Yan Li had said before that life needed a sense of ritual. Only then would one be worthy of their life.
In that case, how should he do it?
Every week, eat a sumptuous meal. Every three months, change a girlfriend. If the girlfriend was good, he could use her for another two months. However, he could only use her for half a year at most. After all, no matter how beautiful a woman was, she would vomit if she slept too much.
Every time Yan Li bragged about these ideals in the dorm, many people would gather around to watch. After all, Yan Li was handsome, had a wealthy family, and had a sweet mouth. He was good at picking up girls.
The majority of single dogs didn't have any girls. They could only listen and satisfy their cravings!
Qi Shengjia had never been interested in such topics. What was a sense of ritual? It didn't matter. Even if today was the day of the battle hall's test, the honest guy acted as usual. He even washed his face.
"Old Qi, today is the day of the battle hall's test, right?"
Wang Hao stretched his back and curled up in his blanket as he asked.
"Mn!"
Qi Shengjia nodded.
"In that case, we will go and cheer for you later!"
Although everyone was friends, Wang Hao definitely wouldn't go and cheer for Qi Shengjia in the past. Other than Qi Shengjia being unable to win, he wasn't important in their relationship.
But things were different now. Qi Shengjia not only defeated Peng Wanli and entered the battle hall, but he also passed the second test smoothly and stayed in the battle hall for half a year.
That was impressive!
When Wang Hao went out to play, he would gain a lot of face by saying that his friend was from the battle hall.
Naturally, the more important reason was that Qi Shengjia was able to get close to Sun Mo. It was said that during these few days, he had been receiving special training from Sun Mo.
The Ancient Dragon Capturing Hands that others couldn't even dream of, yet Qi Shengjia could enjoy it once every two to three days.
This was simply too enviable.
"Wait for me!"
Zhou Xu got off the bed and started to wear his clothes. "I'll go too!"
"Let's go together. It isn't easy for our dorm to have a member of the battle hall. Qi Shengjia, you must win today!"
The other dorm mates also woke up when they heard the commotion.
Yan Li lay on his bed and used a blanket to cover his head, pretending to sleep. However, he was extremely angry in his heart. (A country bumpkin from the countryside. He doesn't have money, looks, or talent. How can he be more famous than me?)
In the past, Yan Li was already a famous person in this dorm. But now, Qi Shengjia was the most famous person in the dorm.
"Sun Mo is really blind!"
Yan Li mumbled, his heart filled with envy and jealousy. He felt that if Sun Mo was willing to guide him, his achievements would definitely be higher than Qi Shengjia's.
Dong! Dong!
There was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?"
Wang Hao opened the door.
"Is Qi Shengjia around?"
A young man walked in. When everyone saw that he was wearing the Central Province Academy's uniform and that there were six silver lines on his collar, they knew that he was a sixth-year student. Hence, they hurriedly stood up.
This was a form of respect for a senior.
"I am!"
Qi Shengjia stepped out.
"Hello, I'm Tang Ming."
Tang Ming spoke.
After hearing this name, everyone in the dormitory was shocked. Even Yan Li, who was covered in his blanket, couldn't help but poke his head out and look down.
Tang Ming, a sixth-year student, ranked # 13 in the battle hall. Although he wasn't ranked in the top ten, he was still very famous.
This was because Tang Ming's swift saber was miraculous. In terms of saber techniques, it was said that he was one of the top three in the school.
Why would such an influential character look for Qi Shengjia?
"Please forgive me for my sudden visit!"
Tang Ming smiled. "I heard that you have a potted plant that was rewarded by Teacher Sun? I wonder if you are willing to part with it? "
Potted plant?
Everyone looked at the head of Qi Shengjia's bed.
Everyone had seen this potted plant before. After Qi Shengjia obtained it, he would never leave it. Regardless of whether he was eating or going to the toilet, he would carry it.
"I'm sorry!"
Qi Shengjia shook his head.
"Don't be in a hurry to reject it. I'm willing to pay 10,000 taels!"
Tang Ming stated his price.
Si ~
Upon hearing this price, everyone in the dormitory drew in a cold gasp and revealed expressions of disbelief. After that, their eyes widened as they stared at the potted plant.
It was just an ordinary Little Leaf Luo. In a flower shop, one could buy 10 pots with 1 silver.
"So Tang Ming is a lunatic?"
Wang Xu guessed.
Yan Li immediately felt jealous. Qi Shengjia was going to become rich? (Damn it, why don't you just fall and die?)
"I'm sorry, this is a gift from Teacher Sun. I'm not selling it!"
Qi Shengjia rejected without any hesitation.
"Hehe, this fellow is truly a fool!"
Yan Li felt happy.
"15,000 taels."
Tang Ming stated another price. "Student Qi, I really want to buy this potted plant."
Qi Shengjia still shook his head.
"20,000 taels!"
Tang Ming gritted his teeth. This was the limit of what he could offer. "Student Qi, if you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come and look for me. I can also spar with you and guide you!"
His dormitory mates were envious. Although an expert like Tang Ming wasn't a teacher, sparring with him and receiving some guidance would be very beneficial to his cultivation.
"Please don't agree!"
Yan Li kept praying. He didn't want to see Qi Shengjia become rich at all.
"I'm sorry."
Qi Shengjia didn't care about this. Leaving aside the powerful effects of the spirit gathering potted plant, even if it was just an ordinary potted plant, as long as it was given by Teacher Sun, Qi Shengjia wouldn't sell it.
"Student Qi, given your relationship with Teacher Sun, it would be as easy as drinking water for you to get another potted plant. Why don't you sell it and earn 20,000 taels? Your father wouldn't be able to earn back this amount of money even if he were to farm his entire life. "
Tang Ming persuaded.
He didn't expect that this fellow would be able to endure when facing such a great temptation.
Those who knew about the spirit gathering potted plant were all new students who had joined the Darkness Continent's tour group. After they returned, they didn't spread the news.
Naturally, they also had their own selfish motives. They wanted to see if they could get a potted plant from Sun Mo or his students. If more people knew about it, wouldn't there be more competitors?
Tang Ming's cousin, who was in the New Cadet Regiment, had accidentally let the cat out of the bag. That was why Tang Ming had come knocking to purchase it.
"I can't give it to you. You can try to beg Teacher Sun. He's a very good person!"
Qi Shengjia suggested.
Tang Ming bitterly smiled. (Do you think that Sun Mo is still that intern teacher that no one cared about? Right now, he's extremely famous and would always be surrounded by students after class.)
Tang Ming almost couldn't find a chance to be alone with Sun Mo. There were too many people around, and it wasn't easy to speak up. In addition, he was also worried that he might anger Sun Mo. Hence, Tang Ming chose to take a roundabout path to save himself.
Not only was Qi Shengjia honest, but he was also stubborn.
"If you change your mind, you can come and look for me at any time!"
Tang Ming helplessly left.
"Old Qi, what's going on with that potted plant?"
Wang Hao's curiosity could kill a tiger.
The other roommates also turned their gazes over.
"Teacher Sun drew spirit gathering runes on the leaves."
Qi Shengjia was an honest person and had never thought of lying to his roommates. In addition, he felt that this was a good thing and could help his teacher expand his fame. Hence, when he said this, he was filled with admiration and worship.
"Ah? There are spirit gathering runes on the leaves? "
"Are you joking? Is this something that a human can do? "
"Where is it? Let me take a look! "
A group of roommates immediately crowded over. Even Yan Li jumped off his bed and stretched his neck to take a look.
As expected, there were spirit runes drawn on the green leaves that were the size of a fingernail.
"My heavens, there are really spirit runes?"
The group of students was shocked.
"Didn't you guys discover that the spirit qi in the dorm has become much denser recently? Did it allow you guys to sleep better?"
Qi Shengjia smiled. "Old Zhou no longer snores during these few days!"
"Ah? Really? "
A male student was surprised.
"Yeah, didn't you notice that we all try to sleep earlier than you? If we accidentally wake up in the middle of the night, we won't be able to sleep. "
Zhou Xu complained tearfully.
Old Zhou's snoring could probably be heard even in the room next door.
"I'm sorry!"
Old Zhou felt very awkward.
"Speaking of which, no wonder I felt that my condition wasn't bad recently and that my strength had improved. So it's because of this!"
Wang Hao was enlightened. After that, he revealed an envious expression. If he also had such a potted plant, his strength would surely improve even faster, right?
Sigh, he had missed out on Teacher Sun back then. It was truly a lifelong regret!
"Why should I? Which part of me isn't stronger than Qi Shengjia? "
Yan Li was so jealous that his expression was about to turn ugly.
"I'll leave first!"
Qi Shengjia packed his things and carried the potted plant, preparing to leave.
"Wait, we'll go with you!"
The group of roommates hurriedly put on their clothes and escorted Qi Shengjia out!
In the dorm, only Yan Li was left alone. However, everyone knew that he wasn't on good terms with Qi Shengjia. Hence, they naturally wouldn't play with him.
"F * * * you!"
Yan Li was very angry. He grabbed a pillow and smashed it on the ground. (Previously, when I treated you guys to a meal, you guys weren't like this.)
(No, I have to find a chance to look for Teacher Sun and recommend myself.)
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Yan Li + 50. Friendly (170/1,000).
The sunlight shone on him, feeling a little warm. Qi Shengjia listened to the flattery of his roommates and felt very emotional. All of this was brought to him by Teacher Sun!
Luckily, he had taken the initiative to look for Teacher Sun that night to seek guidance. One could say that that was the turning point of his life.
"It's a potted plant worth 20,000 taels!"
Qi Shengjia touched the leaves of the potted plant. His heart was filled with gratitude and worship for Sun Mo.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from Qi Shengjia + 100. Respect (1902/10000).
...
Outside the battle hall, in the public square, the students were waiting.
"Quickly look, it's Cai Tan!"
"Ah? Didn't they say that he is already at the end of his rope? Why is he still participating in the examination? "
"I heard that he was beaten up by a first-year student. Tsk, he is truly an embarrassment to us third-years!"
"Shh, softer, don't let others hear us!"
"What are you afraid of? That fellow is already crippled. His reputation is undeserved. Right now, I can smash his dog head with a single hand! "
Among the students, some of them surveyed Cai Tan as they mumbled.
As a former genius and a famous person in the battle hall, Cai Tan had once been extremely famous. But now, he was just a joke.
Those who were scolding Cai Tan were all third-year students. They had once treated Cai Tan as the leading character of their year, a genius who could challenge Fang Yan. Who knew that he would be defeated so miserably? He had simply thrown away the face of their year.
Right now, the third-year students were the targets of ridicule from the other years.
It was one thing for them to be ridiculed by the higher-year students, but the lower-year students also didn't respect the third-year seniors. Who could endure this?
Because of this, everyone had already fought a few times.
Everyone hated Cai Tan because he had pulled down the prestige of the third-years. (You are a leading character, yet you can't even win against a first-year student. You have thrown away the face of the entire third-year.)
"It's all my fault!"
Upon hearing those discussions, Ruan Yun's expression turned dark and gloomy. She blamed herself.
"It's my strength that isn't good enough!"
Cai Tan consoled his girlfriend. His expression was calm, but he silently vowed in his heart. (Today, I will definitely regain the glory of the past!)
The lot-drawing began. It was still Zhu Ting who was in charge.
"Everyone, line up quickly. Don't make a ruckus or fight. Those who disobey will be expelled immediately and stripped of their qualifications to challenge!"
Zhu Ting was extremely imposing.
The students didn't dare to be slow. All of them lined up and were as obedient as grandsons.
Zhu Ting stood at the side and enjoyed such a scene very much. But when he saw Cai Tan, he started. (Trash, what are you doing here?) (Didn't you feel that you have not been humiliated enough?)
"Zhu Ting!"
Cai Tan greeted them.
"Mn!"
Zhu Ting nodded. After that, he berated, "The people in front, hurry up. What are you guys doing? You guys are praying to the gods and praying to the Buddha just to draw lots. If you guys don't have confidence, why the hell are you guys still participating in the examination? Why don't you guys scram earlier? "
Seeing that Zhu Ting had no intention to speak, Cai Tan had a self-mocking smile on his face. (Just wait, I will make you guys look at me in a different light.)
...
On the other side, Wang Hao's group was waiting for the battle hall to open.
"This fellow Old Qi is really soaring up to the sky!"
Wang Hao was envious. Because they weren't from the battle hall, they could only wait outside and enter together with the challengers even if they wanted to cheer for Qi Shengjia.
"Say, do you guys think that Old Qi really has talent?"
Zhou Xu was puzzled. If winning once could be considered luck, then winning twice should be considered strength, right?
Looking at the students in the public square, there were over 1,000 of them, and all of them came here for the sake of joining the battle hall. As for the people on their side, they didn't even have the courage to draw lots because they knew that they would lose even if they went up.
"Other than Old Qi being more hardworking, I feel that his talent is ordinary!"
After Old Zhou spoke, everyone fell silent. Actually, everyone was thinking that Qi Shengjia's talent was ordinary? Were you blind? It was clearly extremely bad, alright?
Qi Shengjia's cultivation base had once fallen behind the average by a lot and was on the verge of dropping out of school. It was Sun Mo who forcefully pulled him back.
Speaking of which, Teacher Sun was truly impressive. He could nurture a trash into a member of the battle hall.
Ding!
Favorable impression points from a group of students + 300.
"Whether he is ordinary or not, won't we know after looking at the battle results today?"
Wang Hao interjected.
"That's right. If Old Qi can still win today, I will treat everyone to a sumptuous meal at the Drunken Immortal Inn!"
Zhou Xu didn't believe in this. "Let's go and find out who Old Qi's opponent is."
In the small public square, many challengers were cursing and swearing. They had unlucky looks on their faces as they tossed away their wooden tokens and left. It was because their opponents were all experts in the top 30, and it was impossible for them to win.
There were also some who were smiling happily, because the opponents they had drawn were at the bottom of the rankings.
On the wooden token, there were numbers and names. It was very easy to confirm.
...
When Sun Mo arrived, the battle hall had already conducted 12 rounds of the battle hall's examination.
There were too many people and he didn't see Qi Shengjia. However, Qi Shengjia must have come because he had received quite a lot of favorable impression points this morning. Most probably, they were from his roommates.
"Teacher, quickly look, it's Cai Tan. He is going up the stage!"
Lu Zhiruo called out.
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