The city lord's mansion welcomed distinguished guests.
Upon hearing the servant's report, Yu Shuang personally came out to greet her and performed the junior's etiquette.
The old man treated the original owner well, always regarding her as his own junior, and the original owner always respected him as an elder.
The relationship between the two is not simply one of mutual benefit.
Unfortunately, they were later targeted by those so-called celestial beings and could not escape the fate of becoming cannon fodder.
The old man immediately began to scold her as if she were an elder.
She said she wasn't a stingy person; those rare and precious materials were gone, but it wouldn't cause a rift between mother and daughter just to explain it to him.
Yu Shuang patiently explained:
"Grandpa Hua, it's not entirely your fault. We've spoiled Ruo'er rotten. If we let her continue like this, I'm afraid the entire Moyu City will be ruined by her. She was easily swayed by a stranger she'd only known for a few days, and she even conspired with him to steal from our house. We wanted to teach her a lesson, but who knew she'd run off with that wild boy Ye Tian! As her mother… I'm heartbroken…"
The healer nodded.
That little girl really doesn't know what's important and lacks the ability to distinguish right from wrong. She falls for others' tricks easily and does things that harm her own family.
If she becomes the future city lord of Moyu City, Moyu City will be in grave danger.
He was truly surprised by Yu Shuang's boldness in passing on the position of city lord to someone outside the family.
"Moyu City has always been inherited by your Yu family. Are you really willing to hand it over to someone with a different surname?"
Yu Shuang looked righteous.
“A hundred years ago, our ancestors made Moyu City independent of the imperial power in order to protect the peace of the people. They never explicitly stated that my Yu family must be the city lord. Now that I have found a wise ruler for this city, I can consider myself to have accomplished my mission and retired gracefully.”
The old man was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, saying he hadn't misjudged her. She truly was that man's granddaughter; it was a pity his great-granddaughter was somewhat disabled.
Suddenly, he exclaimed in surprise.
"Last year I saw that your cultivation was only at the sixth level of the Heavenly Realm, and you had made little progress for several years. Now you have actually advanced three levels to the peak of the Heavenly Realm? How did your cultivation speed increase so quickly?"
The peak of the Heavenly Realm only barely produces second-rate experts; Yu Shuang is just deliberately showing off to mislead people.
She's just being honest and talking nonsense.
"My cultivation has been stagnant for years, so I diligently studied the techniques passed down from my predecessors, making slight modifications, and that's how I've made such rapid progress..."
A hint of surprise flashed across the old man's eyes.
"Oh? May I have a look at it?"
This younger generation is incredibly audacious to dare alter ancestral cultivation techniques. Aren't they afraid of accidentally suffering a qi deviation?
Judging from the other party's complexion and the rate of increase in cultivation, the modifications must have been very successful.
Yu Shuang was prepared and took out a modified version of her family's traditional martial arts manual from her person.
The old man quickly flipped through the pages, his brows furrowing and relaxing intermittently, before finally slapping the table in approval.
"That's a good improvement! But I'm afraid this improved technique is only suitable for your physique, right?"
Yu Shuang is honest and simple.
"Grandpa Hua has a good eye; it was modified precisely according to my own physique."
The old man nodded approvingly, surprised that this younger generation had such insight and ability.
At this moment, the fourth disciple, Li Ruonan, came to report that everything ordered for the fairy robe had been packed.
The old man recognized her at a glance, and he was surprised again. This girl's growth rate had never been this outrageous before.
Compared to last year, it has jumped four steps.
Upon inquiry, it was learned that their cultivation techniques had also been altered. In addition, many others had also received this treatment of having their cultivation techniques tailored to them, and their cultivation progressed rapidly.
The old man once again looked at this younger man with new respect.
It's one thing to alter one's own cultivation technique, which one has painstakingly practiced for half a lifetime, but to even alter someone else's cultivation technique is another.
Even the incomplete ancient cultivation technique of one of the disciples was restored, and the unknown and worst disciple soared to new heights, growing stronger than anyone else.
Even a terrestrial immortal who has lived for over a hundred years couldn't help but sigh:
This junior's talent is truly remarkable...
Perhaps there's something we can give them, and maybe we can even discover something from their research.
"If you have time, you can take a trip to the Valley of Divine Healers. I obtained an ancient fragment a few years ago, but I haven't been able to figure it out yet. Since you have talent in this area, I'm giving it to you."
"If there's a benefit to be had, why not take it?" Yu Shuang quickly agreed and thanked him.
The Valley of Divine Healers... it seems the male protagonist ended up draining it dry.
This is outrageous! I need to hurry up and cultivate so I can kill that troublemaking male protagonist before the tragedy happens.
In the past, when the old man came, he would take the things and leave.
They might have a meal at most, just a token gesture, and won't stay long.
Now she actually has the mind to stay and watch the show, wanting to see her apprentices pass the challenges and compete for the succession.
That's perfect. Once an heir is chosen, she can relinquish power and become a hands-off manager. She'll go back to the Valley of Divine Healers with the old man to retrieve their belongings.
It's an ancient fragment, so ancient that even an old man can't figure it out. It must be a valuable item.
...
Lord Yu Shuang originally had fourteen inner disciples. The eldest disciple was expelled from the sect, leaving thirteen. The successor will be chosen from among these thirteen.
The successor selection competition was open, fair, and just, and was witnessed by all the people of the city.
The assessment covers not only martial prowess, but also intelligence and moral character. Most importantly, it requires a heart that always puts Moyu City first.
Individual and team events alternate.
There are even scenario simulations that are difficult to distinguish from reality.
The exam lasted for three days, and the entire city of Moyu was bustling with activity as everyone discussed who would come out on top.
Some people even opened a betting pool and placed bets.
The second oldest is the most popular choice, followed by the third oldest.
On this day, in the most magnificent restaurant in Moyu City.
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