Before long, under the carriage driver's contemplative expression, they arrived at the Imperial Academy.
"We've reached Beiliang's tallest building, the Imperial Academy."
Zhou Li hopped off the carriage, patted the old scholar's shoulder, and said with a beaming smile, "Ah, isn't this the old scholar? Did you come to welcome me personally?"
"Hmph."
The old scholar glanced at Zhou Li, his disdain not at all concealed. Then, he bypassed Zhou Li and with a cupped-fist salute said to Zhuge Qing, "Thank you, Daoist Zhuge, for coming to take a position here."
"There's no need for formality, esteemed elder."
Zhuge Qing steadied the old scholar and calmly said, "Little Dao here is entrusted by others, but rest assured, during my time at the Imperial Academy, I will do my utmost to teach and resolve the students' confusions."
