「Instance World.」
The August of the 24th year of Guangxu quickly arrived. The Academy Exam passed by in a flurry.
Benefiting from Xu Xing's status as the Top Scholar in the Prefecture Exam, he did not fail the Academy Exam. However, unlike before, he didn't strive to be the top scholar in the Academy Exam; instead, he only secured third place, barely obtaining the rank of "Flower Explorer."
"Being a Flower Explorer is already quite good, Brother Xu. You needn't be disheartened."
After the results were announced, upon returning to Weijing Academy, Qin Scholar, a student with government financial aid who had previously vouched for Xu Xing, along with others, arranged a banquet to welcome Xu Xing. During the meal, he offered this comfort.
