binnovel Chapter 100 Climbing Huangshan
Chapter 100 Climbing Huangshan
Chapter 100 Climbing Mount Huangshan
At dawn, Ye Ru woke up from his sleep, opened the window, and saw more and more scholars flocking to this place, eventually all stopping at the Hall of Saints.
It must be said that the Tower of Saints is extremely large, capable of accommodating hundreds of people.
Good morning, Brother Ye. Did you sleep well?
Kong Hexuan knocked on the door and then came in.
"May your dreams take you to a wonderful place. Good morning, Brother Kong."
Ye Rudao.
"Huangshan in Luzhou can be called the most wondrous mountain under heaven. Now that we are here, we should naturally admire how Huangshan can stand alongside the Five Sacred Mountains. Brother Ye, would you be interested in joining me to 'climb Huangshan and look down upon the world'?"
After a moment of silence, Kong Hexuan extended an invitation.
"I've always heard that Huangshan has four wonders and three waterfalls, and is known as the Sixth Sacred Mountain. I'd like to see it for myself."
Ye Ru nodded. Back then, Emperor Wu of Han issued an edict naming the "Five Sacred Mountains". Huangshan was not well known because it was located in the mountains of southern Anhui and water transportation was underdeveloped.
Although Huangshan is not one of the Five Sacred Mountains, the Ming Dynasty geographer Xu Xiake said, "After visiting the Five Sacred Mountains, one need not see any other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, one need not see any other of the Five Sacred Mountains."
However, these two sentences gave it the opportunity to compete with the other five sacred mountains.
Huangshan's four wonders—its unique mountains, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs—are unparalleled in the world.
"We'll be setting off shortly, Brother Ye. Please get ready, and we'll be leaving soon."
Kong Hexuan gave a few instructions and then left.
"Let's go."
Ye Ru then spoke to Xiao Bai.
Before long, Ye Ru finished packing his things and went downstairs, where he found that Kong Hexuan and the others had been waiting for him for a long time.
Suddenly he noticed two cold, sinister gazes sweeping towards him, prompting him to look back.
One of them was Li Chi, and the other was dressed in the clothes of a child scholar, but the faint outline of a torture device visible on the inner garment told him who this person was.
Legalists.
"This man is Han Lu, a Legalist, who is well-versed in law and is one of the most valued sons of the Legalist patriarch. He has offered advice on almost every revision of the laws in the county."
Kong Hexuan appeared beside Ye Ru at some point and whispered.
Ye Ru nodded subtly:
"Brother Kong, let's go."
After saying that, Ye Ru and the others set off for Huangshan. Song Tao and the others were very excited and followed behind Ye Ru.
"My flying car is broken."
Kong Hexuan sighed.
"Brother Ye Ru, you can be my flying boat. I guess Brother Gongshu should have one too. It's better to share the joy than to enjoy it alone, so let's share it together."
Dong Qi extended an invitation.
From the crowd emerged a thin, somewhat dark-skinned young man:
"Okay, this is a poor attempt, I'll just show it to you."
After saying this, everyone took out their travel tools and invited their friends to take a look.
Ye Ru and the others boarded Dong Qi's flying boat and headed to Huangshan.
High in the sky, the air currents along the way were blocked by the airship. Song Tao and the others were as excited as children. Xiao Bai was also jumping around, looking down at the sky and the earth.
As for Ye Ru...
Beads of cold sweat slid down his face, making him clench his teeth tightly.
Ye Ru cursed inwardly; he was actually afraid of heights!
……
With the help of their talents and Dong Qi's chariot, Ye Ru and the others were brought to the southern part of Luzhou in just a short while.
Not long after, towering mountain peaks appeared in everyone's sight, looming high in the clouds.
These mountains resemble giant calligraphy brushes, with ancient pines at the tips, spiraling like flowers, creating an exceptionally strange sight.
Upon entering, everyone saw the towering peaks and jagged rocks of the Huangshan Mountains, scattered like stars across the magnificent landscape.
"What a beautiful view! It's definitely worth the trip."
As Kong Hexuan watched this scene, the flying boat slowly came to a stop at the foot of Huangshan Mountain.
"finally reached."
Ye Ru secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then steadied himself. Logically, with the support of his courage, he shouldn't have been affected by his fear of heights.
"Brother Ye Ru, it is an honor that you, as the top scholar in the imperial examination, have condescended to accompany us to Huangshan. I am Han Lu, a Legalist. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Just as Ye Ru stood still, Han Lu walked in and bowed to Ye Ru.
These words caused the other members of the holy families to change their expressions, and they suddenly became more hostile towards Ye Ru.
As members of a prestigious family of saints, they naturally felt a sense of superiority, but Han Lu's words inevitably made them resentful.
Ye Ru was not from a prominent family or a wealthy clan; he was a student from a poor family.
“Brother Han, you are mistaken. As the saying goes, ‘Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me.’ How can you say that I should condescend?”
Ye Ru returned the greeting and then spoke, which eased the tension in everyone's expressions somewhat.
"I have long heard of Brother Ye Ru's renowned poetry. Now that we are climbing Mount Huangshan, let's have a competition to see who can reach it first!"
A cold glint flashed in Han Lu's eyes, and then he spoke loudly.
“Yes, Brother Ye Ru is a role model for us scholars. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have Brother Ye Ru lead us to climb Mount Huangshan? I agree.”
Li Chi was overjoyed and shouted loudly to the crowd again.
"If Brother Ye Ru is truly a role model for us scholars, he should naturally lead us to climb Mount Huangshan. But if he fails, wouldn't people laugh their heads off?"
A person who seemed to be close to the Legalists also spoke loudly.
"The role models of scholars bestowed by the world are nothing but self-promotion. How can someone from a humble background dream of rising above his station? How laughable."
One of the strategists laughed and mocked.
"Yes, it's difficult for children from poor families to achieve great things. No matter how hard they try, it's just a fleeting moment, and they will eventually be forgotten in the long river of history."
Another eclectic also expressed disdain.
"Hmph, you all say Ye Xingjun's talent was just a flash in the pan, but I'd like to ask you, which of you actually achieved the top five in the imperial examinations?"
Wang Hu ignored all of that and started cursing.
"You country bumpkin, go back and have a baby."
One person couldn't help but speak up.
"Brother Ye Ru, don't fall for their trap."
Kong Hexuan's expression changed when he saw someone taking the opportunity to make trouble for Ye Ru. He whispered.
"Those who wish to cultivate themselves must first rectify their hearts; those who wish to rectify their hearts must first make their intentions sincere; those who wish to make their intentions sincere must first extend their knowledge. I will not be angered by their few words of provocation; they are just a few clowns."
Ye Ru smiled slightly.
"Gentlemen, please be careful with your words. Although the role models of scholars bestowed by the world are not entirely genuine, Ye Ru did pass the imperial examination with his true talent and learning. I will not say more about this matter."
Seeing that Ye Ru remained unmoved, Han Lu frowned and finally said:
"Let's see who reaches the top first. Whoever climbs Huangshan first will become our leader and lead us in the Qingming Literary Gathering. What do you say?"
These words caused everyone to exchange bewildered glances, followed by a burning desire in their eyes. After all, becoming the leader here would certainly bring prestige to their families.
This will also enhance one's literary reputation within the ranks of this family of saints.
“Brother Ye Ru, you also want to climb Mount Huangshan. We, the families of noble families, will all be relying on you, a humble scholar, to lead us.”
Han Lu bowed respectfully, his expression extremely sincere, but his words were full of sarcasm.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Some people couldn't help but laugh.
"call……"
Ye Ru exhaled, then looked around at everyone. The sharp edge in his eyes made everyone shrink back.
"Brother Ye, let's climb up together and not bother with such treacherous people."
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Kong Hexuan immediately spoke up to remind him.
Ye Ru turned his head and whispered to Kong Hexuan:
“I come from a humble background, but I am no less capable than those from aristocratic families. Since you have entrusted me with leading…”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Ru took a step forward, looked directly at Han Lu, and uttered four simple words that caused an uproar throughout the room:
"Then come on."