In order to enter the Royal School, there were three tests that had to be passed. Every test tested the potential of the youth and whether or not he was worthy of the Royal School's tuition and resources.
Everyone who was able to enter the Royal School was definitely a genius among geniuses. They would definitely not accept any unqualified disciples.
Other than a middle-aged man, the other nine people who had leaped onto the stage were around eighteen to twenty years old. There were six males and three females. All of them looked heroic and beautiful.
They were the Vice Principal of the Royal School and the nine new teachers who had stayed behind.
Vice Principal Lu Youwei had a medium build and didn't have an outstanding appearance, but he had an oppressive aura around him. He looked down at the crowd and said, "The Royal Academy's annual examination is about to begin. The first test is to test one's level. Youths under the age of sixteen who have reached the Yuan Scholar realm are allowed to participate, but those who are older than sixteen are not allowed to participate. If they are discovered, they will be severely punished. Below, the nine teachers will be responsible for registering the candidates for the examination.
Do you understand? "" Understood! "The youths below the stage all shouted in unison.
"That's good. Next, you will be divided into nine groups. The nine teachers will test you. Whoever is able to activate the testing stone will pass!" Lu Youwei said.
Immediately after, the nine young teachers leaped to the side of the nine stone pillars. There was already an inconspicuous grey stone in the middle of the pillars. This was the testing stone!
As long as one reached the Yuan Scholar level, they would be able to release a force of over two hundred jin and activate the testing stone, successfully passing the test!
Suddenly, the scene became chaotic. Many people fought to be the first to rush towards the nine teachers. Everyone wanted to pass the test and enter the second test as soon as possible.
A few unlucky people were pushed to the ground and were almost trampled to death by others.
Guan Changyun pulled Yao Yue and said, "Brother Yao, that teacher over there is really beautiful. Look at her face and her figure. Let's quickly line up over there."
Guan Changyun was a complete pervert. His eyes lit up when he saw a woman.
Yao Yue found it hard to believe. What kind of woman could scare this guy to come to the Royal School to seek refuge?
Presumably, he wasn't here to take refuge, but to pick up girls like he said!
Yao Yue shook off Guan Changyun's "wet hand" and followed him to line up with the beautiful instructor.
It was undeniable that Guan Changyun had good taste. That instructor was indeed a first-class beauty. She had the highest number of applicants.
Other than her beautiful face, the most alluring thing about her was her matured figure. It was not something an ordinary girl could compare to. That blue waistband hugged her full breasts in a perfect arc. That slender waist seemed to be able to be held with one hand. That perky butt was round and full of elasticity. Half of her tender calves were exposed, like beautiful jade emitting an alluring luster!
Whether it was in terms of appearance or figure, Fang Chunlan, one of the Four Beauties of the Imperial City, was inferior to her!
She was the prettiest and youngest teacher in the Royal School, Situ Qing. She was 18 years old and had just completed her third year of cultivation.
She was currently speaking in a cold voice, "Line up properly. If anyone dares to disrupt the order, don't blame me for being impolite!"
When the youths in front heard her reprimand, they steadied themselves and no longer dared to rush to the front.
"Come up and report your name and age. Then, attack the testing stone. Everyone else, do the same!" Situ Qing shouted.
Following that, the tall and muscular youth at the front of the line replied, "Gao Shi, 15 years old!"
After he reported his name, he took a step forward to the testing stone, gathered his strength, and hit the testing stone.
Bang!
His fist landed on the testing stone, producing a dull sound.
However, there was no reaction from the testing stone. It was still as inconspicuous as before.
"Failed. Next!" Situ Qing glanced at the testing stone and shouted.
"That … that's impossible. I'm clearly a Yuan Scholar. Why isn't there any reaction from the testing stone? Is this broken stone useless?" Gao Shi said in disbelief.
"You might be a Yuan Scholar, but you must have just advanced not long ago. The power you unleashed is condensed and flashy, so it's inevitable that you won't be able to activate the testing stone. Alright, everyone only has one chance. Next!" Situ Qing explained patiently.
Gao Shi walked away unwillingly. He did not have the guts to behave atrociously here.
"Mo Hailang, 15 years old!" Another youth stood out and shouted. Then, he punched the testing stone heavily.
It was the same dull sound, but it was much louder than Gao Shi's. Suddenly, a layer of faint yellow light appeared on the testing stone.
"Good. Next!" Situ Ran recorded the results on the bamboo scroll in his hand and waved his hand, signaling the youth to leave.
The young man was overjoyed as he walked back to his father, ready to tell him the good news.
Because there were too many youths who came to register, even if they were divided into nine places to register, there were still nine long queues. Each queue had thousands of people, and to complete the first round of the assessment was not something that could be done in a short period of time.
Yao Yue and Guan Changyuan's positions were not too far behind, but they were definitely not at the front either. They still had to wait.
From time to time, Guan Zhangyun would criticize Situ Qing, making Yao Yue want to slap this guy to death for talking so much nonsense.
At the same time, he constantly looked around, trying to find the little monkey. He thought to himself, 'Did that little guy leave after being angered?'
Not long after, the little monkey arrived in the air. It jumped on the shoulders or heads of the youths in the line and leaped as if it was walking on air. It looked extremely dashing.
However, it caused the youths to cry out in alarm. Behind it, there were people shouting and chasing after it.
"Little rascal, don't go! Return my prince's item!" A loud voice came from behind.
When the little monkey landed on Yao Yue's shoulder, Yao Yue discovered that there was an extra herb in its paw.
"This, this is a 700-year-old orange spirit peach! Where did you steal it from?!" Yao Yue exclaimed.
A 700-year-old orange spirit peach was a high-grade herb. It was a rare item for Yuan Scholars and Yuan Generals.
Who would have thought that the little monkey would steal an orange spirit peach after leaving for a short while? It was no wonder that the other party was chasing after it.
However, the little guy did not seem to care. It placed the peach in its mouth and began to chew.
"Hey, don't eat it! Give it back, or you'll be in trouble!" Yao Yue shouted.
However, the little monkey did not care. It continued to chew on his shoulder.
Yao Yue wanted to throw the little monkey away to prevent others from finding out that it was his pet. They would definitely cause trouble for him.
Unfortunately, it was already too late. The pursuers had already arrived.
"Stinking monkey, how dare you steal my prince's spirit peach? You're courting death!"
The middle-aged man shouted angrily when he saw the little monkey eating the orange spirit peach. He immediately drew his sword and slashed at the little monkey.
Yao Yue hurriedly said, "Let's talk nicely. There's no need to use weapons."
There were quite a lot of people. Apart from the middle-aged man, there were also several youths. There were both males and females. There were also two muscular men. Clearly, they were guards like the middle-aged man.
Among the group of youths, there was one who was dressed extravagantly. He raised his head arrogantly and looked down on everyone with his two nostrils. It was as if he was the most respected person in the world.
"Heh, how dare it steal my spirit peach? How audacious! You're its master, right?
Hand it over obediently and let me kill it. Kneel down and kowtow to this prince a few times. Then, I'll let this matter rest, "sneered the young man as he waved his fan.
Yao Yue frowned unhappily and said, "It's only a 700-year-old orange spirit peach. I'll compensate you with an 800-year-old silver ginseng. What's so great about that?"
He then shouted to the side, "Uncle Dong, bring my luggage over."
"It's the prince's son-in-law!" Li Dong, who had been standing nearby, immediately came over with Yao Yue's luggage.
Yao Yue opened the luggage in front of everyone, causing the nearby youths to cry out in alarm.
"There are so many herbs. Did he rob a pharmacy?"
"That's not necessarily true. He might be a young master from a wealthy clan or a prince from a dynasty. Otherwise, he wouldn't have so many good things on him."
"He opened it in front of everyone. Isn't he afraid of others spying on him?
Don't show off your wealth! "
"I think he's just showing off. It's really infuriating to compare himself to others."
Yao Yue didn't want to reveal his wealth, but it was only a luggage bag. If he didn't open it, how was he supposed to return the items?
When the young man saw Yao Yue's small pile of herbs, he couldn't help but think to himself, This guy really has a lot of wealth.
Yao Yue took out the 800-year-old silver ginseng and handed it to the young man, "Oh, this is for your orange spirit peach."
"Hehe, you should get this straight. What I have is a spirit peach, not a spirit flower. You think you can just give me a single herb?
Do you take me for a fool? "
The young man said disdainfully. He paused for a moment before continuing, "How about this? I won't bully you. Give me ten herbs of the same age, and I'll let this matter rest."
The middle-aged man beside him immediately agreed, "That's right. Give me ten herbs in exchange for the peach and I'll let you off."
The surrounding youths all had strange expressions. Clearly, they felt that the young man's demand was too much. However, they were only there to watch the show and didn't say anything.
"Uh … Fine. Little monkey, return the peach to them," Yao Yue hesitated for a moment before putting the silver ginseng away.
Following his words, the little monkey on his shoulder ate up the spirit peach's flesh in a few bites and then threw the peach core back to the youth.