binnovel Chapter 253 Departure
Chapter 253 Departure
Chapter 253 Departure
"Master Ye, your painting makes me feel ashamed of my inferiority, especially your swift reaction in the face of the Ghost Scholar. I am deeply ashamed and admit defeat in this competition."
In a classroom at Yingtian Academy, Gu Junxian bowed to Ye Ru and said with admiration.
"This matter was only touched upon briefly; there was no winner or loser."
Ye Ru returned the greeting, but his mind was still preoccupied with the matter of the Hidden Forest.
"Then this matter is settled, and we should return now. We will fulfill our promise to Saint Path."
"Gentlemen, scholars, and graduates, we never expected that Yingtian Academy would encounter such a situation today. However, for the safety of Yingtian Academy, we hope that you can stay here for a few days until this matter is resolved before returning to your respective academies. What do you say?"
At this moment, Zhan Lunhui stepped forward, his eagle-like gaze slowly sweeping over everyone, and said.
"This……"
The other gentlemen looked troubled; this move restricted their freedom, and if word got out, it would make them lose face.
"I know what you gentlemen are thinking. This ghost scholar is far too arrogant. If we let them run rampant like this, today it may be Yingtian Academy, and tomorrow it may be Qinghua Academy or one of the other two academies. Moreover, the leader of the ghost scholars said that the demon race has already invaded. We need to get more information from the remaining ghost scholars. So, I'm troubling you all."
As everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, Ye Ru frowned and said in a deep voice.
“In that case, I will grant your request and stay here for five days.”
An elder from Qinghua Academy nodded and said that he knew the importance of this matter, and therefore had no objection whatsoever.
"Your actions are somewhat inappropriate... Qinghua Academy and Yuelu Academy listen to your Yingtian Academy, but we Yuzhang Academy do not. You are simply being rude by confining us to such a place. When I return, I will definitely report you to the Dean."
A teacher from Yuzhang Academy snorted coldly and threatened.
"Oh? Does the old man understand the bigger picture? You and I are one, both loyal to the Emperor, to the National Holy Academy and the Holy Academy. If the demon race breaches the borders, none of us will escape death. This time, the Ghost Scholar's invasion must be carrying a significant conspiracy. Yet you are once again disturbing people's hearts. What is your intention?"
At this moment, Zhan Lunhui's tone became somewhat unfriendly, and his voice turned cold.
"you……"
The gentlemen were rendered speechless by the rebuttal, then after a moment, they swept their sleeves and let out a cold snort.
"excuse me."
Grand Scholar Su bowed and then left with the others, with Ye Ru following closely behind.
"Grand Scholar, this sunken boat in ink painting has been returned to its rightful owner."
In Su Dashi's study, Ye Ru took out a brush and said.
"This pen is a trophy I obtained after killing a demon king. I said that if you win this competition, I will give you this pen. My word is law, so why would I take it back?"
Grand Scholar Su waved his hand and said again:
"The most urgent task now is the trip to the Hidden Wood Forest. There are still two days left. I really don't know what these wicked scholars are up to."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru began to ponder. The other party first told him about the determination of the demon race to invade, and then captured Tong Yao and Xiao Bai. What exactly were they plotting?
"Could it be that the Left Prime Minister is colluding with them... otherwise how would they know Ye Ru was here?"
Zhan Lunhui frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as he spoke.
“Be careful what you say. Although the Left Chancellor holds a high position of power and has done so many heinous things, he is still a human being. Why should we kill each other?”
"Perhaps... the Left Prime Minister has already defected to the demon race."
Before Scholar Su could finish speaking, Ye Ru interrupted, causing everyone's expression to change.
"These words cannot be spoken lightly; they are too malicious. What if Zuo Xiang is unaware of this matter?"
Yu Mengyang looked at everyone from the side, then said in a deep voice.
"No matter what, the most urgent task right now is to save people. We can deal with everything else later. As for the demon race crossing the Beiman Mountain to get here, I will inform His Majesty and the Holy Academy through the wild goose."
Scholar Su waved his hand and said.
"Then the student will take his leave."
Ye Ru felt that something was amiss, so he took his leave and returned to his dormitory.
He knew that the other party, Ghost Scholar, was after him, while Su Tongyao and Xiaobai were just hostages used to hold him hostage and would not be in any serious danger.
"General Chen, are you well? Who is the general guarding the border of Beiman Mountain?"
After a moment's hesitation, Ye Ru sent a message to Chen Tianjian via a swan.
"Chief Ye, why are you asking about this? Mount Beiman is guarded by my nephew, and it is impregnable. There is no major problem. However, this frontier is frequently attacked by enemies. What's wrong?"
After a while, Chen Tianjian sent a message saying...
"It's good that you're alright. General Chen, please take good care of yourself and get plenty of rest."
After learning about the situation between Wang Hu and the other person, Ye Rudao ended the conversation.
Although Chen Tianjian admitted it himself, Ye Ru still felt that something was wrong.
"Phew, I'll stop thinking about it for now. Three days should be enough time for me to improve my painting skills. With my various methods and the jade slip left by the demigod, I should be able to deal with those ghost scholars."
Thinking of this, Ye Ru took out a piece of drawing paper, held the ink painting of a sunken boat, and began to study it carefully.
This ink wash landscape style did not exist in the Confucian and Taoist continent before, so it was an original creation, while the green landscape style was from the Wei, Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Ru began to draw, and the outline of a landscape slowly emerged, carrying with it a tremendous power of painting.
As for painting, Ye Ru possessed the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries), which encompassed all things, so he naturally had a clear understanding of the art.
While Ye Ru was cultivating his painting skills, Grand Scholar Su, Zhan Lunhui, and others began to get busy preparing for their trip to the Hidden Wood Forest.
They knew that this matter was of great importance; the Ghost Scholar's audacity in committing violence in public at the academy was undoubtedly a provocation against them.
However, although Yingtian Academy has declined, it will surely draw its sword and fight when the enemy attacks.
On the morning of the third day, as the sun shone on the horizon, the faces of all the scholars, including Su, became solemn. In one of the study rooms, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and a figure walked out.
"Chief Ye, are you ready?"
When Grand Scholar Su saw Ye Ru come out, he said in a deep voice.
"Hmm, that devilish scholar is despicable. I'll head to the Hidden Wood Forest to meet him."
A chill ran through Ye Ru's eyes as he looked up towards the direction of the Hidden Wood Forest.
"Okay, let's go."
Grand Scholar Su nodded, then waved his hand, his figure instantly disappearing from the spot. At the same time, Ye Ru, Zhan Lunhui, and the others also slowly vanished from their original positions...