It's no exaggeration to say that the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect has always been a place where quality is paramount, even if it means having fewer members than accepting inferior ones.
Let alone the True Disciple, almost none of them are weak, even among the disciples within the peak.
Whether in terms of ability or talent, they are all exceptional.
Their future achievements are limitless.
But what about Fang Yun'er?
Her talent has almost reached its limit, not to mention... no one knows whether she has overdrawn her already limited talent, or how far she can go in the future.
The Great Emperor?
Ancient Emperor?
Does the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect lack someone like this?
Not to mention the Thearch Realm, there are quite a few even at the Saint Realm.
The Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect doesn't need Fang Yun'er.
Elder Gong offered his judgment with an almost cold indifference.
Faced with the strange looks from the crowd, Fang Yun'er slightly parted her lips, but in the end, she helplessly lowered her eyes.
Could she say that she never intended to go to the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect in the first place?
However, at this moment, such words would likely be interpreted as stubbornness and bravado. Besides, she had no way to speak, so she could only respond with silence.
A warm hand grasped hers, and Fang Linlin's worried eyes met hers.
Facing her friend, Fang Yun'er forced a smile and slowly shook her head.
She genuinely didn't care.
From the very beginning, her only request was to save her mother.
The target has now been exceeded.
all is well.
No problem at all.
On the stands, Elder Gong stepped back a few paces, and the Fang Household patriarch coughed twice before taking over the conversation.
"... This Lineage assessment has now concluded. Next, I will announce the rewards for the top-ranking members."
"The last two hundred will each receive a bottle of Qi Transformation Pill and one Soul Stabilizing Pill..."
From back to front.
In the past, this would have been the most anticipated part for all the Fang Household members.
However, although the atmosphere among the crowd was still high, it had completely lost its initial liveliness. A very strange emotion flowed among them, which was difficult to explain and describe.
After the awards ceremony concluded, the higher-ups withdrew, leaving only the collateral and direct descendants behind.
As their eyes met, they both saw a hint of eagerness in their gazes.
The Lineage assessment not only determines the allocation of Lineage resources, but also whether they stay in the main branch or return to a collateral branch.
The winners in the assessment, let alone first place, even those who rank tenth or twentieth, will be fiercely sought after by various factions.
Even Fang Zhenyu, a loser, has many loyal followers surrounding her because of her talent and the opportunity to enter the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect.
One by one, they extended olive branches to Fang Zhenyu, offering their own terms in an attempt to win her over.
But strangely enough, Fang Yun'er, who ranked tenth, was almost alone.
Apart from Fang Linlin and Fang Yu, she stood silently in place, all alone, as if she had become invisible, as if she didn't exist at all on the field.
But she wasn't invisible.
Fang Yun'er could still feel the gazes of the crowd passing over her, but no one stopped.
after all...
Almost everyone knew that Fang Yun'er had no potential.
There would be no future.
Even if she's showing great strength now, what's the use?
Which of their old servants and guards didn't demonstrate Fang Yun'er's strength?
What does age difference matter?
Even if Fang Yun'er were given more time, could she really turn things around?
Does she really have a future?
That's impossible.
Surrounded by the crowd, Fang Zhenyu's gaze wandered as she looked towards Fang Yun'er's location. When she saw that Fang Yun'er was surrounded by empty space and no one else was around, she couldn't quite describe how she felt.
Is it joy?
She breathed a sigh of relief, as if this would prove that she was still more valuable than Fang Yun'er.
Or perhaps... it's some kind of vague and ambiguous disappointment?
Fang Zhenyu pursed her lips, suppressing all the thoughts in her mind.
She forced a smile.
I should be happy, right?
After all, even if you have the ability, so what?
In this world, what matters most in the end is talent. If you have talent, you are destined to have strength in the future, but strength does not necessarily equate to talent.
Thinking this, she slowly exhaled.
Just now...
We're getting a little anxious.
No rush.
No rush.
So what if I can't beat Fang Yun'er right now?
Falling behind is only temporary.
She's qualified for the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect! Fang Yun'er, was not selected!
No matter how many eyes she has, she can't compare to me.
Given time, surpassing Fang Yun'er would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?
Her talent is far beyond Fang Yun'er can compare to!
The gap between seven and three will only widen over time.
Even if Fang Yun'er comprehended the Sword Intent, so what?
Sword Intent is not omnipotent.
The next time they meet, she will definitely trample Fang Yun'er under her feet!
" Yun'er..."
Fang Linlin spoke softly, pondering how to soothe Fang Yun'er's wounded heart.
Although she wasn't selected either, she didn't feel that Yun'er was the same as her at all.
How can you even compare them?
She went up and played one match, and lost.
The defeat was utterly decisive and clean.
Fang Linlin was well aware of her own limitations.
But Yun'er fought with all her might; she's so strong, how could she...?
However, before she could utter any words of comfort to Fang Yun'er, a shadow was already cast beside them.
Then came an annoying sound.
" Yun'er."
The young man lowered his voice slightly, which he thought was very magnetic, causing Fang Yun'er to frown subconsciously. When she looked up, her face instantly turned cold.
That was the young master of the second branch of the Fang Household. Ever since the marriage proposal incident, she had paid attention to him a few times, and now, seeing him arrive, her eyes were filled with even more disgust.
Unfortunately, she couldn't speak and could only let that person do as they pleased.
"Don't be sad, Yun'er. Staying in the Fang Household isn't a bad thing." Fang Hong chuckled, revealing what he thought was a charming smile.
He completely ignored Tong Xin behind him, only looking at Fang Yun'er with his affectionate eyes and chuckling softly.
My previous suggestion remains valid, and I hope you will consider it carefully.
"As far as I know, you didn't have a good time in Jinglan City before. Now that Fang Zhenyu has entered the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect, your and your mother's status in Jinglan City will only become more precarious. Even if you did well in this assessment... I think you should be aware of that in your heart."
Fang Yun'er's expression remained unchanged.
She knew for certain that Fang Hong was telling the truth.
Even if she wins first place this time, being left behind by the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect is already a huge embarrassment.
Fang Zhenyu, the little princess of Jinglan City who has always targeted her, not only has the talent of seven Divine Mark, but has also successfully entered the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect. In the future, even if she and her mother are not expelled from Jinglan City, they will still not have a good life.
The best outcome might be being ignored.
But who said she had to stay in Jinglan City to the death?
She could easily settle her mother down, with Uncle Li protecting her, and she herself could wander the world with her master without any problem.
She wasn't afraid.
Fang Hong didn't know what Fang Yun'er was thinking. Seeing that Fang Yun'er didn't seem to refuse, he thought that his words had moved her, so his smile widened and he added fuel to the fire.
He spoke with deep emotion.
" Yun'er, my feelings for you are genuine."
"If you agree, I will also take care of your mother from now on."
"And... if you're willing, I can even offer you the position of my principal wife."
He offered what he considered to be the greatest sincerity.
He was filled with smug satisfaction, believing that Fang Yun'er would definitely agree.
after all...
He's the legitimate son of the second branch of the family.
Who could refuse to be his legal wife?
Nobody's here!