I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to ‘Kenneth_Reed_1903’ and ‘James_Bell_6276’ for their thoughtful gesture of presenting me with an “Inspiration Capsule” each. It brings me great joy to receive such gifts, and I am grateful for your love and support. Thank you once again.
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Mireya led them to the same testing area where Yuan and Emma had taken the physical examination. As they walked towards the area, Yuan and Emma noticed that the setup was similar to what they had encountered before.
They saw large boulders placed strategically around the testing ground and a table with various melee weapons on it. Yuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia as he remembered the excitement he had felt when he had first taken this test.
Mireya spoke up, “This is where the physical exam will take place. I don’t know if Yuan and Emma have already briefed you on the rules, but I’ll explain them to you just to be sure.”
She then went on to explain the rules of the test, detailing what was allowed and what wasn’t. Anna, Grace, and Lily listened intently, asking questions when they needed clarification.
After the rules had been explained, Mireya asked who would like to go first. Without hesitation, Lily stepped forward, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
“I’ll go first!” she exclaimed, her eagerness evident.
Yuan and the others exchanged amused glances, knowing full well how competitive and enthusiastic Lily could be. They watched as she eagerly picked up a sword and headed towards one of the boulders.
Lily approached the boulders with a confident stride, stopping just a few feet away from them. She took a deep breath and assumed a sword stance, gripping her weapon tightly and pointing it at one of the rocks.
Mireya, watching from the sidelines, was impressed by Lily’s posture. She could tell that Lily was ready for anything. “Okay, Lily,” Mireya said, “let’s see what you’ve got.”
Without hesitation, Lily channeled her Qi and activated her sword technique, the ‘Frozen Moon Blade’. The sound of her blade slicing through the air was sharp and powerful, and Mireya felt a shiver run down her spine as the boulder was cut in half and frozen solid.
Mireya was stunned by what she had just witnessed. Once again, she had felt no trace of mana in Lily’s attack, just as she had with Yuan and Emma before. She couldn’t wrap her head around how they could wield such destructive power without using any mana. “Are all his family members like that?” Mireya wondered to herself.
Yuan, his two mothers, and his lover Emma were watching intently from the sidelines. They were all impressed with Lily’s skill and power. “Wow, Lily is amazing!” Emma exclaimed.
Yuan smiled proudly at his family members. “Yes, she is. She’s been practicing very hard,” he said.
As Lily continued to slice through boulder after boulder with ease, the group watched in awe. Mireya couldn’t help but ponder the strange phenomenon she had observed with Yuan and Emma, and now with Lily. Something was definitely amiss, and she was determined to get to the bottom of it.
While Lily confidently swung her sword, her technique flawless as she destroyed each boulder and froze it completely. In less than four minutes, she had taken down all five boulders with ease.
As Lily returned to where Yuan and the others were standing, she couldn’t help but feel proud of herself for passing the test with flying colors. With a beaming smile on her face, she held her sword tightly in her hand, the blade glistening in the sunlight.
Mireya congratulated her, “Well done, Lily. You passed the test with full marks. Your sword technique is truly remarkable.”
Lily blushed with pride and gratitude, “Thank you, Mireya.”
Mireya then turned her attention to Anna and Grace, who was standing beside Yuan. As she looked at them, she couldn’t help but wonder if they had the same unique powers as the rest of the family.
“I won’t be surprised if Anna and Grace turned out to be like the others,” Mireya thought to herself.
She then turned to Anna and Grace and asked, “Who will be the one to take the test next?”
Anna and Grace exchanged a knowing look, and Anna spoke up confidently, “I’ll go next. Grace, you don’t mind, do you?”
Grace shook her head, “Not at all, Anna. Show us what you’ve got!”
Anna walked over to the table and picked up a sword, her eyes fixed on the boulders ahead. She took a stance and firmly aimed her sword at the first boulder, waiting for Mireya’s signal.
Mireya nodded and said, “You may begin, Anna.”
Anna took a deep breath and channeled her Qi as she activated her sword technique, the ‘Lotus Blossom Sword Dance.’ With a graceful and fluid movement of her body, she swung her sword at the boulder, the blade glinting in the sunlight. With a swift “Slash” sound, the boulder was sliced in half by a single strike.
As Anna moved on to slice the other boulders, Yuan and the others watched in awe from the sidelines. They were mesmerized by Anna’s beautiful and fluid sword technique, each movement executed with such grace and precision.
Mireya was surprised by how beautiful Anna’s movements were, and how effortlessly she sliced through the boulders. Once again, she couldn’t feel any trace of mana in Anna’s attacks. ．
“As expected of Yuan,” Mireya thought to herself. “Every person connected to him is truly mysterious and profound. I shouldn’t dwell into the matters of nobles anymore or it will backfire on me.”
Meanwhile, Anna continued to move with fluid grace, slicing through each boulder with ease. In just three and a half minutes, she had cut all five boulders in half.
As Anna returned to the group, Mireya congratulated her, “Well done, Anna. You passed the test with full marks, just like Lily.”
Anna beamed with pride and gratitude, “Thank you, Mireya.”
Yuan couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride in his chest. His family was truly remarkable, with unique powers and skills that set them apart from others.
Mireya’s eyes bore into Grace’s as she spoke, her voice low and serious. “You’re the only one left now,” she said, “so you can start immediately after reaching the targets.” Grace nodded her head, a sense of determination settling in her chest. She strode over to the table and picked up a sword, the weight of it familiar in her hand.
Arriving before the similar boulders, she took a deep breath and assumed a battle-ready stance, her sword aimed unwaveringly at the first boulder. With a focused intensity, she channeled her Qi, feeling the energy surge through her body as she activated the same sword technique as Anna – the ‘Lotus Blossom Sword Dance’.
In one fluid motion, Grace executed a smooth and beautiful maneuver of her body, her sword arcing through the air with deadly grace. As she struck the boulder, the sound of metal meeting stone rang out, the blade cutting through the solid rock as if it were butter.
Mireya watched in awe as Grace continued on, each strike precise and powerful, her movements a beautiful dance of sword and body. With each boulder that fell, Mireya knew that Grace was one step closer to completing her mission and fulfilling her destiny.
As Grace finished her final strike, she stood before Mireya, sweat glistening on her forehead and a sense of accomplishment in her heart. “It’s done,” she said, her voice tinged with exhaustion but also with pride.
Mireya’s smile widened as she looked at the group, her eyes flickering briefly over Anna and Lily before settling on Yuan. “You’ve all proven your strength today,” she said, her voice warm with pride. “You’ve surpassed my expectations, and I congratulate you on a job well done.”
She turned to Yuan, stepping closer to him with a playful glint in her eye. “And you,” she said, “are truly lucky to have found such exceptional wives. Anna, Grace, and Lily are all warriors in their own right, and Emma is no exception.” She chuckled softly, knowing that Yuan was lucky to have such a powerful and supportive group of women by his side.
Yuan smiled back at her, a sense of gratitude filling him. “I know,” he said, his voice tinged with affection. “I’m grateful every day for their strength and their love.”
Mireya nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of contentment settle over her. As she looked at the group, she knew that they were all bound by a sense of purpose and a fierce loyalty to each other. Together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, drawing strength from each other and their unbreakable bond.
Anna, Grace, Lily, and Emma all chimed in, their voices filled with affection for Yuan. “Yes, we’re so lucky to have him,” Anna said, her eyes sparkling with joy. “He treats us all so well, and we love him for it.”
Grace nodded in agreement, her face glowing with happiness. “He’s the perfect husband,” she said, a soft smile playing at the corners of her lips. “We couldn’t ask for anyone better.”
Lily and Emma added their own words of love and appreciation, their voices ringing out in the clear air. Mireya listened to them, feeling a twinge of jealousy as they praised Yuan. But she pushed it aside, knowing that her duty was to guide them and support them, not to be jealous of their relationships.
“Well said,” she said, her voice light and friendly. “But now, let’s head back to the reception table. You all have passed the test with flying colors, and it’s time to receive your hunter’s licenses.” With that, she turned and led them back to the table, her heart light and her mind focused on the tasks ahead.
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