Before they even reached Xingxiangyuan Gate, the girl's shocked voice could be heard from afar.
"You're a shooting star?!"
Qi Yu blinked and walked into the clinic.
Bai Huan, now full of energy, pulled the tall boy along, looking him up and down with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
The Zhang sisters, Zhang Man and Zhang Xiu, were standing on the side, seemingly watching the commotion. Yan Shi, who was idly picking at his hands, noticed Qi Yu walking in.
Yan Shi casually waved and greeted him.
"Grandmaster Uncle has finally emerged from seclusion."
Bai Huan looked over, clutching Liu Xing's sleeve with one hand, her eyes practically bulging out of their sockets.
"Little Smoke, is that a shooting star?"
The tall boy obediently let the girl grab him.
"Hmm," Qi Yu said with a smile, "The real deal."
Meteor looked over with a hint of helplessness. "Senior sister, are you alright?"
Qi Yu shrugged. "That person was taken away by Master and Venerable Canglang. As for the rest, I don't know anything else."
She reached out and touched a wound on Bai Huan's face. A faint, light green spiritual energy gently brushed over it, and the wound healed.
Bai Huan looked at her, bit her lower lip, and said, "Thank you, Yan'er."
The girl's eyes dimmed. "Although I gained the White Tiger God's approval, I still couldn't defeat that person. In the end, it's because I'm useless."
"What are you thinking!" Qi Yu slapped her on the head in annoyance. "He's just taking advantage of his extensive cultivation experience to bully you, a beginner. Look at his lackeys, none of them dare to challenge you."
Qi Yu laughed and said, "Besides, Long Ya's mid-stage Golden Core cultivation is simply too weak. Bai Huan, once you advance to the Golden Core stage, he will definitely be no match for you. At that time, it will be time for you to retaliate."
Seeing Qi Yu's serious expression, Bai Huan finally smiled.
She nodded vigorously, "Then Xiaoyan, you must watch me defeat Longya!"
Qi Yu laughed and said, "Alright!"
"Have you had enough of catching up? Grandmaster Uncle, you've come here for more than just to visit friends, haven't you?" Standing to the side, Yan Shi casually raised his eyes and looked at Qi Yu, saying, "Grandmaster Uncle, have you decided who you want to team up with for the sect's team competition?"
Qi Yu turned to look at him. "What, you want to come with me?"
Yan Shi toyed with a nine-linked ring-shaped object in his hand, and said indifferently, "It's not impossible."
Qi Yu raised an eyebrow.
The team competition of the sect competition consists of five people, and the disciples who choose to participate need to find teammates in advance.
Although the number of disciples with Golden Core cultivation in each sect is not large, the difference in strength between the Golden Core stage and the Foundation Establishment stage is like heaven and earth.
Therefore, for the sake of fairness, the team competition set a rule regarding the cultivation level of each member – a maximum of three members can be at the Golden Core stage.
In other words, even if the Golden Core cultivators in a sect want to team up for a competition, they still have to include two Foundation Establishment cultivators.
If Qi Yu wants to build a team, he needs to find two more Golden Core cultivators and two more Foundation Establishment cultivators to achieve the optimal configuration.
The first person chosen was naturally Meteor.
Although Meteor is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, during their time cultivating in the space, they practically fought every day—no, I mean, they sparred every day.
Although it was generally her who beat up Meteor, they had developed a good level of understanding.
As the main villain in the book, Meteor is the kind of character who can go toe-to-toe with the male protagonist, so his comprehension is naturally extremely high.
Under the tutelage of Qi Yu and Zhu Xiuzi, his current strength is such that even if he encounters a Golden Core cultivator, he won't just stand there and get beaten up.
As for the second person she wanted to find, she had already decided.
A quiet, unassuming woman appeared in her mind.
He Miao.
He Miao's ranking in the Secret Realm Trial seems to be quite high.
She had also witnessed He Miao's strength at the Demon Lord Shenyan's place.
Although this person appears ordinary, every sword strike he makes during a fight is imbued with genuine sword intent.
It's just unknown whether He Miao has any plans to participate in the competition.
During the investigation into Zhang Man's disappearance, she exchanged contact information with He Miao.
She had already sent a message to He Miao, so only He Miao could reply.
As for the other two Golden Core stage cultivators...
Qi Yu looked at Yan Shi.
She had actually considered having Yan Shi join the team.
Yan Shi curled one corner of his mouth and said, "Well, has Grandmaster Uncle made up his mind? Mid-stage Golden Core cultivators with Thunderfire Spiritual Roots are hard to find."
Qi Yu said with some surprise, "The last time I saw you, you were only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. You've advanced so quickly?"
No wonder she sensed a change in Yan Shi's aura; she had thought it was just her imagination.
"Grandmaster Uncle, don't judge people by their appearance." Yan Shi tossed the nine-linked rings. "You're allowed to go from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core in four months, but I'm not allowed to go from the early to the middle stage of Golden Core?"
Qi Yu smiled and said, "How could that be? Then please take care of me during this time."
"Thank you for your guidance, Grandmaster Uncle."
Yan Shi extended his palm, and Qi Yu, understanding, also extended his palm to clap it back.
The five-person team has now found four members.
There's one person left, but she hasn't decided yet.
Qi Yu sighed sadly.
After she entered the sect, she was either training or on her way to training every day. Apart from Bai Huan and Liu Xing, she didn't seem to have many truly familiar companions.
Bai Huan's cultivation level was still too low, so naturally he couldn't participate in the competition.
Where can I find a suitable Golden Core stage disciple...?
Suddenly, a slender hand was placed on my shoulder.
Zhang Man chuckled and leaned closer, saying, "Xiao Yan is sighing like that, is she worried about the team selection for the competition?"
Qi Yu glanced at her sideways and asked, "Does Aman want to come?"
She could sense that Zhang Man was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and the two Foundation Establishment stage slots in her team were already filled.
“No need for that!” Zhang Man quickly waved her hand. “I’m just a medical cultivator, why would I get involved? However, I know a senior sister who is at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage. I wonder if she will participate in this competition.”
Golden Core Stage Great Perfection?
Qi Yu's eyes lit up. "Which senior sister is it? A sword cultivator or someone else?"
"Senior Sister Wenru is a magic cultivator, and during the last competition, she defeated cultivators from many other sects."
Qi Yu squinted, "Wen Ru... why does that name sound familiar?"
I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before.
Seeing that Qi Yu was interested, Zhang Man immediately took out her communication jade talisman and said, "I'll call my senior sister over, and you two can talk in more detail."
Bai Huan leaned closer, rested her head on Qi Yu's shoulder, and asked curiously, "Little Yan'er, how many people have you found so far?"
Qi Yu patted her head and said, "Meteor, Yan Shi, and me, these three are confirmed."
At this moment, the communication jade talisman on her body also lit up.
Qi Yu picked up the communication jade scroll and looked at it.
The light spot that marked He Miao simply replied.
“Yes, we can meet at Ling Shan Tang in an hour.”
Qi Yu shook his head with a sigh.
Is this the cool girl? I love her!
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