Published at 31st of January 2021 02:35:06 AM
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Zhu Honggong left the room with his master’s mathematical problem in his hand .
When Zhu Honggong said that he managed to obtain information from Si Wuya, Lu Zhou was skeptical . Si Wuya would never let slip any information to Zhu Honggong if he did not wish to . Rongxi and Rongbei were huge . How was he supposed to look for the memory crystal?
Lu Zhou returned to the hall and sat cross-legged on a rush cushion . He went through Ji Tiandao’s memories again in a bid to find something related to the memory crystal . Unfortunately, his effort was fruitless .
“What was sealed in it? Is it Ji Tiandao’s secret of attempting the Nine-leaf stage? Or is it something else?”
When Lu Zhou had free time, he recalled what he knew about the lost memories . Firstly, it was about Ji Tiandao’s system, which could be inferred from the seamless connection he experienced with the merit points system when he first transmigrated here . Secondly, it was about the memories of the Heavenly Writing Scrolls . This was hinted by the Empress Dowager’s use of the Heavenly Writing scrolls to treat her illness . Thirdly, it was about Ji Tiandao’s intention to kill Yu Shangrong . This was told by Yu Shangrong himself at Cloud Shine Nunnery . Fourthly, it was about Ji Tiandao’s memories before his death .
The final point might be up for debate . After all, it was possible for a person to lose the ability to think on the brink of death, resulting in loss of memories . Perhaps, Ji Tiandao had also become senile, which was just as likely .
If Lu Zhou wanted to locate the memory crystal, he would have to discipline Si Wuya well . When he thought about this, he shook his head .
After a while, Lu Zhou cleared his mind of distracting thoughts and lifted the final Open Heavenly Writing scroll…
“Combine . ”
“Ding! Combined into a new Open Heavenly Writing Scroll . Will you meditate on it?”
“Meditate . ” With just a thought from Lu Zhou, the fourth completed Open Heavenly Writing Scroll dissolved into specks of starlight and entered his body . A faint blue light entered his mind . He instantly felt refreshed in his mind, Extraordinary Eight Meridians, sensory organs .
Lu Zhou was puzzled . The sensation of meditating on this Open Heavenly Writing Scroll was different from what he experienced when he meditated on the previous three scrolls . He clearly felt that his body’s Extraordinary Eight Meridians and functions were better .
He called up the system dashboard and took a look at it .
Remaining life: 12,754 days .
‘It increased by 3,000 days?’ It was equivalent to the number days of provided by ten Reversal Cards .
‘This is a good reward . ’
This was Lu Zhou’s first time obtaining life via an avenue aside from an item card . It also provided him with a valuable clue . Even individuals whose great limit was approaching could prolong their lives . In other words, it was possible to overcome the 1,000-year limit .
Lu Zhou closed the system dashboard and began meditating on the new Open Heavenly Writing Scroll .
Based on his previous experiences, he would obtain a new Heavenly Writing power with every Open Heavenly Writing scroll . He looked forward to the power he would obtain this time .
Zhu Honggong ran to the back of the mountain smugly with the writing paper in his hand . It did not take him long to arrive at the Cave of Reflection . “Seventh Senior Brother!”
Si Wuya was resting his spirits with his eyes closed as he sat with his back straight in the cave . He did not even bother to ponder on the questions his master left him with . He asked, “What is it?”
“This is from master . ” Zhu Honggong entered the cave and passed the fine writing paper to Si Wuya .
Si Wuya received it and scanned the words written on it .
“There is a pen of ringed pheasants and rabbits . There are 350 heads and 940 feet . How many ringed pheasants and rabbits are there?”
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Zhu Honggong scratched his head and asked, “Seventh Senior Brother, what does it say?”
Si Wuya ignored him . His attention had already been captured by this question . He quickly became absorbed in the question, and his mind quickly went to work .
Zhu Honggong saw that Si Wuya was lost in thought and did not dare to disturb him . Hence, he waited quietly at the side . What seemed like hours passed, and he dozed off . When he finally opened his eyes, it was already dark .
Si Wuya regained his senses as well at this moment . “Eighth Junior Brother… Eighth Junior Brother?”
“Here, I’m here…” Zhu Honggong stretched as he yawned .
“You should go back and rest . I’ll give you the answer in the morning . ”
“Oh . ” Zhu Honggong nodded before he left the Cave of Reflection . When he was outside, he turned back to have a look . ‘Seventh Senior Brother must’ve lost his mind . It’s just a stupid question . Why is he so worked up about it?’
Early the next morning .
Lu Zhou opened his eyes slowly . He felt rejuvenated and a sense of comfort that he could not find the words for .
Perhaps, it was due to the new Open Heavenly Writing scroll, Lu Zhou had a slight physical transformation as well . He looked at his own silver mane . There were more dark strands now . If he compared his current appearance to when he had just transmigrated, the change was extremely huge . However, compared to yesterday, not much had changed .
“Ding! Instructed Si Wuya . Reward: 200 merit points . ”
‘Hm? It worked?’ Lu Zhou rose to his feet and walked to the table . He picked up his brush again and wrote .
The sound of paper rustling rang in the air .
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When he finished writing, he called for someone to summon Zhu Honggong over .
“Greetings, master,” Zhu Honggong said enthusiastically .
“Come in . ”
Zhu Honggong walked into the room . He saw his master placing the brush on the table . Then, he chuckled and said, “Master, Seventh Senior Brother couldn’t solve your riddle even when he worked throughout the day . I saw dark circles around his eyes when I left him!”
Lu Zhou was slightly taken aback . From what he gathered from Ji Tiandao’s memories, the mathematical level in this world was not advanced at all . The people here would not know how to solve this question like people in the modern world . However, such a riddle should not pose a great difficulty to Si Wuya . Why did he have trouble solving it?
“Take the paper on the table to him . ”
“Yes, master . ”
“The answer to the previous question and a new question are on the paper . ”
“Understood . ” Zhu Honggong left the eastern pavilion with the answer and new question in hand . He arrived at the Cave of Reflection after a while . When he entered the Cave of Reflection, he saw Si Wuya who did not seem to be in good spirits nodding to himself .
“This is an intriguing question indeed!” Si Wuya said .
“Greetings, Seventh Senior Brother . ” Zhu Honggong greeted Si Wuya .
Si Wuya turned around and grabbed Zhu Honggong as he asked, “Did Master truly come up with this question?”
“Of course . I saw him writing it down with my own eyes!” Zhu Honggong said confidently .
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Si Wuya was slightly shocked . He was puzzled as well . “Master doesn’t strike me as the intellectual type…”
Zhu Honggong coughed drily .
Si Wuya realized what he had just said . He quickly added, “Fortunately, I managed to solve the riddle overnight . ”
“That’s amazing, Seventh Senior Brother!” Zhu Honggong gave him a thumbs up .
“It’s nothing . ” If Si Wuya was honest, he was not completely satisfied with his own solution to the problem . After all, the problem seemed simple enough, and yet, it took him an entire night to solve the problem . He had thought even the dumbest the method, to literally round up the animals and count them, would have been faster .
“This is from master . ” Zhu Honggong handed Si Wuya a fine piece of paper .
Si Wuya had been feeling slightly dispirited before this . However, when he saw there was a new problem to be solved, he instantly became invigorated . He read the first words aloud, “120 rabbits and 230 ringed pheasants . ”
Si Wuya was shocked . “Master knows the answer as well?” He had gotten the same answer as well . Although he managed to solve it, he was not happy at all .
Zhu Honggong said like it was a matter of course, “Master came up with the question . It’s only natural that he knows the answer to it . ”
Si Wuya read further down the paper . “There is currently an unknown number of objects . If counted in threes, two will be left . If counted in fives, three will be left . If counted in sevens, two will be left . How many objects are there?”
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Si Wuya frowned deeply after he read the question . This riddle was on par with the previous one .