Chapter 131 Yu Xiaoshuang's Background

"No, no, no, it shouldn't be..."

Yu Xiaoshuang muttered to herself.

"The Heart-Burning Emotion-Extinguishing Art emphasizes the practitioner's beloved."

"This kid couldn't possibly consider me his beloved, right?"

She shook her head, then stepped out of the line and walked forward alone.

Although the cultivation world had no shortage of anecdotes about Revered Masters and Disciples falling in love, she believed she was usually dignified and composed, never crossing any lines. This kid shouldn't be setting his sights on her.

Yu Xiaoshuang's actions immediately drew the attention of everyone around her. A few men with frivolous expressions and lewd gazes even spoke foul words.

"This woman is quite attractive, but she's only at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment at her age. How does she have the nerve to come for the assessment?"

"Heh, look at her figure. Maybe she wants to use the back door?"

"Use the back door? I think she wants to be back-doored, haha!"

Yu Xiaoshuang's fists clenched involuntarily inside her sleeves, but she ignored them.

As Yu Xiaoshuang passed in front of him, Lin Xiao gave a gentle nod with a faint smile on his lips.

After all the pointing and mocking along the way, facing Lin Xiao's warm smile, Yu Xiaoshuang's heart couldn't help but race, and a blush crept onto her fair face.

She nodded shyly, then walked straight past the line toward the assessment area.

Qin Hao remained unmoved by the others' wanton slander of his teacher.

But seeing his Revered Master show such a shy and gentle demeanor toward Lin Xiao, he felt a surge of rage rush straight to his heart.

The power of the Immortal Vein in his Meridians, which hadn't progressed for a long time, increased once again.

In the next moment, the rage in Qin Hao's eyes was instantly replaced by ecstasy.

"Hmm? It really works!"

Qin Hao's breathing grew heavy, and a sickly curve formed at the corner of his mouth.

"Great! It seems that as long as I deliberately let Revered Master and that fellow Lin Xiao have more contact, the stimulation I receive will be stronger, and the Immortal Vein in my body will awaken faster!"

On the high platform, the Elders and the Deacon Disciples also noticed Yu Xiaoshuang walking slowly toward them.

They looked at each other, all seeing the suspicion in one another's eyes.

Jiahao Academy had strict rules. If there were an exceptionally brilliant Prodigy, they could make exceptions for cutting the line.

But this woman's Bone Age was clearly over thirty, yet her cultivation was only at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Such Aptitude fell far short of the academy's admission standards. Let alone cutting the line, even waiting in line normally would be pointless.

As Yu Xiaoshuang drew closer, a Deacon Disciple finally couldn't hold back.

He frowned and stepped forward impatiently, blocking Yu Xiaoshuang's path.

"What are you doing? Are you blind? Didn't you see everyone waiting in line behind you?"

"If you want to take the assessment, get back in line properly."

Everyone's gaze instantly converged on them.

Realizing that Lin Xiao was watching her, Yu Xiaoshuang showed a rare moment of firmness.

She placed her slender hands calmly behind her back and tilted her face up slightly:

"I am indeed here for an assessment, but it's not the Disciple assessment."

At these words, everyone looked puzzled, wondering what she was up to.

Yu Xiaoshuang looked straight ahead and spoke with a resonant voice:

"I have come this time to apply for the position of Outer Court Elder at your esteemed academy!"

As soon as she finished speaking, waves of mockery erupted from the crowd.

"Only at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment at this age? What can she teach anyone?"

"Hilarious! She's not even qualified to be a Disciple, yet she wants to be an Elder?"

The Deacon Disciple laughed out of anger, his eyes full of disdain.

"Go away! Where did this lunatic come from? She's quite pretty, but it's a pity she's out of her mind."

"This is the recruitment ground of Jiahao Academy, not a brothel or theater for you to seek attention."

"If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being impolite."

Yu Xiaoshuang's red lips curled slightly, and she raised her jade-like hand, revealing a shimmering silver token in her palm.

The token was forged from Deep Sea Sunken Silver, with lightning patterns flowing around it and thunderbolt engravings on the edges.

In the center was a clear azure jade seal, with the ancient and vigorous character 'Yu' standing out prominently, faintly exuding a domineering lightning charm.

Seeing this token, the assessment Elders narrowed their eyes and said in unison:

"This is... the Yu Family's direct lineage token?"

They glanced at each other, all realizing this woman had a significant background.

One of the white-bearded Elders immediately put on a smile, put away his arrogance, and made a respectful gesture for Yu Xiaoshuang to follow.

"This old man was blind and did not know a distinguished guest from the Yu Family had arrived. Please forgive my neglect. Please step into the Inner Hall."

Yu Xiaoshuang put away the token and followed the white-bearded Elder, disappearing from everyone's sight without even glancing at the Deacon Disciple.

The turn of events was so sudden that everyone was dumbfounded, not knowing what had just happened.

Qin Hao felt a surge of secret satisfaction, even straightening his back a bit.

"Teacher is finally willing to use her Family status. It seems I'll have a backer in Jiahao Academy from now on!"

After less than three seconds of joy, Qin Hao's brow suddenly furrowed, and his happiness vanished.

"No, the relationship between Teacher and me cannot be revealed yet."

"That dog Lin Xiao is deep and calculating. If he finds out about the relationship between Teacher and me, he will surely become suspicious."

"Success comes through secrecy. I'll wait until I've completely awakened my Immortal Vein before letting him know."

"When he realizes he's been used by me, the expression on his face will surely be wonderful!"

After this minor interlude, the Outer Court assessment continued.

People were being eliminated continuously.

To pass the assessment, many people even took large amounts of Medicinal Pills that could forcibly increase cultivation but damaged their Foundation.

However, their petty tricks naturally couldn't hide from the assessment Elders.

After all, besides assessing the cultivation and Bone Age of the incoming Disciples, Jiahao Academy also evaluated their Aptitude to see how much room for growth they had.

The line shortened quickly, and it was soon Lin Xiao's turn.

Dressed in white, he walked calmly to the Bone-Testing Mirror.

A red light swept over, and two lines of clear characters quickly appeared on the mirror's surface.

"Bone Age: Nineteen."

"Cultivation: Nascent Soul Late Stage."

The assessment Elders' faces were full of joy.

A Nascent Soul Late Stage under twenty years old—this kind of talent would be at the level of a Young Lord or Saint even in the top powers of the Central Region.

An old man with an immortal air in the center had fiery eyes and spoke with some urgency:

"Young friend, may I ask your name? Which power do you hail from?"

Lin Xiao withdrew his hand and cupped his fists slightly, his tone indifferent:

"Lin Xiao, a mere Loose Cultivator."

A Loose Cultivator who reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage before twenty—no one believed such an answer.

But since Lin Xiao didn't say, they tactfully refrained from prying.

"Young friend, with your Aptitude, you naturally don't need to waste time in the Outer Court. We can recommend you directly to the inner sect."

"What do you think, young friend?"

Hearing this, Qin Hao's heart sank.

"Damn it! Teacher applied to be an Outer Court Elder. If Lin Xiao goes to the inner court, how can I get them to interact!"

Qin Hao was sweating profusely from anxiety, praying frantically in his heart.

"God, please be kind. Don't let him go to the inner court!"

Facing the Elders' enthusiastic invitation, Lin Xiao gave a gentle smile and slowly shook his head.

"I appreciate the Elders' kindness, but I must decline."

"Years ago, my grandfather had mediocre Aptitude and was only an Outer Sect Disciple of Jiahao Academy."

"But he hacked his way through difficulties and underwent countless trials, finally rising to fame and becoming renowned."

"I am untalented, but I also wish to retrace the path my grandfather took!"

Seeing his wish come true once again, Qin Hao became even more convinced that he was the Chosen One!