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Scholars.... are adept at using their words as weapons, always fond of cutting straight to the heart!

Watching Gu Beiquan straining his voice, Shen Yuan felt even more strongly that distancing himself from this group was the wise choice!

Shen Yuan did not have much respect for the literati of Great Jin, for their standing within the society was quite awkward. They ranked above farmers, merchants, and artisans, yet below the warrior class and Sorcerer Families.

The scarcity of magicians, coupled with their civil roles within the Imperial Court, meant that many from the literati lumped sorcery families with their own, provocatively displaying their claws and teeth towards warriors far more powerful than themselves, often uttering cutting words despite their own lack of ability to confront, and frequently leading the charge with useless howling.

In Shen Yuan’s view, it was like the rich households’ vicious dogs that weren’t the kind brave enough to actually bite, but rather those who would bark furiously on a leash and yet not dare to advance once set free...

He often found them so ridiculous that he couldn’t bear to watch.

The last thing Shen Yuan ever wanted was for those so-called literati to consider him one of their own, especially now that he had the chance to enter the field he had once dreamed of.

Looking at Gu Beiquan and the others in their impotent rage, he suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of shame that he had once actually associated with such people. ..

Chen Ying’s expression also turned cold as she looked at the other party, "What? Is this scholar planning to represent all the learned men of Lyuzhou?"

A chill gaze swept over, and a large group of scholars quickly distanced themselves from Gu Beiquan and his company!

"You...." Gu Beiquan’s face turned pale with rage, "Where is the pride of scholars? Chen Qing’s perverse actions, even if they intimidate the crowd now, will not win the hearts of the people in the future!"

"Whether I win the hearts of the people is for the citizens of Lyuzhou to judge!" Chen Ying replied coldly, "If you think this place is miasmic and goes against the grain, feel free to leave at any time. Lyuzhou’s gates have never forcibly detained anyone. Go, if you wish!"

"You...." Gu Beiquan retorted angrily, "Were it not for the zombies everywhere outside, do you think I’d willingly stay in this forsaken place?"

"Oh? So you do realize that you’re alive because of Lyuzhou’s protection?

" Chen Ying sneered, "You eat the food here, rely on the brave soldiers here for safety, yet as soon as you’re done eating, you curse that this is a place where warriors rule? Without those warriors, you’d be crawling with maggots by now! "

The onlookers burst into laughter, leaving Gu Beiquan trembling with fury and, for the moment, unable to retort, he Bristled, "Relying solely on the courage of warriors... is not a sustainable solution!"

"Then what is a sustainable solution?" Chen Ying asked mockingly, "Like how you managed Luling County? Where families were destroyed and not a single commoner survived? Is that a sustainable solution?"

"I...." Mentioning the fall of his own county left Gu Beiquan even more defensive, and he stammered, "I am but a scholar, not like Chen Qing, knowing so many ’demon arts’?"

"Demon arts?" Chen Ying interrupted, "Now, everyone in Lyuzhou is well-fed and has a place to live, and no matter how rampant the demons outside are, they can’t breach Lyuzhou. These achievements are dismissed by you as ’demon arts’?"

For the first time, Chen Ying felt extreme disgust towards these scholars, speaking coldly, "If that’s the case, you need not come to the academy for assessment next time.

What we learn at the Yin Yang Academy of Lyuzhou is what you call ’demon arts,’ the crooked and wicked ways that can protect Lyuzhou and ensure the well-being of countless people! "

With that, she waved her hand and a gust of wind enveloped Gu Beiquan and his entourage, ushering them out. Seeing the magician’s miraculous methods for the first time, a group of scholars was so frightened, they didn’t even dare to breathe loudly.

But inside, they were incredibly excited. Could we scholars really learn such skills in this academy?

The expressions of many masters watching the scene were complicated.

Although most of them had primarily studied the classics and history, and had some exposure to miscellaneous subjects, they were still not accustomed to the idea of prioritizing such knowledge, as Chen Qing suggested.

On one hand, they hoped that Lyuzhou Academy would be successful, because if it was, their descendants, if they could learn the skills Chen Qing talked about, would truly have a foothold in this world!

In the shadows, Wei Gongcheng nodded slightly, seeing that the masters did not speak out against it, everything was as Chen Qing had predicted.

Of course, the study of governance and history is important, but it’s because of the long-standing dominant status of traditional teachings that one must prescribe a strong remedy in order to get people to value technical studies, so they realize the potential achievements that can come from learning these subjects.

Array Masters, Rune Masters, Medical Magicians, and even Agricultural Magicians—the overall improvement they will bring to Lyuzhou in the future is evident.

As these professions slowly emerge, more and more people from Lyuzhou will be willing to educate their children in these areas.

A flourishing variety is indeed the true path.

As for the administrative aspect, focusing primarily on classical literature has always been the wrong direction.

The Imperial Court’s six ministries—civil, criminal, revenue, military, public works, and rites—all require different knowledge.

Without knowledge of laws, no skill in building, no understanding of finance, and no proficiency in military affairs, how can one become a qualified local governor?

By what right do they manage tens of thousands of people in a county?

He himself had seen that many new Imperial Scholars, upon being appointed as local magistrates, simply assumed their roles without any real capability.

Matters of the local census and governance were all dependent on unofficial secretaries and the staff of the Six Bureaus, which was hardly respectable. ..

Chen Qing’s plan was to first shatter the monopoly of classical studies with the strongly demonstrative art of mechanics, showing the world that classical studies are just an ordinary discipline, far from omnipotent.

Once the scholars and students become accustomed to not bragging about their proficiency in classical studies, he would then introduce Political and Legal Academies, focusing on subjects such as politics, finance, military, etc.

, to cultivate local officials proficient in practical affairs!

This idea struck Wei Gongcheng and Shen San as both novel and feasible, and they looked forward to the future development.

Seeing how things were progressing, Shen San burst into laughter and said, "It seems things are going quite smoothly."

Wei Gongcheng also nodded, "If those academy tutors have not opposed it, then it has already largely succeeded."

"Why would they oppose it?" Shen San chuckled, "Those tutors are shrewd old men. Do you really think they are fools? Don’t they know that in Great Jin nowadays, Magicians are the backbone behind civil officials?

If their own descendants have a chance to step into that rank, why would they oppose it? "

Wei Gongcheng agreed upon hearing this, "Using profit as bait always ensures longevity. His Majesty is indeed wise."

"Well, not bad..." Shen San smirked, then added, "But I am curious—these Taoist scriptures all come from that woman from the sea who took my body, don’t they? Are these materials reliable?"

"His Majesty said that these are secret treasures from the Dragon Palace, and only after confirming their authenticity did he agree to conspire with her to seize Shen San’s body."

"Is that so?" Shen San sneered, "It seems my body was quite valuable, huh!"

"Cough, ha-ha..." Wei Gongcheng offered an awkward laugh as he poured tea.

This was no ordinary tea. In the Underworld, unlike the mundane world, even a simple thing like tea required the use of Karma Fruit power to create.

Although the overall situation was improving and Karma Fruit power was becoming more abundant, the pressure to build was great, and Wei Gongcheng dared not indulge too much, carefully using it only after several days of indecision for these few leaves of tea.

Shen San picked up the cup and sniffed it with satisfaction, nodding approvingly.

The tea produced by the power of the Karma Fruit was indeed extraordinary, aromatic and rich, yet not overly so, even more delicious than the tea from Yundu known as the best in the world, the Supreme Yunxia, a rare treat to get from such a stingy man.

After slowly savoring a sip, Shen San softened his tone, "Your Family Head comes from a mysterious background.

Not to mention that the method of becoming a deity is inconceivable, he can also recognize the legacy of the Dragon Palace.

That Princess Bai Yu, she possesses only a part of the legacy, right? "

"Just the peripheral legacy," Wei Gongcheng nodded, "I’ve also heard about it from His Majesty.

But what the Ancient Worm obtained was the Taoist treasury guarded by a group of Ancient Sorcerers outside the Dragon Palace.

The true legacy still lies within the Dragon Palace itself.

This time, the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley, which sealed the Ancient Worm, has the key to unlocking the Dragon Palace, containing ancient treasures of legacy! "

"The Dragon Palace, huh..." Shen San looked out into the distance with a complex expression, the Shen Family for generations... all burdened by it.

"Can your Family Head really handle what’s inside?"

"I don’t know..." Wei Gongcheng shook his head in doubt. He was becoming ever more convinced of Chen Qing’s methods, but still felt that Chen Qing needed more time.

The Dragon Palace that the Shen Family had plotted for many years, holding the mystery of longevity, was likely something that every powerful family in the world, even every family with ancient bloodlines, intensely desired!

The Emperor of Great Jin, the Duke of Qin’s lineage, those old powers in Yundu, and any capable ancient family across the world, once they learned of this place, would surely swarm here.

And Wei Gongcheng believed that the Imperial Court, now entangled, would not be able to keep this secret concealed.

So... if Chen Qing wanted to seize the secrets of the Dragon Palace, he would have to contend against the entire world.

Wei Gongcheng certainly believed in his Family Head’s potential, but he also felt that his Family Head was perhaps a bit too eager?

Judging by the current strength, is there truly a chance to compete for such a coveted legacy that drives the whole world mad?