Core of the Sage.

Summary

In the narrative, Du Yu embarks on a quest within the Book Mountain, where he uncovers the coveted Wen Si Shi—precious stones essential for enhancing literary prowess. After witnessing Sheng Xuan Huai's greed, Du Yu cleverly evades a Guardian Beast, a fierce tiger, while pursuing the treasures. He discovers the tiger's lair filled with Wen Si Shi and a sleeping tiger cub. Understanding the tiger's motivations, Du Yu manages to gather the valuable stones and the cub, realizing the potential for wealth and power. The story underscores themes of cunning, ambition, and the competitive nature of scholars in pursuit of knowledge and riches.

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