As soon as the news about the school was released through official channels, it immediately attracted attention from four states.
In Jizhou Prefecture, in addition to posting notices in the city, word of mouth from many warriors became the main source of news in the world.
In addition, various entertainment venues such as brothels, teahouses, wine shops, and gambling houses have also become important places for news dissemination.
For example, Fengbai Pavilion, as a newly popular restaurant in Jizhou Prefecture, has a lot of customers. When everyone talks about this, they all say that the general has made a big deal.
"I heard that the first batch of students admitted to Beiwu Academy is only a hundred people. The quota is very tight. All the sects and sects in and outside the city are trying their best to send people to the academy!"
"Why are there only a hundred people? Didn't you say it was a big deal?"
"Don't say that, a hundred people is a lot. After all, this is just a school enrollment, not recruiting troops."
"Wait a minute, what is the origin of this Beiwu Academy? Why is everyone saying that this Beiwu Academy is good?"
Some people in the discussion group also expressed confusion.
These people, usually those who are not very well-informed, seem confused at the moment.
So someone on the side expressed contempt: "You don't even know this?"
"Is this famous?"
"Beiwu Academy is a new school founded by the General himself. It was established in Jizhou Prefecture. The General has a heavenly appearance and unique wisdom. The purpose of establishing the school is to attract outstanding disciples from various sects and sects, and to provide
Outstanding disciples of each sect provide a broad platform for disciples to communicate and learn, improve their martial arts, and then achieve the purpose of promoting martial arts in the world."
Everyone has a different understanding of the establishment of Beiwu Academy by the General, but they are all very similar.
The most attractive thing is that on the one hand, this school was established by Cao Su himself, and on the other hand, the school provides sufficient training resources, including teachers, elixirs, spiritual treasures, and secret books.
In addition, I heard that outstanding students among them can receive additional rewards from the general.
It can be said that the entire school is like an additional training class for improvement, and it is also free.
Although outstanding disciples from various sects in the four states usually know each other, they never have the opportunity to meet each other to compare martial arts and prove their abilities. Now that such a platform can be placed here, it is of course very exciting.
Soon, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jizhou Prefecture, and spread to the four states with the circulation of people in the Jianghu.
In the Fengbai Pavilion Restaurant in Jizhou Prefecture, a young man in brocade clothes was sitting by the window. After hearing the news, his heart moved. He saw several young men chatting animatedly. He stretched out his hand to call a young man over, and put a piece of silver in his hand.
on the table.
"Guest officer?"
The boy showed a flattering smile and put away the money skillfully: "What do you want to know?"
Selling some basic information about Jianghu people in the restaurant is also one of the restaurant's businesses. The boys deliberately talk about these things in the restaurant just to have the opportunity to sell the information they heard from elsewhere.
When Ji Lie saw the boy accepting the money, he asked in a deep voice: "Brother, do you know when Beiwu Academy will enroll students?"
The young man saw that Ji Lie was young, had an extraordinary bearing, and had two long swords hanging by his side. He was obviously a rich man who traveled around the world. Rich men like this who spent a lot of money were their important customers.
He smiled and replied: "This young hero only listens to what others say."
"It is said that the Beiwu Academy has been fully constructed, and the formal enrollment should begin next month. The total number of students enrolled for the first time is one hundred disciples."
"A hundred of them are disciples of various sects?"
Ji Lie frowned.
The young man shook his head and said: "No, I heard that each sect has a quota limit. For example, our Chiyun Sect. The young man should also know the name of the Chiyun Sect. This Chiyun Sect is the largest sect in Jizhou.
, there are so many talented disciples in the sect, but this time there are only five places to join Beiwu Academy, yes, we can only recommend five people in total."
"According to the General's original words, it is said to be 'sending students', and that's probably what it means."
The boy was just a waiter, but he remembered this interesting story clearly. After telling it, Ji Lie immediately smiled.
Ji Lie smiled and asked again: "What about other sects?"
"I don't know how small the other sects are, but I guess there shouldn't be more than the Chiyun Sect. And among the sects in the entire Four Prefectures, there are even more sects that can get the admission quota of Beiwu Academy.
not enough."
The boy spread his hands: "I heard that in addition to some quotas allocated to the disciples of the major sects, some are outstanding young soldiers in the general's army, and the rest are left to the casual cultivators to participate in the selection."
"Is there a quota for selection?" Ji Lie's eyes lit up slightly.
"Yes, but..." This young man has heard people talk a lot, and he is also very clear about the secrets: "But there are only a hundred people in total, and in the end, we can give the places to the casual cultivators in the world.
Even less, and I heard from people in the General's Mansion that if you are not recommended to the Beiwu Academy in your own sect in the first round, you can still participate in the selection of Jianghu casual cultivators. In other words, ordinary disciples can
There are two chances to run."
When Ji Lie heard this, he immediately became a little angry. Is it unfair for the general to take care of a large number of disciples in this way?
The boy was observing his words and expressions, and he could tell what he was thinking by looking at Ji Lie's expression.
He quickly smiled and said: "Young hero, this is already a very good result. I heard that these sects also provided martial arts resources to support the establishment of the school this time. In other words, although the general worked hard to build the school, but
The help of various sects is also indispensable, and some of the quotas can be used to give fair competition to the numerous casual cultivators in the martial arts world, which shows that the general has not forgotten our vast number of casual cultivators in the martial arts world at all..."
"Pooh!!!"
As soon as the boy finished speaking, he immediately annoyed a man from the world who was having a meal in Fengbai Pavilion.
The Jianghu man had just been listening to the boy's introduction, until he heard the boy saying good things about Cao Su, he couldn't bear it anymore and directly attacked the boy: "That stinky boy, what do you know about fairness? You
Do you know the fairness in this world? Is fairness just what people like you say?"
The charlatan was a bare-chested traveler holding a knife, with several cloth bags of different colors wrapped around his waist. After drinking some wine, he got drunk and roared at the young man.
The boy didn't have any martial arts skills. He saw how generous Ji Lie was and how young he was, so he said a few more words.
Unexpectedly, two sentences made him angry.
He turned around with a pale face and admitted his mistake again and again: "Master, I was the one who said the wrong thing. I apologize to you. Please calm down!"
The man holding the knife slapped the table over with his palm. He was very dissatisfied and cursed: "You bastard, you don't know how to live or die!"
After saying that, he reached out his hand and directly picked up the boy who was speaking.
The boy was grabbed by him and his face turned pale with fear. Wouldn't such a martial artist who kills without blinking an eye kill him directly?
He looked at Ji Lie beside him as if asking for help. Just when Ji Lie was about to take action, he suddenly heard the sound of breaking through the air.
"Whoosh!!"
I saw a black light suddenly shooting out of the darkness in the hall.
Although the man holding the knife was drunk, he still dodged instinctively.
"who?"
A sneak attack in secret is not a hero. The black light was urgent and fast. If he hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been hit by now.
The man holding the knife became furious and pulled out the long knife from his waist on the spot. The long knife made a "clang" sound and its cold light was revealed.
However, along with the black light, there was also a floating figure, which waved a palm towards the man holding the knife in the air.
A majestic inner energy like a river was spit out. As soon as the man with the sword pulled out his long sword, he was directly hit by the torrent of palm force. His whole body was knocked to the ground like a wave.
He rolled out several times in the air, knocked over several tables of guests, and fell to the ground.
He is a martial artist of the middle level in the realm of strength!
Everyone in the world had the eyesight, and when they saw this scene, they were immediately horrified.
This martial artist of the middle level in the realm of strength clearly has a very high level of force. A casual slap can even make people hear the sound of waves. It has obviously reached a "concrete" level.
"Fengbai Pavilion is not a place for you to run wild."
The figure was revealed and turned out to be the restaurant manager who had been greeting everyone at the door.
The shopkeeper was always smiling when he met everyone, and many people in the world were familiar with him. I didn't expect that the shopkeeper's martial arts skills were so high, and he knocked down a swordsman with good martial arts skills with one palm.
Following the shopkeeper's display of force, several strong men emerged from Fengbai Pavilion, each of them full of vitality and not low in force.
They picked up the injured swordsman who was vomiting blood and threw him directly out of Fengbai Pavilion.
When the rest of the Jianghu people saw this scene, they restrained themselves even if they dared to behave disrespectfully.
This is Jizhou Prefecture, not a remote place. Fengbai Pavilion is said to be inextricably linked to the Cao family. It’s not long-sighted to cause trouble in Fengbai Pavilion. Aren’t you tired of living here?
They expressed regret for the drunken swordsman, thinking that when the man sobered up, he would be terrified.
After the shopkeeper knocked the swordsman over with his palm, he returned to his usual smiling appearance and sent someone to clean up the place quickly.
The shopkeeper walked up to Ji Lie and apologized: "Little brother, did I not scare you?"
When the incident happened, Ji Lie was at the table closest to the swordsman. He originally wanted to take action, but before he could, the shopkeeper had already taken action.
Ji Lie quickly waved his hand: "It's not in the way. It's not in the way."
The shopkeeper was also very polite and called the boy over: "I will add a few more signature dishes to this little brother and a jug of good wine, and it will be credited to my account."
He looked at the other tables of guests who had been knocked over and made proper arrangements one by one. Almost every table had compensation.
The shopkeeper of Fengbai Pavilion showed good martial arts skills and handled it so properly, which immediately made many people in the world feel good about him, and his reputation also improved.
Ji Lie originally wanted to leave directly, but now the shopkeeper helped him add more dishes, so he had no choice but to finish eating before leaving the restaurant.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, this shopkeeper's handsome skills are probably at the fifth level of the powerful realm."
In Ji Lie's mind, Shan Lao's voice rang.
Shan Lao sighed again in an instant: "This Cao Su is so scary. When we saw him that year, he was already developing his power. Now, after so many years, Cao Su's power has expanded to four countries.
In the land of Zhouzhou, even the shopkeeper of this small Fengbai Restaurant is a hidden fifth-grade master, which is really terrifying."
Ji Lie remained silent, picked up a few newly added dishes and put them into his mouth: "Master, I have been trapped in the fourth level of the power realm for a long time. This Beiwu Academy is where talented disciples from all major sects gather.
, I also want to join this school to practice. If I can find masters of the same age to compete with and prove my martial arts, I think it will definitely be of great benefit."
Of course Mr. Shan in his mind was very supportive, but he also reminded Ji Lie: "Of course there is no problem in joining Beiwu Academy, but you are now carrying the inheritance of Emperor You. If someone notices it, it may not be a good thing...
..What’s more, Cao Su is the principal of this school, and he will definitely come to the school to teach more in the future. His senses are too keen, and his martial arts are unpredictable. I now doubt that I may be able to avoid his detection."
Ji Lie was a little unwilling: "Are we going to miss this opportunity like this? Master, you and I both have a deep hatred for each other. I am better off. Even if I am only at the fourth level now, when I return to Pingcheng, I will be a first-rate master.
It’s just that I may not be able to uproot Feima Village by myself, but what about you, Master? My fourth-level strength is too far away from the enemy, how long do I have to wait?”
Shan Lao was silent, he could feel his apprentice's determination.
Over the years, Ji Lie slept in the open and practiced martial arts crazily. Finally, at the age of nineteen, he reached the fourth level of the strength realm, comparable to Cao Su in the past.
But each subsequent step of practice will only be more difficult than before. Although Ji Lie also has some adventures, in martial arts, adventure alone cannot solve everything. In martial arts practice, the focus is more important than understanding. Ji Lie continues
In order to break through and enter the upper level of the power realm, you must have a deeper understanding of martial arts. Therefore, it is indeed a very good opportunity to join the Beiwu Academy and find talents of the same age to confirm martial arts.
If I miss this time, who knows when Beiwu Academy will start recruiting students again?
Both of them were relatively silent. Ji Lie kept eating the dishes and drinking wine, and soon the pot of wine was empty.
After a long time, Shan Lao in his mind sighed: "Ji Lie, you are going to Beiwu Academy. I am not against you. I just think that Beiwu Academy is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I am worried that after you enter..."
"Are you worried that my confidence will be dampened?"
Ji Lie suddenly raised the corner of his mouth: "Master, you underestimate your apprentice too much. You have seen all the hardships I have endured over the years. Am I the kind of person who will be so beaten down by a slight setback that I cannot get up again? Yue Yue
It's the setbacks that can't destroy me. What I need is these trainings."
Hearing Ji Lie's confident speech, Mr. Shan burst out laughing: "It's my fault, Master underestimated you!"
The two reached an agreement, and Ji Lie assured Shan Lao: "Master, don't worry, I will be careful. When I get to the school, I will never expose any trace of Emperor You's martial arts. If Cao Su comes to teach, I will definitely do it."
Avoid him if you can, and try not to have contact with him."
"Yes, you must be careful. Cao Su is a first-class martial artist. I am afraid that he is only one step away from the mysterious realm. Such a terrifying existence has extremely sharp senses. Even if I am hiding in the spiritual ring, my aura is still
If I exist, I may not be able to hide it from him. If he discovers my existence..." Shan Lao stopped talking at this point, and he didn't know what Cao Su would do to him.
Logically speaking, since he is a historical figure, Cao Su should not be interested in him.
But who can guarantee this kind of thing? These people in power are all duplicitous, and their smiles hide their knives. Maybe they look grand on the surface, but secretly they immediately send people to seize the treasure, especially for someone as rootless as Ji Lie.
Ping people are the favorite targets of exploitation by those in power.
Shan Lao didn't dare to take risks. This kind of thing was not worth the risk. As long as he failed once, he would have no chance.
Ji Lie is his only hope. He can only hope that Ji Lie will act carefully and that Cao Su will not get into contact with him easily.
Both of them had something on their minds. After Ji Lie hurriedly drank and dined, he left Fengbai Pavilion and found a place to stay to rest first.
Preparing for the day when Jizhou Prefecture Beiwu Academy opens its enrollment.