This Child's Vision Exceeds Even This Old Man's Expectations

Within the martial arts formation, Ning Zhuo fell into deep thought.

"From Qing Huangzi's intentions, he wanted to cancel the Xingyun Minor Trial outright and hand the inheritance to me."

"Though that would save trouble, what I would truly gain would be far less than under the original plan."

"Without the Xingyun Minor Trial, there would be no first place. And that was something I could have obtained in the first place."

He now held a Stone Token. If he took first place three more times, he could exchange it for a token of a higher rank.

Since Ning Zhuo had already decided to act prominently, he would not hesitate here.

"I need to seize every chance to take first place and widen the gap between myself and the others!"

"And beyond first place, I must also pay attention to my reputation."

"Many people are watching me now. If this Xingyun Minor Trial were suddenly canceled, some might spread slanderous rumors out of jealousy."

"That will not do!"

In the righteous path, a good reputation was exceedingly important.

Ning Zhuo understood that point better than anyone.

Having thought it through, Ning Zhuo began writing his reply.

Not long after, Qing Huangzi received the letter and immediately read it with his divine sense.

Esteemed Senior Qing Huangzi:

Your letter has arrived, filling me with equal shock and gratitude! I, this humble junior, of meager cloth and insignificant standing, what virtue or ability do I possess to receive your exceptional favor and be entrusted with your mantle? As I read your splendid words, every character fell into my heart like jade, every sentence rang like a great bell awakening the soul. You perceived subtleties hidden from sight and mistakenly praised this junior's foolish deeds; your earnest expectations were warmer still than spring