Chapter 47

The grand examination is approaching.

There are more and more disciples on the martial arts field of the Qinghe branch, and one can even occasionally see the figures of hall masters and deacons.

This assessment concerns the distribution of benefits, and everyone wants to win a good ranking.

"Let's see who can stop me this time?"

Zhao Wei looked at the elixir in his hand, the corners of his mouth rising uncontrollably.

This elixir was sent by Kong Xiannian from the Huaqing Sect.

In the matter of killing Xu Hua, he helped Kong Xiannian a lot, and Kong Xiannian returned the favor by specifically returning to the sect to search for it after completing the mission, giving this spirit elixir to Zhao Wei.

This elixir is called the Diamond Pill.

It is rumored to be an elixir refined by a high-ranking Buddhist master, which is of great benefit to Eighth-Rank Bronze Bone Realm martial artists and is not inferior to some Seventh-Rank elixirs.

Although he paid for it with silver, he was still very satisfied to be able to buy this Diamond Pill.

"The Huaqing Sect is indeed a good place."

Elixirs like the Diamond Pill cannot be bought in Qinghe even with money.

This time, dealing with the Ghost Gui Ming Jiao, his subordinates suffered the most casualties, and even Deputy Hall Master Ying Liu lost his life, so the plan for the Hun Tian Yi Hall could only be temporarily shelved.

But none of this matters.

With this Diamond Pill, he might be able to reach the perfection of the Bronze Bone Realm and possess the strength to challenge the rudder master.

By then, he really wouldn't look down on a tiny Hun Tian Yi Hall.

He is determined to win this assessment!

The reason why the Tiandi Alliance has been able to rise so rapidly, apart from the concerted efforts of the three alliance masters, is inseparable from its aggressive assessment system.

In the words of Li Rui's previous life, it's that the promotion channels are smooth, so the people below naturally have enough motivation.

Each branch will start the assessment first, determining the ranking through both martial arts strength and contributions to the branch, which is ultimately reflected in the number on the waist token.

Deputy rudder masters, hall masters, deacons, and ordinary disciples must all participate; it can be said to be a major reshuffle.

Deputy rudder masters and rudder masters with high rankings can continue to participate in the subsequent assessment of the main rudder.

The highest can even become the fourth alliance master.

Translated, it means going from an employee to a partner.

Zhao Wei glanced at his waist token with the number "4."

"News has spread that there is one spot to enter the Huaqing Sect in Qinghe this time. The rudder master is too old and has already missed his chance; as long as I can get the second ranking, I can get the opportunity to be recommended."

Being able to go to the Huaqing Sect, naturally, no one is willing to practice in the tiny shell of the Tiandi Alliance.

Major sects like the Huaqing Sect value talent more; if you can't get in when you are young, there is no hope in this life.

Zhao Wei is a commoner by origin and was over thirty when he practiced martial arts, so naturally, there was no possibility of joining the Huaqing Sect.

Since there is such a rare opportunity now, he must seize it.

He tilted his head back and swallowed the Diamond Pill into his stomach.

"The people from the Huaqing Sect have come again; could it be that the matter of the Ghost Gui Ming Jiao has not yet subsided?"

Li Rui frowned and pondered.

After seeing the three of Zhu Yue that day, he specifically went to find Wang Zhao and Yang Yong.

Sure enough.

The three not only came to Qinghe and stayed at the Zhu family, but also went to the Tiandi Alliance and the Blood Tiger Gang, the two most top-tier forces in Qinghe, in one breath.

As for the detailed content of the conversation, no one knows.

Thinking about it, they must have promised some benefits to the Tiandi Alliance and the Blood Tiger Gang; otherwise, since the last incident, no one would be willing to be a sucker.

"Forget it, relying on oneself is the foundation."

He cannot control the wind and rain of the outside world; only by strengthening himself internally can he stand firm in the wind and rain.

As for the upcoming assessment.

He really doesn't take it to heart.

Now he has root bone, insight, and techniques; he really has no interest in participating in the bloody storm of the grand examination.

Zhang Yang's promise is tempting.

But the risk is also high.

Li Rui has lived for so many years, relying on the word "steady."

Being a grand consultant of the Civil and Martial Hall is nice, but the risks faced are also great, and one will be entangled in miscellaneous affairs; it is not as comfortable as the Hun Tian Yi Hall.

As long as he gets a decent ranking in the assessment, he will neither offend Zhang Yang nor be too prominent, attracting others to spy on him.

He picked up the Daoist scriptures again.

"Old man, I only want to cultivate immortality; don't bother me with worldly affairs."

On the other side.

Zhu family.

The three Huaqing Sect members gathered in the main hall of the Zhu family.

Han Qin spoke first: "The people have already been sent out; there should be news very soon."

He glanced calmly at Junior Sister Jiang, who was standing to the side.

If it weren't for Jiang Yan's forceful action this time, they wouldn't have been able to persuade two forces to join forces in just one day.

"Fierce."

Han Qin evaluated in his heart.

Previously, he didn't have much interaction with Jiang Yan; apart from her identity as Elder Jiang's daughter, he had no other understanding of her.

Now it seems that a tiger father truly has no dog daughter.

When they met last time, Jiang Yan was still Ninth-Rank, but the palm strike she revealed at the Tiandi Alliance clearly showed she was already the same as him, both Bronze Bone Realm martial artists.

This speed of advancement is truly terrifying.

Perhaps many years later, he will feel honored to have been on a mission with Jiang Yan.

Thinking of this, Han Qin couldn't help but chuckle a few times for no reason.

"Ahem, Junior Brother Zhu, you have lived in Qinghe since you were a child and are familiar with the situation here. Let's not be idle; let's go around and look for clues."

Zhu Yue nodded: "That's easy to say."

At this moment, Jiang Yan interjected: "Senior Brother Zhu, what is the situation with that old coachman from before?"

Zhu Yue was somewhat surprised; he didn't expect Jiang Yan, who was as clear as water, to be so concerned about an old coachman.

If Li Rui weren't seventy or eighty years old, he would definitely treat him as a love rival and then secretly eliminate him.

"I asked; he was indeed my family's coachman before. After redeeming himself, I don't know how he entered the ranks, and now he has become a hall master of the Qinghe branch of the Tiandi Alliance."

Han Qin was quite surprised.

Such a bizarre experience is rare.

But he didn't pay too much attention to it; a seventy-year-old martial artist who had entered the ranks was really not worth his attention.

Jiang Yan nodded slightly, lost in thought.

"What is his name?"

"Seems to be Li Rui."

Li Rui slowly closed "Nanhua True Interpretation."

"Too rigid is easy to break; combine hardness and softness."

The predecessor who founded the Bai Yuan Blade had a pure intention, following the path of brute force; the blade technique is fierce and domineering, open and closed, enveloping the opponent with violent blade momentum, and its power is immense.

But perhaps because of realizing the Dao in a Daoist temple, it also secretly contained a trace of softness.

Li Rui only figured it out after reading through the Daoist scriptures.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the improvement in insight.

"When things reach an extreme, they reverse; when things reach the bottom, they rise; extreme yin is extreme yang, extreme yang is extreme yin; when yin and yang communicate, the divine technique is accomplished."

A flash of realization crossed his heart.

All techniques in the world are created by others; even if they are very compatible with oneself, there will be cases of mismatch.

A thousand people, a thousand methods.

The situation of the predecessor who founded the Bai Yuan Blade must be very different from Li Rui's.

By comparison, Li Rui's temperament is more steady.

Rather than pursuing fierce strength, it is better to take a step back and follow the path of neutrality and peace.

Others seek money, power, and the martial path, while he seeks longevity.

(End of Chapter)