49: The promotion assessment begins, and the daughter returns!

"Have you thought it through?"

Hearing Liu Jian's words, Mo Fan took a deep breath and said with a firm expression:

"I'm very sorry, but I actually have zero interest in the Pill Dao, and when I was attending training classes, I was just pretending to listen."

"Most of the time, I was actually letting my mind wander, or I was circulating my martial arts Cultivation Technique to Cultivate."

"I chose the Alchemy Hall initially only because the benefits here are quite good; I only need to work for half a day, and the pay is even a bit higher than other places."

"Perhaps I really do have a tiny bit of talent, and I achieved decent results just by learning casually."

"But I truly have no interest in the Pill Dao; my heart is entirely set on martial arts."

"Before I achieve anything in martial arts, I will not spend too much energy learning other things."

"In fact, I intended to completely give up on the Pill Dao once I became an Outer Sect Disciple."

"So, I am very sorry, Steward Liu, for failing your good intentions."

Liu Jian: "?"

Hearing these words from Mo Fan, Liu Jian was dumbfounded.

He truly had not expected Mo Fan to say such things.

Achieved decent results just by learning casually?

Heart set entirely on martial arts, with not the slightest interest in Alchemy?

While attending the old man's class, you were actually letting your mind wander, and even secretly Cultivating martial arts?!

Aren't you afraid of getting beaten for saying such things to my face?!

No!

That's not the point!

The point is... this old man has been rejected!

Rejected by a Utility Disciple?!

Liu Jian's head was buzzing.

He never dreamed of it.

He had actually been rejected by a Utility Disciple!

To be taken as a Disciple by him, Liu Jian, let alone a Utility Disciple, even an Inner Sect Disciple would fight for it, lining up from Yuxu Peak all the way to Sunset Glow Peak!

Yet now, he had actually been rejected by Mo Fan!

Surreal!

Too surreal!

Of course, he also noticed.

When Mo Fan said these things, his expression was incredibly sincere, and even when he mentioned the words "martial arts," his eyes revealed a sense of piety.

Clearly, this was a martial arts fanatic.

Possessing a pure heart chasing after martial arts.

Unfortunately, talent is a fatal flaw...

If his martial arts talent were truly good.

He wouldn't have ended up as a Utility Disciple.

Thinking of this, Liu Jian waved his hand: "Go back to work."

Since Mo Fan was unwilling.

He could not force him.

Anyway, it made no difference who he took away.

Just a tool person for a critical moment.

"Many thanks for your understanding, Steward Liu, this Disciple takes his leave!" Mo Fan felt as if he had been granted an amnesty, turned, and left.

"Wait." Liu Jian suddenly spoke up to stop him.

Mo Fan was startled, paused reluctantly, and carefully turned back: "Does Senior have anything else to instruct?"

"Take this." Liu Jian's somewhat weak voice came through.

At the same time, a green Brocade Pouch flew towards Mo Fan.

Mo Fan hurriedly reached out to catch it.

Liu Jian continued: "Since you are obsessed with martial arts, this old man naturally will not force you."

"Inside the pouch are twenty Spirit Stones and a bottle of Body Tempering pills; they were originally intended to be gifted to you after you took me as your master."

After a pause, Liu Jian continued:

"This old man has no use for these things, so I will gift them to you."

"Besides that, there is also a token inside, which is my personal token."

"If you ever become interested in the Pill Dao one day, you can take the token to the Inner Sect Pill Dao Hall to find my Junior Brother Li Xinghe."

"Upon seeing the token, he will consider taking you as a Disciple, and even if he doesn't, he will find you a good job at the Pill Dao Hall."

Speaking to this point, Liu Jian gave Mo Fan a deep look and said: "Go, and have Xu Jing come over."

"Thank you, Senior!" Mo Fan hurriedly bowed in thanks, looking pleasantly surprised.

Liu Jian waved his hand, saying no more.

Mo Fan turned and left.

...

Back at the Spirit Herb Garden.

Looking at the Spirit Stones lying in the pouch, as well as that pitch-black token, he became somewhat suspicious.

"Could it be that I'm overthinking it?"

However, he soon shook his head.

"The appraisal information won't lie; this old man definitely has a problem, I cannot be deceived by some small favors!"

After figuring it out, Mo Fan found Xu Jing and said in a voice so low that only she could hear:

"Liu Jian wants to see you; he might want to take you as a Disciple and then take you away from Yuxu Academy."

"My advice is to refuse; the Pill Dao is not suitable for you, and focusing on practicing the sword is what you should do."

"Furthermore, he seems to have some issues; there will be a certain risk if you leave with him."

"Alright, go."

After speaking, Mo Fan began to fumble for his tools and started mixing the nutrient solution.

Xu Jing nodded seriously and walked towards the training room.

Soon, other Utility Disciples gathered around.

"Brother Fan, what did Steward Liu want with you?"

"Mo Fan, were you chosen by Steward Liu to be taken as his Disciple?"

"Big Brother Mo, that old man from the Alchemy Hall came by earlier and told us that Steward Liu is returning to the Inner Sect soon, and the Pill Dao training classes will have a new instructor—"

"Brother Mo, is Steward Liu going to take you back to the Inner Sect?"

"..."

Facing the series of questions from the group, Mo Fan's head ached, and he rubbed his forehead, saying:

"Steward Liu did indeed want to take me as his Disciple, but I refused."

"Ah?" The crowd was dumbfounded.

They stared blankly at Mo Fan, somewhat incredulously: "Why?"

"Why? That's a good question."

"The reason is very simple."

Mo Fan smiled and said:

"That is, I only like practicing martial arts and have no interest in Alchemy."

"Tch~" The crowd unanimously raised their middle fingers.

Clearly, no one believed such an outrageous thing.

Mo Fan: "..."

Fine, nowadays no one believes the truth.

Just then, Xu Jing walked over with her head bowed.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they immediately looked at Xu Jing, asking eagerly: "Xu Jing, what did Steward Liu want with you?"

Xu Jing did not know how to lie, so she lowered her head nervously and said: "Steward, Steward Liu wants to take me as his Disciple—"

"As expected!" Everyone's eyes lit up, full of envy.

"It seems both Brother Fan and Miss Xu are going to be taken as Disciples by Steward Liu!"

"Sigh! We are just too incompetent! Can't envy that!"

However, at this moment, Xu Jing continued: "I, I refused."

"Ah?" The crowd was dumbfounded, staring at Xu Jing with wide eyes.

"Why? You're not joking, right?!"

Xu Jing shook her head and continued: "I only like practicing the sword, not Alchemy."

Crowd: "???"

The Utility Disciples rolled their eyes.

No one would believe such words!

"Unbelievable, Xu Jing hangs out with Brother Fan every day and has learned bad habits!"

"Damn, it's true, Mo Fan must have been spouting nonsense too. I'm so envious; they are both going to be taken as Disciples by Steward Liu!"

"Hahaha, still trying to trick us, that's too much!"

"Wuwuwu, I'm being fed dog food again, this is too hard for me, wuwuwu—" Someone started crying while laughing.

Mo Fan: "..."

Xu Jing: "..."

Just then, Xu Jing seemed to have thought of something and quickly looked at Han Tang, saying quickly: "Senior Brother Han, Steward Liu asked me to tell you to go over."

Once these words were spoken, there was silence.

After a while, Han Tang's excited voice rang out:

"Damn! Really? Am I dreaming? Was I chosen?"

"Go, go quickly, Steward Liu is waiting for you." Xu Jing said.

"Thank you, thank you! Thank you, Junior Sister Xu! You are truly my lucky star!" Han Tang ran towards the training room, overjoyed.

Watching this scene, Mo Fan's expression became truly strange.

This plot progression—

Could it be a high-martial arts version of Han Li and Doctor Mo?

While Mo Fan was pondering, the others also regained their senses.

"Damn, damn, damn! Han Tang was chosen too! I'm so envious!"

"Wuwuwu, if I had known there were so many spots, I would have studied the second phase of training to death!"

"What a sin! Studying hard is indeed useful everywhere!"

Mo Fan ignored them and looked at Xu Jing.

Seeing her empty-handed, he asked in confusion: "Did Steward Liu not give you any Spirit Stones or Medicinal Pills?"

Xu Jing shook her head.

Mo Fan frowned, thought for a moment, then took out the bottle of Body Tempering pills from the Brocade Pouch and tossed it to Xu Jing.

"I don't need this stuff; it's yours."

Receiving the Body Tempering pills, Xu Jing was stunned. After coming back to her senses, she hurriedly tried to return them to Mo Fan.

"It's, it's too expensive..."

"It's just a bottle of Body Tempering pills, what's expensive about it? Stop talking nonsense, take it and Cultivate well, strive to reach a Breakthrough in your cultivation as soon as possible, pass the Promotion Assessment smoothly, and go to the Sword Pavilion to become stronger."

"You said you would protect me, so consider this bottle of pills an investment."

Mo Fan stuffed the pills back into Xu Jing's hand with an air that brooked no refusal.

"Alright, alright..." Xu Jing could only lower her head and accept it, her pretty face slightly red, her expression complex, not knowing what she was thinking.

Meanwhile, Han Tang ran out, looking excited.

The crowd immediately surrounded him: "How was it?"

Han Tang couldn't hide his excitement: "It's a done deal! Hahaha! Steward Liu has taken me as his Disciple!"

"Damn! Congratulations! Boss, please protect me!" The crowd looked at Han Tang with envy.

Watching this scene, Mo Fan shook his head.

In terms of Heart-Nature alone, there is still a significant gap between Han Tang and Han Li.

And he didn't know what he would experience following Liu Jian.

Of course, it's also possible that he was overthinking it.

Perhaps Liu Jian simply wanted to take a Disciple?

Although this explanation didn't hold much water, Mo Fan could only think on the bright side for now.

...

Two days later.

Liu Jian left the Spirit Herb Garden with Han Tang.

Only then did everyone in the Spirit Herb Garden realize that what Mo Fan and Xu Jing had said that day was all true!

The two of them had actually really rejected Steward Liu's invitation!

"Damn, the ones who are flooded are flooded to death, and the ones who are parched are parched to death!"

The two people who were not interested in the Pill Dao were actually the most talented in the path of the Pill Dao!

Those of them who were desperate to enter the threshold of the Pill Dao were all mediocre in talent!

On the same day.

The Alchemy Hall also arranged for a new Pill Dao instructor to come and train everyone.

Days continued to pass in an orderly manner.

In the blink of an eye, a few more days passed.

November 10th, Sunday.

Avoid striving, suitable for lying flat.

On this day, Mo Fan got up early, finished Cultivating the Golden Body Art, washed up, and pushed the door open, heading towards the Assessment Hall.

Today is the day of the Promotion Assessment.

...

At the same time.

Jiang City border.

A girl wearing a light blue dress, with a tall figure, wearing black-rimmed, lensless glasses, and a stunningly beautiful face, took long strides as she stepped out of a modified off-road vehicle engraved with a wolf head.

"Boss, we've arrived at the destination. Can, can we go now?"

In the car, several muscular men looked at the girl with trepidation.

"Go on, remember to have a better eye for things when robbing in the future." The girl waved her hand, dismissing them.

"We will follow your teachings, Boss! From now on, our Wild Wolf Mercenary Group will never rob women again!"

The girl waved her hand again, seemingly not wanting to deal with them.

Seeing this, the men immediately stepped on the gas and slipped away.

The girl pushed up the frames on her high nose bridge, looked in the direction of Yuxu Academy, and smiled sweetly.

"Dad, I'm back~"

(Ps. It's on the trial push, begging for follow-up reading, begging for tickets~)