Master Jinghai ""
The situation became extremely awkward.
Shu Fu was a woman who had taken the college entrance examination. Even twenty years after graduation, the memories engraved in her mind would not fade easily.
As for Master Jinghai, he was a sword - cultivation prodigy. He was born into an extremely wealthy family and was sent to the mountain gate by his family at a young age to study various sword - cultivation mental techniques. He had no interest in other academic books at all. As a result, he didn't have many formal cultural classes.
Because he didn't need them.
He didn't read much, yet he liked to put on airs and spout a few pompous remarks. Sometimes, he would misunderstand the meaning of words and use inappropriate language. However, before today, no one had ever pointed it out.
Everyone was kind - hearted.
Master Huaigu was not kind - hearted, but he was on the same side as Master Jinghai, so he naturally wouldn't embarrass him.
""
The whole place fell into complete silence. You could even hear a pin drop. The atmosphere became rather delicate for a moment.
Finally, the Sect Leader showed his superior skills. As if he hadn't heard anything just now, he calmly continued,
"Then, dear peak masters. Regarding the matter of opening the Xianyun Platform, I'd like to share my thoughts first. What do you think?"
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief and agreed one after another.
""
Master Jinghai's face changed several times. In the end, he didn't make things difficult for Liu Ruyi anymore and reluctantly squeezed out a "yes" between his teeth.
He had a hunch that the new disciple taken in by Jiang Xuesheng was not a demon, but definitely not an ordinary person either.
The three direct disciples of Yaoguang Peak basically accounted for half of the oddballs in the sect. As for the fourth one, it was very likely that she would outshine the others and become the king of oddballs.
In such an occasion, how could an ordinary person care about idioms?
Just as the Sect Leader said, there was actually only one major event at the Jiuhua Sect's meeting today, which was the enrollment examination of the Xianyun Platform.
The Xianyun Platform was an extraordinary and mysterious place.
It was elusive, and its location was a mystery. It was usually nowhere to be found. It opened once every sixty years and was the exclusive way for the Jiuhua Sect to recruit new disciples. Well, not exactly recruit, but the way for people to enter the sect.
As long as one could ascend the Xianyun Platform and pass the Qingyun Path, they could become a disciple of the Jiuhua Sect.
The "Qingyun Path" was a general term for the entrance examination of the Jiuhua Sect. It was usually divided into three levels, and each time, three elders would set the questions respectively to ensure fairness, credibility, and no deception.
This time, Master Jinghai and Master Huaigu gathered here to plead with the Sect Leader to become the question - setters for this enrollment examination. Only by mastering the power to set questions could they recruit high - quality students who met their requirements.
As for Master Danlin of Dongming Peak, she was the only medical cultivator among the sect's elders. Naturally, she would set questions every year to recruit medical students.
If you substitute modern thinking, this plot is quite easy to understand.
By the way, if one only wanted to be an outer - sect disciple, to strengthen their body, prolong their lifespan, and learn some basic knowledge and spells, they didn't have to go through the test of the Qingyun Path. They only needed to be recognized by the peak master. For example, Fangfei, as long as Jiang Xuesheng had a word with Master Danlin and the master had no objections, she could directly report to Dongming Peak.
Dongming Peak had always been kind - hearted. Every day, there were a constant stream of young disciples from ordinary backgrounds with the aspiration to learn. After they had completed their studies, they would leave like a flowing stream, spreading across the country to help the common people.
However, to enter the inner sect and even become the direct disciple of a peak elder and inherit the elder's mantle, one generally had to pass the Qingyun Path and enter the Jiuhua Sect in an upright manner.
Since Jiang Xuesheng became the elder of Yaoguang Peak, he had taken in three direct disciples at once, and all three of them entered the sect without taking the entrance examination. Due to their strong strength, ten Qingyun Paths would not be enough for them to conquer. Master Huaigu had never found an opportunity to pick on them. He knew in his heart that he couldn't find a single disciple of such quality even if he searched high and low. Picking on them would only bring humiliation to himself.
There are lemon trees and lemon fruits. I'm the only one under the lemon tree.
Rarely did he meet someone as vulnerable as Shu Fu. Finally, he didn't have to be envious. Naturally, he wanted to take advantage of the situation and gain an upper hand in front of Jiang Xuesheng.
But Shu Fu was not an ordinary person, which was beyond his knowledge.
I think Shu Fu can do well in the exam.
Sect Leader Qiu and the elders bickered for a while. It was obvious that he didn't really want Master Jinghai and Master Huaigu to control the examination.
But Jiang Xuesheng didn't say a word. Master Bailian simply said "yes". And the representatives from two other peaks didn't even show up, looking like they didn't care at all. The Sect Leader felt that he couldn't handle the situation.
"Everyone, how about this,"
He had a sudden idea and proposed a compromise. "Uncle Jinghai and Uncle Huaigu will jointly design one level, Junior Sister Danlin will design one level, and I'll design the last level. What do you think?"
Master Jinghai and Master Huaigu exchanged a glance, understood the Sect Leader's intention, and didn't insist anymore. "Thank you, Sect Leader."
"As for the form of the examination..."
The Sect Leader looked up and gave Shu Fu a meaningful look.
Shu Fu understood his hint and voluntarily lowered her head and said, "Dear masters, I'll wait outside the hall first. You can discuss it slowly."
On the other side, Qi Yexin and Yun Ying were also looking at each other from afar, communicating with their eyes.
In the Jiuhua Sect, they were like the male and female student council presidents of Hogwarts. They cared about the new disciples as much as the elders.
Qi Yexin: I'll send her to Yaoguang Peak.
Yun Ying: According to your temper, you should send her to the lecture hall and let her live with other outer - sect disciples, waiting for the Xianyun Platform trial. Letting her live on Yaoguang Peak would go against your sense of 'fairness', wouldn't it?
Qi Yexin: The situation has changed. Grand - Uncle is up to no good and may deliberately make things difficult for her.
Yun Ying agreed. "Alright. As long as you're happy, senior brother."
Qi Yexin: You don't really think so?
Yun Ying: No. Grand - Uncle will definitely make things difficult for her. I'm just thinking that the disciple favored by Master Tanhua probably won't be made difficult by others. Instead, she'll probably make things difficult for others.
""
Qi Yexin couldn't help but glare at her, thinking that this usually steady junior sister was really being stupid.
No matter how unique Shu Fu was, she was just a newbie who had just entered the sect. Master Huaigu could crush her as easily as crushing an ant.
Even if he didn't want to take harsh action because of Jiang Xuesheng's face, it wouldn't be difficult for him to instigate a few outer - sect disciples to bully her.
This "Grand - Uncle" had high seniority and excellent alchemy skills, but his moral character left much to be desired. He might really do such a thing.
Qi Yexin: I'll never let such a thing happen.
Yun Ying: I think you're overthinking it. That's why some disciples always call you 'dad' and complain that you meddle in everything.
Qi Yexin ""
He glared at Yun Ying coldly again, then stepped forward and said, "I'll see you off, junior sister."
"Hey, you can't call her junior sister,"
Master Huaigu interrupted him sternly. "Whether she can stay in the Jiuhua Sect is still up in the air." After saying that, he glanced at Jiang Xuesheng triumphantly. "Tanhua, am I right?"
"Right,"
Jiang Xuesheng nodded calmly. "If she can't stay, I'll just take her away. It's not a big deal."
Master Huaigu
Sect Leader
Sect Leader: "No, Tanhua. Calm down."
"Are you joking, Sect Leader? When have you ever seen me lose my temper?"
Jiang Xuesheng said with a gentle smile. "After I leave, please handle the affairs of Yaoguang Peak on my behalf, Zhiyuan. Take care."
Sect Leader: "No. What good will it do you to exhaust me?"
Also, why is it always me who gets hurt in the end when you all have a feud?
The Sect Leader felt extremely exhausted and thought, "I don't want to be the Sect Leader anymore!"
Jiang Xuesheng didn't care about the Sect Leader's exhaustion. He didn't care about the Sect Leader at all; he only cared about himself.
Seeing Qi Yexin step forward, Jiang Xuesheng knew this junior nephew's character very well. He wasn't worried at all. He calmly took a sip of tea, then looked up and said casually, "Fine. I still have some important matters to discuss with the Sect Leader. Junior Nephew Qi, then I'll trouble you to go on this errand."
Shu Fu keenly realized that the so - called "important matters" were mostly related to the changes that had taken place in Qingcheng. This matter involved the Honghu clan and was inseparable from Liu Ruyi. So Liu Ruyi had to be present.
However, this wasn't something a newbie like her should worry about.
Therefore, she didn't pry further. She just lowered her eyes meekly and bowed respectfully, saying, "This junior will take his leave."
Since she hadn't officially joined the sect yet, in front of the Sect Leader and the elders, she didn't refer to herself as a "disciple", thinking she had shown enough respect and courtesy.
Even though Jiang Xuesheng had a high status and was willing to support her, Shu Fu didn't intend to act arrogantly under his protection.
It was his business that this industry giant treated her well and was willing to protect her.
But she had to stay sober and mustn't indulge in his favor and indulgence, forgetting herself and becoming arrogant just because of it. She had to know her own place.
Jiang Xuesheng was Jiang Xuesheng, and Shu Fu was Shu Fu. Without Jiang Xuesheng, she would only be easily defeated.
Whether it was Jiang Ruoshui or Shu Fu, they were still nothing at present.
The powerful backer was always there. If she relied on him and became useless, it would be a great loss.
This was another reason why she decided to participate in the test.
Jiang Xuesheng was really very confident in Qi Yexin and let him take Shu Fu out of the main hall alone. Fangfei was squatting at the door, waiting boredly. She originally wanted to go with them, but looking at Qi Yexin's upright face, she couldn't bring herself to say, "I'm worried." So she reluctantly watched Shu Fu leave.
Not only them, but Shu Fu herself was also very confident.
Goodness gracious! This was the man who died for the female lead in the original novel, and it had nothing to do with love. It was purely out of morality. In that old - fashioned romantic novel, it was simply moving and so pure that it was heart - warming.
Shu Fu looked at him as if he were a strengthened version of Fangfei.
Qi Yexin had a cold personality and always kept to himself. He rarely spent time alone with his junior brothers and sisters. Being stared at by her, this proper "dean" felt a bit uncomfortable and actually became unusually embarrassed.
He was not good at words and thought it would be too impolite to keep silent all the time, so he forced a conversation, "You learn swordsmanship?"
"Not formally."
Shu Fu wasn't afraid of him at all and frankly admitted, "This sword is called Gu Guang. It was left by my mother. Unfortunately, I'm not very talented, and my swordsmanship is poor. I'm not worthy of it yet."
"This is..."
Qi Yexin's calm eyes fell on the sword and he seemed to be thinking. "This sword is quite special."
Of course it is! Shu Fu rolled her eyes inwardly.
Anyway, this was the token of love between the male and female leads in the original novel.
Qi Yexin had a face that seemed to have suffered from heartbreak and a frosty white head that made people have wild imaginations. But in essence, he was a straight - laced man who had nothing to do with romance. He knew nothing about the sad and passionate love story behind this sword. He stared intently and conducted a thorough academic study. Finally, he slowly said, "Junior Sister, come with me."
Shu Fu: "..."
What's this extra drama?
However, Qi Yexin was neither greedy for money nor lustful. Even in his cultivation, he was steady and had no excessive desires. He never took shortcuts. There was really no need to worry that he had any ulterior motives. Although Shu Fu was surprised, she didn't suspect much and simply followed him.
Then, Qi Yexin took her to a quiet and deserted grove and gave her a...
"Five - year College Entrance Examination, Three - year Simulation"?
Oh, no.
It should be "How to Accelerate Cultivation Progress from Five Years to Three Years with a Treasure that Can Absorb the Essence of the Sun and the Moon".
Shu Fu stared blankly at this overly straightforward title and then turned to look at this equally straightforward senior brother. She asked blankly, "For me?"
"For you."
Qi Yexin looked normal and explained flatly, "Gu Guang means the light of the sun and the moon. This sword resonates with the sun and the moon and can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to help you cultivate. I don't know where you got it, but since it has recognized you as its master, there must be a reason."
He paused and then said, "Others will teach you other things. This mental method will be useful to you. Keep it."
Shu Fu opened the scroll and flipped through it. She asked incredulously, "Did you write this, senior brother?"
"Yes."
Qi Yexin admitted without hesitation.
"This isn't good."
Shu Fu felt even more incredulous and subconsciously declined, "I haven't officially joined the sect yet. How can I accept your painstaking work?"
Qi Yexin said, "It doesn't matter. I have many more. I'm not showing special favor to you. I just can't bear to see a good sword being wasted. You don't have to think too much."
To prove that he wasn't lying, he immediately took out a series of cultivation textbooks from his dimensional storage bag, such as "Two - year Introduction to Fire - type Spells", "Three - year Advancement in Five - element Formations", "Avoid These Detours from Foundation Building to Core Formation", and "Beware of the Five Major Myths about Thunder Tribulations".
The original titles in the book were even longer. These were all simplified in Shu Fu's mind.
Shu Fu: "..."
Oh my god, this is so amazing.
If senior brother were to travel back in time, he would definitely be the new king of the education circle in the 21st century.
So why did Gu Guang break?
Why did senior brother die?
Why did the male and female leads have a happy ending?
This world is just unreasonable.
Suddenly, a surge of grief and indignation welled up in Shu Fu's heart. She tightened her face and seriously turned to Qi Yexin and said, "Thank you for your kindness, senior brother. But I'll come to receive this mental method from you after I pass the Qingyun Road."
Qi Yexin was stunned. He didn't expect this little girl to be so stubborn and not accept others' kindness at all.
And what Shu Fu was thinking was that Qi Yexin had clearly taken her side this time. If she revealed the mental method during the trial, it might implicate him and make Master Huaigu target him. His life was full of hardships, and he had this huge "flag" of "dying for the female lead". It was better for him not to make too many enemies.
She couldn't bear his life and his kindness for now.
Just as Shu Fu was worried about Qi Yexin, Qi Yexin was also looking at her worriedly.
He thought that this young girl was so independent and self - reliant. She must have never been loved and was used to taking on everything by herself, so she was reluctant to accept others' kindness.
Just like him when he was young.
If he hadn't met the Sect Leader, he might still be like this now.
Thinking of this, Qi Yexin filled in a sad and tear - jerking backstory for Shu Fu in his mind. His eyes softened, looking like a three - hundred - year - old father.
Shu Fu happened to look up at this moment and met his kind eyes. For a moment, both of them were stunned.
Because in each other's eyes, they saw the pure love like that of a father.
Junior Sister Qi Yexin has suffered so much. I must protect her well and not let Master Huaigu harm her.
Senior Brother Shu Fu has suffered so much. I must protect him well and not let Master Huaigu harm him.
Shu Fu, Qi Yexin ""
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