Walking into the small courtyard, the elder initially performed a salute and then said, "Sir, during the student’s recent hometown visit, I encountered an old acquaintance who possesses considerable talent in the way of arrays."
"He once found a damaged and incomplete array book at a street stall. Who could have thought that just with this broken book, he could study diligently by himself and become self-taught."
The elder’s tone was full of sentiment, he continued, "This uncut gem, the student doesn’t want to see him buried, so I boldly brought him here, hoping you could give him a chance."
As soon as the elder finished speaking, Zhou Qing respectfully saluted, "Junior Zhou Qing, pays respects to you, sir."
Lin Daochen, upon hearing this, was somewhat surprised and then carefully examined Zhou Qing.
"So young and already at the early Nascent Soul stage, not bad, not bad, especially since he is so highly praised by Cloud Cliff."
Lin Daochen smiled warmly, his eyes full of appreciation and curiosity. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novęlfire.net
Zhou Qing heard these words and quickly responded humbly, "Sir, you are too kind."
After speaking, he took a deep breath to calm himself, under the elder’s indicating gaze, he began to circulate the spiritual power within his body.
Soon after, a mark emitting a gentle light slowly appeared, runes flowed on it, faintly resonating with the surrounding spiritual power.
Seeing this scene, Lin Daochen’s eyes suddenly brightened, his previously calm expression was quickly filled with joy.
"To have already condensed a Spirit Seal, is this really something you comprehended just from a broken book?" Lin Daochen’s face was full of astonishment, his eyes full of disbelief.
Zhou Qing could only nod.
"Remarkable, truly remarkable!" Lin Daochen praised continuously, then eagerly asked, "Are you willing to follow me and learn the way of Array Restrictions?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing was overjoyed; how could he refuse such an offer?
He immediately knelt down on both knees, respectfully performed a grand salute, "Student Zhou Qing, pays respects to you, sir!"
Seeing this, Lin Daochen laughed heartily, and the fatigue he felt earlier vanished in an instant.
He quickly stepped forward, helped Zhou Qing up with both hands, his eyes full of delight.
The next moment, he suddenly looked up towards the courtyard entrance, only to see Lu Yuanzhi arriving without anyone noticing, exuding a cold aura.
"Master Lin, congratulations on accepting another like-minded disciple!"
Lu Yuanzhi cupped his hands; though his face carried a cold expression, his words were also sincere in their congratulations.
Lin Daochen’s face was full of joy, he laughed heartily, "At my age, to see talented young people walking the same path as me, is indeed very gratifying."
"If I can become a guiding light, helping them clear the fog on this path, then my life would not be in vain. Master Lu, you coming today, I assume is not merely for congratulations?"
Lu Yuanzhi’s expression remained cold, he said indifferently, "This time, I indeed came to congratulate."
After speaking, he turned and left.
This left Lin Daochen momentarily stunned, but without further thought, he immediately took out several array flags, sealed them with his hands, and infused them with spiritual power. Instantly, radiant beams enveloped Zhou Qing within.
"I’ll give you time to break it!" Lin Daochen’s voice transmitted into the array.
Inside the array, Zhou Qing felt as if he was in a scorching sea of lava, but this temperature was insignificant to a late-stage Nascent Soul or the spark within the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown.
He quickly found the array’s core, but to avoid appearing too outstanding, he pretended to frown deeply and deliberately slowed his pace, starting to break the array bit by bit.
Meanwhile, at the outer courtyard’s bridge, two people waited idly, Yan Xiaohu had even found a few stones to skim across the water.
Around them, the outer courtyard disciples continued to whisper, their glances occasionally falling on them, curious about their identities.
At that moment, Lu Yuanzhi appeared again, her cold gaze fixed on Lu Yaoyao, she said calmly, "Your senior brother has been accepted as an inner courtyard disciple by Master Lin."
Lu Yaoyao, upon hearing this, became immediately excited.
"Now, will you come with me?" Lu Yuanzhi’s expression remained the same, she asked plainly.
Lu Yaoyao quickly nodded repeatedly, then immediately took a step back, respectfully performing a grand salute, "Student Lu Yaoyao, pays respects to Master Lu."
"What about me?" Yan Xiaohu hurriedly stepped forward, his face full of urgency.
Lu Yuanzhi glanced at Yan Xiaohu, her expression cold, her words few, "You, are not suitable for me."
Seeing this, Lu Yaoyao hurriedly consoled, "Senior Brother Yan, don’t worry, with your talent, you’ll surely easily enter the inner courtyard too."
"Come on, I’ll help you with the admission procedures!" Lu Yuanzhi looked at Lu Yaoyao, her tone slightly softer.
Lu Yaoyao quickly followed, her steps light, her heart full of joy.
On the bridge, only Yan Xiaohu remained standing alone.
"No way, out of a group of four, three are already in the inner courtyard, I, Yan Xiaohu, cannot fall behind you!"
At this moment, Yan Xiaohu’s competitive spirit was completely ignited, just as when he faced Cangyan Daoist Palace’s kill list.
Without a word, he immediately drew out his coldly gleaming large blade.
With its appearance, his whole body instantly radiated a fierce blade intent, turning into razor-sharp auras swirling through the air.
Then, he struck a particularly impressive pose, looking very imposing.
He did not believe that all the academy’s mentors were blind, missing out on such a good talent as himself?
At that moment, a white-robed figure suddenly appeared atop the bridge, their clothes fluttering in the wind. Turning slightly, revealing half a youthful face.