Chapter 81

Xu Yang successfully found Xu Qing and the other two.

"Brother, you have become a Martial Licentiate!" Xu Qing was extremely excited.

With a C-Middle grade in lifting the lock, the Martial Licentiate is a sure thing, and there will be no accidents.

Zhou Xia and Xu Lan had similar reactions, with smiles hanging on their faces all the time.

"Let’s send Cousin Zhou Xia back first, and then we will go home."

Far from the school field, Xu Yang said.

Although the city is not chaotic, there are many people coming out today, and it is inevitable for Zhou Xia, a woman, to encounter danger. It’s just a matter of walking a few more steps.

"No... no need, I will go back by myself. There is still the second level tomorrow. Ah Yang, you hurry back to rest and keep your spirits up." Zhou Xia’s tone was somewhat unnatural.

"Cousin, did something happen at home?" Xu Yang’s voice sank.

His five senses were keen, and he could naturally capture the strangeness in Zhou Xia’s tone.

Plus, he didn't have time to practice martial arts, and he didn't have time to go to his uncle’s house. It should be said that he wanted to send his cousin back, and his cousin should be happy.

"No... nothing." Zhou Xia’s tone became flustered.

She didn't expect that she just hesitated for a moment, and Xu Yang noticed the abnormality.

"Okay, then I will go and see for myself."

Xu Yang didn't ask further. Whether something happened, he would know after taking a look.

"Okay, I will tell you, but after you know, don't be impulsive."

Zhou Xia’s tone softened and said: "Actually, it’s about Dad. You refused the Huang family repeatedly, and they might have been angry at him because of this. Now he is no longer an accountant in the Huang family, but was sent out to be a small shopkeeper. He has been quite decadent recently."

"Dad is worried that you will have a conflict with the Huang family after you know, so he doesn't want you to know about this."

"They are actually so excessive and unreasonable!" Xu Yang’s voice was slightly cold.

He had always been worried that his matter with the Huang family would make his eldest uncle, who was caught in the middle, difficult. He didn't expect that it wasn't difficult, but direct suppression and anger.

Eldest Uncle Zhou Shunchang followed the Huang family before they rose to power, and lived in poverty for half his life. It was not easy for the Huang family to get better, and life was better, but the Huang family actually began to treat his eldest uncle harshly because of his matter, unloading the millstone to kill the donkey.

For such a family, it was fortunate that Lu Ren appeared back then, making the Huang family look down on him; otherwise, the end would also be a falling out.

"It’s even more excessive than this. That Second Master Huang framed Dad, saying that the accounts he made had problems, and wanted to drive Dad out of the Huang family directly. It was Fifth Master Huang who helped speak good words, so Dad could continue to stay in the Huang family."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xia was also somewhat angry.

Not to mention unloading the millstone to kill the donkey, but also splashing dirty water. If Zhou Shunchang left the Huang family with a bad reputation, his reputation for a lifetime would be gone.

"Don't tell Eldest Uncle about what I know for now. After the Martial Exam ends, I will solve this matter."

Xu Yang sent Zhou Xia to the vicinity and didn't go to Zhou Shunchang’s house.

He had no intention of dealing with this matter now, but after the Martial Exam ends, this matter must be given an explanation.

He had already repaid the favor he owed the Huang family, but the Huang family hadn't repaid the favor they owed his eldest uncle clearly. This matter must be sought for justice.

"Ah Yang, don't mess around. Dad doesn't want you to have trouble with the Huang family. In that way, you will bear the same bad reputation as that Lu Ren." Zhou Xia was somewhat flustered.

How can a martial artist like Xu Yang solve it? Of course, it is to fight directly to the Huang family.

Xu Yang shook his head: "Don't worry, I won't mess around."

Hearing this, Zhou Xia breathed a sigh of relief.

Pushing open the door, she saw her father walking back and forth, looking anxious.

Seeing Zhou Xia come back, Zhou Shunchang first confirmed that Xu Yang didn't come, then hurriedly said: "Xia, how did Ah Yang do?"

Facing her father’s expectant eyes, Zhou Xia said: "His grade is C-Middle."

C-Middle?

Zhou Shunchang was flushed with excitement: "C-Middle, it’s actually C-Middle. With this grade, the Martial Licentiate is a sure thing. Good, good, my nephew is also a Martial Licentiate now."

"Ah Yang has made progress. After a hundred years, when I go down to see your aunt, I will have the face to see her."

"It’s a pity, it’s a pity that the Huang family doesn't recognize the gold and jade; otherwise, he would definitely be able to help the Huang family go to a higher level."

At this moment, he only felt sorry for the Huang family and didn't gloat. Having followed the Huang family for many years, what he wanted most was to develop the Huang family into a truly big family in Qingyuan.

"You wait for me here for a while."

Xu Yang took Xu Qing and Xu Lan and didn't immediately hurry back to White Stone Square, but came to Weiyuan Hall.

Borrowing Lin Cheng’s name, he had to give an explanation.

"Senior Brother Xu!"

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xu."

All the way, amidst the greetings of the Weiyuan Hall disciples, Xu Yang came to Lin Cheng’s courtyard.

Xu Yang stepped forward and cupped his hands: "Disciple greets Master."

Lin Cheng lay on the recliner, holding a cattail fan in his hand, and said: "Your performance today is not bad, and there is a certain possibility of ascending the dragon. But in the battle tomorrow, remember to strike first and don't be afraid of killing people."

"As long as you succeed in ascending the dragon, even if you kill the direct descendants of the four great families, they won't dare to retaliate."

His tone had some appreciation. Xu Yang being able to obtain a C-Middle grade, even he was somewhat surprised.

Although he gave three Qi-Nourishing Pills, the help was not great.

What he was most worried about was that Xu Yang would be timid and afraid of causing trouble tomorrow, and would be blasted off the arena by others before he could use the Wind-Thunder Force.

Xu Yang cupped his hands: "Disciple will strictly follow Master’s teachings."

"I hope you listen to it."

Lin Cheng didn't have much hope for this. If this kind of personality could be changed in two or three sentences, he wouldn't have a headache.

"You don't go home to keep your spirits up, what are you looking for me for?"

Xu Yang said: "Today the exam ended, and the Cao family was the first to come to me, wanting me to join the Cao family as a follower for Cao Rong to enter the sect. I was unwilling, but didn't dare to offend them, so I borrowed Master’s name, saying that I had already joined the Lin family."

"Later, several other families came, and I used this as an excuse to decline. I hope Master will forgive me."

Lin Cheng was silent for a while, then said: "What conditions did the Cao family offer you?"

"Fifty taels of silver a month, a courtyard in the inner city, marrying a daughter of the direct line, secret martial arts, and guaranteeing that I will definitely ascend the dragon."

Lin Cheng was silent again, his mouth twitching somewhat.

How cautious must this kid be to be able to endure not agreeing when the Cao family offered such good conditions.

If someone had offered him such conditions when he was young, let alone being a follower for a genius who hoped to win the first place, even calling him Dad would be fine.

The dragon ascent quota, every time the exam is held, I don't know how many people have lost their lives for this quota.

Mud can't be supported on the wall.

Such good conditions were not agreed to, which means how many detours must be taken.

"Do you know the power of the Cao family in the sect?" Lin Cheng said.

Xu Yang shook his head: "I don't know."

Lin Cheng’s mouth twitched again. He didn't know the power of the Cao family in the sect at all? He didn't know how good the conditions offered by the Cao family were, so it’s no wonder he could resist the temptation.

"Okay, I already know. I won't expose you, go."

Lin Cheng waved his hand, not caring about Xu Yang borrowing his name, and even promised to help cover it up.

Xu Yang bowed: "Disciple thanks Master, Disciple goodbye!"

The next day, amidst three drum beats, the second level of the Martial Exam began.

The chief official of the exam, the county magistrate, walked out from behind the desk, came to the front of the high platform, swept his eyes over all the candidates, and swept over the people on the observation platforms on several sides: "Martial Exam, actual combat battle, fists and feet have no eyes, life and death depend on fate, retaliation afterwards, copying the family and exterminating the clan."

This is the most important rule of the exam: no retaliation afterwards.

Otherwise, every time the Martial Exam is held, I don't know how many deaths and injuries there will be. If everyone retaliates, it would have been chaotic long ago.

Of course, rules are things that have always bound the weak. If you really believe it and kill someone from the four great families on the stage, see if you will be retaliated against.

The county magistrate also announced several rules: if the opponent admits defeat, you must stop immediately, otherwise the exam qualification will be cancelled; falling off the arena is a loss; you cannot use poison, otherwise the exam qualification will be cancelled; fainting is a loss...

Finally, the county magistrate raised his voice again: "This official received instructions last night that the dragon ascent quota for this exam will take the top sixty."

"Now this official announces that the exam for this session begins. I wish all candidates good luck in martial arts..."

The whole field was in an uproar.

Generally, the dragon ascent quota only takes the top fifty. This time, ten quotas were added, and some candidates who originally had no hope immediately became high-spirited and raised a strong fighting spirit.

This exam only had over 160 people participating. As long as 100 people are eliminated, the remaining 60 people all have a chance to ascend the dragon.

Xu Yang stood in the team and found that several candidates were calm, obviously knowing the news in advance.

At the same time, the county magistrate retreated, and several invigilators walked out from the high platform and came to several arenas.

A large box had already been placed on the arena. After the invigilator went on stage, he shook the large box a few times and then shouted: "Candidates go on stage to draw lots."

"Candidates of Group C come here to draw lots."