A moment later, the old man asked, “Do you feel anything?”
The girl showed a look of hesitation and was a little afraid to answer.
“Don’t be afraid, just speak up what you feel,” the elderly man chuckled.
Gathering his courage, the boy murmured weakly, “I feel like there’s a very faint breath moving in the palm of my hand.”
Upon hearing this, the elder nodded and put the herbs away. “Little girl,” he said, “I’m Meng Wuyou, you can choose to join the Pill Sect Lineage.”
Whoosh!
At these words, all the youths present showed expressions of surprise and envy.
Overwhelmed with excitement, the girl hurriedly nodded and said, “My younger self is willing to be part of the Pill Sect Lineage!”
Meng Wuyou, the elderly man, nodded and had her stand behind him.
In the crowd, Fang Lin witnessed all this and his smile became even broader.
The Purple Mist Sect’s entry assessment consists of two parts. Those who pass the root bone examination conducted by the middle-aged man can become disciples of Martial Meridian within the Purple Mist Sect.
If one fails the root bone examination, it doesn’t matter, there is still another chance, that is to be tested again by Meng Wuyou.
However, what Meng Wuyou tests is not root bone potential, but Pill Refining aptitude.
Even without root bone potential, if one has Pill Refining aptitude, one can also become a disciple of the Purple Mist Sect, but not of Martial Meridian, but rather of Pill Pulsar.
Even if one cannot become a disciple of Martial Meridian, becoming a disciple of Pill Pulsar is still excellent.
But in reality, becoming a Pill Pulsar disciple is more demanding than becoming a Martial Meridian disciple.
As long as one has suitable root bone potential and meets certain standards, one can become a Martial Meridian disciple.
But to become a Pill Pulsar disciple, one must have Pill Refining aptitude, and such aptitude, which cannot be improved by acquired endowments, is something one is naturally born with.
While root bone potential can be refined and enhanced with precious gems and ores, Pill Refining aptitude is innate. Either one has it, or one doesn’t.
In the following assessments, several people were chosen by Elder Meng Wuyou to join the Pill Sect.
However, without exception, these individuals had all failed the root bone examination. In their hearts, they actually still wanted to become Martial Meridian disciples, after all, Martial Arts is the mainstream.
After a long while, it was finally Fang Yang’s turn to undergo the root bone examination.
Fang Yang’s face was as calm as usual, he even had a faint smile on his face as he walked over to the middle-aged man.
“Go for it, Young Master Fang Yang!”
“You can definitely pass!”
A few disciples of the Fang Family shouted out, drawing sidelong glances from bystanders.
“Shut up!” The middle-aged man shouted, glaring at the shouting disciples of the Fang family.
The man’s glare immediately silenced them. Each of them, trembling with fear, didn’t dare to breathe heavily.
Fang Yang was also very displeased with the disciples of the Fang Family. What are you all shouting about in this situation? You’re really making a spectacle of yourselves.
Ignoring the blundering fools, Fang Yang stood respectfully in front of the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man extended his hand and rested it on Fang Yang’s shoulder. Immediately, Fang Yang felt a sense of heaviness, as if a huge rock was pressing on him.
But Fang Yang wasn’t panicked, he was confident in himself.
A moment later, the middle-aged man raised his hand and announced in a heavy voice, “Root bone qualified.”
Upon hearing, Fang Yang couldn’t help but feel a bit excited inside, but he managed to keep composed, giving a slight bow to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man waved his hand, indicating Fang Yang to stand behind him.
Standing there, Fang Yang was wearing an extremely smug expression on his face. As he glanced towards Fang Lin in the crowd, a smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“Fang Lin, I’m destined to soar into the sky while you can only end up like your father, doing nothing for your entire life within the family,” Fang Yang quietly muttered to himself.
“See? Young Master Fang Yang passed the exam, he’s destined to become a disciple of the Purple Mist Sect. This is the greatest glory for our Fang Family!”
“Even if we can’t be like Young Master Fang Yang, we’re already very proud.”
“Fang Lin, don’t bother looking. Even though you are Young Master Fang Yang’s cousin, he’s destined to be outstanding among mortals. You should just go back and take over your father’s family business.”
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The Fang Family Disciples mocked Fang Lin mercilessly. It seemed they were even more thrilled by Fang Yang becoming a Purple Mist Sect disciple than if they had become one themselves.
Fang Lin merely smirked and ignored their taunts.
The examination continued, with one disciple from the Fang Family after another coming up for their root bone examination. Yet none of them passed. Despite their disappointment, they quickly accepted their fate, for they had been prepared mentally when they came.
The last one from the Fang Family to undergo the root bone examination was Fang Lin himself. Standing in front of the middle-aged man, he wore a smile and showed no signs of nervousness.
The middle-aged man frowned slightly, his displeasure showing at the smile on Fang Lin’s face. The man felt his authority was being challenged.
Thump!
The middle-aged man’s hand pressed heavily on Fang Lin’s shoulder, almost knocking him over.
“This guy!” Fang Lin gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly, what are you using so much force for in the examination?