26: Chapter 26 specifically reminds you

Mo Zixing also noticed that Su Li had specifically paid attention to him.

It seemed he had indeed inadvertently left an impression on her.

It should be a good thing... right?

Inside the Inner Hall.

Su Li recalled the reminder from another Elder, who was also her only friend.

This was her first time being in charge of the Inner Sect Assessment, so she had to keep a close eye on any unruly Disciples.

If something went wrong, she wouldn't be able to account for it.

Mo Zixing blinked as he watched Su Li put down what she was doing and walk straight toward him.

What is she doing...

Surely she didn't come all this way specifically to hold him accountable for blowing up the courtyard a few days ago?

He bowed to the approaching Su Li:

"Greetings, Elder Su."

Su Li stopped her pace, her gaze from behind the black veil falling on him, her voice betraying no emotion:

"Are you also here to register for this Inner Sect Assessment?"

"Yes, Elder."

Mo Zixing nodded in response, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

"I am in overall charge of this Inner Sect Assessment."

Su Li's tone was serious as she reminded him:

"During the assessment, you must strictly abide by the Sect rules and not do anything that crosses the line. Do you understand?"

"This Disciple... understands."

Mo Zixing complied, but he couldn't help muttering to himself.

No way.

Was it really necessary to give him a special warning just for one minor violation?

Had he become a primary target for surveillance?

Seeing his sincere response, Su Li gave a slight nod and left without another word.

Not until her figure completely disappeared through the doorway...

...did Jiang Yuwei lean in close to Mo Zixing, tugging at his sleeve and whispering:

"Senior Brother Mo, was it because of the commotion you caused while practicing your Cultivation Technique a few days ago that the Elder remembered you?"

"Who knows."

Mo Zixing shrugged, turned to the Deacon Disciple in charge of registration, and asked casually:

"Senior Brother, was Elder Su also in charge of the Inner Sect Assessment in previous years?"

The Deacon Disciple waved his hand and replied:

"No, this is Elder Su's first time being in charge of the Inner Sect Assessment."

So that was it.

Mo Zixing nodded, understanding a bit better.

It turned out it was Su Li's first time in charge of the Inner Sect Assessment.

Combined with that [Sect] entry on her panel, she valued the development of the Sect.

So, it was somewhat understandable that she took the assessment very seriously and didn't want anything to go wrong.

He took his Assessment Token and didn't linger in the Deacon Hall, heading straight back to the small courtyard with Jiang Yuwei.

The Inner Sect Assessment would officially begin tomorrow.

Mo Zixing knew that his Junior Sister needed to save some strength for the assessment, so he didn't arrange any high-intensity cultivation that night.

As night deepened, the small courtyard was quiet.

Mo Zixing lay in bed and felt a small, warm, soft body carefully burrow into his arms.

"Senior Brother, I'm a little nervous and can't sleep."

Jiang Yuwei pressed her face against his chest, her hands gently encircling his waist:

"I'm afraid I won't do well tomorrow..."

"When the time comes and you enter the Inner Sect, Senior Brother Mo, if I can't get in, won't it be hard for us to see each other?"

"You, you're overthinking things."

Mo Zixing chuckled:

"With your current cultivation at the fifth level of Qi Refining and the sword techniques you've mastered, you'll pass if you perform normally."

"Even if you really don't pass, do you think that once I enter the Inner Sect, I won't be able to come back to the Outer Sect to see you?"

"Your Senior Brother is at the eighth level of Qi Refining now, after all. Do you think I'd let such a small rule stop me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuwei buried herself deeper into his arms:

"I knew Senior Brother was the best."

Mo Zixing gently patted her back, like coaxing a kitten.

Before long, his Junior Sister fell fast asleep, nestled securely in his arms.

The night passed in silence.

The next morning.

The entire Mingyu Sect was awakened by one wave of spiritual energy after another.

Mo Zixing and Jiang Yuwei got up and packed their things, then headed toward the Martial Arts Field in the center of the Sect.

The closer they got to the Martial Arts Field, the denser the crowd became.

A large area was filled with Cultivators dressed in Outer Sect Disciple attire, gathered in groups of three to five, discussing things.

Mo Zixing led Jiang Yuwei and squeezed into the front row of the Martial Arts Field.

Shortly after they stood still, they heard several voices talking in the passage on the side of the high platform.

With his cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and since the people inside weren't deliberately hiding their voices...

...he could hear the conversation quite clearly even from a distance.

Inside that passage.

Liu Qingyan, dressed in a long dress, was pulling Su Li's arm, her voice gentle:

"Senior Sister, don't be too nervous."

"It's just an Inner Sect Assessment. With your ability, you'll definitely be able to handle it perfectly."

Su Li's voice still showed no emotion:

"Yes. It's my first time being in charge of a major Sect event; I can't afford any mistakes."

"Don't worry, I'll help you keep an eye on things."

Liu Qingyan smiled, then turned to look at the person walking in front, her tone respectful:

"Great Elder Qin, as long as Senior Sister handles the assessment well this time, will the Hundred-Year Spiritual Spring really be opened for her to soak in once?"

The Grand Elder walking at the very front sighed:

"Of course it's true."

"Little Su is also a Genius rarely seen in the Sect in a hundred years. If it weren't for the disaster she suffered in her early years, she would have broken through to the Golden Core stage long ago."

"Although opening the spiritual spring consumes a great deal, it would be good if it could help her stabilize her Foundation again."

"It just so happens that it will also serve as an extra reward for the Disciple with the highest overall score in this assessment."

Liu Qingyan lowered her eyes, hiding the gloom that flashed through them, but she still smiled and agreed:

"Grand Elder is truly appreciative of talent. It's wonderful that Senior Sister has this opportunity."

Although Mo Zixing couldn't see what was happening inside, he had at least overheard some key information.

The first place in this Inner Sect Assessment actually came with an additional reward: a chance to soak in the Hundred-Year Spiritual Spring.

Just from the name, he knew it was something good.

Moreover, from the conversation, it seemed that letting Su Li handle the assessment this time was also an opportunity given to her by the Grand Elder.

No wonder she was so concerned.

The three people inside had now walked out of the passage and onto the high platform.

"Silence!"

The Disciple in charge of maintaining order used his spiritual energy to shout, his voice echoing throughout the Martial Arts Field.

"Please welcome the Sect Elders in charge of this assessment to the stage!"

The Disciples below all bowed in unison:

"Disciples greet the Elders!"

Mo Zixing followed suit and bowed, but he didn't forget to lift his head slightly, activating the System to scan the figures on the high platform one by one.