Chapter 75 075 The Rong Family Was Specifically Chosen
There must have been genuine feelings in the past, or perhaps when Xie Qingyu was "confused," she truly intended to stay at the foot of Mount Sumeru for the rest of her life.
At that time, the original owner of this body was pregnant, and Xie Qingyu was even happy.
In my joy, I felt as if I had also envisioned the future.
However, after ten months of pregnancy, Xie Qingyu's thoughts seemed to have gradually changed over the past six months.
Such a scene seems to have existed in Xie Qingyu's imagination before.
He vaguely remembered a few things, but had almost forgotten them all before, and his eyes darkened.
Xie Qingyu didn't say much, but a thought flashed through her mind: whether Shen Zhiwei's desire to confront Ling Shi about what happened back then was genuine.
He suddenly realized that Shen Zhiwei hated him more than he had imagined.
Now it seems that Shen Zhiwei is gradually gaining the right to hate herself.
The annual examinations in Tianyuan Prefecture are in full swing today.
Having failed to win over Shen Zhiwei that day, Rong Yuejun had no interest in going over to argue with her in public. Her expression was as cold as ice, as always.
Rong Xiao, who was usually cold and aloof, showed a hint of hesitation on his face today.
After much hesitation, he finally spoke: "Mother, today I want to—"
Halfway through his sentence, Rong Xiao hesitated, but Rong Yuejun turned her head to look at him.
Rong Xiao had no choice but to say, "I also wish to take the annual exam today, is that alright?"
The ten-year-old boy usually appeared indifferent, seemingly devoid of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness at such a young age. Yet today, he uttered these words, and a hint of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
Those eyes were very bright.
Rong Yuejun said "Oh," and then asked, "Is it because of Shen Xiaochun?"
Naturally, it was because of Shen Xiaochun, because during this period, Shen Xiaochun constantly talked about getting first place in the annual exam, and was always provoking him.
An unprecedented anger surged into Rong Xiao's heart, causing his small face to turn somewhat pale.
For the first time in his life, he had an enemy.
Rong Xiao had never fought for this before, yet he spoke very quickly.
"As long as I beat her, I will withdraw from the annual exam and will never compete with Xiaotang."
He might as well not have gotten first place in the exam that year.
Anticipation flickered in his eyes, instantly brightening them.
However, Rong Yuejun said calmly, "No."
Rong Xiao was taken aback; he had already said he wouldn't compete with Xiao Tang.
However, that was just his mother's nature; she was a woman of her word, and Rong Xiao couldn't utter a single word in her defense.
For a fleeting moment, Rong Xiao couldn't help but feel a slight discomfort in his heart.
He usually responded to whatever his mother said, but at this moment a single word popped out: "Why?"
Rong Yuejun seemed a little puzzled, but still answered, "Because Xiao Tang is proud and arrogant, and very unwilling to accept it. Perhaps she feels that she did not perform well in the lower realm that day. As a result, she is eager to prove herself. If her brother always protects her, she will be unhappy."
Rong Yuejun, on the contrary, did not speak harshly.
Rong Xiao didn't know what to say, so he pursed his lips and remained silent.
What Rong Yuejun said was true; Rong Tang had indeed been feeling down these past few days.
Rong Tang was indeed frightened before the demonic beast that day. Although she killed the demonic wolf afterward, it never seemed to match Shen Xiao Chan's bravery.
In that case, Rong Tang should indeed personally eliminate his inner demons.
Rong Xiao naturally felt sorry for Xiao Tang, but he still felt a little unhappy. From childhood to adulthood, Rong Tang had always put himself before him in everything. His mother also doted on Xiao Tang more.
As he thought this, Rong Xiao felt a little ashamed.
It was precisely because his feelings for Rong Tang were genuine that he felt ashamed.
At this time, the annual examinations for the minor cultivators of the Earth Rank in Tianyuan Prefecture also officially began.
Aside from the various credits accumulated over time, the annual exam was quite brutal. Everyone went to the arena to fight, whether they were sword cultivators or knife cultivators, they could use talismans or puppetry techniques, as long as they could win.
This also makes it easier to identify the skills that everyone is good at.
100 credits are awarded to those who advance to the top eight, 200 credits to those who advance to the top four, and 1,000 credits to those who come out on top.
Finally, the credits accumulated over the years are added together, and the student with the highest number of credits is the winner.
The immortals from the Rong and Xie families, however, remained quite reserved, sitting in their seats and watching the battle attentively.
The Ling family members, who rarely show their faces, were also present. In addition to Ling Bingchen, the master of the execution platform, even Ling Lianyue, who had been living in seclusion for many years, made an appearance.
Ling Lian Yue is the eldest sister of the Ling family, and should be a beauty. Although she wears a veil, her appearance is still quite discernible. It's just a pity that everyone knows Ling Lian Yue is a sickly beauty, born with a disability.
The Ling family's strict rules did not allow for the attainment of the Immortal Realm. Only when Ling Lian Yue used her innate knowledge to assist Ling Bing Chen could the effect of the Immortal Realm be achieved.
The Yuanmu Tree also gestured, tacitly agreeing that the Ling family could remain in Yuanyuan Heaven.
However, precisely because of this, the Ling family is the weakest of the three, inferior to the others.
As those thoughts raced through her mind, Shen Zhiwei's eyes couldn't help but shine brightly, revealing a hint of calculation.
Given the Ling family's current predicament, there is a fatal weakness: if one of the Ling siblings is killed, would the entire Ling family be demoted?
Of course, only the Xie family has this strength. Although Ling Bingchen, who has experienced the realm of immortals, is also a half-immortal, his strength far surpasses that of other half-immortal cultivators.
The Rong and Xie families were quite eager to win over the Ling family, mainly referring to Xie Qingyu's deliberate efforts to do so.
The main pressure comes from the lack of ambition.
In some respects, the Ling family was probably pleased with the Mu family's outcome.
Shen Zhiwei was secretly pondering the major problems in the current situation, but there was also a poor little Xiu facing the minor problem of taking an exam.
Ling Xiaoshuang is under a lot of pressure right now.
There's no need to mention the elder brother's daily nagging about how Xiaoshuang should strive for success for the sake of the family. Ling Lianyue, who is usually quite easygoing, also arrived at the scene.
The older sister doesn't like going out and always prefers to stay alone. The fact that she's going out now is mainly to give Ling Xiaoshuang face and to ensure she performs well.
The main reason is that Ling Xiaoshuang is indeed very talented, and her older brother and sister have high expectations for her, which puts a lot of pressure on her.
Shen Zhiwei glanced at the two heads of the Ling family, and she also had some plans in mind.
Mu Wuxian suddenly remembered that Shen Zhiwei had just said she was going to file a complaint, but she didn't know if it was true or not, or what her plans were.
Just as he was pondering Shen Zhiwei's intentions, a small flag was slipped into his hand.
The environment was quite elegant, reflecting the unified elegance of the three major immortal families, and the parents of the other minor cultivators also blended in with the atmosphere.
Shen Zhiwei and Mu Wuxian each had a small flag, on which Shen Xiaochan's name was embroidered.
When the competition started, Shen Zhiwei began waving flags and shouting, which was quite unconventional.
Mu Wuxian was actually a shameless person. He was indifferent and wouldn't have such thoughts pop into his head. But shaking the chess piece in front of everyone to encourage the child didn't make him feel ashamed at all.
On the contrary, Xie Qingyu felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. She suddenly wondered if she had chosen Shen Zhiwei back then and brought Shen Zhiwei back to the Upper Realm, would she have been able to swallow her pride and accompany Shen Zhiwei like this?
He certainly couldn't do that; such elegant and aristocratic manners were part of Xie Qingyu's persona.
People always like things that are precious and valuable. If you want people to worship you, then you need to have something precious about you.
Although he did not trust Shen Zhiwei, he suddenly felt that Shen Zhiwei would not obey him, and a sense of melancholy arose in him.
During the intermission, when it wasn't Shen Xiaochuan's turn, she hopped over to Shen Zhiwei's side, squeezed between Shen Zhiwei and Mu Wuxian, and ate the snacks that Mu Wuxian had made herself.
The quality was as good as ever, so Shen Xiaochan didn't notice anything unusual.
Actually, if Mu Wuxian had just been replaced by Yin Wujiu a few days ago, Shen Xiaochuan might have felt awkward. But now that Mu Wuxian has completely replaced Yin Wujiu for some time, she seems to have become one with the character.
Shen Zhiwei reached out and rubbed her daughter's head.
Although her first two opponents were effortless, Shen Xiaochuan still broke out in a sweat, her fair face flushed with a lovely rosy hue.
While comforting her daughter, Shen Zhiwei was also making plans in her mind.
Now that the Rong, Xie, and Ling families are all still around, the conspirator from back then must be hiding among the three families, or at least one of them.
Actually, this is quite easy to guess. Whoever benefits from the situation is naturally the suspect.
However, Shen Zhiwei never fights three at once. She has been smart since she was a child and would never fight against many. If there are multiple enemies, she will defeat them one by one.
On the surface, the Ling family is the weakest and seems the most suitable to be the first to be targeted.
However, after careful consideration, Shen Zhiwei chose the Rong family.
First, the Rong and Xie families have a long-standing feud, which can be used to sow discord.
Furthermore, the Rong family is slightly weaker than the Xie family, and picking on the weak is Shen Zhiwei's principle in life.
Finally, Rong Yuejun must have shared many secrets with Xie Qingyu. If Rong Yuejun is pushed to the brink, she will definitely bite him.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhiwei smiled to herself.
How interesting!
She was also very observant. For example, right now, after Rong Tang won two games in a row, it was her turn to take a break.
Rong Ying had long prepared elixirs and spiritual liquids for her daughter, Rong Tang, to help her recover her strength. The Rong family was a prominent family of immortals, and everything they had was of the highest quality.
However, Rong Tang was preoccupied and did not notice her mother, instead walking straight towards Rong Yuejun.
Compared to her biological mother, Rong Yuejun was the true head of the entire family.
When younger generations have needs, they always subconsciously seek out the person who can truly solve their problems.
Just like in a family, if the mother is weak and lacks economic strength, then the father, who is away doing business all year round and rarely comes home, becomes the child's psychological support.
Even if you only have a cat, if you bring back food every day, the cats will know your "hunting" skills and will respect you more.
In the entire extended family, Rong Yuejun takes on the role of a father from the mortal realm.
Rong Tang's biological father, Xie Chengbi, was not a person who could make decisions in the Xie family. He was always subordinate to his elder brother.
The small animals always subconsciously seek out the true leader of the tribe.
Shen Zhiwei even heard an interesting anecdote: Xie Chengbi had even suspected that Rong Tang might actually be Rong Yuejun's biological daughter. Rong Yuejun had given his own flesh and blood to his sister, and then, for some unknown reason, treated a wild child as his nominal son, tormenting him in every way to appease his elder brother.
Because Rong Yuejun had indeed tormented Rong Xiao too much.
At the height of Xie Chengbi's paranoia, he even secretly went to get a blood test.
But it turned into a joke.
In fact, Rong Tang is indeed his daughter with Rong Ying.
Although it was a misunderstanding, it also illustrates that there are some strange and misaligned relationships within the Rong family.
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