Chapter 480: This literary exam has no second place

After today, everyone in Beimingzhou will know that he, Nanguo Buxie, grandson of the Lord of Huangjin City and external grandson of the Lord of Dan Valley, is a pride of heaven who combines family background and talent, unmatched for the past several hundred years!

Thinking thus, Nanguo Buxie stood up directly, hands behind his back like an adult, urging Wu Shushan, "Wu Yuanzhang, what are you still keeping secret? Hurry up and announce! Is this third place Ye Xiaochen or Mo Xiaohu?"

Wu Shushan also didn't know who this third place was.

Because before announcing the results, no one knew.

"Exactly, Wu Yuanzhang, we're almost dying of anxiety!"

Wu Shushan nodded, then unsealed the name column on the test paper, and a name appeared conspicuously.

He opened his mouth, the light in his pupils trembling.

"It's actually him!"

Immediately, he sneered again: "As expected, it's him!"

Everyone was left completely confused by Wu Shushan's two bewildering sentences.

What does Wu Yuanzhang mean?

Who exactly does this 'he' refer to?

"Who exactly is the third place?"

Ling Xueyao's uneasy feeling grew stronger, and she couldn't help but shout.

Wu Shushan looked at Ling Xueyao and said, "The third place is... Nanguo Buxie."

Nanguo Buxie?!

"What?! The third place is actually Nanguo Buxie!"

"Wasn't he 997? How did he become 994?!"

"Oh my god! If the third place is Nanguo Buxie, then doesn't that mean..."

The crowd erupted.

Gu Xingyan settled for fourth place, which they accepted; the most likely champion, Nanguo Buxie, ended up only third, and his score is the same as Gu Xingyan's?

Are you sure it's not a mistake?

The third place is Nanguo Buxie...

This sentence, like a demonic sound, echoed around Nanguo Buxie.

His facial expression cracked inch by inch.

After being stunned for a long time, he finally found his voice.

"Impossible! I cannot be third! I am first! My score should be 997!"

He kept shaking his head, then suddenly shot his gaze at Wu Shushan, "You old immortal, is your vision blurred and you misread the name?"

Cold light burst from the depths of his eyes, and killing intent suddenly appeared around him.

Wu Shushan was angered quite a bit by Nanguo Buxie; he clenched his back teeth, "Don't believe me, look yourself!"

But seeing the name column on the test paper, Nanguo Buxie's name was written there conspicuously.

"No, this definitely isn't my test paper!"

"The words on the test paper are all written by you; you know in your heart whether it's your test paper!"

Nanguo Buxie carefully examined his own test paper, trying to find any omission, but he failed.

This test paper is his.

Furthermore, he carefully checked the deducted points: he got four objective questions wrong, losing four points, and two points were deducted from the subjective question.

"Why deduct these two points? Is my writing not perfect enough?"

Nanguo Buxie questioned in a deep voice.

He had no reply for the objective question mistakes, but the subjective question was not so.

"We've already explained this problem." Wu Shushan said coldly.

"I disagree!" Nanguo Buxie, extremely overbearing.

Wu Shushan couldn't be bothered to argue with a child, he turned his gaze to Ling Xueyao, displeased, "Madam Nanguo, the exam papers are reviewed by multiple Special Grade Instructors and Elders; there's no chance to change them. If you don't accept this score, we can't do anything."

"How can there be no way? I demand a re-evaluation!"

Nanguo Buxie roared.

"There's no such rule."

Wu Shushan flicked his sleeve.

"My word is the rule! As the Young Master of Huangjin City, I demand that you immediately re-evaluate!"

Nanguo Buxie shouted.

Even Wu Shushan's best temper was worn away.

His eyes were icy, "Madam Nanguo, this score cannot be changed; you either accept it or give up this Heaven Class assessment opportunity."

Although Nanguo Buxie has a strong background, the Divine Province Academy is not afraid of them!

Wu Shushan's face sank, obviously he was provoked.

Ling Xueyao's brows tightened.

She is not Nanguo Buxie, naturally knowing the Academy would never agree to change the score. And she certainly could not give up the Heaven Class quota because of this.

Ling Xueyao forced a smile, "The child is still young and unaware; please forgive him, Wu Yuanzhang."

Wu Shushan snorted and turned his gaze away.

"The child is still young?"

Isn't the child of the Emperor Sovereign of the Chase's Peak also the same age as your child?

Look at how sensible their child is!!

"Never again!"

Wu Shushan, seeing Ling Xueyao back down, let the matter drop.

"Mom, why should we let them off the hook when they're clearly the ones at fault!"

Nanguo Buxie was very dissatisfied.

"It's just first place, let them have it!"

"No!"

"Good, let's first see what scores they can get!"

Upon hearing that, Nanguo Buxie calmed down considerably.

"Ye Qingran, your two sons are quite beyond my expectations," Ling Xueyao said to Ye Qingran sarcastically.

"One got first, the other second—with such excellent scores, they must surely break the centuries‑old highest‑score record, right?"

"The highest‑score record?"

"For centuries, the highest score in the literary exam has been 996 points; only by exceeding that can the record be broken."

"Based on Nanguo Buxie's third‑place score of 994, Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu have little chance of breaking the record."

"It's highly likely that one scored 995 and the other 996."

"It's even possible that both scored 995."

"Ye Qingran originally didn't know how many points Mo Xiaohu and Xiao Chen could score, but after observing the reactions of Wu Shushan and others, she also guessed roughly."

"So she smiled and said, 'Your guess is pretty spot‑on—our Xiao Chen and Mo Xiaohu really can break the record!'"

"Upon hearing her mother say that, Mo Xiaohu's eyes lit up and he immediately asked, 'Mom, what score do you think I can get this time?'"

"And Xiao Chen's too!" Xiao Chen also raised his little hand.

"Ye Qingran looked at them smiling and said, 'You're both so smart, I'm sure Mom thinks you'll get a perfect score.'"

"Perfect score?"

"Everyone was speechless."

"Although Mo Xiaohu and Xiao Chen are first and second, a perfect score seems excessive, doesn't it?"

"Especially both of them getting perfect scores!"

"This has never happened in history!"

"\"Perfect score? \" Ling Xueyao's smile curled with sarcasm, 'I'm really looking forward to their \"perfect score\"!'"

"Nanguo Buxie also gradually calmed down, preparing to watch the jokes of Mo Xiaohu and Ye Xiaochen."

"\"Arrogant! Since the Divine Prefecture Academy introduced the Heavenly Class examination, no one has ever scored perfect in the literary exam! Do you really think being first means you can do anything? \""

"Li Elder said in a deep voice."

"He would never believe they could achieve such an impossible perfect score!"

"Wu Shushan, hearing this and seeing everyone's reaction, gave a somewhat helpless smile."

"Indeed, in this world, nothing is impossible."

"He picked up both exam papers."

"\"These two papers belong to whom—I need say no more. \""

"\"Then I'll start announcing the scores. First place... \""

"First place?"

"\"Dean Wu, you haven't announced second place yet! \""

"Wu Shushan shook his head, the smile at his lips somewhat complex."

"\"I know. However, there is no second place in this literary exam. \""

"No second place?"

"What does that mean?"

"\"Could it be that Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu tied for first? \""

"Someone speculated that way."

"Everyone suddenly understood."

"Although the probability is low, it's not impossible."

"Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu are the same age; if their scores are equal, they would indeed tie."

"The crowd's mood was greatly elevated."

"One must say, this year's literary exam scores have been nothing short of roller‑coaster, making hearts race."

"\"I'm really looking forward more and more to Mo Xiaohu and Ye Xiaochen's scores! \""

"Wu Shushan watched Mo Xiaohu and Xiao Chen sitting properly in their seats, feeling moved—indeed worthy of the Emperor Sovereign's bloodline."

"\"First place, Mo Xiaohu, Ye Xiaochen... \""

"He paused deliberately, and everyone's hearts leapt to their throats."

"\"Perfect score, one thousand points! \""