Final Assessment

Ren Han was taken aback upon hearing this, and couldn't help but think to himself, "I thought they had discovered my rebirth, but now it seems that it's alright, after spending more than a month together."

He had also learned quite a bit about Qixia Temple Qixia Temple. He had heard from several instructors there that there weren't many people who went there and that things were simple.

Meanwhile, at the other courtyard, everything was decided by the head of the courtyard, Qixia Daozi.

Moreover, the prerequisite for doing anything is to let the sect, or rather this Daoist, see his value. Only then will he be aware of his own worth and will he not hide his shortcomings in cultivation. The only thing he dares not reveal or tell anyone is his rebirth.

At this moment, Su Yao's voice came from the head of the table again:

"What's wrong? Did you encounter any difficulties on the mountain?"

Upon hearing this, Ren Han quickly realized what was happening and bowed, saying:

"Master, I dare not presume. I was merely momentarily lost in thought. Having been on the mountain for over a month, I have been struck by the kindness and compassion of everyone, from you, the five instructors, to my two senior uncles, Golden Court and Mount Lao."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao first laughed loudly, then waved his hand to indicate that Ren Han didn't need to be nervous, and then said slowly:

"Ren Han, although our Qixia Temple has few disciples, we are harmonious among them. Your somewhat aloof nature is not a big deal. After all, each cultivator has their own innate talents and nature. Our sect never forces its disciples to go against their nature or change them into something else."

He paused, his gaze falling on Ren Han's face, and continued in a gentle tone:

"But the path of cultivation is long, and you can't walk it alone forever. Among fellow disciples, there's no need to deliberately flatter or always greet each other with a smile, but at least let each other know that you are willing to walk side by side."

Su Yao paused, observed Ren Han's expression for a moment, and then continued:

A single tree, though strong, cannot withstand a fierce wind; only a forest of trees can withstand a sudden downpour.

Upon seeing this, Ren Han's heart tightened.

Having lived for eight hundred years in his previous life, how could he not see that Su Yao was observing him?

The words the academy administrator just spoke, seemingly ordinary words of comfort, were accompanied by a gaze that lingered on his face for too long and a tone that was too gentle.

Could it be a test?

He immediately suppressed the thought.

No, he was reborn just three days after his parents died.

So he quickly said:

"I understand, but my parents have only recently passed away, and I... find it difficult to let go of this grief, which is why I have to appear withdrawn."

Su Yao remained silent upon hearing this. His parents had just passed away, and according to Liu Yunhe's investigation, this was indeed the case. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke:

"The kindness of parents is as high as mountains and as deep as the sea. The fact that you can remember this shows that you are truly filial, which is not a bad thing. However, the deceased are gone, and the living must go on. If your parents are watching from heaven, they would surely not want to see you trapped in grief every day, locking your heart so tightly."

He paused, then continued:

"Those who cultivate the Tao are not without feelings; rather, they transform these emotions into the foundation for their progress. Now that you have entered my Qixia, you must look forward. There's no need to rush into integrating into the crowd. First, settle down and live peacefully in the mountains. Whenever you wish to speak, there will always be someone among the many fellow disciples on this mountain who will be willing to listen."

Upon hearing this, Ren Han lowered his head, remained silent for a moment, and then bowed deeply.

"I have remembered."

Seeing this, Su Yao nodded slightly, then looked outside the hall and sighed casually:

"This time, I came to Nanzhao by imperial decree, and I didn't expect to receive several disciples with excellent aptitude and character."

He paused, adjusted his tone, and said with emotion:

"But things have been very chaotic outside the mountains lately. A storm is brewing, and who knows what the future holds for Nanzhao?"

Ren Han skipped a beat, but he dared not show it on his face.

The academy official asked this question casually, as if he were remarking on the current situation.

But why would a Qixia Daozi Foundation Establishment Perfection be expressing such sentiments in front of him?

He carefully considered his words, then bowed his head and replied:

"I come from a farming family and have limited knowledge; I dare not presume to discuss matters of state."

Su Yao smiled, first investigating with the help of the Prism's positional advantage, then calmly added:

"I wasn't asking you, I just suddenly thought of this and felt a pang of emotion. The world is ever-changing, but our lineage has never been broken. I don't ask for anything now, I only hope that you few can reach the Purple Mansion, so that you can stabilize this Pear Garden Branch Temple in Nanzhao in the future."

He paused, then asked:

"Over the past month or so, I imagine you've all gained some understanding of spiritual practice. Which path do you prefer?"

Upon hearing this, Ren Han relieved. It turned out they were testing his group, intending to pass on their Cultivation Method. He carefully considered his words and said:

"This disciple knows very little about these things, only that the Blazing Fire is wondrous and can be used to make elixirs. Wu Earth is the wonder of immortality, the Radiant Fire is infinitely changeable, Kan Water is in danger, Fu Water is good at nurturing, Subterranean Water is good at concealing, He Wood gathers affinity, and my Rainbow Clouds Path transcends all things."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao was not annoyed, but instead smiled and said:

"What a sly little devil. As for which path you will cultivate in the future, I will wait until you have Mystery Opening Realm Mystery Opening Perfection I have tested each of you before I bestow upon you any methods. After all, the foundational cultivation Cultivation Method you are currently practicing is one of the Jade Pure One Fundamental Method, so switching to another one will be convenient. I was just asking about it today."

Without waiting for Ren Han's reply, Su Yao continued:

"Go and study the Daoist scriptures diligently, and summon Zichuan to me."

Upon hearing this, Ren Han, though unsure of the outcome, could only offer a bow before departing.

Su Yao looked in the direction he left and shook his head slightly. He thought to himself, "Although it is a divination by the Heavenly Governance, it seems to this young man as if he has truly lived a lifetime. Now that he seems so meticulous, he must have reached the Foundation Establishment Perfection or even the Purple Mansion in the Heavenly Governance."

As for Ren Han's path...

Su Yao has now made up his mind. He will bestow his Cultivation Method upon these individuals once they have Mystery Opening Realm and completed their cultivation in a few years.

As for why we didn't go further and investigate all potential risks...

After all, a very important person now lives on Golden Ao Mountain, although that person seems to be hiding something and can only hide in that cave abode.

After all, Su Yao simply didn't believe that his Guangli could control the Golden Nature with his Purple Mansion cultivation.

Soon, Zichuan arrived at the palace. Su Yao briefly examined the High Witch Golden Nature within him, which was sealed by the power of Greater Yin, using the Prism as a reference. It remained unchanged, showing no signs of loosening. He then asked a few questions about scriptures and lessons, Zichuan answered one by one, still displaying his simple and sincere demeanor.

Su Yao didn't say much, only offered a few words of encouragement, and then sent him back.

When Lu Yuan, Yang Zhao, Li Xu, Lin Shuang, Xu Qingluo were summoned one by one, Su Yao only asked about their daily lives and studies as usual, without even using the Prism.

After the disciples had all left, the hall returned to silence.

Su Yao sat at the head of the table, thinking to himself:

Ren Han should not be trusted.

Zichuan must be guarded against.

Lu Yuan is still cultivable.

The rest can be taught as usual.

These things can't be rushed.