160: Can you please stop being so narcissistic?

Lu Qianqian followed the sound and found that the Sect Master had arrived at the testing site at some point.

At this moment, she indeed didn't feel very well, so she followed the Sect Master's words and stepped down from the arena.

The Sect Master concernedly handed over a Medicinal Pill, "Take this, it can quickly heal your wounds."

Lu Qianqian had a look of guilt, "Master, I've disgraced you."

The Sect Master smiled, "This is not to be blamed on you. I also didn't expect Jiang Shuwan's strength to be so great, easily crushing you, who are at the fourth level of the Golden Core realm."

"I'm afraid this can no longer be explained by just having good talent. I heard you mention before that these two haven't been cultivating for long, yet their strength has improved by leaps and bounds."

Lu Qianqian was taken aback, "Master, what do you mean?"

The Sect Master said, "I mean, these two should be natural cultivators, and moreover, Children of Luck."

Lu Qianqian repeated the phrase, indicating she didn't quite understand.

The Sect Master smiled and explained, "The world is vast and full of wonders. Within the Dynasty, every few years, some people chosen by Luck appear. These people are called Children of Luck; they are favored by heaven and earth and aided by the world's momentum."

"Therefore, even the people around him will be more or less affected. Jiang Shuwan probably benefited from this as well, which is why her progress was so rapid."

After saying this, the Sect Master looked at Feng Ming and sighed, "It's a pity this old man didn't encounter such a child of luck when I was young, otherwise..."

Mid-sentence, the Sect Master paused and looked at Lu Qianqian, "I heard that your elder sister is close to him, and you even call him brother-in-law?"

Lu Qianqian nodded; that was indeed the case.

The Sect Master said happily, "Silly girl, that's a good thing! Especially for you, you can completely use this relationship to have more contact with Feng Ming."

"Not only can he give you some pointers, but maybe you can also use his Luck to let your strength grow rapidly."

Hearing this, Lu Qianqian looked dazed, but the Sect Master nodded seriously.

Seeing that the Sect Master wasn't joking, Lu Qianqian fell into deep thought, yet she was somewhat hesitant.

She had witnessed Jiang Shuwan's progress.

She had also witnessed Feng Ming's progress in strength.

Initially in Liumian Prefecture, she looked down on Jiang Shuwan's strength, and similarly looked down on Feng Ming's strength.

But Feng Ming had, right before her eyes, easily defeated the assassin sent by the Huangfu Family—someone even she wasn't confident in dealing with.

If it was shock back then, then everything that happened afterward made her envious.

Not only was Feng Ming's strength improving rapidly, but Jiang Shuwan's speed was not lacking either.

Especially since Feng Ming was very attentive to both Jiang Shuwan and her sister, how could she not be moved, and how could she not be envious?

But would it really be useful for her to go to Feng Ming? Was it truly that simple?

While the two were chatting, it was Feng Ming's turn to take the stage.

On the arena stage.

When Huangfu Jing saw Feng Ming, his heart immediately leapt into his throat; no one knew Feng Ming's strength better than he did.

Because of this, seeing Feng Ming step onto the stage, his entire nerves tightened.

Feng Ming looked at Huangfu Jing and smiled, "Senior Brother, are you ready?"

Huangfu Jing swallowed hard and didn't speak, but Huangfu Rui on the side started shouting.

"What are you standing there for? Beat him up!"

The crowd below the stage was buzzing with discussion.

"Does Feng Ming have a chance of winning against Senior Brother Huangfu?"

"I think the chances are slim. Senior Brother Huangfu is at the fourth level of the Golden Core, while Feng Ming has only just broken through. He definitely can't win."

"I think so too. Fortunately, Feng Ming is fighting Huangfu Jing. If it were Huangfu Rui, that would be bad."

"Wait, is something not right?"

"No?"

Just then, Feng Ming's gaze turned toward Huangfu Rui, and he spoke calmly, "Senior Brother Huangfu, what's wrong? Are you still not coming up?"

Huangfu Rui was stunned, "Me?"

Feng Ming nodded, "That's right, it's you."

Actually, Feng Ming had originally intended to confuse the two and have Huangfu Jing do the test with him.

But he noticed Elder Pan's expression on the stage was off, as if he was about to speak and correct them, so he proactively called out to Huangfu Rui.

Huangfu Rui was completely bewildered.

Wasn't the one fighting Feng Ming supposed to be Huangfu Jing?

How did it become him?

"Huangfu Rui, you've exceeded the time limit and have been reluctant to come up, even trying to swap people at the last minute. If so, I'll have to announce that you've forfeited the test."

Both Huangfu Rui and Huangfu Jing were dumbfounded.

Holy shit.

Feng Ming, with his mouth full of nonsense, actually tricked them.

"I'm coming, I'm coming right now."

Huangfu Rui had finally gotten a chance to openly teach Feng Ming a lesson and was naturally unwilling to miss it.

He immediately rushed onto the arena stage.

Huangfu Jing, however, breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Great, finally he didn't have to lose to Feng Ming in front of so many people and make a fool of himself.

As he stepped down, he brushed past Huangfu Rui, who was about to go up.

Huangfu Jing warned with concern, "Big brother, be careful."

"Hmph, do you think I'm as cowardly as you? I've finally found an opportunity; this time I will definitely teach Feng Ming a lesson."

Seeing his high spirits, Huangfu Jing sighed in his heart. Forget it, some losses have to be experienced personally to be understood.

If one were to ask whose name was currently the most resonant in Qingyang City, it would undoubtedly belong to Feng Ming.

First, he entered Qingyang City in a high-profile manner, then on that same day, he spent a huge sum at the Hua Clan Merchant House to buy the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation.

Then he had a high-profile Breakthrough, which triggered a natural phenomenon.

Yesterday, he donated a Spirit Gathering Formation to the Lingxiao Sect.

Setting aside the sheer number of events, any one of these alone would be enough to make him famous.

Moreover, since they were all focused on him, Feng Ming's appearance on the stage immediately drew a large crowd of onlookers.

Thinking he was going to fight Huangfu Jing, the opponent had unexpectedly changed to Huangfu Rui in the blink of an eye.

Those who were initially glad for Feng Ming were suddenly filled with sympathy for him.

Huangfu Jing's strength was ultimately a bit lacking, but Huangfu Rui was different; the former was only at the second level of the Golden Core, but the latter was a genuine powerhouse at the eighth level of the Golden Core.

After stepping onto the stage, Huangfu Rui prepared himself, waiting for Feng Ming to make a move so he could teach him a good lesson.

This was also because he still had some remaining rationality, knowing that this was a Baseline Test and not a duel.

Otherwise, Huangfu Rui would have long since rushed over to beat Feng Ming and take revenge for stealing his wife.

Yet, Feng Ming stood on the arena stage without making any move.

The onlookers' patience wore thin, and not seeing Feng Ming make a move, they were suddenly confused.

"Why hasn't he made a move yet?"

Huangfu Rui was already becoming impatient.

Feng Ming, however, seemed to be in deep thought, his finger on his face, wondering about something.

In Huangfu Rui's eyes, this scene was purely showing off.

He couldn't stand it at all.

Fine, he wasn't as handsome as Feng Ming, but he had strength! Lu An'an's choice of Feng Ming was definitely a mistake.

The observing Disciples also grew impatient and asked directly, "Junior Brother Feng, what are you doing? Why haven't you started?"

"Exactly, we've been waiting for ages; there are still people queuing behind you!"

"I admit you're a tiny bit good-looking, but can we not be so narcissistic?"

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