Chapter 116: Things for Filial Piety to Old Dad and News of Old Qi (Please Subscribe)

Jin Shan Dao Academy.

After the group of disciples exited the Star-Plucking Tower, they all looked as if they had just woken from a big dream, looking at Xu Jin who had also just exited.

The next instant, cheers rang out.

"Senior Brother is mighty!"

"Senior Brother is mighty!"

Even Wang Wang Weisheng, who had been unconvinced before, waved his fists and roared.

He was truly convinced, and also truly happy.

Today in the wilderness battlefield, it could be said that he had been forcibly changed by Xu Jin.

He knew his own strength best.

Not to mention luck or various interference in performance, Wang Wang Weisheng believed that with his strength, there was a thirty percent possibility of killing his way into the top fifty, and an eighty percent possibility of killing into the top hundred.

But killing into the top ten absolutely didn't have that possibility.

Top five—he didn't even dare to dream about it.

But Xu Jin had forcibly realized the thing he didn't even dare to dream about.

Fourth place in the Autumn Examination entry!

The reward of the star pattern was a small matter; according to the Dao Academy's past Autumn Examination regulations, fourth place in entry, regardless of the ranking in the subsequent stages, already locked in a core disciple quota.

A core disciple of the National Dao Academy—he had previously only felt that if he were lucky enough to become a core disciple, it would be his ancestors smoking from the grave.

Unexpectedly, it had happened.

It would be strange if he weren't convinced.

Other disciples who got in, including Zhang Han, Zhang Ming, Lu Lu Xianbing, Han Yue Han Yue Daqi, and others, were both grateful and excited toward Xu Jin.

Including Han Yue Han Yue Daqi, who had actually prepared himself psychologically to suppress his cultivation for a year and waste a year of time.

He was still young; if he couldn't be selected into the National Dao Academy this year, he would waste a year of time, suppressing his cultivation to death, like Wang Wang Weisheng, and participate in the Autumn Examination selection again next year.

But psychological preparation was preparation; wasting a year of time—who wouldn't be anxious!

One step slow, every step slow—that wasn't a joke.

Unexpectedly, following the senior brother, he had actually successfully gotten in, and his ranking wasn't too low.

And those disciples who didn't have a Star-Plucking Token and were waiting outside the Martial Arts Hall were anxious.

They surrounded them one after another, wishing they could know the details immediately.

Unfortunately, there were only cheers, and no one told them.

Several instructors, including Ning Ning Yuchan, were also excited.

In previous years, if the Jin Shan Dao Academy could have three get in, it was considered not bad; if they could have four get in, it was considered a good result.

It was enough for the Mountain Chief and them to get an A-middle assessment.

Now it was actually nine.

Nine got in.

Last year, the Yanzhou Provincial Dao Academy had four hundred and fifty participants, and fewer than thirty-nine got in—not even one-tenth.

They, a county Dao Academy, had thirty-five participants, but nine got in, a ratio approaching thirty percent.

This result was enough for them to brag about for a lifetime.

An A-upper assessment was a must.

Ning Ning Yuchan looked at Xu Jin and was also somewhat excited, and couldn't help but look at her lame leg.

This assessment result brought her closer to that one opportunity.

Xu Jin smiled until his mouth was numb before leaving the group of junior brothers' congratulations and rushing quickly to the Jin Shan Dao Academy External Affairs Hall, finding External Affairs Hall Hall Master Ceng Shuo.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he saw Ceng Shuo, this chubby External Affairs Hall Hall Master praised Xu Jin again.

"You're here to get the Star-Forging Pill reward, right? It was just sent over from the National Dao Academy, and it's already prepared." Ceng Shuo held an elixir bottle and handed it to Xu Jin with both hands.

"By the way, don't rush to use this Star-Forging Pill; wait until the Autumn Examination is completely over.

And with your results, you will definitely be able to enter the secret realm to forge stars.

Entering the secret realm to forge stars, and then cooperating with the Star-Forging Pill, it will be relatively easier to forge a supreme-grade star core," Ceng Shuo reminded Xu Jin.

"Thank you, Hall Master Ceng! By the way, I want to ask one more thing: does our Dao Academy sell this Star-Forging Pill?" Xu Jin asked.

Ceng Shuo shook his head, and his chubby cheeks shook as well, having an inexplicable sense of cuteness.

"This is a top-tier military-controlled material, and it's relatively difficult to produce. It can only be exchanged with Dao Merit, and there are restrictions on the quantity each person can exchange," Ceng Shuo said.

"Thank you, Hall Master. Hall Master, I want to know, does our Dao Academy sell Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pills?" Xu Jin asked.

The Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pill was also a type of elixir to restore star power, with a higher tier than the Three-Origin Star-Returning Pill, and was usually used by cultivators at the Refine Star or Condense Star stage.

The reason Xu Jin asked this was mainly because he had suffered from star power exhaustion in the second and third stages.

Fortunately, it was only a practical exercise; if it were real combat, Xu Jin would really be finished.

So Xu Jin had this question now, wanting to prepare some higher-tier star-power-restoring elixirs for emergencies.

Although as long as he was in the real world, the starlight on the Martial Observation Platform could be used, Xu Jin still wanted to prepare some, just in case.

And after nourishment, the effect should be even better.

For example, one Three-Origin Star-Returning Pill could restore two to three percent of Xu Jin's star power; after being nourished to one-nourishment, it could restore fifty percent of Xu Jin's star power.

This Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pill, after nourishment, should be able to restore Xu Jin's star power to full with one pill.

"Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pills, yes, but you need to purchase them in the Ten Thousand Star Hall of the Chen Guo Dao Academy using Dao Merit and starlight. Four strands of starlight or forty Dao Merit per pill," Ceng Shuo said.

"Eh? I looked before, why didn't I find this elixir in the Ten Thousand Star Hall?" Xu Jin was puzzled.

Hearing this, Ceng Shuo laughed, "Very normal, that's because your cultivation is not enough. When buying elixirs or controlled materials in the Star-Plucking Tower, there are requirements not only for the Star-Plucking Token but also for cultivation.

The minimum cultivation requirement to purchase Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pills is the Forge Star stage."

"So that's how it is. I understand, thank you, Hall Master."

While speaking, Xu Jin turned to leave, but was suddenly called back by Hall Master Ceng, "Here, take this." Ceng Shuo handed over an elixir bottle.

"What is this?"

"There are five Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pills inside; use them first."

"Thank you, Hall Master, then I'll transfer 20 strands of starlight to you."

Xu Jin was about to operate, but was stopped by Ceng Shuo, "No need, no need, it's a gift for you; why transfer starlight? You have to pay tax, it's a waste!"

Xu Jin insisted on paying.

Xu Jin had this bit of starlight now, so he didn't want to owe any favors because of this bit of starlight.

Ceng Shuo's face sank, "What, you look down on me, this old Hall Master?"

"No..."

"If you look up to me, then accept it! You don't need to repay the favor. Actually, your Autumn Examination this time has already earned us a big face. The light I've caught from you is not something five pills can compare to.

An A-upper assessment is worth a thousand gold!

Hurry up and go, hurry up and go!

When you have time in the future, come to Jin Shan County and Jin Shan Dao Academy to visit more." While speaking, Ceng Shuo pushed and pulled Xu Jin out of the External Affairs Hall.

Xu Jin was helpless and could only accept it.

Not long after leaving the External Affairs Hall, the Star-Plucking Token in his bosom trembled slightly, and a starlight transmission came.

【Chen Guo Yanzhou Jin Shan Dao Academy Mountain Chief Dong Zhao, requests to add you as a friend, do you accept?】

【Accept】

After deducting one Dao Merit, Xu Jin became friends with Mountain Chief Dong Zhao and immediately received a starlight transmission from the Mountain Chief.

【I am in the Lecture Hall, come quickly】

A few minutes later, Xu Jin arrived at the Lecture Hall; in the Lecture Hall, there was only Mountain Chief Dong Zhao.

"Disciple Xu Jin, see the Mountain Chief."

"Hmm, sit, there are some things I want to tell you."

A few minutes later, Xu Jin left the Lecture Hall, touching the two jade tablets in his bosom, but he already had his own ideas.

Dong Zhao called him over mainly to tell him about the two star pattern jade tablets.

Inside were recorded two star patterns: one was a fourth-tier upper Rain Curtain Star Pattern, and one was a fifth-tier middle Whale Swallowing Star Pattern.

Neither was a unique star pattern, but they were star patterns with extremely high tiers in the current world.

The Rain Curtain Star Pattern, the Chen Guo Dao Academy also had, but the tier was only third-tier lower; the Whale Swallowing Star Pattern, the Chen Guo Dao Academy also had, but the tier was only third-tier middle.

The former was a secret transmission of the Song family, while the latter, the fifth-tier middle Whale Swallowing Star Pattern, was a secret transmission of Dong Zhao's teacher, the former Grand Master.

He told him two things: first, it must absolutely not be spread.

Especially the Rain Curtain Star Pattern; if Xu Jin dared to spread it, even Grand Master Cheng Cheng Yuexiao couldn't save him.

This was the foundation of the Song family's standing.

In the future, he should be more vigilant about the people and affairs of the Song family.

As for the Whale Swallowing Star Pattern, Xu Jin also couldn't spread it; if he wanted to spread it, he must ask Dong Zhao.

The second thing, Dong Zhao told Xu Jin about the cultivation related to these two star patterns.

The Rain Curtain Star Pattern could be used for both attack and defense, and was especially powerful for defense.

A third-tier lower Rain Curtain Star Pattern could increase the power of basic star shields and basic starlight covers by fifty percent. And a fourth-tier upper Rain Curtain Star Pattern could increase the defensive power of basic star shields and basic starlight covers by two times.

He suggested Xu Jin engrave it as soon as possible after forging stars.

He could even engrave it in the lower star palace, and after condensing stars, replace it with other star patterns as the main star pattern.

As for the Whale Swallowing Star Pattern, it could make Xu Jin's star techniques carry a strong swallowing force, making all of Xu Jin's star techniques become more bizarre and difficult to defend against, with super-strong practicality in real combat.

Engrave it after forging stars.

He also instructed him about the Star-Forging Pill, which was the same as what Ceng Shuo said.

As for tomorrow's Autumn Examination, just let Xu Jin perform normally.

Xu Jin had just come out from Mountain Chief Dong Zhao's place when he received another starlight transmission from Ning Ning Yuchan.

Xu Jin rushed again.

Ning Ning Yuchan's instructions were the same as Dong Zhao's.

She also reminded Xu Jin about the two star patterns.

However, the knowledge she told him about star patterns was a bit more.

Many high-tier star techniques were combinations of star patterns and basic star techniques.

Ning Ning Yuchan told Xu Jin that when engraving star patterns, he must ask his teachers more, and not engrave them excitedly just because he got a star pattern.

Because after a star pattern is engraved, it is extremely difficult to destroy it, unless one dissipates their cultivation and re-cultivates.

But the combinations of star patterns are ever-changing.

Some star pattern combinations have the effect of turning decay into magic; with several star patterns combined, they generate and assist each other, and the power of the star technique increases sharply.

But some star patterns not only cannot generate and assist each other, but even suppress or even conflict with each other.

When engraving new star patterns, one must be cautious.

Especially before the Condense Star stage.

Because before the Condense Star stage, the number of star patterns each cultivator can engrave is limited.

Even if the lower star palace is forged, it won't exceed twenty.

Xu Jin remembered them one by one before leaving and going home.

Just as he entered the door, Xu Jin, who wanted to go home to hide and be quiet, smiled bitterly.

Because at this moment, the Xu family was already decorated with lanterns and colored streamers.

A large amount of gifts had already been piled up in the courtyard, and even so, people coming to send gifts were in an endless stream.

His younger sister Jiang Er and his old dad Xu Dajiang were busy to the point of exhaustion.

"Jin'er, you're back. Many people came to send gifts, saying you are the champion of the Autumn Examination. I'm happy, but I can't handle it! Many big officials! Even the butler of the County Lieutenant's Mansion came to the door to send gifts!" Xu Dajiang was busy and sweating profusely.

Xu Jin smiled bitterly; this scene, let alone Xu Dajiang, even he couldn't handle it.

"Brother, it's okay, I'll do it. Can you tell me whose gifts can't be accepted? Those you say not to accept, I will firmly not accept; as for others, I will accept them and make a gift list, and then show it to you." Younger sister Xu Jiang'er was even more capable than Xu Jin imagined.

"Brother, look, this is the gift list I've already written."

At this point, Xu Jin also understood.

The people who sent these gifts actually weren't for the sake of making Xu Jin owe any favors; most just wanted to form a good relationship and climb a connection.

Not accepting would instead offend people.

"Hmm, Jiang'er, you've worked hard."

"Brother has worked hard; if it weren't for brother..."

Little Jiang'er stopped speaking here, looked around, and the meaning couldn't be clearer.

Xu Jin took the gift list and looked at it.

Actually, most weren't big gifts; by comparison, the five pills given by External Affairs Hall Hall Master Ceng Shuo were heavy gifts.

Including many Dao Academy instructors, many junior brothers, and colleagues from the Star-Patrol Guard, all sent congratulatory gifts.

The gift sent by County Lieutenant Lu Chang, however, made Xu Jin's eyes light up.

Eight-Treasure Body-Strengthening Pill.

It also came with the efficacy and instructions.

It said it was a special elixir refined by a Star-Alchemist they specifically invited for ordinary people to use, one pill a day, regular consumption could strengthen the body, supplement deficiencies, strengthen the foundation, and could prolong the life of ordinary people.

They sent a full five hundred pills.

This made Xu Jin overjoyed.

This County Lieutenant was not only good at teaching his son, but also very good at sending gifts.

This gift was sent to Xu Jin's heart.

He was just worrying about how to be filial to his old dad and how to condition his old dad's body, and this Eight-Treasure Body-Strengthening Pill arrived.

Moreover, his younger sister could also use it.

A few years ago, the family was poor, and the good food in the family was all reserved for Xu Jin.

This led to younger sister Jiang'er being weak, and she had only just raised it a little bit recently.

Just right.

This elixir could be used by old dad Xu Dajiang and younger sister Jiang'er.

This favor, Xu Jin had to remember.

After instructing younger sister Jiang'er and old dad to eat one Eight-Treasure Body-Strengthening Pill every day, Xu Jin let his younger sister handle it, and he himself hid to be quiet and returned to the backyard.

It wasn't to hide and be quiet either.

The battles experienced in the Autumn Examination today were battles he had never experienced before; although he had achieved a very good ranking, in the process of practical combat, Xu Jin also discovered problems with his tactics.

Including the timing of star technique execution, and problems in the connection of star techniques.

A little bit of subtle improvement, in practical combat, was the difference between life and death.

He meditated for a full half an hour, wrote down the problems he discovered one by one, and figured out the solution and improvement methods for one problem after another.

The remaining things were simple.

That was practical combat verification.

Xu Jin put the three Star-Forging Pills he got today, as well as the five Four-Mysterious Star-Returning Pills, all into the Star Lamp for nourishment, and only then did he take out the Star-Plucking Token. Xu Jin entered the Star-Plucking Tower again, but this time, he entered the Martial Arts Secret Realm of the Star-Plucking Tower.

A starlight transmission flew over immediately.

【Qi Tian Da Sheng: Congratulations on maintaining first place in the first-tier Martial Arts Secret Realm for seven days, obtaining a reward of seven strands of starlight】

The next instant, the number of Xu Jin's starlight had changed.

Hmm, this was a change in wealth, and Xu Jin was very happy.

Half an hour later, Xu Jin waited for the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi.

Without a word, the two started fighting directly.

Xu Jin began to constantly execute the tactics for the problems he discovered today on the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi, and then constantly corrected them, constantly repeating the effects of the experiment and improvement.

To tell the truth, this sparring partner, the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi, was extremely qualified.

Today, Xu Jin and the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi fought eight rounds in one breath.

"Eh, why are you so generous today, actually able to fight eight rounds with me?" When the eighth round was about to end, the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi looked surprised.

"You're good!" Xu Jin said casually, but it made the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi blush directly.

Actually, what Xu Jin said was the truth.

The Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi was really good; she was too good as a tool person.

Currently, in the entire first-tier Martial Arts Secret Realm, Xu Jin couldn't find a second such tool person.

Strong strength, could be called at any time, and could withstand any kind of ravaging.

Where could he find such a tool person?

Ten Lu Xianbings couldn't compare.

Who dared to say the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi wasn't good?

A few minutes later, the eighth round ended, and the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi hurried away from the Martial Arts Secret Realm.

In a palace, the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi threw the snow-white pillow out again, "Bastard, shameless, actually daring to tease me!"

The Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi scolded while throwing the pillow, her pretty face red.

After the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi left, Xu Jin didn't leave the Star-Plucking Tower immediately.

Actually, Xu Jin fought eight rounds with the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi today for another reason.

The Chen Guo Dao Academy's senior sister, Meng Meng Qingqiu.

Xu Jin wanted to see if the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi was the Chen Guo Dao Academy's senior sister, Meng Meng Qingqiu?

Because in today's Autumn Examination, although he didn't exchange moves with Meng Meng Qingqiu, Xu Jin already had some understanding of Meng Meng Qingqiu's characteristics.

He felt it wasn't her!

Then who could the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi be?

With the Drunken Moon Zuiyue Xianzi's strength, she was definitely a top-tier genius of some force!

After thinking for a while, Xu Jin was about to leave, but just as he was about to leave, a starlight transmission was sent, and when he saw it, Xu Jin was somewhat surprised.

It was from Old Qi.

It was actually sent by Old Qi.

【When you have the Autumn Examination tomorrow, there should be high-level officials from the major star halls coming to watch. Keep an eye on it; if you see the Yanzhou Lord Tianyang Branch Hall Hall Master Hu Hu Xuechuan appear, send a starlight transmission to notify me immediately, Fuli Boy】

Xu Jin's brows locked instantly!

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