"If he follows what you say, he won't lose the election." Cao Meng looked at Kong Yiming who had walked away.
"Don't be afraid of smart people, don't be afraid of stupid people, just be afraid of smart people like this." Nanfeng took a deep breath to calm down the anger in his heart.
As the two of them left the queue, a Taoist priest from the Lucha Hall came over and chased them back.
At this time, there were not many candidates left to prepare for the exam in the three passages. After half a stick of incense, the three-question preliminary exam in the Hall of Harmony was completed. The three offices compiled and announced the list of candidates who passed the preliminary selection.
Tiangangzi, the master of Xiahe Hall, had the largest number of people, one hundred and twenty, and Tianlianzi and Tianchengzi each selected sixty, totaling two hundred and forty.
Nanfeng was naturally on the list, but what he didn't expect was that Cao Meng was not on the list. Cao Meng's name was not on the list until the last one.
"How could this happen?" Nan Feng was surprised.
"Maybe I am not lucky enough to be a Taoist priest." Cao Meng was very frustrated.
"Don't worry, I'll find a chance to go over and ask you later." Nanfeng comforted him.
"Don't go, don't go," Cao Meng waved his hands repeatedly, "I have already failed, so I don't want to drag you down anymore. You go and gather quickly. I will go back to my residence to pack my things."
At this time, those students who had passed the preliminary examination were already gathering at the foot of the mountain, preparing to go up the mountain to take the re-examination of the Sixth Examination at the Zhongwei Hall. However, Nanfeng was not in a hurry to go there. Tian Chengzi was a discerning person and knew that he wanted to take Cao Meng with him but did not give him face. This made him very unhappy, so he stood still and did not go to the foot of the mountain to gather.
The students who passed the preliminary examination were about to line up, but Nanfeng still didn't pass, and kept pulling Cao Meng to stand where he was. At this time, those who were unsuccessful had begun to leave, and there were not many people left in the field. Cao Meng tried to persuade him several times, but Nanfeng did not let go and did not go to gather.
Just as Taoist Zhike was counting the number of people and was about to take people up the mountain, a young Taoist hurriedly came from a distance. When he got close to the two of them, he whispered to Cao Meng, "Congratulations, fellow Taoist, congratulations, fellow Taoist, Master Tiancheng." You have a good nature and a strong will, and I am willing to accept you as my disciple without taking the test, are you willing?"
Cao Meng was stunned and stared at Nanfeng with his big eyes.
Nanfeng was overjoyed and said, "Ask if you are willing."
"Do you think I'm willing?" Cao Meng was still confused.
Seeing that he was confused, Nan Feng replied on his behalf, "Thank you, Taoist Master, he is willing."
"Come with me." The young Taoist waved to Cao Meng.
Cao Meng looked at Nanfeng and then at the young Taoist, but did not move.
Nan Feng hurriedly pushed him, "Follow me quickly, I'll go over to gather as well."
"That's it, I'm going." Cao Meng didn't fully react until now, and went with the young Taoist despite being confused.
At this time, the head count was coming to an end. Nanfeng ran over to show his number plate and stood at the end.
After counting the number of people, I and the head of the hall, Tiangangzi, came forward to speak. The general meaning was to congratulate everyone on passing the preliminary examination, and then wish everyone could pass the re-examination and worship at the mountain gate. Also, even if they failed to pass the re-examination, the Taiqing Sect would recognize everyone as a convert. Lay people can be recommended to the various ministries of the imperial court to find jobs and jobs for everyone.
When Tiangangzi was talking, Tianchengzi and Tianlianzi were standing on the left and right. When Nanfeng looked at Tianchengzi, Tianchengzi happened to be looking at him too, but Tianchengzi didn't look at him, but glanced at him. Look away.
Nanfeng naturally knew why Tian Chengzi was looking at him. He had previously held Cao Meng to prevent him from leaving, and he did not go to gather himself. He was undoubtedly retaliating against Tian Chengzi. His unspoken meaning was, "You know I want to find a companion." , if you still brush him off, then I won’t go either.”
Tian Chengzi accepted Cao Meng personally out of desperation. His good nature and tenacity were just words. To put it bluntly, he just wanted to give him face.
Perhaps he was in a hurry to go back and rest, so Tiangangzi didn't say a few words. After finishing speaking, someone led everyone up the stairs.
Nan Feng was walking at the end, tilting his head and looking east as he walked. At this time, Tian Chengzi was talking to Cao Meng. Cao Meng was uneasy and confused, while Tian Chengzi frowned and sighed repeatedly.
Seeing this situation, Nan Feng began to sympathize with Tian Chengzi again. To be fair, Cao Meng may not be suitable to be a Taoist priest. He failed the eight tests. It is estimated that this situation has never happened until the Taiqing Sect was founded. Such a stupid person Don't expect Tian Chengzi to become famous if you let Tian Chengzi accept him. If he doesn't lose his master's reputation in the future, Tian Chengzi will be burnt incense.
Cao Meng saw Nan Feng at a glance and raised his hand to greet him. Tian Chengzi was furious and pulled his hand away, pulling him aside and reprimanding him in a deep voice.
Nan Feng lowered his head and went up the mountain without giving Cao Meng a response. Tian Chengzi should have seen that he wanted to take Cao Meng with him. The reason why he was not allowed to do so was because Cao Meng was a famous person who failed eight tests. Many people in the Taiqing Sect When I got to know him, I often joked with him. Being too close to Cao Meng would easily attract the attention of others.
Tian Chengzi accepted Cao Meng not only to sell his face, but also to get this celebrity away from him, leaving only himself, so that the re-examination could be carried out secretly without revealing his traces.
This was Nanfeng's first time walking on this stone-staired road. He had always walked on small roads before. Most of the students walking in front had happy faces at this time. The first test was the most stressful, almost one in a thousand, but the second test was less stressful. There are many, choose one from two, or at most three, the hope of getting started is high.
Different from everyone's joy, Nanfeng's heart was very heavy. Undercurrents were surging in Taiqing Mountain. The former headmaster was killed, Tian Yuanzi was expelled, the originally chosen successor died suddenly, and Master Xuanzhen's uncle died. All these indicate that Taiqing The internal fighting within the Qing sect was extremely fierce. If it weren't for the purpose of tracking down the real culprit and clearing Tian Yuanzi's innocence, he would have escaped from this complex and dangerous environment long ago.
However, these troubles are not the only ones in the world. There are always some happy things. Zheng Xian, who was wearing a green shirt and white skirt, actually passed the preliminary examination and walked not far ahead.
Nanfeng is not afraid of things or stage fright. He goes up to say hello when he likes. Zheng Xian is also very easy-going and does not refuse people to talk to Nanfeng thousands of miles away.
Not far up the road, a cold snort came from the roadside. Nanfeng tilted his head when he heard the sound, and saw several young Taoist nuns standing by the roadside. One of them was Lingyanzi who had beaten him that day.
"A disciple will always be a disciple." Lingyanzi snorted again.
Lingyanzi's voice was loud and many students heard it. Zheng Xian turned her head in surprise and looked at Nanfeng in confusion.
If Zheng Xian was not there, Nanfeng would definitely curse Ling Yanzi, but at this time, he was worried about leaving a bad impression on Zheng Xian, so he ignored Ling Yanzi, lowered his head and went up the steps without answering.
"Shameless." Lingyanzi said again.
Nanfeng couldn't bear it anymore, or to be precise, he didn't want to bear it anymore. Even if he didn't speak, Zheng Xian would think that he was a bad person. Before the love sprouted, he would be trampled by the hooves of Lingyanzi who didn't know where he came from. .
"Lingyanzi, why are you scolding me, you bastard?" Nanfeng was angry but never lost his mind. "I am a servant of the Secular Affairs Hall. It is my duty to empty the toilet in the Lower Harmony Hall. I also knocked on the door before entering. , you allowed me to go in. How did I know that you were disheveled? I am not to blame for this. You chased me to Xishan and beat me to a bloody head. Today you blocked the road and scolded me again. Please tell me clearly today. , why do you scold me?"
Lingyanzi did not expect that Nanfeng would fall out in public, and when he cursed, he did not curse randomly, but clearly stated the facts and put all the responsibility for the whole matter on her head. I had never thought of this before, and suddenly I didn’t know how to reply when the incident happened.
"What's the fuss about, student?" the Taoist who led the way turned around and asked.
At this time, all the students, including Tiangangzi and others who were walking in front, also turned their heads. Nanfeng did not panic when encountering trouble. He did not answer the questions of the leader, but took advantage of the situation to pursue him, "You beat me up that day. He broke three thorn vines alone and beat me with bruises all over my body. He also beat me with a bluestone until my head was bruised and bloody, and I almost died in the wilderness. I didn't report it afterwards because you were the Taoist nun of the Taiqing Sect, and I I'm just a servant in the secular affairs hall, and there is a difference between superiority and inferiority. But you bullied me too much. I lowered my head and went on my way, but you blocked the road and scolded me. I can't control that much today. Even if you drove me down the mountain in revenge, I would still punish you. Ask for justice. Tell me, why did you call me a scoundrel? What have I done that I don’t know how to humiliate?"
Lingyanzi never thought that things would get into such a mess. Facing Nanfeng's urgent and coherent questioning, he could only defend himself, "I never broke three thorn vines."
Nanfeng was secretly happy when he heard this. He said more on purpose. While Lingyanzi argued, he also confirmed the matter of beating him, "It's either three or two. I don't believe that Taiqing Sect has no justice. Just because I If you don't want to be humiliated, just refuse me from the re-examination. Do you think there is anything false about what I just said?"
Quarreling is the basic skill of a beggar. Nanfeng has been quarreling since he was a child. Who is Lingyanzi's opponent? He thought he was a soft persimmon, but when he caught it, he found that it was a big hedgehog. He couldn't throw it away or catch it. "My quilt Did you put the cauliflower snake in it, and did you pour urine into the teapot?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone burst into laughter.
Nanfeng bravely admitted, "Yes, I did it! But the cauliflower snake is not venomous, and its urine cannot kill people. Unlike you, who beats people to death."
Seeing the two people quarreling, the Taoist who led the way hurried back to stop it. At the same time, some Taoists also heard the sound and came over from various places to see what was going on.
"Lingyanzi, why don't you back down!" Tianchengzi rushed over from below.
"Yes." Lingyanzi blushed, lowered his head and backed away.
"How is it appropriate to exceed the etiquette on such an occasion?" Tian Chengzi looked very ugly.
"Junior brother, please don't blame the younger generation. This young man has a lot of backbone. Please save him from re-examination and bear my name." Tiangangzi's voice came from above.
"Hahahaha, Junior Brother Tiangang, this young man has a bad temper with me, give him to me!" Tianqizi stepped out from the west path.
"Two senior brothers, don't fight over it. I heard it clearly from two miles away. He is one of the three headmaster disciples..."