Chapter 38 Chapter 38 I’ve never been in love, but I have a close friend…
The year is coming to an end.
The Hehuan Sect welcomed the first final exam for new students since they joined the sect.
Throughout history, exam week is the worst time for people to die. The Hehuan Sect is full of lazy people who cram for exams at the last minute. Wherever you go, you can hear the sad howling coming from the corner.
In the alchemy class, Taoist Wuyun asked everyone to prepare well for the exam, then announced the end of the get out of class early and left in a hurry.
Jiang Yan noticed that something was wrong with Taoist Wuyun's expression and frowned in confusion.
What's going on?
Looking around, I saw that many people were still lingering in the warm classroom, whispering to each other.
Jiang Yan didn't plan to stay, he wanted to go back to take care of his medicinal fields.
But you can take this opportunity to listen to some gossip while cleaning up.
The young man pricked up his ears calmly and listened quietly.
"I'm here to cultivate myself, so why do I need to take an exam?"
"Can't we really ask the teacher to reveal the test questions? We are from the Hehuan Sect!"
"What are you afraid of? I heard that Taoist Wu Yun and several teachers have been drinking wine and appreciating the snow for several days, and they haven't finished the test papers yet. There are only five days left before the end-of-term test!"
"...We are worthy of being the Hehuan Sect."
Jiang Yan: “…”
Is this the reason why Taoist Wuyun left in a hurry?
Rushing back to write the test questions.
Jiang Yan took out a small notebook from the Sumeru Ring and opened it. The thick pages made a rustling sound as he turned them.
The handwriting on the paper is neat and clear, and half of it has been used.
Jiang Yan carefully wrote down what he had written before in the blank space of the next line:
[X year X month, Wuyun Taoist and his colleagues were drinking and enjoying the scenery. He was so immersed in the class that he forgot to prepare for the exam. When asked by students in class whether there were any key points, he showed a look of confusion, surprise, sudden realization, panic, etc., then announced the end of the class in advance, hurriedly escaped from the students, and returned to his residence to prepare the exam papers.]
Finish writing the last stroke.
Jiang Yan blew the ink stains dry with satisfaction and admired his own handwriting.
The good thing about having excellent hearing is that you can easily hear a lot of gossip and record it in a book.
Keep it for now, you can use it in Master’s Bagua class next time.
Jiang Yan closed the notebook, packed up his books and brushes, stuffed them all into the Sumeru Ring, and stood up to leave.
Suddenly, Jiang Yan heard several people whispering and mentioned him.
Jiang Yan pricked up his ears.
Those people were wailing and comforting each other:
"It's over. I usually sleep during class. Who can help me catch up on the lessons or copy down my notes?"
"Don't look at me. I can't save you."
"Who can save me then?"
"You are stupid, why don't you go find Senior Brother Jiang Yan for help!"
Jiang Yan: “…”
Jiang Yan looked around and found three fellow disciples with their backs to him in the corner of the classroom. They had all joined the Hehuan Sect at the same time as him.
The three junior brothers were discussing fiercely:
"Did you see the booklet in Senior Brother Jiang's hand just now?"
"Yeah! I took a quick look and it's full of notes. Brother, what do you mean...?"
"That must be the focus of the final exam! I heard others discussing it a few days ago and asked seniors for the notes."
"Then what are you waiting for? If you don't ask for help now, when will you? Quick, go and stop Senior Brother Jiang before he leaves. If you go too late, you won't be able to squeeze in."
Jiang Yan: “!!”
Oh no, something terrible is happening!
Borrowing notes is a small matter. The most important thing is...
Jiang Yan stood up hurriedly, grabbed the Demon-Breaking Sword and rushed towards the classroom door!
However, he was still a step too slow.
Before he even reached the door, he was surrounded by his fellow junior fellow students.
"Brother, help!"
"Brother Jiang, may I borrow your notes for a look? I promise that I will copy them as quickly as possible and return them to you intact."
"Brother Jiang Yan, actually, I'm here to borrow your notes as well."
"Senior Brother Jiang Yan——"
What you fear will come true.
The half-elf Jiang Yan was surrounded by a group of humans. He didn't know what to do and was extremely panicked.
The people here are much more enthusiastic than the junior brothers and sisters in the magic academy. When one calls out "Senior Brother", it's like the echo in a valley, continuous.
Jiang Yan was surrounded by the enthusiastic and flattering crowd and gradually felt suffocated.
It's really suffocating.
After all, there are too many people, all crowded together, and they will suffer from lack of oxygen.
Facing countless pairs of expectant eyes, Jiang Yan maintained his shaky sanity, thought for a moment, and said, "I only have one copy of the notes, and there are so many of you..."
——Who should I give it to?
A group of disciples who claimed to be well versed in various "hidden meanings" suddenly understood.
Some started arguing, others started bidding.
Suddenly, it became even more lively.
Jiang Yan: “…”
No, no, wait a minute!
He was just nervous because there were so many people around, so he spoke a little slowly! He hasn't finished speaking yet!
"Everyone wait a moment, don't be impatient."
Jiang Yan quickly spoke up to stop the chaos, "What I mean is, there are too many people, it's not good to borrow from anyone individually. Why not put the notes on the podium, and anyone who wants to read them can go and flip through them."
Everyone was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Really? Senior Brother Jiang Yan is really a kind person!"
Someone else asked, "But, if this happens, Senior Brother Jiang won't have any notes to review. Wouldn't this affect Senior Brother's exam?"
Jiang Yan said honestly: "I have already memorized the knowledge written in the notebook."
He doesn't need to review at all; he can take the exam on the spot at any time.
Everyone was suddenly envious.
It’s great that senior brother doesn’t have to review.
But on second thought, this good thing was earned by Brother Jiang Yan's diligent study every day. It can be seen that there is no free lunch in the world, and there is no excellent result out of thin air.
Jiang Yan squeezed out of the crowd, took out his notebook and placed it on the desk in the front.
There were several books piled on the table, all of which were Jiang Yan's personal notes.
Because Jiang Yan participated in so many courses, his notes covered almost most of the courses in the Hehuan Sect.
The warm winter sun shone obliquely into the room through the window. The young man's thin and tall figure and his cold yet majestic words left a heavy silhouette in everyone's mind.
Everyone was deeply moved and felt that Senior Brother Jiang Yan was extremely tall and reliable.
This is a life-threatening exam week.
Senior Brother Jiang Yan sacrificed his own review time and saved everyone's lives, okay!
Jiang Yan emphasized: "Everyone should copy in order, do not quarrel, do not fight, and do not cut in line. You must take good care of your notebooks. I will check them every day. If they are damaged, I will take them back and will not lend them out again."
All the fellow disciples were listening attentively, and when Jiang Yan finished speaking, they all bowed respectfully.
"Yes, I will follow your orders."
The voice was loud and clear, carrying joy and respect from the heart.
Jiang Yan inexplicably felt that his senior brother was real.
He is the eldest brother of this class of disciples, but because he doesn't like talking to strangers, he always keeps to himself and has never experienced this feeling...
It seems a bit majestic and domineering.
Jiang Yan touched his nose embarrassedly, his eyes slightly evasive.
"...That's all. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. You guys can copy it slowly."
Everyone rushed to send him out of the classroom, with an attentive and respectful attitude and an expression more enthusiastic than the other.
When they got to the door, they lined up in several rows and shouted loudly, "Farewell, Senior Brother! Take care, Senior Brother!"
Other Hehuan Sect disciples passing by cast curious glances at him.
Jiang Yan: “…………”
Starting to get scared.
It’s better not to have this kind of prestige.
Jiang Yan didn't say a word, and quickly turned and left. His feet were so fast that he wanted to disappear on the spot.
However, in the eyes of many fellow students, Brother Jiang Yan's receding figure was so lonely and arrogant, and his steps were firm as he walked, just like his heart of Taoism.
The fellow students showed expressions of admiration.
They were so cool just by looking at her back.
She is truly worthy of being the famous cold beauty of the Hehuan Sect.
**
Jiang Yan, carrying the Demon-Breaking Sword on his back, walked on the bluestone-paved road.
His pace became faster and faster, until he was completely out of everyone's sight, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he shuddered.
Being cold.
It snowed heavily in the early hours of last night. Overnight, the Hehuan Sect became a white wonderland. Snowflakes fluttered and landed on the branches, which was both beautiful and cold.
Jiang Yan raised his hand to catch the pure white snowflakes falling from the sky.
The young man's skin was a cold white hue. Snowflakes fell on his fair and delicate palms. His fingertips, which were slightly red from the cold, shrank inward, as if frozen by the snowflakes for a moment, and as if he wanted to hold it tighter.
Looking into the distance, you can vaguely see the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Suddenly, it seemed familiar.
Is it true that the mountains, rivers and streams in different places have some similarities?
Otherwise, how could he think of Wunian Peak thousands of miles away from a mountain top covered with snow?
Jiang Yan patted off the half-melted snowflakes on his palm and exhaled. The white mist blurred the young man's delicate eyebrows and eyes.
“It’s as warm as spring.”
Jiang Yan whispered, casting a warming spell on himself.
No one urged him to put on more clothes because it was getting cold, but he was actually a little uncomfortable with it.
Wanting to see someone but not being able to, this is what it feels like.
...It makes me unable to sleep or eat.
**
Jiang Yan followed what he said at the time and went to the classroom every other day to check if his notes were intact.
Everyone was very obedient. Every time he went there, he could only see disciples burying their heads in writing furiously. Occasionally, he would meet a few people in the corner who were reciting with their heads shaking.
For a while, a strong academic atmosphere enveloped the entire Hehuan Sect.
Jiang Yan was very pleased.
This is actually the Hehuan Sect that only knows how to have fun every day!
Where people used to play cards, now there are people reading books!
Jiang Yan told Fan Yang about his thoughts.
The latter patted his shoulder and said sympathetically: "Wake up, it's exam week, why don't you wait until you're done with the exams?"
Jiang Yan: “…”
Is he really the only one in the entire sect who attends classes seriously?
Fan Yang nodded solemnly, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.
——It’s indeed only you.
Although there were not no serious people, Jiang Yan was definitely the only one who maintained a correct attitude in every subject from beginning to end.
Jiang Yan: “…”
Jiang Yan turned away indifferently.
Fan Yang rushed over and hugged his thighs, "Junior brother! Can you help me sort out the key points for the exam?"
Jiang Yan swung his legs desperately, trying to shake off his senior brother.
"Brother, wake up! You graduated two hundred years ago. You don't have to attend classes except for the special courses of our master!"
Fan Yang said: "To be honest, I am just dating Pang Yunhu and Junior Brother Pang who are in the same class as you. I went there to help him with his studies."
Jiang Yan: “???”
He was surprised: "When did it happen?"
"Master and Senior Sister knew about it half a month ago. You were the only one who was immersed in cultivation every day and didn't notice that I often disappeared."
Fan Yang asked: "So can you help me highlight the key points? I have all the textbooks here."
Jiang Yan nodded: "It's a piece of cake. I can circle them all out in an hour."
Fan Yang was overjoyed: "You are so kind, brother. Thank you! If you need anything later, just call me. I will do my best to help you."
"When my senior brother gets married, just invite me to the wedding." Jiang Yan said with a smile.
Fan Yang was surprised and asked, "It's just a love affair, why do we have to get married?"
Jiang Yan: “…Ah?”
Fan Yang: "You can change people when you are in love, but marriage is a lifelong commitment. If you fall in love in the future, you will understand."
Jiang Yan didn't want to understand.
If he likes someone, he will never change.
Jiang Yan hugged the simple long sword in the gorgeous scabbard tightly.
Well, just like he likes the Demon-Breaking Sword so much.
There is only one natal sword, and it will never be changed in this lifetime.
As long as the sword is alive, the man is alive; when the sword dies, the man dies.
As Jiang Yan thought about it, he suddenly realized.
He recounted his own mental journey and asked Fan Yang with great interest: "Brother, is this the poem 'What is love in this world? It makes people stay together for life and death'? I just saw this poem in the library the other day."
Fan Yang: "...Don't let Master hear it."
"What's wrong?"
“Everything is wrong!”
"Brother, bring me your textbook. I'll circle it for you now."
Jiang Yan didn't want to argue and quickly changed the subject.
Fan Yang was also very tired and immediately responded to the change of topic.
Hurry back to the house to get the teaching materials.
Jiang Yan turned the page and picked up the red brush to circle.
He was extremely fast. Without thinking, he could directly find the line that should be circled, circle it quickly, and even write a few comments in the mood.
What I said before about "reciting by heart" is not an excuse, but a real fact.
Less than half an hour has passed.
Jiang Yan closed the textbook and handed it back to Fan Yang.
"Give."
"Thank you, Junior Brother!"
"You're welcome. Brother, are you going to Junior Brother Pang's residence now?"
"That's right."
Fan Yang said with emotion: "It's a time of great love, but not seeing you for a day feels like a long time."
Jiang Yan turned sideways and pointed in a certain direction, looking confused.
"Junior Brother Pang lives in the small courtyard to the southeast, just a few steps away."
Fan Yang smiled and said, "This is the thought of love. Even though we are only a few feet away from each other, we seem to be worlds apart. We wish we could stick together."
"oh."
Jiang Yan seemed to understand but not quite.
He thought to himself, he had never been in love, but he had a close friend.
He has experienced the feeling of missing each other between close friends and brothers.
I just don’t know how similar it is to the “thoughts of love” that my senior brother mentioned.
A little curious.
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