Chapter 39: The Secrets of Huang Mao and the Female Lead Are Revealed
Top-grade A-level talent, Foundation Establishment second layer cultivation...
Top-top grade evaluation...
Top-top grade, another top-top grade! You must know that in the past hundred years on the Eastern Continent, only one Mu Jixue with top-top grade talent appeared. Who would have thought a second one would emerge!
And it's a 'waste' that everyone ridiculed!
Invisibly, it felt as if an unseen hand had slapped everyone's Faces fiercely.
Lin Zhan, the Lin Family Patriarch, was dumbfounded. The Lin Family Grand Elder and his son Lin Feng were also frozen in place, but deep within their eyes, a look of loathing appeared.
Even Yun Zhonghe, the informed head coach, felt a slight shock in his heart. Lin Zhongyu's results were somewhat beyond his expectation.
He didn't doubt Lin Zhongyu's ability and talent, it was just that the time was too short. He thought it would be remarkable if she could break through to Foundation Establishment. Who knew Lin Zhongyu would go big right away, starting at the second layer of Foundation Establishment!
Not only did she consolidate her Foundation Establishment cultivation, but she also broke through consecutively, unstoppable. One could only say, as expected of the female lead.
"Xiao Yu!"
Mu Jixue snapped back from her daze. She immediately excitedly pounced towards Lin Zhongyu, the two delicate and lovely beauties hugging tightly.
Clearly, she had just been secretly holding Yun Zhonghe's hand, but now seeing the female lead, she immediately let go. A good brother would be sad!
You ungrateful White-haired Loli!
Alright, speaking of which, Yun Zhonghe had previously inwardly complained that her hand should be holding the female lead's, and now he was also slapping himself in the Face.
Ahem, I've strayed too far.
"Xiao Yu, you're amazing! I knew you could do it!"
Mu Jixue held Lin Zhongyu's hand, both joyful and bouncing, as if she was even more ecstatic than when she saw her own top-top grade test results.
Youyue Zhenren, who had been watching the show from the side, suddenly coughed lightly, as if reminding Mu Jixue to mind her image.
Mu Jixue quickly straightened her posture.
"I think I remember something. Are you the daughter of Falling Star Fairy?"
"Zhenren knows my Mother?" Unexpectedly hearing her Mother's Daoist title from Youyue Zhenren's mouth, Lin Zhongyu felt a bit curious.
Youyue Zhenren nodded, with an expression of finally understanding: "Before Falling Star Fairy married into the Lin Family, she came to my Xuantian Sect and studied with my master for a period of time, considered half a Disciple."
Lin Zhongyu didn't expect such a connection: "This is the first time I've heard this. No one ever told me before."
"You're only fourteen or fifteen, so it's normal you haven't heard. But I'm more curious, how did your cultivation recover? The world says you have extraordinary talent, but then you regressed instead of advancing."
Youyue Zhenren clearly had the intention of taking Lin Zhongyu as a Disciple. After all, this was the second top-top grade talent in a hundred years, a rare find.
But she had already taken Mu Jixue as a direct Disciple. It's estimated that wanting to take another Lin Zhongyu would be resisted by other Elders within the Sect, so there was likely little hope.
Furthermore... she was also very curious how Lin Zhongyu managed to turn things around in a short period. She hoped it wasn't through some crooked means.
Lin Zhongyu respectfully cupped her fists and explained: "Yes, a few years ago, my cultivation fell into a Bottleneck overnight, regressing instead of advancing. Since then, I did abandon myself for a long time, causing inner demons to arise and my cultivation to decline."
"As for why my cultivation could rapidly break through to Foundation Establishment, I think it should be the words Yun said to me a few days ago."
"If he hadn't scolded me awake, if he hadn't helped me, I wouldn't have been able to escape the inner demons."
Following this, Lin Zhongyu repeated Yun Zhonghe's words almost verbatim, especially emphasizing the sentence:
"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't bully a poor young girl!"
Everyone present looked at Yun Zhonghe in disbelief.
This ignorant and dissolute young master could actually say such words?!
At this moment, everyone's hearts were shaken, except for Yun Zhonghe...
Ahhhhh! Stop talking! Stop talking! I'm so embarrassed!
Instead of being arrogant, he was utterly mortified. Yun Zhonghe was so awkward his toes could dig out a three-bedroom, one-living room apartment, feeling uncomfortable all over.
But thankfully, he wasn't the only one feeling uncomfortable. His good brother Mu Jixue was also very uncomfortable, just for a different reason.
Waaahhhh, they really met secretly behind my back!
Mu Jixue cried inwardly.
Youyue Zhenren believed Lin Zhongyu's words, because she indeed did not sense any aura of the Demon Path or Yao Xiu on Lin Zhongyu. Moreover, cultivators are indeed prone to inner demons during their cultivation process, leading to cultivation regression, and most people find it difficult to overcome.
The higher the cultivation talent, the more powerful the inner demons generated. But once freed from the inner demons, the gains are also multiplied.
The bigger the storm, the more valuable the fish!
The suppressed insights exploding, breaking through in one go is not difficult.
Lin Zhongyu being able to overcome the obstacle of inner demons at this age shows her firm and resilient character. Of course, this is also thanks to Yun Zhonghe's help.
At this moment, when Youyue Zhenren looked at Yun Zhonghe again, there was more appreciation and curiosity in her eyes.
It seemed he always hid unexpected secrets.
Youyue Zhenren: "Not bad. It's just a pity that I already have a direct Disciple and cannot take you as a master. However, as long as you can successfully enter the Sect, I believe other Elders will definitely come to see you. Keep it up, child."
Unable to take a shortcut, she could only continue according to the normal process.
Although some time was spent on Lin Zhongyu, the ceremony still had to continue. Many children from aristocratic families were waiting to come up for testing, so Youyue Zhenren didn't have time to chat more with Lin Zhongyu.
At this moment, Lin Zhan, the Lin Family Patriarch standing on the high platform, was unable to calm his emotions for a long time. His worldview had collapsed, and at the same time, he was filled with deep regret.
If he had known earlier, he should have helped Lin Zhongyu reclaim her spot. That way, he could not only establish the image of a good Father but also stabilize his position as Patriarch.
What a huge loss!
Now it was too late to salvage the situation. After stepping down, Lin Zhongyu didn't even look at him, following Yun Zhonghe down together, and even stood in the Yun Family's queue.
She didn't even give him a chance to speak.
Thinking about how he had neglected Lin Zhongyu all these years, ever since her Mother died, had he fulfilled his duty as a Father?
He regretted it immensely.
"Damn it... I should have been a good Father..."
"You're not regretting not being a good Father." Just then, Yun Chongtian, who was beside him, sneered, "You're just thinking about losing your position as Patriarch."
Yun Chongtian's words were like cold water splashed on him, ruthlessly exposing his hypocritical and ugly facade.
Instantly, Lin Zhan's Face turned red like pig liver, but in front of Yun Chongtian, he didn't dare to act up and could only swallow his anger.
"Coward."
Yun Chongtian scoffed dismissively. He had looked down on Lin Zhan for a long time and also felt sad for Falling Star Fairy.
A dignified heroine of her generation, yet she married such an incompetent man. One could only say that Falling Star Fairy was deceived by his hypocrisy back then.
At this moment, Yun Chongtian looked at his son's back, and the excitement in his heart was instantly indescribable.
Gagaga, my son is still the best. He snatched away the Lin Family's Genius.
Yun Chongtian exclaimed 666.
Chapter 40: Huang Mao Is Still Charging for Love!
There are so many aristocratic families in Cangzhou City. Although each family only has ten spots, calculating it makes for several hundred people. With everyone taking turns for the test, it would probably take more than just one morning to finish.
By noon, only seventy percent of the people had been tested, with the remaining thirty percent scheduled for the afternoon.
During the midday break, the Cangzhou City Lord's Mansion arranged separate resting rooms and meals for all the aristocratic families.
Lin Family Resting Room.
At this moment, the entire Lin Family was gloomy, especially the Grand Elder and Lin Feng, whose Faces were the most unsightly.
"It's all because of this Yun Zhonghe. If he hadn't interfered, our plan would have succeeded!"
"Now it's good. Lin Zhongyu has burst onto the scene. Even if the Father and daughter have a bad relationship, blood is thicker than water after all. For Lin Zhongyu's sake, it's probably not appropriate to touch his position as Patriarch for a while."
The Father and son hated Yun Zhonghe so much their back teeth were about to shatter. A good hand of cards was ruined by Yun Zhonghe, the 'King Bomb'. One could only say the Yun Family was too powerful; they couldn't afford to play.
"Can we only watch the opportunity we had within reach go to waste?" The Grand Elder sighed, wringing his hands.
"No, Father, I have another plan!" A sharp glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He grabbed his Father and whispered, "This is only the preliminary test. There's another test after this, which is a martial arts competition. According to the usual rules, the three people with the highest cultivation will each occupy a ring as the ring master. The ring master has the power to name a challenger, and the other party cannot refuse."
The selection ceremony is very cruel, especially the martial arts competition round. Whether it's a challenger or a ring master, once defeated, they lose their qualification.
If a challenger successfully challenges, they become the new ring master and continue to accept challenges or actively name a challenger, while the previous ring master steps down directly and loses their qualification.
Only the ring master who can stand on the ring until the end can ultimately enter the Xuantian Sect.
After all, Xuantian Sect is the number one Sect on the Eastern Continent. They select Disciples not only based on talent and cultivation but also on their aptitude in combat.
After all, the cultivation world is inherently cruel; only those who laugh last are the winners.
Xuantian Sect never raises Disciples like flowers in a greenhouse; they give them many trials. Therefore, those who come out of Xuantian Sect are all true powerhouses.
In this preliminary test of the selection ceremony, Lin Feng had the highest cultivation, so he would be one of the ring masters. As for the other two rings, it seems that two other people at the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment will occupy them.
Although Lin Zhongyu is exceptionally talented, she is still too young. Like Lin Feng and the other two ring masters, they are all over twenty years old, so it's reasonable for their cultivation to be higher.
"If she, Lin Zhongyu, wants to enter Xuantian Sect, she has to get past me first! I won't let her have her way. As long as I stomp her down, there's still a chance for everything!"
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes. His thoughts were sinister and ruthless, using any means necessary. Since he decided to deal with Lin Zhongyu, he had to make complete preparations.
"Father, you still have that pill from before, right?"
Lin Feng looked at the Grand Elder, whose eyes narrowed upon hearing this.
The Grand Elder hesitated for a moment, then quietly handed a blood-red pill to Lin Feng: "Don't use it unless absolutely necessary."
Lin Feng grinned sinisterly: "Don't worry, Father, I'm just preventing any accidents."
This concerns the fate of their entire family. Lin Feng naturally wouldn't be careless. He had to ensure he severely suppressed Lin Zhongyu and crushed her momentum.
...
At the same moment, in the Yun Family's resting room.
Yun Chongtian and Madam Chen were very satisfied with their son's performance, because Youyue Zhenren had just paid them a special visit.
"If it weren't for Yun Zhonghe's help, this pearl that is Lin Zhongyu might have been covered in dust. The two Fellow Daoists have given birth to a Qilin child, truly fortunate."
To make Youyue Zhenren, who was usually like an iceberg, speak words of praise, this was truly unprecedented!
Yun Chongtian and Madam Chen felt extremely proud and couldn't be more excited. Madam Chen even held Lin Zhongyu's hand and wanted her to stay at the Yun Mansion.
Lin Zhongyu had already broken ties with the Lin Family, and she participated in the selection ceremony because she accepted the Yun Family's spot. In terms of identity, she had essentially left the Lin Family and joined the Yun Family.
Furthermore, Yun Chongtian had also participated in that tragic beast tide siege back then and felt deeply about Lin Zhongyu's Mother's matter.
Of course, how could Lin Zhongyu really feel comfortable staying at the Yun Family? However, Madam Chen was too enthusiastic, seemingly taken with this young girl, insisting on keeping her.
"Just stay at my house. You and He'er are good friends, so just treat this place as your own home. No need to be constrained by details." Madam Chen held Lin Zhongyu's hand and said with a smile.
Lin Zhongyu couldn't refuse such warmth and could only bite the bullet and agree.
"Then... thank you, Auntie..."
She was extremely reserved when she replied, shrinking her neck, her small Face flushed red. From time to time, she would look towards Yun Zhonghe's direction. When their eyes met, Lin Zhongyu would panic slightly and then quickly lower her head.
Being a woman herself, how could Madam Chen not understand Lin Zhongyu? Her smile became even more radiant.
However, Yun Zhonghe seemed a little depressed.
My dear Mother, what kind of trouble are you stirring up for me!
This is the great female lead. What kind of situation is this, her staying at my Huang Mao's house? Huang Aotian will surely tear me apart.
Yun Zhonghe couldn't imagine Lin Zhongyu staying at his house.
But thankfully, Yun Zhonghe's house was large enough, and his courtyard was also separate. If Lin Zhongyu were to stay, she would stay in the guest courtyard, which was quite a distance from his courtyard, making it difficult to meet.
Surely they wouldn't actually move the female lead into his courtyard.
"Looks like I need to find a chance to explain the situation to Aotian, lest she hold a grudge against me."
Yun Zhonghe muttered to himself.
Just then, Tao Jiu'er's figure quietly appeared from behind him.
"Young Master, I just received news. As expected, Lin Feng from the Lin Family does have a plan to deal with Miss Lin in the martial arts competition."