Ti passed second by second.
When the "qi" of the Weishi Grass rose to the final segnt,
Zhao Xing had a thought.
The Rain Magic, Thunder Magic, and Cloud Magic all dissipated.
Confidently, he stood up.
"The ti of Weishi has passed. Operator Zhao Xing, your field assessnt score is full marks. Please co to the Divine Temple in three days to await the results."
As this authoritative voice sounded, a flash appeared before Zhao Xing’s eyes, and he was teleported out of the assessnt space.
The next mont, he appeared outside Sky Heart Square.
At this ti, he was the only one outside the square.
Because he was the first to go in, naturally, he was also the first to co out. The remaining fourteen were still in the assessnt.
"Do not make noise, leave on your own."
"Yes."
Zhao Xing cupped his hands together, turned around, and left.
The field assessnt score was judged on the spot because the rain volu and ti periods had accurate data and standards, making the calculations easier.
The theoretical exam, however, was graded by people. So essay questions could be rated higher, or lower, depending on the examiners’ preferences, so it took three days to complete cross-reviewing.
Chen Shijie and others had long been waiting outside.
He ca out first again?
Gao Linong recalled last year’s Bailu assessnt and couldn’t help but feel surprised.
But this ti, he did not dare to assu that Zhao Xing had failed.
The embarrassnt from last year still lingers.
"How was it?" Chen Shijie asked, "Did you pass the field assessnt?"
"Passed." Zhao Xing revealed a slight smile.
Chen Shijie and Xue Wenzhong both breathed a sigh of relief.
They had feared that Zhao Xing would fail the field assessnt.
After all, the question was sowhat obscure.
Zhao Xing failing wasn’t out of the question.
"What score did you get?" Chen Shijie asked.
"Full marks," Zhao Xing replied.
"What?!" Gao Linong’s eyes widened instantly, "Full marks?"
He’s bluffing, right?
Tang Wanchun and Pang Yuan also found it hard to believe. Such a question, and he still got full marks?
"Using the twelve-hour grass to ti things is indeed difficult, but I’ve studied the Five Elents Observation closely. I recognized the twelve Weishi Grass early on and observed them together."
"As long as you can confirm the ti, the subsequent cloud movent, thunder claps, and rain magic are not that difficult," Zhao Xing said.
"Have so food first," Xue Wenzhong said, bringing a food box. After the theoretical exam and the field assessnt, a drawn-out tug-of-war, one would feel exhausted.
"Thank you, teacher." Zhao Xing did not stand on ceremony. In the small world fragnt, there was no replenishnt. Earth veins did not show, and he was truly tired.
"Sit down to eat and chat," Chen Shijie invited him to sit. A canopy had been set up outside the Divine Temple. They had many questions for Zhao Xing.
"How did you answer the theoretical questions? How many did you find difficult?"
Zhao Xing thought for a mont and said: "Two questions."
"Oh?" Chen Shijie’s eyes lit up, and Xue Wenzhong was gratified.
Gao Linong, Tang Wanchun, and Pang Yuan were shocked. Only two questions were difficult for him?
"Tell us which two," one of them said.
After taking a sip of ginseng soup and a bite of chicken, Zhao Xing calmly said: "The question about Nan Zheng and the one about the North Sea."
Chen Shijie nodded: "The question about Nan Zheng involved geographical location and the Five Elents Four Seasons Soil Extraction thod. It’s not exactly obscure, but you either know it, or you don’t. No real traps there."
Zhao Xing responded: "The practical application of the monthly soil extraction thod—moisten the soil, control its fire, let tal release its beauty, guided double earth vein power pairing—without the balance of spring and winter, Nan Zheng’s sumr soil can be extracted."
Tang Wanchun was stunned: "Can’t you just use water to control its fire?"
Zhao Xing explained: "Nan Zheng’s sumr soil lacks the balance of spring and winter’s cold, making its fire vigorous. Depending solely on its own earth vein water, it can’t extinguish the Earth Fire. Trying to directly douse it would backfire, turning water into steam, trapping oneself, making success difficult."
"Only by using the earth vein water to moisten the soil, slightly but continuously, can the tal release its beauty, bringing the sumr fire back to normal. At that ti, the soil can be extracted and used. Otherwise, nothing would grow."
Tang Wanchun suddenly understood, Pang Yuan seed thoughtful, and Gao Linong had mixed feelings.
Just from Zhao Xing’s answer to this question, he had surpassed the three of them. Their discussions had not been as thorough, leading to potential deductions.
In their eyes, Zhao Xing’s answer had no room for deductions.
"What about the question about the North Sea?" Gao Linong asked.
"That one tested knowledge of phenology, official system, understanding of the Minister of Agriculture and the Divine Weapons of the Heavenly Workshop. Many traps in that one," Zhao Xing modestly said, "I might not get full marks on it."
In truth, Zhao Xing was confident in his answer, but it depended on the examiners’ perspective. If they found his answers exaggerated, minor deductions would be normal.
Chen Shijie didn’t even ask about that question. As for the Purple Cloud Island and Military Realm Army exercises, Zhao Xing’s knowledge far exceeded that of an average operator. Clearly, his ambitions led him to study extensively. The key was, he actually understood, not just superficially.
There was nothing else to ask. The final major question had been anticipated. Zhao Xing’s essay had set the standard, benefiting the other fourteen from Gucheng.
"I’ll have to call you Mr. Zhao from now on." Watching Zhao Xing speak confidently, Tang Wanchun couldn’t help but feel a sense of lancholy, as if the younger wave had overtaken him.
"Alright, go back and wait for the news. Co back in three days." Chen Shijie smiled and walked away with Long Xiao. Besides Zhao Xing, he couldn’t care less about the others.
.....
Three days later, Zhao Xing arrived outside the Divine Temple. The other fourteen operators from the Minister of Agriculture Supervision who participated in the assessnt were already waiting there.
In addition, there were many officials, operators, onlookers, and street vendors... because today was the day the official list was announced. Not just the Minister of Agriculture Supervision, but all departnts would also release their results today.
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