Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

Li Pingan sighed and said,

"There's nothing we can do about it. It's only reasonable for the sect to streamline its personnel and get rid of useless old fogies like us."

His tone was full of desolation as he spoke.

"I wonder which high-ranking member of the sect decided to take these actions."

Long Yun said quietly,

"I heard that this time, the requirement for all handymen disciples over sixty years old to participate in the sect trial was put together by our Holy Maiden."

"A saintess?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an frowned immediately.

She's actually a saintess!

Why would he do that?

Is it targeting me?

Could it be that he accidentally discovered that he was still surviving in the sect?

So you deliberately came up with this policy to force yourself to leave?

Thinking of this, Li Ping'an couldn't help but smile bitterly.

It seems that her existence is part of this saint's dark history.

That's why they tried every means to expel themselves from the sect or force themselves to their deaths.

But now that Li Ping'an has the Heaven-Forging Hammer cheat, why would he be willing to leave the sect?

Isn't it just a trial?

He is now approaching the seventh level of Qi cultivation.

Even if I don't get a ranking in the trials, I should just slowly survive, and I don't think it will be too much of a problem.

However, the disciples of the abandoned hall did not think so.

In the blink of an eye, many of the disciples of the abandoned hall also heard the news and all looked at Li Ping'an.

In the entire abandoned hall, Li Ping'an was the only one who was over sixty years old.

"Good heavens! They won't stop until they get rid of the manager!"

"We finally found such a good manager, are they going to leave again?"

A group of disciples from the abandoned hall looked at Li Ping'an with great concern.

Although they really wanted to keep Li Ping'an, everyone knew that the trial was not for ordinary people.

Even if the powerful Grandpa Li went, he would probably be in grave danger.

After all, those who go there for trials are all the prodigies and powerful figures from various sects.

There are also many disciples from other sects, greatly increasing the danger level.

However, Li Ping'an just waved his hand with a smile and said...

"Don't panic, everyone. I will participate in this trial."

"What! Uncle Li, you actually want to participate in the trial!"

Everyone stared at Li Ping'an in shock.

No way, did they hear that right? Grandpa Li is actually going to participate in this trial?

"Sir, maybe we should just forget about it!"

Long Yun looked at Li Ping'an with a worried expression.

"This trial is too dangerous, unlike the last arena where you could easily lose your life."

"Besides, that Manager Wang tried to kill you last time, and I suspect he might have someone behind him. If you participate in this trial, that person might use it to harm you again! You should think carefully!"

Upon hearing Long Yun's words, Li Ping'an raised an eyebrow.

I have to say, this kid is actually quite clever; this gave him a good idea.

Indeed, it's surprising that Senior Brother Zhang, who is so vindictive, has refrained from making a move against him for so long.

There's only one reason: he's waiting.

What is he waiting for? He is waiting for this trial.

In an instant, Li Ping'an also realized the truth.

No wonder Senior Brother Zhang hasn't attacked me all this time; so that's why.

Therefore, it can be concluded that he definitely had enough backup plans for himself in this trial.

Waiting to jump in myself.

But Li Pingan shook his head. No matter what, he would participate in this trial no matter what.

"Fine."

He waved his hand and said,

"There's no other way. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. I'm still in good health, and at over seventy, I'm at the prime of my life."

"I'm still capable, I can keep going. Don't worry about me, I'm definitely participating in this trial, just wait for my good news."

Despite the earnest attempts of the disciples of the abandoned hall to persuade him, Li Ping'an waved his hand, indicating that his mind was made up.

The group then stopped trying to persuade them.

They were quite happy with Li Ping'an being their manager, as it made their lives much easier.

But no one wanted such a good person as the old man to die in the trial.

That would make them all feel guilty.

"By the way, Long Yun, have you found out when this trial starts?"

Long Yun shook his head and said:

"I'm not sure about the specifics. I heard it's been going on for the past couple of days. Sir, would you like to buy some pills? Or some lucky charms or treasures? I still have some spirit stones I can give you."

Upon hearing this, the disciples' eyes lit up.

Yes, we can pool our money to buy Grandpa Li some protective items or lucky charms for his own safety.

For a while,

The disciples took out all their meager possessions, and it turned out that the few spirit stones they had in their hands didn't even add up to 100.

Li Pingan glanced at it, then chuckled:

"No need, I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry about it. You should hurry up and go. Cultivating and improving your strength as soon as possible is the best help you can give me."

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door.

Li Ping'an's ears twitched, and he knew who it was—it was Qingyue again.

"What's she doing here? Is it also for this trial, or is she here to refine pills?"

Thoughts raced through Li Ping'an's mind.

Then they saw Qingyue walk into the hall.

"Senior Sister, you're here again. Are you here to refine pills today?"

Qingyue was a little anxious. Instead of joking and putting her arm around Li Ping'an, she said in a serious tone:

"Little brother, you should know about the trial by now, right?"

Li Pingan nodded and said softly:

"Yes, I already know," Qingyue said with a sigh.

"There's nothing I can do; I don't understand the policies the sect has come up with. You'll probably participate, right?"

Li Pingan nodded and said,

"Of course I'll participate; I can't bear to leave you, senior sister."

Upon hearing this, Qingyue blushed and patted Li Ping'an's shoulder, saying...

"What are you saying? How dare you flirt with your senior sister?"

She coughed again, trying to sound calm as she spoke.

"Senior Sister Hongling wants you to go there."

"Senior Sister Hongling?"

"Yes, it's Senior Sister Hongling. She wants you to go see her; she has something for you."

Li Ping'an was a little confused. Why did Hong Ling want to see him, and why did he have to go to her in person?

This made him a little curious.

"Excuse me, where does my senior sister live? I've never been there before."

Li Ping'an couldn't help but chuckle as he spoke, realizing that despite practicing alchemy with Hong Ling so many times, he didn't even know which peak she belonged to or where she lived.

Qingyue patted her head and said,

"Look, I almost forgot to tell you. Senior Sister Hongling lives on Wood Spirit Peak, you can just go find her."

......

As evening fell, the white-haired old man walked step by step up the bluestone steps of Muling Peak to the summit.

The two outer disciples guarding the secluded courtyard at the summit frowned upon seeing the old man.

"Where did you come from, old man? Who gave you permission to come to our Wood Spirit Peak? Get out of here! Servant disciples are not allowed here!"