Chapter 18 Part 2
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Chapter 18: Uncovering Shortcuts to Gaining Deeper Insight Into Bai Lian! (2)
But Lu Wantong quickly regained her composure.
She had come this far, so why look back? It was time to press forward and seize the future.
“Lu Wantong, Lu Wantong…”
“I’m here!”
Shaking herself awake, Lu Wantong hurried to the qualification test stand.
As expected, she passed the assessment successfully, immediately drawing the attention of the attendant in charge.
“Mutated Water-type Spiritual Root!”
A surprised cry echoed across the crowd.
Hundreds of eyes were suddenly on her.
The attendant’s face lit up with shock; such qualifications were exceptional, and she would surely be a top recruit for the Duxian sect.
He quickly moved to “tempt” Lu Wantong to join his own mountain peak.
But before he could act, a swaying purple figure appeared from the side.
It was Tong Yao!
“We need someone like you at Qingyu Peak!”
A small hand rested on Lu Wantong’s arm.
Caught off guard, Lu Wantong nearly scolded Tong Yao. But then she froze, realizing that Tong Yao had already reached the Golden Core Stage.
What in the world!?
She quickly sized up Tong Yao, noting that she barely reached her shoulders.
And yet…
The Golden Core Stage!
What kind of strange creature is this?
The attendant glared at Tong Yao, annoyed.
This was bad.
Master Qin held Tong Yao in high regard, practically treating her as a daughter. With Tong Yao around, he had no chance.
“Martial Sister Tong Yao…” the attendant muttered.
Tong Yao waved him off. “First come, first served!”
The attendant’s hand froze mid-air.
It was supposed to be his turn, but it had shifted to this unexpected situation.
Tong Yao didn’t care about such formalities.
These past few days, her master had scolded her endlessly. To avoid the guilt, she had promised to bring back some talented disciples.
“If I can’t find good disciples for Qingyu Peak, I’ll lock myself up for a month!” her master had said.
After much hesitation, Master Qin finally agreed.
Who wouldn’t want a few gifted disciples?
To fulfill her promise, Tong Yao had resorted to force, even postponing her plan to receive Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian’s teaching!
In her mind, Qingyu Peak was a prestigious peak, second only to Yunluo Peak.
Though Lu Wantong could join Yunluo Peak, Qingyu Peak offered something different.
It wasn’t about rank—it was about choices. If she joined Qingyu Peak, her growth would be accelerated, guided by someone of Tong Yao’s caliber.
Humph!
Tong Yao proudly straightened her nonexistent chest.
After raising the atmosphere, her soft hair seemed to stiffen.
“I am the Elder Martial Sister of Qingyu Peak!”
Tong Yao pointed to herself with pride.
Lu Wantong’s pupils constricted.
This was expected.
Tong Yao’s talent far outstripped hers, and her status must be extraordinary.
“You follow me to Qingyu Peak,” Tong Yao continued, “and I will personally guide your cultivation. It’s a special privilege few can attain. Under my tutelage, you’ll condense your Golden Core in no time and stride toward greater paths!”
Lu Wantong couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed.
Under Tong Yao’s guidance, could she really reach the Golden Core Stage in just a few years? Was it even possible?
She took a quiet breath, marveling at Tong Yao’s unwavering self-confidence.
To have the Elder Martial Sister of Qingyu Peak personally mentor her?
Such an opportunity was incredible!
Her heart surged with excitement.
“Elder Martial Sister, please help me cultivate!” she said earnestly.
She wouldn’t look down on Tong Yao just because she appeared younger.
In the world of cultivation, strength was the true measure, not age.
But…
Lu Wantong’s resolve faltered as she thought about her real goal.
She had come to the Duxian Sect to get closer to Su Youwei and Bai Lian.
“Martial Sister, I would prefer to join the Qiongming Peak,” Lu Wantong said bluntly.
Tong Yao was silent for a moment, but to Lu Wantong’s surprise, she smiled brightly.
Ah, so you’re a fan of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian too. That’s all right, then.
But…
Tong Yao spread her hands with a playful grin.
“Don’t think about it. Qiongming Peak isn’t recruiting new disciples this year.”
Lu Wantong was stunned.
“I won’t lie to you. This is straight from the sect leader.”
At that moment, Lu Wantong’s heart sank. Her hopes of connecting with Bai Lian directly seemed crushed.
But she wasn’t upset. She’d always known that Tong Yao wouldn’t deceive her.
After all, Tong Yao was the kind of person who had a big heart, always generous to others.
She had so openly expressed her intent to join Qiongming Peak, yet Tong Yao hadn’t shown a hint of anger. Instead, she comforted Lu Wantong with a smile.
Lu Wantong felt genuinely touched.
What made someone a good person?
Tong Yao was a good person!
She was moved by the kindness.
The world spoke highly of Bai Lian’s compassion and bravery, but perhaps Tong Yao’s actions also represented that same goodness.
“Let’s head to Qingyu Peak together,” Tong Yao said, as if reassuring Lu Wantong.
Lu Wantong nodded quietly.
For now, there was no other choice. If she couldn’t go in the front door, she would take the side route.
People couldn’t be held back forever, could they?
Under pressure, the release would come.
In her heart, Lu Wantong recognized Tong Yao as the best option at this moment. She couldn’t afford to risk Tong Yao changing her mind.
“Yes,” she said, agreeing firmly.
Tong Yao nearly punched the air in excitement.
“Great!”
She was determined to approach this with the same composure as Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian.
This was just the first step of a long journey. Lu Wantong would not be the only recruit—she had more talented disciples to find!
“Martial Sister Lu,” Tong Yao said with a grin, “follow me, and when I finish my business, I’ll take you to Qingyu Peak.”
“Yes,” Lu Wantong responded quickly.