Ignition

Unbeknownst to Gu Lan, who resided in the distant capital city of Jing, were the upheavals occurring in the Demon Realm and the Western Region's Great Leiyin Temple.

Despite his initiation of schemes within the Misty Rain Building and other factions, aimed at gathering intelligence for himself, the Building had only recently been subdued. Consequently, most of their time was spent in the capital, currying favor and maintaining order, yet to activate their intelligence-gathering functions.

Time flew swiftly, and the Spring Exam were imminent. In these days, Gu Lan found himself devoting more time to reading, not only for self-cultivation and advancement but also because of the approaching examinations.

Originally, he cared little for the worldly pursuits of the Spring Exam, especially since his identity as a consort had been revealed. What worth was there in pursuing such mundane titles?