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The laughter in the examination room gradually subsided, but many candidates still cast curious and puzzled glances.
"Baili Dongjun, what are you doing?" Mingyue Xin asked curiously from the side.
Baili Dongjun glanced at Mingyue Xin and replied, "Brewing wine."
"Brewing wine?" Mingyue Xin frowned slightly, clearly surprised by the answer. "Baili Dongjun, brewing wine takes far longer than twelve hours. Are you crazy to choose this time to brew wine?"
Baili Dongjun calmly replied, "Brewing wine may seem simple, but it actually involves countless details and wisdom. From selecting ingredients and fermentation to aging, every step requires careful control in order to brew a fine wine."
"Sister Mingyuexin, the reason I'm brewing wine now is to demonstrate my control over the details and my understanding of time."
Mingyue Xin was stunned after hearing this and could not refute Baili Dongjun, so she could only remain silent.
On the high platform, the little maid Ling Su looked at Young Master Liu Yue in confusion and said, "Young Master, I heard that Baili Dongjun wants to brew wine. It takes at least seven days to brew a good batch of wine in twelve hours. That's impossible, isn't it?"
Young Master Liu Yue smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with expectation and approval for Baili Dongjun, and said softly to Ling Su, "Ling Su, do not judge him by common sense."
Since Baili Dongjun dared to propose brewing wine on such an occasion, he must have his own unique methods. Let's see how he turns the impossible into the possible.
As soon as Young Master Liu Yue finished speaking, the little maid Ling Su knew she couldn't say anything more and stepped aside without saying a word.
For a moment, all the candidates in the examination room were preparing for their exams.
Some of them were deep in thought, while others looked around, trying to find inspiration from the other candidates. Baili Dongjun, on the other hand, began to get busy, organizing the materials he had brought one by one and setting up his brewing workbench in an orderly manner.
Baili Dongjun first carefully selected the glutinous rice he brought to remove impurities, and then put it into a large pot that had been prepared in advance and soaked it in water.
Next, he began preparing the yeast starter, a crucial step in the brewing process. Every step was performed with such focus and meticulousness, as if he were conducting a sacred ritual.
The atmosphere in the examination room gradually became tense and full of anticipation, and all the candidates' eyes were unconsciously focused on Baili Dongjun.
They were curious about how this seemingly ordinary young man could brew a jar of fine wine in just twelve hours.
"Does this guy really think brewing can be finished so quickly?"
One of the test takers couldn't help but mutter, his tone full of disdain.
"Who knows? Maybe he has some special secret."
Another candidate responded, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Just then, Li Chengtian suddenly stood up and slowly walked to Baili Dongjun's side.
His actions caused a small commotion in the examination room, and all the candidates looked on in surprise.
"Your Excellency, what are you trying to do..."
Seeing this, Mingyue Xin quickly followed, her tone tinged with doubt.
Li Chengtian smiled slightly, not directly answering Mingyue Xin's question, but turning to look at Baili Dongjun, his eyes flashing with approval.
He said softly to Baili Dongjun, "Dongjun, continue with your work and don't get distracted."
Upon hearing this, Baili Dongjun felt a surge of warmth in his heart and quickly nodded in response, "Yes, Your Excellency." His movements became even faster and more precise, clearly encouraged by Li Chengtian.
Then, Li Chengtian turned to face all the candidates in the examination room, yawned, and went back to his seat to fall asleep.
"He...what happened to him?"
"Is he really going to put on a sleeping act?"
Seeing Li Chengtian openly snoring and sleeping in the examination room, the others started to get restless and began whispering among themselves.
Mingyue Xin was also stunned. She turned to look at Xiao Ruofeng, hoping he could give an explanation, but Xiao Ruofeng was also bewildered, clearly puzzled by Li Chengtian's actions.
The discussions in the examination room grew louder and louder, and some candidates even began to mock Li Chengtian.
In their view, this man who called himself the Emperor of Daqing was openly sleeping on such an important occasion, which was not only disrespectful to the exam, but also contemptuous of everyone present.
However, Baili Dongjun seemed unaffected, continuing to work intently without pausing his movements.
He knew that His Majesty Li Chengtian must have his reasons for doing this.
Just then, Young Master Liu Yue coughed lightly, and the examination room immediately fell silent.
He scanned the room with a deep gaze, finally settling on Li Chengtian, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
"Dear candidates, please remain quiet."
Young Master Liu Yue's voice was gentle yet powerful, instantly silencing all the noise. "The exam is still ongoing, so please don't get distracted. As for Li Chengtian, perhaps he has his own unique way of taking the exam, and we don't need to speculate too much."
After speaking, Young Master Liu Yue looked at Baili Dongjun again, his eyes filled with anticipation.
He knew that this exam was not only a test for the candidates, but also a verification of himself. Whether Baili Dongjun could brew good wine in a short time would directly affect the reputation of Jixia Academy.
Time passed second by second, and Baili Dongjun's movements became more and more skilled. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his eyes were unusually firm.
He knew that this was not just about passing the exam, but also about proving his abilities to everyone.
At this moment, several people stood up and shouted, "Examiner, I want to hand in my paper."
Of the candidates who submitted their papers, some passed and some did not.
But when a familiar female voice rang out in the examination room, "Examiner, I want to hand in my paper," Baili Dongjun couldn't help but stop and look in the direction from which the voice came.
A woman dressed in an elegant long dress, with a cool and beautiful face, slowly entered the examination room. Her eyes revealed an indescribable depth and wisdom.
This woman was none other than Yueyao, who was disguised as Yin Luoxia.
Baili Dongjun's gaze was instantly drawn to the familiar yet unfamiliar face, which stirred a strange flutter in his heart.
Although he knew that the woman in front of him was not the woman he had met, those eyes made him feel an indescribable sense of intimacy and nostalgia.
However, Baili Dongjun did not show any unusual behavior. He simply continued his brewing work silently, while pondering to himself why he would see someone so similar to Yueyao here.
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Yueyao, or rather, Yueyao disguised as Yin Luoxia, gracefully walked up to Young Master Liuyue, bowed slightly, and said, "I am Yin Luoxia, and I have come to take the test. Today's test is on gambling skills."
These words caused an uproar in the examination hall. The candidates looked at each other, discussing the matter animatedly.
It should be noted that the entrance examinations for Jixia Academy have always focused on literature, martial arts, and intelligence. Although gambling skills are quite popular in the martial arts world, they have never been an assessment item for the academy.
However, what shocked everyone even more was the name "Yin Luoxia".
Even Tu Zao, the owner of Qianjintai, couldn't help but say, "Yin Luoxia, the daughter of the gambling king? Young Master Liu Yue, you've really made Qianjintai a place teeming with hidden talents and masters today!"
Young Master Liu Yue smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with approval and expectation for Yin Luoxia (who was pretending to be Yueyao), and said softly, "Miss Yin, since you are the daughter of the gambling king, it is only natural for you to compete in gambling skills."
Today's exam will be held at Qianjintai; let's see how you gamble!
After saying that, Young Master Liu Yue turned to Tu Zao and said, "Boss Tu, please make some preparations so that Miss Yin can demonstrate her gambling skills."
Tu Zao nodded quickly, feeling both excited and nervous.
As the largest casino in Tianqi City, the presence of the daughter of the gambling king was undoubtedly a major event for Qianjintai. He immediately ordered his men to make preparations.
Soon, the center of the examination room was cleared out, and a huge gambling table was brought up, covered with all sorts of gambling paraphernalia.
The dealers at Qianjintai were also summoned and stood ready.
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) walked slowly to the gambling table, her temperament aloof and noble, as if the entire examination hall had fallen silent because of her arrival.
She glanced around briefly, her gaze finally settling on Tu Wan—the second-in-command of Qianjintai, a gambling master known for his shrewdness and competence.
"Second Master Tu, would you be willing to gamble with me?"
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao)'s voice is clear and firm, revealing an undeniable confidence.
Upon hearing this, Tu Wan's eyes flashed with surprise, followed by a playful smile on her lips.
He stood up, walked to the other side of the gambling table, and stood opposite Yin Luoxia (Yueyao).
"With the daughter of the gambling king personally taking the exam, I, Tu, naturally dare not be negligent. However, since it's an exam, how about we place a small bet?"
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) smiled slightly, as if she had everything under control.
"There must be a prize. Let's bet on Qianjintai's revenue today. If I win, all of Qianjintai's revenue today is mine; if you win, I have nothing to say."
These words caused another uproar in the examination hall. Qianjintai's daily income was by no means insignificant, yet Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) used it as a bet, demonstrating her confidence and audacity.
A hint of admiration flashed in Tu Wan's eyes, and then he laughed and said, "What a bold and audacious Miss Yin! In that case, I, Tu, will play a game with you."
Upon seeing this, Young Master Liu Yue nodded slightly and announced the official start of the gambling game.
The atmosphere in the examination room instantly became extremely tense, with all the candidates holding their breath and watching this unprecedented gamble.
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) and Tu Wan each chose their preferred gambling tools and began a fierce competition.
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) is skilled, and every bet she makes seems to be precisely calculated, making her unpredictable.
Tu Wan, not to be outdone, used her rich experience and keen intuition to fight Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) to a standstill.
"Your Excellency, although Yin Luoxia is young, her gambling skills are comparable to Tu Er's!"
Mingyue Xin couldn't help but sigh, and looked at Li Chengtian, only to find that Li Chengtian was still sleeping.
That expression was like someone having a sweet dream while sleeping.
Mingyuexin stuck out her lips.
Her sovereign is truly unfathomable.
If you're here to take the grand exam at this world's academy, why are you just sleeping?
If you want to sleep, why not just sleep in your room?
Why bother sleeping in this noisy place?