125: test

Seeing Xu Yan's hesitant expression, and listening to Mo Yi and Du Gui's increasingly outrageous conversation, which had even veered into discussing how to conquer the Parasol Tree Realm.

Si Hong thought, 'I don't mind you two mischievous boys teasing a child. If I'm in the mood, I might even join in and cooperate with you. But aren't you getting a bit too carried away?'

The content of their words was getting more and more ridiculous. Directly conquering the Parasol Tree Realm, silencing the Xuanbird, and then capturing the Five Phoenixes and Nine Chicks to use as test subjects. The Xuanbird itself probably didn't know it was that important, with the Five Phoenixes and Nine Chicks merely being its 'free gift'.

Didn't you see that Xu Yan's expression has changed from hesitant to calm again, and his gaze towards you two is getting stranger and stranger? If you two weren't that child's teacher and grand-teacher, he'd probably be calling the police.

You're not helping Xu Yan clean up the mess at all; you're just directly exposing the thoughts you've accumulated for years, aren't you? Can Mythical Rank battles be started so casually? The relationship between the Parasol Tree Realm and Huaguo is still very friendly.

Cough, though experimental subjects of the Mythical Rank Five Phoenixes level are indeed very tempting for a Breeder.

Listening to the two getting more and more excited, almost wanting to spread the flames of war from the Parasol Tree Realm to other top secret realms, Si Hong finally couldn't help but interrupt their daydreaming.

"Alright, go home if you want to dream. You're grown men, can't you be a bit more steady? Didn't you see that the child is starting to wonder whether he should call the police or an ambulance spirit beast?"

Si Hong's words successfully pulled their increasingly outlandish thoughts back.

Their previous conversation was originally just a mischievous attempt to tease Xu Yan, and incidentally, to give Xu Yan a very old-fashioned character test.

There was no other way. Given Xu Yan's current situation and rate of progress, even without the mission scroll, it was only a matter of time before he entered the eyes of Huaguo's high-ranking officials. In fact, Xu Yan's Innate Talent alone had already brought him to the attention of certain individuals.

Huaguo naturally focuses on cultivating true geniuses, investing generously in various resources and opportunities.

Similarly, while providing cultivation, some people also enjoy setting various tests for these geniuses, covering aspects like talent, strength, humanity, character, and temperament.

According to them, before investing resources, it's natural to confirm whether the individual is worth the investment. Otherwise, if a lot of resources are invested only for them to be swayed by a few words from someone else and betray, the loss would be significant.

Furthermore, they also want these geniuses to know that resources are not easily obtained, to prevent them from developing a mentality of gaining without effort.

Among these people, some use this as an excuse to satisfy their own dark thoughts, while others genuinely consider Huaguo's best interests. Moreover, some of their reasons do hold some truth.

Therefore, even though many disliked this method, they ultimately tacitly approved the existence of such tests.

Mo Yi and Du Gui's idea was that since a test was necessary, rather than letting Xu Yan face those annoying tests from others, it would be better for the two of them to conduct the test themselves.

For the two of them, they didn't really care about Xu Yan's choice. Gratitude and reciprocation were certainly good, but what was wrong with decisive action?

When someone brought up this matter in the future, they would just report the results of this test.

As for others questioning their relationship with Xu Yan, potentially thinking they might shield him, that was what they worried about the least. At worst, they could just swear an oath like that Xuanbird.

Xu Yan indeed showed a character of gratitude and reciprocation/decisive action when faced with a choice. Moreover, this choice was made by a Commander Rank facing a Saint Spirit Rank existence. The value of this test paper was off the charts, alright.

However, due to the continuous shock and mental tension before, the two, suddenly relaxed, became a bit too mentally active.

As they talked, they overlapped the figures of the extraterrestrial Mythical Rank existences, who were very likely to become their experimental subjects in the future, with the Five Phoenixes and Nine Chicks in the Parasol Tree Realm, causing them to get overly excited.

The two, having come back to their senses, exchanged glances. Finally, Mo Yi, as the teacher, spoke to Xu Yan: "Cough cough, Xu Yan, you performed very well in the test just now. When facing a situation involving a Saint Spirit Rank existence, you showed both gratitude and decisive resolve."

With one sentence, Xu Yan's previous changes in expression were directly characterized. If anyone were to propose testing Xu Yan in the future, this would be the answer to them.

Si Hong was well aware of Mo Yi and Du Gui's little schemes, but he made no move, tacitly approving and witnessing Xu Yan's "test" and the evaluation of Xu Yan.

After doing this, Du Gui turned to Si Hong and bowed, saying, "Senior Si Hong, regarding the matter between Xu Yan and that Xuanbird, I'll have to trouble you to lend a hand."

Seeing Du Gui's actions, Mo Yi and Xu Yan also followed suit, bowing to Si Hong.

In response, Si Hong waved his hand and said, "I've said it before, there's no need for these formalities. The existence of that mission scroll means Huaguo and us old fellows have gained a great advantage. If anything, I should be thanking young Xu Yan.

Besides, even without that mission scroll, just by virtue of him being a student of my Third Academy, if a Third Academy student has difficulties and comes to me, as the principal, I naturally won't stand by and do nothing."

"Jianmu, this time you'll make a trip to the Parasol Tree Realm. Just have that Xuanbird swear an oath not to reveal the news of this power. As compensation, I will provide assistance and protection when it tries to advance to Mythical Rank. Although it gifted this power to Xu Yan, over the years, seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster has basically been ingrained in its bones. With its temperament, it shouldn't refuse this transaction. After all, the other party contributed to this mission scroll, which is of great benefit to Huaguo. Unless absolutely necessary, do not use violent means."

After this, Si Hong brought the conversation back to the mission scroll.

He then gently inquired of Xu Yan, "I've had Jianmu handle the Xuanbird matter. Next, let's discuss the mission scroll.

Actually, I think their previous tests were unnecessary. Your willingness to inform us of the mission scroll's existence is enough to prove your character. We naturally won't treat someone who has contributed unfairly.

What are your thoughts on your relationship with this mission scroll? Do you want to stand at the forefront, under complete confidentiality, and let those who are qualified to know about this matter understand your connection to this mission scroll, or do you want to act as if this scroll has nothing to do with you and let things develop naturally?

Or do you have other ideas? Don't worry, no matter what you choose, your share will absolutely not be diminished, no matter who comes. That's my word."