Strange Tales: You're an Official, but you're raising a bunch of Demonessess? - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: They encountered many people and realised my extraordinary nature!

“Master, what does this mean?”

“Does a scholar need a lot of money to enter the city?”

“Is it enough, sir? Do you need my help?”

Long Zhi, nestled in his arms, lacking in social understanding, showed concern after witnessing the plight of the previous scholar who entered the city. She couldn’t help but ask Bai Yu.

Because, in a sense, Bai Yu’s status is similar to that of the previous person. She didn’t know if Bai Yu would also face such humiliation.

Bai Yu lowered his gaze and gently shook his head, “Scholars don’t need a lot of money to enter the city.”

“But the previous scholar did.”

“Those two soldiers were helping him, but he didn’t listen.”

Long Zhi:?

“Report the name of the person coming and the purpose of entering the city.”

Before Bai Yu could explain to her, it was his turn. With a majestic demeanour and eyes like lightning beneath their armour, the two soldiers scrutinised him and asked.

“Student Bai Yu came to the capital to gain fame.”

Bai Yu stood tall and straight, his gaze sharp and his words plain.

Long Zhi:?

“But the previous scholar needed it.”

“The two soldiers were helping him, but he didn’t listen.”

Long Zhi:?

“Your Excellency, please come in!”

The two soldiers stepped aside, bowed their heads neatly, and invited him in respectfully. But it was a completely different person from the haughty appearance he had faced with the previous scholar.

“How? Sister Long, I said it doesn’t cost much!”

Not long after walking into the city, Bai Yu changed into his usual carefree appearance in the blink of an eye while looking at the bustling capital city around him with great interest.

“Young master, why?”

Humans are really interesting groups of people.

Long Zhi seldom dealt with them, and now that he was in the world of mortals, he was a little confused about what happened just now and couldn’t help asking Bai Yu like a curious baby.

“It’s hard to say something like momentum.”

There is a dragon’s prestige on the sage, standing on the throne, and everyone is convinced. But at this moment, the two soldiers felt that the young man in front of him had an indescribable aura, like a python swimming a dragon, confident and high-spirited, destined to be extraordinary, not in the same class as them.

At this moment, the two soldiers felt that the young man in front of them had an indescribable aura, like a python swimming a dragon, confident and high-spirited, destined to be extraordinary, not in the same class as them.

“Uh…probably not, I don’t know either.”

Bai Yu shook his head lightly. His voice was a little indifferent, but he was sure: “He won’t!”

“This person is plainly dressed, travel-stained, with a gentle temperament. He is most humble when he sees people. His identity is probably not too high. He may be a teacher in the countryside. This is the first time he has entered the capital during this trip.”

“This is the first impression of the face. The two gatekeepers have seen many people so that they can tell instantly.”

“So far, he needs to pay 12 coins. This is because of his status, so he must pay it.”

“And the 12 coins have nothing to do with the soldiers and will not fall into their hands.”

“The emperor’s salary is too little, and money is always to be made.”

Bai Yu’s eyes flickered as if he could see through people’s hearts. In just a few words, he explained the scholar’s identity thoroughly.

“He expressed doubts about the overpayment.”

“And he didn’t bring up his background, didn’t reveal his identity, but instead cited the most useless legal provisions.”

“He had no idea the extra money wasn’t what the soldiers wanted.”

“This indicates that he lacks political savvy, is unfamiliar with social norms, and is rigid in legal matters.”

Bai Yu questioned her, “Such a person, do you think he has a high chance of becoming an official?”

“Um… not likely.”

“Since the probability of class transition is low, do you think the position of a city guard is higher or that of a poor scholar?”

“City guard.”

“If you’ve been in the river for a long time, do you know that big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimp?”

“I know.”

Bai Yu made a gesture of a big fish eating a small fish with his hand. “A scholar is like a shrimp, and a city guard is like a small fish. They asked for two coins from him. So what?”

“…The matter should end here.”

He looked at the towering palace not far away and continued, “However, this scholar is unreasonable and wants to report to the official.”

“What’s this called? It’s called a lack of political sense, ignorance of rules, ignorance of reason. It’s called stupidity.”

“Although the two city guards are malicious, they are also teaching him that this place is unsuitable for him and he won’t pass the exam. Don’t come here to waste time and money…”

“He is obsessed with his obsession, so he insists on coming in.”

Bai Yu shrugged and said, “In the end, it’s like fetching water with a bamboo basket—a big dream.”

“Now is not the time for the power cake to be re-divided. We need people with vision, a sense of smell, and a background. A poor scholar like him, with no background, no strength, no vision, is weak, stereotypical, and ignorant. If he can pass, it’s too funny.”

“Oh.”

Long Zhi seemed to understand but was still processing this somewhat challenging information.

She asked a little numbly, “How about you?”

“I’ve seen more than they have…”

Bai Yu raised his eyebrows, pointed to himself, and exuded confidence. “Know that I am extraordinary!”

Long Zhi was stunned, feeling that this person was different from her imagination.

Before she could think more, he returned to a carefree appearance, saying, “Thanks to Sister Long for protecting me. They dare not make things difficult for me.”

Long Zhi: …

Cheating Dragon!

Don’t insult me!

This is what I mean by black skin!

Haven’t you heard of dark elves? Or someone like Yoichi Sifengin!

Damn!

I’m anxious, I’m anxious, I’m anxious!