscient and omnipotent immortal."

Although he is young, he has big ambitions.

Li Xingwen laughed: "Where are you going first?"

"Qingzhou"

Haha, since we are traveling, we have to go to Qingzhou.

"I'll give you a farewell banquet tomorrow. Eat well and then set off."

Chapter 055 Is there a prince who has been a prince for forty years?