Chapter 175: Chaos in Xiaocheng (Fifteen) [Seeking Monthly Tickets]
“From this moment on, I became him.” In the blink of an eye, Qi Shan had already suppressed her excess emotions and said these words calmly, “Qi Yuanliang… this name must at least leave something behind. He left in ‘Book Mountain’ for me, and I live in the world for him.”
So he impersonated "Qishan".
Even though he knew that if his actions were discovered, he would be expelled from Xin Kingdom at best, and face the death penalty and disgrace at worst, he still chose to do it—he just wanted "Qi Yuanliang" to live longer and wanted the world to remember his name.
No one knows the resentment he felt at the time. When he left "Book Mountain", Qi Shan was not far from death. He made this choice entirely based on instinct and obsession.
For some unknown reason, having already mastered the "master-killing" scholar's way, he developed a second, extremely unique scholar's way—
[Masterful Hands and Painting]
This is the disguise that Shen Tang knew.
"A second one? You have two?"
Although Shen Tang was surprised, she was not unexpected.
Qi Shan's superb disguise skills were far beyond what ordinary words could achieve; it was just unexpected that he actually possessed two paths of the scholar.
Sure enough, everyone else was cheating except for her!
Shen Tang suddenly remembered a certain detail.
“I remember Wu Hui saying before that the way of the scholar is not just a special ability, but also a scholar’s inquiry into his own heart…”
It is the embodiment of one's inner essence.
Isn't this just obsession?
If this interpretation is correct, then how deep must one's obsession have been to break through normal constraints?
Qi Shan said calmly, "Those are all in the past."
It lightly brushed aside the despair and helplessness of that time.
"It helped me a lot. If it weren't for this 'nemesis' appearing out of nowhere, I might have really been able to deceive everyone. Even if I only ended up as a minor official, even if my abilities were limited, based on my understanding of him, he would be gratified in the afterlife..."
A true "Qishan" is never someone who is all talk and no action; he possesses both the passion of youth and a maturity and steadiness that many adults lack. In his view, "love" knows no bounds.
When you are successful, you should help others; when you are poor, you should do your best.
"What 'limited ability'? In my opinion, you're quite impressive." How could you be qualified as a "guide NPC" without real skills? Shen Tang keenly noticed a word, "nemesis?"
Even someone like Qi Bushan has a nemesis?
She thought that Qi Shan was invincible in some way.
Qi Shan's expression was a little sour: "Hmm."
Shen Tang asked with great interest, "Who? Who is this person?"
If you have the chance, you should definitely visit them to learn from their experience.
Qi Shan pursed her lips, seeing through the true emotions on Shen Tang's face, and said casually, "Him? You probably won't have the chance to see him."
It's hard to say whether that person is alive or dead now.
Shen Tang: "The person is already gone?"
Qi Shan said, "I don't know, but it's probably not good."
There's a very high chance it's gone.
Shen Tang: "He's your nemesis...aren't you in danger?"
Qi Shan nodded.
It was more than just dangerous; it was practically a matter of life and death.
The source of this crisis lies with him.
The "Mountain and Sea Sacred Land" has existed for nearly two hundred years. If not a million, then at least seven or eight hundred thousand people have been fortunate enough to enter it. As for those who unfortunately lost their lives there, the number from all the countries on the continent combined is unknown... in a sense, "one in ten thousand".
All the outside world knows is that an unlucky guy died in the "mountain of books".
The dead man was just a scholar from a humble background, and he didn't attract much attention, not even as much as the fight between him and Yan Cheng in the street.
This fight became the catalyst for everything that followed.
Entering the "Mountain and Sea Sacred Land" is just a trial.
The results of the first examination were linked to the spiritual scriptures and teachings that scholars had learned from the "Sacred Land of Mountains and Seas." Qi Shan lay in bed for seven days, unable to move, and was only able to get up on the day the results were announced. On the street where the results were posted, he saw that the top ten were prominently displayed in Yan City.
He was surrounded by people congratulating him, beaming with joy and high spirits, his eyes and brows practically screaming "a bright future."
In that instant, the hatred in Qi Shan's heart was as intense as the lava spewing out during a volcanic eruption, instantly engulfing all reason.
How can this person still have the nerve to live?!
Why do those who deserve to die not die, while those who don't deserve to die suffer tragic deaths?
His eyes were bloodshot and filled with rage: "Yan Cheng, pay with your life!"
The two got into a fight in the street.
Qi Shan suddenly launched an attack.
Yan Cheng was punched before he could react.
Although a scholar with a literary mind is not as strong as a warrior with martial prowess, and cannot punch someone so hard that their brains splatter and blood flows from their eyes, ears, nose and mouth, Yan Cheng was still hit in a vital spot and cried out in pain before falling heavily to the ground.
The scholars taking the exam nearby were startled by the scene and rushed to break up the fight. One group stopped the crazed Qi Shan, while another group helped up Yan Cheng, whose nose was bleeding profusely. The common people saw the commotion and gathered around to watch.
Everyone felt like screaming in their hearts.
It doesn't matter if these two fight to the death, just don't drag them into it!
Yan Cheng suppressed his nausea and raised his hand to wipe the blood off his face.
It's nothing.
He knew better than anyone why Qi Shan had made trouble. Perhaps it was because she felt guilty, or perhaps she was good at managing her public image, so she pretended to be magnanimous and understanding, like a pure white lotus flower.
[Yuanliang has probably suffered too much of a blow and is having a fit of hysteria... Everyone, let's disperse, it's not good to make a big fuss, ah—]
Qi Shan suddenly broke free from the four or five scholars, pounced on Yan Cheng who had just stood still, pinned him to the ground, and punched him in the face!
Are you crazy, Qi Shan?! Do you really think I wouldn't dare hit you?
Yan Cheng's initial guilt was shattered by a few powerful punches, and he immediately retaliated. Other scholars tried to break up the fight, but their voices grew hoarse from shouting, and they were punched in the chaos. Their tempers flared, and adhering to the principle of "if you can't stop them, join in," they also joined the melee.
Along the long street where the notices were posted, a group of scholars engaged in a chaotic brawl.
The examiners from Xin before they heard the news—
I've weathered many storms; what haven't I seen?
Upon hearing the news, the examiners from Xin Kingdom—
No, that's not true!
check!
A thorough investigation is imperative!
As the instigator of the brawl, Qi Shan was brought in for questioning.
When questioned, he confessed that Yan Cheng had harmed his classmate Tan Qu at "Shushan". He and Tan Qu were like brothers and he vowed to avenge his brother!
Everyone was surprised that this matter involved a life, so they did not dare to relax and interrogated Yan Cheng again, but Yan Cheng resolutely denied it!
The two sides are deadlocked!
This is a bit difficult.
Qi Shan's ancestors were of noble lineage, producing several renowned scholars. Although the previous generation had declined, and his literary talent was not particularly high, he was extremely popular, and even the scholars involved in the melee pleaded for his life.
Although Yan Cheng came from an ordinary background, he performed exceptionally well in this "Book Mountain" competition. However, the fact that he got into a group fight was not explained, which might upset the other candidates.
Caught in a dilemma, they eventually alarmed a high-ranking official in the imperial court.
This person is also Qi Shan's nemesis.
In terms of relationship, he was still his patron.
This person saw through Qi Shan's disguise at first glance and was the first to realize that this Qi Shan was not the same Qi Shan as before.
(End of this chapter)
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