Ding Hao was at least the best in the five academies competition. In addition, Li Lan, the new head of the academy, indulged him. He was not held accountable by the teachers for not taking part in morning exercises once in a while. When he came to the dining room for breakfast, he happened to meet Zhang Fan and other disciples who came to eat after morning exercises as well.

"Today is the time to hand in homework assigned by our teacher Ximen Qianxue. How about your cultivation ...