A Champion Scholar Revered By Sages, And You Call Him A Useless Bookworm?

Summary

Lin Yi, a new disciple at the academy, dismisses the importance of status, focusing instead on his studies and cultivation. Despite facing skepticism from fellow scholars who doubt his abilities and question his claim to an inscription poem, Lin Yi stands firm, asserting that he writes poetry to express himself, not to prove anything. His boldness provokes outrage among the scholars, particularly Li Wen Bo, who challenges him. In response, Lin Yi delivers a powerful poem that resonates throughout the academy, asserting his legacy while mocking his detractors. This confrontation escalates tensions, highlighting Lin Yi's defiance against humiliation and his determination to assert his worth in the literary world.

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