The initial test wasn't difficult at all.
Bai Li Dong Jun, Ye Ding Zhi, and the others all passed easily.
Back at their residence, Yue Yao excitedly recounted to Jun Yu how she outsmarted Tu Er Ye.
“You're happy, that's all that matters, but you should know that Tu Er Ye only let it slide because of the academy,”
A timely reminder for Yue Yao to know that he was a man of the underworld.
If he wasn't reasonable, she wouldn't have won.
Yue Yao stuck out her tongue, indicating that she knew.
However, she was also curious.
Why did Bai Li Dong Jun's martial arts skills improve so much in such a short time?
“Speaking of which, you, Bai Li Dong Jun, and that Ye Ding Zhi, you all possess innate martial veins. It's rare for three people with the same talent to come together, it's a real coincidence!”
Hearing Yue Yao's question, Jun Yu also couldn't help but feel sentimental.
“Yes, it's indeed a coincidence! I guess I'll have to go meet them.”
He said, and then disappeared, leaving Yue Yao behind, going out to play alone.
***
On the bustling street.
A mysterious figure was quietly moving about.
He moved through the streets and alleys, as if walking on flat ground.
He was wearing a creepy mask, the legendary leader of the Hundred Knowledge Hall, Ji Ruofeng.
He was here to guide Bai Li Dong Jun in his cultivation and give him a final push.
Coming to Tianqi City this time was a gamble for Ji Ruofeng.
After all, as the head of the Hundred Knowledge Hall, he had a knack for gathering secrets and ranking martial arts heroes from all over the world.
Those in the martial arts world were all curious about his identity.
They were also very admiring of the various martial arts he possessed.
However, Ji Ruofeng was very secretive in his actions.
Like his help to Bai Li Dong Jun this time.
No one could guess what he was up to.
Today, as usual, he was going to check on Bai Li Dong Jun's progress and pass on the final essence of the Autumn Water Art, which would be a grand achievement.
Bai Li Dong Jun, the grandson of the Western Marquis and also the heir of the Confucian Immortal Gu Chen.
If such a figure entered the Jixia Academy, the impact he would have was unimaginable.
Ji Ruofeng thought about his actions, but he was full of pride about the potential changes they might bring.
However, he didn't know that his every move was being monitored.
Only when the figure quietly landed beside him and placed a hand on his shoulder did Ji Ruofeng snap out of his thoughts.
He was shocked.
“Who is there?”
With a flash, he used his top-notch light skill to try to get away from the person.
But before he could regain his footing, the figure appeared behind him again.
He was still calmly placing his hand on Ji Ruofeng's shoulder.
“What are you afraid of? I'm not going to do anything to you, I just wanted to say hello! The leader of the Hundred Knowledge Hall, Ji Ruofeng!”
His identity was revealed so casually, and Ji Ruofeng was shocked to his core.
Without a word, he swung a palm.
But the palm went out without finding a target.
Instead, it was gently deflected by the opponent and sent back to strike him.
His chest suddenly felt stuffy, and he almost passed out.
Such strong power, this person is…
With his vast knowledge, Ji Ruofeng immediately recognized that the opponent was using Jixia Academy techniques.
Could it be someone from the academy?
Realizing that his infiltration might have been discovered.
Ji Ruofeng didn't hesitate and immediately drew his weapon, preparing to fight to the death.
Seeing his readiness for battle, the person stopped his playful demeanor.
He waved his hand and said, “Hey, I'm not your enemy. Why so serious? Put your staff away, let's have a nice chat!”
Ji Ruofeng could finally see the person's face.
Under the moonlight, a tall, handsome man with bright eyes stood opposite him.
At first glance, he just looked like a handsome young man.
But upon closer inspection, he noticed that the person radiated an inexplicable mysterious aura.
This person was not ordinary!
Ji Ruofeng immediately recalled a name.
This was also the person who was in the limelight in the entire North Realm recently.
The nameless young master Jun Yu.
“Are you the senior brother of the academy?”
Seeing that the other party recognized his identity, Jun Yu smiled and said, “Looks like I'm really famous! That's right, I'm Jun Yu, the senior brother of the academy! Ji Ruofeng, surprised?”
Seeing that the other party acknowledged his identity, Ji Ruofeng was rather helpless.
This was tricky.
After all, this was Tianqi City, the territory of Jixia Academy.
They had discovered his identity, how could they let him go?
“Didn't you leave the academy? Why are you back? Is it for the academy's grand examination?”
“Hey, I didn't ask you to ask questions, and I have no obligation to answer! I'm just here to give you a warning, Tianqi City will be in chaos for a while, don't wander around if you have nothing to do, just leave!”
“You want to drive me away?”
Ji Ruofeng was displeased.
Actually, besides secretly helping Bai Li Dong Jun, he also came to confirm something with Li Changsheng.
That was Li Changsheng's true identity.
As the world's number one intelligence agency, the Hundred Knowledge Hall was naturally interested in all the secrets in the martial arts world.
Rumors say that Li Changsheng has lived for a long time and is the only one above all.
How long has he actually lived?
Ji Ruofeng wanted to know!
However, facing the stubborn Ji Ruofeng, Jun Yu just smiled and said, “The answer you want, you better not ask, or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!”
“Why? You just say it, and I'll give up!”
Ji Ruofeng was not willing to give up, he believed that this grand examination was the perfect opportunity.
He would never give up!
He was about to unleash all his power and strike with all his might.
But just as he was about to attack, Jun Yu whispered something in his ear.
“Do you know who the founder of the Hundred Knowledge Hall was? Your ancestor, Ji Hu Xie, do you remember? Do you know what his relationship with Li Changsheng was?”
Unexpectedly, Jun Yu knew about his family secrets, especially the name Ji Hu Xie, which shocked him to his core.
He immediately abandoned the idea of attacking, like a deflated balloon, he stood there.
“What do you know?”
“Want to know the answer? Leave Tianqi City now, three days later I will reveal the truth to you!”
Faced with Jun Yu's order, Ji Ruofeng reluctantly agreed.
After all, whether it was strength or the answer to the question.
He was too eager to know.
Therefore, he left quietly.
From then on, he stayed away from the center of this whirlpool of conflict.
Seeing him leave, a hint of approval flashed in Jun Yu's eyes.
Another problem solved, next, he should go see Ye Ding Zhi's enemy.
***
The Qing Wang Mansion.
The Second Prince, Xiao Xie.
He was also paying close attention to the academy's grand examination, but when he learned about the performance of Ye Ding Zhi and the others.
He suddenly had an idea.
Bai Li Dong Jun, he couldn't win him over.
Wang Yixing of Mount Wangcheng also wouldn't be interested.
Apart from Yue Yao, who was pretending to be Yin Luoxue, and Zhuge Yun, who came from an unknown background.
Only Ye Ding Zhi, who had displayed amazing swordsmanship, became his target.
Such a talent must be recruited.
If Ye Ding Zhi successfully joined the academy, he would be his best inside man in the academy.
However.
He didn't know.
All this was a scheme by Ye Ding Zhi.