boyutpedia Chapter 198 Attack
Chapter 198 Attack
Chapter 198 The Attack
"Number 108, Ye Ru!"
As soon as the voice fell, Yuan Gang's mocking words came to an abrupt halt, and he then became completely stunned.
The others were also stunned, while Ye Ru let out a breath, then exchanged a glance with Su Tongyao, smiled, and then walked towards the high platform.
When Ye Ru walked onto the high platform, the entire Xingzhi Square suddenly erupted in a cacophony of disbelief.
"No way, even a student who has only completed the preliminary studies can get into the advanced studies class?"
"And he's from a poor family! How is that possible! I refuse to accept this!"
Countless incredulous voices rang out, enraging the members of those wealthy and powerful families.
The students in the erudite class were also stunned, their gazes towards Ye Ru filled with doubt.
Clearly, Ye Ru was merely a student who had only completed the preliminary studies, yet he was able to study alongside them in the erudite class.
"Ye Ru?"
Kong Zhixuan seemed to have heard this name before, but couldn't remember it for a moment. He glanced at Ye Ru and then looked away.
Su Tongyao and Zhang Guo naturally heard these doubts, and a look of worry appeared on their faces.
"Sir, is it so easy to get into Yingtian Academy now? Why can this student enter the advanced class while we can't?"
One person shouted loudly.
"Please calm down, everyone. All of you who have entered Yingtian Academy are exceptionally talented, and each of you has a special skill to some extent. So it is understandable that you have doubts. Ye Ru is the top scholar in Qingyun County. Which of you achieved the top scholar title when you were a child student?"
"Top of the Five Scholars? Tch, just a top scholar among the students who passed the preliminary examination."
The crowd scoffed, but this time their voices were much quieter. Clearly, being ranked first in the top five was not an easy feat.
"These top five scholars certainly don't meet the standards of you students. What about the first place in the preliminary examination?"
As soon as Zhang Shuling finished speaking, a chorus of gasps of astonishment filled the air.
"First place in the national competition?"
"No way, this year's national championship was won by a student from a poor family?"
"With just the talent of a child prodigy, you have already triggered the Three Luminaries of Literature. Who among you can do that? And who can increase the national fortune of the Yanhuang Kingdom by forty percent on their own?"
The words, spoken softly one after another, lingered in the air like bombs, silencing the crowd. Everyone was stunned, their hearts churning with turmoil. Yet, some scholars, their voices tinged with bitterness, shook their heads.
"A child prodigy may not necessarily become a great adult."
"Exactly, maybe it's just luck."
"If anyone can do it, they can naturally tell us, and we can help them apply for admission to the erudite class. Does anyone still have any objections?"
Zhang Shuling looked around and said solemnly. This time, no one objected again, but the scholars still looked at Ye Ru with hostility.
"If there are no objections, the erudite class is hereby declared over. There is no need for you to feel inferior. Yingtian Academy is fair and impartial and there will be no favoritism. Anyone who is dissatisfied can engage in a debate, whether it be a literary or literary contest. The winner will be able to apply to enter the erudite class. This move will inspire the students' ambition and make them understand that only by maintaining vigilance can they reach a higher level in the path of sainthood. Everyone understands the principle that one is born in adversity and dies in comfort, right?"
Zhang Shuling's words drew many students' ill-intentioned glances towards Ye Ru, clearly indicating that the latter's position was the most precarious.
After Zhang Shuling finished reading the list of students for interrogation, Zhang Guo was surprisingly in the interrogation class, which surprised Ye Ru.
Although the interrogation class was less comprehensive in terms of knowledge than the erudite class, it still included some of the emperor's favorites who did not perform well.
"Although this is a freshman literature meeting, its main purpose is to announce the number of students for each class, so please find your own accommodations."
"Wait a minute, this Ye is the top scholar in the national competition and has even entered the erudite class, which we all envy. Today happens to be the day of the academy's literary gathering. If he can't show some talent, it would be a bit inexcusable, wouldn't it?"
At this moment, an untimely voice came from among the students below, silencing everyone. Pairs of mocking eyes were fixed on Ye Ru, wanting to see what he would do.
"Today is not a day for literary battles. If you have any complaints, you can wait until the freshman literary gathering ends today."
Zhang Shuling's face darkened, and then he spoke loudly.
“Sir, a gentleman is willing to help others achieve their goals. I have heard that Scholar Ye’s talent is unparalleled, and I would like to let Scholar Ye show his skills. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public.”
A scholar stepped forward and spoke loudly.
"A member of the School of Diplomacy?"
Ye Ru smiled slightly, not expecting that the Zongheng family would lose their composure so soon after he entered the place.
"If Chief Ye doesn't want to use his skills, that's fine too. But don't be ashamed or angry when others say you got in through connections."
The scholar from the School of Diplomacy smiled slightly, his smile full of mockery.
"Justice resides in the hearts of the people. I have a clear conscience. The cold stares of the world are none of my concern. If slander can bolster your confidence, then go ahead and slander me."
Unexpectedly, Ye Ru did not agree to the words of this strategist, but instead smiled nonchalantly, which made many people secretly laugh.
The scholar from the School of Diplomacy froze for a moment, then sneered.
"So it turns out that Chief Scholar Ye is just a nameless fool. I was too presumptuous. Poor scholars from remote villages are all birds of a feather. However, this child bride is quite pretty. Chief Scholar Ye, would you be willing to part with her and make her my concubine? You are a good-for-nothing and a coward, which is a perfect match for your great name, Ye Ru."
"Idiot, haha, that's right. It's not wrong to call someone who doesn't even dare to engage in a literary contest an idiot."
"What a waste of this child bride! Why don't we have a few of you take a look and judge her?"
Countless people burst into laughter, while Ye Ru slightly raised his head, his expression turning much more somber:
"Say it again if you dare."
Upon hearing this, the scholar from the School of Diplomacy was taken aback, then scoffed and loudly proclaimed, word by word:
"I said all poor students are good-for-nothings and cowards. I'll take you in as my concubine, you child bride!"
"call."
Ye Ru closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened them again, his gaze towards the strategist was as cold as a blade.
"Do you dare to engage in a verbal battle?"
As soon as Ye Ru spoke, countless people finally couldn't hold back and burst into laughter:
"A literary battle? Has this student lost his mind? He knows what he can't do but still overestimates himself. Isn't he just asking for trouble?"
"Students from poor families are all proud, but this pride is nothing compared to that of our noble families. A crow is still a crow and will never become a phoenix."
"court death!"
Amidst the surrounding mocking voices, the strategist laughed heartily, his words causing the other scholars to suddenly realize their mistake, and they were all filled with regret:
"So you're just a brave but reckless fellow. A few sweet words from me were enough to stir up your emotions. Since you don't want to study in the erudite class, then this spot will naturally be given to me."