"What a shame. Why did they have to be from the Dao Sect..."
"If only they were immortals from the Evergreen Sect or the Jade Void Sect!"
"This year's assessment offers a chance to become a registered disciple of the Evergreen Sect or the Jade Void Sect, but judging by their waist badges... these two immortals are from the Dao Sect. They won't be able to offer us any advice."
"Well, never mind. There are a full twenty places this year. Compared with previous years, our chances have doubled..."
His divine sense spread out.
Chen Yu "heard" these quiet murmurs.
His expression immediately turned puzzled.
All along, the Xia Kingdom had enjoyed the Dao Sect's protection. In exchange, the Xia Kingdom held an assessment every three years, selecting ten people to offer as "tribute" to the Dao Sect as registered disciples. Back then, he himself had become a registered disciple of the Dao Sect through this very route.
But... why did this year's assessment offer places as registered disciples of the Evergreen Sect and the Jade Void Sect?
Had the Xia Kingdom switched sides?
It was possible.
"It seems the Evergreen Sect and the Jade Void Sect have already begun reaping the Dao Sect's holdings."
Chen Yu took a deep breath. Ignoring the young scholars ahead, he was about to continue walking when one of them suddenly stared straight at his face and asked hesitantly, "May I ask, Immortal... are you Chen Yu?"
Hm?
Suddenly hearing someone beside him speak his name, Chen Yu stopped in puzzlement and looked over.
The scholar looked rather unfamiliar. He searched his memories but found no impression of him whatsoever.
"Who are you?"
"Wonderful! It really is you!" The scholar looked excited and delighted. Then, noticing Chen Yu's puzzled expression, he quickly composed himself