Xiao Yan couldn't agree with Xiao Ning's perverse sense of humor in pretending to be weak while actually being strong, but that didn't stop him from enjoying watching the show.
Xiao Ning raised an eyebrow, thought about it seriously for a moment, and said, "Little Yanzi, what do you think about me revealing my fifth-level Dou Qi?"
"What? Brother Ning, what are you up to?"
Xiao Yan's eyes widened, revealing an expression of disbelief.
Xiao Ning raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "If my cultivation regresses and I become a cripple, and the family sends me to the countryside to manage the clan's property, wouldn't I have more time to cultivate?"
"Moreover, this move not only allows us to withdraw from the public eye but also lets us hide behind the scenes, avoiding being noticed by anyone!"
"Besides, living a leisurely life in the countryside is much better than the backstabbing and infighting in this broken family!"
Xiao Ning thought about it more and more and found the idea that had suddenly popped into his head quite interesting. As for the so-called empty fame, he didn't care about it.
Then he made up his mind to do it.
Facing the puzzled Xiao Yan, Xiao Ning did not explain, but waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it, I have my own plans."
Then, he glared at her and threatened, "Little Yanzi, you wouldn't tell the truth, would you?"
Despite his many doubts, Xiao Yan had no choice but to yield to Xiao Ning's fierce gaze: "Brother Ning, don't worry, I won't expose you. Besides, do you think I'm that kind of person?"
In his heart, he thought, "How awful! When my cultivation surpasses yours, I'll settle all my scores and beat you senseless!"
Thinking of this, Xiao Yan felt a throbbing pain in his head again.
Ever since meeting Xiao Ning, a fellow townsman from Earth, Xiao Yan felt that his good days were over.
He gets a sharp tap on the head for saying the wrong thing, which has left him with a psychological trauma.
Xiao Yan made up his mind that he would repay Xiao Ning for all the pain he had suffered in the future.
Xiao Ning was unaware of his thoughts. Seeing that he had agreed, she said nothing more and continued walking forward.
Soon, the training ground came into view.
Seeing the two arrive together, chatting and laughing, their relationship was clearly extraordinary, which startled everyone on the training field.
"How did Brother Ning end up with that good-for-nothing? Aren't they always at odds?"
"Did the sun rise in the west today?"
"How did this good-for-nothing manage to get on Brother Ning's good side?"
The whispers among the young men and women caused a commotion, drawing the attention of the Xiao family's high-ranking members on the platform.
Xiao Zhan squinted at the faint smile on the face of the black-clad youth in the distance, and for some reason, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Then he saw Xiao Ning next to Xiao Yan and muttered to himself, "Huh, something's not right. How did this kid end up hanging out with the Grand Elder's grandson?"
The elder sitting below Xiao Zhan paused in stroking his beard, thinking to himself, "How did Ning'er end up with that good-for-nothing?"
Seeing Xiao Ning and Xiao Yan walking side by side, everyone present had different thoughts.
Ignoring the various gazes, Xiao Ning and his companion walked directly to the back of the group and stood still.
Seeing Xiao Yan's relaxed and carefree appearance, the high-ranking members of the Xiao family on the high platform couldn't help but be a little surprised. Didn't Xiao Yan know that today's test would change his future path?
"Heh heh, does he think he can rest easy after climbing up the social ladder?"
The Second Elder sneered and said sarcastically.
Originally, the Second Elder thought that Xiao Zhan would fly into a rage after he said those words, but after waiting for a long time, he did not notice any movement. He couldn't help but stare at Xiao Zhan in astonishment.
"Second Elder, let's wait until the very end before drawing conclusions. Otherwise, we'll only end up embarrassing ourselves..."
Xiao Zhan glanced deeply at the proud young man in the arena and said calmly.
The Second Elder's lips twitched, and he snorted coldly, "I hope so. I also hope he can surprise me a bit."
"Alright, everyone's here, stop dawdling." Despite his doubts, the First Elder interrupted their exchange.
Xiao Zhan nodded slightly, stood up, looked around the now quiet training ground, and said in a deep voice, "You are all the fresh blood of the family, you should know how important today's test is to you!"
"The test rules are as follows: those who possess the seventh level of Dou Qi or above are considered qualified, and those who do not are considered unqualified!"
"However, according to the previous additional rules, after the test, those with a battle aura below the seventh level have the right to issue one challenge to their companions who are at the seventh level or above!"
"If we win the challenge, we can also enter the qualifying area!"
"The test begins!"
As Xiao Zhan's deep shout fell, the boys and girls on the training ground immediately tensed up.
Beside the black stone tablet, the indifferent outer sect examiner of the family stepped forward, took out a roster from his robes, and his icy voice sent chills down the spines of everyone whose names were called.
"Xiao Shan! Fighting Power: Fourth Stage! Level: Intermediate! Unqualified!"
"Xiao Ran! Battle Power: Fifth Stage! Level: Intermediate! Unqualified!"
"Xiao Hong! Fighting Power: Fourth Stage! Level: Intermediate! Unqualified!"
One failure after another caused the group of teenagers who had not yet been tested to tremble with fear.
At this moment, the tester's voice rang out again: "Next, Xiao Yan!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned their expectant gazes toward Xiao Yan at the back of the group.