Academy Test, Part II

The academy was impressive. Multiple buildings created a massive complex of aesthetically pleasing buildings. Among them stood several pagodas. They were decorated in red and gold, and dragon statues stood watch atop the tiled roofs. Hou Jingshu told him that most of these pagodas were used to house students.

“So you’re also staying in one of those pagodas?” asked Wu Jian.

Hou Jingshu shook her head. “Core Disciples like myself have their own house located further in the academy. It’s past the inner courtyard, where all the inner court disciples are located. We might give fair treatment, but that doesn’t mean we don’t reward those who do well. Speaking of, you should take this.”

“What is this?” Wu Jian asked as Hou Jingshu handed him a medallion.

“This is a guest medallion to the inner courtyard. Since you’ll be attending as a regular student right now, you don’t have access to the inner courtyard where I’m staying. That will let you in.”

“I see. Thank you.”