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Chapter 175 Join
"No way? Breaking through to the sixth level is so easy? Back then, I had to go through so much hardship. Not only did I have to constantly improve my mind and realm, but I also had to repeatedly polish my literary palace before I was barely able to get promoted. But this guy did it so easily!" Someone in the crowd couldn't help but exclaimed.
Another person's eyes widened, muttering to himself in disbelief, "She's already broken through? This is even easier than when my little girl's Wen Qi entered her body! When did it become so easy to advance from the seventh rank to the sixth rank? Is there something wrong with my cultivation method?"
The people around them were whispering to each other, and the sound of discussion was rising and falling. They looked at Gu Yunzhou with eyes filled with astonishment, envy, and a hint of barely concealed jealousy. This guy who suddenly appeared had composed two rare masterpieces with a wave of his hand, and even overcame such a difficult and dangerous task so smoothly. It was simply unbelievable, a naked blow to the self-confidence of those who had worked so hard to cultivate!
"You are so stupid. You really think that the rhyme of a poem that protects the country and the rhyme of a poem that moves the nine states are so simple. The advancement from the 7th grade to the 6th grade is just the benefit we can see. There are more benefits that are difficult to see with the naked eye yet to come!" A smart person woke the others up with one word.
"Indeed, this literary talent is rare. It is reasonable for Master Gu to have acquired so much at once and break through to a higher rank!"
At this moment, Gu Yunzhou, who had been keeping his eyes tightly closed, slowly opened them. The first thing that caught his eye was the faintly luminous wall before him. The wall resembled a mysterious barrier, with wisps of strange light flowing through it, drawing his gaze.
Seeing that Gu Yunzhou finally woke up, the Eighth Elder standing beside him waved his sleeves lightly, and the originally indestructible wall of literary energy instantly disappeared like smoke, as if it had never existed.
Gu Yunzhou quickly recovered and understood the situation. He had unknowingly achieved another breakthrough, successfully entering the Sixth Rank. He also had a clear impression of the amiable old woman smiling at him—wasn't she the Eighth Elder of the Book Mountain Holy Land, whom he had the good fortune to meet before in Jinzhou County?
Thinking of this, Gu Yunzhou hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his fists respectfully and saluted the Eighth Elder, and said with tears of gratitude: "Thank you Eighth Elder for your careful care of me. I never expected to meet you here again. I, Gu Yunzhou, would like to express my deepest gratitude!" His words showed his humility, courtesy, and respect for teachers.
"I haven't seen you, Mr. Gu, for a long time. This time, you have given me another big surprise. You are truly a rare talent. It seems that our human race can produce another great poet!" The Eighth Elder smiled and nodded, looking at Gu Yunzhou with satisfaction.
It has only been a few months since the last time they met. At that time, Gu Yunzhou was only a 9th-rank bachelor, but now he has jumped to a 6th-rank Confucian scholar. His cultivation speed is truly amazing.
"When you come out of Shushan Holy Land in three days, I will take you to the inner scene. I won't keep you any longer today!" Seeing that more and more people were watching, the Eighth Elder said no more, nodded to Gu Yunzhou, and soon his figure disappeared from the spot.
Zhu Chenxu was already stunned at this moment. What the hell, this young man who was casually pulled over by him to fight against that hypocritical Lin Muyang was none other than Gu Zhenguo, whom he had always liked. Oh my god, what kind of divine luck did he have? He was so discerning that he could pick out such a peerless genius at first sight! Hahahaha…” Thinking of this, Zhu Chenxu could no longer suppress his inner joy and couldn't help but grinning.
"Master Zhu, I'll take my leave now!" Seeing that the matter had been almost completely resolved, Gu Yunzhou truly didn't want to stay here any longer, enduring the strange stares he'd received, like he was watching a monkey. He mused to himself, "Being scrutinized like this is truly unsettling." With that, he turned and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute, Gu Zhenguo! I'm coming with you too." Zhu Chenxu, who had been smirking, suddenly snapped out of his wits and hurried to catch up with Gu Yunzhou. Seeing this, the crowd around them realized the excitement was over and gradually dispersed. However, only one person remained standing: the sullen Lin Muyang. His eyes narrowed slightly, and it was unclear what thoughts were going through his mind.
At this moment, Gu Yunzhou, Jiang Liunian, and Zhu Chenxu, who had followed them by force, found a restaurant near the street. They chose a seat by the window, ordered a table full of wine and food, and began to chat while savoring the food.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Zhu Chenxu accidentally learned that Gu Yunzhou and Jiang Liunian hadn't yet formed a team. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes. He quickly put down his wine glass and said to them sincerely, "Brother Gu, Brother Jiang, since you haven't formed a team yet, why don't you consider joining our team? Don't worry, our team is composed of upright and trustworthy gentlemen, not the despicable villains like Lin Muyang." After saying this, Zhu Chenxu looked at the two men in front of him expectantly, waiting for their response.
Gu Yunzhou and the other man exchanged a glance. Judging from what had happened today, Zhu Chenxu didn't seem like a treacherous or cunning individual, but rather a cheerful and upright man. With this understanding, they stopped pushing back and decisively agreed.
At this time, Zhu Chenxu continued, "In three days, the long-awaited Book Mountain Holy Land will open. Our team, including the two of you, will have a total of eighteen people. Most of them are sixth-rank Confucian scholars, and there are only three fifth-rank Confucian scholars. After the Book Mountain Holy Land officially opens, we should act together as much as possible! After all, there is strength in numbers, and we can look after each other."
Seeing that Gu Yunzhou and the others agreed without hesitation, Zhu Chenxu breathed a sigh of relief and continued to introduce the team to them. In fact, if you only count the number of people, the size of their team is not particularly large, but for this exploration of the Book Mountain Holy Land, it is basically enough to deal with various possible situations.
"Alas, I really don't know which realm will be opened in the Book Mountain Holy Land this time. If we can know in advance, we can make adequate preparations!" Jiang Liunian slowly put down the chopsticks in his hand, with a trace of regret that was hard to conceal on his face.