Chapter 49 (2/2)

Probably because she is trying her best to seize the true qi that didn't belong to her, the girl closed her eyes, and didn't respond. Her concentrated look made people unable to bear to bother her.

Time pa.s.sed by in silence.

She can't do it? Gradually, Xue Qilin became a little disappointed.

But then… The girl extended her hand hastily, and wind whirled on her palm. It's a vortex of true qi.

Streams of air spiraled and light distorted. Finally, a sphere of true qi formed in Nangong Mingming's hand.

Condensed qi form? The expressions of everyone present are surprisingly consistent – astonishment.

“This…” Nangong Mingming seems to be in a state of shock. Apparently, she didn't expect that her ability would be this great.

At times, surprise is accompanied by panic, especially when holding a power beyond your imagination.

… the true qi sphere flew off.

For some unknown reason, the girl's hand shook suddenly, and the true qi sphere was thrown high like a ball.

Then, it shot out.

Looking at the true qi sphere, the true qi sh.e.l.l whistling, Xue Qilin was very surprised, surprised at why the other party has shot it towards her.

But the la.s.s didn't care about the true qi sh.e.l.l moving at a snail's pace.

I am Heaven Realm expert, after all!

“Really!” Xue Qilin grumbled and pulled back her head, and the true qi sh.e.l.l flew over her head. A wind pressure raised her long hair. Then…

Thud.

“Ouch!”

Two sounds rose almost almost at the same time.

Xue Qilin pressed the back of her head with her hands, and tears sprang up in the corners of her eyes.

She was. .h.i.t by the true qi sh.e.l.l, she was. .h.i.t by the true qi sh.e.l.l that bounced off from G.o.d knows what.

Xia Xue was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter. Gong Tianqing's face distorted as she stifled a smile.

“Uh, sorry…” Nangong Mingming apologized sluggishly. Apparently, she still hasn't extricated herself from the shock.

“It's okay, it's okay.” Xia Xue wiped off her tears and waved her hands, “My disciple isn't that fragile, so don't mind it, don't mind it.”

Is there a teacher like that?! With tears in her eyes, Xue Qilin glared at Xia Xue, clearly showing that she is dissatisfied with the other party's glee.

The thick-skinned Xia Xue ignored Xue Qilin's accusatory gaze.

“Alright then. Miss Nangong, your a.s.sessment is over. You can get dressed and leave.” With that, without caring whether Nangong Mingming heard it or not, Xia Xue went back to her seat and wrote a few words in the notebook – “Good physique, no stagnation of true qi, qi pa.s.sageways un.o.bstructed.”

She paused a little, and then added the word “admitted.”

“Elder Xia, Senior Disciple Brother Qian, and two Senior Disciple Sisters, thank you for your hard work.” Nangong Mingming bowed, “I will take my leave.”

When Nangong Mingming left, Xue Qilin asked: “She is admitted?”

“Her apt.i.tude is quite good, so why wouldn't she be admitted?”

“Is it, but isn't it written here that her family history has to be checked?”

“Is your head empty or what? If we don't admit her now, then this good seedling will be pouched by others! If we find any problems, it won't be too late to deal with it later.” Xia Xue rolled her eyes.

In other words, it's something akin to interns.h.i.+p? The wisdom of people from ancient times cannot be underestimated… At the same time, Xue Qilin warned herself not to rely on some more modern knowledge to tease Qi Qiqi in case she sees through it, and fist end up flying.

While Xue Qilin indulged in her thoughts…

“h.e.l.lo, everyone!” Suddenly, a childish voice sounded, and Xue Qilin looked up.

It turns out that the next candidate has already entered the “examination room”.

Hey, it's the younger brother. Xue Qilin's interest was suddenly piqued.

The new candidate is a little boy who looks similar to Nangong Mingming.

The little boy is very beautiful, and is wearing dark purple clothes, which contrast with Nangong Mingming's light purple dress.

He's name is Nangong Mingye… Xue Qilin glanced at the information on the registration form and got the boy's name.

Is this a typical case of the name doesn't match the person? Looking at the boy, he doesn't look anything like Ming and Ye [6]. Wouldn't it be more fitting to call him Ming and Zhou [7]? Yes, Nangong Mingzhou! I am really a genius.

Naturally unaware of the thought that revolved in Xue Qilin's head, Xia Xue started a Q&A session.

“Are you Nangong Mingming's… are you Miss Nangong's younger brother?”

“Older Sister Ming is my sister!” The little boy answered cheerfully.

She doesn't know if it is a misconception or something, but Xue Qilin feels that the other party's gaze often falls on her.

It wouldn't be a case of like attracts like, right?! Even if it is, shouldn't it be with Qing'er, and not with myself?

Nangong Mingye's eyes focused on her again. Although Xue Qilin's mind was in disarray, but she still smiled back calmly.

Is it like sister like brother? Nangong Mingye easily pa.s.sed the “qi perception” test, and he was no slower than his older sister. And just like his sister, Nangong Mingye's evaluation was “good”.

Next came the second test.

“If the Temple Master and your mother fell into water at the same time, whom would you save?” Xia Xue asked a question that is hard to answer for countless men.

This is a typical dilemma. No matter how you answer, you can always be criticized.

However, the little boy tilted his head, unconcerned, “I will call for help.”

“Why?” Xia Xue asked in a seldom for her soft tone.

“Because I'm not good at swimming! If I jump in too, I won't be of any help! Therefore, it's better to call for help!” Swaying his feet, Nangong Mingye answered with a smile.

How clever! Xue Qilin nodded with a light smile.

“Older Sister, your smile is very beautiful!” Nangong Mingye stared at Xue Qilin.

“Are you talking to me?” Xue Qilin pointed at herself and asked, and Nangong Mingye nodded heavily in reply.

“Hey, you have good eyes!”

Sure enough, it's hard to overlook a natural beauty! Xue Qilin wrinkled her nose smugly. At the same time, she felt like she has forgotten something.

Did I forget something? She thought about it, but couldn't think of anything, so she had to ignore it.

In this way, Nangong Mingye easily pa.s.sed the second test, and then the third test began immediately after.

No one left the hall this time. Because the candidate is just a little child, like a blank piece of paper, so there is nothing to avoid.

Following the procedure, it was finally time for the bone touch test. Qian Duoduo is in charge of it this time. He is very skillful, and he quickly completed the test.

Then, it was Xia Xue's time again.

As before, Xia Xue put her hand on Nangong Mingye's shoulder and injected her true qi into him.

“It hurts a bit!” Nangong Mingye shouted in pain.

Xia Xue consoled softly: “Endure it. Aren't you a man?”

Is this consolation? Xue Qilin was skeptical, but when she thought that it came from Xia Xue's mouth, she became relieved. Well, you can't expect too much of her.

After Xia Xue retracted her hand, Nangong Mingye easily controlled the true qi that didn't belong to him.

Then, an amazing scene took place.

After he guided the true qi outside and formed a sphere, he squeezed it like mud.

If eyes could really fall out, then Xue Qilin's eyes would have fallen out.

One more outrageous than the other! Xue Qilin thought.

Under everyone's surprised gazes, the little boy turned the true qi ball into the shape of a heart. He hid the heart-shaped true qi ball behind his back. Holding it with both hands, he walked to wards Xue Qilin shyly.

“Big Sister…” He kicked a non-existent stone, and his cheeks flushed red, looking very adorable.

Xue Qilin blinked her eyes in puzzlement.

“For you!” Nangong Mingye held the “heart” in front of Xue Qilin, and then carried on, “Big Sister, this is my heart! Please take good care of it!”

With that, as if he was too embarra.s.sed, the little boy ran out in a gust of wind.

Does he know that it is rather easy to lose control of true qi? He shouldn't know. Because if he did it knowingly, Xue Qilin vowed to spank him.

The heart-shaped true qi instantly lost its shape, and then… Boom! It exploded in Xue Qilin's hands.

[1] – Xuzhou

[2] – Nangong Mingming has the same last name as Nangong Yunyao, the girl from chapter 37 aka prologue of vol. 2

[3] – Tsundere

[4] – From this pa.s.sage – the Chang'an's Nangong family was wiped out in a large fire – we can safely a.s.sume that the events in chapter 37 took place two years ago

[5] – Ming (冥) means dark or deep and Ye (夜) means night

[6] – Ming (明) means bright and Zhout (昼) means day

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