A thousand enlightenments in one night, starting from being a menial apprentice.

Chapter 275: Fame
"Xiao Yu, advance to become a registered disciple of the sect!"

As Qin Shuban's voice rang out, Xiao Yu's heart relaxed. The dull pain from her dantian being drained and the fatigue all over her body surged up at the same time. She felt her head sink and she was about to fall!
Duan Rong was standing in the audience, paying attention to Xiao Yu's condition. When he saw Xiao Yu's body sway, he suddenly jumped up, landed beside Xiao Yu like a big bird, and hugged her shoulders.

Xiao Yu's body paused, and she stood firm with the help of Duan Rong. She looked at Duan Rong standing beside her and smiled bitterly.

Duan Rong lifted Xiao Yu from under his armpits, moved his body, and landed under the Selecting Talents Stage.

Xiao Zongting, who was sitting in the audience, watched Duan Rong take Xiao Yu away, and his expression suddenly became complicated.

As soon as Zhu Xiaoqi saw Duan Rong bringing Xiao Yu down, he immediately rushed over from the edge of the crowd.

When Xiao Yu was injured, Zhu Xiaoqi turned back anxiously and brought back medicine and bandages.

"Miss Yu!" Zhu Xiaoqi called out with concern.

Xiao Yu's legs were on the ground at this time, and her mind was at peace. Although she was a little hurt, it was not serious. She looked at Zhu Xiaoqi, smiled, and said, "Xiaoqi, I'm fine."

Zhu Xiaoqi was finally relieved to see that Xiao Yu was safe and sound. He squatted down and treated Xiao Yu's wound.

Xiao Yu looked at Duan Rong. She was able to hold on until the end, until Luo Zhoucheng fainted, and she also had to thank Duan Rong for reminding her.

In the third round, she surrendered directly to Ximen Kankan, ensuring that she could enter the stage life-and-death round-robin in top condition, and only then did she barely win.

But the eyes Xiao Yu looked at Duan Rong at this time were not full of gratitude. She and Duan Rong both advanced to registered disciples, and her heart was very happy. The look she gave Duan Rong was full of charm!

Xiao Zongting also walked down from the viewing seat. When he was closest, he happened to see Xiao Yu looking at Duan Rong...

Xiao Zongting felt a sudden pain in his heart. Only at this moment did he realize that he was secretly jealous of Duan Rong.

He had originally been training Duan Rong as his next one, but gradually he realized that Duan Rong had already jumped out of the scope he had set.

It only took him one year to go from being a menial disciple in an escort agency to a registered disciple of a sect. His future achievements would surely far exceed his own.

When Xiao Zongting was young, based solely on his martial arts skills, he was naturally qualified to participate in the sect's selection of registered disciples. However, the registration fee of 60,000 silver coins was undoubtedly an insurmountable mountain for him who came from a poor family.

By the time he finally had money, he was already middle-aged, exceeding the age limit for the sect's selection of named disciples.

So, when he found out that the deep regrets from his poor years were easily overcome by Duan Rong, deep in his heart, in the dark corners that he had never noticed, a strong jealousy grew...

He was already an old man, and he had always thought that Duan Rong would be the next him. Now he suddenly realized that Duan Rong had far surpassed him. In comparison, the young him in his youth was so humble! No matter how hard he tried, no matter how talented he was, he was still suppressed by fate...

He was not jealous of this old man, he was jealous of the younger self in his youth. The younger self who once gave him infinite glory now looked so humiliated in front of Duan Rong!
The life-and-death battle here has not yet ended!
Tao Rong, Shen Mizhi, and Xiao Yu took three places, leaving only one spot left for the registered disciple in the staged life-and-death battle.

Of the original nine people, only three remained: Jiang Qingyu, Gui Zong, and Yue Feng.

Shuban Qin walked to the turntable again, and there were only three names left on it.

Qin Shuban turned the turntable with great force!
As the turntable squeaked as it turned, Jiang Qingyu, Gui Zong and Yue Feng were all very nervous!
This old, dimly colored turntable is simply the destiny wheel that determines their fate!

The strength of the three is not much different. Who can finally get the quota actually depends on their respective luck.

The one who comes out on the turntable will be the champion, and in the segmented life and death battle, being the champion is never a good thing!
The dial stopped on a name.

Qin Shuban's voice was heard.

"The fourth stage, a life-and-death battle. The champion is Yue Feng!"

Four places, four life-and-death battles! It’s coming to an end!
Yue Feng looked solemn, but Jiang Qingyu and Gui Zong were not relaxed either! Because there was still the stage of drawing the long and short lots!

Yue Feng has already jumped onto the plum blossom pile with a knife in hand! At this point, seeing that it is the last spot, no one will retreat at this time!
Qin Shuban said: "The fourth stage champion is Yue Feng! Challengers, please step out!"

As soon as Secretary Qin finished his first words, Jiang Qingyu and Gui Zong both took a step forward.

Two people come out at the same time, and Qin Shuban chooses one person at random to draw lots.

Qin Shuban hid the long and short sticks in his sleeve, only showing the stick heads from between his fingers, and handed them to Guizong!

Gui Zong's eyes were hesitant. After thinking for a few breaths, he finally grasped a stick and slowly pulled it out!

The moment the lot was drawn, Jiang Qingyu's eyes lit up with joy. Gui Zong drew a short lot! This meant that he could sit back and watch the fight between the tigers, and then strike back.

Qin Shuban had a blank expression on his face as he handed the remaining long stick in his hand to Jiang Qingyu. Jiang Qingyu took the long stick and couldn't help but sigh. The chance of victory among the three of them depended on this small stick.

Gui Zong held the short stick, his eyes flickering.

His current situation is very embarrassing, but how could he be willing to give up!

Gui Zong's eyes narrowed, and he drew his sword and jumped onto the plum blossom pile!

In fact, Gui Zong is a tactical player. He started spending time and resources investigating potential opponents two years ago.

He was able to defeat Xue Yu in the first round because he relied on his detailed investigation and bribed his close servant.

If he hadn't known that Xue Yu had a move called White Rainbow Piercing the Sun, which was powerful but had a certain distance requirement for its use, he wouldn't have been able to avoid Xue Yu's killer move through cautious testing.

However, among the twenty-four people participating in this Elite Selection Meeting, there are some who have almost no information resources, such as Duan Rong who is in the Great Accomplishment Realm, and Yue Feng in front of him.

This is because if we start investigating from the moment we get the list, it will only take two months and it would be impossible to find out any valuable information.

Duan Rong was a rising star. One year ago, he was just a errand boy at the bottom of the escort agency. Unexpectedly, in just one year, he had achieved the great success! It can only be said that he was gifted!

But Yue Feng is also a little special. In the past two or three years, he has almost never stayed in Xiangu County.

Yue Feng's elder sister married and moved to Jiuchong County three years ago. His elder sister loved Yue Feng the most since he was a child, so Yue Feng has been living in his elder sister's home in Jiuchong County for the past two or three years.

Just a few days before the selection meeting began, he returned to the mansion in Xiangu County.

Gui Zong naturally failed to find out any information.

However, judging from the fights in the past two days, Yue Feng's martial arts style seems to be more tough and fierce.

As soon as Gui Zong stood on the plum blossom pile, Yue Feng strode forward with a knife and attacked him fiercely. Gui Zong looked cautious and waited until Yue Feng passed the middle point of the plum blossom pile before suddenly moving.

The two of them started fighting instantly!
They both knew that they could not use the method of hardship. If they did so, even if they won the current match, they would definitely lose to Jiang Qingyu next time!

Therefore, they launched the most violent attack without reservation right from the start, hoping to win the game in the shortest time and with the least consumption!

But unfortunately, their strengths are similar!
Soon, they fell into a painful stalemate.

After a whole stick of incense had passed, both of them were sweating profusely and were extremely exhausted.

And they were all injured!

Gui Zong injured his left shoulder, and Yue Feng injured his right waist!

Yue Feng's injury didn't seem to be more serious than Gui Zong's, at least the amount of bleeding was greater, and the right side of his body below the waist was almost stained with blood! Both of them were panting, and Gui Zong glanced at Jiang Qingyu in the audience, feeling very angry, but he suppressed his emotions, he had to face the battle situation in front of him first!

Gui Zong attacked Yue Feng again. After all, Yue Feng had lost too much blood and his body was obviously a little slow. Gui Zong seized the opportunity and cut off two fingers of Yue Feng's right hand with one knife!

Two bright red severed fingers and Yue Feng's weapon fell at the same time.

Yue Feng used his left hand to cover the bleeding severed fingers on his right hand, his face pale and covered in cold sweat.

Gui Zong had stopped moving, breathing heavily.

Yue Feng asked: "You won't kill me?"

Gui Zong looked up at Yue Feng and said, "That's not necessary!"

Yue Feng had no expression on his face. He silently jumped off the plum blossom pile, picked up his two broken fingers and weapon, and walked away from the gate of the county office alone.

His parents had passed away, and the huge mansion was actually empty. He came to the selection meeting alone.

Sister is his only relative now.

After failing the selection, Yue Feng planned to go back to recuperate for a few days before leaving Xiangu County. He also felt that after leaving, he might never return to this sad place again in his life.

Just as Yue Feng was leaving with his severed finger and weapon, Jiang Qingyu had already stood on the plum blossom pile with a sword in hand.

Jiang Qingyu looked at Gui Zong, whose shoulder was injured and whose face was pale, and said calmly, "Are you still fighting?"

Gui Zong was unwilling to give in, but he had investigated Jiang Qingyu carefully and knew that in his current state, he would not be able to last more than a few rounds against Jiang Qingyu.

And once the fight starts, even if Jiang Qingyu doesn't kill him, he will seriously injure him in order to defeat him immediately.

"It looks like it's over. There's no need to fight anymore!"

Gui Zong sighed inwardly, his scheming and planning ended up in a miserable way.

In fact, his schemes are not as good as a small stick.

Gui Zong was a rational man after all. He looked at Jiang Qingyu and said, "No more fighting. I admit defeat!"

Jiang Qingyu smiled and said, "Brother Gui is an understanding person."

Gui Zong naturally hated Jiang Qingyu's smug look, but sometimes you have to swallow the bitterness of fate.

Guizong jumped off the Zeyingtai and left sadly!
Qin Shuban's somewhat excited voice was then heard.

"Jiang Qingyu, advance to become a registered disciple of the sect!"

"This year's Elite Selection Conference has concluded successfully!"

"Duan Rong, Ximen Kankan, Xia Shuangshuang, Tao Rong, Shen Mizhi, Xiao Yu, Jiang Qingyu, a total of seven people, have been promoted to the sect's registered disciples!"

"The results of the selection will be posted at the gate of the county office starting tomorrow, and will take effect ten days after the notice!"

Following Qin Shuban's announcement, the crowd began to disperse, just like a theater ending...

Jiang Qingyu had already jumped off the Zeying Terrace and stood next to Ximen Kankan. A torch next to him was burning with a blazing flame, illuminating the faces of several people.

Ximen Kankan saw Jiang Qingyu coming over and said with a smile: "You are really lucky, kid, you won the battle without bloodshed!"

Jiang Qingyu said happily: "That's right! But you are lucky too."

"I rely on my strength, okay!" Ximen Kankan said in an unconvinced tone.

"Really?" Jiang Qingyu said with a strange expression: "Try to meet Duan Rong and Tao Rong!"

Upon hearing this, Ximen Kankan immediately shut up. He glanced at Duan Rong and Tao Rong over there. He had to admit that he really couldn't beat either of them.

If in the third round, it was he who met Tao Rong instead of Duan Rong, he would not only lose but also be injured. He did not have Duan Rong's ability to catch three darts that were suddenly shot out with one hand!
Will he be able to win the round-robin match in his injured state? Ximen Kankan himself was not sure.

It was already dark, and the scattered crowds were discussing heatedly in groups of two or three...

"Ms. Shen is so cruel..."

"Be careful, or I'll catch you and take you to the government office."

"Why did you take me to the government office? I mean, Miss Shen is really a heroic woman..."

Among the dispersing shadows, the old temple keeper Xu Dongyang walked at the very end. He walked slowly, frowning and thinking deeply, turning a deaf ear to the noisy discussions around him...

As soon as the crowd dispersed, Qin Shuban walked to the stage of selecting talents, and stood before Duan Rong and the other seven people who finally advanced, and said with a smile: "My lords, a banquet has been prepared in the backyard of the county government. It was specially arranged by the county lord to celebrate your advancement! Please come to the banquet."

Since these people have already advanced to become registered disciples of the sect, they are considered to be people with meritorious service, so Qin Shuban immediately changed his words and called them "sirs".

At the viewing table, Shen Yanliu smiled and said, "My dear supervisors, my wife has specially invited a famous chef from Babaolou to prepare a feast in the backyard. Dear supervisors, please follow me to the table. I will accompany you for a few drinks!"

Shen Yanliu looked at Jie Daohan who was sitting there in a daze and said, "Captain Jie, please join us."

Xie Daohan was still in a daze. Fan Yuanhai beside him pushed him and he suddenly woke up. He said quickly, "I have something else to do. I won't go to the banquet."

After Xie Daohan finished speaking, he actually jumped down from the viewing seat and left.

Shen Yanliu's eyebrows jumped. Xie Daohan had been very cautious in front of him in the past few years, but today he was a little abnormal. Faced with his invitation, he couldn't refuse and left.

However, at this time, Li Xianjiang had already walked down from the viewing seats, and Shen Yanliu immediately walked over to accompany him.

Fan Yuanhai, Zhu Qunxiang and others also left their seats one after another and went to the backyard of the county government office.

Because of Shen Yanliu's face, they no longer attended the county government's banquet. However, this time was different. At this banquet, they, the sect's imperial envoys, would meet the sect's registered disciples who had advanced.

Because, ten days later, after the public announcement is over, they will have to bring the result documents of the Elite Selection Meeting and report to Shenyun Mansion together with the seven advanced registered disciples of the sect.

As for the other people in the audience seats, they all dispersed. They were just a foil in the first place.

Ah Mo looked at Lu Qingzhu and asked, "Miss, shall we go?"

Lu Qingzhu looked over there and saw that Secretary Qin had already led Duan Rong and seven other people towards the gate of the county office.

Lu Qingzhu said: "Go! Go in and take a look."

The two of them quickly left the viewing seats and caught up with Fan Yuanhai, Zhu Qunxiang and the others...

(End of this chapter)