Ch7 - Woman’s Face

The side peak of the Xiaoyao outer sect.

Due to the need to deal with the inner sect selection in the past few days, the stewards specially prepared a temporary residence at the outer sect for Lan Jin to rest. 

Shen Xingcong followed behind him and didn’t dare to pronounce half a syllable until they entered the house.

Lan Jin waved his hand, and the lights lit up all around. Shen Xingcong noticed that this place was much bigger than the place where he lived. While looking around, he heard the person in front of him speak.

“Please sit wherever you want.”

Shen Xingcong cupped his hands in salute. Seeing that Lan Jin was still standing, he didn’t dare to move. 

Lan Jin turned around: “Why I’m looking for you this time was related to the inner sect selection. The selection list has been finalized.”

Shen Xingcong nodded in confusion. He didn’t understand why the other person was looking for him because of this matter, and shortly after that, he heard the next sentence.

“You are in it.”

Shen Xingcong: “Oh? Oh!”

He was entirely on guard against Xiao Lin during this period of time, and he completely forgot that this matter of selection was also related to himself.

“However, before the list is officially announced, there are some things I need to confirm in advance.” Lan Jin looked at him, and his tone was still gentle, “Do you remember the selection requirements I said before?”

Shen Xingcong had been asleep for a whole class before, but he woke up at the end. He answered: “Comprehensive evaluations, cultivation, and daily contributions.”

“That’s right.” Lan Jin nodded, “You are at the ninth stage of Qi training, and then combined with your daily contributions, it barely meets the standards. It’s just that…” 

He smiled: “These contributions eliminate some poorly parts, but it’s not enough to be considered.”

Shen Xingcong’s heart tightened.

The Fourth Group was responsible for managing the spiritual field on a daily basis. The higher the cultivation level, the larger the area of the spiritual field was in charge of, and the greater amount of contributions will be handed over each month.

The original owner often pushed the work to Xiao Lin and robbed Xiao Lin’s if the amount wasn’t enough. Was this investigating his clue? 

But he didn’t quite understand.
If he thought there was a problem, removing him from the quota would be fine. Why should he make a special trip to ask him?

Lan Jin: “Was there anything you want to explain?”

“Disciple…”
Shen Xingcong made up his mind, “This disciple knows that he is insufficient and is willing to withdraw from the selection!”
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The room was silent for a few seconds.
After listening to Shen Xingcong’s words, Lan Jin pondered for a moment: “Are you serious?” 

“Yes.” Shen Xingcong cupped his hands, “What Teacher said is right. My amount of contributions is indeed not enough to participate in the selection. From now on, I will devote myself to cultivation and wait for the next opportunity.”

Shen Xingcong was indeed not in a hurry, and his wish to be promoted to the inner sect wasn’t so strong. He had to finish dealing with Xiao Lin’s affairs first.

As for the future, the life span of cultivators will be longer than that of ordinary people. The original owner’s talent wasn’t bad. If he hadn’t been too jealous of his younger brother by doing extreme deeds, he wouldn’t have reached the point he is now. He could take his time.

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Lan Jin looked at him quietly for a while, then smiled and said: “I really find it strange. According to your recent performance, it really doesn’t look like you will seize people’s contributions.” 

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These kinds of people were either geniuses or lazy people. So, he checked on the information for a little bit, and discovered that this person was notorious for his misdeeds, had been detained many times, and the number of contributions didn’t match.
It was only because the comprehensive evaluations barely met the minimum standards that he could be listed on the list.

However, to Lan Jin’s surprise, the other person directly admitted the lack of contributions and voluntarily withdrew from the selection.
The inner sect selection was important for future prospects, and it was also a threshold that separated ordinary people and cultivators. There wouldn’t be any disciples who didn’t care. 

He increasingly felt that Shen Xingcong wasn’t a simple person.

Is his surname Shen?
Lan Jin thought silently in his heart.

Although it wasn’t mentioned in the disciples’ directory. But was it possible that this person has any connection with the Shen family, who has recently gained a lot of fame?
Even though he was thinking about it, Lan Jin didn’t show it on the surface. He only confirmed it a little bit in his sea of ​​consciousness.

“Since you requested it on your own initiative, the quota will be cancelled this time. I will replace the list and postpone it accordingly to the next disciple.” 

Shen Xingcong nodded.

He thought to himself that Lan Jin was really rigorous and serious in doing things. If he stubbornly refused to admit it just now and granted that the other person didn’t say anything on the surface, it would undoubtedly affect how he dealt with him personally in the future.

“…then Teacher, may I leave first?”

Lan Jin nodded: “Go ahead.” 

Shen Xingcong heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that it was really only for this matter. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly thought of something, turned around, and said: “Teacher Lan Jin, can I ask a question?”

Lan Jin: “What’s the matter?”

“Well, I want to ask about my little junior brother,” Shen Xingcong said cautiously, “Is Xiao Lin on the list?”

“This should have been officially announced tomorrow. But…well,” Lan Jin smiled, “After removing your quota, it is exactly Xiao Lin who will be promoted next.” 

Shen Xingcong: !!!

What!?
He couldn’t believe it: “Right, is it Xiao Lin from the Fourth Group? Is it the same name as the one in the same room as me?!”

Seeing him so agitated, Lan Jin felt a little strange: “Yes, I think it should be the same one.”

Shen Xingcong’s heart collapsed.

How could it be so coincidental! He took all precautions with great difficulty to prevent contact between the two. But in the end, he gave away his quota obediently. It’s too late to go back now!

“Teacher Lan Jin.” Shen Xingcong said hurriedly, “My little junior brother…Xiao Lin is only in the first stage of Qi training. Isn’t it a little too hurried?”

Lan Jin: “The cultivation base is for reference only. He is actually quite normal at his age. If he can get into the inner sect successfully and have more resources, he will be able to get twice the result with half the effort in his cultivation.”

Shen Xingcong: “But, but he hasn’t made any progress for a year since he entered the sect. Isn’t he a bit too slow?”

“One year? It is indeed a bit slower than ordinary people.” Lan Jin stroked his chin with his hand, “But he added a lot of your contributions, right? The first stage of Qi training that could be responsible for such a large spiritual field alone shows that there is no waste in the use of spiritual energy. I’m afraid that even I can’t compare to this.”

Nani, even found out where the original owner robbed the contributions from?

No, that’s not the main point. The main point was he mustn’t let Xiao Lin participate in this inner sect selection!

Seeing Shen Xingcong tweak his ears and scratch his cheeks, Lan Jin couldn’t help but wonder: “You didn’t get so agitated when you just gave up your qualifications. Why don’t you want Xiao Lin to be selected for the list?” 

Shen Xingcong: “Because, because of…”

Lan Jin asked softly: “Because of private conflicts?”

“How could? He is my dearest junior brother.” Shen Xingcong laughed, and his eyes shifted around, “I just think the assessment will be dangerous. I’m afraid that junior brother’s first stage of Qi training is still not enough to support his participation in the selection.”

“So that’s how it is.” Lan Jin said with a smile, “You don’t need to worry about this. Elder Jing Xin and many elite disciples will supervise the whole selection process. If one’s life is in danger, they will immediately step forward to stop it. No accident has happened before, so you can rest assured.” 

It was because he knew an accident would happen that he couldn’t rest assured!

It was better to say that it was exactly the thought that there had never been any danger happened before, and only then would you be caught off guard when the crisis arrived. As a result, the supervision was tantamount to decorations and allowing Xiao Lin to find an opportunity to restore his spiritual roots.

Shen Xingcong: “Then what if I say I regret it…”

Lan Jin: “Hmm?” 

Shen Xingcong: “It’s nothing.”

Even if he proposed that he wanted his quota back, Lan Jin would never agree. On the contrary, there will be discord in his heart.

In that case, he could only find another way.

“I know I’m not capable enough, but I’m still worried about my junior brother’s safety.” Shen Xingcong cupped his hands, “Can you let me participate in the supervision together? I promise I will never cause any trouble!” 

Lan Jin paused: “Participate together?”

“Yes. At least I could watch from the side and warn everyone.”

Shen Xingcong said, “Please fulfilled it, Teacher!”

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After being taken to a side house near the spiritual field again, Xiao Lin still couldn’t make out too many emotions.

The sky was already dark, and the room was even darker that no thread of light could pass through. Before he could stand firm, he was pushed ferociously.

“What are you laughing at!?” Yu Mi flew into a rage from shame, “I asked, have you got the evidence!” 

Xiao Lin turned his body around, looked at the distorted face of the cultivator in front of him, and said: “No, I haven’t.”
That answer was an extreme understatement.

Yu Mi gnashed his teeth tightly, feeling that he wasn’t taken seriously by this insignificant boy who was only in the first stage of Qi training. When the anger reached its highest peak, it broke with a poke.
He raised his hand high.

“Pa!”

The volume was so loud that even the disciples standing outside the door on the lookout could hear it clearly, and they couldn’t help being worried. 

“What, what should we do? Do you want to go in and take a look?”

“Forget it. It will probably make Senior Brother Yu Mi displeased again later.”

There was a slight commotion outside the door, but the people inside were as before.

Xiao Lin just tilted his head and then looked back again.
His complexion was fair, and conspicuous red marks immediately showed on his cheeks. 

But Yu Mi couldn’t care about these anymore.

He detested Shen Xingcong. At first, he thought this person was a little fool, and it was only a matter of time before he was driven out. But recently, for some reason, the other person was no longer as incompetent and furious as he used to be. On the contrary, he has made him unbearable enrage time and time again.

Especially this time, that guy somehow got to know Lan Jin. Could it be what those group of disciples had said was true, was it because of the dispute in the classroom before?

Did he say something wrong? 

Lan Jin had a woman’s face, and his figure wasn’t the same as a man’s. His gestures were even more delicate, causing people to have charming associations they shouldn’t have.

Xiaoyao Sect was a large sect. Wasn’t it a disgrace that such a person exists?

It happened that this person took part in the inner sect selection. He would definitely bear grudges at his words and remove him from the list!

Today, Lan Jin showed his goodwill to Shen Xingcong by taking him away from the crowd was the best proof! 

Yu Mi became even angrier in his heart. Looking at the boy in front of him again, whose black pupils were still like stagnant water, he couldn’t see a little bit of reaction. Furthermore, he could see neither fear nor anger.
This appearance was even more like pouring oil on the flames.

“I didn’t notice before.”

Yu Mi suddenly held Xiao Lin’s chin firmly. His tone was sinister and ruthless. 

“Why do you have a woman’s face too?”