This Life's Song: The Genius Rune Master

At this moment, Xiahe Village is immersed in a gentle and ordinary life.

Everyone was busy with their own things, children were learning to speak, and the sound of teachers scolding students could be heard from the classroom—it was all so peaceful and ordinary.

A moment later, a man walked across the small bridge. He was dressed in white, with auspicious clouds on his sleeves and skirt.

Busy people saw this man and came over warmly. The man greeted them one by one, indicating that they were from the same village.

Village Chief Mo walked over from a distance, leaning on his cane. "Oh, who do we have here? It's my son who's back."

"Your son greets Father. How is your health?" The man in white, gentle and refined, bowed to his father.

"Don't give me that. What are you doing back here? Aren't you always busy?" Old Mo wasn't particularly happy, but he didn't scold him either.

"Oh dear, what are you saying? Can't your son come back to visit if there's nothing wrong?" The man in white now adopted a nonchalant attitude.

"Hmph, I'd be a fool to believe you. Hurry up and tell me what's up." Old Mo wasn't bothered by his words and persistently asked what he wanted.

"Oh dear, your son just got back, and you won't let him go home. Let's go home and talk, okay?" The man in white took Old Mo's hand.

"Then go home. You never come home to visit all year round." Old Mo tapped the man with his hand.

"We're back now. How is my mother?" The man in white asked about the family's recent situation as the two walked home.

"Your mother..."

The figures of the two people gradually moved away.

Fei'er said, "Why is Mo Zhiyang back? It's not enrollment time yet."

"Maybe he came back to see his parents."

"After being away for several years, this child seems like a completely different person; he's become much more mature and composed."

"I remember how mischievous he was back then; he always got the better of the neighbors." He shook his head after saying that.

"Stop guessing, I think we'll find out why he came back soon."

"Let's all go home and get back to what we're doing," Fei'er said.

Seeing this, everyone dispersed, and no one discussed it anymore.

At this moment, inside Old Master Mo's room, Madam Mo asked from her chair, "Zhiyang, is there something you need?"

Mo Zhiyang clung to Mo Shi's arm, acting like a child, "I just missed my mother."

"Enough nonsense, let's get down to business." Old Mo slammed his cane on the ground with a loud thud.

Mo Zhiyang sighed and rubbed his forehead. "The old man has such a short temper. I told him it wouldn't work."

"Because all the sects have agreed to start recruiting students earlier this year, I came back to bring some qualified people to participate in the assessment." Mo Zhiyang finally stopped joking and started speaking seriously.

"Well, if that's the case, when do you plan to test it?" Old Mo asked, looking at his son.

"Let's skip it today. I'll test all the children again tomorrow morning," Mo Zhiyang said after thinking for a moment.

“That’s right, old man, don’t be harsh on the child as soon as he comes back. It’s not too late to go after he’s rested. Besides, it’s giving you a chance to inform him, isn’t it?” Madam Mo said, glancing sideways at Old Man Mo.

"A doting mother spoils her son, humph." Although Old Mo said this, he still got up and left.

"Never mind him, talk to your mother about whether things are alright in the sect," Madam Mo asked Mo Zhiyang.

Mo Zhiyang said, "During my years in the sect, my master has taken great care of me..."

..

After Lianxue and Qingshu finished their meal, they sparred in the courtyard. The little dog, Hachiha, watched them with drooling eyes. Bai Shi was busy running around in the courtyard.

Qing Shu was older than Lian Xue and taller than an adult. Lian Xue was younger and shorter than her, and felt somewhat strained when they sparred.

Qing Shu felt that although Lian Xue was a bit short, she was agile enough. The two of them went back and forth for a long time, and neither of them was able to gain the upper hand. Of course, they were just using ordinary fists and feet and did not use spiritual power.

"Clap clap clap, not bad!" Mo Zhiyang and Old Mo walked in from outside and applauded.

"Oh! Uncle Zhiyang, when did you get back?" Qingshu ran over to greet him enthusiastically.

"Hmm, you just arrived not long ago. How have you been lately? Have you made any progress?" Mo Zhi patted Qing Shu's head and said affectionately.

Lianxue nodded to Elder Mo in a polite response, but because she did not know Mo Zhiyang, she did not approach.

"It's alright!" Qing Shu didn't want to talk about herself, so she simply changed the subject. "Sister Xue, this is Grandpa Mo's eldest son, Mo Zhiyang. You can call him Uncle."

"Hello Grandpa Mo, hello Uncle Zhiyang." Lianxue didn't want to leave Grandpa Mo out, so she greeted him as well.

"Why is this child so distant?" Old Mo smiled.

"Ah! Right, let's talk inside." Qing Shu suddenly remembered that everyone was in the yard, and hurriedly spoke up.

"Hmm~" Old Mo

“…Let’s go,” Mo Zhiyang said.

After everyone entered the house and sat down, Elder Mo got straight to the point, "It's like this, Zhiyang came back this time because the sect's recruitment was brought forward. He came back to take a group of people with decent cultivation to be tested. If you have nothing else to do, then prepare to leave Xiahe Town with the others tomorrow."

"Then, Uncle Zhiyang, is there anything we need to prepare?" Lianxue asked.

Mo Zhiyang replied, "Nothing is needed. Just bring your own necessities. You can buy food along the way."

"What kind of test is it?" Qing Shu asked, not to be outdone.

"As for the test, you two don't need it here. You can go for the test again when you arrive in the capital," Mo Zhiyang explained gently.

"Also, strength is one part, but talent is also very important. Therefore, the subsequent tests are divided into talent test, character test, and combat test."

"After that comes choosing a sect and joining one." Mo Zhiyang's introduction was simple, but the actual implementation must be very difficult, because the best young people must be selected, and they must excel in perseverance, talent, endurance, patience, and so on.

Mo Zhiyang watched the two happily discussing what they needed to bring and felt that Wuyou was truly wonderful. They were currently only on the edge of the cultivation world and had not yet entered the real cultivation world. They would never understand the cruelty there.

..

The following morning, all people under the age of fifteen in Xiahe Town gathered in front of Mo Laomen's gate, as the sect was recruiting people aged eight to fifteen.

There were about thirty people of suitable age, all accompanied by their parents. Since they had been notified the day before, everyone had arrived.

"Mother, will I succeed?"

"My son is the best, he will definitely succeed."

"Mother, I don't want to leave you. Can I not go?"

"Silly girl, being able to cultivate immortality is something everyone aspires to throughout their lives. Leaving this small mountain village will open up endless possibilities for you in the future."

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad. As long as I can join the sect, I will definitely not bring shame to our Xiahe Village."

"Well, I believe you."

All sorts of comments reached Lianxue's ears. How wonderful it is to have her parents by her side and to have their care. It's impossible not to be envious.

Mo Zhiyang made a stop gesture. "Quiet. Okay, I already informed you all about the situation yesterday. Today, we'll test you. Those who pass can leave with me." Instantly, all the children and adults fell silent.

He was holding a white bead in his hand. The bead was about the size of an adult's fist, and it was crystal clear and very beautiful.