"Jin Shixiong, Xiao Wang has already said it, Xiao Wang is definitely not an ordinary spirit bone."
At this moment, the young man in fine clothes also opened his eyes. Seeing the change in the dragon pearl, he immediately wore a look of pride.
Xu Taiping remained very calm, without envy or jealousy.
Lin Buyu, who stood to one side, was the same.
"Little guy, what's your name?" the Black Dragon Elder asked the young man in fine clothes, who had a proud look on his face, as he retracted the dragon pearl.
"I am the ninth prince of the Tianlang Kingdom, surnamed Ye, named Xuan. I have been... since I was young..."
"Alright, go to the side."
Before the young man could finish speaking, the Black Dragon Elder waved his hand to dismiss him, seemingly disliking his arrogant personality.
Although Ye Xuan was somewhat displeased, he did not dare to say anything more and could only walk to Jin Hezhi's side with a sullen expression.
At this moment, the Black Dragon Elder pointed at Lin Buyu.
Lin Buyu nodded and walked to the Black Dragon Elder, then extended a small hand and placed it on the dragon pearl.
Seeing this, Ziyang from the Sixth Peak felt a tightening in her heart.
Although the spirit bone stele rarely "misjudged," there was always a possibility. After all, the achievements of cultivators with golden spirit bones and black spirit bones in the future would differ greatly, not to mention the differences in the quality of spirit bones.
So it was impossible for Ziyang not to be nervous.
With another faint hum, the dragon pearl in the Black Dragon Elder's hand lit up with golden light again, but this time, the flames surrounding the dragon pearl turned into crackling sparks.
"It's a thunder anomaly bone, and it's a golden spirit bone level thunder anomaly bone!"
Seeing this, even the usually reserved Fairy Ziyang could not help but exclaim in surprise.
"Congratulations, Sister Ziyang. A golden spirit bone level thunder anomaly bone, our Qingxuan Sect hasn't seen one in hundreds of years."
"Sister Ziyang, the Sixth Peak has picked up such a great treasure. You must treat us to a feast at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion when we return."
Qingxiao and Linglong immediately came forward to congratulate her.
"Congratulations, Sister Ziyang."
Jin Hezhi, who was reluctant, also came forward to offer his congratulations.
At this moment, the usually stern Black Dragon Elder suddenly burst into hearty laughter, his voice shaking the hall.
"One thunder, one fire, both at the golden spirit bone level, our Qingxuan Sect has hope for revival!"
The Black Dragon Elder laughed loudly.
Xu Taiping, who had observed everything, remained calm, but when Lin Buyu passed by him, he whispered, "Congratulations, Sister Buyu."
Lin Buyu turned to look at Xu Taiping and then nodded, saying, "Thank you."
Both of them were the type who remained unperturbed by praise or criticism, but Lin Buyu seemed even calmer.
"Little guy, it's your turn."
At this moment, the Black Dragon Elder's voice sounded again.
Xu Taiping looked up and saw the Black Dragon Elder's vertical pupils filled with anticipation.
Qingxiao and Linglong, who stood to one side, immediately became tense, their eyes fixed on Xu Taiping.
After a brief exchange of glances with the Black Dragon Elder, Xu Taiping nodded calmly.
Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, Xu Taiping placed his hand on the dragon pearl in the Black Dragon Elder's hand and began to close his eyes and focus.
After feeling a warm force gradually enveloping him, it wasn't long before he felt the dragon pearl in his hand tremble.
Xu Taiping opened his eyes and saw that the originally transparent dragon pearl had turned a ghastly white, resembling the color of abandoned animal bones by the roadside.
Xu Taiping muttered to himself.
His guess was correct. The pill left by his grandfather could make his name appear in the immortal registry, but it could not make him a true spirit bone.
Seeing the white bone-colored dragon pearl, Sister Zhao Linglong's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Qingxiao, who stood to one side, did not speak, but his expression showed that he was equally astonished.
"The spirit bone stele actually picked out a white bone. Your Seventh Peak's luck is as bad as ever."
Seeing this, Jin Hezhi from the First Peak suddenly laughed again, his tone full of sarcasm.
Hearing this, Zhao Linglong was about to argue but was stopped by Qingxiao.
"Black Dragon Elder, can you please test again?"
Qingxiao requested from the Black Dragon Elder.
"Qingxiao, you should know very well that this pearl of mine does not make mistakes."
The Black Dragon Elder retracted the dragon pearl, his tone full of authority.
"Ziyang, Hezhi, you two take the little boy up the mountain. There's nothing for you here."
The Black Dragon Elder looked up at Ziyang and Jin Hezhi.
"Black Dragon Elder, Brother Qingxiao, Sister Linglong, we'll take our leave."
Jin Hezhi laughed, took Ye Xuan by the hand, and turned to leave.
"Jin Shixiong, will our Qingxuan Sect even accept a white bone?"
"Such a waste, anyway, our First Peak won't accept him."
Their conversation from the doorway made Qingxiao and Linglong furious, but they were helpless.
Ziyang knew they were upset, so she didn't say anything and took Lin Buyu to leave.
After they left, the Black Dragon Elder opened his eyes again.
"A white bone does not have the qualifications to become a disciple of the Seventh Peak. You can either stay at the foot of the mountain as an unregistered disciple for three years and challenge the Seventh Peak selection in three years, or leave the mountain immediately."
He looked at Xu Taiping, who stood silently in place.
Clearly, he wanted Xu Taiping to make a choice.
"Let him decide for himself."
Linglong seemed to want to remind Xu Taiping of something but was interrupted by the Black Dragon Elder.
Linglong, understanding, closed her mouth and said no more.
"If I can pass the Seventh Peak selection, can I still join the Seventh Peak and become a junior brother to Sister Linglong and Brother Qingxiao?"
Xu Taiping did not immediately answer the Black Dragon Elder but turned to look at Qingxiao and Linglong.
"On this point, I can guarantee to your master. If you can pass the selection, the door of the Seventh Peak will be open to you."
He actually felt some guilt for not being able to bring Xu Taiping up the mountain.
"Taiping, passing the selection would be good, but it's very difficult."
Linglong shook her head worriedly at Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping smiled at Linglong and then turned to the Black Dragon Elder.
"Elder, I want to stay at the foot of the mountain for three years of training."
Xu Taiping would not break his promise to his grandfather.
Seeing Xu Taiping make his decision, the Black Dragon Elder nodded calmly and then took out a jade slip and handed it to Xu Taiping.
"Take this jade slip. Someone will take you to the foot of the mountain and explain the matters you need to pay attention to next."
Xu Taiping took the jade slip.
"Black Dragon Elder, I brought this child up the mountain, so let me take him down and settle him."
Linglong stepped forward and made a request to the Black Dragon Elder.
"Seventh Peak disciples are not allowed to leave the mountain at will or interfere with matters at the foot of the mountain. However... since this child was brought up by you, I will make an exception."
The Black Dragon Elder pondered for a moment and then slowly nodded, indicating his approval.
"Thank you, Black Dragon Elder!"
"You cannot stay at the foot of the mountain for more than two hours. Also, don't try any tricks. I don't care about matters on the Seventh Peak, but I can sense everything at the foot of the mountain, even the breaking of a blade of grass."
The Black Dragon Elder warned Zhao Linglong.
"Don't worry, Elder. I promise I won't do anything extra."
Linglong, whose thoughts had been seen through by the Black Dragon Elder, stuck out her tongue and then smiled and promised.
In front of the Dragon Gate Hall.
"Sister, I need to report this to Master. Taiping is in your hands. You must arrange everything for him, as it will be difficult for us to come down the mountain to find him in the future."
Qingxiao instructed Linglong.
"Brother, don't worry. I will take care of it."
Linglong promised Qingxiao.
Qingxiao nodded and then leaped up, stepping on a jade flute, his figure shooting out like a streak of light.
"Let's go, Taiping. We'll register you first, and then find a good place for you at the foot of the mountain where you can earn merit and cultivate."
Linglong patted Taiping's shoulder and smiled.
Xu Taiping was puzzled by this term.
Linglong sighed and then explained to Xu Taiping.
"External disciples at the foot of the Qingxuan Sect must earn merit every year. Only by earning enough merit can they continue to stay in the Qingxuan Sect. Otherwise, they will be expelled from the mountain."
"How can one earn merit?"
"After registering, each external disciple will receive a courtyard and a few acres of immortal fields or medicinal gardens. In the courtyard, you can raise cattle and pigs, and in the immortal fields, you can plant immortal grains or herbs. When they mature, you can sell them to earn merit money."
Linglong explained in detail to Xu Taiping.
"Thank you, Sister Linglong. I understand. This merit is like money in the secular world."
Linglong smiled and then took Xu Taiping's hand.
"Let's go, Taiping. We'll register at the West Wind Pavilion first, and then see if there's something suitable for you to do."