Next came the second test. It was also a runestone, only much larger than the one used to test age. At its very center was a recessed hollow, radiating blue rune-light, into which one could place a hand.
"Daoist Friend Lin Qi, place your hand inside. The runestone's power will automatically enter your body and detect exactly how many kinds of Dao Intent you possess. You need only refrain from resisting," said the guiding white-robed elder with a smile.
"No problem." Lin Qi placed his hand into the hollow.
In only a short while, the runestone blossomed with light.
"Two kinds of Dao Intent." The guiding white-robed elder hurriedly said, "Congratulations, Master. If Lin Qi wishes to join the Daoist sect mountain gate, it is likely a sure thing."
"That is good." Venerable Yifeng stroked his beard, a smile spreading across his face.
Lin Qi was beside himself with joy. Xu Fei's face revealed a hint of provocation as he turned his gaze toward Xu Hong. The meaning in his eyes could not have been clearer: Could the so-called talent you selected reach this level?
Xu Hong's expression was somewhat unsightly. Yang Chen looked young, but who could say for certain how old he truly was? If he failed the test later, would that not be embarrassing?
Yang Chen, however, remained calm. Only when he looked at the runestone that tested Dao Intent did a trace of curiosity appear in his eyes.
This runestone for testing Dao Intent was far more advanced than those he had seen before. It could actually project its power outward and directly enter the human body to detect the quantity of Dao Intent.
That meant he would have to put more thought into faking it.
As for the third test, Lin Qi's result was unexpectedly