I was just solving crimes, how could I become an immortal?

Chapter 25 Andersen’s Fairy Tale

Nanshan Academy, the highest institution of learning in the Daxing Dynasty, is located fifty miles outside Shangjiang City.

It was still the same groom from last night who pulled the carriage for them, lit a cigarette, and when he puffed and puffed, it was like a blue cloud wrapping around the carriage.

There was no bumpy feeling as expected. The wheels seemed to be running on sponges. The journey was smooth and comfortable. It took only half an hour to reach the foot of a mountain.

In front of the mountain gate, the four powerful characters "Nanshan Academy" come into view.

Looking up, among the misty clouds and mist, the academy pavilions are stacked on top of each other, spreading up from the foot of the mountain, looming, quite spectacular.

While sighing, a shout came into my ears.

"Is this Senior Sister Ying? It's been a long time since I last saw you. Hello, Senior Sister."

Two young men dressed as scholars ran up to them in surprise and bowed excitedly to Ying Huorong.

Ying Huorong smiled brightly and patted the two of them on the shoulders: "I haven't seen you in two years. You have grown up so much. I will come back to do some errands, so you should pay more attention to your studies."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, senior sister."

The two young men left with surprises on their faces, leaving Cao An looking at Ying Huorong in surprise: "Did you study here before?"

"Of course, I graduated with the top score in the martial arts academy. You didn't expect it." Ying Huorong proudly talked about his great achievements, which surprised Cao An.

After all, why would such a high-level institution teach such a not-so-smart person?

However, since this person is so familiar with the academy, he must have some prestige.

"Master Yingqi, I have been very interested in the general history of Daxing since I was a child. I wonder if there are books in Nanshan Academy that I can borrow?"

"Borrowing books? There must be some. It's in the library. Let me think about it! I've never been to that place before. It should be... over here."

It can be felt that this person is not very interested in studying. The so-called number one in the martial arts academy should be achieved by punching him with his fists.

After going around twice, Cao An couldn't bear it any longer, so he could only ask a student on the way, and finally found the location of the library.

There is no doubt that Ying Huorong's vigor like the scorching sun and her beautiful appearance like ink and green lotus are very popular in the academy.

As soon as they entered the library, a man who looked like a senior person's eyes lit up and he hurried over.

"Tinder, why are you here? I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are still as charming as ever!" The man straightened his back and tried to look elegant. He must have been one of the suitors of his classmate back then.

When Ying Huorong saw the person coming, he frowned slightly and asked, "Who are you?"

"..."

"Haha, Tinder, you are really joking. I entered school in the same class as you. After graduation, you went to the Tsing Yi Department, and I stayed in the academy to study. How could I forget so quickly?"

"Oh~ I remembered, you are Shi Liang!"

"..."

"Shi Liang is the one who got into trouble and was kicked out of school. I'm Fu Wenhai! The last time we met was half a year ago. Tinder, you won't forget me, right?"

"I did forget."

"..."

Ying Huorong's uprightness almost made Cao An laugh out loud.

If you really hate this kind of suitor, you could reject him directly because of your temperament, but she didn't, but sincerely didn't remember you, which is more hurtful than being rejected by a crush.

Fortunately, this thick-skinned man coughed twice and returned to the topic: "Tinder, what happened when you came back today? Do you need my help?"

"It's the dean. He sent a request for help to the Tsing Yi Department, saying that the kitten was lost, so I thought of coming over to help look for it."

"The cat in the college? Oh, I know the cat you are talking about. It... is indeed lost. How about I take you to meet the dean?" Fu Wenhai found an opportunity to show his courtesy, so he was naturally very enthusiastic.

On the other hand, Ying Huorong was also very happy and asked: "Are you very free?" "I am usually responsible for organizing the library. I have nothing to do today, so I can help you..."

"It's best if you're free. Help my subordinates find some books. I'm not familiar with this. I've never read Daxing General History."

"B-But didn't you say you were going to the dean?"

"Let's go! I can go by myself. I'm familiar with the dean's study. Cao An, after you find the books, you can join me later. I'll go see the dean's grandfather first."

Hearing this cheerful tone, Cao An couldn't help but smile.

Of course, Fu Wenhai, who wanted to be attentive, now looked a little dark.

He still wanted to accompany the beautiful woman to stroll under the green shade of the college, but why did he end up accompanying a man to browse the book collection?

He glanced at Cao An's clothes impatiently: "Servant of the Qing Yi Department Water Flag? Wu Pin, tell me directly what book you want to borrow, it's a waste of time."

Hearing this muttering tone, Cao An felt a little unhappy. Are you, a student of the academy, so arrogant? Could it be that someone in the family is an official in the court?
  With doubts, Cao An borrowed a general history of Nanshan Academy.

……

Thousands of years ago, the land here was barren and there were constant natural disasters.

The founding emperor held a sword in his hand, killed the black dragon and sank into the river, thus bringing good fortune to the dynasty for thousands of years.

In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Southern Chu and the Demon Kingdom were eager to bring troubles to the people. Fortunately, successive emperors worked hard and founded Nanshan Academy to recruit talents, thus ensuring peace.

Nanshan College is divided into three colleges.

The martial arts academy that Ying Huorong studied in cultivated a large number of soldiers for the dynasty and was regarded as the mainstay.

Next is the Taoist Temple. This place is quite special. Unlike ordinary Taoist sects, this place is more like a small Taoist stronghold. There are very few people who advocate Taoism, but there are quite a few who specialize in strange arts.

I wonder if he stole it from Taoism? Or was he suppressed by the court?
  As for the last academy, where Fu Wenhai studied, his source of pride: the Faculty of Law.

The name is very strange, but the Luyuan is located on the top of the mountain, which shows that it has a special status and has obvious class differences with the Taoist and Wuyuan.

Even the records are perfunctory: the Law Academy repaired the imperial laws.

No, the so-called general history is just such a simple sentence.

This is not the first time Cao An has heard about this [Imperial Code]. What Zhu Xian said about Lord Shuzheng removing his armor and replacing him with the Imperial Code of the Third Division seems to be the same thing.

"Brother Fu, what is the imperial law?" Cao An couldn't help but ask.

Fu Wenhai squinted his eyes and gave him a contemptuous look: "An unworthy white servant is not qualified to contact the imperial law. I can only tell you that I can complete my further studies in one year. After graduating from the academy, I will at least be Sixth grade official."

Graduating to the sixth grade? Isn't this equivalent to being the top scholar in Jinke? It seems that the [Imperial Law] is indeed extraordinary.

But thinking about it, these things were not something he could touch with his status, so Cao An didn't worry too much.

After thinking for a while, he continued to ask: "Brother Fu, is there any general history about the demon clan in this place?"

"Monster clan?"

Fu Wenhai rolled his eyes, as if he wanted to deliberately make things difficult for him: "Information about demons is generally collected in the Privy Council. If you want... Well, this is the book for you."

Fu Wenhai rummaged around for a while, and then, as if mockingly, he handed him a picture album?
  I saw it written on the cover: "Andersen's Fairy Tale"

This is all nonsense, isn’t this a children’s book? What kind of general history is this?
  Let’s look at the content of the picture album: “The girl with the red hat who can eat monsters”, “Six-leafed flower, only loves one monster in life”, “Red Fox Queen’s favorite food: grilled phoenix wings”…

Your crappy fairy tale book is really...

"It's really useful to me, thank you Brother Fu."

Fu Wenhai:? ? ?

(End of this chapter)