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Chapter 182: Written Exam Pass (Second Update)

    

ind odd Didn't both the Li family and Zhao family enter the city smoothly"Mr. Liao, in his early forties, was a rather portly man with a noticeable belly. He stroked his short beard thoughtfully and s...The Martial Academy's stance eased the hearts of other examinees. Their initial nervousness dissipated somewhat, and they didn't dare to expect equal treatment, only that they wouldn't be looked down upon.

The gap between the nobility and commoners was as vast as the chasm between heaven and earth, impossible to bridge unless one day they could achieve great success like ascending to the moon or topping the imperial examination list.

This is also the reason why they are under immense pressure to come here.

However, Xu Huaiyi was not so optimistic. In his view, this move seemed rather deliberate, as if it were done to appease them, as if they were afraid of scaring them away. But why

This isn't some random university, is it short on students

"Allow me to introduce myself, Zhao Sanyou. May I ask your esteemed name"

The person sitting beside him suddenly greeted him, which surprised Xu Huaiyi. Looking over, he found that the other party had a rather fierce bearing like Zhang Fei, and a few smiles involuntarily appeared on his face. "So it's Brother Zhao, nice to meet you, my name is Xu Huaiyi."

Zhao Sanshou immediately shouted, "Brother Xu."

Then he cheerfully announced his age and home address, even revealing how many years he had been married and how many children he had.

Xu Huaiyi thought to himself, this man not only looked like Zhang Fei, but also had the same straightforward personality. At their first meeting, he revealed his entire fortune openly without any reservation. It seemed like he had never suffered a major loss or been beaten down by society. Since the other party had already spilled the beans, if Xu Huaiyi continued to be evasive, it would make him seem petty. He could only vaguely reply.

Zhao Sanshou took to him instantly, chatting and laughing merrily. As they grew more familiar with each other, he couldn't help but pry into the affairs of Hutou Village.

When this topic was brought up, several people nearby also chimed in. Curiosity was one reason, and secondly, it was an opportunity for them to get to know each other. These individuals were classmates, and if nothing unexpected happened, their relationship would undoubtedly be closer than that of outsiders. It was a small circle of friends, and in the future, they could help each other out and benefit from each other's support, which would be more conducive to their careers.

The person on Xu Huaiyi's right is called Wang Qiusheng. He is older than the others, already twenty-four years old. He was once married, but his wife passed away two years ago. He has not remarried and has no children. Judging from his appearance alone, he doesn't look like a martial artist. He has delicate eyebrows and eyes, fair skin, and when he smiles, he exudes warmth and friendliness.

This way, it's more like a scholar who reads extensively.

Xu Huaiyi sat across from a man who claimed his name was Li Yun Ting. Among the crowd, he stood out the most. With sword-like eyebrows and piercing eyes, his handsome features and dignified bearing were unlike anyone else's. Sitting there, he gave off an air of standing tall amongst chickens, but he seemed cold towards others. Apart from stating his name, he didn't say anything else, appearing quite out of place.

Besides him, there was another man named Meng Ping and Zhu Zichen. The two of them were the most poorly dressed at the scene. Their coarse hemp cloth clothes had been washed so many times that they were almost white, with obvious patches sewn on. At a glance, one could tell that their family was very poor. Otherwise, when going out or in such an occasion as an exam, they should have at least gotten decent clothes.

The two people had completely different personalities. Meng Ping felt inferior about his clothing and sat there uncomfortably, hardly saying a word for fear of being ridiculed or rejected. Zhu Zixian, on the other hand, spoke enthusiastically and tried to get along with everyone, showing himself to be very lively and outgoing.

Xu Huaiyi seemed to dislike him a little, smiling too ingratiatingly and obsequiously. The shrewd calculations in his eyes were not well concealed. Although he appeared friendly to everyone, such a person was still not someone to befriend.

He was actually very interested in Li Yunting because Li Yunting fit the image of a wandering swordsman who roamed the world, seeking justice and adventure, just as he had imagined in his past life. In a wuxia story, Li Yunting would definitely be the male lead.

Li Yunting sensed his gaze and suddenly looked up.

Xu Huaiyi, without being caught in the awkwardness, smiled openly and calmly.

Li Yunting nodded faintly.

Xu Huaiyi just wanted to take the opportunity to find a topic, to get closer.

Then the person picked up their cup, lowered their eyes, and put on an air of refusing to communicate.

Huai-Yi Hsu, “…”

Did his charisma fail

When the time came, a group of examinees were called back to the exam room. Everyone was anxious, knowing this was when the results would be announced – their fate, whether they stayed or left, hinged on this moment.

Xu Huaiyi still had some worries, although he felt his answer was good. What if there were any unforeseen circumstances

Fifteen exam papers, without any anonymity, lay sprawled on the table. Mr. Wu, who was in charge of invigilation and marking, introduced himself as such. Dressed in a deep blue long robe characteristic of an academy teacher, he stroked his short mustache and after a few opening remarks, began to call out names at a measured pace.

There are no scores, only pass and fail results.

Xu Huaiyi was the first to hear his own name. Through those two characters, it sounded like heavenly music. He secretly let out a breath of relief, but his expression remained steady and composed, showing no trace of elation or excitement.

"Wang Qiusheng, pass!"

Li Yunting, through!

"Zhao San'you, you passed!"

Xu Huaiyi listened attentively. Good fellow, the few people he had just met all passed, and in the end, only two failed.

This pass rate is pretty high.

The two failing students, with their faces downcast, were escorted out.

Others were both relieved and more nervous about the upcoming exam. If they performed poorly, it would be them walking away with their heads down in despair.

Mr. Wu encouraged them with a few words, then waved his hand, signaling for them to go to the martial arts training ground.

Ten people lined up, not daring to look around lest they be ridiculed as country bumpkins. But after arriving at the martial arts training ground, they couldn't help but gasp in astonishment at the unfamiliar sights.

As the Royal Martial Arts Academy, Jingwu Athletic Association was the largest and most imposing in scale. It boasted the strongest teaching staff and the best hardware conditions.

Every house and landscape along the way exudes an air of elegance befitting the upper echelons. The training ground is equally impressive, not only opulent but also vast and grand. With bleachers surrounding it, it seems to frequently host competitions or events.

Their group of thirteen was first taken to the place where horses were kept. The first test was to assess their riding skills. There were over a hundred horses there, and the examiner was Master Xue, a horse-riding instructor who was tall and imposing with a commanding presence. After briefly explaining the requirements of the test, he let them choose their own mounts.

This is also part of the exam content.

The crowd scattered, searching for their desired horses. It wasn't about finding the most magnificent steed; such a horse would be difficult to control. Nor was it about choosing the worst; that would hinder one's equestrian skills.

Huai-Yi Xu was skilled in horsemanship in his past life. He had ridden horses and practiced archery with his wife on the grasslands. He also possessed some knowledge of horse selection, so this level wasn't difficult for him.

He scanned the stables and quickly singled out a black horse.gers' spirits were surprisingly high and hadn't been frightened by Headmaster Xu's message.This is the best.Otherwise, people will be in an uproar, and before any disaster strikes the disaster victims...