Chapter 36: Superior Qi Gathering 'Blood and Loyalty', the Olive Branch from Palace Master Bai Qiuyi!
[You woke up slowly at the Xie family in Wutong Mansion with a splitting headache, but at this time, the wounds all over your body have been repaired as before. ]

[At this time, you looked up and saw Xie Qiaoxuan with a smile in his eagle eyes, and your uncle, Xie An, who looked helpless.]

[“I am ashamed of what I have done to you before.” Seeing you wake up, Xie An was a little hesitant, but after thinking it over, he put aside his pride and shook his head and sighed.]

[After that, he took off his coat, took out some thorns and gave them to Xie Qiaoxuan, pretending to kneel down: "You don't have to think that I am just playing a trick. I am proud of the Xie family's blood. I will do anything that can help the family prosper without any hesitation."]

[“You won the first place in the provincial examination, so now you are right.”]

【"in addition."】

[“Xie Qiao went far away to the Great Wall to suppress demons, and was favored by a master, who took him in as his personal disciple. He has already become a ‘great innate’, and his future prospects will surely surpass the past. I”]

[“I should thank you.” Xie An knelt on one knee. He still couldn’t wipe his face, so he let the thorns hit his back like rain.]

[Xie Qiaoxuan had no expression on his face, but his hands were extremely heavy, and he did not hold back. With his Yuandan cultivation, he whipped Xie An, who had walked very far in the Great Xiantian realm, until he bled.]

[You just watched quietly until half an incense stick of time had passed before you called for a stop.]

[But in fact, you have long forgotten the vague scene from more than half a year ago. ]

[Since you have decided to keep moving forward, why bother dwelling on the past sorrows and sadness? ]

[It’s just that Xie An is indeed ashamed of you. ]

[So, you accepted his gift calmly, and said calmly: "I don't read much, but I have occasionally read the Xie family's classics in the past six months."]

[“More than half a year ago in Xuanqing Lake, you wanted to kill me because of the demon blood. From then on, you and I became enemies. This is the grudge.”]

[“Half a year later, my grandfather stood firm to help me practice, and he overcame all objections. If it weren’t for the Xie family, I wouldn’t be the leader of the prefecture today. This is a favor.”]

[“A great sage once said, repay kindness with kindness, and repay evil with justice. Today, my uncle and I have settled our grievances. From now on, let’s not talk about the past again.”]

[Seeing that you have the spirit of a master at such a young age, and did not show any tears of gratitude, but acted according to the situation, Xie Qiaoxuan and Xie An were even more moved.]

【Xie An covered his face in shame and left with his head down, leaving Xie Qiaoxuan sighing, "You have a promising future." Then he handed a 'Qingli Jade Pendant' to you. 】

[“This item was personally given to you by your colleague from the Demon Hunting Division, Senior Sister Ruan Xiuxiu from Yunluan Mountain. Congratulations on getting what you wished for and being ranked first.”]

[“Also, when you collapsed from exhaustion during the government exam, she was the one who helped you back.”]

[After hearing this, you took the jade pendant and were slightly startled. You could not help but touch the Fanjing Sword Talisman worn close to your waist.]

[You unlocked the item: Qingli Jade Pendant]

[A touch of green embellishes the flawlessness, and the whole body seems to be at normal temperature all year round. Wearing this jade pendant can absorb energy and remove impurities, keeping the mind pure. It is a treasure of the "famous family" level. There is a word "xiu" engraved on the back, which is crooked and looks like the owner's carving work. ]

[You stared at the jade pendant for a while, frowning, noticing Ruan Xiuxiu's strange thoughts, and remained silent.]

[But before you can think about it, Xie Qiaoxuan has already spoken:]

[“Now the top ten seats in the prefectural examination have been decided. Three days later, you will go to pay respects to the ‘master’, Bai Qiuyi, the Venerable of Wutong Prefecture. This person has a mysterious background and a deep foundation. I heard that he is very optimistic about you. You should grasp the scale carefully.”]

[“In addition, now that you have put on the ‘Water and Fire Fairy Robe’, you have only one step left to build your Wuguan foundation. However, gathering Qi, gathering Qi, and only absorbing the Qi of heaven and earth is the lowest and slowest method.”]

[“I have some friendship with the Pavilion Master of Qinjian Pavilion. It just so happens that you also have the token of that loser of Qinjian Pavilion. After you have paid homage to the Master, it will take time for you to comprehend the ‘Martial Temple’.”]

[“Moreover, it’s best if you reach the end of Wuguan Foundation Building before you comprehend the ‘Martial Temple’, because I heard that comprehending the Martial Temple is the best opportunity to break through the ‘Great Innate’.”]

[“Although Qinjian Pavilion is only a famous family inheritance, it is good at being refined and elegant, and has attracted many scholars and writers to leave their footprints.”]

[“Eighty years ago, a great scholar in the military who shocked the world had a close relationship with the previous Pavilion Master. When the previous Pavilion Master passed away, he was so sad that he left a picture of ‘Red Blood and Red Heart’ as a relic of an old friend and gave it to Qinjian Pavilion.”]

[“For decades since then, Qinjian Pavilion has been worshipping this map and has specially opened up a Blood and Red Heart Pond, so that the quality of the Qi produced by this map is comparable to the sword Qi of Yunluan Mountain, and has the foundation of the authentic level!”]

[“If you can use this to gather Qi, and add the ‘Flame and Smoke’ fist style you got from Xiang Zhulu, the Qi and fist will be compatible. Once you enter the Great Innate State, perhaps you will be able to dominate the world without a problem!”]

【Xie Qiaoxuan's words interrupted your thoughts and gave you a greater vision for the future.】

[You put on Ruan Xiuxiu's thank-you gift, and wondered when you could thank her in person.]

Three days later, Wutong Mansion.

Song Chai Xin, dressed in brocade clothes, rode a horse and paraded through the streets, showing off his power as the "King of Martial Arts"!

He also severely beat the faces of those who had made fun of the Xie family. Xie Qiaoxuan was old and had no vision.

He accepted a half-demon into the Xie family without changing his name.

But now half a year has passed.

Who is proud of whom?
The years since then!

Maybe several years, or even decades!
The streets and alleys of the entire Wutong Prefecture will still remember the time when Dazhao was first established.

In Aquarius Prefecture and Wutong Prefecture, there were humble half-demons born from Xuanqing Lake who once suppressed the geniuses of the prefecture at the grand event held once every four years, making them unable to raise their heads!
Official residence.

Song Chaixin, Xu Zuorong, Jiang Yi and other young warriors who were in the top ten seats were personally received by the 'master' Bai Qiuyi.

As per custom, this kind-looking old man gave encouragement and advice to everyone, telling them that if they had any problems in the future, they could come to him for help.

Then he dismissed everyone, leaving only Song Chaixin, Xu Zuorong and Jiang Yi.

"Jiang Yi of the Capital, Xu Zuorong of the Great Wall of Demon Suppression, and Song Chaixin of the Xie Family"

He silently muttered these three names, especially when he looked at you, as if there was something meaningful in it.

"According to the rules, after the prefectural examination, the top ten candidates can enjoy government resources and be promoted to high-ranking officials."

"These will be officially notified in a few months, depending on the time."

"When the time comes, you can all be considered my 'students'."

"As for you,"

Changing the subject, Bai Qiuyi looked at Song Chaixin in front of him:

"As the leader of the Wutong Mansion, you have the qualification to visit the sacred place of military strategy, the Martial Temple, once."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You'd better reach 'Zhou Tian Cai Qi' within a year."

"The Xie family doesn't have a superior 'qi gathering' point. If you don't mind, I have an authentic inheritance here. As your teacher, I can help you."

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Yi looked at you with a sour look on his face, as if he felt a little regretful.

As for Xu Zuorong, his expression remained normal, and he even looked at you with a smile:

"congratulations."

"You are not as skilled as others, so you have no right to worship at the Martial Temple. Although you are half-demon, I have heard of your achievements in the Demon Hunting Department. If there is a chance, you can come to the Demon Suppression Wall and we can compete again."

"in addition."

"If you really want to wash away the world's prejudice against you."

"Going to the demon-suppressing border in person, facing the various powerful demon forces, and using the blood stained by your fists is the best way to prove it!"

"Although the Demon Hunting Division has made outstanding contributions and killed many demons in disguise and secret forces, it is not as direct as the border troops."

After saying that, he nodded to Bai Qiuyi and left gracefully.

From then on, he never returned to Wutong Mansion for fifty years.

Song Chaixin looked at the kind-looking man in front of him, Bai Qiuyi.

I always felt something was wrong, and vaguely, I had the illusion that I was connected to him by blood.

"Is the olive branch extended by this 'Master' a little too direct?"

Thinking of the Xie family and Qinjiange, Xie Qiaoxuan and Tan Tai Yao, Song Chai Xin pondered for a moment.

He still declined the good intention of the old man in front of him, and said that he would do his best before comprehending the "Martial Temple". Then, under the old man's regretful eyes, he left Fu Zun's mansion.

Only Jiang Yi was left, and no one knew what he talked about with the Mansion Master Bai Qiuyi.

Later, he became his direct disciple and never returned to Shenjing.

(End of this chapter)