Chapter 6, Retreat

The most apparent distinction is that outer disciples are taught by inner sect transmission masters or directly by the true masters of the martial arts school, while inner disciples have the opportunity to receive personal guidance from the school owner

Brother Zhao, we will host a small gathering at the Zui Xian Lou shortly, you should come along as well

Deng Zhuo was not anxious, as the prey was already in hand, and there was no fear of it escaping

Zhao Xuanqi was slightly taken aback by the other party's decisive departure; he did not pursue them but instead watched the figures of Deng Zhuo and the others, a faint smile appearing on his face

At this moment, everyone finally came to their senses. The named disciple Huo Ran, who was positioned behind Zhao Xuanqi, suddenly awakened and hurriedly went on stage

Deng Zhuo asked the younger brother beside him

This makes everyone even more envious

The true teachings of the white robe have been passed down. Slowly, he walked to the front of the stage and addressed everyone: "The assessment and demonstration have all concluded! Those disciples who have passed may remain, while the others must leave the martial arts school immediately. You will lose your qualification to continue learning, return your martial arts uniform to the school, and from this point on, you shall have no further connection with the school. Go!"

Brother Zhuo, I must say, that woman's skin is truly fair. If we manage to capture her later, will it be possible...

The voice of the White Robe True Transmission broke the silence

As Zhao Xuanqi approached, Deng Zhuo's expression immediately darkened. He fixed his gaze on the gray martial arts uniform worn by Zhao for a few moments, then quickly led several of his subordinates away without looking back, heading towards the other side of the street, completely avoiding a direct confrontation with Zhao Xuanqi and refraining from making any harsh remarks.

For them, martial arts is not about fighting and killing, but rather about the intricacies of human relationships and social affairs

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the other disciples, he left the martial arts school and set off on his way home

These wealthy young men, influenced by their families, have been exceptionally astute individuals since childhood. Upon seeing Zhao Qi's abilities and realizing that he has now become a fellow disciple, they anticipate that there will be many interactions in the future. Consequently, they immediately greet him with smiles and take the initiative to befriend him

There is no rush. Since Zhao Qin is present, Zhao Qi will not be able to escape. To be on the safe side, it is better to wait until he returns after the assessment to confirm the news before taking action. One should not act recklessly; we have already waited for half a year, so we are not in a hurry at this moment.

Indeed, Brother Zhao, you are quite adept at concealing your abilities; you have surprisingly reached the level of four sounds without a word.

A slender young man proposed

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Alright, the demonstration continues. Everyone, stop dawdling; the next disciple, hurry up and take the stage

He merely scorns the rules, rather than being unaware of them

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But soon, the expressions of several people changed drastically, as they clearly saw that Zhao Qi was wearing a gray martial arts uniform, with a distinct black tiger head embroidery at the position of the heart on his chest

However, this possibility is extremely low. Even if Zhao Qi had the audacity, it is unlikely that any tailor in the Tianhai Prefecture would possess such courage

Brother Zhao, congratulations on the *illustrated* book

From this moment on, Zhou Ze can be said to have risen to prominence in one fell swoop

Instantly, envious gazes fell upon Zhou Ze, and even Zhou Ze himself was slightly surprised. On the surface, he remained composed, but in reality, he was overjoyed.

Is this... the gray martial arts uniform of an outer disciple from the Xiaolin Martial Arts School? Could it be that Zhao Qi has passed the assessment of the martial arts school

In reality, what she did not know was that Zhao Xuanqi did not care about her at all

Deng Zhuo and others also showed a slight change in expression as they looked towards the street entrance, and indeed saw Zhao Qi's figure approaching step by step

It is not that I intentionally concealed it, but rather that I have only recently come to this realization

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Five figures were hiding at the street corner, constantly watching the direction of the small house

The courtyard instantly became desolate, with only the fourteen individuals who passed the assessment standing.

Zhao Xuanqi said with a smile

Zhao Xuanqi felt nothing in particular; after the matter was concluded, he turned around, ready to leave, when a series of voices suddenly came from behind him

These goods should not be considered as a 'violation' right?

Although the four sounds are still far inferior to Zhou Ze's seven sounds, they are nonetheless a commendable achievement that ranks among the top five among the one hundred named disciples

Deng Zhuo smiled meaningfully, and the others also smiled in understanding

Yes, I just went to check, and he is still in the house. Brother Zhuo, I believe the assessment at the Xiaolin Martial Arts School should have concluded by now. That little brat Zhao Qi will definitely fail, so why don't we just go in and grab him first to avoid any unexpected situations later

Zhao Xuanqi also noticed these few individuals hiding at the street corner, a faint smile appeared on his face as he directly walked towards Deng Zhuo and the others

We are leaving

Zhao Xuanqi finished his performance and returned to his designated position to stand at attention. Due to his performance, the atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment

Zhou Ze was left alone, accompanied by the white-clad true disciple into the inner courtyard, as it seemed that the master of the establishment wished to meet him privately

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As soon as these words were spoken, several inner disciples dressed in black immediately stepped forward to disperse the registered disciples who had not passed the assessment. Some disciples could no longer suppress their emotions and began to sob quietly, yet they did not dare to act out in the martial arts hall, so they could only obediently turn around and leave, walking out of the main entrance of the hall

How is this possible? Just a few days ago, he was bedridden and unconscious, reportedly on the brink of death.

Subsequently, the Master in White conveyed some important reminders to everyone, and instructed the inner sect's transmission master to change the outer sect disciples' gray martial arts uniforms for all except Zhou Ze. He then allowed them to disperse and rest for a day, instructing them to arrive at the martial arts hall on time for the formal initiation ceremony the following day

If he desired, he could have possessed all these things in his previous life

Is Zhao Qin still in the room?

I understand, dear sister, you have indeed worked hard at hetushucom.com over the past six months

After getting along for six months, I truly did not know that Brother Zhao possessed such abilities, I am really embarrassed

Deng Zhuo was well aware that if Zhao Qi truly became an outer disciple of the martial arts school, he would be unable to handle the situation. Today's action could only be abandoned, as confronting the other party would serve no purpose and would only lead to humiliation.

As for the gathering, I think it is better to wait for a later time. My elder sister is still at home waiting for me, and I would like to share this good news with her as soon as possible. I hope everyone understands

At that moment, a young subordinate suddenly pointed towards the street corner and said

The small house of Zhao Qi and her brother is near the street.

Zhao Xuanqi turned his head to see that all those surrounding him were the wealthy young men who had once played with Zhou Ze.

The crowd exchanged a few polite remarks with smiles before taking their leave

The subsequent demonstration returned to a state of calm, and a miracle like Zhao Xuanqi did not occur again. Among the remaining registered disciples, no one else was able to successfully pass the assessment

Deng Zhuo and others were filled with a sense of disbelief, even doubting whether Zhao Qi's martial arts uniform was genuine.

Back in his position, Zhao Xuanqi could clearly feel the unusual gazes surrounding him, some filled with envy, others with disbelief. He paid no attention to them, lowering his head, his eyes half-closed and half-open.

However, for him now, these tools may still have some utility.

Glory, wealth, status, reputation ... and - illustrations - books

After approximately an hour, all the demonstrations were completed. Weng Xiaolin did not linger; he directly stood up and left after the last named disciple finished their performance

None of these are the things he pursues; for him, they are merely tools to achieve his objectives

When tools are no longer useful, they naturally should be discarded

No problem, then we will meet again another day

Xia Qing stood alone in place, witnessing this scene before her eyes

Zhao Xuanqi looked at these wealthy young men who had previously not even glanced at him, now all wearing smiles as if they were long-time friends, showing no trace of their earlier indifference. He felt no sense of self-satisfaction, but rather a sense of discomfort.

Although there is only a one-character difference between the outer door and the inner door, their status, treatment, and other aspects are entirely different within the martial arts school

The Master in White praised everyone and then specifically commended Zhou Ze, announcing that Zhou Ze had been granted special permission by the curator to directly become an inner disciple

"Zhuo Ge, do you see over there? Isn't that Zhao Qi's little brat back?"

She did not go up to greet Zhao Xuanqi and left the martial arts school directly

If she is a virgin, then of course her purity must not be compromised, otherwise her value will diminish, but in other respects...

If this were in the past, what would be left for these smiling faces would be a swiftly departing indifferent figure, for he no longer needed these tools

A younger brother spoke, and then a hint of expression appeared on the faces of the others.