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Li Chengtian nodded slightly and led Baili Dongjun and Mingyue Xin into the examination hall.
Just like in the original storyline, the first round of the school's entrance exam was held in a casino.
These are all the work of Liu Yue, one of the Eight Young Masters of Bei Li.
Young Master Liu Yue is Li Changsheng's fourth disciple.
Known for her unparalleled beauty, Liu Yue's appearances are always accompanied by sedan chairs and flower petals, leaving a deep impression on people.
However, he did not have a sedan chair this time, but he still had flower petals and covered his face with his pocket.
Inside the examination hall, petals danced lightly, filling the air with fragrance, and Prince Liu Yue appeared before everyone in a unique and mysterious way.
He did not enter the examination hall directly, but instead slowly entered through an archway woven from flower petals, each step accompanied by a soft and melodious bell sound, attracting the attention of the examinees.
"Fellow candidates, welcome to the entrance examination of Jixia Academy."
Young Master Liu Yue's voice was clear and magnetic. He gently lifted the veil from his face, revealing a peerless face that captivated countless young girls. But at this moment, his eyes revealed a depth and wisdom beyond his years.
"Today's test is neither a literary nor a martial one, but a test of your wisdom and adaptability. At Jixia Academy, we cultivate talents who can solve the world's problems, not just warriors or scholars."
Young Master Liu Yue looked around and continued, "You have twelve hours to think and answer the questions. Once you've thought them through, then ask them."
I will send out experts just as skilled as you to compete. The winner will pass this test, and the loser will be eliminated!
"Neither literary nor martial? What kind of test is this?" A candidate stood up and questioned, "Young Master Liu Yue, the school teaches either literature or martial arts. How can you distinguish who is strong and who is weak by setting a test that is neither literary nor martial?"
"This year's exam is neither literary nor martial? If you have any objections, you can abstain," Young Master Liu Yue said coldly. "Otherwise, prepare well for the exam and take it."
As soon as Young Master Liu Yue finished speaking, the examination hall erupted in discussion. The candidates looked at each other, clearly surprised and curious about this unprecedented assessment method.
Baili Dongjun turned to look at Li Chengtian, his eyes filled with a question.
Li Chengtian smiled slightly and nodded gently, indicating that he should give it a try.
Encouraged, Baili Dongjun felt more confident.
Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Young Master Liu Yue continued, "The exam questions have been given. Now, the exam will begin."
"Yes, son."
After Young Master Liu Yue finished speaking, a young maidservant in front of him, who was about ten years old, nodded and immediately walked to the sand table next to her to start the countdown.
For a moment, the casino fell into a deathly silence.
All the candidates were pondering how to submit their answers to this "neither literary nor military" exam question.
Meanwhile, Tu Zao, the casino owner, looked at Liu Yue Gongzi, the fourth disciple of Mr. Li from Jixia Academy, with a smile on his face.
As the casino owner, the fact that his casino, Qianjintai, has been able to stand strong for so many years in Tianqi is naturally inseparable from Mr. Li's care.
At this moment, Tu Zao, who was bloated and dressed in gold and silver, held a small folding fan and looked at Young Master Liu Yue with a smile: "Young Master Liu Yue, you really know how to set up an examination room!"
To think they'd actually think of holding the exam at our Qianjintai Casino is truly unheard of and unseen before!
“Boss Tu,” said Young Master Liu Yue, “this exam is inherently a bit like gambling, so setting up the exam venue at Qianjin Terrace is the perfect solution.”
"Boss Tu, are you implying that my exam has interfered with your casino business?"
"No, no, no," Tu Zao quickly explained, "I was just curious, just curious. I never had that kind of thought. Young Master Liu Yue, please don't misunderstand."
“Boss Tu, having that kind of thinking is what a businessman should be like,” Young Master Liu Yue continued. “Don’t worry, our Jixia Academy will not let you do business at a loss.”
The losses incurred by Qianjintai due to today's exam will be recorded under the name of the school's junior tutor, Xiao Ruofeng. After the exam, have your servant take this receipt to the junior tutor to settle the account.”
After speaking, Young Master Liu Yue handed the prepared list to Tu Zao.
"How could that be!" Tu Zao said, but his hand involuntarily took the order and handed it to the shop assistant next to him.
"Since Young Master Liu Yue insists, then I, Tu, will say no more." After saying that, he repeated the instructions that Young Master Liu Yue had just given to the waiter.
At that moment, someone in the audience stood up and said, "Examiner, I'm handing in my paper!"
Following the sound, one could see a group of young men dressed in magnificent white robes standing up, walking confidently to the center of the examination hall, and bowing to Young Master Liu Yue on the high platform.
The maidservant beside Young Master Liu Yue immediately asked, "What's your name, and what do you study?"
The young man respectfully said, "I am Duan Baiyi from the White Robe Sect. What I will teach you is the art of chess."
“Yes,” Young Master Liu Yue agreed.
"Please teach me, sir."
As soon as Duan Baiyi finished speaking, it was not Young Master Liu Yue who flew down from the high platform, but the underage maidservant beside him.
The maidservant snorted coldly and looked at Duan Baiyi.
Duan Baiyi frowned and looked at the little maid, asking, "You? Come with me?"
"Yes!" the maid nodded.
"How many years have you been learning chess?" Duan Baiyi asked with disdain. This child's age wasn't even as long as he himself had been learning chess. This kid really didn't take himself seriously.
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"How many years have you been learning chess?" the maid asked instead of answering.
"I started learning chess when I was seven years old, and it's been seventeen years now," Duan Baiyi replied proudly.
The maidservant replied, "I started learning chess when I was three years old, and it's been seven years now."
"Oh?" Duan Baiyi was taken aback, looking at the little maid with a disbelieving expression.
The little maid pouted and said, "That's about right, come on!"
A moment later, the two walked together to the chessboard.
Duan Baiyi looked at the black and white pieces on the chessboard and said, "I will not lose if I play black, you go first..."
"Alright!" The little maid didn't object and immediately started playing the white chess pieces.
On the chessboard, black and white pieces intertwine, and the situation changes in an instant.
Duan Baiyi was initially full of confidence, thinking that dealing with a seven-year-old girl would be a piece of cake. However, as the game progressed, he gradually discovered that his opponent's every move was full of hidden tricks, and that she was advancing step by step with fierce attacks.
The young maid always wore a faint smile, as if the game of chess was nothing more than a game to her.
Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on Duan Baiyi's forehead, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and anxiety.
"How is this possible..." Duan Baiyi muttered to himself. He had never encountered such a powerful opponent, and he never expected that this seemingly frail little girl would have such profound chess skills.
As time went on, the situation on the chessboard became clearer. The little maid's white pieces had formed an encirclement, forcing Duan Baiyi's black pieces into a desperate situation.
Duan Baiyi tried to make a last-ditch effort, but every move he made was easily countered by the little maid.
Finally, the little maid gently placed the last white piece, and the entire chessboard seemed to come alive, forming a perfect checkmate.
"I lost." Duan Baiyi slumped down, his face ashen.
He never expected that he would be defeated by a seven-year-old girl; this defeat was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.
The maid smiled slightly, nodded to Young Master Liu Yue, and then retreated back to the high platform.
Young Master Liu Yue looked at her with satisfaction, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
"Duan Baiyi, your chess skills are not bad, but you still need to hone them. The reason you lost to Ling Su is because you hadn't lost for a long time. This defeat might be a good thing for you. Go down!"
Young Master Liu Yue's voice was gentle yet powerful, which slightly alleviated Duan Baiyi's sense of defeat.
"Thank you, sir."
Duan Baiyi stood up, bowed deeply to Young Master Liu Yue, and then silently left the examination hall.
Silence fell once again in the examination room; the candidates were all stunned by the thrilling game they had just played.
But what shocked them even more was that an unremarkable maid in the school was able to easily defeat Duan Baiyi, who had studied for seventeen years.
The school's strength is truly terrifying!
"Your Excellency," Mingyue Xin said to Li Chengtian from the side, "this year's grand examination at Jixia Academy will not test either literature or martial arts. That white-robed man teaches chess. What do you think Baili Dongjun will teach?"
"No need to guess, we'll find out soon enough." Li Chengtian naturally knew that Baili Dongjun was going to brew wine, but he didn't say it directly. Instead, he quietly watched this good show.
Mingyue was curious and asked Baili Dongjun beside her, "Dongjun, what are you planning to hand over?"
"It's a secret!" Baili Dongjun kept it a secret, smiling at Mingyue Xin.
Just then, a person carrying some quilts, clothes and other things walked in with a shuffling gait.
In an instant, all eyes were on him.
"Whose examiner is this?" someone exclaimed in shock. "What is he going to hand in? Is he going to sleep?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the examiner walked straight to Baili Dongjun's side.
The whole room burst into laughter.
Li Chengtian, however, remained completely calm.
The plot is pretty much the same as before, and Baili Dongjun still chooses to brew wine.
Even before brewing the wine, he was still subjected to ridicule and sarcasm from others.
Baili Dongjun looked at the scene before him and smiled faintly, unmoved by the laughter around him.
He turned to the accompanying examiner and said softly, "Please put these materials over there, thank you."
The accompanying examiner neatly placed the quilt, clothes, and other items in the location designated by Baili Dongjun, and then quietly stepped aside.