During the year when it did not take human form, Nian Wanzhou would swim in the pool and take a bath. After bathing, it would roughly dry its whole body and tail with leaves.
That's right, it's the tail.
This thing dries slowly and is difficult to wipe dry.
Having lived like this for a year, Nian Wanzhou still wasn't quite used to the dragon's appearance.
Sometimes I forget I'm a dragon and just sit, lie down, and do whatever a human does. The result is that I end up feeling uncomfortable here and there.
However, there are advantages to being reborn: you won't lose your fur, and you'll be born with the ability to swim.
She used to be a terrible landlubber!
Although she's not human, she's a rare species, a dragon, so it's not a loss.
Holding Yuheng in her arms, she finally felt like a human being again.
When Yuheng carried her and flew on his sword, Nian Wanzhou was once again stunned by this magical scene—she was actually flying!
Behind him followed a small black snake flying—no, it can't be called a small black snake anymore. Yuheng gave him a name: Nanyu, the young man from the south who leaps over the dragon gate.
The little black snake was born in the south, symbolizing a fish leaping over the dragon gate, which is an early wish for his success in achieving this goal.
(From the ancient poem "Autumn Shore": On the boat, one hears children calling out; on the south bank of the dike, one catches fish. By Du Mu.)
It sounds pretty good.
Nian Wanzhou could actually fly, but she was still a cub and couldn't fly for very long.
Therefore, it could only be carried away by Yuheng.
This also perfectly satisfied Yuheng's love for his child.
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Tianji Sect, at the foot of the mountain.
Right now, it's the time for the sect's entrance examination. The Heavenly Mystery Sect has opened its gates to people, demons, and other races from all directions to select outer and inner disciples. Many people are lining up outside the mountain, waiting to have their spiritual roots tested before taking the examination.
Generally, once you pass the spiritual root test and reach a certain level of talent, you can continue with the assessment.
Those who pass the test can choose the cultivation system they want, such as body cultivation, sword cultivation, talisman cultivation, medical cultivation, and weapon cultivation. After passing the content assessment, they can be evaluated as either an inner or outer disciple.
However, Yuheng did not lead Nian Wanzhou and the others back to the sect in a grand manner, but returned as usual without disturbing anyone.
However, when they passed the spiritual root test at the foot of the mountain, they threw the two little demons down there and let them test their spiritual roots on their own.
He hid to the side, intending to quietly assess the two boys' abilities, not wanting anyone to think he was giving them preferential treatment.
However, the back door had already been opened, so this was just a formality.
The two little demons didn't complain and obediently lined up to wait for the test.
"Hey, why are there people bringing their kids to the test? Are they trying to scam me?" Some busybodies in the queue laughed at Nan Yu, who was holding Nian Wanzhou.
"Really? But this child is too young; it's probably not appropriate to bring him along."
"Hey young man, take my advice. You shouldn't bring this kid along. After the test, find her somewhere to stay. Otherwise, she'll hold you back and affect whether you can even get started." A kind-hearted person offered some advice.
Because that little dumpling was just so cute, all pink and chubby, and so full of life.
Nan Yu scratched his head, not understanding why these people were advising him. Wanwan was very smart, like a little adult, how could she be a burden to him?
"Thank you for your kindness, but she won't be a burden to me." Nan Yu grinned, feeling that Wanwan was more capable than him.
"Oh dear, young man, you really are..."
"I think he just wants to cling to the Heavenly Mystery Sect. Otherwise, why would he bring a child along? He must be trying to gain sympathy by using the child."
“I think so too. After all, the Heavenly Mystery Sect often takes in orphans and teaches them... Their intentions are truly insidious.”
"How shameless! Using a child to gain sympathy? This isn't a begging fair. If you know what's good for you, young man, I advise you not to get in the way."
"Hey, stop talking, the senior sister over there is looking over here."
The female disciples from the sect who were testing her spiritual roots cast scrutinizing glances at her. She had heard what these people were saying, and she despised those who tried to gain sympathy.
They dare to play tricks in front of the sect's selection process; we won't let them get away with it later.
A minor incident has passed.
Soon it was Nan Yu's turn to have his spiritual root tested, but the female disciple who had overheard the discussion earlier did not have a good attitude towards him.
He stared at the two of them with disdain, unwilling to let them properly test their spiritual roots.
"Hey, sister, what's wrong with you? My uncle... no, my brother wants to properly test his spiritual root, why did you change the spirit stone and not let him test it?" Nian Wanzhou couldn't stand it anymore. How come the spirit stone that person used to test it was fine, but when it came to Nanyu, it was changed?
She could tell that the spirit stones she exchanged were ordinary stones. Wasn't this obviously intentional?
Just because they are one big and one small, and were just discussed by others, this female disciple overheard them and assumed they were trying to gain sympathy? That's so deliberate!
The female disciple's forehead tightened, and she thought to herself, "How can this brat have such good eyesight? He can see all this."
"You've mistaken me. These are still the same spirit stones from before. There's no mistake." She refused to admit that she had switched the spirit stones and quickly hid them away.
The spirit stones used to test spiritual roots are treasures of every sect, and replacing them without authorization is a serious crime.
Nian Wanzhou immediately pointed out the spirit stone she had hidden: "The spirit stone you're holding in your right hand is the real one. Senior brother next door, aren't you going to come and see what's going on?"
People around him looked at him with skepticism.
Even the male disciple next door looked like he didn't want to pay attention, thinking that the kid was just there to cause trouble.
"I didn't see it. Our sect has always been fair and just, and we would never show favoritism. What are you doing causing trouble, you little kid?" The male disciple had clearly heard the previous discussion as well, and he took the initiative to cover for the female disciple.
“Little sister, you’re just a kid, don’t cause trouble. Your brother didn’t react to that spirit stone, which means he doesn’t have the talent for cultivation. Don’t waste everyone’s time.” Zhang San stepped forward first, supporting his two disciples’ actions and earning himself a good impression.
Others echoed this sentiment, saying, "That's right, do disciples of other sects need a child like you to instruct them on how to do things?"
"Stop causing trouble, little sister. You can't think you can do whatever you want just because you're cute."
"Go down. Your brother has no talent, that's all. Don't waste our time!"
"Let's go quickly."
"Are you guys going to continue or not? The people behind us have been waiting for a long time, can you hurry up?"
"If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Can spirit stones really be wrong? Let's not cause trouble."
"That's right, senior brothers and sisters, please give us the test."
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