Chapter 236

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed.

Spring was ending, and the First Season Assessment officially began.

As for the assessment members, there were three in total.

The first was Lin Ya, the Spirit Field Guardian.

The second was Xu Zhangqing, in charge of assessing planting.

The third was Luo Bucheng, in charge of weighing Spirit Rice.

Yes, the Formal Disciple who came to weigh Spirit Rice this time was actually still Luo Bucheng.

It's hard not to believe this person pulled strings.

It's been over three years, nearly four.

Although he has Dual Spirit Roots, he hasn't made much progress in recent years.

The only change was advancing from Qi Refining Early Stage to Qi Refining Middle Stage.

At this moment, the three stood separately on the Spirit Field Ridges.

All around were Outer Disciples with eyes full of anticipation.

"Senior Brother Xu worked so hard, I must succeed in promotion!"

"Well said, we can't betray Senior Brother Xu's trust!"

"This is my third assessment, under Senior Brother Xu's guidance I'll absolutely succeed!"

Hearing the surrounding people mention "Senior Brother Xu" in every other breath, Luo Bucheng raised an eyebrow.

He had never encountered such a situation.

Previous Formal Disciples were rarely praised by Outer Disciples.

Not having your family insulted was already considered good.

But this time, it was truly an eye-opener.

Moreover, what shocked Luo Bucheng most was actually the Spirit Rice in the First Grade Spirit Field.

He had come to the Outer Perimeter to harvest many times, and had very rich experience.

From the Spirit Rice's growth he could tell the final yield.

Previously, nine out of ten Outer Disciples were mediocre.

Now looking out, it was all a golden expanse.

Every stalk of Spirit Rice stood tall and sturdy, the ears heavy and drooping.

From this it was clear the yield was absolutely not low.

Luo Bucheng couldn't help but say: "Could it be the number of promotions this time will break the previous record?"

At this, Xu Zhangqing smiled slightly: "Dao Friend Luo, let's begin!"

Luo Bucheng recovered and nodded lightly: "Good."

With a casual shake of his sleeve, a ring flew out.

After spinning "whirr-whirr" in the air a few circles.

A ball of golden shadow leapt out from inside.

As it landed, it swelled.

With a bang, a huge golden toad appeared on the Spirit Field Ridge.

Its whole body was glittering gold, its back covered in round golden beads.

Xu Zhangqing narrowed his eyes to examine it: "Master Jin, you've gotten a lot fatter these years!"

Luo Bucheng froze a moment, then laughed and explained: "In a certain sense, a Spirit Beast's potential can determine its final body type."

Xu Zhangqing's heart stirred, and he asked curiously: "I've raised a few Fire Crows, are there any methods to make them evolve faster?"

Luo Bucheng replied: "Spirit Beasts with attributes mostly need Spiritual Treasures of the same attribute to activate their potential; as for Fire Crows..."

The two chatted idly, while the harvest was completed automatically by Master Jin.

It had come to the Spirit Field Periphery very many times.

It remembered everything here clearly, especially what it needed to do.

Lin Ya, on the other hand, as a Formal Disciple guarding the Spirit Field for the first time, felt somewhat nervous.

"Wang Xiezi 1100 jin, assessment passed!"

"Xu Linshan 1000 jin, assessment passed!"

"Mo Yin 1000 jin, assessment passed!"

As time passed, the assessment gradually neared its end.

And the number of Outer Disciples who could promote this time had already broken the record.

Luo Bucheng exclaimed: "If I recall correctly, the most ever was only 10 people, and that was over a hundred years ago; this time there are actually 13!"

Lin Ya couldn't help but say: "I remember only 4 people promoted during my assessment, and 2 of them were on their third try!"

Xu Zhangqing smiled on the surface, but secretly thought: "If there weren't a few more people, how could I fish in troubled waters?"

"Senior Brother Xu, I've betrayed your trust!"

"Even a fool would've passed, yet I'm still 100 jin short?"

"Next time I'll definitely succeed, I can't lose face for Senior Brother Xu!"

Outer disciples who fail the assessment don't first feel regret or anger.

Instead, they apologize to Xu Changqing with apologetic faces.

Lin Ya was fine; she was already used to such scenes.

Luo Bucheng, seeing this for the first time, was speechless.

Then, he looked at the calm and composed Xu Changqing beside him with a ghost-seeing gaze.

He seemed to understand why this person would be the Formal Disciple for this assessment.

To be honest, he indeed had some skill.

As evening approached, Xu Changqing stood with the 12 Outer Disciples promoted this time, taking out 12 copies of Spirit Field Hundred Records from the Lightly Vitality Gourd, handing them over one by one while instructing: "Inside is the knowledge you need to enter the core area; be sure to read it carefully."

Xu Linshan, Wang Xiezi, and others were deeply moved: "Senior Brother Xu, you've helped us too much!"

Xu Changqing chuckled: "I was also an Outer Disciple promoted to Formal Disciple, and I know well that without guidance and teaching, life would be very difficult."

It's not that once promoted it equals leaping over the Dragon Gate.

In fact, all kinds of troubles and difficulties will still be encountered.

For example, worms growing in the spirit field.

For example, the exploitation by Xing Nong.

Another example, finding someone to cooperate with but being cheated.

Xu Linshan and the surrounding people exchanged glances, then said seriously: "Senior Brother Xu, we've all discussed it; after entering the core area of the spirit field, we will take you as our leader."

Xu Changqing was surprised: "Oh?"

Wang Xiezi beside him immediately said: "If it weren't for your serious teaching, many of us wouldn't have been promoted; this grace will exist forever!"

"Yes, Senior Brother Xu!" The 12 people expressed their true feelings, cupping their hands and bowing one after another.

Xu Changqing saw it in his eyes, slightly nodding: "Good."

He took out 12 of his own Communication Talismans and handed them over respectively.

As for the 13th person, namely Prince Mo Yin.

Just now, he was taken away by Li Sancai.

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Time quickly came to the next day.

Luo Bucheng was still the same, using a Spirit Crane to bring the 12 promoted Outer Disciples to Pingdingshan Palace at the core area of the spirit field quickly.

When so many people rushed in all at once.

Even Hua Lao, who was knowledgeable and experienced, was greatly surprised: "So many people?"

Luo Bucheng, who followed in, chuckled: "It can only be said that you chose the right person this time; that Formal Disciple named Xu Changqing indeed has skill, breaking the record on the first assessment."

"Xu Changqing?" Hua Lao suddenly understood.

For this Formal Disciple, his memory was deep.

In the first year of joining, not only did he choose to plant in winter, but he also completed the task.

The key was that the submitted spirit rice was actually top-grade spirit rice.

These years he had always been honest and proper, never having any bad incidents.

It was said he recently found a Dao Companion, causing his figure to become increasingly thin.

In fact, Hua Lao was already considering whether to let Xu Changqing join the management layer of the core area.

Luo Bucheng reminded: "A total of 13 were promoted, but there is one special situation……"

Hua Lao said in a deep voice: "I know who that person is; there is another arrangement."

Luo Bucheng sighed in relief, then said: "Then I… I'm leaving?"

"Go, go." Hua Lao didn't want to waste time on a disciple of Ling Beast Valley.

Soon, Luo Bucheng turned and left.

Leaving behind 12 Wood Spirit Roots promoted from Outer Disciples.

They were all excited, curious, and stirred.

Facing so many people, Hua Lao looked kind and benevolent: "You can choose your spirit field locations!"

"Wherever Senior Brother Xu is, that's where we are!"

"But his spirit field is very remote; there's no place nearby!"

"Then choose the place closest to Senior Brother Xu!"