C20 New Challenges

As if leading the charge, Xue Jian took the lead.

He could clearly hear the meaning behind 'enjoy as much as you want', or else he wouldn't be able to get fat.

Even if Zhu didn't say that, he would still do it to his heart's content.

Besides, the noodles cooked by Yan Cang himself were really fragrant. After he finished eating, he took another bowl.

Xue Jian burped in satisfaction when everyone else was rubbing their stomachs.

It was difficult for him to be number one in cultivation, but eating was something he was afraid of.

Even if both Li Wufu and Xuan Yi joined hands to fight him, he would not even bat an eye.

Looking at the satisfied expressions on the teenagers' faces, Yan Cang was overjoyed.

As a Cultivator, he was a versatile person.

Besides the delicious noodles, he had many other abilities.

In the days to come, he believed that he could make the group of youths in front of him worship him to the extreme.

At this moment, Yan Cang gave Zhu a look.

The time that could be used to truly relax while cultivating was actually very short.

After capturing Duan Huaixiang and Hu Xing alive, it was time for them to take up their next challenge.

This challenge was clearly more dangerous than capturing Duan Huaixiang and Hu Xing alive.

However, after experiencing these past few days, he was brimming with confidence towards the group of youngsters in front of him!

If he could smoothly complete this new challenge, this year would become the year where his Spirit Control would reap a rich harvest!

"Young people, you're going to face a new challenge!" Zhu said loudly.

"Teng!"

Just at that moment, Xuan Yi and the others all stood up.

Gazing at Zhu and Yan Cang, their eyes were filled with anticipation.

"What challenge?" Gong Xiaoyu couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Liu Mu, Xuan Yi, Ye Lan, and Gong Xiaoyu, the four of you are in charge of escorting Duan Huaixiang to the Wild Horse Ridge!" Zhu said.

Wild Horse Ridge was the location of the Spirit Control Main Hall, which was more than a month's journey away from the Guangxin City.

Such a long journey would lead to danger, and this was probably only one of the goals of the challenge.

Zhu's tone just now explained everything.

"What about me?" Tang Fann asked hurriedly.

"You, Lu Ji, Liu Da, and Xue Jian, you will be responsible for escorting Sun Tie to Wild Horse Ridge via another route!" Zhu said.

"Why should there be two paths?" Xue Jian asked.

"Of course it's for the sake of training you!" Yan Cang said.

Xue Jian nodded as if he had understood something. Then, he became worried.

With his and Tang Fann's strength, their path would be harder than that of Xuan Yi and the others.

"Young people, if any of you do not want to accept this challenge, then hurry up and say it out so that you will not regret your actions. It's already too late." Zhu said.

Tang Fann and Lu Li looked at each other.

Amongst this year's new disciples, the two of them were the most average in terms of strength.

The challenge this time was truly dangerous, so they naturally hesitated.

Maybe it was because Zhu saw their hesitation that he asked that question.

However, they still did not speak. After all, they were now disciples of Spirit Control, and should not be timid.

"Tang Fann, Lu Ji, have you guys made your decision yet?" Zhu asked.

"We are willing to accept this challenge!" Tang Fann and Lu Xiao said at the same time.

"Very good!" Zhu stroked his long beard gratefully.

The people he hated the most were cowards, and he did not think that this kind of person was worthy of becoming part of their Spirit Control.

Fortunately, Tang Fann and Lu Ji's courage overcame their fear and did not disappoint him.

When he first decided to accept Tang Fann and Lu Qun as this year's new disciples, he was quite optimistic about the two of them.

However, after they had joined the Spirit Control, their progress had been rather slow.

Those with ordinary talent had actually run ahead of them.

"You two should get ready. We'll set off tomorrow morning!" Yan Cang said.

Time quickly passed by, and several hours later, the night had already wrapped its Guangxin City in its arms.

After pushing the door open, Ye Lan walked under the moonlight with a heavy heart.

Although she was not a disciple of Spirit Control, she was no different from a disciple.

Ever since she had decided to leave the Ye Mansion, she had been prepared to face difficult situations.

As the young miss of the Ye Mansion, she should have lived like a prince.

Even if she wanted to raise her cultivation realm to another level, she could have a more secure method than now.

For example, inviting a strong Cultivator to be his master and learn powerful skills.

For example, consuming a pellet that could increase the strength of a Heaven And Earth Spiritual Essence could instantly increase one's strength.

But she wanted to rely on her own hard work to become a strong Cultivator, not on her own family.

Unknowingly, Ye Lan walked out of the house at the end of the Shuinan Street.

Outside the house, she heard the sound of sword qi whistling.

Moreover, the sound of the sword qi whistling through the air was somewhat familiar. She could not help but turn around and slowly walk towards the back of the house.

"So it's him!"

Twenty steps away from Ye Lan, she was waving the Firefly Sword in her hands.

Tomorrow, he would have to complete the new challenge. Li Wuying decided to take advantage of the time he had spent in the evening to practice his sword techniques.

He didn't want to disturb the rest of the people's rest, so he climbed over the wall and walked to the back of the house.

With his current strength, he obviously wouldn't feel that he could easily complete this challenge.

Even with Xuan Yi and Gong Xiaoyu, he didn't feel like he could sleep peacefully.

Moreover, he wanted to catch up with Xuan Yi and Gong Xiaoyu as soon as possible, rather than being left behind by them the whole time.

"Hiss …"

Not far away from him, there was a pair of eyes staring at him.

After putting away the Firefly Sword, Li Yao turned around and looked forward.

He was both surprised and curious.

"Miss Ye, it's already so late, why haven't you rested yet?" Li Yuan asked.

"We're from the same sect, it's not appropriate for you to call me Miss Ye." Ye Lan said.

"Then what should I call you?" Li Wuying slightly raised his left eyebrow.

"Xiaolan, I'm younger than you to begin with." Ye Lan quickly turned her back to him, her cheeks a little hot now.

He had originally wanted to ask Ye Lan how old she was.

But Ye Lan was a girl, so she shouldn't have asked so clearly.

In any case, in his eyes, Ye Lan was younger than him.

Since Ye Lan had admitted to it herself, there was no need for him to be so serious.

He kept the Firefly Sword into the sword sheath and walked forward quickly, then stood beside Ye Lan.

Ye Lan and Xuan Yi were both from famous families. Their characters were similar, but different.

Xuan Yi had a deadpan expression all day long. When others talk to him, he would just ignore them, as if he was only interested in revenge and cultivation.

Gong Xiaoyu was patient enough, she often circled around Xuan Yi.

Ye Lan didn't seem to like to talk much, but she didn't try to keep her distance from others.

Furthermore, Ye Lan did not put on any airs of being a young lady. She was just like a younger sister next door. Sometimes, even he could not help but want to get close to her.

In Ye Lan's body, there were even more unique personalities that other girls didn't have.

Ye Lan secretly heaved a sigh of relief. When Li Fei walked to her side, it was fortunate that her expression had returned to being calm.

From the corner of her eyes, she glanced at Formless. She could feel that he was a bit curious about her, but she was also curious about Formless as well.

In Li's formless body, she saw many praiseworthy qualities.

Amongst the new disciples that the Spirit Control had recruited this year, Li Wuying was working harder than anyone else.

"Mr. Lee, would you be jealous of Young Master Xuan's talent?" Ye Lan asked.

"A little." Li Mo answered honestly.

"I think he might be jealous of you." Ye Lan said.

"What can he be jealous of?" Li Wufu asked with great interest.

"The command tablet in your possession that originally belonged to the Cloud Shadow Imperial Guard, and the sword in your hand." Ye Lan said.

"Xiaolan, you seem to be smarter than me!" He felt that Ye Lan's words made a lot of sense.

"How come I can't tell that you're praising me!" As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Lan quickly walked forward.

It wasn't until Ye Lan had disappeared from Li Jun's sight that Li Jun finally realized what Ye Lan meant by those words.

He seemed to be a little stupid when facing Ye Lan.

After organizing his emotions, Li Feiyu quickly returned to the courtyard.

As the morning of the second day arrived as scheduled, Zhu and Yan Cang sent Li Formless and the others outside the city gate of Guangxin City.