roccoschili Chapter 39 Senior Brother Acts as a Lobby-Talker
Chapter 39 Senior Brother Acts as a Lobby-Talker
Xu Xiaoxiao returned to Chongyang Peak and went straight to her master's residence.
She took a deep breath at the door to calm her excited emotions before raising her hand to knock.
"Master, I'm Xiaoxiao. I have something I'd like to discuss with you." She bowed respectfully as the door opened.
Li Changchun looked at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes, "Xiaoxiao, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry?"
Xu Xiaoxiao mustered her courage and said, "Master, I heard in the cafeteria today that there will be a trial for new disciples in a few days. I want to sign up to participate. I know that my cultivation is still shallow, but I think this is a good opportunity to gain experience. When I was in the cafeteria, I was worried about my cultivation bottleneck. Hearing this news was like seeing a ray of light. I want to break through myself through this trial and also get to know our sect and other disciples better."
Li Changchun frowned slightly. "You've only been a disciple for a short time. Although this trial is open to new disciples, it is full of dangers and challenges. I'm worried that you won't be able to handle it."
Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly said, "Master, I understand there is danger, but I don't want to always grow up under your and my senior brothers' protection. I have Chu Yi and Chu Er with me, and they will assist me. Moreover, I believe that under pressure, I can improve my strength faster and find a way to break through the bottleneck."
Li Changchun pondered for a moment, then said, "Go back first, and I'll discuss it with your senior brothers."
Xu Xiaoxiao was a little disappointed, but she still obediently withdrew.
She then approached her two senior brothers, tugging at their sleeves and pleading, "Senior brothers, I want to participate in the new disciple trial. I know you might think I'm not strong enough, but I really want to try. I don't want to miss any opportunity to grow. I want to become as powerful as you. This trial is so important to me."
Looking at her determined eyes, the senior brother said, "Junior sister, it's not that we disagree with you going, it's just that the competition in this trial is fierce, and we're afraid you'll get hurt. But since you have this determination, we will discuss it with Master. Don't rush."
The second senior brother nodded, "Junior sister, we will consider it. You should focus on your cultivation and wait for the results."
Although he had pills that could quickly improve his cultivation level, he knew that steady and solid cultivation was the most useful in the world of cultivation, and that cultivation achieved through pills was just an empty shell.
Although Xu Xiaoxiao was still uneasy, she could only give up for the time being and return to her room. While anxiously waiting for her master and senior brothers' decision, she silently prepared to participate in the trial and kept praying that they would agree to her request.
The eldest and second eldest brothers arrived together at their master Li Changchun's meditation room.
Jiang Jingzhi spoke first, his expression respectful and sincere: "Master, Junior Sister wants to participate in the new disciple trial. I've thought this might be a rare opportunity. Although Junior Sister hasn't been a disciple for long, she has a strong will and excellent talent. She often learns by analogy in her daily cultivation. Although this trial is risky, it is precisely because of this that it can better hone her. Pressure is the source of motivation. If she can handle the various challenges in it, her strength will surely increase significantly, which will greatly benefit her future cultivation path."
Mu Zhusheng continued, "Master, Junior Sister has Chu Yi and Chu Er by her side, which can protect her to some extent in critical moments. Moreover, we will not stand idly by; we will definitely keep an eye on things at the edge of the training grounds and lend a helping hand if she encounters any danger. Junior Sister has lofty ambitions and does not want to stay under our protection for long. If such ambition is suppressed, it may dampen her spirit and affect her enthusiasm for cultivation in the future. It would be better to let her try, so that she can better understand the vastness of our sect, enhance her exchanges and learning with other disciples, and broaden her horizons and mindset."
Jiang Jingzhi added, "Master, no rainbow appears without rain. If Junior Sister can gain something from this trial, she will surely bring glory to Chongyang Peak in the future. I hope Master will grant my request."
After listening to his two disciples, Li Changchun stroked his beard and pondered for a long time before slowly speaking: "What you said does make some sense. It's good that Xiaoxiao is ambitious, but my worries are not unfounded."
Seeing that his master was softening, Jiang Jingzhi quickly said, "Master, we understand your concerns, but we have seen all of Junior Sister's efforts during this time. She is so eager for this trial, and I'm sure she will give it her all. We will also give her more guidance before the trial so that she can be as well-prepared as possible."
He was thinking to himself: I must get Master's approval; Junior Sister can't miss this opportunity.
Mu Zhusheng chimed in, "Yes, Master, this is an important milestone in Junior Sister's growth. She needs this kind of challenge to break through her limitations. We will make sure she doesn't fall into dire straits, and if there is any danger, we will be there immediately."
He had great confidence in his junior sister and believed that she could achieve something in the trial.
Li Changchun nodded slightly: "In that case, let her go, but you must keep a close eye on her and not be careless."
The two were overjoyed and replied in unison, "Yes, Master."
Afterwards, the two hurriedly arrived at Xu Xiaoxiao's room, and Jiang Jingzhi called out with a smile, "Junior Sister, Master has agreed to let you participate in the trial."
Xu Xiaoxiao was taken aback at first, then her eyes filled with surprise and excitement: "Really? That's great! I knew my senior brothers would help me persuade Master."
She was overjoyed, thinking that she would finally be able to show her skills in the trial.
Mu Zhusheng smiled and said, "Junior Sister, we'll have to help you prepare well in the coming days. You must work hard and not let Master down."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously: "Yes, I definitely will, thank you senior brothers!"
She secretly vowed to achieve good results in the trials and live up to everyone's expectations.
Jiang Jingzhi and Mu Zhusheng brought Xu Xiaoxiao to the training ground on the back mountain of Chongyang Peak.
Jiang Jingzhi said with a serious expression, "Junior Sister, this trial tests many aspects of ability. Let's start with the basic control of spiritual energy. Try to condense the spiritual energy in your body into threads, the thinner and more stable the better."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded solemnly, feeling both nervous and expectant, determined to study hard.
She closed her eyes and began to channel her spiritual energy, but the energy was like a mischievous sprite, difficult to tame.
Mu Zhusheng gently reminded her from the side, "Junior Sister, don't be impatient. Calm down and feel the flow of spiritual energy, just like feeling the mountain stream, and go with the flow."
Xu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and silently said to herself: I can do it.
After a while, Jiang Jingzhi saw Xu Xiaoxiao's progress and said, "You've improved, but it's not enough. Now I'll demonstrate for you."
A thin and stable thread of spiritual energy, as fine as a hair, instantly appeared in Jiang Jingzhi's hand. Xu Xiaoxiao was filled with admiration and thought to herself: When will I be able to reach the level of my senior brother?
Mu Zhusheng continued, "Xiaoxiao, you must remember that the use of spiritual power is extremely crucial in actual combat. For example, when facing an attack, you can use spiritual power threads to interfere with the opponent's moves."
Xu Xiaoxiao listened attentively, constantly simulating various scenarios in her mind.
During a break from cultivation, Xu Xiaoxiao said with some worry, "Senior brothers, I'm still afraid that I won't perform well in the trial."
Jiang Jingzhi patted her shoulder: "Junior Sister, with the help of Chu Yi and Chu Er, plus your hard work in cultivation during this period, you will definitely be able to unleash your full potential. Don't worry too much about the outcome, just do your best."
Mu Zhusheng nodded in agreement: "That's right, the process is the most important thing, and every experience is a step towards growth."
Hearing her senior brothers' encouragement, Xu Xiaoxiao's fighting spirit was rekindled, and she secretly vowed to cultivate even more diligently.