Chu Yan: ...Well, she had to admit, she did feel a strong sense of offense when Luo Xing suddenly barged in.
Having been a man before, Chu Yan knew that men would inevitably push their boundaries in male-female relationships. If he wasn't punished for trespassing into a female dormitory today, he'd dare to make physical contact directly tomorrow.
“Alright, System, you're right. I admit, I've accepted this female identity,” Chu Yan said with a sigh.
Ding! The System has detected that the Child of Destiny has appeared at the Qingmu Sect's Outer Sect Disciple selection assembly. The System suggests the Host go and collect emotional value.
“Hey, don't you have a Newbie Gift Pack ? I've read novels; don't think about pocketing it.”
“Uh… no, I just forgot.” The System's voice sounded very guilty.
“Then hurry up and give it to me.”
Ding! The Host is rewarded with the Mind Reading skill.
Ding! The Host is rewarded with an aphrodisiac immunity Physique.
“Only two?”
“Yes, yes, is there a problem?” the System said loudly.
“Really?”
“Really.”
“Alright then.” Chu Yan didn't plan to ask for more; after all, these two skills were already enough to solve many of her current problems.
Chu Yan pushed open the dormitory door and walked out.
Today was the Qingmu Sect's Outer Sect Disciple selection assembly. As the most powerful Sect within a thousand-mile radius, the Qingmu Sect attracted many young people eager to become strong.
Therefore, at this time, there was a long line in the assembly square. Moreover, some people tried to cut in line.
Many people almost got into a fight over the queue.
“Everyone, line up! The Outer Sect Disciple selection is about strength, not your place in line. I'm talking to you, why are you pushing!”
Several Outer Sect Disciples were helping to maintain order. When they saw someone daring to fight, they would directly go over and kick them.
Violence was indeed the most direct language. After dealing with a few troublemakers, basically no one cut in line anymore.
A gray-robed Elder then said, “I am Outer Elder Jin Nan. Today is the Qingmu Sect's Outer Sect Disciple selection assembly. I will state the standards again. Those under twenty years old, with a single attribute, and a cultivation level at or above the ninth stage of the Body Cultivation Realm, can pass the selection. Of course, if you can prove your strength can defeat someone who has already been selected, then you will replace them.
There is also another point: even if you don't pass the selection, it doesn't matter. You can choose to become a Utility Disciple. In the history of the Qingmu Sect, there have been precedents of Utility Disciples diligently Cultivating and eventually becoming Inner Elders.”
These words excited many people. They were actually all Cultivators whose cultivation had not yet reached the ninth stage of the Body Cultivation Realm, but hearing Elder Jin say this, they still had a chance.
In the queue, a plain-looking young man in tattered clothes heard these words and curled his lips into a disdainful smile.
Heh heh, it's all used to fool idiots. I dare to bet my head that the Inner Elder must have obtained some treasure that changed his Physique, which is why he was finally able to escape the status of a Utility Disciple.
When Chu Yan arrived at the square, she heard this inner monologue. Looking at the man's crooked mouth, she immediately concluded that this person was the Child of Destiny.
System: Not bad, I was just about to remind you.
Chu Yan: Heh heh, I'm also someone who has read a lot of Xuanhuan novels.
At this moment, Elder Jin Nan also noticed Chu Yan and smiled at her, as if greeting her.
And these newcomers, following Jin Nan's gaze, also noticed Chu Yan in the square.
Chu Yan was wearing a light green dress with a goose-yellow belt cinched at her waist. Her figure was tall, and her long legs were very striking. What was even more captivating was Chu Yan's face, a delicate melon seed face that looked like a little girl. This figure and this face on the same person truly had a contrasting beauty.
But in reality, Chu Yan was already nineteen years old this year.
Her long hair was aquamarine, tied into a ponytail at the back of her head, giving her a refreshing and capable look.
“Wow, which Senior Sister is that? She looks so beautiful.”
“For this Senior Sister, I must join the Qingmu Sect!”
...Many boys were excited to see Chu Yan. As for the girls, they were more envious and jealous.
The young man in tattered clothes, however, shook his head contemptuously, “Only thinking about beauty, how can one become a powerful Cultivator?”
This woman looks good; she's good enough to be my woman.
Hearing this person's inner thoughts and seeing the disdainful expression on his face, Chu Yan couldn't help but smile.
Indeed, this inner thought perfectly matched a Child of Destiny.
Children of Destiny always say, “I'm not interested in beauty.” But the women they interact with are never ugly. In addition, Children of Destiny always seem to catch beauties bathing or changing clothes.
So, are they really not interested in beauty?
Chu Yan didn't believe it; she thought that Children of Destiny were just being disingenuous, hiding their true thoughts deeply.
And Chu Yan's smile made the boys even more restless.
Elder Jin turned around helplessly and said, “Chu Yan, you'd better not smile anymore. Otherwise, this selection assembly will take a few more hours today.”
“Okay, I'm sorry, Elder Jin.”
The selection assembly officially began.
The first person stepped forward. After having their bones examined and their name and age registered, they placed their hand on the stone tablet.
A moment later, the stone tablet glowed with an aquamarine light. After the light dissipated, nine golden stars appeared on the tablet.
“Jiang Chengan, Water attribute, ninth stage of the Body Cultivation Realm.”
Hearing this voice, the boy named Jiang Chengan's face showed a relaxed smile. He had passed.
“Wow, so amazing! The first one passed.”
“Indeed.”
The test continued... “Bai Yang, Fire attribute, Wood attribute, eighth stage of the Body Cultivation Realm.”
“Li Mao, Metal attribute, seventh stage of the Body Cultivation Realm.”
...The selection was very strict. Every newcomer had their bones examined by Elder Jin to check their age, and then their attributes and cultivation level were tested on the test tablet. No one could cheat.
The test results were also very harsh; often, only one person out of ten could meet the standard.
Those who didn't meet the standard wouldn't leave immediately. Because they still had at least two paths to choose from. What if someone who met the standard wasn't good at actual combat? They all held such expectations.
Soon it was the turn of the young man in tattered clothes. He walked up to Elder Jin, his expression indifferent, and extended his hand.
Jin Nan was a little displeased. This kid! Everyone else at least said “Hello, Elder” when I examined their bones. You're too impolite.
However, Jin Nan was an Elder after all. It wouldn't be right to show displeasure to a junior over this matter.
After confirming that his bone age met the standard, Elder Jin let him pass.
“Name, age?” the Outer Sect Disciple responsible for registration looked up and asked.
The young man in tattered clothes said coldly, “Ye Qingtian, eighteen years old.”