Chapter 162: Didn't expect the idiot was himself

Xiao Anran was shocked and lost his color.

He couldn't figure out how Yin Qi could be completely unaffected.

He originally thought Yin Qi was an idiot, but didn't expect the idiot was himself!

"There is nothing impossible!"

Yin Qi said faintly.

Afterwards, he let go of his hand.

Xiao Anran's expression changed, and finally, he sighed as his primordial spirit returned to his body.

He stood up and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Young Master."

When under someone else's roof, one has to bow one's head.

With his life held in Yin Qi's hands, and even unable to form the thought of resistance, he could only accept his fate.

But who knows, maybe this is a blessing in disguise.

Although he was forcibly subdued by Yin Qi, he was no different from a slave.

But Yin Qi is not only a Martial Saint but also a cultivator in the Possession Realm; his future achievements might even surpass those of the Champion Marquis.

Following such a big shot, the future might not be bad.

Xiao Anran comforted himself.

Yin Qi nodded and said: "Hmm, you may go back. If there is anything, I will notify you. As for the Champion Marquis's side, just act as usual."

"Yes, Young Master, this subordinate takes his leave!"

Xiao Anran understood Yin Qi's thoughts; he bowed and turned to leave.

Watching Xiao Anran's receding back, Yin Qi also sighed.

His luck was just too good.

Subduing a Ghost Immortal like this will be hard to come by in the future.

Returning to the bedroom, Yin Qi sat cross-legged, eyes tightly closed, reviewing Xiao Anran's memories.

Especially the memories of martial arts and Daoist cultivation.

Fangxian Dao is a tradition left behind by the Yang God; it might not be as good as the Supreme Dao, but it wouldn't be too far off.

As the Sect Master of the Fangxian Dao, Xiao Anran's needs were complex.

His main cultivation technique is the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture," including the Martial Dao chapter and the Daoist cultivation chapter.

The Martial Dao can be cultivated to the Human Immortal stage, but it only records about a hundred acupoints, and the peerless techniques include the Opening Heaven Fist, Yuanyang Palm, Thunder Void Step, etc.

As for the Daoist cultivation chapter, it can be cultivated to the Nine Thunder Tribulations.

Peerless Daoist techniques include the Yuanyang Axe, Opening Heaven Ruyi, Eastern Gang Nine Thunders, Shangqing Great Cavern Thunder, etc.

From the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture," it can be seen that Fangxian Dao is more skilled in Daoist cultivation.

"What a profound Daoist scripture!"

After absorbing the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture," Yin Qi couldn't help but exclaim.

According to the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture," the world was created by the Yuanyang Dao Venerable.

He evolved the sun, moon, and thunder within Chaos, thereby creating this world; its essence is the intent of Opening Heaven.

Especially the Daoist technique Yuanyang Axe, it is simply a miniature version of the Opening Heaven Axe.

Vast, sharp, capable of breaking through everything.

In terms of attack power, this Yuanyang Axe can definitely rank in the top five of the Yang God world.

Although he cultivated the "Past Amitabha Sutra," the "Past Amitabha Sutra" is mainly about the attribute of the soul not dying; in terms of attack power, it is far inferior to the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture."

Having absorbed Xiao Anran's memories and experience, Yin Qi also instantly mastered the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture."

After reviewing the "Yuanyang Dao Scripture," Yin Qi continued to access Xiao Anran's experience in alchemy and artifact refining.

He discovered that compared to the Fengshen world, the alchemy and artifact refining in this world were much cruder, but there were still many merits.

Afterward, Yin Qi continued to flip through Xiao Anran's memories.

In the memories, he saw that Xiao Anran had secretly defected to the Champion Marquis two years ago, while simultaneously secretly transporting a large amount of cultivation secret pills and magic tools from the sect to the Champion Marquis.

At the same time, he suddenly discovered that his secret of refining Marrow Cleansing Pills had been exposed.

"So that's how it is!"

Yin Qi became secretly vigilant; he would have to be doubly careful in the future.

Although he had a cultivation system foundation unmatched by anyone in this world, his experience was truly not rich enough.

He thought there were no loopholes, but in reality, there were loopholes everywhere.

The spring rain fell and stopped, stopped and fell.

In the morning there was sunshine, but by noon it became gloomy, and the continuous drizzle made people feel depressed.

This spring rain fell for two full days and nights before stopping.

Early in the morning, the sky hadn't brightened yet, but outside the Examination Hall, it was already bustling with noise.

No other reason, today is the day of the imperial examination.

Thousands of scholars, either dressed in fine clothes and riding horses or carrying bamboo baskets, were chatting in groups of three or five, waiting for the Examination Hall to open.

Outside the Examination Hall, there were soldiers fully armed.

They were mighty and solemn, their bodies filled with a thick murderous aura.

Unlike the solemn atmosphere in the Examination Hall square, the street opposite was full of various snacks; many scholars who got up late and didn't have time to eat breakfast at home just made do with a few bites there.

Yin Qi carried a bamboo basket, inside which were brushes, ink, and an inkstone; he had no food.

Anyway, it's only a one-day exam; whether he eats at noon or not doesn't matter.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

As the bell rang, the somewhat noisy Examination Hall square instantly quieted down.

"Candidates enter!"

Accompanied by shouts, the scholars lined up consciously.

Yin Qi didn't squeeze, waiting at the back.

"Brother Yin!"

Hong Yi's voice came from behind.

Yin Qi turned around, looked at Hong Yi, and smiled: "Brother Hong, how are you prepared?"

Hong Yi smiled reservedly: "Not much of a problem, how about you?"

Yin Qi nodded and said: "I'm also doing okay. How about it, Brother Hong, how has your cultivation been during this time?"

Hong Yi looked around and whispered: "The progress is okay; I am now at the third realm, Bone Refining, and my Daoist cultivation has also reached the peak of Day Wandering; I feel that I am not far from Object Manipulation."

Yin Qi was secretly shocked.

Truly worthy of being the protagonist.

It's only been three months, and he has already reached this realm in both Daoist and martial cultivation.

If it were anyone else, whether it's Bone Refining or Day Wandering, it would require seven or eight years of hard cultivation, or even longer.

Hong Yi saw the shock in Yin Qi's eyes, and in his heart, he actually felt a sense of accomplishment.

It's just that compared to Yin Qi, he is still far behind.

Hong Yi said: "After you left Qiuyue Temple, I had some fortuitous encounters in the temple, which is why I have such achievements."

As for what fortuitous encounters, he didn't say.

But being able to say it out loud already showed great trust in Yin Qi.

Yin Qi cupped his hands: "Brother Hong, congratulations to you. By the way, are you doing okay at the Wuwen Marquis Mansion now?"

Hong Yi's expression sank slightly, and he sighed: "Cautious, walking on thin ice. But finally, the provincial examination has arrived, and I can be considered to have made it through. After passing the examination, I will move out of the mansion immediately."

Yin Qi nodded: "If you need any help, just come to the Longxiang Earl Mansion to find me."

Hong Yi smiled and said: "Speaking of which, I haven't congratulated you yet, not only being enfeoffed as the Longxiang Earl but also being granted a marriage by His Majesty. I've heard that Princess Linglong is His Majesty's most favored princess, not only beautiful as a flower but also skilled in both literature and martial arts."

Yin Qi said: "Just a political marriage, you know."

The two chatted, and the people outside the Examination Hall had thinned out, so they walked over to line up.

The Great Gan Dynasty manages the imperial examination extremely strictly; if any cheating occurs, the chief examiner and all officials will be dismissed from office at best, or exiled or even beheaded at worst, so every candidate must be carefully searched before entering the Examination Hall.

After Yin Qi and Hong Yi were searched, they entered the Examination Hall.

At the entrance were rows of statues of sages, the ancient masters, totaling ninety-nine.

They were all wearing high caps and long robes, their expressions peaceful and resolute; although they were clay sculptures, they gave people a very benevolent and harmonious feeling.

After worshipping the statues of the sages, Yin Qi and Hong Yi separated.

Each went to their own examination cell.

After putting away the brushes, ink, and inkstone, Yin Qi rolled up his sleeves and added water to the inkstone to grind the ink.

Just as the ink was ground, the examination papers were distributed.

The types of examination questions were, in order: Tie Jing (scripture recitation), Mo Yi (meaning of scriptures), poetry and prose, and policy questions, among which policy questions were the most important.

In ancient times, poetry and prose were just minor paths, while essays were the right path.

Yin Qi picked up his brush and started writing; Tie Jing and Mo Yi were all giveaway questions, and poetry and prose were about the same; he had too much inventory in his mind.

Only for the policy questions did he think for a long time before starting to write.

The topic of the policy question was "Pan's residence in the deep mountains."

Pan is the Pan Emperor, famous for his benevolence and virtue, even the ancient masters praised him to the extreme.

To write an essay, one must first understand the deeds of the Pan Emperor, understand the intention of the questioner, and then, based on the meaning of this sentence, expound on one's own insights and principles of governance.

After thinking for a moment, he wrote with a big brush to break the topic: "Governing by virtue is like the North Star, staying in its place while all stars revolve around it," followed by hundreds of words.

This sentence comes from the "Analects," but this world doesn't have it. ===== CHAPTER 163 =====