This is a solid black, square piece of wood.

Rubik's Cube size.

But it fits perfectly, just like a complete block of wood.

However, the raccoon used its two furry paws to forcefully pry open the wooden block, and it was pulled apart very easily... by four millimeters.

If you pull any further, you won't be able to move at all.

The wooden block revealed intricate patterns through its cracks.

Jia Xitong tried several more times, but the result was the same each time. She looked up at Karl and asked, "Uncle, what is this?"

"Didn't I say I'd give you something? Take this. If you can open this box, the contents are yours."

What's inside?

Jia Xitong looked at him with sparkling eyes.

"I don't know, you'll have to open it yourself."

Look at what they're saying, doesn't that just pique people's extreme curiosity?

The raccoon rubbed its paws together and immediately declared, "Uncle Karl, you wait, I'll untie you in three days at most."

Uncle Carl gave a kind smile.

This item was something he obtained by chance a hundred years ago. He tried to open it for decades without success, and if it weren't for the immense effort he was willing to expend, he would have almost forgotten its existence.

"Okay, let's give it a try."

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For several consecutive days

The raccoons were all clinging to this little wooden box and wouldn't let go.

Even when sleeping, he holds it in his hand.

It must be mentioned that Carl's invention was indeed extremely effective.

But on the fifth day, the raccoon studying the small wooden box couldn't take it anymore. She hugged the wooden box and leaned against Shang Yanting, "Shang Yanting, why is this so hard to unravel?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Yanting looked over. Five days had passed, and the shape hadn't changed. "It's indeed very difficult. Try again."

Jia Xitong was taken aback upon hearing this.

Was she simply complaining to him?

She wants him to help her open the box!

"Can you try it for me?"

She shoved the wooden box directly into Shang Yanting's arms.

“You promised Uncle Karl that you would untie it yourself.”

Shang Yanting pushed the wooden box back, "Try a few more times, you can do it yourself."

This box was Karl's way of expending her excess energy, and Shang Yanting was naturally willing to go along with it.

"I said I would definitely open the box, not who would open it. You try it, you're the smartest. If you don't help me open it, I'll feel so embarrassed."

The raccoon clung to him.

"Give it a try."

"You're the smartest."

"Just give it a try!"

A fierce man fears a clingy bear.

Shang Yanting took the wooden box and began to examine it.

Then... he studied it for most of the night.

Amidst the raccoon's shouts of "Shang Yanting is the most handsome," "Shang Yanting is the smartest," and "With Shang Yanting's abilities, he solved it in one night," it felt like the situation would be difficult to end without solving the wooden box.

This object is ingeniously designed and cleverly constructed.

If one part was moved, the rest would be fastened tightly. For the first quarter of an hour after receiving the wooden box, Shang Yanting wanted to coax the raccoon. He took it seriously for the next half hour, and then he was serious for two hours until dawn. He exuded an air of defiance.

daytime,

Jia Xitong has regained her human form.

The two sat by the window, the wooden block still on the table, staring at each other for a moment.

"Or... shall we just call it quits?"

Jia Xitong made this request based on his appearance, after all, she just wanted Shang Yanting to see if he could solve it, not to make things difficult for him.

Moreover, seeing that even the smartest person on Xianlong Peak couldn't open it, the sense of comfort he felt was inexplicably stronger than if he had opened it himself.

So everyone is the same.

Shang Yanting possesses a strong, indomitable spirit; no matter how much you try to persuade him, he will not give up.

Only now, when Huo Rui came to his bedchamber to call him, did he hurriedly leave.

"Peak Master!"

"What's wrong?"

"The rumors outside are getting worse and worse. If they are not dealt with in time, they will have a huge impact on your plans to become the dean."

The two only talked about this after they left.

Shang Yanting never expected that what would prevent him from becoming the dean wouldn't be the power of the three deans, but rather the prevailing opinion within the academy. To become the dean, one needed to win the sincere respect and admiration of the students and teachers.

The various true and false statements circulating among the three parties have suddenly thrust Hsien Loong into the spotlight.

In the struggle for the position of dean, Shang Yanting staked almost everything he had and all his trump cards.

If you succeed, you will be king.

Defeat means death.

Everyone was on edge at that moment.

Jia Xitong is probably the most relaxed and stress-free person in Xianlongfeng.

No, she also felt pressured.

For example... how to open this wooden box.

After Shang Yanting left, she specifically summoned her four lazy disciples.

Around the round table, five pairs of eyes were fixed on the wooden box.

It is said that three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang, but in fact, even five cobblers are not enough.

"Sigh, since outsmarting them won't work, why don't we try force?"

Gao Xiang suddenly remembered, "Why don't we just squeeze this little box open and see what's inside?"

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Xitong's eyes lit up. "Gao Xiang, I didn't expect you to be so smart."

Jia Xitong grasped the small wooden box and then squeezed it hard.

The wooden box was completely unharmed, but her hand was painfully sore from the pressure.

"Let Lao Gou try; he's stronger."

Gao Xiang nudged his tall, burly disciple next to him.

Gou You gripped the wooden box and used his spiritual power, but he couldn't crush it; it remained completely still.

"This is way too hard."

He had already used all his strength.

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