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Sect Trial!?

Zhao Qing's eyes moved slightly, and he silently closed the gate.

When Elder Qian went into the mountain to check, there were rumors in the sect.

He said that Shouyun Mountain would be used as a trial site for the sect in the future.

Zhao Qing had always thought that it was used to assess the brothers from the outer or inner sects, but he didn't expect it was actually an assessment for menial disciples.

"One hundred places for promotion to the outer sect..."

Zhao Qing's heart was in turmoil.

If you want to become an outer disciple of Danxia Sect, there are only two ways to go.

One of them is the Ascension Conference held every spring. If one has good enough qualifications and talents, he or she will be directly recruited as an outer disciple.

The second is that menial disciples who reach the late stage of Qi Refining can be promoted to the outer sect.

Even so, Danxia Sect only produces eight or nine outer disciples every year.

It is basically as difficult as ascending to heaven for a servant to cultivate to the late stage of Qi Refining.

It can be seen how tempting this sect trial is to the servants in each district.

"Brother Zhao? What's going on in the workshop?"

"Husband."

Shen Su and his wife walked out of the east wing together, one confused and the other concerned.

Zhao Qing turned around and said, "The sect will be conducting an assessment trial at Shouyun Mountain in three days."

"One hundred spots for promotion to the outer sect for all menial disciples."

Shen Su's eyes lit up instantly, and he asked, "Are there really a hundred places?"

Before Zhao Qing could answer, her eyes dimmed again and she murmured, "I don't know if my husband can make it back in time."

Zhao Qing looked at Wang Shuyue and saw that his wife's eyes were full of worry.

He shook his head slightly at his wife, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, Junior Sister. It only takes two days to go from Wu'an County to Danxia Sect and back."

Shen Su looked worried and nodded slightly.

Zhao Qing then said, "Shuyue, please make some soup today. It's rare for Junior Sister to come visit us."

Only after the two women entered the room again did Zhao Qing sigh slightly.

He originally thought that the changes in the sect would not affect the kitchen.

But now it seems that Elder Qian is planning to involve the menial disciples as well.

After a little thought, he had an idea in his mind.

The purpose of choosing to conduct the trial when the beast tide occurs is definitely to select disciples with strength.

Perhaps the junior and senior students who were originally harmonious will have a conflict over the quota issue.

A sentence suddenly popped up in Zhao Qing's mind.

"To drain the pond to fish, to burn the bush to make farmland—this is the way of deceit and deceit. Although it may be possible now, it will be useless in the future. It is not a long-term strategy."

Isn’t this exactly what Elder Qian did?

Moreover, the affairs of Shouyun Mountain have always been related to Elder Qian. What is his purpose in doing this?

Zhao Qing already had the answer in his mind.

Elder Qian wanted to take these one hundred newly promoted outer disciples away, and even make them his team in the Four Symbols Sect, while also cutting off the future of the Danxia Sect for more than ten years.

After all, compared to the senior outer sect brothers, it is obvious that the disciples who were promoted by exception are easier to fool, and it is easy for them to follow him to join the Four Symbols Sect.

Many servants just want to gain higher status, more resources, and greater power.

The outer sect they want to be promoted to does not necessarily have to be the outer sect of Danxia Sect. Besides, Sixiang Sect is much safer than Danxia Sect now.

Zhao Qing played with the axe and actually felt that he admired the guide a little.

With this team, Qian's own power can also be guaranteed.

This is simply... clear thinking!

The sounds of Shen Su and his wife talking and laughing came from the east wing. Zhao Qing thought about it and decided not to join in the fun.

Let Shuyue relax for a while so as not to disturb the sisters' private conversations.

However, as he just climbed the stairs and reached the door of the quiet room, he slowly frowned.

Something seems wrong.

According to Huanyu Pavilion, there is a demon king at the Golden Core level in Shouyun Mountain...

The rumor in the sect is that there are valuable treasures in the mountains.

Zhou Xiaoyi also said that it might be some rare treasure or magical weapon, or the tomb of a powerful person.

No matter what, there must be some secret deep in this mountain.

Zhao Qing secretly wondered whether Elder Qian's choice of Shouyun Mountain as the trial site was also related to this matter?

one stone two bird!

He secretly shook his head and decided that if he could avoid participating in this trial, he would not.

……

Midnight two days later.

As expected, unusual movements were reported in Shouyun Mountain, and Zhao Qing walked out of the east wing to check the situation.

Over the past few months, the time interval between each beast tide in Shouyun Mountain has never been too different.

It takes at least twenty-seven or twenty-eight days, and at most one month, so there is a regular pattern to follow.

Moreover, the noise became smaller and smaller. After all, there were only so many wild animals in the mountains. After being hunted and cleared out several times, there were only a few left.

Up to now, if you don’t pay attention in advance, you basically won’t notice any big movement.

However, when going up the mountain the next day, they would occasionally encounter scattered monsters, but they did not pose any threat and could be dealt with by two or three servants in the early stage of Qi Refining.

But even so, Zhao Qing was a little hesitant.

Elder Qian was able to grasp the timing of the beast tide so accurately. It was impossible to say that he had no plans in mind.

"How about taking Shuyue away and staying in the Bloody Clothes Tower for a while?"

A thought came to Zhao Qing's mind, and then he couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head.

According to the most conservative estimate, he is now one of the stronger disciples among the servants.

It’s not as good as the best, but it’s better than the worst.

Just don't participate in the trial. Even if you do, you won't compete for the outer sect spot. There's no need to be like a frightened bird.

Although it is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm.

But in spiritual practice, you can retreat one step at a time, and you can retreat step by step. But if you become terrified at the slightest sign of trouble, then even if you hide in a cemetery, you will still be frightened to death by passers-by.

Now I just need to be a quiet spectator.

The door of the west wing was pushed open, and the worry between Shen Su's brows could not be wiped away.

"Brother, my husband hasn't come back yet. I'm afraid he won't be able to catch up with the trial."

Zhao Qing shook his head slightly and said comfortingly, "There's still one night left. It's not too late."

He knew that with Miao Jian's personality, if he could catch up with the trial, he would definitely participate.

There was no point in persuading him, so he didn't say anything more to Shen Su.

……

The next morning, there was a huge crowd of people and a lot of noise at the foot of Shouyun Mountain.

In the yard not far away, everything was calm.

Zhao Qing sat quietly in the yard and ate breakfast, while his wife beside him carefully served him porridge.

Shen Su opposite her frowned, holding the bowl with both hands unconsciously to her lips, worried about her husband's condition.

Zhao Qing did not say anything to comfort her, as family members knew their own affairs.

If he didn't come back for a long time, his wife would definitely be more anxious than Shen Su.

Ma Zhe is dead...Miao Jian even went to Wu'an County to report the death overnight. This junior brother is a good person.

It's just a bit of bad luck.

The morning breeze gently caressed the dead leaves covered with white frost, which drifted in the wind and fell at Zhao Qing's feet.

He looked up at the gate of his yard.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

Zhao Qing had a slight sense that three cultivators in the late Qi Refining stage had arrived outside the door. They must be the brothers on duty in the kitchen.

He stood up and opened the gate.

Seeing the three people outside the door, they were exactly as I had guessed.

Wang Teng didn't give the other two a chance to speak, and asked directly: "Why don't you two participate in the Shouyun Mountain Trial today?"

Zhao Qing and Wang Teng looked at each other, knowing that he was reminding himself and Shen Su.

But... I really didn't plan to go.

"Brother, in the past, you could voluntarily give up the outer sect assessment, right?"

Wang Teng frowned, raised his hand to support Zhao Qing's shoulder, and the talisman in his sleeve happened to stick to Zhao Qing's body.

"You have also reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. Seize the opportunity. Under the coverage of Elder Qian's spiritual sense, it is the responsibility of the brothers."

He glanced at Shen Su in the yard, his face showing confusion, but he didn't say much.

"Pack up quickly and get out before you delay!"