Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. The date of the Promise of Ten Years was getting closer and closer. Xiao Chen locked himself in his room. Studying talismans and the Life Bestowal Spell, he never left his house, living a life that was almost completely isolated from the world.
Hu!
Xiao Chen followed the method in the Compendium of Cultivation and channeled his Spiritual Energy into the wooden sculpture in his hand. With a 'shua' sound, the wooden sculpture transformed into a woman emitting golden light in the air.
The woman held a golden spear in her hand and lightly waved her wrist in the air. A stream of dragon qi gathered in the spear and nine golden dragon shadows rose up behind her, waves of dragon might spreading out in all directions.
Boom!
Before the smile on Xiao Chen's face could fade, the woman suddenly shattered, turning into a pile of sawdust in the air, slowly drifting down.
It still didn't work. Xiao Chen sighed slightly in his heart. Over the past half a month, his achievements in the field of talismans could be considered gratifying. However, he still couldn't officially succeed in the Life Bestowal Spell.
Carving some small animals and making them temporarily real was no longer a problem for Xiao Chen. However, he had never really succeeded in making real combat weapons.
This girl was carved by him using Yue Ying's image. Yue Ying was the strongest girl he had ever seen. Furthermore, the martial technique she used, Xiao Chen's Battle Sage Origin's Changing Character Formula had also captured a trace of it and was able to successfully merge it.
However, after half a month of hard work, Xiao Chen always felt that a trace of the most important charm was missing. As a result, the combat weapons he carved would not last more than three seconds.
Could it be that he could only succeed after reaching the Martial Master realm? Xiao Chen wondered in his heart. There was only half a meter of Spiritual Wood left on the table. Xiao Chen did not have many chances left.
This kind of spiritual wood was very difficult to find. Xiao Chen asked Bao 'er to go to Glittering Jewels Pavilion to inquire about it. Even in Qizi County's Glittering Jewels Pavilion, it was difficult to obtain a piece of spiritual wood in a year.
Old spirit wood was even harder to find. Even if there was spirit wood, it wouldn't be Xiao Chen's turn to buy it. That was because this kind of spiritual wood was very popular, and almost as soon as it was put on the shelves, it would be bought by alchemists at a high price.
Although Xiao Chen was anxious, he wasn't overly anxious. These things couldn't be rushed. The more anxious you were, the less likely you would be able to find that feeling.
Back at the desk, Xiao Chen's somewhat gloomy mood finally improved a little. On the desk were all kinds of talismans that he had made in the past few days.
The types of talismans in the Compendium of Cultivation were complex and varied. The various types of talismans dazzled the eyes, making it hard for the eyes to take in. For the sake of convenience, Xiao Chen categorized the talismans into three categories: offensive, defensive, and special.
The offensive type of talisman mainly used spiritual energy of different attributes to inscribe the runes on the talisman paper. The more complex the talisman, the more attributes it had, the more powerful the attack.
Defensive talismans and special talismans were basically the same as offensive talismans in theory, but their specific applications were different.
Talismans were divided into nine ranks, from low to high. With Xiao Chen's current strength, he could only inscribe Rank 2 talismans. He could inscribe Rank 3 talismans, but the failure rate was too high.
Xiao Chen gave up after trying a few times. It consumed too many materials, and the gains did not make up for the losses.
"Second Young Master, the First Elder invites you to the great hall. He says that an honored guest has arrived," Bao`er's melodious voice came from outside the door.
Xiao Chen opened the door and walked out. Feeling suspicious, he asked, "Honored guest? Bao`er, do you know who the honored guest is? "
Bao`er smiled mischievously, "It is a great beauty, very beautiful. The First Elder is very respectful to her. I think he calls her something like Miss Feng."
Miss Feng? Feng Feixue?
Xiao Chen's eyes lit up, "Is that woman wearing men's clothes?"
Bao`er felt it was strange, so she asked, "Second Young Master, how did you know?"
"Young Master, can't I foresee the future?" Xiao Chen smiled gently.
That's right, Xiao Chen thought to himself, It must be Feng Feixue. How strange, why is she here at our Xiao Clan? Furthermore, it is at this time.
There is less than half a month left before the Promise of Ten Years ends. Is it a coincidence that she is here now?
After passing through a few gardens, Xiao Chen did not walk for long before he arrived at the great hall. What surprised Xiao Chen was that aside from Xiao Qiang and Feng Feixue, Xiao Jian and Xiao Yulan were here as well.
"Young Master Xiao, it has been a long time." Feng Feixue was dressed in men's clothes. Her delicate eyebrows exuded a heroic spirit; she was still as elegant as before.
Xiao Chen smiled faintly, "I did not expect to meet you here. Miss Feng is really resourceful, to be able to see me everywhere."
When the three people at the side saw that Xiao Chen knew Feng Feixue, they were astonished. Xiao Qiang asked, "Xiao Chen, you already knew Miss Feng?"
Xiao Yulan and Xiao Jian were curious about Xiao Qiang's question as well. They waited for Xiao Chen's reply.
Xiao Chen found a chair and sat beside Xiao Yulan. He said, "I can't say that I know her, but I have met her a few times. Would First Elder please introduce us?"
When Xiao Qiang heard this, he smiled and said, "This is Miss Feng Feixue. Her clan runs a merchant association. It is the largest merchant association in the Great Qin Empire. Their business covers the entire continent. Even in the Great Jin Dynasty, they are considered one of the top."
"Her ancestors and our Xiao Clan can be considered to have some sort of relationship." When Xiao Qiang said this, there was a trace of undetectable sadness in the depths of his eyes.
Feng Feixue's sharp senses caught the trace of sadness in Xiao Qiang's eyes. She smiled calmly, appearing calm and unruffled, "Uncle Xiao is too kind. I am just a businessman."
Although she said it very modestly, it was equivalent to her accepting Xiao Qiang's words. Xiao Chen and the other two were startled. The Tianwu Continent was very big. For her clan to be able to spread their business across the continent, their strength was not to be underestimated.
However, how could such a strong power have a relationship with the Xiao Clan's ancestors? Even if they did, there was no need for them to pay a visit to the Xiao Clan.
Xiao Qiang looked at the three of them and said, "Since the three of you are here, I will inform you of Miss Feng's intentions. After this Promise of Ten Years, no matter the result, Miss Feng will think of a way to recommend the three of you to the Heavenly Qin School. "
Heavenly Qin School, when Xiao Chen and the other two heard these words, a huge wave surged in their hearts, unable to calm them down for a long time.
The Heavenly Qin School was one of the five great schools of the Tianwu Continent. It was located in the Great Qin Nation's capital. It had existed even before the Great Qin Empire.
It was said that the founding emperor of the Great Qin Empire, Ying Zheng, studied in the Heavenly Qin School when he was young. After the empire was established, he immediately made the Heavenly Qin School the national school.
In the Tianwu Continent, aside from the three orthodox Holy Lands, which had a longer history than the Tianwu Dynasty, there were other existences comparable to the Holy Lands.
These powers had existed since the Tianwu Dynasty. In the hearts of the people, they were not much different from the Holy Lands. For example, the three great sects of the Great Qin Empire, the Misty Sword Sect, the Heavenly Saber Pavilion, and the Night Spirit Palace were such powers.
However, the Heavenly Qin School was an existence that was in between the two. It was higher than those fake Holy Lands, but lower than the three orthodox Holy Lands. There was another big difference between it and the sects. The school did not interfere in the struggles of any powers; it was just a school.
Even when the Royal Court of the Great Qin Empire had a few internal conflicts, the strong seniors of the school did not interfere.
Xiao Jian suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked, "With our talent, can we really enter the Heavenly Qin School?"
Feng Feixue smiled faintly, "You don't have to worry about this. The entrance exam of the school is not just a test of cultivation realm. The most important thing is actual combat. Furthermore, even if it is just a cultivation realm, the talent of the three of you in the Great Qin Empire is definitely not bad.
"The most important thing is that a few of the great clans have the right to recommend you. There is no need for you to worry."
Xiao Jian was not stupid and quickly understood the meaning behind her words. He directly asked, "These quotas should be very precious, right? Do you have any requests for giving them to us? I don't believe that you would be so kind as to give them to us."
When Feng Feixue heard this, she smiled gently and said, "First Young Master is really direct. I really do not have any requests. If you don't believe me, you can ask Uncle Xiao."
The three of them turned their gazes to Xiao Qiang, waiting to see how he would answer. No requests? This was unbelievable.
Xiao Qiang nodded, "There is no need to worry. If you want to go, just say it. If you do not want to go, Miss Feng will not force you."
"Xiao Jian thanks Miss Feng for her kind intentions. I sincerely want to go. I have offended you with my earlier words."
"I want to know how big this world is and how many outstanding talents there are. If I were to stay in Mohe City for the rest of my life, I would definitely regret it," Xiao Jian said sincerely with a trace of heroism in his words.
Xiao Yulan looked at Xiao Chen, and her eyes flickered with hope. She said, "Cousin Xiao Chen, are you going?"
"I will wait for Father to come out of closed-door training first," Xiao Chen said, evading the responsibility.
Although Xiao Chen yearned for the Heavenly Qin School, he did not desire it as much as Xiao Jian did. How big was the world? How many outstanding talents there were? Could the Heavenly Qin School really find the answer?
A single leaf obscures one's eyes, and one cannot see Mt. Tai. The sky that you see might just be a leaf in the eyes of others.
Xiao Chen had already made up his mind long ago. After the Promise of Ten Years, he would definitely leave the Xiao Clan. However, after the matter with Ao Jiao, the Lunar Shadow Saber did not hum for him. The place he wanted to go the most was still the Heavenly Saber Pavilion.
Thinking of Ao Jiao, Xiao Chen felt a sense of melancholy in his heart. It assaulted him once again, causing him to feel a sense of loss.
When Xiao Jian heard Xiao Chen's words, he could not help but feel serious. He could not help but look at the First Elder. Xiao Qiang smiled faintly, "No problem. After the Clan Head comes out of closed-door training, he will respect your decision and will not stop you."
When Xiao Yulan heard the meaning behind Xiao Chen's words, she could not help but feel disappointed. She said dejectedly, "Miss Feng, can I consider it for a period of time?"
Seeing Xiao Yulan's expression, a strange light flashed in Feng Feixue's eyes. However, it disappeared in an instant. She smiled and said, "I will not be leaving for a month. You can consider it carefully."
She turned her gaze to Xiao Chen and said, "Young Master Xiao, can I speak to you privately?"
Xiao Chen looked at the First Elder. When he saw him nod his head, he said, "Not a problem."
The two of them walked out of the great hall. Xiao Yulan led the way in front. After they arrived at a secluded garden, they stopped. Then, she turned around and stared at Xiao Chen with a pair of eyes brimming with spiritual energy.
Xiao Chen said somewhat unnaturally, "I wonder why Miss Feng is looking for me?"
"Pu Ci!"
Feng Feixue did not reply to him. Suddenly, a folding fan appeared in her hand and she aimed it at Xiao Chen's face. The folding fan gave off a fiery-red glow. Just as it was about to reach Xiao Chen, it opened up with a 'shua' sound.
A fiery-red lotus soared into the air, looking very alluring.
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