Time flies by like a white horse, and two years pass in a flash.
Beidou City, Tianhe County, Yingzhou, was particularly lively today, as it was the annual day for the Xinghe Sect to recruit new disciples.
The Xinghe Sect has a reputation as the best sect in the world and is extremely powerful.
When the Taichu Dynasty was strong and powerful, it was already one of the top sects in the world, and it has remained strong for more than 200 years.
After the Battle of Fulong Pass, the Xinghe Sect used its power to protect the remaining royal family of Taichu, allowing the crumbling Taichu Dynasty to retain its bloodline and territory. Although the Taichu Dynasty now only occupies one area of Yingzhou, it can only settle in a corner. He no longer has the ability to rally the world, but he still survives.
Every year, the Xinghe Sect recruits children over the age of seven and under ten as disciples throughout Yingzhou. Recruitment and assessment locations are set up in various cities in Yingzhou. Children inside and outside the city can sign up for the selection.
Especially Beidou City and Ziwei City, as the two major cities under the control of Xinghe Sect, have the highest assessment standards and the strongest examiner training. The truly talented children will not be buried, so confident parents and children are willing to travel hundreds of miles. The two main cities participated in the assessment, so the largest number of people came here to take the assessment.
Beidou City is located on the north side of Zidou Mountain. Together with Ziwei City, it serves as the north and south portals of Xinghe Sect. It is the second largest city in Yingzhou. The tall and thick city walls, the deep and wide moat, and the rows of houses and shops in the city all reflect the majesty of the city.
The annual prosperity also attracted nearby merchants to spot business opportunities. Beidou City was crowded with parents taking their children to take exams and merchants selling various items.
"A must-have guide for the Xinghe Sect's major exam. It is sold in limited quantities. It costs ten cents a copy. Don't miss this opportunity. You will never come back if you lose it."
"Shengxian Dan is a top-grade elixir. Taking it can eliminate bottlenecks and improve your realm. It only costs two taels of silver."
"With the complete set of Purple Dou Xingchen Kung Fu, even if you are eliminated by the Xinghe Sect, you can still practice the authentic Xinghe Sect secret technique! You can have it for twenty taels of silver."
"The secrets of the Xinghe Sect's beauties, "Secrets My Senior Brothers and I Can't Tell," are extremely fragrant and will let you know the secret life of the sect! It only costs one tael of silver!"
"Fragrant pork buns and big tonic soup. After eating, you will be strong for the test!"
All kinds of hawking sounds were heard, and there were also many strange items mixed in. The vendors selling exercises and erotic secrets were quickly taken away by patrolling soldiers...
At this moment, two pedestrians, an older one and a younger one, were stopped by a vendor selling guidebooks, desperately trying to sell the college entrance examination guidebook in their hands.
"This little brother, at first glance, looks like a young hero. He must be here to take the Xinghe Sect's assessment. My limited assessment guide will make your assessment journey more efficient with half the effort!"
"Slow down, don't leave. Don't worry, I have everything you need to know about the assessment process, content, examiner's cultivation and temperament, and the seed players participating in the assessment. It's all about fidelity and quantity."
"With this book in hand, the door of Xinghe Sect is open for you..."
This hawker is about six or seven years old, with many patches on his cloth. He is thin and short. From his appearance, you can tell that he is a child from a poor family, but his eyes are clear and bright, showing intelligence. Although he is thin, he is not obscene and does not let others down. Life is boring.
"Brother, please have a copy. I saw you as old friends at first sight, so can I give you a discount?" The hawker stopped the young man among the two, but remained unyielding.
"Uncle Lu, why don't you buy a copy? This little brother doesn't look like a liar." The young man looked embarrassed and tugged on the middle-aged man's sleeve.
"It's up to you, West Wind, you've grown up, you don't need to discuss these little things with me." The middle-aged man said gently.
The two of them were Gu Xifeng and Lu Zhengliang who came to Beidou City to participate in the Xinghe Sect's assessment.
Gu Xifeng had just turned seven, and the recruitment of disciples for the Xinghe Sect was about to begin. His brother sent a message from Youzhou, asking Gu Xifeng to take the Xinghe Sect's assessment and enter the Xinghe Sect to practice. He had asked Sun Zheping to bring Gu Xifeng to live in seclusion in Tianhe County. He worshiped the Xinghe Sect.
This move was in line with Gu Xifeng's wishes, and he happily headed to Beidou City under the leadership of Lu Zhengliang.
In the end, Gu Xifeng bought an assessment guide from the vendor and gave him ten cents without giving him a discount.
"This little brother is indeed extraordinary. At first glance, it is obvious that he is not something in the pool. The entry disciple of Xinghe Sect must be something in my pocket!" The hawker took the money, beamed with joy, and praised Gu Xifeng endlessly.
"Brother, my name is Monkey. If you need anything, come to me anytime. I have been around Beidou City for so many years and I have a lot of connections!" Monkey grinned and patted his chest.
"Hmph, a fool, a liar, and an assessment have made Beidou City a mess. All cats and dogs dare to run amok in Beidou City." A young man in brocade clothes passed by, stopped and said disdainfully.
Behind the young man were four men in black. They were strong in stature, with straight and vigorous movements. Although they were not wearing armor, it could be seen that they were from the military.
"Young Master, I am not a liar. I have worked so hard to collect this guide. Would you like a copy, too?" The monkey saw that the young man who was speaking was dressed in gorgeous clothes, so he stepped forward to sell it flatteringly. He handed over the booklet in his hand.
"Get your dirty hands off!" The boy in brocade looked disgusted and kicked the monkey's hand. The pamphlet was smashed and scattered in the air.
"What are you doing, my guide..." The monkey ignored the pain in his hands and wanted to step forward to ask for an explanation.
"Noisy." The young man in brocade clothes had a displeased face, and he raised his foot and walked straight towards the monkey's chest.
"Don't commit murder!" A hand slapped the young man's leg. The young man stumbled and almost fell to the ground. It was Gu Xifeng who took action.
After stabilizing his body, the young man didn't waste any words. There was a faint flow of energy in his hands, and he flew towards Gu Xifeng to attack.
At this time, a soft force held the young man and pushed him back to the original position. When the four strong men who looked like guards saw Lu Zhengliang taking action, they immediately drew their swords and faced each other.
"Put away the knife and let's go!" The young man frowned, raised his hand to signal to his men, and led the four of them away without any nonsense.
Seeing several people leaving, the monkey thanked Gu Xifeng again and again, and reminded: "Brother, this person seems to have a good background. Although I don't know why he left, in order to avoid causing trouble, leave as soon as possible. It's best not to stay outside. .”
"Monkey, is your hand okay?" Gu Xifeng looked at Monkey's slightly red right hand.
"It's not serious. The little one has thick skin and thick flesh and can withstand the torment." The monkey chuckled and moved its arms. The thin monkey did not look like a thick-skinned person. The fake smile made people feel distressed.
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After the young man in brocade clothes walked away, a guard asked the young man in a low voice: "Master?"
"It's very high. At least it's at the advanced stage of Jinjin. It's probably not far from the master's realm." The young man's face was calm, and he didn't look like he was returning home deflated.
"However, if I meet the young man who took action alone, hehe, I will let him know that there are some people he cannot afford to offend." The young man in brocade clothes smiled coldly and walked towards the center of the city with his guards.
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After saying goodbye to the monkey, Gu Xifeng and Lu Zhengliang searched for an inn for a long time. Most of the inns were full. Finally, they found an inconspicuous inn in a remote corner. Although it was old and dirty, it was clean. The two had a not so delicious dinner. , Gu Xifeng took out the assessment guide that Monkey sold him and started studying it.
"Uncle Lu, there is quite a lot in this guide, but I don't know if it's true or not. I guess monkeys won't lie."
"It's a pity that Erzhuang can't come to take the assessment. With his qualifications, it shouldn't be a problem to get started." Gu Xifeng sounded a little regretful.
"There's nothing we can do. The second strong man has been over ten years old since he started practicing with us. The sect's assessment will measure bone age. It can't be faked. It's no different if he practices at home with Zheping." Uncle Lu was undressing and taking off his belt after washing. "Go to bed early and don't miss the mark tomorrow."
"Don't worry, I have confidence. Hehe, I don't know how Taozi is doing." Gu Xifeng put his chin in his hands and looked at the ceiling with a silly smile on his face.
