Qin Wen and Liu Jingru finished changing into their swimsuits inside and came out.
Both of them had perfect figures, with curves where they should be and dips where they should be. They were like fertile land waiting to be cultivated.
"Lin'er, you two go change. We're going in first," Qin Wen said, walking towards the lake. With a leap, she dove into the water.
Like a fish, her hands clasped together above her head, and her slender legs moved back and forth.
After swimming a few meters underwater, Qin Wen surfaced and shouted to Liu Jingru on the shore, "Jingru, hurry and come down. Swimming every day is the most comfortable time."
Liu Jingru nodded and slowly walked into the water.
She wasn't a very good swimmer yet, so she couldn't just jump in like Qin Wen.
After entering the water, Liu Jingru's delicate jade fingers gently rippled the lake water. Her fair skin, like snow, reflected on the surface, and the moving water stirred up layers of waves.
"So refreshing," Liu Jingru smiled slightly.
In no time, Xia Lin and Ma Yuqin also finished changing and came out.
"Lin'er, jump in," Qin Wen beckoned from afar to Xia Lin.
Xia Lin repeatedly shook her head. She was afraid to dive. She had only just learned to swim and couldn't be as free in the water as Qin Wen.
"Lin'er, come on," Ma Yuqin pulled Xia Lin towards the lake.
Laughter and joy filled the lake as they played to their heart's content, engaging in water fights, throwing water at each other.
On a large tree by the shore, Doudou lay quietly on the trunk, yawning as it watched the group playing in the water.
Doudou's responsibility was to keep an eye on them to prevent any accidents.
After all, swimming could be dangerous. Cramps, for instance, could lead to serious trouble within minutes.
It was often those who could swim who drowned.
Those who couldn't swim wouldn't even dare to enter the water.
...
After sending a message to Chi Manman, Xia Feng flew away. He had ascertained the location of the Dan Sect and was rushing there.
As for the matter concerning Chi Manman's group, he left it to the Lord of Qinglong City.
It was a simple matter for an Immortal Emperor to escort them on this trial; who would dare to refuse the Immortal Emperor's face?
Otherwise, Mo Xuyou wouldn't have been the Lord of Qinglong City. It was just that encountering such a formidable person as Xia Feng made him seem a bit less significant.
The Dan Sect was quite a distance from Qinglong City. By the time Xia Feng arrived, it was already afternoon.
Xia Feng saw a crowd gathered outside the Dan Sect and, out of curiosity, flew down.
Upon arriving, he learned that the Dan Sect was selecting disciples. Wasn't he here for a test himself?
It wouldn't hurt to try.
"I heard that the Grand Elder of the Dan Sect will also be selecting two direct disciples this time. If one is chosen by the Grand Elder, their future will be boundless."
"Stop dreaming. The Grand Elder is an eighth-grade alchemist, and his requirements for disciples are extremely strict. Both talent and control over fire are heavily scrutinized. There are also two most demanding requirements: a minimum of third-grade and an age not exceeding one hundred years."
"There are many who are third-grade and above, but not exceeding one hundred years old is too difficult."
The crowd chattered, expressing their opinions about the selection.
As for becoming direct disciples of the Grand Elder, they didn't even consider it. The age requirement alone, not exceeding one hundred years, excluded over ninety percent of people.
"I'm also signing up," Xia Feng said, walking to the registration desk without paying attention to the crowd.
"Name, age, current grade," the person in charge of registration asked without even looking up.
"Xia Feng."
"Under one hundred years old."
Xia Feng hesitated about his age. If he stated his actual age, it would be too astonishing. After some thought, he said he was under one hundred years old.
Upon hearing that Xia Feng was under one hundred years old, the registrar finally looked up and gave him a deep look.
Then he asked, "What about your grade?"
"I can refine pills, but my grade hasn't been tested yet," Xia Feng replied truthfully.
The person nodded, then handed Xia Feng a registration form.
Just as Xia Feng turned to leave, an old man walked over with a beautiful young woman, muttering, "Siyao, you must strive for it. With your talent and alchemical grade, becoming a disciple of the Grand Elder is definitely not a problem."
"I know, Grandpa," Lü Siyao nodded.
Hearing their conversation, Xia Feng looked back. The woman's cultivation was only at the Mortal Immortal realm, which was considered quite outstanding among young people.
Perhaps because she was an alchemist, she didn't focus much on cultivation.
However, from the old man's words, it was evident that the woman possessed strong talent.
"Esteemed Immortal, please register my granddaughter," Lü Dongwei said politely as he approached the registration desk.
"Name, age, alchemical grade," the registrar still hadn't looked up.
"Lü Siyao, 26 years old, a fourth-grade alchemist," Lü Dongwei reported truthfully.
At this point, the registrar finally looked up and glanced at Lü Siyao, who was standing beside him.
Lü Siyao's requirements were clearly much higher than Xia Feng's. The registrar asked in surprise, "Are you sure?"
"Certain," Lü Dongwei nodded.
"Good, very good, good luck," the registrar nodded heavily.
At twenty-six years old in this world, she was in her prime, a maiden, incredibly alluring.
Those under three hundred years old were considered young people, and only after three hundred did they become middle-aged.
As for those under one hundred, they were practically succulent.
Lü Siyao being a fourth-grade alchemist at such a young age was definitely off-the-charts talent, something that would make anyone exclaim in astonishment.
"Thank you," Lü Dongwei said gratefully.
Xia Feng watched the old man and the young woman walk over and proactively asked, "I happened to overhear. Your talent is very good."
Lü Siyao raised an eyebrow slightly, her eyes crinkling as she smiled and said, "Thank you."
"Young friend, are you also here to participate in the Dan Sect selection?" Lü Dongwei asked Xia Feng, noticing his youth.
"Yes," Xia Feng nodded.
"Young friend, you seem quite young. What grade alchemist are you?" Lü Dongwei asked curiously.
Although his granddaughter had exceptional talent, this world never lacked talented individuals.
After all, the Grand Elder was only accepting two direct disciples.
Xia Feng's appearance now clearly added pressure.
"I haven't tested my grade yet, so I don't know," Xia Feng shook his head.
"The Dan Sect will test you later. For now, you will only be tested on your talent. Once selected, your grade will be tested," Lü Dongwei explained politely.
"Alright, thank you," Xia Feng said.
"You're welcome," Lü Dongwei shook his head.
The first round was to test talent and fire control techniques. Anyone with talent would be identified. Such assessments could not be faked.
Talent itself could not be fabricated, so the assessment was extremely fair.