Chapter 4: Contrast

Jingdong Rain, Martial Arts Fifth Heaven Realm, Reward: Ten Spirit Stones

Wow, the martial arts realm of Eightfold Heaven, Brother Chuanling, has made progress again

Sigh

At this moment, many family members have already gathered in the training hall. The monthly strength assessment is an event that most family members do not miss whenever they have the time. Because even if one's cultivation level is low, even if it is only at the first level of martial arts, as long as they participate in the assessment, they can receive spirit stones, though the amount may vary.

However, after Jing Yan was forcibly expelled from the Shinfeng Academy and returned to his family, Jing Chuanling was no longer as affectionate towards him. In fact, since Jing Yan returned to the family, Jing Chuanling had only visited him once.

As soon as Jing Yan completed the test, a burst of laughter erupted in the hall

Hmm? The elder's gaze slowly shifted, suddenly moving slightly as he caught sight of Jing Yan. His eyes lingered on Jing Yan for a moment, yet he did not utter a word before shifting his gaze away again

"Jing Yan, come over for a test," called Elder Wu at this moment.

Thank you, Elder

Hehe, things now are incomparable to the past. The old patriarch is no longer here, and his realm has continuously declined, leaving him with only the cultivation of the third level of martial arts, which is even inferior to us. Isn't it quite normal for him to participate in the assessment? Otherwise, where would he go to find spirit stones

In the hall, various discussions reached Jing Yan's ears. Jing Yan treated them all as if he had not heard anything, casually finding a spot to wait for the examination to begin

By the way, tomorrow is the family’s monthly strength assessment. Any family member who participates in the assessment will receive some resources. Hmm, I think I will participate in this assessment as well.

Indeed, it is the third level of martial arts realm

Wow

The elder responsible for the examination this time is the fifth elder of the family, Jing Yuxiang

At this moment, a blue figure entered the training hall from outside

After waiting for a moment, an elder of the family appeared and casually placed a piece of black crystal in front of him

In the past, I hardly ever worried about resources, yet now I find it difficult to obtain even a single spirit stone. Jing Yan sighed and shook his head slightly

I have met Brother Chuanling

Martial Arts Triple Heaven Realm, Jing Yan, here are two spirit stones, take them, and use them with caution. After Jing Yan completed the assessment, Elder Wu announced Jing Yan's realm loudly and then took out two spirit stones and tossed them to Jing Yan

The quiz begins now. The elder slowly scanned the entire training hall, stating, "Whoever's name I call, step forward to test your realm."

Brother Jingyan, you are the foremost genius of our Jing family. Not only in the Jing family, but throughout the entire Donglin City, you are also the number one genius. Brother Jingyan, do not lose heart; I believe you can certainly return to your innate state.

How can I obtain a large number of spirit stones? I want to quickly elevate my realm, and the spirit stones I need will not be few. " Jing Yan furrowed his brows in contemplation.

When Jing Yan and Jing Chuan Ling entered the Martial Arts Hall, they attracted the attention of many people; however, their treatment was completely incomparable.

Not only were the cultivation resources such as spirit stones forcibly reclaimed by the family, but even the weapons that Jing Yan had previously used were taken back. Due to his significant drop in realm, the family believed that he no longer needed to use such high-quality weapons

If this were in the past, when the elder saw Jing Yan, he would surely have immediately broken into a smile and greeted Jing Yan warmly. However, now he merely pretends not to see him, which clearly indicates how far Jing Yan's status has fallen.

Isn't that Jingyan

"I hope so," Jingyan said with a smile

Eh?

Twenty spirit stones as a reward. The elder waved his hand and presented a small pile of spirit stones in front of Jing Rong

Jing Chuan Ling slightly nodded, and amidst the greetings, slowly walked forward

Chuanling is truly impressive. During the last assessment, he was at the seventh level of martial arts, and now he has reached the eighth level. I believe it won't be long before Chuanling breaks through to the ninth level of martial arts and then steps into the innate realm

It is also a fact that Jing Chuanling has gained considerable benefits from Jing Yan.

Hello, Brother Chuanling

As Jing Yan approached the main entrance of the training hall, he heard bursts of applause coming from behind him

Around 8 o'clock the next day, Jing Yan arrived at the family's training hall.

"Jing Rong, the sixth level of martial arts, is commendable. Continue to work hard and strive to break through to the seventh level of martial arts as soon as possible," the elder said, nodding slightly and encouraging the young man in black.

Although it is said that with his current cultivation level of the third heaven of martial arts, the resources he receives will not be too abundant, even the smallest mosquito is still meat, and nothing should be wasted

I do not know what he is feeling now. In the past, we could only look up to him, but now...

A young man in black hurriedly walked towards the black crystal

Indeed, I am here to test it out. Jing Yan also looked at Jing Chuan Ling and nodded with a smile

Because, for a long period of time, Jing Yan had not come to the training hall. Therefore, his sudden arrival surprised many people

It is truly ... ... I really don't know how he has the face to come and test his strength. If it were me, I would definitely be too embarrassed to appear here.

A night passes in the blink of an eye

Listening to these harsh sounds, Jing Yan could only manage a bitter smile as he took two spirit stones and silently walked towards the outside

"Jingyan, are you here to participate in the strength test?" Jingchuan Ling looked at Jingyan

Although the examination is still ongoing, the appearance of the young man in blue immediately attracted considerable attention. This young man in blue is named Jing Chuanling

In the past, he did not need to participate in such tests; the family's resources were at his disposal whenever he required them

Haha, Jingyan's current cultivation level is probably at the bottom among the peers in the family

One by one, the members of the Jing family completed their tests and received rewards in the form of spirit stones

In the past, the relationship between Jing Yan and Jing Chuan Ling was very close. Jing Chuan Ling often followed Jing Yan closely, and at that time, many people within the family secretly remarked that Jing Chuan Ling was good at flattering and sought Jing Yan's favor

This black crystal is a tool for testing martial arts realms

Jingrong, come over for a test

As soon as Jing Yan appeared in the training hall, he immediately attracted a large amount of attention

How did Jingyan arrive? Is he also going to participate in the family test?

Jingming River, Martial Arts Sixfold Heaven Realm, Reward of twenty spirit stones

Many young gentlemen in the hall greeted Jing Chuanling warmly upon seeing her

Brother Chuanling, you are truly impressive

"Jingyan Ge?" Jingchuan Ling suddenly spotted Jingyan, her gaze slightly focused, and then a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth as she quickened her pace to approach Jingyan.

Jing Yan certainly knows that Jing Chuan Ling has distanced herself from him

... ...

Brother Chuanling