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

Summary

The passage describes a complex narrative involving Lin Yi, Zhu Si, and a Saint's intervention. Lin Yi discovers Zhu Si's secret manipulation and treachery, which involved harming his own son and a scholar named Nie Xiao Qing. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation where a Saint's projection is summoned, leading to Zhu Si's punishment. The Saint seemingly understands Lin Yi's intentions instantly and orders Zhu Si to slap himself before preparing to execute him, despite Lin Yi's desire to have Zhu Si repent. The narrative explores themes of moral corruption, scholarly ethics, and divine judgment.

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