Qiao Yushu and his nephew stared blankly as the director's figure disappeared into the distance.

Then, Qiao Hongxi recalled the director's instructions to him just now, and his previously stunned eyes gradually lit up with a strange gleam.

"Heh heh, Uncle, it seems our chance has come?"

Qiao Yushu turned his head, his eyes full of surprise as he looked at Qiao Hongxi, speaking excitedly and eagerly.

"Hmm, I know that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow recently wants to attack Qinling and make this famous mountain the base of our organization. From what the director said just now, it seems there was a setback on the front line, which means all the God Realm experts from the martial arts schools will be deployed there. This is indeed our golden opportunity..."

Qiao Hongxi, although somewhat exhilarated, still managed to maintain his composure as he spoke.

But in his heart, he was extremely excited!

Because he clearly knew that the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow had recently accumulated enough resources to rise completely, making frequent moves. On one hand, they are preparing to attack the famous Qinling, and on the other, they continue recruiting talents, including Alchemists and other special talents.

Therefore, when the Qiao Clan learned of this news, they wanted to secure more examination slots, so that more of the Qiao Clan's descendants could participate. If even one of them successfully passed the examination and became one of the very few Alchemists or some special talent, their Qiao Clan would greatly benefit.

However, Qiao Hongxi also understood that the director responsible for the Rong City examination had a rather rigid personality, and trying to bribe him for help might be very difficult and likely unsuccessful.

So, he came here anyway, just to give it a try with reluctance.

But unexpectedly, his attempt coincided perfectly with the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow's setback at Qinling, causing the director to hurry away upon receiving the news to contact people, and he happened to meet himself at the door, handing over the job of conducting the test to him...

Doesn't that mean, he can decide how many slots his family gets?

Although if discovered by the Great Xia Martial Pavilion, his outcome would be dire, but if he's careful, it shouldn't be discovered...

As the saying goes, "The timid starve to death, the bold eat their fill." This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was something Qiao Hongxi did not want to miss!

...

In the Great Xia Martial Pavilion's rest area.

After leaving the office building, Guo Songlin suppressed his anger and nausea, his face somewhat gloomy, and found Mu Jinyu and the other three.

"What's wrong? Your face looks terrible!"

Cai Zhengyan saw Guo Songlin coming over, but his face looked very unpleasant, causing her heart to thump as she felt a bad premonition and couldn't help asking with concern.

"Hmm?"

Mu Jinyu also turned his gaze toward Guo Songlin. Seeing his expression, akin to having swallowed a live rat, he wondered if Guo Songlin had been troubled and if Cai Zhengyan and the other two's examination qualifications had been canceled.

If that's the case... he wouldn't take it lying down!

He must demand an explanation from the person in charge!

"It's nothing, ran into a disgustingly annoying guy, wanted to beat him up, but the martial arts school doesn't allow private fights, which annoyed me greatly."

Guo Songlin casually explained, not wanting to mention Qiao Yushu further, feeling it would only make him even more disgusted.

After speaking, his face eased somewhat. He then sat beside them, turned to Mu Jinyu, and said, "I just spoke with the director in charge of this examination, told him about your strength, and he agreed to let you join the examination as well. As for your personal information, he will have someone collect it."

After a pause, Guo Songlin added, "Of course, rest assured, this is an extra slot and won't take up the slots for Sister Cai and the others, so you don't need to worry about that..."

"Hmm?!" Mu Jinyu was momentarily taken aback at these words, and then with a helpless expression, he explained:

"Why did you get me a slot? I really don't need it. When I said that earlier, I wasn't humblebragging to reassure Sister Cai and the others; I genuinely don't need it, even if you had five slots, I wouldn't take one..."

Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, Guo Songlin's face immediately darkened again, his once slightly relieved expression turning even grimmer.

He had tried hard to smooth over his relationship with Mu Jinyu and had even plucked up the courage to plead with the director, who eventually agreed to give him a chance, yet this guy didn't appreciate it?

Was this all just his unrequited efforts all along?

Cai Zhengyan quickly signaled to Mu Jinyu with her eyes and said, "Little Mu, how can you say that? Little Guo is trying to help you out of kindness. If it weren't for me asking him to help get you another slot, do you think he would go to such lengths for you?"

"Sorry, my tone was indeed off just now. In truth, I am very grateful for your help, Brother Guo."

Having heard Cai Zhengyan's words, Mu Jinyu realized that his explanation indeed came off poorly, so he explained further: "It's just that I already have other commitments, so it's truly impossible for me to join the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow."

"What organization? No matter if it's the Wudang Sect or the Shaolin Temple, could it possibly be stronger than the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow?" Guo Songlin scoffed.

Mu Jinyu replied, "Dragon King Hall."

Cai Zhengyan, Yang Chao, and He Jingting exchanged confused looks, feeling unfamiliar with this organization.

After all, they were just ordinary people, and such matters were beyond their reach.

However, Guo Songlin had a vague sense of familiarity with the name Dragon King Hall, as if he had heard it somewhere before, though he couldn't recall it immediately.

'It probably isn't some big organization either…'

Guo Songlin lightly shook his head, dismissing any further thoughts about Dragon King Hall's background.

"Never heard of that piddly organization. Regardless, I'm telling you now, I've already submitted your slot. Even if you really wish to stay with that broken organization indefinitely, it's irrelevant to me, but you must attend the examination now, or I won't be able to explain to the director..."

Guo Songlin looked at Mu Jinyu with meaningful eyes, emphasizing each word deliberately.

Cai Zhengyan, along with Yang Chao and He Jingting, also began to persuade Mu Jinyu.

"Alright then, I understand..."

Mu Jinyu heard Guo Songlin refer to the Dragon King Hall as just a broken organization and shook his head slightly, finding it both amusing and frustrating.

Unbelievably, in the eyes of ordinary people, the Dragon King Hall had no presence, while the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, which initiated the nationwide Martial Cultivation plan, is seen as the canonical official organization to them?

Moreover, Guo Songlin's words were quite clear: he had already reported his strength and background to the director, so if he didn't participate in the examination and directly left, Guo Songlin wouldn't be able to account for it when the director inquired. Therefore, even if he doesn't want to join the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, he has to participate and then perform poorly, leading the director to give up.

Mu Jinyu thought internally—fine, I'll participate. Just worried that when that director eventually digs up his identity, he might be too scared to come forward.

Time slowly went by.

Finally, it was two in the afternoon, and the examination was about to begin.

Over a hundred people sitting in the resting area began to rise one by one, following the martial arts school students who brought them, moving toward a large martial arts hall.

"Alright, time's about up; we should get ready for the test."

At this moment, Qiao Hongxi came forward, holding a list, speaking slowly.

Seeing the somewhat bewildered and confused gazes from the students, he chuckled and explained: "The headquarters had a matter arise, and just like the pavilion master, the director departed for Qinling. Before leaving, he assigned me to oversee this examination!"

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