Cai Zhuoxia seemed used to such situations. She returned the salute and said, "I am Cai Zhuoxia of the Cai Family of Luyang, here to take part in the selection. Has anyone else from my Cai Family arrived?"
"The Cai Family of Luyang?" The young girl frowned slightly, thought for a moment, then said, "As far as I know, only two people from the Qingyang Cai Family have come. I have not heard of any Cai Family of Luyang!"
"I see!" Cai Zhuoxia's face was full of disappointment as she nodded somewhat blankly.
"And this... fellow Daoist? Is he also from the Cai Family of Luyang? Is he here for the selection as well?" The young girl ignored Cai Zhuoxia's dejection and glanced at Xiao Hua.
"Oh, I am Xiao Hua, a Rogue Cultivator. I am also here for the selection!" Xiao Hua hurriedly cupped his hands in reply.
"A Rogue Cultivator? Taking part in the selection?" The young girl froze, visibly startled.
"What? Rogue Cultivators... cannot participate?" Xiao Hua's heart skipped a beat, and he hastily asked.
The young girl seemed to realize her lapse. Her face reddened slightly as she repeatedly waved her hands. "No, no! This selection... never said Rogue Cultivators were not allowed to participate! It is just... in past selections, there were Rogue Cultivators every time. But this time... since the requirement is Qi Cultivation fourth layer or above, there has not been a single Rogue Cultivator! Fellow Daoist Xiao is the first! That is why I was surprised!"
Xiao Hua was first taken aback, then understood. Previously, there had been no requirement for cultivation; those at the first or second layer of Qi Cultivation could all come. Rogue Cultivators generally had lower cultivation, and the cultivators who came for the selection would certainly not