Chapter 106: Chapter 105: Sorry, I Took the Medicine

Yunmu High School.

As one of the designated fixed assessment locations of the Great Xia Empire, although it is not an academy, its vastness surpasses most academies.

The two major campuses, north and south, are respectively used for the assessment of students from the Technology Side and the Martial Arts Side.

During examination times,

The two major campuses are completely sealed off, not allowing anyone to enter or leave.

This is also to prevent exam questions from leaking.

Though the technological and martial arts aspects differ, the distinction between Martial Mansion and academy is not that significant.

In the Martial Mansion, there are also people deeply studying Alchemy and Artifact Tao, and in the academy, there are many martial arts experts as well.

It’s just a difference in focus.

Even after removing half of the students to the other campus,

When all the examinees from Fangyi City and surrounding areas gather here, even after filtering out more than 90% of those lacking martial arts talent,

The remaining candidates still number in the tens of thousands.

The entire large field is so crowded, shoulder to shoulder, that it’s nearly impossible to lift an arm.

But quickly, the south campus also started being divided.

“Students interested in Central City Martial Mansion, follow me to the first examination venue for assessment!”

With the examiner’s booming voice from high above.

A swarm of hundreds of students followed his footsteps…

Accompanied by exclamations of understanding from the candidates.

“Walking on air, this is something only achievable by reaching the Profound Realm. It’s said that upon reaching this realm, True Qi transforms, and it is no longer simple martial arts, with many miraculous aspects. Unexpectedly, the instructors at Central City Martial Mansion are of such high quality.”

“What are you imagining, it’s probably just for show. Central City Martial Mansion has always wanted to join the Four Great Martial Mansions, but they always fall short. Their desire for excellent students must exceed that of other academies. If you lack confidence in the Four Great Martial Mansions, or if you’re at the bottom of the Four Great Martial Mansions, Central City is actually a good choice.”

In the sky.

Central City Martial Mansion’s examiner Qu Lingyun glanced coldly at the student below who was speaking recklessly and let out a low hum.

A sound like thunder burst in that person’s ear, causing him to feel dizzy and dazed.

The others quickly distanced themselves from him.

This statement clearly made it seem like Central City Martial Mansion was picking up leftovers.

Making such remarks during the assessment undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to students’ enthusiasm, no wonder the examiner was angry.

Guo Zheng sighed deeply.

Murmuring, “Why isn’t it a woman? Why couldn’t it be a woman… if it were a woman, I could let Old Xu implement a beauty strategy for me. The exam scores would surely be skyrocketing by then, what a pity, what a pity.”

He habitually punched Xu Lingjun on the shoulder, saying, “I’m off.”

After saying this, he hurriedly protected his chest instinctively, warning, “Don’t hit me, my frame can’t take your little punches now… damn it, once I find that old beggar, I’ll let you know what ‘don’t underestimate the young and poor’ really means!”

Xu Lingjun was speechless, patted Guo Zheng’s shoulder, gave a thumbs-up, and laughed, “Good luck!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely work hard, otherwise, if I do poorly, wouldn’t my uncle-in-law be ashamed too?!”

Guo Zheng also gave a thumbs-up to Xu Lingjun.

“Uncle-in-law?”

Xu Lingjun was suddenly taken aback, looking at the departing figure of Qu Lingyun, thinking that there’s this reason for choosing Central City Martial Mansion.

“Students interested in Martial Detective Martial Mansion, follow me to the second examination venue.”

Lan Xinyue, in a sharply tailored police uniform, wore it in a gallant and upright manner. Her slender figure, though not as flamboyant as Qu Lingyun’s, was captivating with its heroic flair.

Immediately attracting the attention of all the men…

That is a man’s romance.

“Am I mistaken, that… is that a Light Energy Flame Burst Gun at her waist?”

“I wouldn’t be mistaken, it’s the third generation of the Flame Burst gun series, with a caliber of 5.48 millimeters, loaded with a nuclear energy battery, capable of piercing even steel plates with a shot, and can cause explosions upon encountering liquids.”

“Weapons, joining Martial Detective Martial Mansion is worth it. It’s the only Martial Mansion legally allowed to carry firearms.”

“But it’s strictly regulated.”

“What does strict mean, my parents said it doesn’t matter how much I learn, but I must not waste the hefty tuition they paid, I have to bring a girl back. Courting a Martial Detective girl, you’ll have face everywhere you go, weapons and women, all in one.”

A group of students with eyes glowing green followed closely behind Lan Xinyue and left.

“Students interested in Yuanlei Martial Mansion, follow me to the third examination venue for assessment!”

“Students interested in Celestial Extreme Martial Mansion, follow me to the fourth examination venue for assessment!”

………

One large batch after another of students left the field.

The initially crowded field quickly became spacious.

In the distance.

Zhong Dawei, seeing Xu Lingjun’s figure, suddenly let out a sigh of relief, almost wanting to slam his head to the ground and cry bitterly.

Nobody knew how he got through the past few days, battle or Beixuan? Beixuan or battle?

After countless hesitations and draws, he finally made his decision.

Leave everything to fate.

Stick with Beixuan Martial Mansion, no change.

And now it seems, fate indeed still favors me.

Feeling the tremendous power within, relying on the help of a martial artist in the Profound Realm.

The current “Qiantian Gang Qi” is forcibly suppressed within his body, the dispersed Qi Force is fully condensed within the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, merging with Qi Blood.

This is unprecedented strength.

Opportunity.

I only need one opportunity, a legitimate chance to spar and compete with him.

And if Marquis Xia Wu isn’t lying, maybe, I really will get that opportunity.

Soon, more than half of the students had dispersed.

Then came the long wait.

The examination venues are limited, and the higher the level of the Martial Mansion, the later the assessments.

This is an unwritten rule.

They are all martial artists, standing for a few hours is nothing…

The examination spans an entire two days.

And after a full three hours.

A woman dressed in a slim fit outfit, with curly hair and arching eyebrows, looking extremely alluring, leisurely walked into the playground and said, “I am Gu Xi, the examiner from Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion this time. Those students who intend to join Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, come with me to the seventh examination venue for assessment!”

A little over a hundred people began to move.

Xu Lingjun couldn’t help but be taken aback, looking at Zong Xiaoping walking beside him with surprise, he asked, “You’re also applying for Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion?”

Seeing Xu Lingjun, Zong Xiaoping couldn’t help but twitch his eyelid and nodded with a hum.

“Looks like we’ll really be classmates in the future.”

Xu Lingjun said happily, “Now, if I ever encounter any baffling questions, I might need your guidance more often.”

“Ahaha, let’s… let’s mutually discuss.”

Zong Xiaoping’s smile instantly became extremely forced.

Up until now, he still couldn’t figure out if Xu Lingjun was being sarcastic or serious.

Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, as one of the highest-ranking Martial Arts Academies in the entire Great Xia Empire.

In one school, having one or two people dare to apply is already quite remarkable.

But even so, with multiple schools gathered here, there are still over one hundred and sixty students ready for the assessment.

Led by Gu Xi, everyone proceeded to the seventh examination venue…

It seemed like a test had just taken place here, with quite a few students who hadn’t left yet, hanging around and either pounding their heads with regret or showing contented satisfaction.

Scores are announced on the spot.

How well one performed is known immediately.

The written test is arranged on the second day, giving them enough time to rest.

Noticing Xu Lingjun and others approaching.

All the students’ faces showed an envious look.

No matter the outcome, daring to apply for this elite academy must mean they have genuine skills.

They are all human…

But these people are destined to stand taller, walk further, and even have their tests scheduled after, to avoid damaging their self-esteem.

They want to follow but can’t keep up.

Standing firm at the examination venue.

Gu Xi glanced back at the crowd, sighed, and with her gently seductive tone, complained: “Honestly, there are quite a few people here. Are the examiners too lenient these past two years, giving you the wrong impression that Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion is easy to get into?”

Everyone was immediately bewildered.

“No need to be surprised, because I don’t want too many people to join Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion.”

Gu Xi sighed: “I am a teaching assistant at Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, and before that, I was a student here. The resources at the Martial Mansion each year are limited; the more people we have, the more we need to share. Personally, I hope the fewer admitted to Bei Xuanwu Martial Mansion, the better. Thus, as the examiner, I naturally will be stricter than in previous years, which has been approved by the Martial Mansion.”

She smiled, “But I don’t want to delay your future. If anyone wants to withdraw, I can take charge and return your enrollment, allowing a temporary change of ambition, how about that?”

Everyone remained silent.

They already had a chance to choose three days ago.

Back then, they did not change, so naturally, they won’t change now.

Gu Xi sighed, “Alright then, let me be straightforward, is there anyone among you who, during cultivation, has been relying on Spiritual Qi Liquid and Elixirs to directly enhance your cultivation? Don’t lie; I can tell from your heartbeat if you’re speaking the truth. For example, you, the handsome young man over there, although your heartbeat is steady, it did accelerate just now. What’s your name?”

Xu Lingjun answered, “Xu Lingjun.”

Is he Xu Lingjun?

Gu Xi’s eyebrows and eyes moved slightly, recalling the call she received last night from the Pavilion Master.

She asked, “During your cultivation, have you been continuously using medicinal liquids as an aid, right?”

Xu Lingjun thought for a moment and nodded honestly.

Zong Xiaoping looked at Xu Lingjun with shock.

He also used Spirit Liquid during cultivation, but it was primarily solid bacon medicines.

He never dared to consume cultivation-enhancing drugs; after all, Body Tempering Realm is a genuine grind, taking nine years of cultivation to gather Qi…

Blue Star has its own system. They don’t require you to grow quickly, but it must be steady.

With an unstable foundation, it’s hard to achieve great things.

It was unexpected; Xu Lingjun, who seemed formidable, was actually raised as a medicinal barrel?

Xu Lingjun secretly marveled in his heart, thinking that this Auntie, looking no more than in her thirties, was surprisingly so formidable, able to discern whether he was lying just by his heartbeat.

“This is actually not good.”

Facing Xu Lingjun, Gu Xi’s voice became gentler by a few notches.

Whether it was due to the Pavilion Master’s instructions or Xu Lingjun’s face, which she couldn’t bear to criticize.

She softly explained, “Before breaking through the Body Tempering Realm, theoretically, aside from some rare constitution-enhancing medications like Body Tempering Liquid, most other spirit pills and medicinal liquids, especially those that directly increase cultivation, risk hastening growth. These things may speed up your progress, but improper use might harm your foundation. Xu Lingjun, what medicines have you been using?”

Xu Lingjun honestly answered, “I’ve used quite a variety, like Qi and Blood Replenishing Oral Liquid, donkey-hide gelatin blood-replenishing capsules. Oh, sometimes I also take Huiren Kidney Tonic, but not due to any health issues; it’s because kidneys are the essence of blood, beneficial for cultivation.”

Since the other party could tell if he was lying, Xu Lingjun explained in detail, seriously saying, “I practice a Body Refining Technique, which places certain demands on Qi Blood, so I often take these blood-replenishing medicines… um… teacher, are these not allowed?”

Gu Xi: “………”