TLDR;
This episode of Tale of Herding God introduces Qin Mu's arrival in the capital and his journey to the Imperial Academy. He demonstrates his skills as a healer in Flower Lane, attracting attention and making a name for himself. Meanwhile, he prepares to take the Imperial Academy Entrance Examination, facing challenges and uncovering hidden agendas.
- Qin Mu arrives in the capital and is directed to the Imperial Academy.
- He showcases his healing abilities in Flower Lane, gaining recognition as a miracle healer.
- Qin Mu prepares for the Imperial Academy Entrance Examination, facing challenges and uncovering hidden agendas.
Skip Intro [2:40]
The episode starts with Qin Mu arriving in a room that seems to belong to a girl, where he is greeted by someone from the Dance Hall. He expresses his gratitude and asks for the Patriarch to be informed of his arrival in the capital. He learns that the Patriarch is the Grand Preceptor of the Imperial Academy in Yankang Nation, a crucial position overseeing the academy's scholars.
Meeting the Grand Preceptor [3:52]
Qin Mu is informed that he needs to pass tests to be admitted to the Imperial Academy and become one of the Imperial Academy Scholars. He learns that in the past, even those accepted under special circumstances were at least at the Five Luminaries Realm, while he is still at the Spirit Embryo Realm. He has only three days left before the Grand Examination.
Unlocking the Five Luminaries Divine Treasury [6:03]
Qin Mu is seen playing a musical instrument, blending the Five Tones with endless possibilities. He uses Zen Sect martial arts to play the instrument, impressing the ladies. His music's deity-demon-zen tones twist everyone's mind, sending them into madness. He triggers the Fire Luminary power from the Five Luminaries Divine Treasury.
Miracle Healer in Flower Lane [11:08]
Qin Mu begins treating people in Flower Lane, achieving great results. He provides a prescription to an old lady from the Prince Heir's Residence, curing her chronic illness with just one dose. People start calling him the Miracle Healer in Flower Lane. He even helps exotic beasts by teaching them Creation Spirit Arts to forge a Spirit Embryo.
Confrontation and Diagnosis [13:30]
A pharmacist questions Qin Mu's methods, criticizing the cheap medicines he prescribes. Qin Mu then diagnoses the pharmacist, revealing that his body is full of toxins due to years of working with medicine without refining his medical arts. He warns the pharmacist that his condition is incurable and he may only have a few years to live if he keeps his temper in check.
Imperial Academy Entrance Examination [15:59]
Qin Mu continues treating patients, testing his pharmacology knowledge. He learns that the Imperial Academy is on Jade Mountain, where the Dragon Vein Energy of the Nine Dragons Mountain Range gathers. He sees the Academy wants to use the Dragon Vein Energy to help scholars with their cultivation.
Journey to the Imperial Academy [16:57]
Qin Mu and other scholars head to the Imperial Academy for the Grand Examination. He meets Wei Yong, who is also from Jiangling. They learn that Jiangling scholars heading for the exam were attacked, and the Imperial Academy is offering them help. Qin Mu discovers that the Imperial Academy gives out ten special spots each year, admitting junior scholars outside the usual rules, which is his first challenge.