Chapter 62

Ting brought Yun Che and Xia Yuanba into the Elder Hall. Sikong Han sat down and carefully examined Yun Che again. There was not a trace of arrogance on his face as the Grand Elder of the Imperial Mystic Mansion. Instead, he wore a look of concern: "You said you are Elder Xiao's grandson, but why do you have the surname Yun?"

"Right, right, brother-in-law, why did you say you are Yun Che just now? Um, could it be that after being expelled from the Xiao family, you found your biological parents?" Xia Yuanba, who had been full of questions, quickly seized the opportunity to ask.

Yun Che said, "I am not Grandfather's biological grandson. But Grandfather raised me for sixteen years, just like a biological grandson. Six months ago, I was expelled from the Xiao family. Before I left, Grandfather told me that my original surname is Yun."

"I see." Sikong Han slowly nodded. "Actually, I have heard about these matters."

Yun Che looked up, his face full of surprise.

Sikong Han sighed and said, "Six months ago, the son of the head of the Xiao Sect... I remember his name was Xiao Kuangyun, was on his way to the Flowing Cloud City and passed through the Crescent Moon City. Since it was the movement of the main sect of the Xiao Sect, our Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion also paid some attention. Later, some news came in. To others, it might not have been important, but since it involved Elder Xiao, I inquired more. I learned that he had been confined to the back mountain of his family, and his grandson had been expelled from the family. I wanted to help Elder Xiao several times, but it was too far, and as the Grand Elder of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion, I couldn't be away for long, so, sigh..."

"Elder Sikong, there's no need to blame yourself. I believe Grandfather would be very grateful for your concern," Yun Che bowed and said. Although Sikong Han had never taken action, it was clear that he genuinely cared about Xiao Lie's situation.

"By the way, how did Elder Sikong meet Grandfather back then?" Yun Che asked.

"Hehe, that was seven years ago. I took my then twelve-year-old son to the Flowing Cloud City for some matters, but my whereabouts were discovered by an enemy who set up an ambush. As soon as I entered the city, I was ambushed. I fought with all my might, but I could only protect myself and had no time to take care of my son. Just as my son was about to be killed, Elder Xiao appeared and saved my son's life... I, Sikong Han, have only one son. If it weren't for Elder Xiao, I would have been left without an heir. I have always remembered this great favor and have been waiting for the chance to repay it."

Thinking about the past, Sikong Han sighed deeply. He looked at Yun Che with admiration and said, "Speaking of which, you truly live up to being Elder Xiao's grandson. At such a young age, you have already broken through to the Initial Mystic Realm and entered the Mystic Realm. This talent is top-notch even in Crescent Moon City. Your grandfather is the first martial expert in Flowing Cloud City, and your future achievements will surely not be inferior to his."

"What?" Xia Yuanba's eyes widened. "Elder Sikong, you mean my brother-in-law is already in the Mystic Realm? This... Elder Sikong, are you sure? My brother-in-law has always had a crippled mystic vein and has been stuck at the Initial Mystic Realm. How could he possibly be in the Mystic Realm!"

"Oh?" Sikong Han looked puzzled, but he could clearly sense Yun Che's mystic energy, which was indeed at the first level of the Mystic Realm.

Yun Che said calmly, "This is a long story... but my current mystic energy is indeed at the first level of the Mystic Realm. I wonder if my current mystic energy qualifies me to join the Mystic Mansion?"

As he spoke, Yun Che subtly nudged Xia Yuanba. Xia Yuanba, who was about to speak, immediately closed his mouth, but his eyes were wide open, his mind repeatedly exclaiming... Oh my God! My brother-in-law is really already in the Mystic Realm? How is this possible, how is this possible!!

Seeing Yun Che and Xia Yuanba's expressions, Sikong Han knew there must be some hidden reason, but Yun Che clearly didn't want to say more and was deliberately changing the subject. Sikong Han didn't ask further and said with a smile, "Yun Che, how old are you this year?"

"Sixteen years old," Yun Che answered truthfully, feeling a bit relieved.

"Sixteen years old?" Sikong Han's face showed surprise, and he stood up from his chair. "I thought you were already seventeen or eighteen, but you're only sixteen! To have entered the Mystic Realm at sixteen, there are no more than ten people in the entire Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion... If you were born in a medium or high-level sect, you would be far superior to your current level!"

Xia Yuanba was completely stunned, several times wanting to speak but holding back.

"Elder Sikong, you flatter me," Yun Che said humbly... If Sikong Han knew he was only at the Initial Mystic Realm six months ago, he would probably be so shocked that he would fall off his chair.

"Come, let me see your talent," Sikong Han waved him over.

Yun Che took two steps forward and stood in front of Sikong Han. As Sikong Han placed his hand on Yun Che's wrist, Yun Che quickly held his breath and forcefully blocked thirty-eight of his fifty-four mystic gates with mystic energy, leaving only sixteen open. However, this level of concealment could only deceive a superficial inspection. If the inspection went a bit deeper, it would be immediately exposed. However, those who wanted to join the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion would try their best to showcase their talent in the assessment, so Sikong Han never thought anyone would deliberately hide their talent and thus wouldn't delve deeper.

Sikong Han's hand lightly touched Yun Che's wrist and immediately pulled away, then nodded in amazement, "No wonder! To have sixteen mystic gates open at birth, this is undoubtedly a genius level! And it's the kind of talent we in the Mystic Mansion most desire!"

At this point, Sikong Han was already somewhat excited. Originally, he was thinking of admitting Yun Che to the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion to repay Xiao Lie's favor and give him a place to stay. But now, seeing Yun Che's talent, he would want to keep Yun Che even without the connection to Xiao Lie. To have sixteen mystic gates open at birth, such talent would receive high-level treatment even in the major sects of Crescent Moon City, and those high-level sects have far more resources and influence than the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion. Yun Che's arrival was like a treasure for the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion.

Currently, there are only seven people in the entire Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion who have sixteen mystic gates open at birth, with at most one or two new ones added each year. Generally, those with such talent would join the major sects.

"Yun Che, do you really want to join our Mystic Mansion?" Sikong Han looked at Yun Che with a burning gaze. "If you really want to join, you can skip the assessment. I can decide directly!"

Xia Yuanba's mouth was wide open, his brain almost short-circuited.

"Can I join Class One?" Yun Che asked.

"Of course, no problem!" Sikong Han slapped the table. "With your current mystic energy and talent, you are fully qualified to join Class One!"

Yun Che thought for a moment and then nodded slightly, "Alright."

Sikong Han immediately started grabbing things on the table, moving so quickly as if he was afraid Yun Che would run away. A short while later, he slapped a silver armband on Yun Che's shoulder, "From now on, you are a disciple of the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion. This is your identity marker, and here is the key to your residence."

"Today happens to be the new Mansion Lord's inauguration. There will be a welcoming banquet in the evening. I have a lot of things to do, so I won't keep you longer. Yuanba, take Yun Che to his residence and help him settle in, or introduce him to his future senior disciples... Oh, Yun Che, are you interested in attending the banquet this evening?" Sikong Han suddenly said.

"Can I attend?" Yun Che was surprised.

"The inauguration of the new Mansion Lord is a major event in Crescent Moon City. We have sent invitations to all the sects with enough prestige and influence in Crescent Moon City. They will surely give the new Mansion Lord face, and there will be a gathering of elite figures. Generally, only our core disciples can attend such occasions. Although you just joined the Mystic Mansion today, your talent is outstanding, so you are also qualified. You can use this banquet to meet all the top sects in Crescent Moon City, which will be very helpful for your future stay here."

Yun Che immediately understood that letting a new disciple attend such an important banquet was mainly due to the favor his grandfather had shown him, and the special care he was receiving. He said gratefully, "Thank you, Elder Sikong. I will definitely attend on time... I wonder if I can bring Yuanba with me?"

Sikong Han hesitated for a moment and then smiled and nodded, "Sure, Yuanba, you can come too. Yun Che is new to the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion and is unfamiliar with everything. You can guide him. I will arrange an extra seat."

Leaving the Elder Hall, Xia Yuanba was still in a daze. After walking a long distance, he took a deep breath and widened his eyes, "Brother-in-law! What's going on? Are you really in the Mystic Realm now? But, but, weren't you always crippled in your mystic vein? Even if your mystic vein suddenly recovered, it couldn't be this powerful! Even more powerful than my sister!"

"This..." Yun Che thought for a long time, not knowing how to explain, and unwilling to lie to him, he said vaguely, "Yuanba, this is a secret. I'll tell you when the time is right. But, it's best not to tell others about my crippled mystic vein, or someone might have bad intentions."

"Ah... Oh, oh." Xia Yuanba scratched his head in confusion, suddenly his eyes lit up, "Brother-in-law! I suddenly understand! You must have been pretending all along, right? Otherwise, how could you suddenly be in the Mystic Realm? It must be like that, brother-in-law, you are so cunning, you fooled all of us, hahaha."

Yun Che shrugged and let Xia Yuanba think what he wanted. He looked at the Crescent Moon Mystic Mansion in his line of sight, feeling a wave of emotion.

"How long do you plan to stay here?" Jiaoli's voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

"It depends. If I can get enough good training here, I'll stay longer. If not, I'll leave immediately. The main reason I'm staying here is to learn some mystic techniques. After all, the mystic techniques you know are too high-level, and I can't learn them, so I can only think of this method."

Jiaoli didn't say anything more.

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