Chapter 56

On the ring.

Zhang Yang gritted his teeth and struggled to support.

"How is Zhao Wei so strong?"

It wasn't that he hadn't fought Zhao Wei, but now Zhao Wei's strength was more than forty percent greater than before, fierce to a mess.

No need to think.

He must have obtained some incredible opportunity.

Finally!

Zhang Yang was still found a flaw by Zhao Wei, forced to open his center with a saber, and then kicked off the ring.

"Not bad."

Tang Sheng nodded with satisfaction.

Zhao Wei looked to be only in his early thirties and had such strength; in the future, he might have a chance to break through to the Willow Sinew Realm.

"This person can be cultivated more."

He said to Hearing Dao Xiong on the side.

Hearing Dao Xiong nodded; he understood that with Tang Sheng's words, Zhao Wei was almost certainly the number one vice helmsman in the Qinghe branch.

A person of real power with a steady personality like Tang Sheng would turn every word into reality.

"Youth is good."

There is no such thing as a late bloomer in the world.

Those late bloomers just took the wrong path early on, or their talent was buried; even if they chased hard later, they couldn't reach their original height.

He started by practicing the spear, then switched to the saber, which led to today's achievements.

But if he had practiced the saber from the beginning, perhaps his achievements would be higher than now.

"The past cannot be chased."

Hearing Dao Xiong looked at the spirited Zhao Wei on the ring with emotion.

At this time, Tang Sheng turned to look at the three people from the Huaqing Sect.

"Three envoys, is there anyone in this branch that catches your eye?"

Han Qin naturally understood that Tang Sheng was urging them to determine the candidates for the Huaqing Sect competition.

After all, the ranking is only for reference; the final decision must be based on the Huaqing Sect's decision.

And the three of them now represented the Huaqing Sect.

He had no choice but to look at Jiang Yan.

Zhu Yue was the same.

Among the three, only Jiang Yan had the qualification to decide on such a major matter as the entrance quota.

Jiang Yan pondered and spoke slowly: "Vice Alliance Leader Tang, your alliance has many experts, so I will pick two for my father; I hope you will forgive any unfairness."

"Being favored by a noble person is their blessing; how can there be any unfairness?"

Tang Sheng's smile was warm.

Like a kind elder.

The reason he was like this was naturally because he knew the father of the woman in front of him was named Jiang Linxian.

In fact, he came specifically to see Jiang Linxian.

If he could get in touch with that Jiangdong Sword Immortal, many things in the Tiandi Alliance would become smooth.

Jiang Yan took out a note she had prepared long ago from her sleeve and handed it to Tang Sheng.

Tang Sheng pinched the note with two fingers, smiled slightly, and said loudly:

"The person who obtained the spot for the Huaqing Sect entrance examination this time is..."

He deliberately lengthened his voice.

Li Rui couldn't help but mutter.

This Vice Alliance Leader Tang should be very suitable to be a host.

"Zhao Wei!"

When Tang Sheng finally read the first name, a winner's smile appeared on Zhao Wei's face; he was undoubtedly the final winner of this branch's great examination.

"And there is one more person..."

Li Rui suddenly understood why so many people hated cliffhangers.

Everyone's heart was lifted.

Especially those young disciples.

Tang Sheng cast his gaze on someone in the crowd: "Liu Tong!"

Liu Tong's head went boom.

This was even more exciting than rolling a leopard in gambling.

He only felt a roar in his ears, and then he looked at his friend beside him in disbelief, confirming: "Is the person Alliance Leader Tang mentioned me?"

"You kid really hit the jackpot."

Liu Tong was shaken back and forth by several friends, and it took a long while for him to wake up.

"I can participate in the Huaqing Sect entrance examination!"

The corners of his mouth couldn't stop rising.

Liang He and Zhou Shulin looked at Liu Tong from afar, casting envious glances.

Although it was only a spot for the entrance examination, it was enough to make people jealous.

The Huaqing Sect competition spots were determined.

The branch great competition also completely came to an end.

Afterward, naturally, it was the popular cake-cutting session.

Two days later.

"Damn it, that guy surnamed Zhao managed the Discipline Hall, Civil and Martial Hall, and Medicine Hall in one go; the more I think about it, the angrier I get."

Wu Tu was cursing.

Earlier this morning, the results of the appointments had come down.

Zhao Wei, as expected, held great power.

Not only did he continue to manage the Discipline Hall, but he also added the Civil and Martial Hall and Medicine Hall; his power was second only to Dao Xiong.

In contrast, Zhang Yang appeared much more miserable.

He only managed to get the Reception Hall and the Hun Tian Yi Hall, two halls without much oil and water.

Ge Hong rose abruptly and managed the Loyalty Hall and four or five venues.

The veteran vice helmsman Qian managed the Dharma Transmission Hall and several other venues.

The most miserable was Zhou Rui, who became an idle Great Elder, worthy of being an upgraded version of the Hun Tian Yi Hall Master.

Wu Tu looked at Li Rui: "Brother Li, if I were you, I would at least get a position as Hall Master of the Loyalty Hall."

The Loyalty Hall is the place that manages personnel transfers.

The power is far greater than that of the Hun Tian Yi Hall.

Li Rui chuckled and didn't speak.

There is an old saying in Qinghe: it's easy to be an official if you have someone behind you.

Zhang Yang is now a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, so naturally, there's no need to think about the Great Offering of the Civil and Martial Hall promised before.

Li Rui is close to Zhang Yang and Wu Tu, so even if he became a hall master of other halls, he wouldn't be welcomed and would be tripped up everywhere; it's better to stay in the Hun Tian Yi Hall and save worry.

And he wasn't without gains.

"Brother Li, in the future, when our brothers go to the black market, you at least give a twenty percent discount; that's not too much, right?"

Wu Tu said with a cheeky face again.

He is an old Jianghu, how could he not see that Li Rui is advancing by retreating.

Rather than being a hall master who gets bullied, it's better to go to the black market to fish for oil and water and stay away from right and wrong.

He asked himself that if he were in Li Rui's position, he wouldn't be able to be so carefree, and things were handled beautifully.

Li Rui shrugged: "I'm just guarding the venue and collecting some handling fees."

Wu Tu rolled his eyes.

He came from the side-doors of Qinghe, so naturally, he knew the tricks of the black market; the oil and water were enough to paste his throat.

If you want to talk about the industries of the Tiandi Alliance, the most profitable one is the black market.

Back then, Hearing Dao Xiong spent a great price to snatch this piece of fat meat from the mouth of the Xuehu Gang.

Li Rui naturally knew this very well.

Hall Master of the Hun Tian Yi Hall plus a deacon of the black market is already the optimal configuration.

Hearing Dao Xiong has his own scale in his heart.

If you want more, you must pay the corresponding price, and Hearing Dao Xiong might not necessarily give it.

This kind of psychological game between people is the most testing of the heat.

Li Rui has been a groom for decades.

He has seen the faces of all kinds of people and knows these secret thoughts clearly.

Actually, to put it plainly, it's three words—"not greedy."

It sounds simple, but those who can truly do it are only two or three.

Li Rui is not lacking in talent or techniques now; the only thing he lacks is elixirs, so the best choice is naturally to be the Hall Master of the Medicine Hall.

But the vice helmsman in charge of the Medicine Hall is Zhao Wei, so even if he really became the Hall Master of the Medicine Hall, he's afraid he wouldn't get much benefit.

It's better to settle for the next best thing and choose the black market.

As far as he knows, there are also many small vendors in the black market who sell elixirs privately.

The quality is guaranteed, and the price is appropriate.

It is the best choice.

(End of chapter)