Six Great Geniuses

"Never underestimate others."

"There is always another sky beyond the sky, and someone greater beyond every person. You've hidden your Martial Soul, but you may not be the only new disciple this year to do so."

Mu Ziqing spoke with gentle admonishment.

"I know, Sister Ziqing. I'll be careful from now on." Xu Hongying stuck out her tongue.

"You know, but you never change."

Mu Ziqing sighed helplessly. Then a thought struck her, and she blurted out, "Xu Hongying, you'll be taking the Initiation Trial soon. Do me a favor and keep an eye out for anyone among this year's new disciples who practices the Nine Swords of the Azure Lotus."

The moment she finished speaking, Mu Ziqing froze.

She hadn't expected herself to ask Xu Hongying to look out for Qin Hao.

"If you don't run into anyone like that, forget it," Mu Ziqing added.

Xu Hongying grinned. "Don't worry, Sister Ziqing. Anything you ask me to do, I'll do two hundred percent!"

"You..." A smile touched Mu Ziqing's lips. "Stay here for the next few days! I happen to have time, so I'll check on your cultivation."

"Huh? Check on my cultivation?"

Xu Hongying blinked, apparently recalling the last time Mu Ziqing had trained her. She shook her head repeatedly. "Sister Ziqing, I have something to do. I'll be going now..."

With that, Xu Hongying dashed down the mountain like a wisp of smoke.

She was terrified Mu Ziqing would make her stay.

The days passed one by one. In the blink of an eye, ten days were gone.

Dong! Dong! Dong! ...

That morning, three long, lingering peals of a bell rang across the sky.

"That bell... The Initiation Trial has begun!"

In the courtyard, Qin Hao stopped practicing his sword. Anticipation flashed in his eyes.

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