The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter introduces Deer Mountain Academy, an educational institution in Xiaohe Township, funded by local gentry and serving as an official school under the county's educational network. The academy, emphasizing learning over martial prowess, has one master, Yao Ding, who is known for his strictness and intelligence. During Li Yan Qing's enrollment, he impresses Yao Ding with his ability to recite passages from the Analects despite being only six years old. However, Yao Ding's demeanor changes when he learns Li Yan Qing's father is Li Da Qi, leading him to place Li Yan Qing in the middle school room instead of the elementary class. The middle school classroom is filled with rowdy students, and after a brief introduction, Yao Ding assigns Li Yan Qing a rigorous task of reciting a passage from the Analects one hundred times. The chapter concludes with Li Yan Qing during lunch, feeling hungry and followed by his friend Li Er, as they share snacks.

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