Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

In the servants' courtyard, all eighteen people were practicing their initial cultivation, and no one saw Zhou Qingfeng unleash the Black Tiger phenomenon.

However, this is exactly what Zhou Qingfeng wanted to see.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken advantage of their training to secretly practice their boxing.

You know, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it and the more people will hate it.

The others haven't even gotten started yet.

If one sees oneself far ahead, one will inevitably feel jealousy and resentment.

He didn't want to be seen as a formidable rival by the other eighteen people.

I'll just stay put for now, secretly roll around, and be a comfortable sixth-place player.

Accumulate strength and wait for the moment to make a name for yourself.

Zhou Qingfeng glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then quietly returned to his room.

The steward, Qiu, who was hiding in the shadows, looked surprised that Zhou Qingfeng had mastered the use of magic power so soon after he started learning.

Butler Qiu was also aware of Zhou Qingfeng's fighting skills.

However, he did not expect Zhou Qingfeng's boxing skills to be so exquisite, and he even created the Black Tiger Phenomenon without a teacher. This kind of comprehension and talent surprised him.

However, even if it's just a matter of being exceptionally talented, Butler Qiu wouldn't pay much attention to it.

He had seen many geniuses, even unparalleled geniuses, but in this wicked world, most of them died young because they liked to show off.

On the contrary, Zhou Qingfeng acted furtively, as if he was afraid of being discovered.

This amused Butler Qiu, who couldn't help but chuckle, "I never expected there to be such a wonderful person."

The following day at noon, it was time for Butler Qiu to come and inspect as scheduled.

After everyone had lunch, they waited quietly in the courtyard.

A moment later, Butler Qiu arrived and said casually, "Come on, show me."

One by one, the group summoned a ball of black, turbid energy from their palms, revealing that they had already entered the initial stage of cultivation.

Butler Qiu nodded, showing no surprise whatsoever.

The nineteen people in front of me are almost all literate and talented individuals who have endured much hardship.

It's not surprising that someone can master it in a day, but if they can't, then Steward Qiu will have to doubt his own judgment.

"Who was the first person to begin cultivating?" Butler Qiu asked, knowing the answer already.

The group exchanged glances, not daring to hide anything, and all pointed to Zhou Qingfeng standing at the back: "It's him!"

Zhou Qingfeng frowned slightly, then smiled and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting: "This humble one, Zhou Qingfeng, greets Steward Qiu."

Butler Qiu looked at Zhou Qingfeng, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

He wants to use Zhou Qingfeng to inspire others.

Tell them that only by striving to be number one can they be qualified for better resources and treatment.

Furthermore, we need to use other people as whetstones to hone Zhou Qingfeng.

In any case, no one dares to kill anyone in the city lord's mansion, and appropriate competition is beneficial for growth.

As long as no one dies, it's not a big deal.

"Now that you have entered the sect, I will teach you a technique today."

"These are the nineteen spells I have prepared for you. Each of these nineteen spells has its own strengths and differences."

"Zhou Qingfeng, you are number one, you choose first."

Butler Qiu patted his belt, and nineteen secret manuals flew out of thin air and floated in front of everyone.

Everyone looked at Zhou Qingfeng's back, then at the spell manuals, and were immediately filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingfeng frowned even more deeply.

The numerous gazes from behind him contained so much hostility that he felt extremely uncomfortable.

Isn't this like putting yourself on the hot seat?

However, since things have come to this, let them grill it. There's no reason for me to turn down the benefits and become a coward.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qingfeng raised his head and said, "I am a novice in cultivation and know nothing about the merits of different spells. Please, Steward Qiu, recommend a few."

Upon hearing this, Butler Qiu smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll recommend three spells to you."

"The first technique is the Profound Fire Blade Technique. This blade technique is purely offensive and not defensive. Its moves are wide and sweeping. It is the most superior deadly combat technique among the Turbid-level blade techniques and ranks ninth among the Turbid-level techniques."

"Although this sword technique is extremely powerful among those of the same grade, the person who forges it must be determined to die and regard death as nothing, otherwise the power of the Xuanhuo Sword Technique will be halved, or even reduced to one-tenth."

Zhou Qingfeng understood what he was hearing.

The Xuanhuo Blade Technique is incredibly powerful among spells of the same grade.

However, those who cultivate themselves must be fierce individuals who take life and death lightly and are ready to fight anyone who disagrees.

Once the fighting starts, one person must die today.

The Mysterious Fire Blade Technique is not a blade technique that someone who is afraid of death can master.

Seeing that Zhou Qingfeng had no intention of taking it, Butler Qiu continued, "The second technique is called 'Mind Monkey and Will Horse.' It involves cultivating a mind monkey and a will horse in one's mind. The mind monkey is good at fighting, and the will horse is good at galloping."

"When facing an enemy, it can be used for both offense and escape, and has many ingenious applications, ranking first among the turbid-level spells."

"However, the mind and will are difficult to control and can easily get out of control. This places extremely high demands on the mental fortitude of those who practice this technique. Those who are not mentally strong are very likely to be harmed by the technique."

Zhou Qingfeng nodded slightly, not in a hurry to make a decision, but continued to listen.

Seeing this, Butler Qiu remained calm and continued, "The third technique is the Three Axes to Open the Heavens Technique. This technique uses an axe as a weapon, and its power is like splitting the heavens and earth. Each swing of the axe has twice the power of the previous swing, and the third swing will increase the power threefold."

"However, this technique depletes one's vital energy. After three swings of the axe, one will have no strength left to fight. It ranks eighth among the turbid-level techniques."

After saying that, Butler Qiu put his hands behind his back, smiled and asked, "Which cultivation method would you like to choose?"

Zhou Qingfeng was extremely interested in all three techniques, but after a moment's consideration, he decisively said, "Steward Qiu, I want to practice the Mind-Bound Will Technique."

With a smile in his eyes, Butler Qiu tossed the magic manual to Zhou Qingfeng and said, "You may leave."

Zhou Qingfeng quickly took it, holding the magic manual in his hands, bowing and stepping back.

Seeing this, everyone's eyes turned red with anger, and they cursed inwardly, wishing they could beat Zhou Qingfeng to death on the spot.

The Mind-Bound Technique, ranked number one among the turbid-level spells, is something everyone wants to possess.

But Zhou Qingfeng took it so easily, which was tantamount to snatching the opportunity right under their noses.

At this moment, a boy who was clearly not very bright or shrewd couldn't help but step forward, looking indignant, and said bluntly, "I'm not convinced! I also want to practice the Mind Monkey and Will Horse Technique. Why did he get to choose the technique manual first, while I can only pick up the ones he didn't want!"

Butler Qiu raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly: "What's your name?"

The brainless teenager clasped his hands and said, "Reporting to Steward Qiu, this humble one is Ye Tingxiu."

Butler Qiu smiled and said, "Alright, Ye Tingxiu, let me tell you why he deserves this special treatment. It's because he's number one, so he's entitled to this special treatment."

"If you're not satisfied, then you'll have to take first place in the next assessment as well."

"Then you will enjoy the same special treatment that belongs to Zhou Qingfeng."

Ye Tingxiu still said unwillingly, "He was just lucky, he has no real strength at all."

Butler Qiu put his hands behind his back and glanced sideways: "Luck? Ridiculous. The fact that Zhou Qingfeng was the first among you to master cultivation proves that his courage is stronger than all of yours. Can this be explained by luck?"

"If you're not convinced, then prove your strength with your actions."

"Instead of barking at me like a dog, that only makes you look incompetent and brainless."

Ye Tingxiu's face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment. He wanted to retort, but remembering that Butler Qiu held his fate in his hands, he dared not utter another word.

Butler Qiu looked at the remaining people, his gaze deep and his expression cold, and said, "Do you also have something to say?"

Upon seeing this, everyone immediately shook their heads in fear and silence.

"Since no one has any objections, then hurry up and choose. Learn whatever you choose, and stop dawdling." Butler Qiu impatiently waved his sleeve, signaling the remaining eighteen people to choose their magic manuals.

The remaining eighteen people dared not say much, let alone ask any questions, and could only choose based on their intuition.

In no time, the selection was made.

Seeing this, Butler Qiu said calmly, "Come with me."

The group exchanged glances and then followed Steward Qiu out of the servants' courtyard.