Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

"Marshal, Marshal?" The old woman looked perplexed.

Lv Yuchen opened his mouth and instinctively asked, "Is the General referring to the Grand Marshal of the Military Department?"

The Squad Leader frowned, "In Cui Bai Dao, who else dares to call themselves Marshal apart from him?"

"I misspoke." Inside, Lv Yuchen’s heart was tumultuous, but outwardly, he remained calm.

"Thank you, General, for leading the way."

"Let’s go," the Squad Leader turned his horse and said, while outside the alley, a carriage had already been prepared.

"Mother, I’ll be back shortly," Lv Yuchen said to his elderly mother beside him, then hurried off.

"Okay, okay," his mother nodded repeatedly.

If not for Lv Yuchen’s earlier explanation, she might have been confused and anxious, but at this moment, she simply felt her child was about to achieve something great.

The commotion caused by the cavalry was significant, drawing many neighbors out to watch, and naturally, they overheard the conversation between Lv Yuchen and the Squad Leader, leaving them in shock.

"Lady Lv, your son Yu Chen is remarkable; that’s the Grand Marshal, a person of great importance, second only to one yet above thousands!"

"To be received by such a high-ranking official, truly a blessing cultivated over three generations!"

"Lady Lv, about that matchmaker from last time, I’ve reconsidered and agreed to it for my daughter to marry your son soon; what do you think?"

"..."

As the news spread, the previously quiet Lv residence suddenly became bustling with activity today.

Many people pulled Mother Lv aside, chatting about family matters, delivering rice and meat, and showing great care.

On the other side, Lv Yuchen sat in the carriage, traversing along and soon arriving at the Military Department in the Second District.

After getting off the carriage, Lv Yuchen arrived this time without any obstacles and was ushered inside.

Looking around, those who could walk within this Military Department were either Grand Generals clad in armor or high-ranking officials wearing official hats.

Yet among them, there was no other young scholar dressed as plainly as Lv Yuchen.

Passing through the front hall, middle hall, back hall, and corridor, he finally saw an imposing Cabinet and, in an adjacent hall, noticed a few other scholars similarly dressed.

"My brother, being so young and able to be personally received by the Marshal, must possess outstanding talents. May I know which academy you’re from, and who your master is?"

A man who appeared slightly older, with two sideburns and an air of composure, cupped his hands and asked Lv Yuchen.

Martial artists prize sect masters, and officials value family lineage. Likewise, common scholars are very particular about academic background origin.

If one is a student of a renowned master, even without considering scholarly abilities, one would immediately be held in higher regard by other scholars.

Lv Yuchen shook his head and said, "I have only studied under a tutor at a private school, never attended an orthodox academy."

"Never attended an academy..." Wang Wenyu was quite surprised and couldn’t help but take another look at the young man before him.

"A student from a private school?" The other scholars raised their eyebrows and offered courteous bows to Lv Yuchen, then no longer paid much attention.

Students from private schools were seen as less formal by those serious scholars, and instinctively, they did not hold them in high regard.

Even though he was invited by the Marshal, they were here too, and who isn’t?

"I am Wang Wenyu, a student of Jinyuan Academy. Brother, to be invited by the Marshal despite a private school background, I truly admire you," Wang Wenyu said politely, with a sincere tone.

He did not possess the aloofness of other scholars, and was more approachable.

Moreover, his arms were strong, and his physique was more robust. If not for wearing scholar attire, one might mistake him for some martial artist pretending to be a scholar.

In contrast, Lv Yuchen appeared much more lean.

"Your praise is excessive, I am Lv Yuchen, a student from Mr. Guo’s private school in the Fourth District," Lv Yuchen introduced himself.

"Oh? So you’re a disciple of Mr. Guo from the Fourth District, it all makes sense now."

The scholars who initially didn’t care about Lv Yuchen perked up with interest upon hearing Mr. Guo’s name.

In the city, if any private school were reputed, it would undoubtedly be the one run by Mr. Guo.

It’s said that staying in the Fourth District was only because Mr. Guo was bombarded by invitations from various forces, so he thought of relocating to the Fourth District to stay away from power and disputes.

In the scholars’ eyes, Mr. Guo is considered a revered teacher, which also improved their attitude toward Lv Yuchen. They all stood up to greet him and introduced themselves.

Lv Yuchen responded to each one.

"I too once studied many of the old master’s articles and found them very insightful..." Wang Wenyu said also.

Compared to others, he was a talkative person, able to chat with anyone freely, and he enjoyed conversing with Lv Yuchen.

"After receiving our essays, did Brother Lv know why the current Marshal summoned us?" Wang Wenyu continued his conversation with Lv Yuchen, bringing the topic back to the present.

"To be honest, I only learned this morning that my essays were to be reviewed by the Grand Marshal, which indeed startled me..." Lv Yuchen shook his head.

"Haha, ordinarily, indeed one would be startled, the Marshal’s identity is noble with significant power, why would he summon ordinary scholars with no family background?" Wang Wenyu chuckled and said.

"Not so," Lv Yuchen shook his head.

"If I recall correctly, this Grand Marshal Song himself originated from humble beginnings, without the support of noble families, yet step by step he reached the position of Grand Marshal, commanding millions in Cui Bai Dao!

We share the same impoverished origins as Grand Marshal Song, ordinary Shi Clan Members may look down on us, but this Grand Marshal Song does not!"