The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 1408 Haoran Sword Qi
A few days later, the academy examination officially began. Wang Gang, as the invigilator, also had to participate and was responsible for protecting the safety of bystanders.

The academy examination was a top-notch event in the Tang Kingdom. Every time, there were prominent families, royal relatives, and even people from other countries participating. There were also many spectators in every session.

Li Yu also attended the examination. She was not concerned about who would be admitted to the academy, but wanted to take the opportunity to make friends with some powerful people and pave the way for her third brother Li Hunyuan.

As the invigilator, Wang Gang is responsible for the safety of powerful people like Li Yu.

Ning Que also took part in the assessment with a letter of recommendation from the military.

The academy's assessment direction is mainly the six arts of a gentleman, and does not involve spiritual practice, so it is not difficult for Ning Que to be admitted to the academy, but if he wants to practice, he must solve the problem of the Qi Hai Xue Shan being blocked.

In fact, Wang Gang was already capable of solving Ning Que's problem at this time. He had seen a method of dredging the Qi Sea and Snow Mountain in a book in the old bookstore.

However, that method is extremely dangerous. One needs to first destroy the closed Qi Hai Snow Mountain with mental power, and then use the cultivation level of the Zhi Ming Realm and precious spiritual medicines to reshape the Qi Hai Snow Mountain.

During this process, the patient will endure extreme pain, and if his willpower slackens even a little, he may suffer a mental breakdown.

Although the method is dangerous, it can open up ten Qi points, allowing Ning Que to be qualified to practice.

But Wang Gang didn't dare to use this method.

Firstly, what was written in the book was just speculation and the author had never tried it. Secondly, the elixir was too rare. Wang Gang and Ning Que were both poor and had no money to buy it.

Anyway, Wang Gang knew that Ning Que would have his own opportunities. After entering the academy, someone would help him open up the Qi Hai Xue Shan, so Wang Gang, his sworn brother, would not have to worry about it.

This time, the academy gave the candidates two tests: civil and military. The civil test tested etiquette, and the military test tested archery.

Ning Que's performance in the written test was a little bit weak, but he had good calligraphy skills, which added a lot of points.

As for the archery skill in the martial arts test, that was Ning Que's forte. Although the test was held outdoors, it was still easy for Ning Que.

Wang Gang looked at it for a while and then stopped caring. Ning Que was almost certain to be admitted to the academy.

"Ah, yawn." Wang Gang stood next to a group of dignitaries, yawned, and glanced at the woods not far away.

From the very beginning, Wang Gang discovered that a group of suspicious people had mixed in with the candidates, and these people were slowly approaching Li Yu.

There were a few other people who exuded murderous aura, which was like a beacon in the darkness for Wang Gang.

At this time, Li Yu didn't know that the assassination attempt against him was about to happen. When he saw Wang Gang yawning, he whispered a few words to the maid beside him.

The maid received Li Yu's order and brought a bowl of refreshing tea to Wang Gang.

"Mr. Wang, this is the tea that Her Royal Highness the Princess asked me to give you."

Wang Gang looked at Li Yu and found that she was nodding slightly to him. If it weren't for the presence of the eldest prince Chongming of Yan State, she would probably come over in person to bring water to Wang Gang.

"Mr. Wang is tired." Hua Shanyue, the guard beside Li Yu, said to Wang Gang: "If you are tired, you can go down and rest first. Your Highness the Princess will be protected by me."

Hua Shanyue was specially sent by King Tang to be with Li Yu. He had long disliked Wang Gang.

Why was Li Yu so nice to Wang Gang? He had been standing on Huashan Mountain for a whole day without a sip of water to drink!

Wang Gang glanced at Hua Shanyue and was really speechless about this flower-guarding messenger of Li Yu.

He picked up the tea, raised his head and drank it, then returned the cup to Li Yu's maid and said, "Thank the princess for me. When the exam is over, ask her to come to my house."

Hua Shanyue's eyes widened, and his hand holding the knife stiffened! If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Hua Shanyue would definitely ask Wang Gang what his relationship with Li Yu was!
Wang Gang discovered that the assassin was getting closer and the murderous aura was getting stronger. At the same time, there was a faint sword energy on the hillside deep in the woods.

The sword energy was very weak, and ordinary practitioners might not be able to sense it. Fortunately, Wang Gang was not an ordinary practitioner.

"Li Yu is so popular that practitioners have come to assassinate her time and again!" Wang Gang stepped forward and came to Li Yu and said:
"Your Highness, there is something wrong in the woods. Please move away."

Li Yu was stunned and glanced at the calm forest, but found nothing. The eldest prince of Yan, Chongming, who was standing beside her, was dissatisfied and said, "There are so many guards here, and you, the teacher of the academy, are here. Who dares to assassinate? Mr. Wang, you are standing for too long and your eyes are blurry, so you must have seen it wrong!"

Wang Gang said to Li Yu seriously: "There is a cultivator among the assassins, and his cultivation is not inferior to mine."

When Li Yu heard this, he no longer dared to hesitate and said to Chongming: "Brother Chongming, let's leave immediately. I believe in Mr. Wang."

Chongming frowned and looked between Wang Gang and Li Yu for a few more times.

In this moment of delay, a cold arrow shot towards Li Yu.

Wang Gang turned around and grabbed the arrow in his hand.

"There is an assassin." Hua Shanyue was shocked and quickly called on the guards to protect Li Yu and Chongming.

"Kill!"

A group of men in black rushed out from the woods, each of them was an expert in martial arts.

Wang Gang glanced at the small hill not far away, and the weak sword energy moved and came towards Li Yu.

"Retreat quickly." Wang Gang waved his right hand and threw the arrow in his hand.

Whoosh!
The arrow circled in the air and shot towards the hillside. It was as fast as lightning and even faster than a crossbow.

The swordsman on the hillside reacted faster, and a stream of sword energy slashed at the arrow, instantly splitting it in two.

"Huh? Looks like I hit the wrong person?"

Wang Gang also discovered at this time that the sword energy on the hillside seemed familiar. It was very similar to the sword energy that appeared outside the second floor when Yu Lian tested him that day.

"It's Mr. Er who is coming!" Wang Gang reacted instantly and realized that he had made a mistake.

The person on the hillside was the Master's second disciple, Jun Mo. He arrived at the examination room early in the morning and found an ambush. He did not take any action at first, but was unexpectedly mistaken by Wang Gang as a group of assassins.

At this time, the assassin was about to kill Li Yu, and Wang Gang casually attacked the big tree next to him.

Countless leaves moved without wind, floating around Li Yu and his companions, forming a protective shield.

As the assassin rushed forward, leaves shot out like bullets.

Puff puff puff!
The assassins all fell down, their bodies were pierced with holes, and they couldn't even get close to Li Yu.

Li Yu was completely relieved. Wang Gang turned to Hua Shanyue and said, "What are you standing there for? Take the princess back to the academy."

"Oh, yes." Hua Shanyue reacted at this time and called on his men to protect Li Yu and leave.

Seeing Wang Gang not moving, Li Yu couldn't help but ask, "Will Mr. Wang not come with us?"

Wang Gang said: "I'll be there soon."

It’s not that Wang Gang didn’t want to leave, but Jun Mo’s sword energy had already locked onto him.

"You shoot me an arrow, and I receive your sword energy. This is called reciprocity."

Jun Mo appeared, wearing a tall crown and holding a broad sword, full of fighting spirit.

"Mr. Er, you know it was all a misunderstanding." Wang Gang said with a wry smile.

"It's impolite not to reciprocate!" Jun Mo drew out the broadsword in his hand and burst out with a mighty sword intent!