On the day when the rankings were released, the martial arts arena was crowded with people, eagerly anticipating it. Although everyone already knew the rankings, they would only count if they were officially announced in the end.
Under the gaze of everyone, Master Qinghan walked into the Yanwuping auditorium. He cleared his throat, looked around at the disciples, and said loudly: "Disciples, we have worked hard this month. Through the competition, everyone has inspired their fighting spirit.
, found the gap and set goals. This selection was not only a competition, but also a grand event for learning and exchange. The Presbyterian Church also saw the strength of the younger generation in Qingcheng, and was very pleased to have successors.
According to the rules, the list of ten disciples shortlisted for the Big Dipper Formation is now announced. The first place is Qin Yongjie. The second place is Fang Honglei. The third place is Zhao Yu. The fourth place is Qiao Gang..., the tenth place is Qi Dahong. Above.
Ten disciples will be promoted to the Xuantian Cave Mansion for one year of training. They will practice Qingcheng's supreme classic "Sushu"..."
After the list was announced, the audience was in an uproar and all the disciples were talking about it.
Bai Fu, who ranked third in the competition, and He Xiao, who ranked tenth, failed, which is simply unbelievable.
Before the list was announced, Bai Fuxing was confident. He didn't pay attention at first and was fooling around with his brothers. After all, he got third in the competition, so there was no need to worry. But after finishing fifth, he still didn't think of himself, and he couldn't help but feel nervous. Waiting for the list to be read.
It's over, I don't have myself anymore, and I am in vain and have no name.
"Let's go and ask Taoist Qinghan what's going on?" Bai Fu was extremely angry.
He Xiao's expression was complicated, ranging from joy to sadness, and said: "Forget it, it has already been announced, what's the point of asking? The elders must have considered it."
"How can such a thing be forgotten?" Bai Fu ignored He Xiao's tone, pushed aside the crowd, and walked to the stage. Bai Fu first bowed deeply to Taoist Qinghan and said: "Excuse me, uncle, according to the rules, this
The first selection was based on martial arts as the only criterion. Junior Brother He Xiao and I ranked third and tenth respectively. Why did we fail?"
"Well..." Taoist Priest Qinghan looked at Bai Fu sympathetically and said, "When the Council of Elders finally selected the candidate, they also considered factors such as daily Taoism and conduct."
"Then why not announce the standards before the game, and why not publicly evaluate other factors?" Bai Fu refused.
"Bastard! Do you dare to question the Presbyterian Council?" Priest Qingshi, who was sitting nearby, became angry when he heard this. Seeing the climax of the development, many disciples who had dispersed gathered again.
Bai Fu said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Master Qingshi, I don't dare. It's just that this selection is open and fair, and all selection conditions should be transparent. The results of the competition between my disciple and Junior Brother He Xiao were third and tenth respectively. Why did I fail?"
, Disciple wants to ask clearly!"
Taoist Master Qingshi smiled instead of getting angry and said: "Okay, okay, I wanted to save some face for you. But since that's the case, I'll tell you!"
Taoist priest Qinghan saw the two arguing and hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Senior brother, wait a minute, let's wait until the master comes back to decide this matter."
Taoist Priest Qingshi snorted coldly and said: "When the leader comes back, these bastards won't make a big fuss! Since they want to be fair and open, then they must be fair and open. Our Presbyterian Council will judge impartially, so what is there to worry about?" After saying this, his expression changed.
As soon as he sank, he walked to the stage and said to the disciples in the audience: "This selection is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all the disciples in Qingcheng, and it is also an opportunity to change their destiny. Do you think the selection should be
Fair and fair?
"Should!" the disciples in the audience said in unison.
"Then if someone does not rely on their true skills, but relies on crooked ways to get promoted, do you think they should be severely punished?" Taoist Master Qingshi roared indignantly.
"Severe punishment is required!" The disciples in the audience raised their fists in the air and roared.
Bai Fu's heart tightened and he glanced at He Xiao secretly. He Xiao's face was calm as usual. Bai Fu felt relieved.
"Okay! Bai Fu and He Xiao faked matches in the competition to get promoted. Do you think they should be deprived of their qualifications for selection?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience exploded.
Bai Fu couldn't help but asked loudly: "Uncle Qingshi, how can you spit on others?"
Taoist Priest Qingshi glanced at him contemptuously and said, "Spewing nonsense? Okay, then I'll let everyone see the evidence!" After that, he took out a letter from his arms, opened it on the spot, and said loudly: "This is He Xiao
A handwritten report on the fight against match-fixing! He Xiao, come on stage and tell everyone, have you ever cracked down on match-fixing?"
He Xiao came on stage like a puppet, knelt down, and sobbed in a low voice: "I'm sorry to all my fellow disciples, I'm so heartbroken. In order to advance, I went to Senior Brother Fu and asked him to let me win and guarantee promotion to the top ten!"
Bai Furu was struck by lightning, and there was a loud bang above his head. He was surrounded by all kinds of faces and voices. "It's so shameless. In order to advance to a match-fixing match!", "Thanks to the boss who usually values him so much, he turns out to be such a thing!"
", "I don't know how much benefit I have received from He Xiao? But, He Xiao's family is so poor, and they still have the heart to accept the benefits."
Bai Fu didn't even know how he walked out of the martial arts arena in the end. He was so ashamed that he wished he could find a place to burrow into.
…
After calming down, Bai Fu couldn't wait to find He Xiao and said, "God knows this, how did Uncle Qingshi know about it?"
He Xiao knew he was sorry for Bai Fu, so he cried: "Taoist Master Qingshi has a hundred acres of paddy fields at the foot of the mountain. I help him farm on weekdays to subsidize his family, so we have some friendship. That day he called me into the inner house and asked me if I wanted to be shortlisted for the top ten.
Of course I thought about it, but I also knew that I was not good at martial arts, and I might not be able to enter the top ten, let alone the top thirty. Taoist priest Qingshi said that he could help me. The condition is that he will cultivate his paddy fields for free for ten years.
I could accept this condition, so I readily agreed.
After the start of the group stage, I advanced all the way and even defeated several seniors who were usually better at martial arts than me, and successfully advanced. I just now believed that Senior Uncle Qingshi had made arrangements for me behind the scenes.
Until the final duel with you, Uncle Qingshi said, you are the disciple of the leader, he can't command you. He also knew that we have always been on good terms, so he asked me to find you. This is what happened next.
Two days ago, Uncle Qingshi came to me and told me that Taoist Master Qingzhu had discovered that we had cheated on two dozen matches. If we were severely punished according to the sect rules, not only would our results be invalidated, but we would also be expelled from the sect.
I was the one who proposed the match-fixing, and I am willing to accept the punishment according to the sect's rules, but I beg you, Master, to forgive you, and I will bear the responsibility alone.
Uncle Qingshi thought for a long time and asked me to go to Taoist Master Qingzhu to confess. He would help me mediate and try to get leniency for me and not cancel your grades.
When things got to this point, I had no other choice, so I agreed and wrote a confession.
Brother Fu, if I knew, he would also deprive you of your grades, and I would never agree! You have to believe me!" He Xiao's knees softened, and he took Bai Fu's hand, knelt down to Bai Fu, and begged for forgiveness.
Bai Fu angrily denounced He Xiao's stupidity and cowardice, and even more hated Taoist Master Qingshi's despicableness: "Why are you so stupid! Once you confess in black and white, it will be irrefutable. Master Qingshi has always been a hypocrite, how can you believe his words! Really true
I'm so angry with you!
However, it is true as you said, Master Qingshi’s interests have bewitched you first, and this matter is not entirely our fault! From this, it can be inferred that there may be other inside stories for the selection of the Seven Star Sword Formation, and the talents behind the scenes are even more
It’s abominable! We sue the Presbyterian Council and ask the elders to give everyone justice. Even if the selection results are still invalid, we can’t be bullied and do it in vain!”
At this point, Bai Fu stared into He Xiao's eyes and asked seriously: "If I go to the Presbyterian Church to file a complaint, will you be willing to testify?"
He Xiao was stunned, thought for a moment, and said: "Brother Fu, I am willing to testify."
"Good brother! Taoist Master Qingshi is so despicable! I will go to him to argue!"
Once he made up his mind, Bai Fu's blood surged. He pushed aside He Xiao's obstruction and headed straight for Songhe Hall!