I run a Taoist temple in a bizarre world.

Chapter 97 The Three Tests of the Azure Water Martial Arts School

Following the crowd, Chi Le walked toward the open gate of Biyue Martial Arts School.

Under the guidance of the martial arts students at Bishui Martial Arts School.

A winding, meandering procession gradually took shape.

The group moved very slowly.

It takes two or three seconds before it takes a few steps forward.

The opening of the Biyue Martial Arts School's doors does not mean that everyone can rush in.

To cross the threshold of a martial arts school and participate in the entrance test, a "passing fee" of one or two taels of silver is indispensable.

At the entrance of the martial arts school.

The few people who collect "entry fees" from one team after another are precisely the reason why the team moves slowly.

"What are you doing here?!"

Chen Fang turned his head, intending to talk to Zhao De to ease the tension, but unexpectedly saw Chi Le behind Zhao De, a few people away.

A sunny smile, typical of his age, appeared on his face as he waved to Chi Le.

Let the person between them go first, Zhao De and Chen Fang came to Chi Le's side.

People from the same place are always more comfortable staying together.

The slight restraint on Chen Fang's face vanished, and his movements became more exaggerated. He mustered his courage and spoke.

"I didn't dare ask your name on the way here. My name is Chen Fang, and this is Zhao De, the Taoist priest of Qingshan Temple. I haven't asked your name yet?"

On the way to Heliu Town with Zhao Zhu and others.

Chi Le really rarely interacted with them.

They simply nodded to each other when they met outside Changxi Village, which was considered a greeting.

This isn't Chi Le feigning aloofness.

Just a few hours earlier, he had used the [Awakening Incense] at the training camp in the real world.

Although the Right Side Hall had already been built, the departure time was approaching, so Chi Le didn't use it and went directly through the Mountain Gate to the outside of Changxi Village to meet up with Zhao Zhu and the others.

【Awakening Incense】Improves mental strength to combat the side effect of mental lethargy.

As he walked along the road leading to Heliu Town, he felt as if he were floating.

It's like you're about to reach your limit from drinking, and just two more drinks and you'll be able to collapse and fall asleep.

He simply couldn't muster the energy to talk to Zhao Zhu and his group.

In the eyes of Zhao De, Chen Fang, and the others.

This handsome young man claimed to be a disciple of the Qingshan Temple.

He was a taciturn and incredibly mysterious figure.

He might be a highly skilled but unassuming expert.

"Yu Xun".

When he's away from home, the name Yu Xun will be his official name in the Ghost World.

As for a certain employee of the Jiangcheng Special Operations Bureau, whose home is located in the Jiangcheng South District, Xingye Avenue, at No. 15 Liyuan Road...

A 24-year-old man.

Chi Le stated that it was irrelevant.

"Oh, Master Yu—Master Yu."

Chen Fang said subconsciously, then, as if he had thought of something, he lowered his head, looked around, and finally scratched his head.

"Excuse me, Yu Dao—Brother Xun, am I exposing your identity?"

In his view, "Yu Xun" was a disciple of Qingshan Temple.

He appeared outside the Bishui Martial Arts Academy, intending to participate in the academy's test and prepare to enter the academy.

They must be completing the task assigned by the abbot of Qingshan Temple.

Otherwise, could it be that he, "Yu Xun," came to the Biyue Martial Arts School to learn martial arts in order to protect himself in the mysterious fog?

Don't make your brother Chen Fang laugh.

A person who came out of Qingshan Temple and has the title of Qingshan Temple's disciple.

Why bother learning such trivial skills?

Listen.

A disciple who travels the world.

This person is clearly someone from Qingshan Temple who went out to help the temple master with affairs!

Without some ability, how could you possibly go out and do things for Qingshan Temple?!

No wonder when he went to Qingshan Temple to offer incense, no one except Chen Cheng, the temple keeper, could see him!

They've all gone out to run errands!

Thinking of this, Chen Fang's logic became more and more complete, and his eyes, when looking at Chi Le, contained not only regret, but also admiration and respect.

He regretted that this address of "Master Yu" might have revealed his identity as "Yu Xun".

Wouldn't I be ruining Yu Xun's plans?

In other words, it ruined the plans of Qingshan Temple!

Let alone if my own parents found out, they would skin me alive.

Even I feel guilty about it.

"—It's okay, Brother Xun is fine too."

Chi Le paused for a moment; he could tell.

The man named Chen Fang in front of me was having a crazy mental battle going on for a while.

As for what he was thinking, Chi Le felt that it shouldn't be important.

"Okay, Xun-ge, got it, Xun-ge, no problem, Xun-ge!"

Chen Fang straightened up, head held high, and replied sternly in three sentences.

Sensing the questioning looks from those around her, Chi Le lowered her head slightly and said softly.

"Alright, alright, be normal."

"Oh—oh, okay, Brother Xun!"

Chen Fang glanced around a few times, then lowered his head and whispered in Chi Le's ear.

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After a brief silence, Chen Fang spoke first.

"Brother Xun, do you know the testing process for the Biyue Martial Arts Academy?"

"I just heard the news last night from someone who used to be at the Biyue Martial Arts School."

"Although you may have your own way of knowing, we can compare information. Maybe I have some things you don't know."

"Multiple avenues allow for a more comprehensive understanding! This will enable you to better accomplish the tasks assigned to you by the Master."

In Chen Fang's view, the "Yu Xun" in front of him was definitely doing something for the abbot at the Biyue Martial Arts School.

My family has been protected by Qingshan Temple for so long, and today I am fortunate to have the opportunity to help.

He must seize this opportunity!

Before Yu Xun could respond, Chen Fang began to speak in a low voice.

Seeing this, Chi Le did not refuse Chen Fang's endless chatter and let him continue.

After all, he really didn't know what the entrance test for Biyue Martial Arts Academy was like.

If you can't even pass the entrance test, it's a pipe dream to think you can get any information about superhumans at the Biyue Martial Arts Academy.

Knowing something in advance makes it easier to be mentally prepared, so you won't be caught off guard when you face it.

"This is what Brother Li told me last night when Brother De and I visited him. He joined the Biyue Martial Arts School last year."

"The test at Biyue Martial Arts Academy consists of three parts."

"The first thing is to check bone age."

"It is said that to master the martial arts of the master of Biyue Martial Arts School, one must meet a certain age requirement."

"So after paying the entry fee," the first hurdle is verifying your age.

As if answering his own question, Chen Fang said.

"What you say yourself doesn't count. Biyue Martial Arts Academy has specialists who can measure your bone age."

"Only those between the ages of sixteen and twenty-four are qualified to practice martial arts."

"If you are over this age range or under this age, you will be turned away by Biyue Martial Arts School."

"Furthermore, the one tael of silver 'entrance fee' paid before entering the sect will not be refunded."

Listen, Chi Le tapped his fingers lightly as usual, but since he wasn't sitting on the wooden chair at Qingshan Temple.

He simply tapped his thumb lightly with his index finger, thinking to himself.

[I am essentially a time traveler, having traveled from the present world to this strange world; I am a half-day traveler.]

[I wonder if the age of the Ghost World is equivalent to the age of the present world.]

[If that's the case, then at twenty-two, I'm fully qualified to pass the first test at the Azure Water Martial Arts Academy.]

"Like me, I'm exactly sixteen this year, so I'm here to try and see if I can join the Biyue Martial Arts School."

At this point, Chen Fang shut his mouth, turned his eyes slightly to one side, and glanced cautiously at Zhao De.

Noticing Chen Fang's gaze, Zhao De also spoke up.

"I'm already twenty-four this year. If I don't pass the martial arts school's test this time and join Biyue Martial Arts School, I'll probably be too old next time."

Zhao De's answer was very frank, without any other emotions mixed in.

It was as if they were talking about something extremely simple.

However, thanks to her enhanced mental strength, Chi Le still keenly sensed the subtle disappointment that Zhao De was trying so hard to conceal.

"However, it's rare for someone to fail at the first hurdle. After all, most people have a general idea of ​​their age."

"That's a tael of silver. It's a bit too extravagant to just have the Biyue Martial Arts School tell you your age."

Chen Fang did not continue the topic.

After making a brief remark to ease the slightly somber atmosphere, he continued.

"As for the second test, it measures your strength level."

"Brother Li said that after formally entering Bishui Martial Arts School and learning martial arts from the master, the strength of one's body does not completely represent the level of a martial artist."

"It depends more on individual abilities, adaptability in actual combat, and mastery of combat skills."

"Strength is only one factor in assessing a martial artist's ability."

"However, before you can join the Biyue Martial Arts School, your strength will determine whether you are eligible to do so."

Chen Fang moved his hand and stopped in front of Zhao De.

"And Zhao De is the strongest man in our Changxi Village."

"He doesn't even need to exert much effort to lift the stone mill used for making tofu in the west of the village; he can do it effortlessly!"

"That thing would take two people quite a bit of effort to lift."

Upon hearing this, Zhao De, who had been somewhat sullen, put his hand behind his head and scratched it.

On his dark, rough, square face, there was a touch of red.

He smiled憨厚ly.

"That's not true. You didn't have enough to eat when you went to carry it."

[Strength/Ability]

For no apparent reason, Chi Le thought of Chai Siyuan, whom he had met at the Special Affairs Bureau's training camp.

Judging from her record of being able to defeat a low-ranking demon with a single punch when she was still an ordinary person.

Her strength was undoubtedly enormous.

[Chai Siyuan would be placed in the current entrance test for the Biyue Martial Arts Academy.]

[When testing strength, it will probably elicit gasps of surprise, just like during the bronze mirror sorting at the training camp.]

With a sigh, Chi Le continued listening to Chen Fang speak.

"The test of strength, according to Brother Li, is to lift stone weights."

"The Biyue Martial Arts School has prepared quite a few stone locks of the same weight."

"We don't ask who can lift the heaviest weight. As long as you can lift the stone weight and walk a short distance around the area, you've passed the test."

"I just don't know if I can lift the stone weight."

Upon hearing this, Chi Le felt a chill run down her spine.

His strength is at most on par with an average person, and may not even be comparable to that of a normal average person.

During his university years, aside from attending classes, he mostly played games with Yu Xun in his dormitory and had virtually no other activities.

He has absolutely nothing to do with sports or fitness.

This phenomenon becomes even more pronounced after graduation and starting work.

He takes public transportation to work and walks more than 3000 steps a day, which is like running a marathon.

His physical condition was already below the level of a normal healthy adult.

The situation only improved after he joined the Special Operations Bureau and participated in this training camp.

But it wasn't much better. Since the start of the training camp, Chi Le, who is biased towards spiritual master, has only had a few physical training sessions.

I'm afraid I won't be able to pass the test at Biyue Martial Arts Academy this time.

[Biyue Martial Arts Academy recruits new martial artists every three months. Does this mean we have to wait another three months?]

Chi Le was pondering whether or not to participate in the Biyue Martial Arts School entrance test again when things took a turn for the better.

Chen Fang's self-talk gave him hope.

"—It seems Brother Li also mentioned that, besides lifting the stone weight, you can choose another option for the second challenge."

"But I heard that one requires withstanding blows from swords and axes, so I doubt anyone would choose that one—"

Chi Le touched the clothes on her body.

There might still be a chance —

Without stopping, Chen Fang revealed the third test for the Biyue Martial Arts Academy.

"The last one is a bit mystical. Brother Li also said that this one cannot be prepared for in advance."

"It's all determined by one's own nature."

"If God gives it to you, then you have it; if He doesn't give it to you, then you don't."

Chi Le paused for a moment, then spoke softly for the first time.

"Born that way?"

"Yes, it's innate!"

Chen Fang replied.

"Not everyone is qualified to learn the art of demon slaying; only those with talent can learn it."

"Without talent, no matter how hard you train for decades, you'll only end up with a strong body and be considered a top performer among ordinary people."

"You can never truly walk in the eerie fog of night."

"Therefore, the third test at the Biyue Martial Arts Academy is to assess one's physical constitution!"

Those with exceptional physical constitution may be exempt from tuition fees.

"Those who meet the basic requirements may enter the academy to study."

"Those with average physical constitution can also train, but they will have to pay extra."

"Those with extremely poor aptitude should return home by the same route."

Chi Le seemed to be deep in thought.

Martial arts schools and sects do indeed consider talent when accepting disciples.

[In this strange world, the Special Affairs Bureau has discovered a way to increase power by absorbing [Awakened Mist Clusters] and hunting demons and evil spirits.]

Could it be that the native inhabitants of this strange world do not follow this path, but rather have another way of life?

[However, Chen Cheng, being the temple keeper himself, only gained the ability of "Frost Flower Flight" after absorbing the "Awakening Mist" he had given him.]

How does the training method taught at the Biyue Martial Arts Academy differ from others?

Could it be that they don't use the [Awakening Mist] and only focus on cultivating their physical bodies?

They thought they had come into contact with a supernatural training organization of the local natives of the strange world.

I will have a better understanding of extraordinary people.

Unexpectedly, my thoughts have become even more chaotic.

"Next."

As Chi Le pondered, the space in front of her suddenly became empty.

Chen Fang and Zhao De had just paid the "entrance fee" and entered the Biyue Martial Arts School.

"Entry fee".

The gatekeeper stretched out his hand.

Chi Le could see the thick calluses on his palms.

He took a small, irregularly shaped silver coin from his pocket and placed it in the man's palm.

The man weighed the coin in his hand a few times, then placed it between his two fingers and squeezed it tightly.

Chi Le could clearly see that the silver coins had been squeezed and were slightly deformed.

After confirming that the money was indeed silver.

The man nodded to Chi Le, indicating that she could go in.

After crossing the threshold, Chi Le truly entered the Biyue Martial Arts School.