The next morning, as the sky began to lighten.
Within a certain stone house, rustling noises could be heard.
Not long after, Zhang Jing, who had already dressed himself, energetically pushed open the door, curiously taking in his surroundings in the dim light.
The environment was serene.
Despite being in the middle of winter, the island was still verdant.
The sound of birds chirping could be heard in all directions from time to time.
Not far away, lights seeped out from the narrow stone houses similar to his, one after another.
Clearly, no one dared to forget the words of Coach Wang from yesterday.
Looking back at the interior of his house, Zhang Jing couldn't help but smile and mumble to himself:
"It was too late yesterday to inspect carefully. Now that I've had a look today, the stone house, although it's the lowest Grade-C dwelling, it's still not bad at all."
"Apart from being a little small..."
Yes.
Zhang Jing originally wanted to choose a Grade-B flat, at least it looked more like a living place.
However, after asking the servants, he decisively turned around and headed for the stone houses.
There's no other reason, simply because of the silver currency.
If he had chosen the flat, he would have been left with less than five taels of silver.
Zhang Jing, who had already got a taste of the Dao Institute's lifestyle yesterday, wouldn't believe in the slightest that there wouldn't be more places where he needed to spend silver, other than lodging.
To be safe, it's better to save where possible.
Fortunately, the stone house only looked simple on the outside, but it was fully furnished inside. Bed, chairs, bench, bedding, pots, and pans... nothing lacked.
He took out some dry food from his package and ate a bit.
After estimating the time, Zhang Jing couldn't wait to head to the Hall of Law Transmission.
He was feeling rather sprightly.
The moment he had been yearning for, for several years was finally about to arrive.
On the way,
Zhang Jing noticed that, among those who came from Huizhou this time, the vast majority made the same choice as him.
Only a dozen or so were living in the flats.
Looking at their attire, they were either rich or noble.
As for the Grade-A small courtyards, as expected, it was only Ji Bochang and his group of four.
As Zhang Jing was passing through the area of the small courtyards, he happened to run into the ostentatious Ji Bochang walking out of a courtyard.
Their gazes met.
A crude smile appeared on Ji Bochang's face instantly, and holding a painting fan in his left hand, he slowly approached Zhang Jing.
...
"Brother Zhang, why didn't you choose.."
Inside the Hall of Law Transmission.
Sitting on the cushion in the very front, Uncle Ji suddenly turned his head and asked in a low voice.
Behind him.
Just as Zhang Jing was about to answer, a heavy footstep suddenly echoed in the Hall of Law Transmission, interrupting Ji Bochang.
Ji Bochang quickly turned his head back.
Zhang Jing also turned his gaze towards Coach Wang, who suddenly appeared on the stage.
"Very good," Coach Wang glanced at the people sitting below, expressing his satisfaction: "It seems that no one is late. Then let's get straight to the point."
After saying that.
Just then, Coach Wang swiped his hand over a black animal skin bag at his waist, and in the blink of an eye, a jade slip appeared in his hand.
The jade slip was crystal clear, with a mysterious pattern composed of some kind of runes faintly visible on the surface.
Below the stage, Zhang Jing's gaze tightened.
As he was sitting in the second row, he could see it clearly.
The jade slip had suddenly appeared in Coach Wang's hand.
Zhang Jing's gaze unconsciously swept over Coach Wang's black animal skin bag, speculating in his heart that it must be some kind of Space Artifact.
"A Fusumic Space, perhaps?"
As for the jade slip–
"This jade slip in my hand records one of the basic Cultivation Methods of the Dragon Lake Dao Institute, known as the 'Pure Yuan Breath Visualization Method'".
Coach Wang's voice rang out again.
In an instant, this jade slip attracted the burning gazes of nearly everyone below.
All of them were extremely excited.
What was their purpose in coming to take the examination at the Dao Institute? Was it not to step onto the Immortal Way? Now, a Cultivation Method was right before their eyes, naturally causing great excitement in their hearts.
Zhang Jing also fixed his gaze tightly on the jade slip, although his face bore a very calm expression.
With the Mysterious Jade Token by his side, along with the Mind Eye Dharma Seeds and the existence of the Absorbing Void Dragon Path, he was confident enough to pass the examination and step onto the Immortal Way.
That's why Zhang Jing can suppress his inner excitement.
On the stage, Coach Wang's sharp gaze swept across each person in the audience, seemingly intending to see through everyone.
Descendants of the Immortal Way families? There are actually four of them.
Could it be that my Seventh Temporary Institute is going to stand out in this Dao Institute examination? How many Tao Merits will be rewarded if we can enter the top three in the comprehensive comparison...
Thinking about this, Coach Wang raised his voice, saying solemnly:
"The rules for this Dao Institute examination are as follows:"
"After everyone learns the 'Pure Yuan Breathing Visualization Method', there will be thirty days of cultivation time."
"After thirty days, those who complete the entry to visualization method will pass the assessment, enter the Outer Academy of Dragon Lake Dao Institute for cultivation; those who did not pass, will have their memories related to the 'Pure Yuan Breathing Visualization Method' erased and will be sent back to their respective academies."
As soon as he finished speaking.
The people below who were just getting excited a moment ago seemed to be suddenly doused with a bucket of cold water, their faces turning panicked in an instant.
For a time, the air in the Hall of Law Transmission began to stagnate.
"Did you all hear clearly?" Coach Wang's rough voice thundered in everyone's ears.
"We heard clearly."
All replied in unison.
Coach Wang nodded, stretched out his hand, and a white ray flashed from his fingertips. The jade slip suddenly separated from his hand and floated in front of him.
He glanced at Ji Bochang and his three companions in the front row.
Then, the jade slip drifted directly towards Chu Lingyun in the middle.
"What's your name?"
"Coach, my name is Chu Lingyun."
"Chu Lingyun?" Coach Wang paused, "Chu...erm, that Lingyun, this jade slip will temporarily be kept by you. Make sure everyone learns the 'Pure Yuan Breathing Visualization Method' today."
"Rest assured, Coach, Lingyun will fulfill the task!"
Chu Lingyun raised her head, looking serious.
"Good, place the jade slip on your forehead while studying, concentrate and try to communicate with the jade slip."
"Lingyun understands."
Next, Coach Wang looked at the crowd below and said:
"After learning the visualization method today, you can try to visualize and cultivate. The points to note are all clearly marked in the legacy. Tomorrow, at the beginning of the mao hour, I will be lecturing here. Those who wish to listen are welcome to come."
With that said.
A flash of light appeared, and Coach Wang's figure disappeared from the Hall of Law Transmission.
At the scene.
Chu Lingyun stood up, a gentle smile appearing in her eyes:
"Everyone, please stay here in the Hall of Law Transmission first. After learning the visualization method taught by Coach Wang, then you can go back. There will naturally be a queue to organize the learning due to the large number of people, please forgive any inconvenience."
"To apologize, Lingyun will have meals prepared in the Spirit Food Hall in three days. I hope everyone can come."
Chu Lingyun bowed to everyone with a blithe manner mixed with a dash of boldness.
"Fairy Chu is too kind."
"Indeed, all Fairy Chu needs to do is give the word, and I bet no one would dare disobey her arrangements."
"Exactly, just arrange it as you wish, Fairy Chu."
...
The crowd echoed in agreement.
"In that case, Lingyun would like to thank everyone in advance."
After finishing her sentence, Chu Lingyun turned and looked at Ji Bochang and the other two. She pointed at the jade slip and asked, "Would the three brothers like to go first?"
"Lingyun, you don't have to do this. Since the Coach chose you, you should go first." Wu Mingyuan hastily declined.
Deng Yuan and Ji Bochang first glanced at Wu Mingyuan, then nodded at Chu Lingyun, indicating that she should start first.
"Then, Lingyun won't hold back."
A blush crept up Chu Lingyun's fair face as she placed the jade slip on her forehead and closed her eyes.
...
...
Time went by quickly.
As evening approached, it was finally Zhang Jing's turn.
As one of the people scheduled to receive the legacy last, he had already rehearsed the action of using the legacy jade slip dozens of times in his mind.
So when he received the jade slip, Zhang Jing did not hesitate for a moment. He put the jade slip directly onto his forehead, trying to focus his spirit and communicate with the jade slip.
In an instant.
A torrent of complex information gushed out, completely overwhelming Zhang Jing's consciousness.
On the Mysterious Jade Token.
A new line of small characters slowly emerged.
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