51: Cultivation is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and worldly wisdom!

The pressure of Foundation Establishment eighth level was real, vast, and not in the least bit fake.

Limitless fear instantly engulfed Tian Linger, making her cover her face and tremble, not daring to make another sound.

Only at this moment did she truly realize that the woman before her was absolutely no mere actress!

The Chu family members were also stunned by the strength Bai Zhixuan displayed, but seeing the trembling Tian Linger, the stifling feeling of being mocked earlier was instantly swept away.

Just then, a hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the courtyard, and an old man dressed in a Servant Yard deacon's robe rushed over.

There was still a trace of fine sweat on his forehead, indicating he had come in an extreme hurry.

This person was named Zhao Kun, and he was the Elder of the Servant Yard responsible for managing this guest house area.

He had incidentally overheard a deacon disciple, who had just returned from delivering something to Jade Balance Hall, mention that the family of Jade Balance Hall's Chief Disciple, who was enjoying unprecedented fame, had actually been arranged in the Servant Yard.

He immediately checked the accommodation records, and cold sweat instantly poured down.

The Chu family party had actually been arranged in the most ordinary guest house area under his charge.

Thinking of all the rumors about Chu Feng, Zhao Kun felt his vision go black and almost fainted.

To neglect the family of this esteemed person, how could that be acceptable?

He almost scrambled over, hoping it wasn't too late to make amends.

Zhao Kun rushed into the courtyard and loudly proclaimed.

"Which one is from the Chu family of Qingzhou?"

Chu Yunfeng's throat bobbed, and he immediately stepped forward.

"I am Chu Yunfeng, the Second Elder of the Chu family."

Hearing this, Zhao Kun's face instantly broke into a fawning smile, and he rushed to Chu Yunfeng in three steps, actually bowing in greeting first, his tone respectful to the point of obsequiousness.

"You are Elder Chu, a misunderstanding, truly a huge misunderstanding!

This old man, Zhao Kun, is the managing Elder of this area.

Previously, this old man was truly blind and had no idea that you were actually the family of Chief Chu!"

As he spoke, he cautiously observed Chu Yunfeng's expression.

"I apologize for the grievances you have suffered; please forgive me. This old man will immediately make new arrangements for you all."

The corners of the Chu family members' mouths twitched in unison; when they were previously arranged for accommodation, this Elder had looked down his nose at them and hadn't even given them a proper glance.

This sudden change in attitude, from arrogant to deferential, was like two different people.

Although Chu Yunfeng had anticipated it, hearing Elder Zhao utter the words 'Chief Chu' made him tremble all over.

Everything Lin Yao said was true; their Chu family was about to rise!

At this moment, Tian Linger was struck by lightning and collapsed to the ground.

She didn't know Bai Zhixuan, but she recognized Elder Zhao; it was he who had arranged for them to stay here.

But now, Elder Zhao was so respectful, even fearful, towards Chu Yunfeng.

How could a Utility Disciple command such awe from an outer sect Elder?

"Just now, he said Chu... Chief."

Tian Linger froze in place, her mind a blank.

Only then did Zhao Kun notice Bai Zhixuan at the side.

As his gaze fell upon Bai Zhixuan, his expression suddenly became even more solemn, his back unconsciously bending a few more degrees, and his tone was ten times more respectful than before.

"Chief Bai... Chief Bai, why are you here? Does the Hall Master have any instructions?"

Su Muxue's beloved disciple, her status was far beyond what an ordinary Servant Yard Elder like him could compare to.

Bai Zhixuan's gaze calmly swept over the ashen-faced Tian Linger, finally landing on Zhao Kun.

"Senior Brother Chu Feng knew his family had arrived at the Academy, so he entrusted me to come and escort them to Jade Balance Hall for temporary residence, so they can peacefully participate in the New Student Enrollment Assembly tomorrow."

Tian Linger, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly looked up, her pupils dilated to the extreme.

Chief Bai!

She really was the Chief of Hundred Herbs Courtyard!

A figure like her, personally coming, just to take the Chu family to Jade Balance Hall?

That Chu Feng, whom she thought was only fit to be a Utility Disciple his entire life... had actually become an existence she needed to look up to.

All her previous mockery seemed so ridiculous at this moment.

The next moment, a bone-chilling coldness shot up her spine, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

Having offended the Chu family, even if she entered Tiansheng Academy, would she have an easy time in the future?

Zhao Kun, on the other hand, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad he had arrived in time, otherwise he wouldn't even have had the chance to apologize and make amends.

"Chief Chu is truly thoughtful."

A moment later, the Chu family party followed Bai Zhixuan, passing through the Servant Yard, instantly drawing countless gazes.

The further they walked, the more serene the surrounding environment became, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth permeating the air visibly grew denser.

The Chu family members felt their breathing become much smoother, and their hearts held a bit more anticipation for tomorrow's New Student Enrollment Assembly.

If they could stay and cultivate in the Academy, it would be infinitely better than in Furong Town.

Just as they were about to enter Jade Balance Hall, a person came towards them, none other than Xu Aotian, the Young Master of Qingyun City.

Xu Aotian brushed past the crowd, subconsciously turning his head to look.

"That seems to be the direction to the inner sect."

... The next day.

The Tiansheng Academy New Student Enrollment Assembly officially began, held at the Ten Saints Plaza of the Academy.

The morning sun rose, and golden rays pierced through the clouds, scattering across the plaza, illuminating every white jade floor tile with a shimmering brilliance.

Tens of thousands of young talents from various parts of the Eastern Region gathered here, creating a bustling atmosphere.

These young men and women all had fervent eyes, hoping to seize this opportunity to rise like a dragon, enter Tiansheng Academy, and change their cultivation destiny forever.

On the high platform, the one presiding over the gathering was Elder Jiang Ming of the Servant Yard.

The New Student Enrollment Assembly had always been presided over by him; in previous years, he was arrogant, but this year he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, his forehead even covered with fine beads of sweat.

He occasionally wiped his forehead with his sleeve, not even daring to look directly at the special viewing area in front of him.

This was because, for this New Student Enrollment Assembly, all Ten Yard Heads of the Academy were present!

This was truly an unprecedented first!

In previous New Student Enrollment Assemblys, it was a big deal if one or two Hall Masters occasionally appeared, enough to cause a sensation.

But today, the Ten Yard Heads arrived together, seated on the viewing platform, each exuding an aura as profound as the sea.

Watched by the Ten Yard Heads, Jiang Ming felt that the circulation of his spiritual energy was somewhat sluggish.

As a mere Elder of the Servant Yard, he rarely even saw one Hall Master on ordinary days, yet now he had to preside over the gathering under the gaze of ten Soul Transformation grand cultivators; how could he not be flustered?

He could even hear the pounding of his own heart, almost bursting through his chest.

On the viewing platform, the Ten Yard Heads appeared calm, but in reality, undercurrents surged.

The Hall Master of Mingde Courtyard slightly turned his head and transmitted a question to his personal disciple behind him.

"Wenyuan, is the news accurate? Are Chu Feng's family members really among those at this New Student Enrollment Assembly?"

Wenyuan respectfully bowed, and with a certain expression, transmitted his reply.

"Master, it is absolutely true.

Yesterday, several people witnessed Bai Zhixuan personally going to the Servant Yard guest house and taking a group of people to Jade Balance Hall for accommodation.

If not for that, why would Dean Su so readily come to observe this New Student Enrollment Assembly?"

As he spoke, his gaze subtly flickered towards Su Muxue, the Hall Master of Hundred Herbs Courtyard, whose every frown and smile drew attention.

The Hall Master of Mingde Courtyard nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and a glint flashed in his eyes.

He had long seen that Chu Feng was no ordinary individual, a latent dragon in the abyss who would transform into a dragon upon encountering wind and rain; in the future, even the entire Tiansheng Academy would likely be unable to obscure his brilliant radiance.

It was probably impossible to get Chu Feng to switch to Mingde Courtyard, so he absolutely could not miss this opportunity to recruit his family members.

If he could take his relatives under his wing, wouldn't that indirectly forge a good relationship with Chu Feng?

This investment, in the long run, was immeasurable in value.

Cultivation isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships!

At this point, Wenyuan added another sentence, his voice even lower.

"I heard that among the Chu family members who arrived, there is a young girl named Lin Yao, who is Chu Feng's adopted younger sister, said to be his closest relative."

Upon hearing this, the Hall Master of Mingde Courtyard's eyes suddenly burst forth with a sharp glint, and he declared with certainty.

"This girl must enter my Mingde Courtyard!"

On the other side.

Su Muxue leaned lazily against the back of her chair, a purple silk palace dress outlining her breathtaking figure.

Her gaze shifted, glancing at Bai Zhixuan who stood beside her, and her red lips slightly parted as she transmitted a message.

"Xuan'er, have you found her?"

Bai Zhixuan bowed slightly, her gaze directed towards the Chu family disciples below the stage, and her slender finger subtly pointed towards the young girl in a goose-yellow dress, who was curiously looking around.

"Master, Senior Brother Chu Feng's adopted younger sister is she, named Lin Yao."

A charming and captivating smile, capable of enchanting all beings, curved Su Muxue's lips, and she already had a plan in mind.

Chu Feng had become Hall Master Pei Qingying's Chief Disciple, and he was even living in Jade Balance Hall.

To capture the heart of this precious disciple, and at least make him remember the good deeds of Hundred Herbs Courtyard, she naturally had to use some other methods.

If she could take Lin Yao as her personal disciple and carefully nurture her, then for the sake of this adopted younger sister's cultivation future, wouldn't Chu Feng have to frequently visit Hundred Herbs Courtyard in the future?

Wouldn't this relationship, this connection, be deeply bound then?

Hall Master Pei Qingying seemed to sense something, letting out a cold snort and turning to glance at Su Muxue's determined expression.

Having dealt with Su Muxue for many years, how could she not know what scheme this woman was plotting?

To try and poach her Jade Balance Hall's corner through Lin Yao, dream on!

Chu Feng was her Chief Disciple, the future of her Jade Balance Hall.

Even the adopted younger sister Chu Feng valued should naturally be a person of her Jade Balance Hall; no one else should even think of snatching her!

The other Hall Masters, though not directly conversing, exchanged glances, all tacitly understanding.

The Hall Master of Yan Yang Institute had a fiery temper, his gaze intensely fixed on the stage below.

Although Chu Feng had crippled Zhou Yan, he could only suppress the anger in his heart.

Now that Chu Feng had broken through to the fourth level of Golden Core, his strength even surpassed Xie Wuwang's, and the position of Saint Son would sooner or later be Chu Feng's.

It was better to resolve animosity than to deepen it; he had to quickly ease his relationship with Chu Feng.

After all, this young man's growth momentum was unstoppable, and antagonizing him over a Chief Disciple was by no means a wise move.

This New Student Enrollment Assembly had not even officially begun, yet a faint scent of gunpowder already permeated the viewing platform.

Jiang Ming, on the high platform, under the invisible pressure of the Ten Yard Heads' aura, swallowed with difficulty and, feigning composure, announced.

"Tiansheng Academy, the New Student Enrollment Assembly of the Jiazi cohort, now... begins!"