Wang Biyi stroked his beard and laughed, quietly enjoying the sight of everyone's expressions souring.
"You all think the imperial examinations are just about studying from books? Without a strong body, you might not even make it to the end.
I hope that in the coming days, you will rely on your own physical strength and perseverance to make this round trip every day.
Remember how you look now. Come spring, take another look at yourselves. The change will be so great you probably won't even believe it yourselves."
Wang Biyi shot a pointed look at a few of the more frail-looking scholars.
"Let's go! Time to experience these mountain stairs." Seeing their faces still contorting, Wang Biyi just smiled and started walking ahead alone.
Deng Yuanhang regularly practiced with the dart masters from the escort agency, so he was not intimidated by these mere stairs.
