Chapter 56 51: Senior Brother, I Was Wrong
As expected, Wang Yongnian passed the assessment with medium talent, while the royal descendants Wei Letian and Wei Xiaoyun both possessed superior talent.
All seven individuals from Kyoto Prefecture who came to seek mentorship passed the assessment.
Suddenly, the pressure previously burdening those children was completely lifted.
Many who lacked confidence in themselves also lost the tense expression on their faces.
"So powerful, the people from Kyoto Prefecture who came to seek mentorship this time have astonishing talents!"
"Two of exceptional talent, four of superior talent, one of medium talent, how come so many people with peerless talents appeared at once?"
"There are also three young ladies who seem to be with them, I wonder what their results will be?"
At this moment, it was the turn of the three Hua sisters, and Chen Yi and the others stopped congratulating each other and turned their attention to them instead.
Hua Youxiang, who showed no fear, was the first to step forward.
"From Chuan Mansion, Hua Youxiang, also known as 'Er Hua' in the Martial World."
"Medium talent, possessing innate talent for Sword Dao, passed the assessment."
This result made Hua Youxiang overjoyed, and she happily ran to Chen Yi and his group.
"Good brother, from now on we'll be from the same sect haha..."
"Congratulations."
Next was Hua Yourong, who was pushed forward by Hua Xianzi.
Barely taking two steps, her face turned red with panic and she stuttered:
"From Chuan Mansion, Hua, Hua Yourong."
Her voice was barely audible.
Fortunately, Xiao Xuanzhen could hear her, and directly stated: "Superior talent, with an aura of elixir mist, assessment passed."
However, Hua Yourong seemed as if she hadn't heard the good news and continued to stand there in a daze, looking down.
Fortunately, Hua Xianzi, who knew her personality, quickly came forward to apologize: "My younger sister has been shy since childhood; I hope for your understanding."
Xiao Xuanzhen glanced at her, and for the first time, a smile appeared on his cold face.
"It's fine, it's good that you're together."
Then, he announced that Hua Xianzi had passed the assessment.
"Exceptional talent, possessing innate spiritual energy, special bloodline, with an aura of elixir cloud!"
Sss!
Such talent shook everyone present.
Although two individuals with exceptional talent had already appeared, there were differences among the three main criteria used for assessment.
Lin Xueru had two, and Chen Yi only had one for Sword Dao.
But Hua Xianzi satisfied all three.
Not only did she possess innate spiritual energy and a special bloodline, but her talent for Alchemy Dao was a level higher than Hua Yourong's "elixir mist," reaching the assessment of "elixir cloud."
"With such geniuses here, even if we are admitted into the Grand Void Sect, I fear we will just fade into the background."
"Yes, it's terrifying."
Even Chen Yi did not expect that the three sisters he had chanced upon would all pass the assessment.
Er Hua Hua Youxiang's medium talent in Sword Dao, and Hua Yourong and Hua Xianzi's superior and exceptional talents.
Each one more amazingly gifted than the last.
Moreover, the latter two both had talents in Alchemy Dao.
As far as Chen Yi knew, the probability of someone having a talent for Alchemy Dao was even lower than for Sword Dao.
They were truly special among the specials.
Especially in the Wei Dynasty, which favored Martial Arts, most were more passionate about Martial Arts.
Even if one had a talent for Alchemy Dao without joining a Taoist sect to cultivate, there were few opportunities to leverage that talent advantage.
All these factors made cultivators with talents for Alchemy Dao even rarer.
If the Elixir Peak of the Grand Void Sect knew about this, they would surely be eager to take them in.
When Hua Xianzi led Hua Yourong over, Hua Youxiang greeted them with a cheerful laugh, chattering away in the Chuan Mansion accent.
"Big sister, third sister, your talents are too frightening."
"But why do you two have talents in Alchemy Dao, while I am the only one with a Sword Dao talent?"
"Indeed, the most suitable path for me, Er Hua, is that of the wandering swordsman, upholding justice with my blade."
"In that case, you two prepare various elixirs for me. I, Er Hua, guarantee that when I roam the Martial World, I'll even carry your share, how's that?"
Fairy Hua Xianzi gently reprimanded her, smiled at Chen Yi and the others who had passed the test before them, and then quietly stood aside with her sister to wait.
However, she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
At least she no longer had to worry about having no opportunity to repay Chen Yi's kindness and favor.
...
At this moment, Sun Daofu, who was watching the test from the Taihe Hall at the back, had a smile as radiant as flowers on his face.
He pinched the beard on his chin, seemingly oblivious as he plucked out a few strands.
"The pill energy is like mist, like clouds, talents in Alchemy Dao of the highest grade, this is a blessing from the Sect for my Dan Peak lineage to rise!"
Next to him, Pang Kuan cast a sidelong glance at him, quite displeased by his smugness, and couldn't help but throw a damper on it.
"The girl with superior talent is one thing, but this one with the highest grade still has innate spiritual energy, and that peculiar Wood Spirit Bloodline."
"Such a bloodline talent is extremely suitable for practicing the Grand Void Path."
"Grand Void Path?" Sun Daofu's smile froze. Coming to his senses, he puffed his beard and glared, "Who would dare?!"
"Oh?" Pang Kuan gathered his bulky muscles and chuckled: "Grand Void Sect is led by the Sect Leader. If he says the word, would you dare not listen?"
This remark was purely to pressure Sun Zamao.
The Grand Void Sect had a long heritage, and each peak's masters had different inheritances. Typically, they would prioritize the disciples' natural talents.
For a disciple like Fairy Hua Xianzi with such exceptional Alchemy Dao talent, if nothing unexpected occurs, Sect Leader Xiao would also agree to have her become Sun Zamao's disciple.
But Sun Daofu was in a hurry.
The last disciple who had received the "Pill Energy Like Clouds" assessment was nearly three hundred years ago.
Now, having finally encountered one, he was determined not to let a talented disciple, so suitable for Alchemy Dao practice, enter any other peaks.
"Even if the Sect Leader were here, I would stand my ground; such Alchemy Dao talent is most suitable for entering my Dan Peak!"
"Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely have her enter Dan Peak!"
"Is that so?" Just then, Gu Tiangang appeared in the hall, smilingly looking at him, "What if I disagree?"
Sun Daofu was about to retort, but upon recognizing the person, he swiftly changed his tone: "Gu, Senior Brother Gu, what do you mean by this?"
"Playing dumb with the old Taoist? I have just returned from Kyoto Prefecture, and I'm short of one personal disciple."
Gu Tiangang sat in the highest seat, his face still wearing a smile, and it was very brilliant.
Sun Zamao, five bottles of Qi Nourishing Pills a year, right?
And you only gave over twenty bottles, right?
Heh, let's see if the old Taoist will dare this time!
"You say, if I propose to our master to take that lass as a disciple, do you think he will agree?"
"This," Sun Daofu turned slightly pale, "Brother, you... why bother?"
"Why bother?" Gu Tiangang's tone changed, and he scolded:
"You old Zamao, previously involved in the joint name sending the old Taoist to Kyoto Prefecture, and also evading and obstructing everywhere, preventing the old Taoist from recruiting disciples. Now you are asking the old Taoist why?"
Evading?
Sun Daofu chuckled bitterly in his heart. He had been following the rules of the Sect, where was the evasion?
And about recruiting disciples, it was clearly Senior Brother Gu himself who was unwilling before.
As for the joint letter... never mind, letting him vent is also fine.
Nowadays, the most important thing is still that disciple!
Gu Tiangang ranted for a quarter of an hour, before finally easing up.
"Tell me, how much is a disciple with the 'Pill Energy Like Clouds' talent worth?"
"If you make the old Taoist satisfied, I'll let this slide just this once, otherwise... Humph!"
Sun Daofu's expression changed rapidly, the spectacle causing Pang Kuan, who was watching the drama unfold, to not hide his amusement.
He knew that once Gu Zamao returned, there would certainly be a settling of accounts.
And now, has it not come?
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