553 Li Xingwen and Feng Qiuran! (1/2)

The moment they heard Feng Qiuran's words, Xu Ming and Lu Yun both put on a serious expression as they stood and waited for their master to give instructions.

Feng Qiuran felt heartened looking at the facial expressions of the two disciples that she valued most. After a brief moment of silence, she began to speak.

”Both of you should have heard of the trial that will take place seven days later by now. I want the two of you to emerge in the top three regardless of anything in this trial!”

”One of the positions must be given to a participant of the trial from the Federation at the last moment. I will pay both of you generously for this!” With that, a sharp look appeared in Feng Qiuran's eyes as she looked at her two disciples.

Xu Ming and Lu Yun remained silent, before cupping their fists and nodding their heads to heed the order.

Even though she noticed that there were no changes in the facial expression of her two personal disciples, Feng Qiuran still sensed the torrent of emotions in both of them. She also knew that this request was unreasonable, but she didn't have any other way out. Therefore, she began to speak softly with a gentle expression on her face.

”I promise to provide a boost to the person who gives up on their position so that when his cultivation is in the process of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, he will reach mid-stage Nascent Soul realm immediately!”

Hearing that, Xu Ming and Lu Yun looked surprised, and a glow could be seen in their eyes. Previously, they were indeed unwilling to fulfill their master's request, but if they could be compensated in this manner, they were motivated.

”Master, what if there is only one position?” Lu Yun suddenly spoke.

”One is fine as well, but that is the bare minimum!” After a moment of silence, Feng Qiuran answered.

”Master, if we want to enter the top three in this trial, both of us need to put in our utmost effort. Therefore… It's not possible for us to look after the Federation cultivators. If we don't need to consider the Federation cultivators and could fight for it with our full effort, it is more likely that we would succeed. Furthermore, we could, at the very least, give the Hyacinthus Tree leaf to someone from the Federation when the trial ends and let that person go to the Worship Palace Pavilion.” After thinking about it, Xu Ming looked towards Feng Qiuran.

Feng Qiuran frowned and had wanted to reply. However, after thinking about it, she also realized that if she were too strong-willed regarding this matter, it would indeed increase the difficulty of the task significantly. After all, they had to look after the Federation cultivators and had to stay vigilant of the strong competitors. Furthermore, the rules of this trial were unique. Therefore, after thinking it through, she understood that she had been too idealistic.

As such, after considering the situation, she felt that even if the Federation didn't emerge in the top three and didn't fulfill Mie Liezi's proposed idea, she only needed to give the Federation a Hyacinthus Tree leaf in the end, which could be taken as having met the requirements to a certain extent. The worst that could happen was that she needed to continue fighting it out with Mie Liezi…

At the same time, if the Federation disciples could enter the Worship Palace Pavilion with the Hyacinthus Tree leaf after the trial and eventually attain the status of a true Dao Palace disciple, it would help her plan to move things forward significantly. Until then, many things could change, and it didn't mean that she had to contend with Mie Liezi's plans!

With that thought, Feng Qiuran knew that she couldn't hesitate anymore, she had to make a decision. As such, she gritted her teeth.

”Try your best to look after them. If it's simply too hard, then both of you are to focus on your task!”

Listening to Feng Qiuran's words, Lu Yun and Xu Ming heaved a sigh of relief. They didn't belittle the Federation cultivators, but they didn't have good impressions of them either. Basically, they felt that they were still a burden, and right now, after hearing their master's decision, they thought it over and inquired further. They only left respectfully after Feng Qiuran informed both of them of the rules of the trial.

Looking at the back view of her disciples, Feng Qiuran sighed. After thinking about it, she called for her bellboy and made arrangements for him to inform the Federation Seedlings Wang Baole, Zhao Yameng, and Kong Dao to pay her a visit.

Feng Qiuran still valued the Federation Seedlings. That was especially so in terms of their progress in their cultivation. Feng Qiuran had managed to hear of Zhao Yameng's and Kong Dao's advancement quickly.

Right now, as Feng Qiuran was calling for Wang Baole and company, Mie Liezi was in his cave abode on the Vast Expanse Dao Palace's main island. He had called for the only personal disciple of his, Dugu Lin!

”Lin'er, are you prepared for this trial?” Mie Liezi looked at the disciple before him, who was giving off a chilly vibe. A rare look of appreciation appeared in his eyes as he spoke slowly.

”It's no problem for me to become number one.” Dugu Lin's gaze remained cold, and his tone calm.