GBP Chapter 164 Going down the mountain
Chapter 164 Going down the mountain
"They're almost at the Foundation Establishment stage!"
In the small house next to the medicinal herb field.
Xu Nian looked at Xiao Xiao, who was making tea in front of her.
Very surprised.
I didn't expect Xiaoxiao's cultivation level to improve so quickly.
Although, because of her connections, the Hall of Affairs went through a back door when assigning her to work areas for outer disciples, arranging for her to clean the herb fields.
The spiritual energy here is much stronger than in other areas.
Moreover, the work is not strenuous; it only requires regularly clearing weeds and small animals that have wandered into the medicinal herb field.
There is plenty of time for cultivation.
Under such circumstances, it seems quite normal for cultivation to proceed quickly.
But in just a few months.
Xiao Xiao went from being an insignificant disciple whose body was even weaker than that of a normal person.
He directly cultivated to the advanced stage of Qi Refining.
This speed of cultivation is truly terrifying.
Pour tea for Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan.
Xiao Xiao smiled and said, "It's because that senior sister from the Pill Hall often comes to take care of me, gives me a lot of cultivation pills, and often gives me guidance in my cultivation, which is why I've been able to improve so quickly."
After she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something.
I sighed softly to myself.
My senior sister only took care of me because of this immortal's kindness.
But now, this situation has arisen on both sides.
I'm afraid I won't come back again.
Xu Nian nodded.
I understand the situation.
No wonder Xiaoxiao improved so quickly; it turns out she had her senior sister taking care of her.
With so many pills being poured in, anyone with even a modicum of talent can cultivate at an astonishing speed.
It won't be too slow before the Foundation Establishment stage.
"The inner disciple assessment is about to begin. Most of the disciples participating in the assessment are at the advanced stage of Qi Refining. The assessment content is not difficult, but it actually values your perseverance more."
"Uh-huh."
"I won't reveal the specifics, but just remember, keep your mind clear and you'll pass the level. As long as you persevere, you'll always have hope."
Xu Nian's past life was actually the same as this one.
All of them were tested for top-tier aptitude at the Enlightenment Square.
She caught the eye of Senior Sister Qiuyu, who brought her to Xiaoqingshan and made her a disciple of Master Qingyue.
There isn't such a formal inner sect assessment.
But after he reached the Nascent Soul stage, Senior Sister Qiuyu went down the mountain to fight bandits with Second Senior Sister.
The master is drinking, and the eldest sister is in seclusion.
I'm the only living person on the mountain.
In many matters, I have to step in on behalf of my master.
This includes accepting apprentices on behalf of the master during the inner sect assessment.
Yes, Xu Nian has that power.
Therefore, he naturally knew how the inner sect's assessment was conducted.
Sect assessment.
There are two types.
One approach is like the beginning, where everyone joins a sect and tests their aptitude in the Enlightenment Square.
This selection process is entirely based on innate talent for cultivation.
Those with good natural talent were selected.
Those who lack natural talent end up in the outer sect.
Those who are even worse off can only become menial laborers.
The other type is like Xiaoxiao.
Through one's own efforts, perhaps with the help of a benefactor, or perhaps through a fortunate encounter.
Through hard work and perseverance, one can improve their own skills.
Those who pass the assessment will be admitted to the inner circle.
Such a disciple may indeed not have that high talent for cultivation.
But they are resilient and lucky.
With proper training, they might have a promising future.
There are many elders in the sect.
We all came this way through this path.
In particular, many of the elders of the Punishment Hall rose through the ranks from humble beginnings.
However, those that emphasize lineage, such as the Dan Hall and Tianji Hall, place more emphasis on talent.
Without talent, one cannot refine elixirs, let alone comprehend the laws of cause and effect or deduce the secrets of heaven.
The internal assessment is not particularly difficult.
It's not as simple as it sounds.
Since the assessment is based on resilience, resilience is given even greater importance.
What matters more is who can persevere.
For example, under the pressure of a Golden Core cultivator, see who can resist for longer.
Those who resisted for longer periods entered through the inner gate.
Fewer people are eliminated.
However, if both parties eventually faint at the same time, the time spent resisting the pressure will also meet the standard.
In fact, they will all pass the assessment.
The sect is quite humane in this regard.
At the same time, if any elder values a disciple who is being assessed...
You can also take it with you directly.
They can accept someone as their personal disciple, thus eliminating the need for an assessment.
"Alright, do your best."
Xu Nian didn't say much, but just patted Xiao Xiao on the shoulder.
If this little girl behaves well.
It's not impossible for me to take her up the mountain myself.
The mountain is rich in spiritual energy, making it even more suitable for cultivation.
Now that Third Senior Sister is gone, Little Green Mountain seems rather deserted.
It's not as lively as it used to be.
Strange to say.
Even though there was only one person missing, it definitely wasn't as cheerful and lively as it used to be.
The entire hilltop seemed to have lost some of its 'human touch'.
"Yes! Senior brother!"
Today I was supposed to go to the deacon's office to collect my salary.
I just stopped by to see Xiaoxiao.
Unexpectedly, I ran into Senior Sister Shangguan here.
Xu Nian was still having a headache at the time.
I'm afraid of starting a fight.
Fortunately, they were all quite restrained.
My senior sister didn't say much.
Seeing that Xiaoxiao is doing well, he is much relieved.
"Alright, we..."
As Xu Nian was speaking, she suddenly thought of something.
Looking down at the young girl beside him, he said, "By the way, Xiaoxiao, it seems you haven't left the sect since you joined, right? You've never actually gone down the mountain?"
"Ah, yes, Xiaoxiao has been cultivating."
The girl nodded.
"Your sister Qinghuan and I are going down for a walk later. Would you like to come with us?"
"Forehead…"
She touched her head.
He seemed to want to nod, but he felt that it might not be appropriate for him to go.
After all, they were just a young couple going out.
What's the point of me following along?
The girl was young, but she was very clever.
Wu Qinghuan noticed that her gaze drifted in her direction.
Waved his hand.
"It's okay. Even if you don't come, you still have this gluttonous little tagalong. You can come whenever you want. It's just one more person with you. Don't worry about anything else."
"Ah."
A foodie tagalong?
Who is this talking about?
Xiao Xiao was a little curious.
I don't know who this person is that Senior Sister Wu Qinghuan is describing.
But she had a vague feeling.
He must be a very interesting person.
"Then, I'll trouble you, senior brother and senior sister."
"It doesn't matter."
Xu Nian smiled.
He activated his spirit sword and leaped into the air.
Xiaoxiao followed behind.
Wu Qinghuan stood at the back, his hand on the little girl's shoulder.
In case she gets scared.
Her cultivation level is indeed quite good compared to other disciples of the same age.
However, compared to the entire cultivation world, it is still not enough.
There was no way to fly on a sword.
Standing on the spirit sword, one's legs inevitably feel weak and one's heart is filled with panic.
I'm afraid I'll fall.
This is only natural, nothing strange about it.
Wu Qinghuan's actions did indeed reassure the little girl a lot.
I looked back at my senior sister.
The girl's eyes were filled with gratitude.