bookcurios Chapter 254: The First Election
Chapter 254: The First Election
Pinghua 174th year.
December.
The founding election of Xuanyu Sect officially began.
All the cultivators in Longhua Kingdom who were interested in joining the Xuanyu Sect rushed to Kyoto.
In order to accommodate so many people, all the shops in Kyoto and the open spaces outside were filled with small stalls.
This is not only a sect talent show, but also a pleasure for merchants.
Thousands of flowers are harvested.
Everyone is very busy.
"Is the food stall in the East District ready?"
Red Butterfly shouted.
"Ah Huang has already sent people to set it up," Xiao Guozi fiddled with the milk tea in the bucket without looking up, "The roadside hot pot stall in the west district is ready!"
Hongdie looked at the busy crowd and smiled with satisfaction.
The door to the second floor opened, and Jinjiao and Yinjiao slowly walked down. They had changed into bluish-white clothes and looked particularly cute.
"Sister Hongdie, this is so uncomfortable to wear."
Jinjiao muttered.
Yinjiao also agreed: "Exactly, our usual clothes are more comfortable. This collar is too tight."
Hongdie walked over, flicked their foreheads lightly, and said angrily, "Things are different now. You two are going to participate in the Xuanyu Sect selection."
"Dress nicely, maybe you'll make a good impression on the examiner."
Jinjiao rolled his eyes.
He and Yinjiao are both over 800 years old, but now they have to pretend to be novices in foundation building and retrace their steps.
"Where's the president?"
Red Butterfly asked.
"You mean Lu Yuguan?" Jinjiao said, "Ever since he came back, he has been in seclusion in the secret room and hasn't come out yet."
Hongdie said worriedly, "It's about to start. If we don't get out now, we might miss the election."
Jinjiao waved his hand nonchalantly.
"Don't worry, with his abilities, Xuanyu would be eager to recruit him even if it's later."
Yinjiao also nodded, obviously full of confidence in Lu Yuguan.
As he was speaking, a slight fluctuation of spiritual power came from the direction of the secret room.
The stone gate swayed slowly, and Lu Yuguan walked out slowly.
He was dressed in a black robe, with his long hair tied up, his face was stern, his eyes were as deep as the abyss, and he exuded an oppressive feeling that was hard to ignore.
Compared with before, the aura seemed to be more condensed.
"President, you finally came out!"
Hongdie hurried forward.
Lu Yuguan nodded slightly, glanced at the crowd, and was surprised to see Jinjiao and Yinjiao pulling at their collars awkwardly.
"Oh, it's rare that you're not wearing a red bellyband today?"
Jinjiao: "You usually wear clothes, why don't you run naked today?"
Lu Yuguan: “…”
Although he couldn't win against them verbally, the long-lost familiar feeling of the language still made him feel at ease.
At this time, the streets outside were already bustling with people. Various cultivators, either in groups of two or three or alone, were all rushing towards the Xuanyu Sect selection site.
Li Chonglin had already arrived at the venue with Miao'er.
As a person with top-grade golden spiritual roots and the blessing of the position of crown prince, he naturally sits in the front row.
Li Ping stood on the other side of the venue, occupying a high position, overlooking everything below the stage.
Looking at his father's face, Li Chonglin had other thoughts.
"How true is what Uncle Li Le said?"
"Father has always wanted to break free from the constraints of the Xuanyu Sect, but now he wants me to join the Xuanyu Sect. What is his plan?"
Miao'er stood obediently beside Li Chonglin.
Although she was not familiar with political schemes and calculations, she was keenly aware of Li Chonglin's tense atmosphere.
Miao'er reached out and tugged at Li Chonglin's sleeve, saying softly, "Your Highness, don't worry too much. It's just a matter of entering the Xuanyu Sect."
"With your highness's aptitude, you will definitely be able to make a name for yourself there."
Li Chonglin lowered his eyes to look at Miao'er and shook his head slightly.
This girl...
How can I understand what he is thinking?
"Let's not talk about this king first, are you ready?"
Li Chonglin asked.
Miao'er said confidently, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Miao'er is now at the ninth level of the Dust Transformation Stage. I think I can become an outer disciple."
"However, if Your Highness becomes an inner disciple, Miao'er may no longer be able to serve Your Highness."
Li Chonglin comforted him, "It's okay, just do your best."
"Ok!"
Miao'er clutched the white jade around her waist, her heart pounding.
Not far away, Bai Xiao also came with the Bai family members.
"See Your Highness."
Bai Xiao bowed.
Li Zhonglin raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite. Master Bai is here today, don't you want to try your luck?"
Bai Xiao replied awkwardly, "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I just brought these guys here, but I still have to stay in charge of the Bai family."
"Besides, I'm already quite old. How can I enter the Xuanyu Sect?"
Li Zhonglin chuckled: "Master Bai, you are joking. With your strength, it won't be difficult to get in."
Bai Xiao quickly waved his hand to decline.
Bai Ming and others followed behind Bai Xiao, looking around, feeling very curious.
"Master Bai, Yuguan..."
Li Chonglin asked in a low voice.
"I don't know about that either," Bai Xiao said, "Ever since he left the Imperial Medical Clinic, he has rarely returned home. I heard from the Qianhua Chamber of Commerce that he is in seclusion."
"Retreat?"
Li Chonglin frowned secretly.
You've clearly lost your cultivation, so why are you still in seclusion?
He had thought it all out. Once he passed the Xuanyu Sect's election, he would bring Lu Yuguan in as an attendant.
Although I can't become a disciple, at least I can sneak in and maybe find a way to restore my cultivation.
Unlike the monks who participated in the selection, the people of Xuanyu Sect were also making intensive preparations.
In the square, the huge spiritual power test column has been debugged and is flashing a faint light.
As long as the cultivator reaches out and touches it, he can accurately detect the candidate's cultivation level and spiritual roots.
The elders in charge of the assessment wore uniform black robes, all with solemn expressions, sitting upright on the platform, holding jade slips in their hands, ready to record the performance of the candidates at any time.
In the rest area behind the square, some inner disciples who were accompanying them gathered together and whispered to each other.
"It's so boring. After coming back from Nanzhou, I have been staying in Longhua Country. I am getting fed up with it!" said a disciple.
"That's right, but if you ask me, the hot pot is still worth a try." Another disciple agreed.
"Hey, Xiao Zhubu said earlier that you should kidnap someone and take him back. How's it going?"
"Don't mention it. We were about to take action. It's all Zhang Luocheng and Song Qingxue's fault!"
"them?"
"Weren't they kicked out of the Xuanyu Sect a long time ago?"
"Who knows? But Xiao Zhubu will also be here for this election, so let him handle it himself."
……
Inside the election venue, the atmosphere grew increasingly solemn. The sunlight shone on the stone slabs of the square, casting a cool glow.
Soon, all the examiners arrived one after another, and the Xuanyu Sect's founding election officially began.
"coming!"
Li Chonglin stared at the detection column and thought to himself.
The examiner in charge of the test was an outer sect elder of the Xuanyu Sect. He looked at the crowd below the stage, and the spiritual power of the Golden Core Stage gathered in his throat.
"Everyone, please line up and go up on stage one by one to have your qualifications checked!"