Ultimately, even Kong Xuan, who claimed to be able to study anything, had his weakness. The days flew by as Kong Xuan studied and practiced problems with unprecedented seriousness, determined to graduate on time. The final exams arrived in the blink of an eye.

On the day of the exam, Tan Chunying followed the childhood habit and cooked a corn cob for Tan Xiao at home, with two eggs on the side. Tan Xiao got up earlier today, ate at home, and then went to the exam in high spirits.

Kong Xuan didn't understand, "What does this mean?"

Tan Xiao peeled the eggs and said slowly, "This is a kind of ritual."

Kong Xuan didn't understand and stared at the eggs, "Chickens are yang birds, corn is one of the five grains, but what kind of ritual is it when combined?" There were so many shaman rites in the world that even a great god couldn't know them all.

"The corn looks like a one, and the eggs are two zeros, proving that I will score one hundred," Tan Xiao swallowed the eggs in one gulp, his cheeks bulging.

Kong Xuan suddenly understood and agreed very much. He just didn't see it at first glance.

The Chinese believe that similar shapes can produce an effect. For example, making a human doll can curse someone, so of course making a breakfast representing a perfect score can also lead to a perfect score. Academically speaking, this is called simulated shamanism.

"I want it too," Kong Xuan said.

"Mom, is there anything else to eat? Please bring me another serving," Tan Xiao estimated that Tan Chunying wouldn't be surprised by how much he ate anymore. It's just that Tan Chunying didn't cook that much breakfast today and only brought over a pot of eggs.

"I only boiled one corn cob. You can eat more eggs," Tan Chunying put down the eggs and went back to the kitchen, leaving behind an optimistic sentence, "Two more zeros, score a thousand points."

Kong Xuan shook his head at her back, "There's no way the total score is a thousand points." Tan Chunying understood even less than him...

"Haven't you discovered the real problem yet? There are only zero points left for you," Tan Xiao looked at him with sympathy.

Kong Xuan: "...I'm not eating anymore, not eating anymore!"

He was aiming to score seventy-five points.

Tan Xiao brought some biscuits and milk for Kong Xuan, and then they went to school together. It turned out that they were not the only superstitious ones. As soon as Lin Yang saw Tan Xiao, he put his hands together, "National master, save me."

- The final exams mixed up the exam rooms for the entire grade, but they were in the same room because the mixing was done by large groups.

"Did you not review? Asking me to save you," Tan Xiao arranged his stationery.

"I did review, but I don't know if the heavens favor me. Do you have any spells specifically for exams?" Lin Yang obviously didn't review thoroughly enough. Based on Tan Xiao's understanding of him, if he had seriously reviewed normally, he wouldn't have thought to seek metaphysical help. It was selective superstition.

But Tan Xiao really didn't have deep research in this area. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Kong Xuan to bless him to score high in the past. He thought for a moment, "You shall not pass..."

Lin Yang: "..."

Lin Yang: "Ahhhh!!! I'll fight you!"

"Hahaha!" Tan Xiao dodged the attack, "There are still fifteen minutes left. You'd better cram a bit on your own for now." As someone who had been through it, he told Lin Yang that this stuff really couldn't be believed in. There must be a loss for every gain.

After finishing the last subject's exam, everyone returned to their own classes and listened to the teacher's reminders about precautions, officially announcing the start of the winter vacation.

Kong Xuan also couldn't wait to follow Ji Huiming to the office to retrieve his old mobile phone.

Seeing his hidden joy, Ji Huiming reminded, "Be careful next semester too."

Kong Xuan nodded, thinking, be careful when I graduate from this place too!

Tan Xiao and Kong Xuan went home together. Tan Xiao asked him how he did on the exams. During this period, Tan Xiao had witnessed Kong Xuan's efforts. As long as he tried his best, even if he didn't achieve it in the end, it wasn't Kong Xuan's fault. His foundation was too weak, and Kong Xuan had already tried his best to demonstrate the will of the gods.

Kong Xuan answered without thinking, "I feel I definitely got seventy-five points!" He didn't know if he got seventy-five points, but he was confident.

"I'm already prepared. If you score seventy-five points, I'll give this to you," Tan Xiao took a newly bought exam questions set from the bookshelf.

Kong Xuan's face visibly turned green.

"Hahaha, just kidding!" Only after Tan Xiao said that did Kong Xuan's expression improve. He put the book in Kong Xuan's cabinet and sincerely said, "For this kind of thing, even if you don't score seventy-five points, I'll still give it to you. Work on it during the winter vacation."

Kong Xuan: "..."

Not daring to tease him a third time after doing it twice in a row, Tan Xiao said, "Seriously, if you really achieve it, I'll cook a table of dishes for you."

Tan Xiao promised, "I can even host a big feast for the whole class if you want."

Kong Xuan: "I can finish it all by myself!"

Tan Xiao: He really loves to eat alone.

......

Although the results were not out yet, it didn't affect Tan Xiao from starting to handle the winter vacation homework and the matter he had been thinking about - going to Qiyun Ridge to offer sacrifices.

Tan Xiao contacted Pan Longxiang in advance and informed Tan Chunying, saying he was going to meet up with classmates, and then headed straight to Qiyun Ridge. This time, Kong Xuan naturally accompanied him in human form.

As soon as he got off the car, Tan Xiao was shocked. The pond at the village entrance was crowded with fishing enthusiasts, many times more than last time. Those who didn't know might think a fishing competition was being held here.

Pan Jianjun, who came to pick him up, said leisurely, "This is all because you caught the carp king last time. Now in the entire Nanchu, including the towns, who doesn't know that the fish here are big? It's great, my family's bed and breakfast business has gotten a lot better. Thank you, Fishing King."

Fishing King? Tan Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Others might not know, but didn't Pan Jianjun know what was going on?

"This is your classmate, right?" Pan Jianjun curiously looked at Kong Xuan who was standing not far away. When their class came last time, Pan Jianjun only saw Kong Xuan from a distance, but his appearance was so outstanding that it left a deep impression.

"Yes, he... came with me to take a look," Tan Xiao said vaguely.

"Oh oh, okay." Pan Jianjun glanced again. Tan Xiao only had a backpack, not to mention the offerings, but he didn't even bring the full attire. However, he himself had never taken over the altar and didn't understand the matters of shamans, so he didn't say much.

The young Fishing King and Pan Jianjun passed by the village entrance road, their accomplishments deeply hidden.

When they arrived at his family's bed and breakfast, Tan Xiao saw a young man sitting at the courtyard entrance, one hand in his pocket and the other cracking melon seeds. He couldn't tell who it was until Pan Jianjun called out, "Lei Zijun."

Only then did Tan Xiao realize it was the young man they had saved from the hands of Houjiang last time.

"This is Tan Xiao, and his classmate." Pan Jianjun introduced them, but he didn't know the name of Tan Xiao's classmate, and Tan Xiao didn't introduce him either.

Tan Xiao nodded to Lei Zijun.

"Oh, hello, hello, uncle, are these two your relatives? They look quite young." Lei Zijun smiled foolishly, "Are the little brothers here for winter vacation? Big brother will take you two out to play."

Kong Xuan didn't bother to speak.

Before Tan Xiao could say anything, a hand popped out from behind Lei Zijun and knocked him on the back of his head, "What are you talking about? This is the shaman I told you about, hurry up and bow and offer tea!"

Lei Zijun spat out his melon seeds. He knew there was a young shaman who had saved him together with Old Pan, but he didn't expect him to be so young.

That incident was still a shadow in Lei Zijun's heart. He had stayed in the hospital for several days and was always afraid to go near water after returning home.

Lei Yong urged Lei Zijun to pay his respects. In Nanchu, many shamans who exorcised evil spirits only accepted some rice, meat or a small payment, and some even accepted nothing at all, only requiring those they saved to visit and pay respects during the new year and holidays.

Lei Zijun knew that Tan Xiao was the one who had saved him, so he no longer dared to call him "little brother". He bowed respectfully with lowered eyes and offered tea.

"It's okay, you're welcome. Where is Pan Dao Gong?" Tan Xiao's main purpose in coming was to fulfill his promise.

"My father is packing things up. He said as soon as you arrive we can set off." Lei Yong said. This matter was something Tan Xiao had agreed to, but he and his father and Pan Longxiang would definitely go together as well. Especially when he was making arrangements beforehand, Tan Xiao had asked Pan Longxiang to tell them to bring something.

"I'll go call my father." Pan Jianjun walked to the back. Pan Longxiang was packing the items needed for the sacrificial ceremony. "The little snake shaman has arrived."

"Alright, I've checked everything clearly too." Pan Longxiang straightened up. What they were going to do today was a sacrificial ceremony to appease the dead souls, making them suffer less and ascend to heaven, reincarnate or attain liberation sooner, depending on the souls themselves.

So Pan Longxiang had prepared many offerings, incense and paper money.

"By the way, I see the little snake shaman only brought a backpack. Are the shamans' outfits always so light and simple?" Pan Jianjun said while helping Pan Longxiang move things outside.

As they spoke, the two also walked outside. Pan Longxiang clearly saw the person standing beside Tan Xiao and almost spat out.

"Cough! Cough cough!" Pan Longxiang hit Pan Jianjun on the head in a posture similar to Lei Yong. Even if the form was different, anyone with eyes could see the great god's appearance hadn't changed. It was either a body double or possession.

The little snake shaman directly brought the sect's ancestral god with him, looking like they were going to perform the sacrificial ceremony together!

You still call this simple preparation? What more do you want!