Quick Transmigration: The Villain Gets Proposed to Every Day
Chapter 83
After hearing the news that "Xie Heng wanted to take in a disciple," Xie Ziyou immediately became unhappy.
He quickened his pace along the mountain path and glanced at the young faces one by one. He felt more and more unhappy.
The young men and young women outside the door were like pieces of unpolished jade, and they were also like budding spring flowers that were waiting to bloom. They were only waiting for someone to carefully carve them so that their watery eyes and brows would shed away the mortal world and gradually be surrounded by an ethereal immortal aura. They would be extraordinary, and they would bloom with eternal beauty.
"Damn it, I'm not happy."
Xie Ziyou's chest was stuffy. He walked quickly and gradually out of the examination area at the foot of the mountain. The terrain in front of him was sunken. After walking past a small slope, a simple wooden house appeared in front of him.
There were many people in the wooden house, but they were slightly older.
Xie Ziyou took a quick glance and even saw many people with gray hair and beards. Their faces were old, but their eyes were full of unwillingness. They sat quietly in the wooden house with their backs hunched. Their hands were covered with yellow spots, and they were gently wiping the bright and clean swords on the wooden table.
His curiosity temporarily suppressed his depressed mood. He pulled The Little Servant outside the door and asked, "What is this place?"
The Little Servant answered respectfully, "Immortal Master, this is the entrance to the Sky Absolute Wind Formation. Those people are all Rogue Cultivators who came here to test themselves."
Xie Ziyou nodded thoughtfully.
He had heard a little about this matter.
Although the aptitude test could distinguish most geniuses from mediocre people, it was inevitable that there would be mistakes in any system.
In order to not miss out on these misunderstood geniuses, the Xuanling Sect set up the Sky Absolute Wind Formation. It was held every five years at the same time as the Immortal Sect Conference. If there were self-taught geniuses who passed the Sky Absolute Wind Formation, they could also be accepted into the sect.
However, this matter was extremely difficult. The Little Servant had been guarding here all year round, so he saw it clearly. Many people, from young to old, couldn't meet the strict requirements set by the Xuanling Sect. In the end, they could only sigh with tears and regret.
The Little Servant's tone was full of regret, and his words were full of compassion. Xie Ziyou's mood darkened when he heard this, but he also felt a bit of compassion. He couldn't help but take a few more glances into the wooden house.
With this glance, he actually recognized a familiar figure.
Surprised, Xie Ziyou said hesitantly, "Zhao … Ruhao?"
Someone in the wooden house heard the sound and turned around. The moment he saw Xie Ziyou, his eyes lit up.
Zhao Ruhao looked like he was nearly forty years old. The youthfulness between his eyebrows had faded, and the proud arch of his long eyebrows had become gentle. His eyes were not as sharp as they were twenty years ago. Instead, they were like the silently floating sea under the curtain of night, calm and distant, precipitating decades of light.
He was dressed in a neat and simple white gown. His wrists and ankles were tied tightly with thin ribbons, and his long hair was tied up with a white ribbon. There was not a single ornament on his body, and even his jade pendant and folding fan were removed. He only held a sharp longsword in his hand.
The tip of the sword was sharp and cold, and the hilt was extremely simple. A string of black and white tassels hung from the hilt.
Xie Ziyou was secretly shocked.
Time was indeed a great weapon. If not for the fact that the eyebrows and eyes were extremely similar, he would not have recognized this person as Zhao Ruhao just by looking at his temperament.
The Little Servant beside him was also very surprised. "Immortal Master, do you know him?"
Xie Ziyou was silent for a moment, then said softly, "An old acquaintance."
"… No wonder," The Little Servant whispered to Xie Ziyou, "in every Immortal Sect Conference, he is always the first to arrive.
When ordinary people break through the array and reach their limits, they naturally stop there. Only he refuses to admit defeat and insists on making himself black and blue all over. There are a few times when he can't even stand up and has to rely on others to help him down the mountain. "
"Every time I see him as if there is no tomorrow, I think it is the last time he comes. I didn't expect that after five years, he is always the first to arrive."
"I think … there must be a reason why he must enter the sect."
Xie Ziyou looked into the distance and pondered for a long time.
Through the young man's snow-colored clothes, he seemed to have returned to a few decades ago. He saw the arrogant young man lying in the dry grass, gritting his teeth and glaring in front of him. However, when the young girl looked back, he suddenly lowered his head and pressed his body tightly against the ground.
Xie Ziyou pursed his lips and suddenly strode into the wooden house and came to Zhao Ruhao's side.
"Long time no see," he said with a smile.
Zhao Ruhao stared fixedly at Xie Ziyou. His gaze paused for a moment on Xie Ziyou's delicate face, then suddenly looked away.
The young man sighed and said with a hint of envy, "Yes, long time no see."
"Do you want to see Xu Waner?"
Xie Ziyou said frankly, "We don't know that you come every time. Otherwise, we wouldn't have kept you at the door.
Wait here, I will go and tell her — "
Before he could finish speaking, he saw Zhao Ruhao's eyes flicker with a hint of sadness. He gently shook his head.
The name that he hadn't heard for many years suddenly appeared in his heart, and it could still set off thousands of waves.
Decades ago, in the secret territory, the young man had a big dream.
In the dream, he got what he wanted and married Xu Waner, but he rarely saw the girl's beautiful smile.
In the dream, he was stupid and stubborn, always doing wrong things. Although Xu Waner didn't say anything, the disappointment and sadness in her eyes increased day by day. It was heavy, like a thousand feet deep sea, pressing down on Zhao Ruhao's chest.
Why did I treat her like this?
Zhao Ruhao was at a loss and suddenly thought, "Did I treat her like this in the past?"
In an instant, the ignorant young man grew up in the blink of an eye. He listed the events in the dream one by one and reflected on them one by one. He repeatedly told himself that he couldn't be like this. He wanted to marry Xu Waner and treat Xu Waner well.
But when he excitedly rushed out of the Zhao Family's gate to find Xu Waner —
The young man stood at the noisy intersection, facing the bustling street torrent. He was at a loss and didn't know where to go.
At that moment, Zhao Ruhao suddenly realized something.
… It was too late.
Zhao Ruhao didn't want to give up.
He gritted his teeth and spent several years to find the mountain gate of the Xuanling Sect. He painstakingly inquired about the way to enter the sect — but in the end, he was stopped by the Sky Absolute Wind Formation.
The hurricane roared in the formation, and sand and stones flew, converging into a torrent.
In front of such heavenly power, Zhao Ruhao realized that he was like an ant. He could only struggle at death's door and try his best to delay.
… But when he dragged his scarred body back in failure, he was caught off guard and heard her news.
"This is just a Small Array that the inner disciples usually practice. If you can't even pass this, how can the Xuanling Sect accept you?"
"In today's Immortal Sect Conference, the Spiritual Sword Fairy Xu Waner of the Inner Yard entered the Sky Covering Array. She only took an hour to break out of the array. Moreover, she wasn't injured at all. Even the corner of her skirt wasn't damaged — that is a great array that can shake the power of heaven and earth.
You guys are too weak. You should be patient and improve your cultivation. Don't always dream of taking shortcuts. "
The Spiritual Sword Fairy, Xu Waner.
… It turns out that after leaving my side, she has become so outstanding.
The memories were like the sea, deep and bitter.
In the wooden house, Zhao Ruhao slightly closed his eyes and quickly opened them again. He asked softly, "She … how is she now?"
His voice was very soft and careful, as if he was holding a precious and fragile crystal glass. If he raised his voice, it would shatter.
"How is she?" Xie Ziyou raised his head and glanced at the sky. He recalled, "She's pretty good.
She's now at the middle of the Sixth Stage. She's a famous Little Senior Sister in the Inner Yard.
She can challenge mountains and rivers with her Flowing Light Sword. She treats people gently. She's different from the other guys who don't mind watching a show. Everyone in the Xuanling Sect likes her very much. In a few years, when she reaches the Seventh Stage, there's a high probability that she'll become an Elder … "
Zhao Ruhao held his breath and listened attentively. After listening, he nodded.
"That's pretty good," he said.
Xie Ziyou patted Zhao Ruhao's shoulder to comfort him. He said lightly, "Do you want to meet her?
I'll take you into the mountain. "
As he spoke, he lifted his foot and walked outside. However, after taking a few steps, he didn't hear any footsteps behind him.
Xie Ziyou looked back in confusion, only to see Zhao Ruhao standing quietly in the same place. He didn't move at all.
The young man's expression was conflicted. After standing still for a moment, he suddenly smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"I'd better … not see her," he said softly.
After saying this, he grabbed his Long Sword and turned to go out. When he passed by Xie Ziyou, he smiled apologetically and walked straight down the mountain.
"Hey, the array hasn't been opened yet. Why are you leaving?"
The Little Servant, who was guarding outside the door, was surprised. He cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, "Young Master, you're not going to challenge the array anymore?
I remember that last time, you were very close to the Seventh Level of Heaven. In the past five years, you've made great progress. You'll definitely pass the Seventh Level of Heaven. It's a pity to give up now! "
"I'm not going to challenge it anymore!"
A relieved chuckle floated from the mountain path.
Zhao Ruhao's white robe fluttered in the wind. He walked as if he was flying.
After taking this step, something was pulled away from him and scattered with the wind. Of course, it could also be buried deep in his heart, waiting for the moon to rise and the night to suddenly enter a dream.
"This is the last time I'll challenge the array. Since I can hear her news, my obsession has been resolved. There's nothing to worry about."
The young man walked without looking back. He raised his voice and talked endlessly, "My father passed away three years ago. Before he passed away, he arranged a marriage for me. Now that the mourning period is over, I have no reason to delay … I should go back and get married."
Zhao Ruhao's voice was much lighter. Although he was still upset, there was a hint of relief.
After taking a few steps, he paused and looked back at Xie Ziyou. He said loudly, "Thank you."
Xie Ziyou didn't know what to say. He could only smile.
He watched Zhao Ruhao walk down the mountain and his tall figure disappeared at the end of the mountain path.
Not long after, two other people walked slowly along the mountain path.
One of them walked briskly and his eyes were like stars. He was dressed in black and looked elegant. He was in high spirits. The other person was dressed in a pink dress. Her skin was as white as snow and she had a smile on her face. Her temperament was elegant and moving.
Even though they were far away, Xie Ziyou recognized the familiar figure.
He looked at Xu Waner's elegant figure and felt a little emotional. However, he immediately thought of the matter of accepting a disciple. His face darkened.
Xu Waner's facial features gradually faded in Xie Ziyou's eyes and turned into a girl whose eyebrows couldn't be seen clearly. At this moment, his consciousness was the best at automatically filling in the gaps. He quickly picked one of the smiling faces in front of the mountain gate and forcibly placed it on Xu Waner's face.
"… Damn it, I'm so angry."
Xie Ziyou secretly gritted his teeth. However, he pretended to be calm and said lightly, "Xie Heng, aren't you accepting a disciple? Why are you here?"
"I've been looking for you for a long time." Xie Heng smiled like a warm wind and his voice was gentle. "My disciple is of course your disciple.
You, here are some names. Take a look and see if there's anyone you like. "
"You want me to choose?" Xie Ziyou was slightly stunned.
He took the roster suspiciously and casually flipped through two pages. Suddenly, he realized that, putting aside their aptitude and temperament, most of the boys and girls in the roster were ordinary in appearance. They were far less outstanding than those he had seen in front of the mountain gate on his way here.
— — Xie Heng must have filtered the crowd first and eliminated all the beautiful and handsome ones.
When he thought of this, Xie Ziyou felt a little warm in his heart. He suddenly felt like laughing.
He lowered his eyelids and turned his eyes slightly. He raised his hand and pointed at a boy with delicate features on the name list. He smiled and said, "How about this one?
His small eyes are squinting. He's very cute. "
Xie Heng's face stiffened. He quickly stepped forward and glanced at the name list.
He put down the name list and shook his head repeatedly. "No, no.
It said that this child has a dull personality. Although his foundation is good, his comprehension is not good. I'm afraid that in the future, he will become the kind of … what was it again? High score and low ability? "
Xie Ziyou pointed at another person.
"This girl is also good. She's quite beautiful without makeup. She's a peerless little beauty with a little makeup."
"… Beautiful people can easily cause trouble. Flip through the name list again."
"Hey, this guy has monstrous strength. Is he a body refining genius?
Not bad, not bad. This kid should have a good figure. Does he have an eight-pack? "
"… You, we're taking in disciples, not a talent show!"
Xie Heng's bitter smile drifted in the mountain wind.
Xu Waner smiled and watched from the side. She took out a formation plate from her sleeve and handed it to The Little Servant in front of the wooden house.
She didn't want to disturb Xie Heng's husband. She pulled The Little Servant to the side of the wooden house and whispered, "From today onwards, I'll be in charge of the Heaven Absolute Wind Formation for every Immortal Sect Conference.
Tell me, are there any good seedlings among these people? It's fine as long as their aptitudes are passable. The main thing is that they have a tenacious personality and a firm will. They'll be the same for decades … "
The Little Servant nodded repeatedly. He pointed at the people in the wooden house and reported to Xu Waner one by one.
When his fingertips swept over the place where Zhao Ruhao had been sitting quietly, he paused for a moment.
… But he quickly turned to the next person.
The pause was very short. Xu Waner didn't feel anything wrong. She only listened attentively and occasionally lowered her head to record something.
The warm sun was harmonious. The wind climbed the mountain peak and swept across the valley. There was a faint scent of peach blossoms.