binnovel Chapter 428 Dragon Codex
Chapter 428 Dragon Codex
Chapter 428 Dragon Codex
"Brother Ye, are you awake?"
In the early hours of the morning, Qian Wensong gently knocked on the door. Ye Ru, still half-asleep, opened the door and looked at Qian Wensong. Then, Ye Ru bowed respectfully and quickly said:
"Good morning, Brother Qian. I didn't expect you to be up so soon."
"The early bird catches the worm, and with such beautiful weather, we should naturally get up early."
Qian Wensong laughed heartily, and seeing that Ye Ru was still half asleep, he couldn't help but say:
"Brother Ye, hurry up and pack your things. We'll head to Longdian, the largest pawnshop in the capital, in a bit."
"Alright, please wait a moment, Brother Qian."
Ye Ru yawned, closed the door again, quickly washed his face, then opened the door and said to Qian Wensong, who was waiting outside:
"Brother Qian, let's go."
After saying that, Ye Ru left first, then went to the street and followed Qian Wensong toward the most crowded area.
Along the way, Qian Wensong also told Ye Ru about some things related to the Dragon Canon.
This Dragon Pharmacy was the largest pawnshop in the Jin Kingdom. It became famous overnight by pawning the corpse of a young dragon.
Moreover, what is puzzling is that the dragon race has always been extremely fond of the corpses of their own people. If people of other races obtain the corpses of their people, they will be relentlessly hunted down by the dragons.
However, the dragons treated the young dragon's corpse, which they had pawned in the Dragon Codex, like a stone thrown into water; after a brief commotion, they remained silent.
Moreover, Long Dian did not respond, which led outsiders to speculate whether there were some vested interests at play in recent years that forced the Dragon Clan to swallow their anger.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the Dragon Codex, Ye Ru nodded. The scale of the Dragon Codex was indeed enormous, and its defenses were extremely tight.
Around this Dragon Canon, countless soldiers guarded the area. These guards were all imbued with a powerful aura, even stronger than those who had passed the imperial examinations. They were virtually invincible below the rank of a scholar. If an ordinary person were to cause trouble here, they would likely be killed on the spot.
Ye Ru turned his head to look at the bustling crowd on the street. The place was already teeming with people, and with Ye Ru's keen eyesight, he could naturally tell that most of the people who came to this place were either talented or from prominent families.
"Let's go. I have the token for this place, so we won't be stopped from entering."
As they spoke, Qian Wensong took out an exquisite token, walked towards the main gate, and handed it to a guard at the entrance: "So it's Young Master Qian. May I ask who these gentlemen behind you are?"
He could sense the strength of Zhang Dong and Zhang Zhi, so he spoke with caution.
"These are my companions. Why, are they not allowed to come in?"
"Yes, the Qian family is a prestigious family in the capital. With your guarantee, it's certainly possible."
The guard nodded and let him through, then said, "Young Master Qian, after you go inside, you should proceed to your private room."
"Okay, thank you very much, Commander Xia."
Qian Wensong clasped his hands in a fist salute, but before he could enter, a shout came from afar: "Shi Yu of the Shi Sheng family has arrived!"
"It's actually Shi Yu from the Shi family. It seems the Shi family, the sage clan, also considers this pawnshop their own."
"That's right, Shi Yu is the number one genius of the Shi family. The Shi family sending him out is clearly a way of letting those pawnshop owners know that the Shi family is interested in this item."
Countless people were surprised when they saw the person in the distance, and then a chorus of voices rose and fell.
"A family of historians?"
Upon hearing this voice, Ye Ru frowned. Just who was this Shi Yu? How could he have such a great influence? Moreover, judging from his appearance, he seemed to be a very powerful genius.
"Why is it Shi Yu?"
Qian Wensong's expression also changed slightly, and he murmured.
"What, Brother Qian, do you know this Shi Yu?"
Seeing Qian Wensong's reaction, Ye Ru raised an eyebrow and pressed for an answer.
"It's more than just knowing him; it's said that this person is the most famous scholar from the family of historians. He studied diligently for ten years without ever leaving his home, and later, when he took the imperial examination, he became famous in one fell swoop."
"Moreover, his talent and learning are unmatched even by those who have passed the imperial examinations."
Qian Wensong pondered for a moment, a solemn expression appearing on his face, and slowly said.
"Wow, that's impressive. I wonder what good stuff this pawnshop has that could attract so many people."
Ye Ru and the others stopped and looked at the distance with a hint of surprise.
There, a group of people surrounded a young man, making him appear like a star surrounded by the moon. The young man, with a sinister look on his face, slowly walked towards them. His domineering presence caused many people to scatter and avoid him.
When Shi Yu walked over, Ye Ru's gaze met hers. Shi Yu nodded politely to Ye Ru, but when he saw Zhang Dong, Zhang Zhi, and Star Ape King behind Ye Ru, his expression changed.
He knew that someone who could bring three scholars of the Hanlin Academy with him must have an impressive background.
Then, he looked at the officer in charge, who nodded and gave him a token. Shi Yu then swaggered in.
"Don't be fooled by this guy's appearance."
Seeing this, Qian Wensong waved his hand and quickly said.
"What's wrong? This person seems to have quite good manners."
Seeing this, Ye Ru slowly spoke, his face full of doubt.
"You may not know this, but although this person is extremely talented, he is also extremely fierce. Anyone who engages in a literary contest with him will inevitably suffer damage to their academic records."
Qian Wensong clicked his tongue and said, still feeling a little apprehensive about it.
"Is that so?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru shook his head. Those who study Confucianism and Taoism need to have a benevolent heart. If someone like him were to be without the imperial examinations, his path to sainthood would likely be extremely difficult.
"let's go."
After obtaining the tokens, Ye Ru, Qian Wensong, and Zhang Dong all entered.
The interior of the Dragon Palace was exceptionally luxurious. When Ye Ru and the others entered, they couldn't help but admire it. There were many people inside, all dressed in fine clothes, clearly indicating that they were of high status.
Not long after Ye Ru and his group entered, a maid came from a distance. Qian Wensong showed her the token in his hand, and she immediately smiled and led Ye Ru and his group into a room.
"This is our place."
Qian Wensong sat down, looked at the antique-style place, and said.
"Your Qian family's treatment is quite good; you even have a place here."
Ye Ru looked around and gazed through the window, where he could see the people in fine clothes from before.