Chapter 45: Crushing Yanqing

The next second, the Cloud Knight instructor said loudly: "Those who passed the assessment will be qualified Cloud Knights, those Cloud Knights who didn't pass the assessment, sorry, please leave now, if there is a chance in the future, participate in other Cloud Knight assessments, you report your information yourself, go back and tidy up, take your things away."

After all, even trainee Cloud Knights have assigned residences.

"The assessment, is over."

Hearing this, Lin Mo raised his eyebrows.

Those who passed the assessment had to stay, those who didn't pass the assessment had to leave.

And at this time, all the Cloud Knights present, many Cloud Knights had pale faces, looking dejected.

They didn't pass the assessment, which meant their days of eating public food were gone.

As for the next Cloud Knight assessment, it wouldn't be easy.

After all, they had already participated in this Cloud Knight assessment, which would be recorded on the Jade Abacus, so when they participated in the assessment again, they wouldn't experience this kind of assessment.

"Sigh, didn't pass."

"Envious of those who passed, this is a complete iron rice bowl, as long as you don't resign, you won't be fired, unless you commit a major mistake."

"Painful, I actually didn't pass, it’s over, my goddess is gone, and the identity of a Cloud Knight is also gone."

"From today on, the identity of a Cloud Knight is going to leave me, sigh."

"I still don't know how difficult the assessment will be in the future. Could it be that I'm really not suited to be a Cloud Knight?"

"That's impossible. Even that short-lived species Lin Mo could make it, so why didn't I pass?"

"Your words are laughable. Didn't you see Lin Mo's swordplay? Even Lord Yanqing had to bow down to it."

One after another, the Cloud Knights who failed the assessment walked away, dejected and dispirited.

As they left, they kept discussing, and the topic eventually turned to Lin Mo.

Many of the failed Cloud Knights looked at Lin Mo with eyes full of envy.

Facing everyone's gaze, Lin Mo smiled faintly and said nothing.

Instead, he kept his eyes on the virtual panel in front of him.

On his virtual panel, his Influence was still fluctuating.

To Lin Mo, these people's discussions were a good thing, as they could increase his Influence.

"From now on, you are official Cloud Knights. As long as you don't commit any major errors, you cannot be dismissed."

After all the failed Cloud Knights had left, the Cloud Knight instructor looked at the remaining recruits who had passed the assessment and said loudly: "But at the same time, since you are now official Cloud Knights, you need to patrol areas where Mara-struck often appear."

"In the various skyships of the Luofu, there are certain forbidden areas where many Mara-struck soldiers appear. The places you patrol in the future will not be as relaxed as before."

"At the same time, there are Mara-struck related to the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus lurking in the shadows. You must observe them carefully and even deal with them. There are still potential crises on the Luofu."

Hearing the instructor's words, the Cloud Knights who had passed the assessment all turned solemn.

They naturally knew that Mara-struck soldiers existed in every corner of the Xianzhou.

The Xianzhou was too vast; even in the prosperous skyships, Mara-struck still appeared.

"However, the current situation is still good, so you don't need to panic too much. I am just telling you that you must keep your duties in mind."

The instructor said in a deep voice: "If you perform well, you can join other Cloud Knight squads and follow the Cloud Knights on expeditions. Since you have passed the assessment, what you need to do now is to familiarize yourselves with the star-skiffs at the Sky-Faring Commission. You need to learn how to pilot them; this will be one of your escape routes in the future."

"I won't say much more about the specifics. I will notify you in the group chat. You have a few days of rest now, so you can relax properly. I will also arrange the places you need to guard."

Saying this, the instructor simply added Lin Mo and the others into a newly created group.

"Lin Mo, can I add your contact information?"

At this moment, Yanqing walked over, looked at Lin Mo, and said: "If you have time in the future, we can make an appointment to spar again."

Yanqing truly valued Lin Mo's swordsmanship.

It would be great if he could spar with this person often.

After all, he still had a lot to learn.

Even if the other party was a short-lived species.

Yanqing did not look down on Lin Mo in the slightest; instead, he admired him.

To possess such swordsmanship and such powerful talent at such a young age.

"Sure."

Hearing Yanqing's words, Lin Mo's eyes brightened slightly.

For Lin Mo, Yanqing taking the initiative to add him as a friend only had benefits and no drawbacks.

After all, he could continue to find Yanqing to copy his abilities in the future.

With Yanqing's contact information, he could build a good relationship with him.

Meeting up later would be easy.

Immediately, the two added each other's contact information.

"I'm so envious. Lord Yanqing actually took the initiative to add Lin Mo's contact info."

"If something happens in the future, couldn't he just go to Lord Yanqing?"

"This is getting close to Lord Yanqing and becoming friends with him."

Seeing that Yanqing had actually taken the initiative to add Lin Mo as a friend, the surrounding Cloud Knights who had passed the assessment and hadn't left yet looked over with envy.

Yanqing actually took the initiative to add Lin Mo's contact info—wouldn't Lin Mo be Yanqing's friend from now on?

At this moment, they wished they could swap places with Lin Mo.

After adding him, Yanqing also chatted briefly about sword techniques.

When he heard Lin Mo's understanding of sword techniques, Yanqing was once again shocked and surprised.

Lin Mo had truly improved his sword technique.

If he didn't have other matters to attend to, Yanqing would definitely have dragged Lin Mo to spar properly again.

However, having Lin Mo's contact info, Yanqing knew there would be time in the future.

After bidding farewell to Lin Mo, he left.

The rest of the Cloud Knights also gradually departed.

"Not bad, kid."

At this time, the instructor walked over, patted Lin Mo on the shoulder, and laughed heartily: "I didn't expect you to be so talented that even Lord Yanqing looks at you with admiration."

As he spoke, he looked at Lin Mo with amazement.

He believed that with Lin Mo's talent, as long as he was given time, he would inevitably grow into a powerhouse.

"It's alright."

Hearing the instructor's words, Lin Mo smiled: "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first. I still need to make a trip to the Alchemy Commission."

"Going to the Alchemy Commission? Fine, then I won't disturb you."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, the instructor raised an eyebrow and nodded: "If there's anything, I'll notify you via phone. You all should rest well these few days; you have a small vacation for passing the assessment, and I will update your status."

"Understood."

Hearing the instructor's words, Lin Mo nodded.

Immediately, he took the Qiong-Jade Fruit Soup and left, heading toward the place where star-skiffs were boarded.

"To be valued by Lord Yanqing, he will definitely be a backbone of the Cloud Knights in the future."

Watching Lin Mo leave, the instructor sighed with emotion: "Who would have thought a short-lived species could reach this point? If possible, I can promote and build hype for Lin Mo later to publicize the Cloud Knights."

While the instructor was sighing.

On the other side.

The Alchemy Commission.

Bailu was also eagerly waiting for Lin Mo's message.

"Ding-dong."

Suddenly, her phone vibrated, making Bailu's eyes light up immediately as she looked over.

It was indeed a message from Lin Mo.

"I have passed the Cloud Knight assessment and am now bringing the Qiong-Jade Fruit Soup over."

"That's great!"

Seeing the message from Lin Mo, Bailu was pleasantly surprised: "Lin Mo passed the Cloud Knight assessment."

"Huh?"

Hearing Bailu's words, the maid beside her widened her eyes in surprise: "He, a short-lived species, passed the Cloud Knight assessment?"

She had already prepared herself for Lin Mo failing the assessment.

Her previous words were just to comfort Bailu.

As a result, she didn't expect Lin Mo to actually pass.

It was somewhat unbelievable.

One had to know, Lin Mo was a short-lived species, not a long-lived one.

Yet he was able to pass the Cloud Knight assessment.

"As expected of the person I value."

Bailu looked approving: "Ask Lin Mo later if his assigned area changed after passing the assessment."

"And I've already released the news that I'm selling thirty bottles of Qiong-Jade Fruit Soup today!"

Under Bailu's anticipation, time passed quietly.

Not long after, Lin Mo walked over from outside the Alchemy Commission and went straight to Bailu's clinic.

"You finally arrived!"

Seeing Lin Mo walking over, Bailu's eyes immediately locked onto the box in his hand.