She did not know if it was because of the so-called Deity's disciple selection, but along the way, she met several people who were holding onto their children and rushing towards the town. All of them had excited expressions, and their discussions were all about the descent of the Deity, the disciple selection, and other such matters. Zhu Yao silently admired the rallying power of this trickster, to actually make so many people believe in him without a doubt.
Zhu Village was actually not far from the market, and it only took them an hour to walk. They had already arrived at the entrance of the city. Because there were too many people entering the city, she had no choice but to hold onto little wimp's hand, in case they got lost. However, little wimp did not resist at this moment, and simply struggled a few times symbolically, before quietly allowing Zhu Yao to pull him forward. However, his little face was still stinky.
After much difficulty, they finally arrived at the selection location, only to see that it was already packed with people. A tall stage was erected in the middle of the crowd, and four people stood on it. All of them were dressed in the same white robes, and the corners of their robes were embroidered with patterns that looked like auspicious clouds, giving them a very sage-like appearance. Unexpectedly, the four of them were all very young, and were much more pleasing to the eye than the white-bearded old man in Zhu Yao's imagination.
Zhu Yao silently gave him a thumbs up in her heart. She did not expect that this trickster was actually quite professional. Just by looking at their uniform, she could tell that they were definitely organized and disciplined. Just based on this extravagance, it was no wonder they were able to scare so many people to come and watch.
On the right side of the tall stage, there was a long line of people. Although there were both men and women in the crowd, every single adult was holding onto one or two children. Their ages ranged from those who had just learned how to walk, to those that were half the height of a human. However, most of them did not even look to be ten years old. Zhu Yao guessed that this was most likely the registration line. Although she did not have much interest in such an obvious scamming activity, she had to complete uncle Wang's instructions. In any case, she was not being scammed of her money, hence, without any hesitation, she stood at the very back of the line.
Little wimp was obedient this time, as he obediently stood together with her. Earlier, he still had a stinky little face, but now, it was replaced with an expression of anticipation. Occasionally, he would stretch his neck and stare at the front of the line. After all, children are always curious about new things.
A moment later, among the four people on the stage, a middle-aged man stood up and took a few steps forward. Clearing his throat, he said. "Everyone, today is the day that our Ancient Hill Sect accepts disciples once every ten years. There are no restrictions on gender, and no restrictions on background. Everyone, please step forward and be tested."
This person sure was straightforward. Zhu Yao had thought that he would give a long speech to sway her, but she never expected that he would immediately begin with a single sentence. Zhu Yao could not help but feel a little curious as well. Just what kind of overbearing organization was this?
"First place!" The middle-aged man said. A woman at the front of the line walked forward with a child in each hand. A younger Immortal in white on the stage waved his hand. A crystal ball suddenly appeared in the middle of the stage. The people on the stage exclaimed.
The young man's expression did not change. He said coldly to the two children on the stage, "Put your hands on it!"
The two children took a step back in fear. In the end, it was the children's mother who pushed them from behind. "What are you afraid of? If you get chosen, you'll reach the heavens in a single step. Hurry, go up!"
Only then did the two children place their little hands on the floating ball. Unfortunately, there were no changes on the ball at all.
The white-clothed middle-aged man shook his head and said. "No Spirit Veins. Next."
The woman sighed, and a disappointed expression instantly appeared on her face. However, she did not argue, as she held onto her pair of children and walked down the stage.
Zhu Yao, however, was a little confused. This scene … Why did she feel that it was a little familiar? The hell, wasn't this the scene of choosing people that was commonly seen in cultivation novels? A scene that would appear at the beginning of every cultivation novel. Testing for Spirit Veins! She had always thought that she had transmigrated into a farmer's field, and in her entire life, she would only be able to live as a peasant woman with a little field in the mountains. Looking at the current situation, could it be that she was going to take the path of a Xianxia novel? But … Zhu Yao looked at herself, and then looked at the row of little radishes in front of her. Uh … Did she transmigrate a little too hastily? Going to cultivate at the age of twenty-eight, even if she crawled, she would not be able to crawl faster than this bunch of little radishes, right!?
For the first time ever since she transmigrated, Zhu Yao felt a deep sadness.
"Hey, hey, hey …" Zhu Yao's hand sank. When she turned her head to look, she realized that little wimp was pulling her earlier.
"What's the matter?" Don't scratch a person who is in a beautiful and sad mood.
Little wimp pointed to the tall stage in front of them and said. "Hurry, it's going to be our turn soon."
Only then did Zhu Yao realize that there was already a huge empty space in front of her. She hurriedly brought little wimp to join the queue.
The speed of testing for Spirit Veins was very fast, but unfortunately, most of the children did not have Spirit Veins. That middle-aged man was also repeating over and over again. "No Spirit Veins, next." A large group of children went up, but there were only three or four children left on the stage. And all of them had Tetra and Penta Spirit Veins. Looking at the expressions of the four people on the stage, she believed that they did not have very good Spirit Veins either.
"Next!"
He was simply too skinny and weak, as though he would collapse with a single blow. His clothes were even more tattered, and not a single piece of unblemished skin could be found. He did not have any adults accompanying him either, evidently, he was a little beggar. The people below could not help but cover their noses, as though they were disgusted.
However, the expressions of the four people on the stage did not change. It was as though they could not see the child's distressed look. They had cultivated for many years, and had never judged a person by his appearance. Today, he had fallen, but who knew if he would not soar into the skies tomorrow?
The middle-aged man pointed to the round ball on the stage. "Place your hand on it!"
Although the child was dirty, he did not mind the gazes of others in the slightest. He walked straight to the center of the stage, and placed his hand on it. The round ball that was still transparent earlier, slowly emitted a ball of green light. When it was about to fill up the entire ball, another ray of golden light flashed, until the ball was completely filled up.
"Metal and Wood Duo Spirit Veins!" The three youths sitting at the back, suddenly stood up at the same time. Their indifferent expressions earlier, instantly changed. They looked at the impoverished youth with a joyful expression.
"I never thought that we would actually meet a disciple with Duo Spirit Veins this year!" The four of them nodded at the same time, and even their tone became extremely courteous. Duo Spirit Veins, this person would definitely be chosen to enter the Inner Sect. "This little junior-martial brother, please go to the side and rest. After today's test ends, you can follow us back to the sect."
The little beggar nodded. His strange little face did not have the joyous expression of the four people, and simply obediently stood next to the few children who were left behind. That expression of his seemed as though he had long expected this to happen.
Zhu Yao glanced at the calm-looking little beggar, and instantly had a strange feeling. She could not describe it, but she felt that something was amiss.
"We're next!" The little wimp at the side was completely unaffected by Zhu Yao's emotions, instead, he excitedly pulled her hand.
"Next!"
"It's our turn!" Little wimp pulled her, and excitedly sprinted up the stage. He did not look nervous in the slightest, and immediately pressed his hand on the round ball.
Zhu Yao lowered her head to look at the little wimp at the side, and then looked at the little beggar on the stage. She finally understood. It seemed like it was better to have fewer Spirit Veins. However, Duo Spirit Veins were already so incredible, she wondered what would happen with a single Spirit Veins?
Just as she was thinking that, she suddenly heard a commotion in the surroundings. Even the four white-robed deities who were standing far away earlier, surrounded her, and looked at her with a face of disbelief … The little wimp at her side.
"Heavenly … Heavenly Spirit Veins!" The middle-aged man, could actually not even speak properly. He snatched the child from her hands, and was about to carry him. "He actually has a Heavenly Spirit Veins of the fire attribute!"
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?" Zhu Yao became anxious, and no longer cared if he was a real deity or a fake one. It would be terrible if he snatched the child away. If she were to throw this little wimp away, Doctor Wang would definitely stab her to death! She fiercely snatched the little wimp back. Human trafficker, stay away from me!
Little wimp was a little frightened as well, as he immediately dove into her embrace to hide.
Only then did the four people regain their senses. Looking at Zhu Yao's protective look, the middle-aged man coughed and said. "Miss, you've misunderstood. We're only excited because we saw a talent that only appears once in a thousand years. Your child, is a Heavenly Spirit Vein, one in ten thousand."
Forget about Ancient Hill Sect, even in the entire cultivation world, there had not been a single person with the Heavenly Spirit Vein appearing for thousands of years. Once this child returns, he would definitely become the personal succeeding disciple of the various elders. How could they not be excited?
The corner of Zhu Yao's lips twitched. She was instantly struck by the words "your child", to the point where she could not stand up. Did she look like someone who had such a big child? Recalling the age of childbearing in ancient times, alright, she did look a little like it.
"He's not my child!" This point had to be made clear.
The middle-aged man was startled for a moment. Sizing Zhu Yao up, his brows lightly furrowed.
Hey, hey, hey. What's with that expression of yours, as though you're looking at a human trafficker? "I was entrusted by his parents to bring him here." You're the human trafficker, bastard!
Only then did the middle-aged man understand and nod his head. However, he was still a little doubtful. "This child's Spirit Vein is superior, and he will definitely have great achievements in the future. We will stay here for a day, and then, we can bid farewell to our parents.
Who knows if you guys are going to kidnap and sell the child? No, he had to hurry and bring little wimp back.
"Deity, you're saying, I've been chosen?" At such a crucial moment, little wimp popped out. Seeing the four of them nod, he instantly popped out from Zhu Yao's embrace. Before she could even react, he had already joyfully stood in the middle of the row of children she had chosen. As he ran, he even proudly said, "Great!"
What a pig-like teammate! Zhu Yao's face silently darkened. But fortunately, they would stay for a day. When the time comes, they would hand little wimp over to Doctor Wang, and it would no longer be her problem.
Left with no choice, she could only take two steps back with little wimp. Looking at little wimp who was already excitedly chatting with the other children, she silently sighed.
"Don't be too sad!" Little wimp seemed to have sensed her gloomy mood, as he suddenly came closer. Pulling onto her hand, he said. "Don't worry. Earlier, I asked the four uncles, and they said I can bring one person to the Deity Sect. Then, I'll save myself the trouble of bringing you along! "
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