This poem was not composed by Wang Xiaoqiang. Wang Xiaoqiang is just a simple farmer with only a middle school education; he doesn't possess such literary talent. This poem is a famous work by Li Bai, the Poet Immortal of the Tang Dynasty. Wang Xiaoqiang merely used Li Bai's poem for the examination. Since the Immortal Realm is set in the Tang Dynasty, no one here has heard of Li Bai, the Poet Immortal, so Wang Xiaoqiang can easily copy a poem and pass it off.

After the praise, Old Master's gaze turned to Wang Xiaoqiang, his eyes shining, and he was momentarily amazed as if seeing a heavenly being. Sincerely, he said, "Wang Xiaoqiang, your poem is extraordinary. To be honest, even I could not compose such a work. But Little Qiang, I am curious about how you composed it?"

Wang Xiaoqiang spun a tale, "I've been in the Immortal Realm for nearly four years. My longing for home accumulated in my heart, burst forth suddenly, and became this poem..."

"Oh, I see." Old Master nodded thoughtfully and said, "Wang Xiaoqiang, you have been admitted. Now, you are officially a student of Yueyang Academy..."

"Thank you, Old Master," Wang Xiaoqiang replied.

The young man standing to the side reminded, "Wang Xiaoqiang, you should now address him as Master..."

"Uh... Master!" Wang Xiaoqiang clasped his hands and bowed.

The young man continued, "Newly admitted students must perform the kowtow ceremony to their Master."

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "I didn't even kneel before His Majesty, so if I kneel before the Master, it will not be easy to explain in front of His Majesty later."

Old Master waved his hand and said, "No need, no need for such formalities. Little Qiang's cultivation base is profound, and his literary talent is outstanding. I'll make an exception for him; he doesn't have to kneel to me in the future."

The young man showed a strange expression; he was Old Master's first disciple and had followed him for nearly twenty years. This rule had never changed, but it was now being broken for Wang Xiaoqiang. However, Wang Xiaoqiang's literary talent was indeed remarkable. Old Master cherished talent, so making an exception for him was understandable.

"However, rules maintain order," Old Master scanned the three of them and reminded, "it's best not to let outsiders know about this matter,"

"Yes," the young man responded respectfully.

"Uh, Little Qiang, let me introduce you. This is my first student, named Fang Qiu. Soon, he'll guide you through the admittance procedures..." Old Master said, pointing to the young man.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang glanced at Fang Qiu, and it was only then that he understood why his cultivation base was so deep. It turned out he was Old Master's first disciple; among all Yueyang Academy students, his cultivation should be the highest.

"Uh, greetings Senior Brother Fang," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

Fang Qiu, hearing Wang Xiaoqiang address him as Senior Brother, was somewhat flustered, and immediately returned the gesture, "Greetings, Junior Brother Wang."

"Haha, alright then, Fang Qiu, please take Little Qiang to handle the admittance procedures," Old Master said happily.

"Yes," Fang Qiu responded respectfully.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang and Dai Yu left Taiqu Hall with Fang Qiu to go to the Deacon Hall to handle the admittance procedures.

It turns out that any disciple who enters the academy is assigned a small courtyard. This courtyard, similar to a quadrangle, is spacious and elegant, serene and tranquil, highly suitable for cultivating and studying literature.

Yueyang Academy is akin to a university on Earth, equipped with a dining hall and a book tower. What's different is that Yueyang Academy also has a Pill Room and Secret Arts Archive, as well as a Martial Arts Field. The Pill Storage is where pills are kept, the Secret Arts Archive is where the secret tome of immortal techniques are stored. The Martial Arts Field is a place for students to spar with each other.

Fang Qiu knew Wang Xiaoqiang's status was quite extraordinary and that he was favored by Old Master, so he dared not slight him. He diligently assisted in handling each procedure, while introducing him to the academy's geography, main buildings, rules, and affairs.

Just as Fang Qiu was taking Wang Xiaoqiang and Dai Yu to the book tower to pick up books, they encountered Ann Miaoyi.

Enemies appear particularly hostile when meeting face to face.

So true; seeing Wang Xiaoqiang again, especially in Yueyang Academy, Ann Miaoyi's face instantly turned dark.

In her eyes, Wang Xiaoqiang was like a grasshopper leaping wildly from the bushes, bouncing his way into the Armor Snatching Tournament, obstructing her path and causing her to miss out on becoming the champion.

Now, he's landed in Yueyang Academy, and what's more, the usually lofty Senior Brother Fang Qiu was following Wang Xiaoqiang around like a junior assistant, eagerly introducing things to him. It looks like Wang Xiaoqiang is receiving special treatment.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang looking fulfilled and confident, Ann Miaoyi felt even worse, troubled deep inside.

Upon seeing Ann Miaoyi, Wang Xiaoqiang greeted her directly, "The world sure is small, Lady Ann, we meet again."

Yueyang Academy is a place that values etiquette. Etiquette has always been a key point emphasized by Old Master and diligently upheld by the academy's students,

Ann Miaoyi, though unwilling, had to respond upon Wang Xiaoqiang's greeting; she couldn't ignore him due to Senior Brother's presence, knowing she'd be punished for lacking etiquette. She had to reply:

"Wang Xiaoqiang, long time no see!... Why is it everywhere I go, you appear? Instead of being Lord Marquis in Yue Land, what are you doing here? This place isn't for fighting and killing; it's an academy, a land of poetry and etiquette. You're just a nobody; what are you showing off here?"

Since she had to respond, Ann Miaoyi certainly took the opportunity to ridicule Wang Xiaoqiang,

Wang Xiaoqiang's cultivation had reached the Immortal Sage Stage, far exceeding hers, so she could only attack from other angles.

She thought Wang Xiaoqiang, with his modest background, must be an illiterate and uncouth person, so she targeted this aspect, leaving him unable to retort.

However, before she finished speaking, Senior Brother Fang Qiu had already added: "Junior Sister Ann, don't judge from limited perspective; even the Master greatly appreciates Wang Xiaoqiang's literary achievement..."

Ann Miaoyi, hearing this, paused, speechless.

Wang Xiaoqiang took a step forward, approaching Ann Miaoyi, and said, "Ann Miaoyi... uh, right, I should call you Junior Sister Ann now..."

Ann Miaoyi realized then that Wang Xiaoqiang must have passed the test, officially becoming a member of Yueyang Academy, which made her even more displeased. Pouting, she said, "Whatever."

Then, lifting her gaze, she glanced at Dai Yu beside Wang Xiaoqiang, noticing this woman's refined appearance, gentle and serene with an aura of scholarly elegance, and realized she was quite unique, likely a new student of the academy.

But sweeping her Divine Sense over Dai Yu's cultivation, she found Dai Yu was actually devoid of cultivation, which confused Ann Miaoyi. Without cultivation, entrance to Yueyang Academy is impossible, yet this woman was inseparable from Wang Xiaoqiang, making her identity suspicious.

Consequently, she pointed at Dai Yu and asked Fang Qiu, "Senior Brother, is this lady also a new student?"

Fang Qiu smiled and replied, "Uh, no, she's Wang Xiaoqiang's sister, joining him at Yueyang Academy."

"Sister?" chuckled Ann Miaoyi, "This rule change is bizarre indeed, coming to the academy for further study and allowed to bring a sister along."

Wang Xiaoqiang responded, "Oh? Junior Sister Ann is also concerned about the academy's rules on behalf of Master now?"

"I have no such intention," Ann Miaoyi said, waving her hand, "I'm just curious. The issue is your sister's identity; I'm quite doubtful. What if she's not your sister but your woman? What then? The academy is a pure land, how can it allow students to bring women here? Wouldn't that defile this sacred place?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for it, with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)

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