Whether it is financial resources, strength or influence, Qingming Sect is at the bottom and has long lost its competitiveness.
The truly good young people have been chosen by others long ago.
If Wang Shaokun hadn't exhausted all his efforts, it would have been impossible for the Qingming Sect to have ceased to exist more than ten years ago, and now it could only barely maintain its existence.
"That must be Zhan Ling'er. As expected, she is a beauty as her name suggests!"
A chuckle came from the guest banquet on the side.
This man was in his twenties, dressed gorgeously, and followed by more than a dozen servants. It was obvious that he came from a wealthy family.
"That's right, but you'd better not have any ideas about him."
Elder Qu on the side said.
"Why is this?"
The man was slightly startled.
Elder Qu didn't speak, just smiled softly.
"You Qingming Sect people just like to put on airs and can't explain anything clearly. There are no women that I can't get my hands on."
He snorted and stopped talking.
At this time, Zhan Ling'er had no idea that so many people were looking at her with complicated looks. Even if they knew, she wouldn't care.
Because in her eyes, there is only assessment.
"Master, if I can't pass..."
"You can definitely do it."
She opened her mouth, but before she could finish her words, Ye Jiuzhou interrupted directly, "You were trained and taught by me myself, how could you not even be able to beat these stinky bird eggs and rotten sweet potatoes?"
Although it was in such a tense atmosphere, Zhan Ling'er couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Stinky bird eggs, rotten sweet potatoes...
This was the first time she heard this metaphor.
Her expression relaxed immediately, but after looking around in the crowd, Bai, who had just put it down, suddenly hung up again.
"What's wrong?"
Ye Jiuzhou noticed her strangeness and asked quickly.
"them."
Zhan Ling'er pointed to the crowd and said: "They were the top three in last year's assessment. Logically speaking, they should enter the front hall this year. Why are they here for the assessment?"
Seemingly noticing her gaze, the three people turned their heads and sneered at Zhan Ling'er.
"Do you have a grudge against them?"
Ye Jiuzhou asked.
Zhan Ling'er shook his head first, and then said: "One of them is Gong Yue's brother. I think he may be angry with me because of Senior Brother Gong's injury and doesn't want me to pass the assessment."
At this point, her eyes were already a little red.
"It's strange. Whether they participate or not has nothing to do with whether you can pass the assessment."
Ye Jiuzhou was a little puzzled.
"It's a big deal."
Zhan Ling said: "Generally speaking, only the top three are eligible to directly become front disciples. Of course, if there are outstanding talents, they will be specially recruited, and the fourth to twentieth will become inner disciples.
As soon as the three of them came, they took away three places in the palace at once, and I...I couldn't possibly beat them."
In the past, Zhan Ling'er's goal was to enter the inner gate.
But it was different now. She felt that her own strength was enough to become a disciple in the palace. Otherwise, she would not be able to accept Ye Jiuzhou's teachings.
Originally, this was supposed to be a sure thing, but who could have imagined that these three Cheng Yaojin would be killed.
"It doesn't matter."
Ye Jiuzhou pinched her face and said: "This is more interesting. It would be too boring if you only compete with rotten fish and shrimps. Compare to your heart's content. You have to believe that you are no worse than anyone else."
For a moment, Zhan Ling'er was stunned.
Because they have known each other for such a long time, Ye Jiuzhou has always discouraged her, but this was the first time he encouraged her.
Zhan Ling'er even felt that she was dreaming.
However, soon, the confusion in her eyes suddenly turned into determination.
Extremely determined.
…
"It's them, the adulterer and the adulterous couple."
Gong Yue, who was lying on the stretcher, pointed at Ye Jiuzhou and Zhan Ling'er, and was so angry that fire almost came out of her eyes.
Originally, he didn't hate Zhan Ling'er, but after hearing those rumors, he firmly believed that the two people had colluded to deliberately make him a useless person.
With this tone, he couldn't swallow anything he said.
"Don't worry, you taught me."
Zhao Lei patted his shoulder to express comfort.
Zhao Lei, as the top pick in the last assessment, is at least two levels higher than his peers. He can easily deal with a girl.
Moreover, just to be sure, he also invited two of his friends, who were the second and third best in the last assessment.
They must stop Zhan Ling'er's opportunity to rise to prominence at all costs.
Immediately, the disciples carried Gong Yue to the guest table.
"How is your injury?"
Wang Shaokun was the first to ask.
"Back to the sect master, my injury is not serious and will heal soon."
After saying that, he forced out a smile, but no matter how he looked at it, he felt very bitter.
Immediately, he came to the mysterious man again and whispered: "Everything is ready, Zhan Ling'er will not pass the assessment."
"That would be great."
The man clapped his hands and said: "It is estimated that after this defeat, she will no longer have the face to stay in Qingming Sect. When the time comes, won't she have to fall into my arms obediently?"
"Young Master Fan, it's just a woman. Are you going to work so hard to get her?"
Gong Yue asked.
After hearing this, Mr. Fan also laughed and said: "You kid, don't pretend to be stupid here, do you think I don't know? You are also deeply in love with Zhan Ling'er, why do you ask me again?"
Gong Yue snorted and said nothing.
Because this is where he is sad.
Although his injury can be healed, he is destined to be an incomplete man in the future. No matter how beautiful Zhan Ling'er is, it has nothing to do with him.
Now, all he thinks about is revenge.
"Since we are all our own people, I am not afraid to tell you clearly."
Fan Shao first glanced at Wang Shaokun in the distance, and then lowered his voice and said: "What I am doing is not for a woman, but to bring down Wang Shaokun. As soon as he falls, Qingming Sect will be finished, and I will open up this place to the outside world."
, if we use our ability to go to the outside world, then it is not as good as the gods descending to earth?"
"The outside world?"
Gong Yue licked her lips and said, "But I don't understand, what does bringing down Wang Shaokun have to do with Zhan Ling'er?"
"Because she is Wang Shaokun's illegitimate daughter!"
Fan Shao chuckled and said: "I have already found out, and it is absolutely true. Poor old fool Zhan Wu, he is being treated as a bastard, and he doesn't know it yet."
…
While they were talking, the assessment had already begun.
The Qingming Sect's assessment is very complicated, with two types: basic assessment and practical assessment.
The basic assessment includes primitive items such as hunting, identifying medicinal materials, and throwing, because they believe that it is these skills of their ancestors that allow them to continue to this day.
It is also to remind future generations not to forget their roots.