#611 - Rebellious
The assessment proceeded round after round.
The more outstanding individuals also caught the attention of the Haotian Sect's higher-ups.
After several days of observation, Xu Fengqiu had basically identified Chen Fan.
It should be that Fan Chen.
However, that wasn't important.
Because as long as Chen Fan was close enough to Xu Fengqiu, no matter how he disguised himself, Xu Fengqiu could easily recognize him and know his thoughts.
In the next seven days.
A total of more than five hundred disciples entered the final round of assessment.
Of course, the other nearly one thousand disciples had already been confirmed to enter the Haotian Sect, but these people would enter the outer sect.
Among these five hundred or so, most were capable of entering the inner sect, or even attaining a higher status.
The main thing still depended on their performance in this round.
And this round took place in a village that the Haotian Sect simulated as a secluded paradise.
In this village, there were many "villagers," which could be understood as NPCs.
They needed to stay here for seven days.
During these seven days, they needed to demonstrate many things, but many of these things were revealed inadvertently.
For the Haotian Sect, they still placed great importance on a martial artist's character.
Because sect disciples represented their sect when they were outside.
They didn't want their disciples to disgrace their sect's reputation.
As for these disciples, they needed to collect points in the village; collecting enough points would allow them to pass the assessment.
The required points were five hundred.
How to collect points?
It depended on helping the villagers; various small tasks and favors could earn points from the villagers.
Basically, it was one, two, or three points.
Some more difficult tasks would yield higher points.
And some were hidden tasks, such as hidden conflicts between villagers.
You needed to discover them.
"This He Nanzhou is quite interesting, he found this shortcut?"
Inside the main hall, the Haotian Sect powerhouses were also observing the entire process.
What shortcut did He Nanzhou find?
There was a widow in the village, and by accompanying this lonely widow, chatting with her, and so on, he made the widow become dependent on him; this widow gave all of her one hundred-plus points to He Nanzhou.
After He Nanzhou obtained these points, he didn't just ignore the widow.
The widow's reputation in the village was actually quite good.
This widow also actively helped He Nanzhou, allowing He Nanzhou to become the first assessment disciple to obtain five hundred points in just four days.
"Yes, very clever."
"On the path of martial arts, strength, talent, comprehension, diligence, and so on are all indispensable, but what is equally indispensable is intelligence."
"That's right, intelligence is reflected in actions, handling affairs, reactions, and all aspects. To put it simply, such as fighting an enemy slightly stronger than oneself, sometimes what determines one's life or death is an idea or plan that emerges during the battle."
"So, there are some guys who are carefree, act recklessly, and have no bottom line, but who doesn't admire their many clever ideas?"
"This He Nanzhou is indeed very outstanding."
"There's also a Fan Chen, a Liu Yihuang, and a Liu Tianche, all not bad."
"This old man thinks that Li Shan is also not a good person."
"Oh? Li Shan?"
"Didn't you all notice his behavior these past few days? This child, although born ordinary, is very ambitious; a person with ambition may be worth cultivating."
"But this person's character is not good."
Fifth Elder shook his head: "Sect Master, you are mistaken. Imagine a servant living in an imperial family, oppressed for many years, verbally abused by his master, and beaten at whim, with no dignity. Yet, even so, he has stayed by Liu Yihuang's side for more than ten years. Now it can be seen that his purpose is to enter the Haotian Sect through Liu Yihuang in order to change his life."
"And with such an experience, yet still able to maintain his ambition, and continue to endure, wanting to change his situation through his own efforts, doesn't that make people admire him? As for some of his so-called temperament and character, everyone, in such an environment for so many years, he needs these, right? Or rather, he is still young and there is still a lot of room for change. This old man thinks that such a person is quite admirable."
"What? Does Fifth Elder intend to take him as your disciple?"
Fifth Elder shook his head: "No, no, no, that's not it. His talent is indeed too poor, and his character is indeed problematic at the moment. However, this old man intends to observe him, first let him go to the outer sect, and experience a few years in the inner sect. If he is still good, this old man really wants to give him a chance."
At this time, Eighth Elder said: "According to what Fifth Elder said, he has been humiliated and endured for five years, which is admirable. Then look at Liu Tianche? Although this kid is a prince, his situation these years is not much better than this Li Shan, right? And what about him? He has also endured until now, but what is his character like? At least I can't see anything bad about it, right?"
Fifth Elder said: "Well, Liu Tianche's future achievements may not be too bad, but this Li Shan is not a good person either. Would you all like to bet on it?"
"…"
In the village.
He Nanzhou looked at Liu Tianche.
"Brother Tianche, then I will leave the village first, I'll wait for you."
"Okay! Brother He, please go quickly."
Liu Tianche cupped his fist and said.
"Yes, you also work hard."
At this time, there was movement not far away.
"Li Shan? What do you mean? Your points are full?"
Liu Yihuang frowned, staring at Li Shan who was walking over.
"That's right."
Li Shan said.
And his tone and everything had also changed from the previous humbleness.
"Bastard, I asked you how many points you had, and you lied to me that you only had a little over a hundred. I told you to pay attention to the tasks, but you, you damn, you hogged them all to yourself, right? I knew you were sneaking around like a thief these past two days, so you found a high-point task, right?"
Li Shan said: "Why should I help you find tasks?"
Liu Yihuang frowned.
Li Shan said: "I get up early and work late every day, observing, helping, and even carrying manure. I relied on my own efforts to complete these tasks. Why should you get these benefits for nothing?"
"Bastard, what are you saying?"
Li Shan's expression looked a little ferocious as he said: "These years, I have been your servant, enduring your verbal abuse and beatings. I have had enough. From today onwards, I, Li Shan, am no longer your Third Prince's man."
"Hehe, hahaha."
Liu Yihuang couldn't help but laugh: "A dog slave is just a dog slave. What? Do you think you can change yourself by coming to the Haotian Sect? Hahaha."
