A small figure stood there, with a cold and indifferent expression on his fair and tender face. He was wearing a crescent-shaped white robe, which made him look even more noble and elegant.
There were several people following him, among whom Bei Yutang and Feng Lihen deliberately dressed low-key, but their temperament still could not be ignored.
There was a brief silence on the scene, and everyone's eyes fell on the three of them, especially Xiao Moer who was walking in the middle.
Wherever they passed, the people in front of them subconsciously made way for them. The three of them slowly walked to the center of the pavilion in the center of the lake and stood in front of everyone from Xiangshan Academy.
Qiu Ziming was shocked when he saw the people in the pavilion.
He carefully reminded, "Zimo, all the major academies in Chang'an City are here."
Among them, there were some academies that he was not familiar with, which shows how influential this matter was and how much attention it attracted, especially before the imperial examination.
Jin Xuan spoke first: "You came at the perfect time."
Tao Jing, who was standing by, scoffed, "I thought you didn't dare to come."
Xiao Moer glanced at him and ignored him, turning to look at the others, "Everyone here, I wonder if anyone wants to spar with me today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people came out from all directions.
"Zhou Qing from Hanshan Academy."
"Zhang Zhouyu from Taibai Academy."
"Shi Mingyu from Fengxing Academy."
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Everyone who comes forward will introduce themselves. This is a rare opportunity to show themselves in front of all the students.
In a split second, the entire lakeside pavilion was filled with people, and more people kept coming in. These people included students from Chang'an City, famous academies from all over the country, and also students from lesser-known academies.
Xiao Moer glanced around at everyone with a cold gaze, "I made an agreement with Tao Jing from Xiangshan Academy earlier. There are conditions for competing with me."
"What are the conditions?" asked Zhou Qing from Hanshan Academy.
"The qualification for the title of 'Scholar' is required. Anyone who loses will no longer be allowed to walk around in public under the title of 'Scholar', and their status as a Scholar will be revoked from the government office."
As soon as he finished speaking, there were cries of surprise from all around.
"What?!!"
"How can there be such a condition?"
"Isn't it too much to risk your future for a competition?" Zhang Zhouyu from Taibai Academy said in a deep voice.
"Yes. That's a rather harsh condition."
You know, it is not easy to pass the exam to become a scholar. It is not easy to give up just like that.
It would be too frivolous and not worthwhile to throw away your future for a competition.
Xiao Moer said calmly, "Since you have come out to compete with me, isn't it because you think I am unworthy of being called a 'scholar'? I have an empty title and don't deserve the reality. So what are you afraid of? Shouldn't I be the one who loses? Shouldn't I be the one who is afraid?"
This directly blocked the dissatisfied people from speaking, and their faces turned red.
"Well, well said."
Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted.
That person was none other than Geng Junhua from Wenjin Academy. Standing beside him were Hu Qingming and Qian Tong.
Xiao Moer didn't waste any time and directly took out the gentleman's agreement that he had prepared long ago and placed it in front of everyone.
"Anyone who wants to compete with me, please sign this agreement." Xiao Moer reminded, "Think carefully before considering whether it's worth it."
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