Chapter 6: The Hall of Test
Taking the flawless white jade from the hands of the young man, Rong Jieming handed it to Rong Kaixuan and said, "Kaixuan, why don't you give it a try"
Indeed, after more than ten years of relentless effort without any slack, following the explosive potential unleashed when controlling a peculiar body to confront the tyrant of the mountains, the true energy he painstakingly refined was unexpectedly treated with such indifference by others
With his light call, someone hurriedly ran out, and moments later, that person returned, holding two pieces of jade of different colors in hand
Ah...
It is very simple; just focus your mind, do not get distracted, and gaze at this piece of jade.
Rong Yiyang's face was slightly flushed, but he still said: "Uncle Ming, what do you think..."
Upon hearing Rong Yiyang's words, he slightly furrowed his brows, opened his eyes, and with an impatient expression said: "Oh, it's Yiyang. What brings you here"
Clearing his throat, he said: "Since you have condensed true energy, according to the rules, you are qualified to undergo the qualification test for free." He stood up, raised his voice, and shouted: "Go, bring me the touchstone."
He saw a hint of disdain in the eyes of these people, even Rong Jieming, who had been smiling at him, curled his lips slightly, revealing a look of indifference.
He is, after all, of advanced age, having spent several decades idling in the testing hall, and at this moment, he naturally guessed the intentions of the father and son
Rong Kaixuan lowered his head, his fists clenched involuntarily.
However, in the next moment, as if in the blink of an eye, the jade in Rong Kaixuan's hand suddenly began to glow
These two pieces of jade are similar in size, each about the size of a fist. However, one piece has a slightly yellow hue, while the other is pure white and flawless, even exhibiting a faint shimmering glow within.
"Oh, the true energy has been successfully refined." Rong Jieming's expression shifted slightly, and there was finally a hint of change in the gaze of the figure in the book. His look towards Rong Kaixuan became somewhat warmer: "Kaixuan, how old are you this year?"
Rong Kaixuan responded affirmatively and said in a clear voice: "Ming Grandfather"
Rong Yiyang deeply bowed to Rong Jieming and said: "Thank you very much, Uncle Ming"
He may not be considered significant within the entire Rong family, but here he is regarded as a seasoned warrior
He has witnessed too many individuals who entered the inner hall filled with great joy, only to end up feeling despondent. Therefore, at this moment, he splashed a bucket of cold water to remind them.
It is a common occurrence for the Rong family members to come to the Golden Hall for testing, and they have lost count of how many times they have done so throughout the year. The reason for their attention at this moment is solely due to having nothing to do, which allows them the leisure to take a closer look.
Rong Jieming waved his hand towards the young man from earlier and said, "Go fetch a waist token for the inner disciples, and by the way, return the touchstone."
However, after being pierced by the true energy, the surface of the touchstone immediately emitted a faint, hazy light. This light was not intense or dazzling; rather, it was subtle and almost imperceptible.
The excitement and joy that had accompanied him along the way had completely faded at this moment, and a sense of powerlessness, stemming from humiliation, surged deep within his heart
Rong Jieming waved his hand and said, "You don't need to thank me; I am merely acting according to the clan rules." He glanced at Rong Kaixuan and continued in a measured tone, "However, do not hold too high hopes. It is already quite difficult for this child, Kaixuan, to refine true energy, but if he wishes to advance further, it will be considerably challenging."
Although disciples from such a background can enter the inner hall, their future development prospects are quite limited, and it is not worth his effort to ingratiate himself with anyone.
Rong Yiyang was overjoyed upon hearing this; as long as he could become an inner sect disciple, even if it was just barely sufficient, it would have an immeasurable positive impact on his son's life. He certainly could not let this opportunity slip away.
Rong Yiyang bent down and respectfully said, "Uncle Ming, it has been a long time since I last saw you, so..."
The peculiar force within the dantian surged upward like a soldier responding to orders, instantly reaching his palm and rushing into the philosopher's stone.
However, the hardness of the touchstone far exceeded his expectations
However, this feeling, although quite humiliating, left him with no ability to change it
Rong Jieming casually responded, saying: "Kai Xuan has indeed condensed his true energy, but his aptitude..." He shook his head and continued, "Being able to condense true energy is already quite good. Hehe, according to the clan rules, as long as one condenses true energy before the age of 15, they can become an inner sect disciple"
Although he recognizes Rong Yiyang, the issue is that this young man has long been assigned to a remote estate within the family. It can be said that he has been out of the family's main line of sight for over ten years
Although he speaks in a straightforward manner, the meaning behind his words is quite clear
Rong Kaixuan is well aware of the immense power of true energy. Although it may seem like just a tiny thread of true energy, when this force erupts, even a massive tiger can be instantly sent flying.
Although Rong Yiyang's biological father is considered a formidable warrior within the family, even he must show utmost respect when meeting him
Rong Yiyang nodded repeatedly and said, "Indeed, indeed..." He turned around, waved his hand towards Rong Kaixuan, and pulled him in front of the elder, speaking in a low and humble voice, "Uncle Ming, this is my son Kaixuan. Kaixuan, quickly greet Grandpa Ming."
Is there still three months left? Rong Jieming's face twitched slightly, and the enthusiasm in his eyes immediately faded somewhat.
A few sighs slowly echoed, and out of boredom, several people who were paying attention here withdrew their gazes. Some shook their heads, while others smiled and said, "I knew it long ago; reaching the age of fifteen to condense true energy, no matter how good the talent is, it won't amount to much."
The one who brought the jade was a young man in his twenties, his face flushed red, secretly cursing, "Old fool, if you don't clarify things yourself, how would I know"
Rong Kaixuan questioned: "What should I do?"
Rong Yiyang was taken aback, and with a bitter smile, he said: "Yes, Yiyang understands"
Perhaps, only after he enters the inner hall, dedicates himself to hard work, and cultivates to a realm far beyond that of others, will these people be able to treat him with a changed attitude
Although he still wore a smile on his face at this moment, he was quite dissatisfied in his heart. The aptitude of Rong Kaixuan was so poor that testing his spiritual power was nothing but a waste of time and materials.
He reached out, took the slightly yellow jade stone in his hand, and handed it to Rong Kaixuan. Slowing his tone, he said: "Kaixuan, this is the touchstone for martial artists. If you have not yet cultivated true energy, then by gripping it tightly, after a cup of tea, the stone will emit light. Based on the intensity of the light, one can assess your aptitude in martial arts." He paused for a moment and continued: "However, since you have already condensed true energy, there is no need for such trouble. Hehe, if you input true energy into the touchstone, it will immediately reflect your aptitude."
However, Rong Yiyang was not favored by his father because he had not yet refined his true energy
The hall of the Testing Hall is quite large; however, since it is not a time when many disciples are undergoing tests, there are not many people present. Nevertheless, there are at least a dozen individuals who are stationed here year-round. At this moment, these dozen or so people are collectively directing their attention towards this place
Rong Jieming's expression darkened, and he snorted in anger: "Idiot, how did you bring the Spirit Tester along with the *book*? Hmph, do you not know the value of this item? If it were to break due to a careless mistake, can you afford to compensate for it?"
Rong Yiyang quickly said: "Indeed, Uncle Ming's gaze is as sharp as lightning." A flattering smile appeared on his face as he continued: "Uncle Ming, this child has been practicing martial arts diligently since a young age, and just a few days ago, he finally succeeded in refining his true energy, so I brought him here to take a look."
Rong Jieming looked Rong Kaixuan up and down and said with a smile: "What a fine young man. Hehe, are you here to test something?"
However, the person who said this is a rising star within the family, holding a status and position no different from that of Rong Jieming. He is unwilling to offend others over such trivial matters
He is unwilling to accept it
Help where you can, but if you cannot help, there is no need to say anything
Thus, when he released his vital energy, he still harbored some concerns in his heart; if he were to accidentally shatter the touchstone, it was likely that his fate would not be very pleasant.
"Stop rambling." Rong Jieming frowned slightly and waved his hand to interrupt him, saying, "You wouldn't be thinking of me for no reason. Hmph, just speak directly about what you need. For your father's sake, I will help if I can."
However, even though he was seething with anger inside, he did not dare to argue back with Rong Jieming here. He could only lower his head and submissively say, "Old Ming, how about I let him go first"
Although no one said anything to him, their intentions were clearly expressed through their expressions and conversations with one another
The more than ten people in the trial hall remained carefree and cheerful, and even the middle-aged man who had spoken to remind them did not believe that this piece of jade would undergo any changes
Rong Kaixuan nodded slightly, following the other party's words to concentrate his energy and focus his mind, immersing his consciousness into the jade stone
Rong Kaixuan said without hesitation: "In three months, it will be the child's fifteenth birthday"
Hmph, forget it. https://mhetushucomcom "Rong Jieming hesitated for a moment and said: 'Being rash makes people uneasy; let's return it together later.'
The ability to condense true energy before the age of fifteen is a remarkable achievement for the Rong Yiyang father and son. However, for Rong Jieming, who has spent decades in the Shijintang and has witnessed countless outstanding descendants of the Rong family, achieving true energy at such a young age is hardly something to boast about
Rong Kaixuan responded affirmatively, extending his hands to reverently receive the warrior's touchstone from Rong Jieming. He then took a deep breath, and the true energy within him began to circulate
Rong Jieming was taken aback and smiled, saying: "It is I who have been negligent."
Just as the young man was about to leave, he suddenly heard someone say: "Wait a moment, Ming Shu. According to family rules, since he has cultivated true energy, he is also entitled to a free test of spiritual power."
It was only when his son was about to turn fifteen that he successfully condensed his true energy. Although he was qualified to enter the inner hall, he had long been mentally prepared for his aptitude and could not harbor overly great expectations.
Certainly, given Rong Jieming's maturity, he would not easily offend a future inner disciple
This light illuminated everyone's faces, dazzling all eyes.
He immediately understood that his qualifications were not good. At the very least, the warriors in this testing hall did not have high hopes for his future
A brilliant and somewhat dazzling light radiated from the jade.
The old man, with his eyes half-closed, leaned back on a reclining chair, leisurely crossing his legs, seemingly resting his eyes in tranquility
Suddenly, the entire testing hall fell silent, and one could hear a pin drop
The true energy within the dantian suddenly surged into the philosopher's stone, yet it was as if a stone had been thrown into the sea, having no effect whatsoever
Rong Kaixuan looked around at the indifferent expressions of the crowd, and his heart began to race violently
Such insignificant individuals would naturally not catch the attention of him, Rong Jieming