I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 141 Therefore, Heaven will give this person a great responsibility
Xie Yuan looked at the middle-aged swordsman's calm gaze and felt a little nervous.

The man sitting there brought a hint of oppression, just like Shen Longteng. His energy and blood were compelling, and warriors could sense it.

He is definitely a master in the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm, and his aura is deep and heavy, with plenty of stamina, which is even different from that of the chief escort.

He must have cultivated internal skills... A large sect like the Yunshan Sword Sect would not be short of methods to cultivate them.

The strength of the Qi and Blood Transformation Realm, which cultivates both the inner and outer aspects, should not be underestimated. He is just an outer sect deacon, but he has such a high level of cultivation. The Yunshan Sword Sect is indeed worthy of its reputation.

Xie Yuan bowed his hands seriously:

"Thank you for your compliment, Senior. May I know your name?"

"Haha, I'm not really a senior. I'm Cui Zhi, and I'm honored to be the outer sect steward of the Yunshan Sword Sect, traveling around. This is nephew Huang Zifeng from the Zhujian Peak of the sect, and this time he's traveling with me."

Cui Zhi stroked his short beard and looked quite easy-going.

"Meet Deacon Cui, meet Brother Huang."

Xie Yuan politely greeted them again, and then introduced the Lin brothers and sisters behind him:
"These two are Lin Cheng and Lin Zhen, brother and sister from Yunzhao Lin Family Manor. To be honest, the Lin brothers and sisters have the ambition to become martial artists and are determined. I heard that Yunshan Sword Sect is recruiting disciples and does not reject any talent, so I pestered Boss Wu to introduce them to me. I would like to ask Mr. Cui to take a look and see if the two brothers and sisters have the honor to enter Yunshan Sword Sect to seek the truth."

Cui Zhi was slightly stunned after hearing this, and subconsciously said:

"Isn't it that Chief Xie wants to join us?"

Xie Yuan carefully considered his words:

"I have always admired your sect, but I am afraid that I have already practiced other sects' skills and changed my ways, which is not in line with your sect's rules. So I will first introduce the Lin brothers and sisters to Mr. Cui."

Cui Zhi shook his head:
"There are quite a few people who join the Sword Sect halfway through. As long as they haven't reached the stage of Qi and Blood Transformation, they are all just basic disciples and can be improved. But we have to make it clear first that disciples with basic knowledge must first train in the outer sect for at least three years to sharpen their minds before they can enter the peaks and halls of the inner sect."

Xie Yuan understood. When a sect accepts disciples, it is natural to examine their character. Especially for those who come to learn from the master with skills, they must be observed carefully. What if they are from other families who come to steal skills, or even are spies?
During these three years of external experience, I am sure that I will have to examine many aspects, which is also self-evident.

But three years was too long, and Xie Yuan couldn't quite stand the investigation. After listening to Mr. Cui, he had to give up, and felt a little regretful.

According to Mu Chaoyun, the sword skills of the Yunshan Sword Sect are extremely superb, and there is no shortage of various resources. If Xie Yuan could become a disciple, with his talent, he would definitely be able to show his skills and improve rapidly. It is a very good place... Unfortunately, it is not suitable for him.

Mr. Cui's eyes were very perceptive. He knew what Xie Yuan meant as soon as he saw his expression, and he didn't say much. Yunshan Sword Sect never rejected talents, but it also had no shortage of talents. There were many people who wanted to join but were not qualified. How could they lower themselves to actively invite a little-known escort leader?

Huang Zifeng also saw that Xie Yuan was backing down and snorted:
"Short-sighted."

He thanked Yuan for not wanting to go up the mountain for just three years, and actually gave up the opportunity to join the Sword Sect for such a short period of time? How many people would beg for the chance to talk to Master Cui!
It is unbelievable that he voluntarily gave up the opportunity to join the mountain sect... Although he may not be able to pass the test, with such a weak mind, he will definitely not be able to achieve success in martial arts.

Huang Zifeng did not lower his voice, and Xie Yuan and the other two heard it clearly. The Lin brothers and sisters' eyes changed.

However, Xie Yuan just glanced at him with a calm expression.

Cui Zhi frowned slightly:

"Zifeng, everyone has their own aspirations, so don't talk too much."

He looked at the Lin brothers and sisters again, his expression calm:
"You two, come here and let me take a look."

The Lin siblings looked at each other, both looking a little excited.

I didn’t expect that Captain Xie would not accept them as his disciples, but would actually bring them to the Yunshan Sword Sect!

What is the Yunshan Sword Sect? It is the number one sect in Yunzhou, and its reputation is well-known.

If I could join the Yunshan Sword Sect, then I would have a great chance of revenge...

The two men walked up to Cui Zhi and saluted nervously, feeling uneasy.

Cui Zhi nodded, stretched out his hands, and held the wrists of each brother and sister.

The brother and sister only felt a strange energy coming from their wrists, like a small hot sword, drilling into their bodies along the meridians.

This feeling was extremely uncomfortable, almost like being tortured, and the expressions of the two men changed instantly.

Lin Zhen bit her lip, trembling all over, but she didn't say a word. She felt uncomfortable at first, but later on, it was the same feeling, so she got used to it and didn't react much. This behavior surprised Cui Zhi and cheered him up.

Lin Cheng's forehead was covered with sweat in an instant and his face turned pale. After a moment, he let out a scream.

Upon seeing this, Cui Zhi withdrew his left hand from Lin Cheng and looked at Lin Zhen intently with expectant eyes.

Lin Cheng's face turned pale, and he understood something when he saw Cui Zhi's expression.

He instantly recalled the tragic state of his parents' bodies, the white curtains of the mourning hall, the aggressive clansmen, and Xie Yuan's stunning blow...

Lin Cheng gritted his teeth, suddenly reached out and took Cui Zhi's hand:
"Mr. Cui, I can still hold on. Please take another look!"

Xie Yuan stood aside and looked at Lin Cheng. Seeing his bright and intimidating eyes, he couldn't help but be touched.

Cui Zhi was also a little surprised. He had seen thousands of young people, and most of them were eliminated after experiencing such pain. He had never seen anyone like the one in front of him who took the initiative to grab him.

He looked at his hands on his sleeves and nodded:
"can."

Cui Zhi grabbed Lin Cheng's hand again. This time, Lin Cheng once again felt the pain as if a sharp blade was piercing through his meridians. Beads of sweat the size of beans instantly seeped out of his forehead and dripped down.

However, this time, he kept his mouth shut and said nothing until his robe was soaked with sweat.

Lin Zhen had already finished and was watching from the side, his hands tightly clasped in front of his chest, looking anxious:
"Brother, if, if it really doesn't work..." Lin Cheng took a deep breath and opened his mouth to reveal an ugly smile. His lips were all red with bloody marks from being bitten.

“So when Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on a man, it must first make his mind suffer, his muscles and bones tired, and his body hungry…”

He suddenly recited the classics of his predecessors, and his hoarse voice echoed in the private room, moving everyone present.

Cui Zhi looked serious, and he held Lin Cheng's hand for a while, then slowly let go, twirling his beard without saying a word.

Seeing that it was finally over, Lin Cheng felt relieved and staggered, but was supported by his sister.

"Big brother..."

Lin Zhen's eyes were filled with tears and he was speechless.

Lin Cheng waved his hands to indicate that he was fine, then looked at Cui Zhi with hope.

Cui Zhi looked at Lin Cheng, then at Lin Zhen, and said slowly:

“My bone detection method can determine whether your physique and meridians are suitable for my sect’s skills. The more suitable, the less abnormal it will be.

"Miss Lin has smooth meridians, excellent bones, and great resilience. She is actually a rare sword cultivator. With such talent, she can join our sect.

"As for Master Lin, he is a little older, and his meridians are blocked. It is difficult for him to practice, so his reaction is so big..."

After hearing what he said, Lin Cheng's expression became more and more ugly and he remained silent.

Cui Zhi looked at him and suddenly smiled:
"But your determination is rare. When we accept disciples from Yunshan Sword Sect, we always value character first, and talent second. The second generation patriarch of our sect was born with one arm and blocked meridians. If it were someone else, he wouldn't even be able to learn martial arts. However, he wielded the sword for thirty years, and once he realized the truth, he entered the state of unity, and there was no one in the world who could resist him. If you want to wield a sword, you can't do it without an indomitable determination.

"Mr. Lin, you can also join my sect."

Hearing this, Lin Cheng was stunned for a moment, and suddenly became ecstatic.

Yunshan Sword Sect, the number one sect in Yunzhou, actually agreed to accept the two brothers and sisters!
As soon as he pulled Lin Zhen, the two of them were about to bow down together, but Cui Zhi stopped them and shook his head:
"That's not necessary. This is just the first level. If you really want to get started, there are still many more tests to go through. It won't be too late to go to the mountain gate to pay homage to the ancestor then. Well, let me ask you first, why do you want to learn martial arts?"

Lin Cheng looked excited. He took a deep breath and quickly recounted the tragic incident at Linjiazhuang.

Cui Zhi snorted coldly when he heard this:
"Lu Lao San has committed many evil deeds. If he had not escaped quickly in the desert, my sect elders would have killed him long ago. Well, I know the situation. Go back and pack your bags and come back to Yunshan with me in two days."

These two days were not only for the Lin siblings to prepare, but also for Cui Zhi to secretly understand the Lin family's family style, the neighbors' reputation and the siblings' character.

When the Lin siblings heard that they were going to Yunshan so soon, they both felt a little unreal.

"congratulations."

Xie Yuan watched the whole process and felt sincerely happy for the two of them.

Especially Lin Cheng, he got this opportunity only because of his perseverance. Even if he hasn't really got started yet, it's worth being happy.

The brother and sister were filled with emotion, as if they were in the clouds. They walked to Xie Yuan together, and Lin Cheng bowed deeply:
"Thank you very much for giving us advice, I will never forget your kindness. If Lin Cheng has achieved success in his studies, I will definitely repay you, even if it means risking our lives!"

Lin Zhen's pair of bright and beautiful eyes had been wandering around Xie Yuan's face. When he saw him looking back at her, she lowered her eyelids hurriedly and bowed deeply following her brother's movements.

Xie Yuan laughed and helped the two of them up:

"Mr. Lin, you are already speaking with the demeanor of a hero! It's mainly because Mr. Cui has a keen eye for talent. You are all talented, and it has nothing to do with me. Later on, you still need to work hard and complete the assessment to officially enter the school."

Cui Zhi watched the conversation from the side, smiling and not taking it seriously. His eyes wandered between the brother and sister, and he nodded slightly:
"My brother is determined and resolute. His upper limit is unknown, but his lower limit will not be bad. My sister has clear meridians and strong bones. She is a rare swordsman. As long as her character is good, she can directly enter the inner sect. Not bad, not bad, today's harvest is great!"

Huang Zifeng looked at the group of three people with dissatisfaction in his eyes, and suddenly said:
"You two, if you join our sect in the future, you should pursue the way of the sword as your only goal. Making friends with people of the same path can sharpen your swordsmanship; making friends with mediocre people is a waste of time."

The Lin brothers and sisters were stunned for a moment when they heard Huang Zifeng's blunt words, and were unable to react.

Lin Zhen frowned and pursed his lips tightly; Lin Cheng raised his neck and was about to speak eloquently, but was pulled back by a hand beside him.

Xie Yuan took a step forward, looked at Huang Zifeng, and said calmly:
"Brother Huang, why do you say that?"

Huang Zifeng noticed the actions of the two Lin family members and felt even more uneasy. He said coldly:

"What did I say wrong?"

"There's nothing wrong with the logic, but Brother Huang seems to have some hidden meaning."

Xie Yuan said calmly.

Huang Zifeng stared at him and said coldly:

"It's good that you understand. I am a disciple of the Sword Sect, and I am devoted to the way of the sword. I have no need to associate with you. I hope you will not try to get close to you two in the future."

Xie Yuan was puzzled and moved his fingers:

"Brother Huang, may I ask again why you say that?"

Huang Zifeng saw Xie Yuan's tough attitude and said coldly:

"You rely on the restaurant to build relationships with us, and you yourself don't make progress. If you are not a philistine, what else can you be? If you want to seek the truth, the first priority is to sever ties with people like you. I just hope you don't delay your future cultivation."

(End of this chapter)