Although the three major clans almost never participate in the preliminary trial, there are exceptions.

Some clansmen may not have a talent for cultivation, but they may have unique skills in other areas. If these skills are reported to the preliminary examiners, they will be recorded. If any of the three major clans become interested in these skills, they will naturally have the opportunity to join the inner sect.

There was once a member of the clan who knew nothing about cultivation, but still came to participate in the preliminary test and told the examiners that he had an exceptionally keen sense of smell.

The day after the preliminary examiners recorded the results, this clansman, who had no cultivation whatsoever, was taken away by the Dongfang family. It is said that after entering the inner sect, he would mainly engage in alchemy and medicine making.

Moreover, due to his keen sense of smell, he was very familiar with all kinds of medicinal herbs. When making pills and refining medicines, he could control the heat with great precision based on the smell. He also had a place in the inner sect and was highly valued by the Dongfang family.

Ultimately, the outer sect trials are an examination for selecting talent for the three major families, and it is difficult to select all talent based on a single standard.

Therefore, it's not unreasonable for any clansman with a skill to come and participate in the preliminary test. Whether it's a black cat or a white cat, if it can catch mice while making medicine, then it's a good cat.

Although many clansmen participated in the preliminary trial, the methods used in the preliminary trial were relatively simple and brutal.

There are two preliminary examiners, one responsible for taking notes and the other for making selections.

The selection method is also quite straightforward. The interviewer condenses a light shield in his left hand, and the clansmen participating in the preliminary test need to use all their cultivation to strike this light shield.

After the strike is completed, the examiner holding the light shield will announce the result. If the examiner approves, the student is considered to have passed and the result will be recorded, and the student will wait to participate in the second test. Otherwise, the student has failed.

Because Li Sisui was at the end of the line, he couldn't see the preliminary test results very clearly.

However, the front line was alternately filled with cheers and boos, suggesting that the preliminary results were within everyone's expectations and did not cause any dissatisfaction among the clansmen.

It seems that such test items are relatively objective for the initial test.

At the top of the mountain, Su Qingyu, draped in a plain veil, stood watching with great interest.

This surprised a young man of similar age to Su Qingyu standing nearby, who couldn't help but whisper:

"Qingyu, what's so interesting about this preliminary test for the outer sect? Shouldn't we hurry back to the inner sect to discuss the follow-up matters?"

Su Qingyu seemed not to hear the young man's words, and watched the competition of the outer clansmen below with a smile, her eyes glancing at Li Sisui as if she were waiting for a good show.

The young man sighed softly, but seemed used to Su Qingyu's attitude and showed no dissatisfaction. He could only continue to stand beside Su Qingyu, watching her in high spirits with a puzzled expression.

Three hours have passed, and today's trial is drawing to a close. The preliminary trial will last for three days, and today is the first day.

Su Qingyu still showed no sign of leaving, but the young man standing beside her was already at his limit. He really couldn't understand why someone who usually didn't care about the trial was now so interested.

However, the young man was clearly no ordinary person. After all, Su Qingyu's strength and status were undeniable, and the people around her were obviously extraordinary.

With his keen senses, the young man gradually realized that Su Qingyu was not interested in the trial itself, but rather in a particular person participating in it.

As for who it was, the young man had not yet figured it out. However, the inner sect and the outer sect rarely interacted. Why would Qingyu be so concerned about someone from the outer sect?

Could it be that there are some exceptionally talented individuals among those being tested this time?

The young man shook his head, rejecting the idea that had just formed in his mind.

If there were any promising talents, the family would definitely notify them. It's not like there's still no news even now that the preliminary exams have started. Just who is this person that Qingyu is paying attention to?

Despite being a potential heir to the family business, he had never received such attention from Qingyu.

The young man was secretly annoyed, lost in his own speculations, when he heard Su Qingyu beside him shout somewhat irritably:

"Why can't you be more flexible? You're such a useless dog!"

What is a "vegetarian dog"?

The young man asked, looking bewildered.

You don't understand!

After saying that, Su Qingyu turned and left, leaving behind a young man with a bewildered expression.

The young man watched Su Qingyu leave, his face full of doubt. He turned his head to look down the mountain and saw a clansman standing in front of the preliminary examiner. Due to the distance, he could only make out the general appearance of the person.

This tribesman had his face covered by black hair, making it impossible to see his features. He was thin and gave the impression of being malnourished.

Amidst the rising waves of protests from the surrounding tribesmen, the tribesman silently left the preliminary examination venue. Judging from his dejected appearance, he had clearly not been selected for the second round of testing.

Because of Su Qingyu, the young man couldn't help but take a few more glances at this clansman who was participating in the preliminary test.

Although there's nothing particularly special about him, and he didn't even pass the preliminary test, there's no need to discuss his cultivation talent or anything like that.

However, Su Qingyu values ​​this person so much that she waited for him on the mountaintop for three hours. There must be more to it than meets the eye.

The young man secretly resolved to find out the truth about this person.

The young man knew Su Qingyu's background like the back of his hand.

He had been pursuing Su Qingyu for at least thirty years, from childhood playmates to his admiration and following her all the way.

Now, however, this relationship has gradually evolved into a brotherly and sisterly bond, which leaves the young man feeling quite helpless.

The Su family is exceptionally talented, a once-in-a-century phenomenon. They are arrogant and their disregard for me is only natural.

But now they are paying attention to an unknown nobody from an outer sect, which makes the astute young man feel that this is definitely not unusual.

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