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Chapter 345: Who is this Headgear? Spirit Butterfly Boots and Wind Spirit Fruit, Which to Choose?
Chapter 345: Who is this Headgear? Spirit Butterfly Boots and Wind Spirit Fruit, Which to Choose?
Reputation and prestige are intangible concepts, yet they are crucial in maintaining order. Even in the dark sects, these values are not uncommon.
When it comes to rewarding merit, words must be followed by actions. In a way, reputation and prestige are integral to maintaining order.
As a sect of Jin State, no sect dares to discard these values.
Not to mention how outsiders might view Heavenly Wind Valley, but even their own disciples might begin to doubt and worry if these values are lacking.
A Heavenly Wind Valley disciple, who was once overlooked by the valley, excelled during a training session or trial.
Will the rulers of Heavenly Wind Valley keep their promise of rewards? At this moment, several elders and hall masters of the valley were feeling troubled.
The training in Quicksand Treasure Ground was suggested by some, and it was carried out.
If they had been more open-minded, the number of participants from Celestial Capital should have been the same as those from Heavenly Wind Valley.
In the end, if Celestial Capital performed well, they would receive praise.
This way, no one would have spoken ill of Heavenly Wind Valley.
But the way things were handled was quite different.
The martial artists of Heavenly Wind Valley had always felt superior to those from Celestial Capital.
If it weren't for the previous incidents, the attempt to seize Celestial Capital's qualifications, and the arguments and disputes, the excellent performance of Su Chen and Gu Feng would have only left the Heavenly Wind Valley martial artists with some displeasure.
At least they wouldn't have been humiliated in public.
Now, they were truly humiliated, and it stung.
The end of the Quicksand River Channel was crowded with people.
Even if the Celestial Capital martial artists didn't spread the news, with so many people from Heavenly Wind Valley present, it was hard to guarantee that the news wouldn't spread.
Once the news got out, the martial artists of Jin State might view Heavenly Wind Valley differently.
Over the years, Heavenly Wind Valley had been trying to elevate its sect status, but this incident might undo years of effort.
At the end of the Quicksand River Channel, those who emerged later knew that Su Chen had come in first this year.
They also understood why it was so quiet at that moment.
Everyone spoke in hushed tones, and the elders wore grim expressions.
Su Chen supported Gu Feng, leaning against a tree trunk nearby, allowing him to rest.
After catching his breath and recovering for a moment, Gu Feng's condition showed significant improvement.
The techniques of Celestial Capital focused on body cultivation, so their recovery abilities were naturally far superior to those of the Heavenly Wind Valley martial artists.
"Thank you, Su Shidi, for your guidance. Even a dullard like me, who isn't proficient in body techniques, can gain some insights."
At this moment, Gu Feng was genuinely grateful to Su Chen.
A few words of guidance can often make a huge difference. Without proper guidance, one might spend ten or even twenty years struggling to overcome certain obstacles.
Today, the Quicksand River Channel was the perfect place to hone body techniques.
With Su Chen's guidance, Gu Feng was fortunate to gain some insights.
"You're too kind, Gu Shixiong. If it weren't for your own innate understanding, my words would have been meaningless.
The fact that you were able to navigate the Quicksand River Channel is a testament to your natural talent in body techniques."
Hearing Su Chen's praise, Gu Feng repeatedly waved his hands.
"I'm far inferior to you, Su Shidi. After reaching the winding upward section of the channel, I struggled to move forward.
I had to grab a flag left by a Heavenly Wind Valley martial artist on the left wall.
My success might have been due to the strength of my physical body.
Compared to body techniques, there's still much room for improvement."
Upon hearing this, Su Chen understood that Gu Feng had indeed gained some insights into body techniques, but they were not substantial.
As they spoke, more people emerged from below the canyon.
They had been informed and had confirmed the number of participants.
All thirty-two people had emerged from the Quicksand River Channel.
Some of those who climbed up from below looked worried, while others were beaming with joy.
They had just learned of the rankings while they were still below.
Although Heavenly Wind Valley owned the Quicksand Treasure Ground, this year's top rank went to Su Chen.
Seeing Su Chen and Gu Feng, Master Mu and several other senior apprentices hurried over with smiles on their faces, feeling a sense of relief and satisfaction.
Noticing that Gu Feng's condition wasn't optimal, Master Mu immediately took out a medicine pill and asked him to take it.
"Your performance has brought us all great pride and joy!"
As Master Mu spoke, he clenched his fist and pounded his palm, seemingly releasing pent-up frustration.
The Celestial Capital disciples nearby wore proud expressions.
There was no doubt that the overall strength of Jin State sects surpassed those of Great Zhou.
However, Celestial Capital was not to be taken lightly or underestimated.
As he spoke, Master Mu couldn't help but turn and look at his daughter, Mu Dan Ying.
She noticed her father's gaze, and her previous pride seemed to be replaced by a sense of guilt.
After a moment of hesitation, Master Mu walked over to her.
"Celestial Capital is where you were born and raised. You've lived there for many years, and you've seen its flaws.
Now, when you look at Heavenly Wind Valley, you think it's superior in every way.
You even look down on yourself.
Mu Dan Ying, you have the potential to go far.
But if you belittle yourself, there's no room for growth.
Look at your daughter; she even looks down on you, her mother.
Your arrogance and pride were once punished in Celestial Capital.
But how much has she changed?
With such a mindset, she will never amount to anything in the future."
This time, Hall Master Mu Quan spoke up, and Mu Danying and Long Yunyun's mother and daughter both had unpleasant expressions, unsure whether to accept his words.
But she didn't argue back.
Su Chen's training ranking was first, and this was an undeniable fact.
If they wanted to quibble and not acknowledge it, then they would truly be making a fuss for no reason.
After all, even Ren Xiuyao and the others had acknowledged Su Chen's training achievements.
After saying all this, Hall Master Mu paused and looked at Mu Danying again.
"A man who looks down on and despises you, already doesn't care about you in his heart.
You are my daughter, Mu Quan. If you can't live well, come back to Tian Gang City.
At least in Tian Gang City, no one will despise you, and you can live with a little more dignity."
Hearing this, Mu Danying's eyes seemed to be holding back tears.
Long Yunyun felt that her mother, whom she had always despised, was about to leave her.
The training rankings were now clear, and the next step was to distribute the rewards.
Everyone had heard clearly before that after completing the Quicksand River Channel, there would be a surprise.
Su Chen was still ranked first, and this surprise shouldn't be missing.
On the Heavenly Wind Valley side, several elders and hall masters had been discussing in low voices for a long time.
They wanted to preserve their reputation and also keep the good things for their own disciples.
They wanted to have it both ways, but things weren't that easy.
The biggest problem blocking the Heavenly Wind Valley elders and hall masters was Su Chen's ranking.
In the training rankings of the Quicksand Treasure Ground, Su Chen was first.
What kind of excuse could make the person who ranked first in training receive a worse item? And then give better treasures to the second and third place?
Everyone wasn't stupid; they could tell which items were good and which were bad.
In the current situation, the best solution the elders and hall masters of the Heavenly Wind Valley could think of was to give the treasures their disciples needed as rewards.
And then give Su Chen an item of equivalent quality.
This seemed to be the best response.
In the Quicksand River Channel, all the disciples who participated in the training had already emerged.
It had already been delayed for so long, and it was time to proceed to the rewards.
The discussion was almost over, and Elder Yin of the Heavenly Wind Valley could only walk towards the red cloth.
Under everyone's gaze, Elder Yin lifted the red cloth, revealing dozens of treasures.
In an instant, the eyes of everyone present were drawn to the treasures.
The first thing that caught everyone's attention was the pair of boots placed in front, the Lingdie Boots.
The Heavenly Wind Valley was skilled in body techniques, and besides cultivating their techniques, they also put effort into related equipment.
The Lingdie Boots were adorned with fluttering butterflies, and the wearer's movements were as graceful as feathers in the wind.
These boots could make the wearer's movements noticeably lighter.
Using body techniques, their movements would become more agile.
Even for a sect like the Heavenly Wind Valley, these Lingdie Boots would be envied by many.
However, in terms of quality, the Lingdie Boots did not reach the Supreme Grade.
They were top-notch among superior-grade items, but there was still some distance to reach the Supreme Grade.
In fact, Supreme Grade items in Tian Gang City were already considered sect treasures.
The Heavenly Wind Valley probably wouldn't be willing to take out Supreme Grade treasures as rewards.
Not everyone could be like Qiu Ruo Shuang, casually giving away a Supreme Grade inner armor.
Next to the Lingdie Boots was a delicate medicine box, possibly containing medicinal pills.
Beside the medicine box was a small green plant.
Su Chen didn't know what this plant was, but it must have some mystical properties to be placed here.
Hall Master Mu Quan probably guessed that the people around didn't recognize this plant.
"That's called Wan Xue Qing. When cultivating, place it by your side, and it has the effect of clearing the mind and spirit."
Indeed, behind these three items, there were still many more treasures.
But these items weren't as precious and could only be considered as rewards.
Elder Yin of the Heavenly Wind Valley began to introduce these items.
In that box was a Wind Spirit Fruit.
For cultivators focusing on body techniques, it was also a greatly beneficial item.
The Wind Spirit Fruit didn't reach the level of a heaven-made treasure, but it was indeed a precious item.
Compared to the Lingdie Boots, they each had their strengths.
After the elder finished his introduction, he began to distribute the rewards.
"Based on your rankings in the training, I, as the elder, announce the reward details.
The top three will receive Wan Xue Qing, the Lingdie Boots, and the Wind Spirit Fruit.
The fourth to tenth places will receive..."
As the elder spoke, the people from Tian Gang City couldn't help but chuckle.
It was clear to see that the value of Wan Xue Qing, in terms of enhancing one's strength, was probably weaker than the other two items.
But Wan Xue Qing was given to Su Chen, who won the first place.
It was somewhat respectable, but not much.
As the elder spoke, an elderly man with a smile on his face approached from a distance.
His movements were light and graceful, clearly showcasing his exceptional body technique.
Seeing the visitor, Elder Yin beside him suddenly became anxious and hurried forward.
"Valley Master, let me explain..."
The visitor was the Valley Master of the Heavenly Wind Valley, and Elder Yin wanted to say something to his master.
But the Valley Master smiled and waved his hand.
"I was indeed in a hurry earlier and thought I might not make it, but this matter concluded faster than expected.
Let me handle this award ceremony.
Who will get the helmet, the Lingdie Boots, and the Wind Spirit Fruit? Choose one."
The Valley Master's face was filled with kind smiles, and his gaze fell on Xiao Qiying and Ren Xiuyao.
(End of Chapter)
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