Chapter 123

The West Mountain is very large, stretching for hundreds of miles.

Wanting to find the Fox Valley in it, not to say it is looking for a needle in a haystack, but it is not much different.

The key is that although he has practiced martial arts since childhood, because he has no cultivation resources and guidance from famous teachers, he is still stuck in the first realm of martial arts, flesh refining, which is only stronger than ordinary people.

The West Mountain is full of fierce beasts, and his rash entry is quite dangerous; this move will definitely not work.

Another thing is that those foxes are of the Pure Fox Clan, covered by the Yuan Concubine Fragrant Fox King, so he dare not visit rashly.

If he is targeted by the Fragrant Fox King, not to mention her making a move personally, just blowing wind in the Gan Emperor's ear is enough for him to suffer, and even the Yin Duke Mansion might be implicated.

Therefore, wanting to enter the Fox Valley to take "Past Amitabha Sutra", he can only take the path of Hong Yi in the original work, be taken by the Yuan Concubine to be a teacher for that group of foxes, and then take the scripture away without anyone knowing.

He remembers that in the original work, Hong Yi stayed in a temple at the foot of the West Mountain, and it was because of a poem that he was favored by the Fragrant Fox King. As for which temple it was, he still needs to verify it.

The Fragrant Fox King often goes to the palace to see that group of little foxes and will pass by that temple, so if he goes to the temple to stay in advance, he can definitely wait for the Fragrant Fox King.

After thinking about the strategy, Yin Qi felt relieved in his heart.

His consciousness sank into the depths of his mind, looking at the simple and vast altar, on which floated a foot-high red fortune essence.

The fortune essence is red, indicating that he is a noble.

Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount, Baron; the Duke is only below the Prince.

Although he is a concubine-born son, he is also a noble.

As for the foot-high fortune, it is just the level of an ordinary person.

Luck is neither good nor bad, destined to be ordinary.

Although he had psychological preparation long ago, the foot-high fortune still made him somewhat disappointed.

However, compared to ordinary people, his background is considered not bad.

Exiting from the depths of his mind, Yin Qi recalled the family cultivation method "Dragon Elephant Technique", because of his status as a concubine-born son, he was only passed down the cultivation method of the first three realms: flesh refining, skin refining, tendon refining.

Yang God martial arts, from low to high, are divided into: flesh refining, skin refining, tendon refining, bone refining, organ refining, marrow refining, Martial Saint, which is actually the Human Realm of prehistoric martial arts.

It's just that after comparing, Yin Qi found that Yang God martial arts are practiced more meticulously, just like a work of art that has been carefully polished.

And prehistoric martial arts are like a rough blank carved casually.

Before noon.

Yan Mingtang shouted loudly: "Alright, time is up, everyone stop writing."

Everyone stopped writing one after another, and many people had frustrated expressions, obviously not having finished writing.

After collecting the articles, Yan Mingtang left.

Everyone also stood up one after another and went to the cafeteria to eat, in groups of three or five.

Yin Qi and Hong Yi walked side by side.

Hong Yi asked curiously: "Brother Yin, why was your speed so fast today, and your writing flowed like a spring!"

Yin Qi smiled slightly: "What flow like a spring, I just happened to think about this sentence a few days ago, so I could pick up the pen and write. If it were changed to another proposition, it definitely wouldn't be like this."

"Oh, so that's how it is!"

Hong Yi nodded; he understood Yin Qi's level, and this explanation was reasonable.

Yin Qi suddenly said: "By the way, Brother Hong, for the next period of time, I want to find a place in the West Mountain to study, preferably a quiet place. Do you have any recommendations?"

Hong Yi was surprised: "Why do you want to find a place in the West Mountain to study?"

Yin Qi had long thought of the wording and said: "Mainly because the Emperor suddenly announced the Enke examination next year, and I was caught off guard. I have been restless during this period, so I want to go outside to calm down."

Hong Yi nodded and thought for a while, saying: "I am not very familiar with the West Mountain, but I know there is a place called Autumn Moon Temple, where there is only an old monk, very deserted, it's just that the temple is a bit dilapidated. I stay there for a period of time every year, one is to guard my mother's grave, and the other is to seek peace."

If talking about staying to study, the best place is actually the Jade Capital Temple.

It's just that he knew Yin Qi's financial resources, which were not much stronger than his, so he definitely didn't have the money to go to the Jade Capital Temple.

A sharp light flashed in Yin Qi's eyes, and he said: "Autumn Moon Temple, I have noted it down."

Afternoon.

Classroom.

Yan Mingtang read the articles quickly.

Five or six hundred words can be read in five or six minutes, and then spend two or three minutes commenting.

"This article is written okay, but the breaking of the theme is not good. You are asked to expound on the gentleman is harmonious but different, why are you writing about... completely failing to grasp the theme, the focus is on harmony and difference."

"What is this written? The structure is loose like this; did the old man's usual teaching go to the dogs?"

"Hmm, Hong Yi's breaking of the theme is good, the structure is rigorous, and the language is beautiful."

Although Master Yan was strict and rigid, and scolded people without mercy, he would not name names for poorly written articles, and would only point out the names when seeing well-written articles.

For poor students, one must take care of their face.

For excellent students, one must praise them in person to play a demonstrative role.

Time passed, and finally it was the last article.

Yan Mingtang actually rarely showed a smile and said: "I specially left this article for last; it is Yin Qi's, and it is also the best article written today. Not only is the structure rigorous, but the conception is also very novel, which even the old man hadn't thought of. Next, the old man will read it to everyone, and you should learn more from it."

Swish swish!

Everyone in Master Yan's classroom didn't dare to make noise, and could only turn their heads to look at Yin Qi in unison, their eyes full of shock.

You must know that Master Yan reading an article like this rarely happened in several years.

This Yin Qi's grades were usually just so-so, how did he explode this time?

Hong Yi was also shocked beyond measure.

His grades had always been very good, basically ranking first, but he didn't have such treatment.

Yan Mingtang recited it once, then took this article as a model essay and explained it to everyone.

After he finished speaking, it was time for school to end.

Yan Mingtang put down the article, looked at Yin Qi and said: "Yin Qi, your progress during this period is very obvious. If you can maintain this level in the provincial examination next year, the Juren title will be worry-free, but you must not be arrogant and need to study even harder."

Yin Qi hurriedly responded: "Yes, Master."

"Hmm, that's all for today, dismiss."

After school, Yin Qi waved to Hong Yi and walked towards home.

The Yin Duke Mansion covers an area of nearly a hundred acres, with high walls and deep courtyards.

The stone-carved Qilin in front of the mansion is three people high, and the copper nails and copper rings on the vermilion gate shine in the sun.

On both sides of the main gate, there are also eight armored soldiers standing.

The Duke Mansion is too big, and there are many gates for entry and exit.

Yin Qi usually enters and exits from the back door, one is because it is close to his residence, and the other is because the main gate is not allowed to be entered or exited on weekdays, only the side doors can be walked, so it's better to walk the back door.

Yin Qi lives in the northwest corner, a remote small courtyard.

There are no maids by his side, and he has to go to the kitchen to get meals himself.

His father, Yin Tiancheng, is the third-generation Yin Duke, who married three wives and ten concubines, and advocated the philosophy that having many children is a blessing, constantly creating people, giving birth to seventeen sons and twelve daughters.

The eldest grandson is already seven years old, and the youngest daughter has just been weaned.

Yin Qi is the thirteenth, because his mother was only a merchant's daughter and passed away very early, he became a small transparent in the mansion.

However, Yin Tiancheng is considered not bad, and his management of subordinates is also very strict, so Yin Qi not only receives ten taels of silver as a monthly allowance every month, but also has never been bullied by arrogant servants, at most being made difficult in secret.

However, he never competes or grabs, and no one targets him.

Ten taels of silver doesn't sound like much, but its actual purchasing power is very strong.

A big sesame cake is only one wen, and a family of three spends only one tael of silver a month, so apart from not being well-regarded, his life in the Duke Mansion is quite comfortable.