Chapter 177: Grandmaster? Mere Ants! (Please Subscribe) _2
Lin Xueru leaned on his shoulder and asked, "Brother Yi, how do you know all these?"
"All of these were learned when I was studying at home," Chen Yi said with a smile:
"Not only Dakong Temple but also Kyoto Academy, which was established even earlier, almost as soon as the Wei Dynasty began."
"The saint who assisted Emperor Wei at that time was the first dean."
Hua Youxiang was intrigued: "In that case, both Kyoto Academy and Dakong Temple are backed by the court?"
Chen Yi nodded and said, "Nowadays, almost all the ministers in the court are from Kyoto Academy."
"Even for the Military Marquis Family, many who are not suited for Martial Arts choose to study and pass the imperial examinations to take posts elsewhere."
Speaking of this, Chen Yi couldn't help but recall the letter from Xia Wanwan, saying that his younger brother Chen Fan is currently studying at Kyoto Academy.
It is said that Chen Fan has good talent and has already been promoted to Scholar, with his cultivation of Vast Energy comparable to a cultivator of the Sixth Grade Realm.
Such progression in cultivation is not slow, but still quite far behind Chen Yuan and him.
Du Yanqing sighed and said: "Thus, nowadays on the court, eighty percent of the ministers come from the academy, only twenty percent are from the Marquis of the Military."
"Some days ago, my father sent me a message, asking me to associate more with Xie Dongan after returning to Kyoto Prefecture."
Du Yan frowned and looked at him: "Why so? As Prince Zhenbei, father should clearly delineate boundaries with the Left Minister Mansion."
"I don't know what father's intentions are," Du Yanqing turned to Chen Yi and asked, "Had that Xie Dongan also been to the Southern Barbarian Secret Realm?"
Chen Yi nodded, but in his heart, he wondered about the intention of Prince Zhenbei's reminder.
He knew that in the current court, as the foremost civil servant, Left Minister Xie Jing suppresses the Marquis's power of speech to the extreme.
Such an arrangement by Prince Zhenbei, wouldn't it make outsiders think he is showing signs of weakness?
"Is he really as wise as rumored?" Du Yanqing continued to ask.
"Somewhat wise, and a bit of strategy," Chen Yi pondered: "But I know his heart is cold."
"Oh?"
Chen Yi looked at everyone, explaining: "He is different from other Scholars, not pedantic, not a rigid Confucian."
"Perhaps influenced by his grandfather, he always unconsciously keeps himself out of affairs, whether facing danger or dealing with others."
Saying that Xie Dongan was "indifferent" comes from this—like observing everyone and everything from the perspective of God.
"Does that mean he is very scheming?" Du Yan frowned and said discontentedly: "Is father not pushing my brother into a fire pit by arranging this?"
"Perhaps there are other reasons." Du Yanqing pulled her a bit, signaling not to discuss their father.
Chen Yi noticed their gestures and smiled: "In any case, it's fine to make his acquaintance but not to get too close."
"Of course, later when we are in Kyoto Prefecture, with the Prince and several Marquises around, there's indeed no need to worry."
If someone still dares to scheme against him or his companions, they really must have eaten the hearts of bears and leopards!
Seeing him say this, everyone felt much more relaxed, indeed no need to worry too much.
At this moment, Hua Youxiang said excitedly:
"I heard that a grand event is approaching, and many Heavenly Prides from various places are being surrounded and killed by Evil Demons and demons."
"Brother Chen, do you think our group will also be surrounded and attacked?"
"Me?" Chen Yi smiled: "I hope they come."
"Haha..."
Everyone couldn't help but laugh, even the usually calm Fairy Hua's face showed a faint smile.
The sound from behind made Gu Tiangang and Cao Abao, who were leading the carriage, look at each other and smile.
"Brother, it seems at this time on our trip to Kyoto Prefecture, we two can be much relieved."
"We can't be careless."
Gu Tiangang shook his head and transmitted soundly: "Our nephew here, although highly cultivated, thinks differently from a typical Heavenly Pride."
"Oh?"
Gu Tiangang didn't explain much, his mind still couldn't relax.
He opposed Chenyi's suggestion, but couldn't stand Chen Yi's repeated requests, otherwise, he would have definitely opted to carry everyone and rush to Kyoto Prefecture in the shortest time.
Instead of traveling by flying horse, spending days on the way as now.
Not long after, their carriage arrived at the inn outside the mountains, where as usual Chen Yi and others replenished their supplies.
Sun Zhengqiu had already been waiting here for a long time, but only greeted them and then sat in the inn hall, ordered some small dishes, and a bowl of wine.
"My lord, I have passed your message of departure today, and a reply has already arrived."
"Speak." Chen Yi's voice unmovedly transmitted.
Sun Zhengqiu transmitted: "The letter did not specify when to take action, just asked me to go to Jizhou Prefecture to meet them."
"Oh?"
Chen Yi silently frowned and asked: "Have you received any letters from the 'Demoness' side?"
"No, I guess they might have sensed something, not wanting to make a move against you?"
Sun Zhengqiu quietly observed Chen Yi and Xiao Xuanzhen and others, thinking with their strength, "Hidden Dragon" must be insane to order an attack.
Not to mention Chen Yi, the cultivation of the other Heavenly Prides alone is around the Third Grade Heavenly Union Realm, "Hidden Dragon" area has few who could match them.
Unless "Hidden Dragon" and other Evil Demons collaborate, he couldn't see where those people get the courage to attack.
Chen Yi pondered for a moment, instructed: "Do as they instructed."
Sun Zhengqiu felt bitter inside, yet dared not refuse: "My life is yours, my lord, please look after me."
Previously several summonings by "Hidden Dragon", he only obeyed outwardly while defying secretly, especially that time when they intended to strike against the Lu Family, he had secretly foiled it.