The sea breeze was blowing, and the waves were hitting the pier, making a splashing sound.
Greeted by many scholars in Haijiang City, Fang Yun was the first to step onto the port. Then the seahorse pulling the imperial chariot slowly changed its form, turning into an appearance similar to that of an ordinary horse, and pulled the imperial chariot ashore.
Jing Liren took a closer look at Fang Yun's purple robe, then subconsciously looked at his own robe, and said with a smile, "May I ask your honorable name, Wen Xinglongjue?"
"You don't know me?" Fang Yun blurted out, looking at the scholars in Haiya Ancient Land in surprise. After all, Lei Tingyu had stayed here for several years. Although there was no record of the Lei family entering Haiya Ancient Land in the Holy Academy later, the news here was not so isolated.
The reason why Fang Yun decided to end the battle quickly was that he had a preconceived notion that they knew him, and if it dragged on, it would be disadvantageous to him.
The scholars nearby all looked embarrassed.
Jing Liren hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "You are of course well-known in Shengyuan Continent, but my ancient sea cliff land has been cut off from the outside world for a long time, and the permanent passage has not yet been officially opened, so I don't know much about the scholars who have become famous in recent years."
Fang Yun glanced at the scholars and asked, "Where is Lei Tingyu?"
When everyone heard Fang Yun actually called Lei Tingyu by his name, their first feeling was that this person was more important than Lei Tingyu. Only a few people suspected that the two of them were not in harmony.
"Mr. Tingyu left in the early morning and I don't know how long he will take to return." Jing Liren still had a smile on his face.
Fang Yun nodded and smiled, "My name is Ji Zhibai."
Some aquatic creatures who had heard Fang Yun's true name were puzzled, but no one spoke.
A few mermaids could guess that Fang Yun was not clear about the specific attitude of the Haiya Alliance, so he used a pseudonym to test it first.
Everyone in the Haiya Alliance tried their best to recall, but none of them had heard of this name. After all, when the Haiya Ancient Land was last opened, Ji Zhibai was only a juren.
Jing Liren sighed, "Although great scholars have the secret to maintaining youth, even if Mr. Ji has taken the magic medicine, he should still be very young, and will never be over 40 years old. I'm afraid only Mr. Yi Zhishi can be compared with you."
"When I became a great scholar, I was younger than when he became a great scholar." Fang Yun said with a smile, although he was actually a dozen years younger.
All the scholars present were in awe and wanted to get close to him.
Even though the ancient land of Haiya is isolated from the Shengyuan Continent, many people who have heard about Yi Zhishi's deeds admire him. Now that "Ji Zhibai" has become a great scholar at a younger age than Yi Zhishi, he can be said to be a future semi-saint.
"I admire you!" Jing Liren praised sincerely.
"Mr. Ji was truly a hero at that time!"
"Such a hero, a role model for the human race!"
Everyone praised it.
The aquatic tribe was a little dumbfounded. They had originally come to call for justice, but how come the Sea Cliff Alliance, which had been calling for war and killing, suddenly became so easy to talk to? Could they still avenge themselves
Fang Yun just smiled and exchanged pleasantries with everyone, and finally said: "I once met Mr. Jing Lixiao in the Burial Valley. Although we only knew each other for a short time, we had a very pleasant conversation. I came to the ancient land of Haiya and first wanted to reminisce with Mr. Lixiao. I wonder where Mr. Lixiao is?"
The Mermaid Queen laughed secretly, because Fang Yun had asked Jing Lixiao before whether he would return, and she replied that Jing Lixiao had died in the Holy Burial Valley and had not returned to the ancient land of Haiya.
Everyone immediately showed a look of sorrow. Jing Liren sighed and said, "Third brother went to the Holy Valley for burial and has not returned yet. I am afraid that he is in danger."
Fang Yun was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said, "Mr. Li Xiao is a lucky man, and he will definitely return safely."
Everyone knew that Fang Yun's words were words of comfort, and they felt even warmer.
Everyone became more respectful towards Fang Yun, because he was no ordinary person to be able to enter the Holy Burial Valley. If he could come back alive and bring back some divine objects that humans needed, he would become a hero of the human race and his status would soar.
Jing Liren suppressed his sorrowful expression and looked somewhat contented. Since such an important figure was on good terms with Jing Lixiao, the Jingsheng family would surely prosper.
"We have prepared a banquet at the Jing family mansion. Would you like to honor us, Mr. Zhibai?" Jing Liren asked.
The expressions of the scholars present changed slightly, because they had originally planned to hold the banquet at the Academy of Literature in Haijiang City, which was more formal, but Jing Liren changed his mind and decided to hold the banquet at the Jing family, which was obviously an attempt to win over this "Ji Zhibai".
Fang Yun said sternly: "When you come here, you must first visit the holy temple, especially the well saint. After the worship is over, it will not be too late to go to the Jing family."
Jing Liren and other members of the Jing family found this very useful and immediately expressed their support.
Afterwards, Fang Yun led only a hundred or so water tribe members, accompanied by scholars from the Haiya Alliance, and arrived outside the Haijiang City Academy of Literature. The water tribe members stayed outside, while Fang Yun himself and other scholars entered the academy.
There should have been an open square directly opposite the gate of the Academy of Literature, and inside that was the holy temple. However, the square was surrounded by trees, and it was impossible to see what was inside. Everyone could only take a detour from the side to reach the holy temple.
Although Fang Yun did not ask, Jing Liren smiled and said, "I think Mr. Ji must have known about the Wenquxing fragment before coming to the Haiya Ancient Land, and even guessed where it is. Yes, the Wenquxing fragment is in the woods of this square. I wonder what you think of the Wenquxing fragment?"
"Everyone wants it." Fang Yun said.
"Mr. Zhibai is a quick-witted man!"
Many scholars laughed along, saying that Fang Yun was telling the truth.
"I wonder how Mr. Zhibai will resolve the dispute between the two tribes?" Jing Liren asked.
The others stared at Fang Yun closely.
Fang Yun smiled and said, "We can discuss these trivial matters after we have finished worshipping the saints."
Everyone felt relieved, which meant that this "Ji Zhibai" obviously regarded himself as a human more than Wen Xing Longjue, and did not care much about the mermaids.
Jing Liren's face was full of smiles, and his attitude became more and more enthusiastic.
After passing the woods, everyone soon arrived at the main gate of the holy temple.
The holy temple in Shengyuan Continent is divided into a main hall and two side halls. It is the same here, but the main hall of the temple here only enshrines the statue of the Saint of the Well, and the statues or holy tablets of the saints of the human race are only located in the side halls.
After seeing clearly, Fang Yun frowned slightly and stood still.
The others didn't say anything and waited quietly.
Every person from Shengyuan Continent who arrives here will have a similar reaction, and Lei Tingyu is no exception.
Fang Yun said: "It is reasonable for me to pay respect to all the saints first."
"Sir, you are from Shengyuan Continent, so this is the norm." Jing Liren's words eased the atmosphere at the scene.
Fang Yun first went to the side hall to pay homage to the saints.
Like most holy temples, apart from the statues of Confucius and the second sage, the rest are holy tablets with only their names written on the front.
Looking at these holy medals, a strange look flashed across Fang Yun's face.
Afterwards, Fang Yun paid homage to all the saints according to normal etiquette, and then went to the main hall to pay homage to the statue of the Well Saint.
The people of the Haiya Alliance stood outside, watching Fang Yun pay respectful respects, and were completely relieved. This meant that even if this "Ji Zhibai" had the ability to reach the sky, he could not cause trouble in the Haiya Ancient Land. After all, he had already paid respects to the Well Saint and confirmed his identity. Otherwise, the Jing family could use the Holy Temple or the Well Saint's will to suppress him.