[Muye Hall, the meeting place of the Mu Family.]
[This is your first time entering Muye Hall, and you feel a bit nervous.]
[Fourth Elder Mu Shenghuan rings the Mu Ming Bell of Muye Hall.]
["Clang, clang, clang..." The sound of the Mu Ming Bell ripples outward.]
[It is said that this Mu Ming Bell is one of three magical treasures left behind by the ancestor of Muye Mountain, and you guess its grade must be above the Spirit Tier.]
[Soon, a group of elders arrives one after another in front of Muye Hall.]
[Your parents spot you at a glance, come to your side, and ask what has happened.]
[You inform your parents that you participated in the Clan Competition and won first place.]
[Your father laughs wildly, his face seemingly plastered with "As expected of my son!", and he feels proud of you.]
[In a moment, all six great elders arrive. Together with your father, the clan leader, there are a total of seven elders.]
[They are: Grand Elder Mu Shengquan, in charge of the Elder Hall.]
[Second Elder Mu Shengfa, presiding over the Punishment Hall.]
[Third Elder Mu Shengda, guarding the Scripture Pavilion.]
[Fourth Elder Mu Shenghuan, managing the Internal Affairs Hall.]
[Your father, Mu Shengtian, ranks fifth and holds the position of clan leader.]
[Sixth Elder Mu Shengshi, head of the External Affairs Hall.]
[Seventh Elder Mu Shengli, head of the Finance Hall.]
[And the only elder with a different surname, your mother, head of the Pill Hall.]
[For your sake, the six elders of the five halls and one pavilion have actually all gathered!]
[Grand Elder Mu Shengquan takes the lead in asking, "Fourth Brother, what is the meaning of ringing the Mu Ming Bell to summon us here?"]
[Fourth Elder does not beat around the bush, sighing with emotion, "Our clan is about to rise!"]
[Such an ambiguous answer leaves the rest of the elders completely confused; only your parents and Third Elder understand.]
[A year ago, Third Elder had already learned of your cultivation in the Scripture Pavilion, and it gave him quite a fright at the time.]
[Thinking that some old monster had seized your body through possession, he had specifically observed you in secret for over a month.]
What? Third Elder observed me in secret for a month? Mu Xingqi only feels a chill run down his back, instinctively glancing out the window.
Who knows, Third Elder that old fox might be hiding somewhere watching him right now!
It seems he is still too careless. Fortunately, this time it is just his own family's elder; if it were some people harboring malicious intentions, he would be done for.
I must be more mindful in the future... Mu Xingqi mutters to himself.
[However, after Third Elder finally confirms that you are fine, he returns with peace of mind.]
[Of course, the elders are not fools; naturally, they see you standing beside Fourth Elder all this time, and immediately look at you one after another.]
[In their eyes are doubt and incomprehension, as well as excitement and gratification.]
[Fourth Elder continues, "That's right! It's this child."]
[He turns his head to look at you, "Child, state your cultivation level!"]
[You are startled by the Fourth Elder's overly dramatic performance, and think to yourself, Why is this old fellow so chuunibyou, looking even more like a transmigrator than myself?]
[Seeing the gazes cast from all around, you have no choice but to bite the bullet and speak up, "Junior Mu Xingqi, Eighth Layer of Qi Refining cultivation..."]
[At this moment, you look very much like an elementary school student forced onto the stage to perform, feeling both ashamed and helpless.]
["Eighth Layer of Qi Refining!" The group of elders is shocked. You must know that among the seven elders, only five are at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.]
["Good... This child has promising prospects for Foundation Establishment in the future." The Grand Elder strokes his beard with a face full of smiles and praises you.]
[Fourth Elder looks at you triumphantly and speaks, "Child, tell them your age again!"]
[You find that this Fourth Elder seems to especially enjoy playing the mystery like this and then heavily acting cool, and you express your speechlessness.]
[Like an elementary school student, you raise your head and say, "Junior is thirteen this year..."]
["Thirteen... Keep working hard, future Foundation Establishment..." The Grand Elder was originally quite calm, but after reacting, he immediately exclaims in shock, "What?! Thirteen years old?"]
["Child, look into this old man's eyes! You aren't being fooled by that old thing Fourth Elder, are you?" The Grand Elder is suspicious.]
[Fourth Elder immediately responds, "Big Brother, you're in the wrong here. Would I use major clan matters to hoax you? Am I that kind of person?"]
[The Grand Elder uses spiritual power to probe, and can easily know your bone age.]
["Only thirteen indeed!" The Grand Elder's face is full of disbelief.]
["Thirteen-year-old Eighth Layer of Qi Refining!?" "This truly is Heaven blessing our clan!" The elders discuss animatedly one after another.]
[Upon learning that your parents are the clan leader and the head of the Pill Hall, the elders cast envious gazes toward the two of them one after another.]
[After discussing among themselves, the elders take a Heavenly Dao Oath one after another and decide to inform the ancestor of your situation.]
[Which is actually your grandfather.]
[You are brought by the group of elders to your grandfather's closed-door seclusion cave mansion.]
[You came here in your past life, so you are familiar with it.]
[Your grandfather is also startled by this array, thinking that someone has attacked the mountain gate.]
[Upon learning of your situation, however, he becomes even less calm.]
[Thirteen-year-old Eighth Layer of Qi Refining—your grandfather has only heard that the heirs of some major powers possess such astonishing talent, right?]
[Upon learning that you are his own biological grandson, your grandfather is even more overjoyed.]
[You obtain a Yellow Grade High Rank Spirit Replenishing Pill from your grandfather!]
[Your grandfather directly confers upon you the title of Young Clan Leader!]
[The elders naturally have no objections.]
[Of course, your grandfather says that the fact you are now the Young Clan Leader cannot be spread abroad yet.]
[At least wait until you break through to Foundation Establishment before holding the conferment ceremony.]
[You gladly accept your grandfather's proposal.]
[You still understand the logic of trees standing tall in a forest are battered by the wind.]
[Your grandfather is even more satisfied with you.]
[Your grandfather gives you the authority of the Young Clan Leader: you can freely enter and exit any floor of the Scripture Pavilion, you are given a bottle of Yellow Grade High Rank Qi Gathering Pills every year, and you can come to him at any time to ask questions regarding cultivation...]
[This treatment is even better than that of the elders!]
[One month later, you consume the Yellow Grade High Rank Spirit Replenishing Pill.]
[The still-raging spiritual power wreaks havoc within your body, but with your experience, you quickly suppress it.]
[ With the aid of the medicinal power, you touch the bottleneck of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining!]
[You attempt to break through, but unfortunately lack sufficient stamina, and the breakthrough ultimately ends in failure.]
[You feel a deep sense of regret.]
[In June of the second year, you attempt the breakthrough once again, and it still ends in failure.]
[You feel somewhat gloomy, but the brave advance courage deep in your heart makes you gather momentum once more.]
[In August of the second year, you successfully cultivate the Water Flowing Steps and Fire Snake Technique to Major Accomplishment!]
[In the same month, you come to the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion and select the Spirit Tier Low Grade offensive spell Water Dragon Fist to cultivate.]
[Because your realm cannot be improved, you spend more time honing your spells.]
[In October of the second year, you learn that your grandfather and the Wang Family Ancestor have discovered a secret realm. Knowing that this is a conspiracy by the Wang family, you find your grandfather.]
[You inform your grandfather that he cannot go to the secret realm, and likewise say you had a nightmare about the future.]
[Your grandfather chooses to believe you and gives up the intention of going to the secret realm.]
[Upon learning of this, the Wang Family Ancestor specifically finds your grandfather and ultimately leaves behind harsh parting words: "I hope the Mu family won't regret your decision today!"]
[Your life returns to peace once more, until someone finds you...]
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