26: Trial mission?

After dinner, Mo Fan planned to take his daughter to stroll around.

Although there weren't many entertainment facilities in Yuxu Academy.

The scenery was beautiful nonetheless.

The sky was as clear blue as if washed, occasionally scattering brilliant sparks.

That was someone dueling in the high sky.

The inner Sect buildings, perennially shrouded in mist, appeared ethereal and otherworldly, like an immortal palace.

Yuxu Peak, emitting five-colored lightning, seemed like a place where the Great Dao intertwined; one only needed to reach its summit to achieve Ascension.

And there was Sunset Glow Peak, always enveloped in a red glow, whether morning or night.

Rising Sun Peak, which burst forth with golden light when the sun rose.

As well as flocks of immortal cranes flying to and fro in the air.

Of course, the most pleasing to the eye were those graceful Senior Sisters riding Flying Swords.

After taking his daughter to admire the fairy-tale scenery from afar, Mo Fan prepared to send her back.

"Right now, we can only gaze from a distance. Once I make a name for myself in the academy, I'll take you there to look around freely, and even catch a few immortal cranes for you to roast and eat," Mo Fan said with a chuckle.

"Dad, wouldn't catching immortal cranes get you beaten to death by the Sect Head?" Although she was complaining, Mo Yingying's eyes were filled with joy.

Soon, Mo Fan seemed to recall something, his expression stiffening slightly as he frowned and said, "Did my future self already show you all this?"

Mo Yingying smiled and said, "I've seen it, but I was too young then, I don't remember it anymore~"

"That's good," Mo Fan breathed a sigh of relief.

Good thing she didn't remember, otherwise it would have been too awkward!

"It's almost time, I'll send you out now.

"The identity issue has also been resolved. When the holidays come, I'll take you to Jiangcheng First Middle School.

"Let's see if you can enroll in a remedial class or something. It's a pity it's too far, so I can't pick you up from school."

Mo Yingying: "..."

Why does this feel like sending a child to kindergarten?

"Dad, you don't need to worry about school. I'm already eighteen; I have my own plans~"

Hearing this, Mo Fan was startled, then nodded.

That's right, his daughter was already an adult!

I just became an adult not long ago... So, what's it like to have a daughter roughly the same age as yourself?

"Alright, we'll discuss school matters again then.

"As long as you show even a little talent, all the major Martial Arts Universities will be scrambling for you, and they won't care about age restrictions; those are for ordinary people.

"Of course, if you don't like Martial Arts Universities, applying for the recruitment assessment of the Three Great Academies is also an option."

The Three Great Academies, in fact, included Yuxu Academy, ancient Sects with a Legacy of over a thousand years.

Besides the Utility Disciple recruitment assessment held every three years.

The Three Great Academies actually had recruitment every year, and the assessment time coincided with the college entrance examination.

The difference was that the Three Great Academies required a preliminary examination. After various layers of screening, a group of qualified candidates would remain and gather at the academy for assessment on the day of the college entrance martial arts examination.

Furthermore, the Three Great Academies were much harder to get into than Martial Arts Universities.

Even Geniuses who could get into top Martial Arts Universities wouldn't dare say they could definitely pass the assessment of the Three Great Academies.

Of course, Geniuses like Mo Yingying, who defied common sense, would be highly sought after wherever they went.

"No need to send me off, you should go back to work. I know the way and can get back by myself, and I can also wander around a bit more~" Mo Yingying waved her hand, refusing.

Hearing this, Mo Fan pondered for a moment before nodding:

"You can go back by yourself, just don't run around recklessly. Don't go to places you shouldn't, or you might trigger Magic Arrays or Restrictions, which would be dangerous."

"Got it, I won't run around. You go to work now~" Mo Yingying agreed with a smile.

"Okay, I'm off then." Mo Fan nodded, waved his hand, then turned and walked towards the Spirit Herb Garden.

"Goodbye, Dad!" Mo Yingying said.

"Goodbye," Mo Fan waved.

"Remember to come home early during the monthly holiday, I'll give you another surprise then~" Mo Yingying added.

By this time, Mo Fan had walked far away and didn't hear this sentence.

After watching Mo Fan's back gradually disappear, Mo Yingying turned around, confirmed her direction, and walked towards the Assessment Hall... On the other side.

Walking on the road, Mo Fan seemed to think of something and quickly took out the Brocade Pouch, discreetly placing it into his system space.

Then, he used his consciousness to connect to the system space and absorbed the Spirit Stones from inside the Brocade Pouch.

Afterward, he focused his mind and checked his attribute panel.

【Name: Mo Fan】

【Cultivation: Body Tempering Third Level (+)】

【Cultivation Technique: Basic Body Tempering Art】

【Martial Skill: Vajra Fist - Body Tempering Scroll】

【Storage Space: 1 cubic meter】

【Available attribute points: 31】

Adding the one point originally remaining, the available attribute points had reached a total of 31.

Looking at the enormous amount of available attribute points, Mo Fan sighed with emotion.

"So many attribute points, enough for at least two, maybe even three upgrades, right?

"But let's not rush to add points; we'll talk about it after I get off work and go back."

Composing himself, Mo Fan cut off the connection to his attribute panel and hurried on his way seriously.

After a few steps, Mo Fan encountered Xu Jing.

"Good afternoon, going to work?" Mo Fan greeted politely.

"Mm..." Xu Jing pursed her lips in response, her expression looking somewhat unnatural.

Mo Fan didn't think much of it and walked alongside her, heading towards the Spirit Herb Garden together.

The journey was silent.

Mo Fan noticed Xu Jing following behind him with her head down, lips pursed, not saying a word, as if preoccupied.

"What's wrong with this girl?"

Mo Fan was curious and suddenly stopped.

Then, with a thud, Xu Jing bumped directly into his broad back.

"So-sorry..." Xu Jing covered her forehead and quickly apologized.

"Did something happen to you? Why are you so distracted?" Mo Fan turned around and asked.

"N-nothing." Xu Jing shook her head, remaining silent.

Seeing this, Mo Fan was helpless and didn't ask further.

"It's almost time, let's walk faster."

"Okay..." Xu Jing quickly followed.

However, after a few steps, Xu Jing suddenly said, "Mo-Mo Fan..."

"What is it?" Mo Fan turned his head to look at her again.

Xu Jing was startled, her expression tense, and she spoke in a voice as tiny as a mosquito's, "Th-that girl..."

Before she could finish, Mo Fan was momentarily stunned, instantly understanding.

This girl probably saw him walking with Mo Yingying.

"That's my daughter. How about it, doesn't she take after me?" Mo Fan said proudly.

Hearing this, Xu Jing was stunned for several seconds, only speaking after a long while, "Take af-after what?"

"Takes after me," Mo Fan repeated.

"Wh-what takes after?" Xu Jing was bewildered.

"Uh, it means she's like me, high inAppearance (looks)," Mo Fan explained.

Xu Jing was startled again, then slightly tilted her head, looked at Mo Fan's handsome face, and finally nodded seriously: "Mm, she does."

Seeing this, Mo Fan's mood brightened, and he grinned: "Good eye, I'll treat you to dinner after work."

With that, Mo Fan turned and left, quickening his pace: "Three minutes left, run!"

Xu Jing: "?"

Xu Jing stood frozen in place.

Isn't dinner free?

Also, that girl in the white dress... is Mo Fan's... daughter?

Uh, no... I'm going to be late!

Xu Jing took a deep breath and quickened her pace... On the other side.

Assessment Hall.

"I've explained all the dangers to you. Are you sure you still want to accept the trial mission?"

Steward Liu of the Assessment Hall looked at the unbelievably beautiful girl in front of him with some disbelief.

"Is it true that if I complete the trial mission, I'll qualify to challenge the Trial Tower?" Mo Yingying asked.

"That is correct," Steward Liu nodded.

"Then I'm sure," Mo Yingying said.