This time, the Li Family has come with such a high profile and grand display. How flamboyant!

The person coming might not have a humble and gentle temperament.

Lu Ming, Yu Zhengmao, and others nearby saw this scene and their expressions weren't very good.

They prided themselves on their noble origins and each was a leader among the younger generation, often traveling with servants attending them, with quite a display.

But compared with the Li Family disciples in that carriage, they were obviously inferior, making it difficult for them to feel happy.

"Let's go. He Ling True Master will be here soon. We shouldn't keep him waiting."

Xia Xiuxue beckoned everyone.

Naturally, no one objected, and they went downstairs as she said.

Gu Yuan followed behind the group, when a beautiful young girl approached:

"Brother Gu, I heard you're skilled in swordsmanship. Coincidentally, I've also learned one of the 'Yanming Sword' techniques..."

This girl's surname was Xie, named Xie Yao, one of Xia Xiuxue's friends, from a prominent family.

Normally, she had no shortage of suitors. Even now, some beside her had feelings for her, but seeing Xie Yao disregard her modesty and actively engage Gu Yuan in conversation, they pretended not to notice.

Gu Yuan proving his exceptional talent by becoming an Innate Martial Master in three months was not someone to offend lightly.

However, Xia Xiuxue was quite speechless at this sight.

With the assessment imminent, her friend still had the leisure to flirt with men; it was truly...

When several people arrived at the large courtyard behind Jade Cauldron Tower, a considerable crowd had already gathered, at least three to four hundred in number.

Looking around, there was a mass of people.

"So many people..."

Xie Yao was a bit surprised.

Lu Ming and others exchanged glances and felt some pressure, slightly nervous.

Though they prided themselves on their good talent, the people before them were no less, elites and geniuses from various provinces.

If they were eliminated, not only would they lose face, but they would also miss a golden opportunity and have no future connection with Medicine King Mountain.

The arrival of Gu Yuan, Xia Mingyang, Lu Ming, and others didn't draw much attention.

Considering the sheer number of people, easily several hundred, all outstanding individuals from various provinces, Gu Yuan and others naturally did not attract much notice.

Gu Yuan was somewhat surprised seeing so many people.

But then, it seemed not so surprising.

To join Medicine King Mountain, what a chance it was?

Medicine King Mountain, an ancient sect in Qinzhou lasting millennia!

It was full of Martial Arts, Spirit Pills, Daoist Scriptures, and Magical Artifacts. There were even Daoist Scripture Treasures directly pointing to Primordial Spirit Dao and magical treasures capable of slicing mountains and cutting cliffs!

Indeed, the undisputed king without a crown in Qinzhou!

Once able to successfully join Medicine King Mountain, not only was it akin to attaching a protective talisman, but one's family would also benefit.

Even just becoming a common outer disciple of Medicine King Mountain, walking the martial world and traveling the lands, would command respect.

Not to mention, after joining Medicine King Mountain, the various advantages and even some invisible benefits would be enough to make ordinary Loose Cultivators envious.

If fortunate, there might be a chance to glimpse immortality...

Such a fortune, who wouldn't be tempted?

The courtyard was initially quite noisy with everyone talking.

Until a young man stepped forward, the crowd there all turned to look, falling silent, no longer speaking.

The newcomer wore a deep blue long robe, tall and upright, exceedingly handsome, with a black-sheathed ancient sword adorned with pearls and jades at the waist, noble and captivating!

Following him was a white-haired old man.

Though the old man looked unremarkable in his gray clothing, when someone cast their gaze on him, they sensed the unfathomable aura he exuded.

This old man was clearly a Celestial Human Realm Cultivator!

"Using a Celestial Human Realm Cultivator as a guard, what a grand display! Who is this person?"

Someone murmured in shock.

Others nearby couldn't help but reply, "If I'm not mistaken, this person should be the seventh son of the Li Family Patriarch, Li Changqing, the younger brother of Medicine King Mountain's foremost True Inheritance, Li Changsheng!

"Li Changqing...it's him! Rumor has it he was nurtured in the womb within a Top Grade Treasure Pill to develop his Spirit Root. His body and aptitude are exceptional, only slightly inferior to Li Changsheng but certainly not by much. If not for intentionally suppressing his cultivation to join Medicine King Mountain, he would already have advanced to Celestial Human Realm. He has actually come!

"Damn, with him here, do we not have yet another strong opponent?"

...

Gu Yuan also glanced a few more times at Li Changqing after hearing the whispered discussions.

In his view, this person's appearance and stature were okay.

The key was the burning, vigorous aura he exuded, like a celestial furnace eternally alight, emitting an astounding heat constantly. It was some extraordinary constitution.

It seemed the Li Family in Qinzhou truly had good fortune.

First, they produced a Pure Yang Dao Body like Li Changsheng, which could be attributed to luck.

Then followed by a Li Changqing suspected of possessing some special constitution.

Saying they had merely good luck seemed somewhat forced.

Li Changqing seemed to notice this, his gaze shifted, and he saw Gu Yuan, their eyes meeting briefly.

Gu Yuan smiled and nodded, greeting him.

Li Changqing's expression remained indifferent, only giving Gu Yuan a slight assessing glance before withdrawing his gaze without any response.

"This guy is indeed proud, but he probably has some reason for his pride."

Gu Yuan didn't mind, thinking silently.

Water, being virtuous and gentle, benefits all things without contention.

The 'Primordial True Water Scripture' embodies this essence, its nature is restrained without flamboyance, nourishing silently.

Whether Turtle Breath Talent or Spiritual Turtle's Profound Talent, both excel in concealing their brilliance and inwardly storing vitality.

Therefore, Gu Yuan was currently wholeheartedly restraining his aura, unless someone's cultivation surpassed his by several phases, it was difficult to discern his true capabilities.

Li Changqing might have special features but it's unlikely he could see through Gu Yuan.

"Brother Gu, you've come too!"

At this time, a naive-looking young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes squeezed in delightedly to greet Gu Yuan.

This person was none other than Niu Youde.

"Youde, it's you."

Gu Yuan's face showed a smile as he started conversing with him.

Previously, the piece Niu Youde gifted, seemingly a Mountain God Pearl prototype, had excellent effects, so much so that Little Green was still digesting it and in a deep sleep.

But Little Green's growth stage was now 26% complete.

For gaining such a great benefit, Gu Yuan naturally had a good impression of Niu Youde.

Xia Xiuxue, Lu Ming, Xie Yao, and others glanced at Niu Youde, noting his worn and faded clothes, but paid no attention to him and had no intention of conversing, waiting nervously for the assessment to begin.

Time passed gradually, and Xia Mingyang and Old Mo also arrived, but neither approached rashly to disturb Gu Yuan, Xia Xiuxue, quietly waiting from afar.

As for all those about to face the assessment, whether or not impatient, at least on the surface, they stood honestly waiting.

By the time the sun rose high, with golden sunlight pouring down, it was already noon.

Squawk!

Finally, with the clear, resounding cry of a crane sounding, a majestic Immortal Crane several feet high, completely white, with sword-like wings and a crane-red head as vibrant as fire, swiftly flew over from the distant sky, landing before everyone.

Looking indifferent, with a touch of sternness between his brows, He Ling True Master dismounted from the crane.

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