"Xiao Yan also had some unknown secrets. Otherwise, when he went to the Ghost Realm's territory, the Soul-Bewitching Medicine had been incredibly potent. If he hadn't had some means, Xiao Yan would have fallen there."
"Later, at Cold Pool, he was quite formidable as well. This Xiao Yan..." Mu Feng pondered inwardly.
As soon as the old man atop the tower finished speaking, the plaza fell silent for a moment before bursting into commotion.
The people in the plaza were clearly heatedly discussing who these fifth-grade talents might be.
"Only a hundred newcomers were rated as fourth-grade talents. The chances of being judged a fourth-grade talent are less than one in ten..."
"Brother Ma was rated as a fourth-grade talent. He truly deserves to be called a heaven-blessed genius. We hope Brother Ma will look after us in the future." Beside Xiao Yan's group of three, a short man spoke endlessly. Clearly, he had his own calculations. Before the selection competition had even begun, he already knew how to flatter someone. That alone showed a degree of cleverness.
Brother Ma smiled faintly before saying indifferently, "A fourth-grade newcomer is nothing. I'll still need to work hard in the future and strive for the status of a fifth-grade talent newcomer. By then..."
However, the unconcealed excitement in Brother Ma's voice showed that he quite enjoyed being fawned over and flattered.
As he spoke, he cast an unfriendly glance toward Xiao Yan's group.
His gaze shifted slightly, and he spotted Yue Ru. Brother Ma examined her carefully. Although several women with decent figures had attached themselves to his side, compared to Yue Ru, they were as different as heaven and earth.
Her silky hair cascaded down her back. Her dark eyes flickered slightly, and her captivating smile, combined with her near-perfect figure,