All new disciples of Shifang Prison must study at Jintao Academy for three years. They can return to their sect only after passing their courses.
As soon as Gu Woyang joined Shifang Prison, the sect's rules sent him to study at Jintao Academy for three years. If he failed, he would have to go home and keep chopping wood and farming.
And his big brother would beat him up!
For the sake of his future, for the sake of a bright and splendid life, and so his big brother wouldn't hit him... No, that's not it!
In short, he had to graduate and return to the sect!
But, for some reason, he came in first in every exam, always returned from secret-realm trials laden with treasure, and even the cook gave him extra meat when he lined up for food.
Later, he learned that the head of Jintao Academy was his eldest brother!
The ancient divine beast trapped in the secret realm was his second brother's mount!
Even the sword he carried was a top-grade spirit treasure his father had brought back from the Immortal Realm after ascending!
Extra Scene One:
One day, the immortal sects held a grand assembly.
All the disciples watched as the sect leaders, who had never associated with Shifang Prison before, crowded around one of its elders, scurrying about and fussing over him.
"Who is he? Why is the sect leader being so nice to him?"
"No idea. Let's ask Senior Brother."
"That's Elder Gu Woyang of Shifang Prison. He and our sect leader were classmates at Jintao Academy. Our sect leader received a lot of help from Elder Gu while they were there, and they became sworn brothers. They still keep in close contact."
Extra Scene Two:
Gu Woyang looked at the sect leader before him, who was marking his forehead with Shifang Prison's sect insignia. Somehow, the man seemed familiar.
"Little Lamb, what, don't recognize your own brother?" Gu Chiwen couldn't help laughing at Gu Woyang's dumbfounded expression.
Gu Woyang exclaimed, "Third Brother! Weren't you going to the capital to take the imperial exams? You lied to me!"
"I didn't. I just couldn't resist bringing Little Lamb into my sect. I couldn't bear the thought of letting Big Brother and the others take you away."
Before Gu Woyang could reply, Gu Chiwen quickly pressed Shifang Prison's insignia onto his forehead, then vanished from sight in an instant.
The next second, Gu Woyang's other two brothers appeared in the main hall of Shifang Prison and asked in unison, "Where's Gu Chiwen?"
Gu Woyang shook his head blankly. "I... I don't know..."
Gu Yuxin stepped forward and pressed hard on the spot between Gu Woyang's eyebrows. "That damn Gu Chiwen!"
The two vanished again, leaving Gu Woyang thoroughly confused.
Maybe... Third Brother was in for a beating at home today.
Theme: Hard work leads to success.
