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Chapter 46 Elder Chen's Test
The New Year's Eve dinner lasted a full hour, with eighty-eight dishes served on each table, and the plates were stacked more than a foot high.

In other words, the monks all have big appetites, otherwise there would be leftovers.

But what was beyond Xiao Chen's expectation was that, apart from the servants serving food, the only sound in the garden was the sound of people swallowing food.

There were clearly hundreds of people, but no one was whispering, and everyone was concentrating on eating.

However, everyone still cast curious glances at Xiao Chen from time to time.

It was not until the old man of the Chen family, who was sitting in the middle, finished eating and drank and started to wipe his mouth that the others immediately put down their chopsticks and grabbed their silk scarves.

Then, the old man of the Chen family gave a few lectures as usual.

The ending said: "We old guys are staying here, and no one can relax, so I'm going to the backyard first. Everyone, please feel free to eat, drink and have fun from now on."

Elder Chen, Chen Tianyuan and a group of clan elders also stood up and left.

The three tables in the middle were originally occupied by Elder Chen and Chen Tianyuan, with one table for each of their families, and the other elders of the clan sat at one table.

Now almost everyone has left, leaving only Chen Zhian, Chen Zhiquan and Xiao Chen.

However, after the plates were cleared away and fruit plates and wine were brought up again.

Chen Zhian and Chen Zhiquan also raised their glasses and said, "My wife and children are still in the backyard. Brother Xiao, please eat and drink first. I will be leaving now."

Xiao Chen could also understand that during the Chinese New Year, one must first take care of meeting with family.

After putting down his wine glass, he planned to find a place, wait for the New Year's Eve, and take the opportunity to practice two big cycles.

Now the other disciples must be drinking and having fun, but I want to practice hard and kill you all.

However, before Xiao Chen could take a step, a middle-aged man nearby came up to him and said, "Brother Xiao, Happy New Year! I toast you and wish you prosperity in the coming year."

The other party smiled and gave his blessing. Xiao Chen also raised his glass and took a sip: "Fellow enthusiasts, fellow enthusiasts, I wish you prosperity as well."

As a result, he never had an empty bottle of wine.

There was no need to do anything himself, the wine glasses were always full. Xiao Chen took a sip of the wine from every table before returning the blessings from those around him.

He originally thought that was the end of it, but he didn't expect that someone would come to inquire about his background.

There was even a middle-aged man with a rosy face behind him, reeking of alcohol, saying, "I have a daughter at home who is well-educated and well-mannered. Come on, I'll take you to see if she's suitable."

"Uh, forget it." Xiao Chen quickly refused. Seeing that he still wanted to speak, he raised his glass and said, "I wish you all the best in the coming year. Cheers!"

After drinking a glass of wine, the other party immediately became drowsy and forgot about looking after his daughter.

But after he reminded them of this, many people pulled Xiao Chen aside, saying that they also had a daughter, and asked him to go and see her, and get married if he liked her.

Xiao Chen: “…”

Why are these people suddenly so enthusiastic? Are they drunk?

The key point is that the people here are all members of the Chen family branch, so they are half our own people.

Others greeted him with smiles and blessings, and he couldn't show any displeasure. He could only use his magic power to dispel the effects of the alcohol while raising his glass to respond to the blessings.

Damn, my face is almost frozen from smiling.

I miss the time two hours ago when he first came in and could sit quietly in the corner by himself.

"Crack!"

At three quarters past midnight, the sound of continuous firecrackers rang out, heralding the arrival of the new year.

Everyone was arranged to rest in the nearby rooms. Although there were so many people, Xiao Chen still got a large guest room alone.

"Knock, knock, knock!" At three quarters past midnight, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Xiao Chen was somewhat accustomed to his bed. He was not in a familiar place, so he was alert when sleeping. In addition, he was not drunk at all, so he woke up instantly: "Who's knocking at the door?"

"Shh, it's me, come here." Elder Chen's voice came from outside the door.

Xiao Chen jumped up and opened the door, then saw Elder Chen winking at him, indicating that he should follow him.

The two of them walked around and around and came to a study in the side yard.

Elder Chen said with a serious face, "I called you over so late at night because I have some important news. I need to tell you in advance so that I won't be late because I'm busy with New Year's greetings tomorrow."

"This is top secret information. It comes from my mouth and enters your ears. Do not let anyone else know."

Xiao Chen immediately stated: "Disciple, I promise to keep my mouth shut."

Elder Chen nodded, then went straight to the point: "The Yanchi Secret Realm within the sect was originally supposed to open the year after next."

"However, due to the changes in the ley lines six months ago, it has now been confirmed that the entrance will reappear in three months."

"This is a good opportunity to temper the body, but the fire energy in the Yanchi Secret Realm is too strong and will corrode the flesh of the cultivators who enter. Let me ask you, do you know any skills or spells that can avoid fire?"

Xiao Chen frowned and told the truth: "Not yet."

Elder Chen turned around and opened a hidden box from the bookshelf, then took out two manuals: "I have two books of magic here. After learning them, they both have the effect of avoiding fire."

"The one on the left contains Xuan-level spells, and the one on the right is only Huang-level spells. Please choose one."

Here, Elder Chen gave two books of exercises, but there was actually a hidden test.

Time is running out now. If you want to ensure that you don’t miss the secret realm, you should choose yellow-level spells to get started quickly.

But generally speaking, ordinary cultivators would definitely hesitate when faced with the temptation of Xuan-level spells.

Elder Chen wanted to see if his disciple could figure this out in time and how long it would take him to make a decision.

However, in the next moment, Xiao Chen spoke directly: "Disciple, choose the yellow-level spell."

Elder Chen was stunned: "Why?"

Xiao Chen had been prepared for this. Before he chose the Yellow Level technique, he had thought about this problem: "I know that I am dull and lack talent, so I dare not be greedy."

These words had been lingering in his mind for half a year. He had practiced them privately many times, and now when he said them, his voice and emotion were very natural.

"Okay!" Elder Chen nodded with satisfaction.

Then he handed the technique in his right hand to Xiao Chen: "Hurry up and cherish this opportunity."

He is very happy now. Xiao Chen knows what is important and is humble. This is a good thing. It shows that he has a future and is worth cultivating.

Elder Chen couldn't help but ask, "Have you made any progress in alchemy? You haven't been here for over a month since I last asked about the quality."

Xiao Chen answered truthfully: "I have just started to learn the Qi-nourishing Pill. For the past month, I have been refining it repeatedly."

"I've already gotten started. Good, good, good."

Elder Chen felt even more relieved when he heard this. The Chen family was in dire need of a second-level alchemist.

Judging from his previous performance, as long as the family helps to collect resources, Xiao Chen should not be able to stop at the foundation-building stage. This will be another great help to the family in the future.

He encouraged Xiao Chen a few more times before sending him back to rest.

Early the next morning.

Before dawn, Xiao Chen met Chen Zhian at the door. "Brother Zhian, I have to go back first. I have already said hello to the master. I came to tell you something."

Chen Zhian tried to persuade her, "Why don't you stay a few more days? We have many friends and family coming over in the next two days."

Xiao Chen recalled what happened last night with a firm tone.

"No, I'm leaving now!"

(End of this chapter)