Chapter 1605: Candidate (2/2)

She had no choice but to do this. The members lacked the right dao heart, not resources. They have lived too leisurely and everything came easy. Their high status in life left them complacent.

Because of this, they couldn’t resist external temptations and found it impossible to meditate in peace. Thus, the first thing she will do after coming out is to use an iron law to sharpen these disciples.

“I shall obey.” Ancestor Yu kneeled down again.

Next was Yu Zhan’s turn to be scolded. She said sternly: “You are young so it’s fine to be ignorant but you have no skill, only rely on the clan to show off. No more resources for thirty years, go immerse yourself in the marsh for one hundred years to wash away your vanity!”

The boy turned pale. This punishment was not easy for a young master like him but he didn’t dare to disobey. He prostrated and said: “I accept the punishment.”

She scowled again but was lamenting in her mind. All seniors loved their children but she had to be strict to change the current superficial culture in the clan.

“Your Excellency, how about picking one of them?” She asked Li Qiye once more.

She has dropped all of her pride in order to beseech him again even if he didn’t like any of them. She hoped that he would at least give some guidance to just one. That would be more than enough for the clan.

Even if it was a talentless person, they would have the chance to be exceptional under his tutelage. The clan had no successor at the moment. Zongying won’t live much longer and same with Ancestor Yu. Because of this, they required a youth that could handle the responsibility.

This was the reason why she let go of her pride to ask him and seize this rare opportunity.

Li Qiye sighed in response. He naturally wouldn’t care about this matter if it was someone else but since this was an old general asking, he had to give her some sensibilities.

In the end, he perused the crowd. His eyes ended on Yulian: “Her then.”

The kneeling girl was surprised to be chosen by Li Qiye. After all, their last interaction was one of hostility.

“Come over.” The matriarch smiled at his concession and waved at Yulian.

The dazed girl still came over and kneeled: “Yulian greets you, ancestor.”

“This will be a test for you, will you accept?” The matriarch spoke slowly: “You need determination and will in order to seize the chance at reforging your unstable dao heart.”

She stared at Yulian and continued: “This path will not be easy, ladened with difficulties even. You need to face pain and hard choices but if you can keep going with a firm dao heart, your future will be glorious.”

“I…” She was hesitant with a mix of hope and fear.

Ancestor Yu was anxious and confused at her hesitation. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even a Grand G.o.dking like him couldn’t be this lucky yet Yulian was given this G.o.dsend chance.

“Child, what can’t you let go of?” As an Emperor a.s.sailant, the matriarch has seen everything and understood.

“I…” The girl couldn’t speak.

“Because of Long Aotian?” Ancestor Yu realized right away and spoke softly.

“I don’t know.” She blushed and lowered her head.

In the past, their clan wanted for this to happen but this was no longer the case. Now, he wanted for Yulian to stay. After all, after her training, she would play a pivotal position in the clan.

“The Soaring Immortal kid is not suitable for you. Even if you marry him, nothing good will come of it.” The matriarch poured cold water over her.

“Ancestor…” Yulian cried out but didn’t know what to say.