Today, the streets of the provincial capital are crowded with people and busy with traffic. However, what is surprising is that Central Avenue has already been cleared first.
There were already many security personnel on the streets leading to each test center to maintain order in advance.
As long as you are a candidate, you will be escorted all the way to the designated test center by these escorts as soon as possible.
This scene reminded Yu Tianlu of the time when he took the college entrance examination.
Those confused people who forget to bring their admission tickets are often whisked away to the exam center by police officers.
"I didn't expect that even after changing time and space, this exam would still be taken very seriously!" Yu Tianlu couldn't help but sigh.
"How come there are so many people?" Looking at the crowds on both sides of the road, Yan Yue couldn't help but muttered, "Even during the temple fair in Muyang Town, we never saw so many people!"
"Remember, this is a provincial capital, not comparable to Muyang Town!" Shopkeeper Feng, who was in charge of taking exams, said.
Shopkeeper Feng, who was entrusted by Ma Zhenbei, was very conscientious. On today's exam day, he took the initiative to stop working in the inn and take the two little guys to take the exam. This look also looks very much like a parent taking a child to take an exam.
"We are just taking an exam, there is no need to be so grand, right?" Yan Yue asked as he walked away.
"Master Yue, you must know that this is the entrance exam for the Royal Academy! Where is this Royal Academy? This is one of the highest universities in the entire Huaxu Kingdom! Every graduate who comes out of here is outstanding. What a talent!" Storekeeper Feng explained, "And this Royal Academy is regarded as the base of Huaxu National Elephant Chemists, and countless elephant chemists come out of here every year."
"I've heard about it too!" Yu Tianlu echoed, "Many of these graduates are employed by the Huaxu State government or wealthy families. As long as you graduate from this college, it is almost equivalent to getting ahead."
While they were talking, Yu Tianlu and others had already arrived at the test site where they were taking part - a huge stadium.
At this moment, the candidates have already crowded the stadium.
"Why are there so many people in the examination room!" Yan Yue looked dumbfounded.
"There's no way this examination center is an ordinary examination room, and it's also the place with the largest number of candidates." Shopkeeper Feng said.
"Ordinary examination room? Are there any special examination rooms?" Yu Tianlu asked.
"Of course there is." Shopkeeper Feng explained, "How come the entrance exams for those aristocratic families and members of the royal family are put together with ordinary people like us? They all have exclusive examination rooms, and they are all placed in the most popular place in the city center. A conspicuous location. There’s no need to rush like us!”
You must know that the inn where Yu Tianlu and Yan Yue live is more than ten kilometers away from the test center.
In order to catch up with the exam on time, they came out almost before dawn.
Unexpectedly, when I arrived at the examination center, I saw that several doors were already crowded.
"Does even the exam have to be divided into three, six or nine grades?" Yu Tianlu's face darkened. You must know that what this seven-year-old child hates most is injustice.
"Actually, we can't blame those who are privileged." Shopkeeper Feng sighed, "The Royal Academy only recruits people with the potential of elephant chemists. It would be good to be able to set up ordinary examination centers so that ordinary people have the opportunity to enter. Don’t expect anything more.”
"I know! Let's adjust our mentality for the exam!" Yu Tianlu nodded.
Yu Tianlu, who had seen the storm in his previous life, was also very able to understand class differences.
"But Xiaolu, how should we get in? It's only half an hour before the exam starts!" Yan Yue said anxiously, looking at the big clock on the stadium.
But at this moment, a discordant voice sounded from the front of the team.
"You guys, don't even think about it today! The eldest young master of our 'Wulien Gang' will take the exam today, so you competitors don't cause any trouble for me."
"It seems there's trouble!" Yu Tianlu winked at Yan Yue, "Ayue, let's go over and see who is blocking our way."
So with the help of the strong Yan Yue, the three of them pushed through the crowd and finally arrived at the entrance of the examination room.
I saw a group of tall and thick men in smart attire forming a human wall at the door to prevent the candidates from entering.
"How is this possible? My child spent a lot of effort to get a letter of recommendation!"
"The 'Wulian Gang' can't be so domineering!"
Those parents were also furious and protested loudly to the "Wulian Gang" people.
"We are not overbearing!" At this time, a man walked out from the "Wu Lian Gang" team, holding a cattail leaf fan in his hand and said slowly, "We, the 'Wu Lian Gang', spent a lot of money to buy this entrance. Only if you give us Only those with more than 100 gold coins can pass. Otherwise, please enter through other entrances."
"Who is this person?" Yu Tianlu asked shopkeeper Feng beside him, "And what does this 'Wulian Gang' do?"
"Master Yu, the 'Wulien Gang' is a tyrant in this provincial city. It was originally responsible for the transportation business of major chambers of commerce. It was just a small gang at the beginning, but after more than ten years of hard work, it has become the leader in the transportation industry. Shopkeeper Feng explained, "Now the Wulian Gang wants money and people, and it has become a gang that cannot be ignored in the provincial capital."
"'Wulien Gang', 'Wulien Gang', it sounds the same as 'Rogue Gang'!" Yan Yue couldn't help but said.
"Who says it's not? Everyone calls them that behind their backs. I heard that the young master of their 'Wulien Gang' will also take the entrance exam of the Royal Academy today. I didn't expect that they would go to any lengths to let him pass. Ah!" Shopkeeper Feng sighed.
"Then the security guards who maintain order in the examination room are not in charge?" Yu Tianlu asked curiously.
"Master Yu, the person who spoke just now is named Wu Qingyi, and he is the chief steward of the Wulian Gang. It seems that the security guard at this entrance has been bribed by them. It is impossible to enter the examination room from here today!"
"If it can still be done like this, then won't the Royal Academy come forward to take care of it?"
"Control? The Royal College will not pay attention to the ordinary examination room at all." A parent on the side said angrily, "The admissions in the ordinary examination room every year are just a formality. What they care about are the proud students of the special examination room, and we They don’t care about the common people.”
"That's right, the people from the 'Wulien Gang' can't get on the stage and have no way to squeeze into the special examination room. So they resorted to such methods. It's really annoying!" A parent next to him also complained.
"Then just go to the other door. This hundred gold is quite a lot!" Yu Tianlu said.
"Other entrances? Except for the furthest exits, other places have also been bought by many gangs. Every time there is an exam, there are many gangs who take this opportunity to make a fortune!" A parent shook his head repeatedly, "Okay. Okay, okay, let’s take a detour quickly! Otherwise, it won’t be good if we miss the child’s exam!”
After saying that, many parents left the scene with their children in a hurry, and they rushed towards other entrances.
"Then what should we do..."
Before Yan Yue could finish speaking, the sound of gold coins hitting each other was heard.
Shopkeeper Feng took out a gold coin bag from his backpack and waved it in front of the two children.
"Don't worry, I have already prepared." Shopkeeper Feng said with a smile, "There are two hundred gold coins here, which is enough to get in. Master Ma has told me to make sure you take the exam smoothly."
As he said this, Shopkeeper Feng was about to take the two of them into the examination room, but unexpectedly, he was grabbed by Yu Tianlu.
"Master Yu, are you..." Shopkeeper Feng was a little surprised, "If you don't hurry up, you may not be able to catch up with the exam."
"Of course I have to take the exam, but I don't want to give these two hundred gold to these hungry wolves." Yu Tianlu said, "And I think these wolves are blocking the road, which is an exam in itself." Yu Tianlu said with a smile. .
"Exam, what kind of exam is this?" Yan Yue was stunned.
"This is the test of life. We can't bow down to such evil forces!" Yu Tianlu looked at you like Yan Yue and said, "Ayue, how about teaching these guys a lesson with me?"
"No problem, my mother said, just follow your command."
After saying that, the two children strode towards the "Wulian Gang".
"Master Yu, Master Yue, you...wait for me!" Shopkeeper Feng was at a loss and could only follow the two children quickly.
At this time, the "Wulian Gang" was busy in front of the entrance.
Those parents who were unwilling to lose their qualifications to take the exam had no choice but to pay tolls here and there.
At this time, Yu Tianlu and Yan Yue walked in front of the group of roadblocks. As if they didn't see Wu Qingyi, they kept walking inside.
The "Wu Liang Gang" immediately quit when they saw this. Without Wu Qingyi's words, two minions stopped the two children.
"Which kid from this family is so ignorant?" A minion pointed at the two of them and said.
"We are here to take the exam, are you the staff of the exam room?" Yu Tianlu blinked his big eyes, pretending not to know anything and said to the "Wulian Gang".
"Are you two deaf?" the minion said angrily, "If you want to enter from here, you have to pay a toll of one hundred gold. Otherwise, go to the north passage and enter."
"Tolls..." Yu Tianlu frowned and thought to himself, "These guys are really stealing it! So he said: 'I opened this road and planted this tree. If you want to pass on from now on, leave the Here’s the money for buying money.’ ”
"The toll is... there is..." Shopkeeper Feng rushed over at this time and wanted to pay the toll for Yu Tianlu, "This is two hundred gold, please be kind and don't make it difficult for these two students!"
"Two hundred gold? I'm sorry it's not the same price now?" The minion rolled his eyes at Shopkeeper Feng, "Now it's three hundred gold!"
"What three hundred gold?" Shopkeeper Feng took a breath, "Isn't this what we just agreed on? How can you just raise the price?"
"Why don't I just sit down and raise the price!" The gangster said unceremoniously, "You guys are disrespectful to us, the Wulian Gang, so I charge you three hundred gold. It won't be this price after a while."
"I originally thought you were the staff of the examination room, and you were just a group of bully maniacs who had been causing trouble for a long time."
"Who's talking!" The guy was furious.
"It's me!" Yu Tianlu walked out slowly.
"It turns out it's you, little brat. It seems you're tired of living!" The gangster was furious and punched Yu Tianlu.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he punched out, he was caught by a strong hand.
How could Yan Yue let his brother get beaten? He quickly stretched out his hand and grabbed the other person's wrist, and then squeezed it gently, which immediately made this ignorant man miserable.
"It hurts, it hurts!" The gangster suddenly let out a scream.
Yan Yue raised his hand and lifted up this intimidating guy.
"You dare to touch Xiaolu, this is your fate!" Yan Yue said, throwing it out as if throwing away garbage.
The minion rolled several times on the ground like a rolling gourd before stopping.
