Chapter 168: Discussing Routes and Seeking Benefits

  In the end, only four people from Haiyun Middle School made it into the top ten and obtained the qualification for the final selection.

  "It's too astonishing, even if the headquarters is shocked, Donglai State has 45 cities and a population of tens of millions, but only four young talents were selected... Sir Institute Master, are you going to select some more from the already eliminated talented youths?" A Xuanzong asked respectfully.

  Wei Yuanzhong waved his hand and said, "What's the use of choosing more? They're just cannon fodder anyway."

  The powerful Xuan Jun stood up, took a step forward, and had already left Lianyun Peak. A voice came from the air: "Let the four young men and women who have entered the competition go to the registration hall to wait."

  At the top of Lianyun Peak, Li Wang had a bundle on his back and said to Li Zhongxuan: "Second Uncle, aren't you going back with me?"

  Behind him, Li Yurong, who was also carrying a small bag on her back, looked inquiringly.

  Li Zhongxuan's waist was straight, and he said lightly: "No need, the Xuanzong teacher of Haoyun Temple will send you back to Linwan City safely. I haven't been to Haoyun for a long time, this time I'll accompany Xu Yang to visit some old friends."

  Li Wang couldn't help but say, "Second Uncle, Xu Yang has a demonic bird, the Fire Eagle, guarding him. He should be fine." He had already guessed that Second Uncle was worried about Xu Yang's safety.

  "Xu Yang somehow obtained the help of Hu Ying, but Hu Ying had just broken through and urgently needed time to consolidate her strength. She couldn't stay by Xu Yang's side forever," said Li Zhongxuan quietly. "This trip to Haicheng is far away, with many dangers along the way. With me accompanying you, it will be better."

  Li Wang sighed and smiled bitterly, Second Uncle treated Xu Yang better than his own nephew.

  Inside the registration hall, a huge map was hung on the copper wall. This map was the entire Ha Yun Shang Guo, with 43 vassal states under its jurisdiction, covering a vast territory of millions of miles.

  Four youths elected through a middle selection stood in a row and listened to the teachings of the master.

  Wei Yuanzhong sat on the jade throne, gesturing for Haiyue to explain to everyone.

  Hai Yue cleared his throat and said, "You've all seen the map. From Donglai City to the headquarters of Haiyun Institute, if we only take the land route, we'll have to cross the territories of thirteen countries, which will take an extremely long time. I'm afraid by the time we arrive, the final selection will already be over."

  "Then we can't go by land," said Yu Xuan, pointing to the map. "If we head west and cross over Cangwu Mountain, we can take a shortcut across Wuliang Sea, which is very close to Haichuan Shangguo."

  Hai Yue said, "This is indeed a shortcut. Over the years, we have always taken this road with Vice Master accompanying us. However, this time, Vice Master has not returned from his trip to Haichuan Country, and without Xuan Jun's strong escort, taking this road would be very dangerous."

  "Isn't the master of the temple Lord Xuan?" Yuexuan Yu whispered.

  "The master is already old and needs to sit in Haiyun Mountain, can't move lightly." Haiyue explained helplessly.

  "Xu Yang isn't a Fire Eagle, is he? He can protect our safety along the way." Yu XuanYu's mind turned quickly.

  "Xu Yang, what do you think?" Hai Yue's eyes held a hopeful glint. "That Fire Eagle, can you summon it at any time? In case we encounter danger and there's no strong expert to hold the fort, we might all be annihilated."

  Xu Yang said, "Naturally, there's no problem with that... However, having Hu Ying escort and protect us is also a contribution to Hai Yun Temple, right? This one demonic bird is comparable to the mysterious beasts of the Xuan Emperor, it can't just make an appearance for free, can it?"

  Hai Yue glared at him, and Xu Yang was clearly asking for benefits, but this was all Hai Yunyuan's expense, which had little to do with him.

  "Abbot, what do you think?"

  Wei Yuan's eyes were half-closed as he spoke: "Xu Yang, what reward do you want?"

  Xu Yang smiled slyly: "Not for me, but as compensation for Hu Ying... Master of the courtyard, how much would it cost to invite Donglai Wang to follow along? Hu Ying's strength is not inferior to that of Donglai Wang, right?"

  "Ah, you sly little thing!" Hai Yue laughed and scolded, "Don't think that just because the lion opens its mouth wide, the fire eagle is strong but still a beast, where would it understand to ask for benefits? In the end, everything falls into your storage ring."

  Wei Yuanzhong ordered: "Hai Zi, go and open the treasure vault of our branch. Let Xu Yang randomly draw out three treasures."

  "Three? Three kinds?!" Hai Yue Zhang's mouth was agape.

  "Each deputy dean leads a team, and his remuneration is also the same." said Wei Dean.

  Hai Yue bowed respectfully and obeyed, turning his head to Xǔ Yáng and saying: "Follow me."

  Xu Yang followed up, complaining: "What's in the treasure house, drawing three times, won't I get trash?... If only I could choose three kinds, the master is still too stingy."

  "Hai Yue glared and said, 'You've made a huge profit, kid! Let me tell you, the worst treasure in the treasury is still a fifth-grade spiritual elixir. Among them are even the preserved bones of demonic beasts and spiritual beasts, as well as heavenly-ranked mysterious devices and sixth-grade precious medicines!'"

  Xu Yang was shocked, and immediately Hai Yue said: "This time in Lin Chen City, two people were shortlisted, occupying half of the total quota. The reward I got, except for the Xuan Stone and the Gong Fa, the most precious is the opportunity to draw from the treasure house! You actually did it three times... Alas, it's really incomparable."

  Xu Yang's heart suddenly felt a surge of warmth, he chuckled and stopped talking.

  Hai Yue led Xu Yang through the treasure-guarding formation and arrived at a gate of an underground palace.

  The gate of this underground palace is a bronze gate that can be lifted up and down. The bronze door has intricate patterns, weighing absolutely over 10,000 jun, even the mysterious lord may not be able to lift it.

  In front of the bronze palace gate, there is a stone platform with a sundial on it. A black pointer hangs in the center.

  The wheel is divided into five major regions, with the words "First Class", "Second Class", "Third Class" and so on engraved on them. They are divided into five levels. Among them, the "First Class" area is the narrowest, only about one-twentieth of an arc. The "Fifth Class" area is the largest, occupying half of the wheel.

  "This roulette wheel is used to draw treasures. You push the pointer, let it spin freely, and when it stops, the area it points to represents the treasure you get." Haiyue explained.

  "Hai Zong, what rank did you get in that one draw?" Xu Yang asked curiously.

  Hai Yue said with a pleased expression: "I'm quite lucky, I got third place and one pill of 'Broken Delusion Dan'."

  Xu Yang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Po Wu Dan is a sixth-grade treasure medicine that can cut off the heart demon of the Xuan Zhe, helping him to clarify his mind and see through his surname, with an effect that is unparalleled."

  The more advanced the cultivator's practice, the easier it is to breed heart demons. If they cannot be eliminated in time and allowed to grow, there is a risk of going crazy, and years of hard work will be destroyed in an instant.

  "Let's draw lots, Xu Yang, and see how your luck is," Hai Yue said with a smile. "I'll tell you in advance, this pointer is made of Xuanjin stone carving, and can only be pushed by physical strength. You think you can cheat with Xuanli, it's impossible."