It was no wonder that the young man's mind was buzzing and he exclaimed in his heart. As a disciple who had been on Upper Academy Island for two years, he had never seen someone like Wang Baole, who had actually taken out a hundred perfect first-grade Dharmic artifacts that were extremely difficult to refine for the test, regardless of whether it was his own experience in the nine assessments or what he had heard from others.
In the young man's eyes, it was inconceivable that Wang Baole would increase the difficulty for himself. After all, the cost of refining the artifacts in such a manner was too high. Furthermore, with such difficulty, the subsequent ten artifacts that were randomly refined for the test within a specified time would naturally be even more difficult.
Moreover, the young man definitely did not believe that these Dharmic artifacts had been refined by a new disciple. No matter how he looked at it, there did not seem to be enough time. If someone could really do it, the young man thought that it would definitely be a prodigy who would become an Armament Soldier in the future.
However, no matter how he looked at Wang Baole, he did not seem to be a prodigy. At that moment, he calmed himself down and shifted his gaze away from Wang Baole's Dharmic artifacts that were gradually merging into the stone tablet. After suppressing the waves in his heart, he concluded that this new disciple had found someone to refine Dharmic artifacts for him and was here to try his luck.
Even though it was still somewhat unreasonable, and the Dharmic artifacts handed in would not be returned if one failed the test, such a loss was still acceptable to those who were rich and overbearing.
"Senior Brother, what should we do next? Is the test about to begin? " While the young man was thinking, Wang Baole had already sent all the Dharmic artifacts into the stone tablet. He tilted his head and asked nervously. He had also noticed the change in the young man's expression and understood the reason. However, the test was too important to be distracted and he did not have the time to explain.
"Hmph, I hate people who think they can ignore the rules just because they have some stinky money!" Hearing Wang Baole's words, the young man snorted in his heart and spoke with a slightly cold voice.
"Place your hand on the stone tablet, and the test will begin!" After he finished speaking, he saw Wang Baole raise his hand and place it on the stone tablet. His entire body trembled, and he could not help but laugh coldly.
"A new disciple must first learn to fail. So what if you are rich and overbearing? You will still fail!" The young man decided to postpone the test for the time being. He wanted to personally witness Wang Baole's failure. In his opinion, within half an incense stick's worth of time, Wang Baole would definitely give up.
However, even as he was preparing to rejoice in Meng Hao's misfortune, time passed. Soon enough, enough time had passed for half an incense stick to burn, and Wang Baole wasn't done yet. The stone stele in front of him began to emit a bright light that rose up a full meter!
"He passed the first test?" The young man stared blankly. He was a bit surprised, but that was all. He snorted inwardly.
"You're just lucky. Let's see how long you can hold on …" Just as he was muttering to himself, the stone stele suddenly glowed again and rose two feet higher!
"What's going on?!" The young man's breathing quickened.
It didn't take long for the light to reach three feet. The young man couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up, an expression of disbelief on his face as the light continued to rise. When it reached four feet, five feet, six feet …. When it reached nine feet, the young man's mind buzzed, and he cried out in alarm.
"Impossible!! That's way too fast!! " His heart was battered by waves of shock. If someone else had succeeded, he wouldn't have reacted in such a way. However, he had personally witnessed Wang Baole giving out magical items. Each and every one of them was incredibly difficult to craft, and yet … he had almost succeeded!!
After reaching nine feet, the light from the stone stele grew even brighter, reaching a height of ten feet. That indicated that Meng Hao had successfully become a weapon apprentice. Furthermore, the disciples of the Military Registration Department had noticed, and were rushing over.
"Someone succeeded!"
"A new weapon apprentice has appeared!" Even as the disciples of the Military Registration Department arrived, the young man stared blankly at Wang Baole. Beneath the stone stele, he opened his eyes, and the test was over.
"It wasn't that hard," he thought. Wang Baole was surprised that the young man had said it wasn't as hard as Wang Baole had thought. However, seeing that he had succeeded, he was very excited. He clasped hands and bowed to the young man, who stood there gaping. As he turned, the disciples of the Military Registration Department came forward to offer their congratulations.
Wang Baole laughed heartily, then left with the disciples of the Military Registration Department. According to the rules, after registering as a weapon apprentice, Wang Baole would be given a Daoist robe and command medallion, which would be delivered the next day. Therefore, after measuring his height and physique, he left in high spirits.
It was only after Wang Baole left that the youth in charge of the Military Administrative Department's assessment sucked in a deep breath and snapped back to his senses. He stared at the stone stele on which Wang Baole was being assessed.
"Could it be that this stone stele is easier?" Thinking of this, the young man's eyes lit up. He memorized the location of the stone stele. His heart was burning. If he failed this time, he would go to that stone stele next time!
Wang Baole didn't pay attention to what the young man was thinking. At this moment, he was in a good mood. Sitting on the airship, he thought about how he could change into a blue Daoist robe the next day. He also thought about how he could apply for a position in any department. Therefore, he took out his Sound-Transmitting Ring and contacted Chen Yutong. After explaining the situation tactfully, Chen Yutong quickly agreed and invited Wang Baole to the College Administrative Department to complete the procedures.
Seeing that everything was going smoothly, Wang Baole excitedly changed his direction and went straight to the College Administrative Department.
At this moment, Chen Yutong was in the mansion of the College Administrative Department. Originally, he was expressionlessly listening to the careful reports of his four captains. However, after receiving Wang Baole's Sound-Transmitting Ring, he smiled and seemed to be very surprised.
The four captains in front of him looked at each other and were very surprised. Based on their understanding of Chen Yutong, when their superior was not in the College Administrative Department, he was amiable. However, when he was here, he was always serious.
"Interesting. I thought that he would need some time to be promoted, but it's actually so fast. It seems that Master was right. This person is indeed a good seedling. It's right to make friends with him." Chen Yutong smiled and took out his Sound-Transmitting Ring. He asked the person in charge of the Sound-Transmitting Ring. Then, his eyes lit up with surprise.
"It's actually an excellent result! It seems that he took what I told him before to heart. If that's the case … I can't treat him as a subordinate anymore. He's very likely to become my future ally! "The results were confidential. Chen Yutong only knew about it because of his high status.
Thinking of this, Chen Yutong made a decision and immediately gave the order.
At the same time, as Wang Baole went straight to the College Administrative Department, he gradually noticed that the identity of an Armament Disciple was different. Along the way, he saw the Armament Disciples in blue robes walking by. Almost all the ordinary disciples he met would immediately cup their fists and greet them. Looking at the awe-inspiring appearances of the Armament Disciples, Wang Baole looked forward to his own Taoist robes even more.
"An Armament Disciple is indeed different." Wang Baole sighed as he approached the College Administrative Department. Looking from afar, the College Administrative Department occupied a large area. There was a four-story main pavilion inside, surrounded by seven or eight two-story and three-story pavilions. Under the encirclement, this place seemed to be divided into its own area.
At the same time, on the square outside the main pavilion, there were many airships docked. Ordinary disciples were going in and out of the airships. It was a hubbub of voices. He could even see some Armament Disciples. Obviously, they had a certain level of authority. Everywhere they passed, everyone was respectful.
"So this is the College Administrative Department." Wang Baole was shocked. This was his first time here. As soon as he approached, a young man in a blue robe noticed Wang Baole. He quickly walked over and cupped his fists with a smile.
"Are you Junior Brother Wang Baole?"
Hearing the other party call out his name, Wang Baole came to a conclusion. A smile appeared on his face as he went forward to greet him.
"Junior Brother Wang, I am Zhou Penghai. Please come in. Senior Brother Chen is waiting for you inside. He has already made it clear that we are all on the same side in the future." This young man in blue was one of the four team leaders of the College Administrative Department. As he led the way for Wang Baole, he also secretly sized him up. He knew that the person in front of him was likely to be a team leader like himself in the future. Therefore, he wanted to make friends with him.
As they chatted and laughed along the way, Wang Baole walked into the backyard of the College Administrative Department. After entering a three-story pavilion, he saw Chen Yutong drinking tea inside.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Chen!" Unlike the usual meetings, this time Wang Baole walked a few steps forward. With a solemn expression, he respectfully cupped his fists and bowed to Chen Yutong.
However, before he bowed, Chen Yutong walked over with a big smile and helped Wang Baole up.
"Junior Brother Baole, you don't have to do this. Come, come, come, sit here." As she spoke, Chen Yutong pulled Wang Baole to sit down. Soon, the team leader who led the way came forward and brewed spiritual tea for the two of them. He then stood behind Chen Yutong respectfully and silently.
First, she congratulated Wang Baole on becoming an Armament Disciple. Then, the two of them exchanged pleasantries. Chen Yutong smiled as she took out a token and handed it to Wang Baole.
"Junior Brother Baole, with your aptitude, it's only a matter of time before you become an Armament Soldier. At the same time, I understand that you're the Head Prefect of the Lower Academy Island and in charge of the College Discipline Department. I think you're very experienced in this area. Now that the College Administrative Department lacks a person to be in charge of the Inspectorate Team, I wonder if Junior Brother Baole could temporarily condescend and help me?" Chen Yutong looked at Wang Baole with a smile on her face.
Wang Baole was shocked. Although he had never been to the College Administrative Department before, he had done some research on the Spiritual Intranet. He knew that other than Chen Yutong, the Inspectorate Team had the greatest authority in the College Administrative Department. They had the authority to supervise everyone and were extremely powerful. Unfortunately, Chen Yutong had always been in charge of the Inspectorate Team and had never delegated this authority. After that, there were four Disciplinary Teams. In each team, there were a few team leaders and team leaders, as well as some ordinary disciples who were not registered in the College Administrative Department.
However, from what Chen Yutong was saying, it was obvious that she wanted to appoint Wang Baole as the team leader of the Inspectorate Team!
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