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Chapter 268: Xi Xi, the Great Emperor, Embarks on the Talent Pass, Letting the Patriarch Open His Ey
Chapter 268: Xi Xi, the Great Emperor, Embarks on the Talent Pass, Letting the Patriarch Open His Eyes (Part 1)
February 26th, Qingming.
Auspicious: Cleaning, Sacrifices, Seeking Medical Treatment, Curing Illnesses, Other Affairs Not Recommended.
Flowers fall, grass grows, and swallows fly with butterflies dancing in pairs.
The fine rain scatters.
The ancient mountain range resembles a sleeping dragon, lying deep within Qian Yuan Dao City, as if monopolizing all the areas behind the Dao City.
Like a dragon spear lying across the mortal realm.
Green mountains yearn to converse with lofty individuals, and countless horses gallop in unison.
"Dong—"
The ancient bell waves echo from the depths of the mountains.
The invisible air twists and turns, creating a breeze that causes the spring rain to slant and tear through the heavens and earth.
The peach trees lining the main road of Qian Yuan Dao City also sway in the spring breeze, and the petals fall with the rain, sticking to the ground moistened by the spring rain.
As the passing carriages pass by, they carry the rain-soaked petals, heading towards the Divine Sect.
The sky darkens, and the clouds gather, obscuring the dazzling sun behind them.
The spring chill between heaven and earth is accompanied by a hint of crispness.
The horse's hooves gently touch down, stepping on the green stone ground in front of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's mountain gate archway, emitting a crisp sound like an ancient bell being struck.
Li Che holds Xi Xi, and inside the carriage, the charcoal stove warms the air, making it cozy and keeping the spring chill at bay.
Zhang Ya sits across from Li Che, dressed in her finest attire and with a meticulously applied makeup, her face visibly tense.
She clenches her fists, constantly encouraging herself.
"My daughter Xi Xi will definitely succeed! She will pass the assessment and become the disciple of the Sect Master's Great Deity! She can do it!"
Li Che holds Xi Xi, and the father and daughter stare at the extremely nervous Zhang Ya, making her feel a bit embarrassed.
"I'm not paying attention to you two anymore! Don't you know how to be nervous?"
Zhang Ya clenches her fists and waves them.
Xi Xi crawls out of Li Che's embrace and snuggles up to Zhang Ya, patting her shoulder to comfort her.
"Mother, please don't worry. Even if Xi Xi doesn't pass the assessment, she is still the disciple of the Sect Master's Consort. She can follow the Sect Master's Consort and learn divine talismans, which are very interesting!"
"Xi Xi is so amazing now. She can even write her name perfectly!"
Xi Xi speaks with pride.
Then, she climbs to the window and stands on her tiptoes, lifting the silk curtain.
The fine and cool spring breeze and rain blow in from outside, bringing a chill.
"So many people!"
Xi Xi exclaims, then wiggles her little butt, showing no signs of nervousness but instead brimming with excitement.
With so many people, Xi Xi, the Great Emperor, will surely have a thrilling battle today!
Nie Yang expertly drives the carriage, maintaining a smooth ride as they descend from the wide and flat road at the entrance of the Divine Sect.
Soon, they arrive at the large plaza in front of the white jade archway.
The towering white jade archway stands tall, and the spring rain gathers, dripping from the corners of the archway, forming crystal-like droplets.
The spring chill on Qingming permeates the mountain, which is already lush with vegetation, making the coldness even more intense.
However, today, in front of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect's mountain gate archway, the atmosphere is bustling.
Carriages and horses come and go, and people's shadows flicker.
The vigorous vitality of the martial artists gathers like a furnace with added fuel, surging and dispelling the cold.
A luxurious carriage slowly approaches and stops in the large plaza in front of the white jade archway at the entrance of the mountain gate.
Each carriage has its emblem, indicating the identity of its occupants, either wealthy or noble.
The carriages of the Su, Yun, Zhou, and Zhong families, the four top-tier families of Qian Yuan Dao City, are parked in prime locations.
Following them, a carriage from the Dao Lord's Manor arrives, along with some other luxurious carriages of unknown origins.
Since only divine children can participate in this assessment for the Sect Master's personal instruction, the actual number of divine children taking the assessment is not large.
Although the crowd is bustling, most people are here to watch the spectacle.
As the carriage stops, Old Chen also parks his horse-drawn carriage behind them.
The oil-paper umbrella opens, shaking off the raindrops and blocking the spring rain outside.
Zhang Ya carries Xi Xi out of the carriage, and Li Che holds the umbrella for them, reaching out to embrace them. The family appears harmonious in the hazy mist.
"Xi Xi, the Great Emperor, sets out on a campaign! Go, Xi Xi, the Great Emperor, is invincible!"
As soon as the carriage stops,
Gong Yuan Liang and Gong Yang Xiu emerge from the carriage, excitedly clenching their fists and shouting.
Xi Xi wriggles in Zhang Ya's embrace, hands on her hips, swaying her waist, and sticking out her little belly!
"Just wait and see!"
Xi Xi is full of confidence.
In the distance,
The divine children of the various families also emerge from the luxurious carriages, standing obediently beside their family heads.
"Little Fatty!"
"Yun E Sister!"
Xi Xi's eyes light up as she spots Zhou Peng, who has climbed out of the Zhou family's carriage, and the still beautiful Yun E, excitedly waving her chubby arms.
Yun E stands beside a white-haired elder wearing a green robe, who also looks over.
Yun E smiles sweetly, her dimples blooming like spring water, and waves back at Xi Xi.
Yun E's father, Yun Family Head, stands with his hands behind his back. Hearing Xi Xi's childish call, he turns to look.
"Yun E, she's Li Nuan Xi..."
"The divine child who came from Golden Light City to Qian Yuan Dao City?"
A strange light flashes in the elder's eyes.
Li Nuan Xi's name has gradually become well-known in Qian Yuan Dao City in recent days.
The Sect Master's Consort personally intervened for this disciple, suppressing the Dragon Queen Consort, the wife of Ji Mo Li, on the street.
Additionally, not long ago, the underworld's villains placed bets on Li Nuan Xi, who was ranked tenth in the Qian Kun Gambling House. In an instant, the name of the divine child Li Nuan Xi spread far and wide.
"Not bad."
"However, this time, you are her competitor, and you can't go easy on her."
"You also know that this time... is your only chance to change your fate..."
"Otherwise, as a member of a noble family, your fate is not in your hands."
Yun Family Head speaks softly.
Yun E's parents passed away early, and her stunning beauty, combined with her unique physique, makes this opportunity even more crucial.
If she can become the Sect Master's personal disciple, her status will rise, bringing great benefits to the Yun family and allowing her to break free from the constraints of the noble family and take control of her destiny.
But if she fails...
Yun E's long eyelashes tremble slightly, and she lowers her head slightly, "Family Head, Yun E understands."
Yun Family Head nods.
On the other side, Zhou Peng cheerfully greets Xi Xi, then casually grabs a hot meat bun and starts chewing, causing Xi Xi to look on enviously.
"Xi Xi!"
In the distance, a tall and robust figure emerged through the wind and rain, accompanied by a graceful figure in a pale yellow dress.
It was none other than Xi Xi's senior martial brother, Bian Yuan Long, and her senior martial sister, Sang Guan Yin.
By Sang Guan Yin's side, Sang Yu, dressed in the white robe of a junior official from the Heavenly Observation Bureau, strolled leisurely, gently fanning himself with a paper fan.
"Elder Li."
Bian Yuan Long spotted Li Che and respectfully clasped his fists in greeting.
Nowadays, Li Che held the position of the fifth elder of Divine Crane Ridge, a highly esteemed status within the Heavenly Origin Sect.
A gentle smile graced Li Che's face as he nodded slightly.
Upon seeing Sang Guan Yin and Bian Yuan Long, Xi Xi immediately brightened up and nestled into Sang Guan Yin's embrace. Since Sang Guan Yin had been taking care of her in Golden Light City, they shared a close bond.
"Xi Xi, you must work hard. If you become the sect leader's personal disciple, you'll have someone backing you up within the Divine Sect!" Sang Guan Yin gently ruffled Xi Xi's hair.
Xi Xi's spirits soared, and she puffed out her little belly, her chest pounding loudly.
"Rest assured, Sister Yin Yin! Xi Xi is so powerful now!"
"Even someone like Hai Chao Sheng is no match for Xi Xi. She can take them down with just one kick!"
Xi Xi was brimming with pride, her chin held high, and her confidence soaring.
Sang Guan Yin couldn't help but chuckle softly.
The robust Bian Yuan Long followed behind them, grinning foolishly.
"Xi Xi, your talent and strength are unquestionable, but you should also recognize your opponents..." Sang Guan Yin said seriously.
She pointed to the distance, where an extravagant carriage was parked. On the carriage's shaft, a young man in plain clothes sat quietly, holding a carving knife and continuously flipping it, causing wood shavings to fall as he carved a divine crane.
"That's Gongshu Wentian, from the Divine Capital's Gongshu Clan. It's a major clan, even more powerful than the Su Family. Rumor has it that he has a blood relation with the head of the Heavenly Observation Bureau... He is your biggest competitor." Sang Guan Yin solemnly introduced Gongshu Wentian to Xi Xi.
Upon hearing this, Xi Xi couldn't help but glance in his direction.
The young man with the ponytail seemed to sense Xi Xi's gaze, and his eyelids lifted slightly, revealing a handsome face carved by a knife and axe.
"Wow, he's so handsome!" Xi Xi covered her mouth in surprise.
Standing beside her, Li Che's face darkened.
Xi Xi, that's enough!
Sang Guan Yin was speechless, but she was already accustomed to Xi Xi's temperament. This little girl... she had none of her uncle's gentle and refined demeanor, and she was likely to grow up to be a hooligan.
"You can't slack off just because he's good-looking. You must give it your all, do you understand?" Sang Guan Yin admonished.
"Sister Yin Yin, rest assured. If he's this good-looking, I'll beat him up, and he'll definitely look good crying!" Xi Xi clenched her tiny fists.
Bian Yuan Long, standing behind her, rubbed his crew cut and widened his eyes in disbelief.
His little junior martial sister... is this what she's like?
Gongshu Wentian's carving knife trembled slightly as he sensed Xi Xi's aggressive gaze.
"Is that the young lady with the extraordinary divine crane talent, the youngest elder of Divine Crane Ridge, Li Che's daughter?" Gongshu Wentian raised his eyebrows.
To him, a five-year-old girl posed no threat.
In fact, Gongshu Wentian never considered anyone present to be his competitor.
Gu He from the Heavenly Pill Sect wasn't up to par, Xuan Yue from the Mystic Script Sect wasn't good enough, Ning Cai He from the Seven Treasures Sect was also lacking, and Lu Qing Xuan from the Heavenly Origin Sect was no match either..."
Gongshu Wentian was too proud.
After all, he was from the Gongshu Clan.
The Gongshu Clan was one of the three ancient major clans of the Great Jing, the clan that produced the head of the Heavenly Observation Bureau!
There was a saying in the world.
The imperial court may change like flowing water, but the ancient major clans are as solid as iron.
And one of the three ancient major clans was the Gongshu Clan.
So, Gongshu Wentian didn't consider Xi Xi to be his competitor either.
Compared to Li Nuan Xi, Gongshu Wentian... was more interested in her father, the Divine Crane Master, Li Che!
Gongshu Wentian was extremely interested in Li Che, who had the potential to reach the half-saint realm of the divine crane and had even obtained the inheritance of the Tang family's mechanism techniques. He couldn't help but quicken the pace of his carving, every hair on his body trembling path.
Wood shavings fell like snowflakes, fluttering in the air.
Gongshu Wentian shifted his gaze to Li Che, a smile spreading across his face.
Li Che, holding an umbrella for Zhang Ya, suddenly felt a burning gaze upon him.
He glanced over and met Gongshu Wentian's wolf-like eyes.
Gongshu Wentian locked eyes with Li Che and raised the wooden sculpture in his hand.
That sculpture...
Depicted the Divine Crane that suppressed the Strange Temple's deity, the Great Sage of Two Minds.
The Gongshu Clan...
What was their relationship with Gongshu Jing Jun?
Li Che smiled warmly, not overly concerned.
Sang Guan Yin held Xi Xi and introduced her to each of her competitors one by one.
Gu He, Xuan Yue, Lu Qing Xuan, Ning Cai He...
"This is the little prince, Lu Chi..." Sang Guan Yin spotted Lu Chi and paused, speaking softly.
Xi Xi, however, turned her nose up in disdain. "Hmph! I won't pay him any attention!"
She turned her head away and continued to observe the other divine children.
Lu Chi slightly tilted his head, noticing that Xi Xi was ignoring him. He pursed his lips and then his gaze became calm as he stared straight ahead.
As Xi Xi was being led by Sang Guan Yin to observe her competitors, the other divine children were also sizing each other up.
The spring rain seemed to become a bit more serious, and a tense atmosphere filled the air, as if the scent of gunpowder was spreading.
Suddenly, Xi Xi, nestled in Sang Guan Yin's embrace, felt a gaze filled with resentment.
A luxurious carriage broke through the rain and slowly approached, and as the curtain was lifted, a woman with horns on her forehead and a cold expression appeared—the Dragon Queen Consort.
Inside the carriage, Xiao Long Nu, Ao Qing Qing, and Yue Linghu, the son of the Young Master of the Dao, Yue Wei Zheng, sat together.
Yue Linghu had a handsome appearance, and his gaze was fixed on Xiao Long Nu, Ao Qing Qing, as if it were glowing.
Ao Qing Qing had been under intense pressure from the Dragon Queen Consort during this time. She knew the reason—it was all because of Li Nuan Xi, who had brought trouble to the consort. As a result, Ao Qing Qing, who had always been favored by the consort's younger sister, was now bearing the brunt of her anger.
(End of Chapter)
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