Chapter 3: Men in Black

  The elemental test is actually very simple. The person being tested just needs to place their hands on the testing stone and it will be done. If the test reaches the standard, the testing stone will automatically light up and display the properties of the element on its surface. The tester only needs to record those who have passed the test. The testing stone is completely unknown to ordinary people, its shape is similar to that of a normal pebble, but it's much larger, and it's a relatively rare type of rock. Ordinary households wouldn't be able to find this kind of stone, but major sects have many of them. Apart from the testing stone, there is another method to determine whether the test subject meets the conditions. This method involves a Yuan control master releasing a certain amount of yuan energy into the body of the person being tested. If the person has an extremely high concentration of elements, the yuan energy will react. If there is no reaction, it means they do not meet the standard. Using this method, the Yuan control master can determine whether the test subject meets the standard.

  "In the testing arena: 'Attributes are fire elements, elemental values exceed standards, passed the test.' The examiner said to the testing stone."

  "Ah, Dad, I...I..." Because of excessive excitement, the child "I" was stunned for half a day and couldn't say half a sentence. But the joyful atmosphere filled between the father and son duo.

  "Haha, Brother Du, look at that kid's excited expression earlier, it's really laughable. He's so thrilled just because of a simple test, if he really becomes the controller in the future, wouldn't he want to announce it to the world? It's truly ridiculous." Lin Li spoke with extreme disdain.

  "Lin brother said it's just ignorance of a little kid, why bother putting it in mind." Du Yongquan smiled and said.

  "Huh? I heard that Brother Du has a son, only eleven years old, strong and healthy, why not bring the young master to participate in the test?" Lin Li asked doubtfully.

  "Haha, thank you Brother Lin for thinking highly of my son, but he's not talented and doesn't have that fate. He had already taken the test in his early years, but unfortunately didn't have the conditions to become a controller, so it's enough for him to be an ordinary person." Du Yongquan sighed. In fact, Du Yongquan had never let Du Fei take the test, and no one knew what he was really thinking.

  "Oh! So that's how it is, Brother Du doesn't need to worry either. With Brother Du's abilities, it's a case of 'a tiger father has no ordinary son'! I believe Young Master Ling will also be an outstanding figure among ordinary people in the future." Lin Li said with courtesy.

  "Thanks for the auspicious words, Brother Lin. Tonight, we won't leave until we're drunk!" Du Yongquan said with a bow, and the two of them couldn't help but look at each other and burst out laughing.

  After the test, Du Yongquan and Lin Li arrived at Chang Le Lou to invite the girls to drink, and they were having a great time. In the end, they drank until late at night, and several people were drunk and taken back to their rooms by the girls.

  Inside the Dou Mansion: "Little Hei, hurry up and dig harder, let's make this hole bigger. Tomorrow I'll take you out to play, come on." Dou Fei whispered to Little Hei. Dou Fei was covered in dirt and dust, looking like a little beggar, while Little Hei's fur was also indistinguishable due to the dirt. The man and dog were working hard digging at the corner of their backyard wall, hoping to make the hole bigger so they could sneak out together tomorrow to check out the testing convention.

  Just as they were getting into the swing of digging, a sudden coughing sound came from behind.

  Du Fei couldn't help but look around in great surprise and asked: "Who?"

  "Haha, little kid, you're digging a hole, aren't you thinking of escaping? Let me help you!" The black-clothed man with his face covered crossed his arms over his chest and teased. After finishing speaking, the black-clothed man's right hand shrunk into a claw shape, and a suction force sucked Du Fei from the ground to his side.

  Du Fei suddenly shouted for help as he was grasped by the black-clad man, but no matter how hard he tried, not a single sound could be heard. Du Fei felt that his entire body had become unresponsive, yet his consciousness remained clear. His eyes were wide with fear and terror as he stared at the black-clad man. Xiao Hei, seeing its master being held captive, also gritted its teeth and let out a low growl, glaring angrily at the black-clad man and preparing to fight at any moment.

  "Ah! Who is it?" The black-clad man only felt a pain in his right hand, and he released Du Fei. A dark shadow flashed by the side of the black-clad man and rescued the fallen Du Fei.

  "Who are you, daring to ruin this old master's good deed? Report your name!" The black-clad man stared in shock at someone wearing the same attire as himself.

  "Hmph, what kind of hero is this, sneaking around and bullying a child? Take off your mask." The black-clad man who saved Du Fei gently put him down on the ground. Du Fei's mind went completely blank, he didn't even know if he was dreaming or not. Just now he was being kidnapped, and now there was another black-clad man saving him. Du Fei stood stupidly in place, staring at the two black-clad men facing off against each other.

  "Haha, you're just like me, wearing black clothes and doing sneaky things?" The black-clad man who kidnapped Du Fei said disdainfully.

  "Hmph, less nonsense, tell me quickly who sent you and why you kidnapped this child?" The black-clad man who saved Du Fei's tone was full of severity.

  "If you want to know, first take this palm from me," as soon as the words were spoken, the black-clad man who had kidnapped Du Fei thrust out both palms, his hands surrounded by a flash of lightning, and in an instant, his palms had already reached a position about one meter in front of the chest of the black-clad man who was holding Du Fei.

  The black-clad man who saved Du Fei remained calm and composed, standing still with both hands raised to meet his opponent's palms. As their palms touched, a burst of lightning shot out from the point of contact, emitting a thunderous "hissing" sound. The dark Du Manor's backyard was instantly illuminated in a brilliant white light.

  For about two breaths, the black-clad man who had been holding Du Fei stumbled backward for over a dozen steps due to the recoil force. After regaining his balance, he clutched at his chest and groaned several times, apparently having suffered significant injury from their earlier palm strike. His eyes fixed intently on the black-robed figure who had rescued Du Fei: "Your internal energy is indeed impressive! You were able to catch my Eight Successions Palm with such ease; I must admit defeat."

  "Hmph, you're from the Uchigatana clan. The technique you used just now is your clan's Double Thunder Palm. You dare to use such a petty skill in front of me? Tell me, why would your Uchigatana clan attack a mere child?" His tone was extremely severe.

  "Haha, you are truly laughable. I think perhaps you understand the importance of this child more clearly than I do." The man in black said with a sneer.

  Upon hearing the words of the black-clad man who kidnapped Du Fei, the black-clad man who rescued Du Fei suddenly narrowed his eyes, and a killing intent flashed in his eyes. The black-clad man who kidnapped Du Fei saw the change in his opponent's gaze and immediately realized something was wrong. He quickly pulled out a smoke bomb from his chest and threw it to the ground, instantly enveloping the entire backyard in smoke. When the black-clad man who rescued Du Fei came to his senses, he thought of chasing after him but then remembered that Du Fei was still down there, so he gave up on the idea of pursuing and killing him, letting the other escape instead. He walked towards Du Fei and gently stroked his head, causing Du Fei to faint...

  "Are you awake?" The man in black said with his back to Du Fei.

  "Ah! What place is this, why did you bring me here, what do you want to do?" Du Fei woke up with a start and asked a string of questions, his eyes fixed intently on the man in black, afraid that he would harm him.

  "Oh! It's okay, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." The man in black replied calmly.

  "Really, you won't hurt me? How did I end up here, what is this place?" Seeing that the man in black had no malicious intent, Du Fei's heart relaxed.

  "This is a relatively secret cave, those who want to catch you won't find this place, don't worry, for the next few days just hide well here. I've also brought your little dog over to keep you company. There's some dry rations prepared there, if you're hungry you can eat." After finishing speaking, the black-clad person threw some kindling into the fire pit.

  "What are these men in black doing? Are they going to kidnap me and extort money from my father?" Du Fei asked.

  "You don't need to know these things, just behave yourself in this cave and that's all. Those who caught you are not ordinary people, they are all Yuan Masters, and Yuan Masters have more money than your father. They want to catch you to eat you." The man in black said with a scary tone.

  "Eat me? Ah... Waaah, someone wants to eat me, you're kidding a kid?" Du Fei saw that the black-clad man wouldn't harm him and his tone turned playful.

  "Hmm, you're quite clever for a young one, aren't you? You're just a kid!" The man in black saw Du Fei being cheeky and also started to tease him: "I'm telling you seriously, just listen to my arrangements. Those Controllers are not people your father can afford to offend, so just stay here for a few days and don't worry about anything else. I've sealed the entrance of this cave with a Yuanqi shield, so even if you want to run, you won't be able to get out."

  "Huh? Yuanqi mask? What is this thing, are you a controller too?" Du Fei exclaimed. Seeing that the black-clothed man didn't respond, Du Fei's eyes sparkled as he turned around and said: "Hehe, I'm saying, Black-Clothed Hero, since we're so fated to meet again, and you've saved my life once more, isn't it what they say? 'Save a person's life, create seven levels of chaos'? Why don't you create one more level of chaos and take me as your apprentice? Doesn't this deal sound good?" Du Fei said this with an air of "you owe me one".

  "Haha, kid, you haven't read many books, but you're quite good at nonsense, and you're pretty eloquent too. Not a fool, but a clever one. Forget it, I'd tell you anyway, you wouldn't understand. You think I'll be your master? No way." The man in black said with a smile.

  "Why, look at me, such a lovely kid, how can you not accept me?" Du Fei used all sorts of beautiful words, but because he didn't like reading books much, he couldn't even recognize a few big characters, let alone use idioms, so the effect was naturally full of loopholes and made people laugh loudly.

  "Haha, you're quite interesting, but I'm busy now and don't have much time to take you on as an apprentice. Wait until I've finished my business and then I'll come back for you." After saying that, the man in black walked towards the entrance of the cave, his feet lightly pushing off the ground as he floated in mid-air. He glanced at Du Fei with a hint of unknown kindness in his eyes, and then suddenly flew out of Du Fei's line of sight.

  "Wow, it's gone?" Du Fei saw this scene and was shocked, his eyes wide with wonder, his mouth agape for half a day. Du Fei himself did not expect that his own fate would also change on this astonishing night.

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