C12 (1/2)
These few days, in the Scripture Hall.
As usual, Xu Zongyi focused on cleaning the books and cabinets.
There were a few kids from the Autumn Battlefield Academy discussing, and their voices just happened to be audible to Xu Zongyi.
”Have you guys heard of the trial of the Heart Nurturing Valley?”
”Of course, I heard that the reward this time is no small matter.”
”What do you mean?”
”I heard that if you can get first place, even if you want to remove the imprint of the sinner's blood, you can still get a pardon.”
”It's said that I can make a request to the Patriarch?”
”It's all rumors, right? How is that possible?”
”No matter what, this time's trial will be very rewarding.”
When Xu Zongyi heard this, he was extremely excited.
Even in his dreams, he wished to erase the word 'sin' on his face. Now that there was such an opportunity, he naturally would not let it go.
The first thing he did was to find Xu Changping.
”Senior Brother, I want to participate in the Heart Nurturing Valley's trial.” Xu Zongyi arrived at a corner of the Scripture Hall, where Xu Changping sat cross-legged, reading a book with an unrelenting hand.
”Right now, there are many plants that grow extremely well in the Heart Nurturing Valley. However, there are also many strange beasts and insect pests. This trip will take around forty-nine days. Do you dare? That place is even more dangerous than the training grounds of the Great Hall. ” Xu Changping asked with a smile.
”Of course!” Xu Zongyi was agitated in his heart. He paused for a moment before saying with a frown: ”But my Marrow Washing Grass has no one to take care of it. This is a problem.”
”Don't worry. With senior brother here, I guarantee that nothing will happen. If you want to participate in the exam, I will naturally support you. Remember to get a good ranking.” Xu Changping agreed and did not stop him.
”That's great, thank you senior brother.” Xu Zongyi was extremely grateful.
”You should prepare well. This trip is not without its dangers. You must be careful in everything you do. Do you understand?” Xu Changping spoke with earnest sincerity. After this period of time, he treated Xu Zongyi like he was his own little brother.
”Got it.” Even now, he could feel the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth seeping through the pores of his body and seeping into his muscles bit by bit. He believed that given enough time, he would be able to step into the realm of drawing in energy into his flesh.
”This is for you. Take it with you.” Xu Changping took out a crystal clear ring.
Xu Zongyi took the letter and looked at the character carved on it: ”Chen.”
His heart skipped a beat. ”Could it be that this item is related to Father?”
One had to know that his father was called Xu Chen.
”What's the use of this ring?” Xu Zongyi was a little doubtful.
”This is a magical equipment. Can you use the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to test it?” This item was something Prime Minister Xu had asked him to hand over on his behalf.
Xu Zongyi's pores expanded and contracted as he channeled the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the ring. Suddenly, a thirty meter wide space appeared within. ”Great! I can finally obtain my own spatial artifact!”
”This item is extraordinary. As your strength increases, you'll be able to discover even more secrets.” Xu Changping smiled mysteriously.
”Thank you, Senior Brother.” Xu Zongyi thanked him profusely.
”Go. Gather in front of the Earth Hall in three days. You are allowed to do nothing. Cultivate well and prepare ahead of time.” Xu Changping waved his hand.
Xu Zongyi immediately returned to his bamboo house and took away all of the Purple grade Body Strengthening Rice, as well as the pots and pans, all of them into his spatial ring.
It would take some time before they left. Before leaving, Xu Zongyi would irrigate a lot of water from the terracotta pots that he had turned into water for the Marrow Washing Grass and the Erotic Rose Flower.
In these three days, he practically cultivated day and night.
The spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth seeped into his muscles through the pores of his skin, as though they were being pierced by needles.
Training was accompanied by pain.
Xu Zongyi felt that it would be much more difficult for him to cultivate than others. It seemed that it would not be easy for the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to fuse with his own muscles.
In these three days, besides cultivating, he was also watering. Of course, Xu Zongyi also did not forget to look for information regarding Heartbreak Valley from the Scripture Hall.
The Heart Nurturing Valley was located in the south of the Xu family.
It was one of the farmers' valleys that belonged to the Xia Family. The things that were planted here were all related to the mind and had people overseeing it all year round.
As these plants were growing, they would attract a lot of strange beasts like snakes, worms, mice, ants, and so on. Therefore, they needed to be eliminated. Every year, young elites would be sent to sharpen them.
Now, in the summer, it was the season of the most serious insect pests. After understanding the basic situation, Xu Zongyi had a plan in mind. No matter what, he had to adapt.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
In front of the Great Earth Hall.
Many people came.
Xu Xindie and Xu Zhengdao stood together and seemed to be discussing the experiences and experiences of this seed.
Xu Tianyun and Xu Tianmu were also gathered together with their respective people.
Xu Zongyi had come alone. This time, there were about a hundred or so children of his age, and they would all have to be placed in Heart Nurturing Valley for a period of time.
”Brother Zong Yi, you're finally here.” Xu Zhengdao no longer wore a cold expression on his face, and his smile was brilliant. He felt that because he had drunk Xu Zongyi's blood before, he had become stronger in every aspect. It was the power of his bloodline after it had broken through.
In the farmhouse of the Xu family, there were many girls who liked Xu Zhengdao, and almost no one had ever seen him smile.
”Laughing righteously, so cool!”
”Yeah, if only I could be married to him when I grow up.”
”Just what did that Xu Zongyi do to the righteous path? He didn't even smile when he saw us.”
”I hate this Xu Zongyi. He's annoying!”
Xu Xindie, who was at the side, covered her mouth. She had been focusing on studying the 'Water Melting Ceremony' these days. Her originally somewhat tired heart felt at ease at this moment.
Xu Zongyi couldn't help but feel a burst of awkwardness. He never thought that he would be envied by so many female disciples. He cupped his hands together as he said, ”I'm not very knowledgeable about Heartbreak Valley. I hope that you can give me some pointers when the time comes with Miss Xindie.”
”Sure.” Xu Zhengdao readily agreed.
Standing to the side, Xiao E watched the growing strength of Xu Zongyi and felt very gratified. Their gazes met, and everything was set in stone.
This time, Xu Tianyi, Xu Tianmu and the rest did not take the initiative to provoke Xu Zongyi.