Bai Murong had a difficult time recently.
Yes, she had successfully forced Bai Shengyi out of the Duke Rong’s mansion, but at the same time, the mental illusion constructed by Bai Shengyi using the Qǐng Mèng Téng before she left had exposed her true colors.
Although, with her efforts, Duke Rong and Bai Sicheng had forgiven her, and even supported her when Deputy Marshal Sun retaliated against her and Qin Zhao, her relationship with both of them had deteriorated. Therefore, she desperately wanted to increase her leverage and show Duke Rong her "value."
"I am the heir of the Bai family. Grandpa also said that my speed in studying the medicinal texts is so fast, my spiritual root purity must not be low. As long as I become a disciple of Elder Zheng, what place will Bai Shengyi have in the Bai family in the future?"
Bai Murong thought viciously, then heard the test results.
"High-grade wood spiritual root."
Bai Murong rejoiced inwardly.
This quality was currently the best among wood spiritual roots! Only Feng Wuya was the same as her, but Feng Wuya, as a member of the Feng family, would definitely enter the Zhen Dan Peak to learn alchemy. Wouldn't it be smoother if she became a disciple of Zheng Wuxin of the Lian Yao Peak?
Bai Murong could already see herself succeeding, and cast a triumphant glance at Bai Shengyi.
What good is high cultivation if your spiritual roots are not good? It's all in vain!
Bai Shengyi did not fail to notice Bai Murong's expression, but she did not take Bai Murong's provocation seriously. In her heart, Bai Murong was not as interesting as the basic situations of these new disciples.
She discovered that out of the fifty of them, forty-eight had reached the Foundation Establishment stage. The only two who hadn't were Xun Meng and Bai Murong. More than ten people should have broken through recently. In terms of spiritual roots, apart from Ximen Hongchun, Li Shiqing, who had just tested for top-grade water and fire dual spiritual roots, was the most outstanding.
As soon as Li Shiqing's test result came out, the Peak Master of the Artifact Refining Peak could no longer sit still and spoke first, "Young lady, come to our Artifact Refining Peak, you can directly become a disciple of Yun Kai or Yun Ying."
"Misleading a good student! This is clearly a good seedling for our Sword Peak!"
The Peak Master of the Sword Peak argued.
"Sister Li is truly a genius, even the peak masters of the two major peaks are vying for you!" Bai Murong said, linking her arm with Li Shiqing's and smiling intimately, appearing very happy for Li Shiqing.
Li Shiqing, however, could not be happy. She looked towards the space above Wen Jiu Yin, her gaze shifting slightly.
Qian Xiao Peak, the most special existence in the Shen Qi Academy, that was where she wanted to go.
"The two peak masters are too kind. Shiqing is unworthy of such favor and still needs to work hard," Li Shiqing bowed, but did not reveal any of her intentions.
The two peak masters were astute people, and they could see through it. However, there was no hurry. After testing everyone's spiritual roots, they said, "Mu Xing, continue."
"Yes," Mu Xing said, "Next, Jiang Pengyu."
"Mid-grade earth spiritual root."
"Hua Xueji."
...
In a short while, only Bai Shengyi was left.
"Bai Shengyi."
As soon as Mu Xing's voice fell, everyone's gaze turned to Bai Shengyi.
"Is this the little girl who ranked first in the ladder? Why is she blind?"
The peak master who had just spoken felt a chill down his back. He turned his head and saw the Vice Dean staring at him expressionlessly, and he shivered.
Did he... say something wrong just now?
"Isn't she just crippled!" Yun Ying snorted coldly.
Qian Ying flicked her finger, "The cultivation of us cultivators is going against the heavens. Even a broken arm can regenerate. How can a mere eye ailment not be cured?"
"Venerable Qian Ying is absolutely right," Mo Shuxin took over the conversation. "I like this little girl. Why don't you come under my tutelage? I will definitely cure her."
Before the others could speak, they heard Mu Xing say, "Top-grade wood and fire dual spiritual roots!"
"What!" Both Mo Shuxin and Zheng Wuxin couldn't sit still and said in unison, "Shengyi, come to our Lian Yao Peak (Zhen Dan Peak)!"
Bai Murong, who was waiting to see Bai Shengyi's misfortune, was stunned.
"Impossible... How could Bai Shengyi have such good talent?" Bai Murong shook her head repeatedly, her fingers digging into Li Shiqing's flesh as she held her arm, but she didn't notice.
Li Shiqing patted her hand to comfort her, but she still turned red-eyed with jealousy.
"Wood and fire dual spiritual roots, and top-grade ones at that. You are a born alchemist. It would be a shame not to come to our Zhen Dan Peak with such a good starting point!" The people at the head saw that the usually irritable Mo Shuxin was rarely gently and carefully persuading her.
The usually cold and stern Zheng Wuxin was not to be outdone. "You are also a born pharmacist. Shengyi, there are too few qualified pharmacists nowadays, and the pharmacists are declining. This is precisely the time when we need juniors like you. I believe you can go further than me in this field!"
On the Shen Qi Continent, both alchemists and pharmacists were extremely popular, which led to many cultivators with wood and fire spiritual roots flooding into this circle. However, the quality was uneven, and there were very few top experts in these two fields.
Seeing that Bai Shengyi was so popular, Bai Murong was so jealous that her eyes were about to pop out!
Why! Why did Bai Shengyi get what she couldn't obtain despite her hard work so easily? Why did Bai Shengyi have to suppress her in everything?
While Zheng Wuxin and Mo Shuxin were still fighting over her, Bai Shengyi couldn't help but recall the analysis given by Uncle Bai Er. If she only pursued alchemy or medicine, it would be good to join either of their lineages. However...
"Thank you to both Venerables for your favor, but juniors not only enjoy alchemy, which refines the essence of all things for cultivation, but are also interested in pharmacy, which gathers the strengths of various medical practices to treat illnesses of cultivators. Therefore, I am truly sorry, but juniors must disappoint your kind intentions."
Bai Shengyi took a step forward and bowed, sincerely thanking the two seniors for their recognition, and then said, "Before I enrolled in the academy, I heard that Venerable Qian Ying of Qian Xiao Peak cultivates both alchemy and pharmacy. Juniors have admired you for a long time and wish to become your disciple!"
Having said that, Bai Shengyi bowed down.
"Wishful thinking!" Bai Murong cursed inwardly, but was excited! She hadn't expected Bai Shengyi to court death herself and offend two major figures at once!
Li Shiqing, however, was startled. She didn't expect Bai Shengyi to be so daring!
Wasn't Bai Shengyi afraid of offending the other two peaks?
Moreover, because she also wanted to join Qian Xiao Peak, she had done in-depth research. On one hand, Qian Xiao Peak had not accepted new disciples for ten years. On the other hand, the path that Qian Ying followed had always been disapproved of by alchemists and pharmacists!
"Heh! Qian Ying, don't you quite appreciate this young girl? Why are you silent now that she wants to become your disciple?"
Yun Ying snorted coldly. She wanted to see how Qian Ying would handle this. A blind person, what good would her spiritual roots be? Not to mention that talent is also very important, but with her condition, it would be inconvenient for alchemy and pharmacy. She didn't believe that Qian Ying wouldn't be afraid of being blamed by the sect for taking someone like this into Qian Xiao Peak!