After the training, Fu Yang granted the children some freedom to occupy themselves in the courtyard while he made his way to the temporary dorm of the New Disciples of the Sect.
Although the entrance examination for the New Disciples had already concluded, Fu Yang still had the responsibility of accompanying them through the subsequent test.
As scheduled, the initial trial consisted of evaluating their endurance under intense heat and gauging their physical strength.
Using his Energy Phone, he directly reminded Elder Lan Jian about the upcoming test.
However, he suddenly faced a problem. He couldn't remember the nickname of Elder Lan.
To solve his problem, he went directly to the directory list of the members and tapped Elder Lan's icon to clear his name.
Youngest Elder- Fu Yang: @Blacksmith Elder, Lan Jian The new disciples are ready to take your test. Soon we will arrive at the Blacksmithing Building of the sect.
Blacksmith Elder- Lan Jian: Oh, my disciple will be there to asses them, but why did you change my nickname @Youngest Elder- Fu Yang?
Youngest Elder- Fu Yang: Your nickname is too long, why can't you just make it simple?
Blacksmith Elder- Lan Jian: That nickname defined me! My whole being was in my nickname!
Youngest Elder- Fu Yang: Then change it back!
Blacksmith Elder- Lan Jian: …
Youngest Elder- Fu Yang: You forgot it, didn't you?
As soon as Fu Yang sent the message, Elder Lan Jian went offline.
"What the—? Why can't Elder Lan admit it?"
He put his Energy Phone in his Spatial Ring and went to the assembly area of the New Disciples.
Arriving there, he saw some disciples in a group while most of them preferred to be left alone.
"Disciples, gather in 2 lines. Female in front and boys should be at the back."
Hearing the order from Elder Fu, all the disciples followed.
"You must've already read today's itinerary, so I don't need to repeat it myself. Let's go!"
Fu Yang guided all the disciples towards a wide two-storey building with multiple chimneys, while explaining the upcoming test.
"... and this is the blacksmithing building of the sect. As the only building with multiple chimneys, it is to remember where the blacksmithing building is. Do you have any question?"
As soon as he dropped the question, most of the disciples raised their hands.
"Ladies first, you... An Yingli or An Ying qi?"
Being the first two to pass the Entrance Examination, Fu Yang can't help but remember them.
"I am An Yingli, Elder Fu... Can I not do the test?"
Although An Yingli paused because of hesitation, she still voiced out her thoughts. She really dislike being inside a hot place. She feels as if she was being cooked.
"... Yes, you may not do the test."
When the other disciples heard his answer, many raised hands went down.
'It seems like not many among this year's New Disciples like to do manual labor under an immense heat.'
"For those unwilling to be tested for Blacksmithing, may remain here."
Soon after, Fu Yang and 20 other disciples went inside the Blacksmithing building.
As they stepped inside, they were met with a high temperature heat wave.
For Fu Yang, this was nothing, however for the new disciples this was a nightmare.
They couldn't even sweat as it would evaporate as soon as they shed.
"Why did it become so hot here?"
"Is the test starting this soon?"
"Can I still back out?"
"Me too! I want to back out!"
Hearing the complaints of the disciples, Fu Yang sighed and gave a sign to the disciples having difficulties to get out.
Now, there are only 3 disciples left.
All of them persisted the heat and then arrived in front of a big anvil.
"Li wei, come here and assist these disciple for the next part of the test."
When Fu Yang finished speaking, a guy with big biceps came out behind the anvil.
"Good morning Elder Fu!"
Greeting Fu Yang, Li Wei immediately set his eyes on the 3 panting disciples.
"It seems like this year's new disciples are quite sturdy. Last year not even one passed the first test."
Even though the three are panting hard, they still straightened their back in front of their examiner.
"This test is quite simple, you only need to lift the anvil up and then you pass."
As soon as the instructions were said, the bulkier among the three, Zhang Hao directly went in front the anvil and squatted. The best way to prepare oneself before lifting heavy things is to properly squat.
He held the edge of the anvil and tried lifting it. However, the anvil didn't budge. It stood there unmoved.
Knowing that he couldn't lift it no matter how hard he tried, he step aside and give way to another fellow new disciple.
The same thing happened to the other two. They also couldn't move the anvil.
Perhaps they were too tired from earlier test, so they sat down for a moment and tried replenishing their strength.
"You only need to lift the Anvil."
Reminded by their Examiner again, Zhang Hao clenched his fist. The examiner was mocking him.
Contrary to Zhang Hao's thoughts, one of the other disciples seemed to be enlightened.
He went to his fellow disciples and discuss what he had in mind, however, Zhang Hao didn't agree with his ideas.
"Are you sure you don't want to? The examiner didn't exactly say that we should lift the anvil one by one."
"No need to persuade me Cai Xiang."
For Zhang Hao, helping these two was directly giving them a free ride. He was sure that even if the two combined their strength, they still wouldn't be able to lift the anvil.
But, he was wrong. The two were able to lift the anvil without any difficulties.
Seeing the sight shocked Zhang Hao, how did the two lift the anvil?
Aren't they weaker than him?
"Congratulations! Now you are members of the Blacksmithing Course! You can start today if you want."
Zhang Hao couldn't just stand still and say nothing. This situation was too bizarre!
"How come they are able to lift the anvil? Aren't they weaker than me?"
The words of Zhang Hao, triggered Li Wei.
Slightly angered he still answered Zhang Hao.
"The anvil was made so only when more than one person tried to lift it that it will become lighter and easier to lift."
"Why didn't you say so? You! Cai Xiang, help me lift this anvil."
The arrogant attitude of Zhang Hao, really angered Li Wei. Such people full of themselves are not needed.
Even if he was an Examiner, it didn't give him the right to act against a disciple. But Zhang Hao's character pissed him off, so he forgot about his limited authority and kick out Zhang Hao.
As Zhang Hao faced Li Wei in front, it was not just any simple kick in the butt, but a kick in the balls.
"Elder Fu, that disciple is too arrogant. Please excuse me for acting above your authority."
"...You are excused."
Faced with an unexpected situation, directly forgave Li Wei and went out to check the thrown disciple.
It was not because of worry, but because he didn't want any Disciple to die just because they are thrown out.
If that happens, how can he explain it to the Sect Master?
He died for being kicked out in his balls?
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Will edit this tomorrow, done in rush again.