"I feel like you're gloating a little," Mo Ya said, looking disdainfully at Xiao Man, who was beaming with excitement. He had thought she was capable, but she turned out to be shallow and someone who enjoyed a commotion, likely not one to stay put.
"My lord, you misunderstand. It's not that I'm gloating, but I heard from the people on the street that the City Lord is incredibly powerful. With just one move, he subdued the Red Clan Chief and the Blue Clan Chief. Truly amazing!" Xiao Man exclaimed, giving a thumbs-up with a look of adoration.
"That's nothing. I can do that too," Mo Ya said, unconvinced. "In our Divine Race, cultivators like Qing Ti are as common as the sands. You just haven't seen it outside, that's all."
"I heard from Senior Brother Jiang that the Divine Race has over a hundred powerful cultivators in the Nascent Soul realm. As expected of the Divine Race, their foundation is truly deep. In the human race, there are only a few powerful cultivators in the Nascent Soul realm, and even those in the Core Formation realm are exceptionally strong. It's astonishing to come here and find that anyone on the street is in the Nascent Soul realm. It truly opens my eyes."
Mo Ya's eyes were filled with pride. The Divine Race had countless masters, unlike anything the human race could compare to. Moreover, the Spiritual Land was rich in spiritual energy, far superior to those barren lands outside. How could these mortals understand the benefits of the Spiritual Land? Besides, their Divine Race was blessed with natural advantages, their cultivation speed far exceeding that of the human race.
"Now, you've seen, haven't you?" Mo Ya said smugly. "Once you enter the Spiritual Land, even if you're rotten wood, you can be transformed into something miraculous."
"Naturally. Entering such a place of outstanding people and abundant spiritual energy, I believe I can achieve some success."
"As long as you are wholeheartedly devoted to the Divine Race, you will naturally benefit greatly," Xuan Ling said. "If your heart wavers, let alone success, you might find there's no place for you in this world."
"What do you mean by that, my lord?" Xiao Man asked, feigning innocence. "I am fortunate to enter the Spiritual Land, why would I harbor any second thoughts? Is it possible there are two Divine Lords in this Spiritual Land?"
"Absurd!" Xuan Ling rebuked. "If the Divine Lord were to hear such preposterous words, he would surely cut out your tongue."
"My lord, please don't frighten me. I'm a timid person," Xiao Man shivered. "Since there are no two Lords in the Spiritual Land, why do you suspect I would have ulterior motives?"
Xuan Ling stared at Xiao Man for a long time without speaking. Although he knew before coming that Xiao Man was not easy to deal with, and he had expected her to be arrogant and argumentative, he found her to be nothing short of a street ruffian upon meeting her.
"Are you willing to enter Futu City?"
"Can I enter Futu City now?" Xiao Man asked excitedly. "I've wanted to enter Futu City for a long time. Many times I've asked the City Lord when I would be summoned by the Divine Lord and become a Divine Envoy. Are you two the Divine Envoys sent to escort me into Futu City?"
Xuan Ling felt a lump in his throat. Letting someone like this into Futu City would likely cause many troubles.
Xuan Ling looked at Mo Ya, who subtly shook his head. They had come to see what kind of person this was, and now they saw: a petty schemer solely focused on climbing the ladder. Such a person could never be allowed into Futu City.
"We are merely here to inquire about your wishes. Whether you can enter Futu City depends on the Divine Lord's decision," Xuan Ling said, cutting off Xiao Man's thoughts. He didn't want Xiao Man to latch onto them and insist they take her into Futu City.
"Didn't the Divine Lord send you two to fetch me?" Xiao Man grew anxious. "When can I enter Futu City? Can I enter Futu City with you two today?"
Xuan Ling took two steps back and pushed Mo Ya forward. Mo Ya also showed disdain for Xiao Man. "We are here to assess you. Whether you can enter Futu City depends on your performance."
"How should I perform?" Xiao Man pressed, her eyes shining with eagerness, as if she couldn't wait to enter Futu City. "Please, tell us, honored lords."
"Firstly, you must not cause trouble."
"I won't, I won't. Next time the Red Clan comes to capture people from the human race..." Xiao Man looked around to ensure no one else was present, then lowered her voice. "I'll quietly tie them up and send them over."
Shameless! Xuan Ling thought. He absolutely could not let such a shameless person into Futu City!
Although Mo Ya disdained the human race, he had not expected such a shameless individual among them, willing to sell out his own kin for his own future!
"Secondly, you must be kind to your kin."
"I have always been kind to my kin. Otherwise, the people of Zhongzhou Street wouldn't have elected me as their leader," Xiao Man said confidently. "Furthermore, I'm even willing to fight the Red Clan for them. When it comes to kindness to kin, it has to be me."
Eloquent, despicable, and shameless! Such a scoundrel is unworthy of entering Futu City!
The two found an excuse and turned to leave. However, Xiao Man seemed to have latched onto them, chasing after them and repeatedly asking, "Esteemed lords, when can I enter Futu City?"
"You can enter after you pass the assessment."
"How can I pass the assessment?" Xiao Man pursued relentlessly.
Xuan Ling and Mo Ya walked away quickly and disappeared. They were truly repelled by Xiao Man. Being entangled with such a person explained why Chi Li met a tragic end!
"Xuan Ling, is this person truly of your race?"
"My Tianxuan Sect would never have such a shameless person!" Xuan Ling said without hesitation. "Let this sort of scoundrel continue to stay here. If they enter Futu City, who knows how much trouble they will cause."
"Listen to yourself. People of the human race are truly deceitful. To enter Futu City, they will betray the human race without hesitation!" Mo Ya spat. "The crucial point is that the humans on Zhongzhou Street are unaware of your wicked countenance, still being deceived by you."
"Don't forget, I am also of the human race."
"You are different from those humans," Mo Ya said quickly. "You are untainted by the mud."
Xuan Ling glanced at him. "Are we returning to Futu City now?"
"Esteemed lords, how can I pass the assessment?" Xiao Man suddenly appeared, startling the two of them.
"As long as you cultivate yourself sincerely, you will surely pass the assessment. If you continue to pester us, we will disqualify you!" Xuan Ling said calmly. "Do you want to fail the assessment right now?"
"Of course not. Farewell, esteemed lords. I will do my utmost to pass the assessment."
"Behave yourself."
Startled by Xiao Man, the two hurried back to Futu City, fearing they would be entangled by her again.
Xiao Man watched the direction in which they disappeared, a faint glint flashing in her eyes. It seemed Zhongzhou Street was too ostentatious, attracting people from Futu City to investigate. It seemed she needed to be more discreet.