I am a winner with Chinese poetry

Chapter 161 On the way

Gu Yunzhou accepted it with pleasure. This was a great opportunity. With the personal instruction of a 4th-rank scholar, there was no need to worry about not being able to break through to the 7th rank.

Gu Yunzhou lived a very fulfilling life in the following days. He received one-on-one lessons from Xue Daru during the day, and returned to his residence at night to carefully experience and understand the knowledge.

Except for going out to Shan Ze once in the middle to check with Jiang Liunian the assessment records of the Shushan Holy Land over the years that the other party had collected and the dangers contained therein, he had been concentrating on staying in the Academy of Literature.

In just over half a month, his cultivation level naturally broke through to the seventh level.

This speed is truly shocking. You have to know that if you count carefully, it has only been more than half a year since the literary energy entered Gu Yunzhou's body. This speed is really too shocking.

"He truly is a rare talent!" Xue Daru looked at Gu Yunzhou, his eyes filled with praise. To him, Gu Yunzhou was not just a student of the Academy of Arts, but a bearer of the Academy's glory. Every bit of progress Gu Yunzhou made meant further renown for the Academy.

"You just need to focus on consolidating your cultivation and make full preparations for the upcoming trip to the Holy Land of Book Mountain. From tomorrow on, you don't have to come here anymore." Xue Daru's words revealed his deep expectations and trust in Gu Yunzhou.

Gu Yunzhou faced Xue Daru, bowed deeply, and performed a sincere student's salute. He said respectfully, "I sincerely thank you for your careful cultivation and teachings during this period of time!"

During this time, Xue Daru had truly taught him everything he knew, sparing no effort in guiding him. His selflessness and dedication had enabled Gu Yunzhou to quickly overcome the bottleneck in his cultivation, miraculously reaching the seventh level in just two weeks. Gu Yunzhou would always remember this kindness, and his gratitude was overflowing with words.

Seeing this, Xue Daru nodded slightly, a hint of relief in his eyes. "Yunzhou, since you and I are teacher and student at the Academy of Literature, I naturally have the responsibility to teach you wholeheartedly. If you truly want to be grateful, then when you have achieved academic success in the future, you can slay more demons to repay your country. That would be the best way to repay me."

Xue Daru smiled indifferently. As a great scholar who had been guarding the border for many years, he had been dealing with the barbaric tribe for a long time and naturally hated them deeply.

"I will definitely remember the teachings of Mr. Xue and will not dare to slack off in the slightest!" Gu Yunzhou responded respectfully, his tone full of sincerity and determination.

Three days later, Jiang Liunian came to invite him, and he would soon set off for the center of the human continent where the Shushan Holy Land was located.

Qilianguan is located on the border between the human race and the demon and barbarian tribes, more than ten thousand miles away from the Shushan Holy Land, the center of the human race.

But this time, Gu Yunzhou didn't have to travel as hard as he did when he came here. Instead, he could take a ride with the Jiang family and go to the Holy Land of Book Mountain.

This time, the Jiang family sent guards to escort them, and there were also wind and thunder beasts that could travel a thousand miles a day to pull the carriage. It only took about ten days to get from Qilianguan to Shushan Holy Land.

Gu Yunzhou and Jiang Liunian made an agreement, but it was a bit regrettable that Master Jia had not returned yet, so he could only leave a letter and ask a senior brother from the Academy of Literature to pass it to Master Jia. It was a pity to lose the poems he had been thinking about so much, but he would give him a surprise when they met next time.

On the day of departure, not only did several close friends such as Shan Ze come to see him off, but even Deputy General Zhao, who was usually buried in the tedious government affairs of Qilianguan, made an exception and came to the outside of the city to see Gu Yunzhou off.

"My dear friend Yunzhou, the journey is long, I hope you have full sails and smooth sailing. When you return triumphantly, I will definitely hold a banquet to continue this unfinished friendship!" There was an unconcealable sincerity and expectation in the words of Deputy General Zhao. Deputy General Zhao had been very successful during this period. Not only did he greatly damage the Yaoman tribe and undermine their morale, but he also broke their alliance into pieces.

What is even more gratifying is that the two poems that Gu Yunzhou presented last time are now hanging in the most conspicuous place in the mission hall. Now, a large number of humans go there every day to study and read them, and some people have actually reached the point of having a glimpse of the key points. This elite team can be slowly assembled.

"Thank you, Lieutenant General Zhao. I will definitely have a drink with you when I return!"

The carriage was waiting leisurely on the side, Yun Zhou stood tall and straight, like a green pine standing alone in the breeze. Beside him, Jiang Liunian's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement, his eyes flashing, showing the surging emotion in his heart.

Jiang Liunian was undoubtedly a rising star within the family, radiant and unrivaled. His status had also risen rapidly, and he was not only included in the family's core training list, but also received every resource and support he had ever dreamed of.

Even his own brothers and sisters wrote to him frankly, saying that the treatment they received in this branch of the family was not comparable to that in the clan.

In the past, although they were the direct bloodline of the Jiang family, the Jiang family was huge and had many members. Under their direct line alone, there were six branches, which were flourishing and spectacular.

Each branch inherits the incense, marries wives and concubines, and has children and grandchildren around them, generation after generation. To this day, there are more than a hundred people in this direct lineage alone, forming a thriving family.

Not to mention those side branches and dependent clans whose power cannot be underestimated. To stand out in this vast sea of ​​people is as difficult as a carp leaping over the dragon gate, which is extremely difficult.

In the past, he had been well appeased and although he was highly valued by the family, he was not the most core elite disciple. Now that his status has changed, even his brothers and sisters who have always been lazy and playful are inspired by his experience this time and have studied harder during this period.

Once on the road, Jiang Liunian's initial excitement and novelty quickly faded, replaced by an indelible boredom. Curled up in the small world of the carriage all day, apart from the initial excitement of the journey, the only thing left was endless monotony and dullness.

But to hurry and reach the Holy Land of Book Mountain as quickly as possible, not missing this rare opportunity, the carriage was like an arrow shot from a bow, leaving no room for hesitation or slackness. Naturally, it couldn't be as leisurely as a leisurely stroll in the garden. Although the scenery along the way was beautiful, it could only be hurried by. Jiang Liunian was so bored that he couldn't help but look up at the sky and sigh.

"Yunzhou, why are you still in the mood to read? I'm so bored, please talk to me!"

Jiang Liunian lay leisurely in the Jiang family's specially built carriage. The carriage was designed to be extremely spacious, so even if two people sat side by side, they would not feel cramped at all. A small table was cleverly placed in the center of the carriage. On it were various exquisite snacks and a complete set of writing brushes, inkstones, paper, and inkstones, which added a touch of elegance.

"What to say? If you're really bored, let me tell you a story!"