A Top Scholar From A Humble Background.

Summary

The narrative unfolds with Shen Xi and his companions being captured by a group of bandits while traveling to Fuzhou for an exam. The young bandit, displaying a violent demeanor, interrogates them about hidden goods, but Shen Xi insists they are merely scholars. As they are taken to a stronghold, Shen Xi observes that the bandits resemble desperate villagers rather than professional thieves. Inside the woodshed, Shen Ming Wen, one of the captives, prioritizes food over escape. Tensions rise as the bandits debate leadership, revealing a rift between the older and younger members. Eventually, they are summoned to meet the gang leader, who commands respect and authority, indicating that the bandit group is not as disorganized as it appears.

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