Chapter 34

Yi Yun and Jiang Xiaorou, almost surrounded by the entire village, walked toward their home.

For the Lian Clan, Yi Yun passing the test was big news.

A boy from a poor family was actually chosen by the envoy to be personally taught martial arts, and might even participate in the Divine Kingdom Selection in the future!

This was something that even the fumes from the ancestral graves couldn't describe.

"Do you think, this Yun child, whom I've watched grow up, is really that special? Is he really a martial arts prodigy? Can he really participate in the Divine Kingdom Selection? Is this true?"

"Since the envoy said it, there must be some basis. But the Divine Kingdom Selection, forget it. There's only so much time left. Even if Yi Yun is a martial arts prodigy, there's absolutely no hope."

To the villagers of the Lian Clan, practicing martial arts wasn't something that could be achieved overnight. The Divine Kingdom Selection was a place for selecting elites. For Yi Yun to be chosen by Zhang Yuxian was already a stroke of luck. As for passing the Divine Kingdom Selection, that was just a daydream.

Jiang Xiaorou finally managed to bring Yi Yun back home.

When closing the courtyard gate, many people were still curiously peering over the wall into Jiang Xiaorou's home. The village's mud walls were short, and a half-grown child could easily jump up and perch on the wall.

As a result, a row of people were perched on Jiang Xiaorou's wall, making the mud wall wobble as if it were about to collapse.

Jiang Xiaorou didn't pay attention to them. At this moment, her feelings were very complex. She was proud of her brother, but also felt some confusion and fear about the future.

Jiang Xiaorou understood that Yi Yun was currently just talented, not strong.

Perhaps some villagers confused the two, thinking Yi Yun's luck had turned. But Jiang Xiaorou knew very well that in this vast wilderness, strength was everything. Talent was only meaningful if it could be developed into strength; otherwise, it was useless!

"Yun'er, today Lord Zhang said you have a 'Perfect Body.' Do you know what a 'Perfect Body' is?"

Jiang Xiaorou pulled Yi Yun's hand and sat on the bed.

Yi Yun shook his head, "Sister Xiaorou, do you know?"

"Um... I've heard a little. A 'Perfect Body' means the body has no 'leakage points' for energy. This kind of body is most suitable for practicing martial arts."

"A 'Perfect Body' also has levels. A low-level 'Perfect Body' can be 'perfect' at the Mortal Blood stage, but not at the Purple Blood stage. A Purple Blood 'Perfect Body' can be 'perfect' at both the Mortal Blood and Purple Blood stages, but not at higher stages... We don't know which one you are yet."

Hearing Jiang Xiaorou's words, Yi Yun was stunned, "Sister Xiaorou, how do you know so much?"

Jiang Xiaorou patted Yi Yun's head and said, "When I was young, I was also tested for talent by the family, so I've heard some things."

"Testing for a 'Perfect Body' is a complicated process. Lord Zhang probably couldn't do a detailed test because he didn't have an array disk and his cultivation was limited, so he could only do a rough test..."

"A 'Perfect Body' is highly valued in the family. If it's just a Mortal Blood 'Perfect Body,' the attention is limited. But a high-level 'Perfect Body' is very rare. I vaguely remember that when I was tested for talent, there was a cousin named Jiang Mingzhe in the family who seemed to have a Saint-level 'Perfect Body.' The entire family was shocked, and they celebrated for many days. Many important people came to congratulate us. I remember it a bit vaguely..."

Hearing Jiang Xiaorou's words, Yi Yun was completely stunned.

A Saint-level 'Perfect Body'?

Although he didn't know what level it was, it sounded very powerful.

And... Jiang Xiaorou's family could produce such a body type. What kind of family was it?

Yi Yun originally only knew that Jiang Xiaorou came from a wealthy family, learned to write at a young age, and read many books, knowing some cultivation matters. These were not things a child from a poor family could have.

Since Jiang Xiaorou was born into such a family, why did she end up in the vast wilderness, adopted by his family?

Yi Yun couldn't help but ask, "Sister Xiaorou, what was your family like?"

Jiang Xiaorou frowned slightly, thought for a while, and finally shook her head, "I don't remember. I just remember it was a large family, and... I remember the books I read and the words I wrote when I was a few years old, and the courtyard where I lived as a child. But after that, I can't remember anything, no matter how hard I try."

Jiang Xiaorou's words piqued Yi Yun's curiosity. Did her family experience some kind of upheaval?

Such a glorious family, could it have been destroyed, leading to the dispersal of the clan?

Dynasties change, families rise and fall. In this world, nothing lasts forever.

"Yun'er, this is the new clothes I made for you. Try them on and see if they fit."

As Jiang Xiaorou spoke, she took out a newly sewn set of clothes from an old bundle.

The blue fabric looked very rough. This was the hemp cloth that people in the Yun Wilderness often wore, sturdy and durable.

Yi Yun was stunned. His family was so poor that they didn't even need to lock their door. This wasn't an exaggeration but the truth. In families like Yi Yun's, there were no locks because metal locks were quite expensive, and the entire family's possessions weren't worth as much as a single lock.

Poor to this extent, and Jiang Xiaorou managed to get some fabric to make new clothes for him?

Yi Yun took the clothes with a complex feeling. The fabric was rough, but the tailoring was very neat and tidy, with fine stitches along the edges, all sewn by Jiang Xiaorou.

To be honest, the feel of the clothes wasn't good, even poor, compared to the cotton and silk clothes he had seen on Earth, which were worlds apart.

But this piece of clothing gave Yi Yun a special feeling.

"Try them on quickly. I originally planned to give them to you for the New Year, but since you're going to the training ground today to practice martial arts, it's a big deal, so you should look good. We can't let the neighbors laugh at us."

As Jiang Xiaorou said these trivial things, Yi Yun felt a lump in his throat. He took a deep breath, took off his old, tattered clothes, and put on the new ones.

A person is dressed by their clothes, and a horse by its saddle. Jiang Xiaorou's new clothes, though made of rough fabric, fit Yi Yun well. With his body starting to grow and the hidden aura after breaking through the Meridian stage, he looked striking.

Jiang Xiaorou pulled Yi Yun over, looked at him from all angles, and was very satisfied.

But then she remembered something and said, "Yun'er, although you've been recognized by Lord Zhang, he will only stay for three days. He's not related to us, and it's already a great favor for him to take care of you for a while. In the future, we still have to rely on ourselves."

"Lord Zhang said you have martial arts talent, but talent can't protect you. In fact, before you grow strong, it might even bring disaster. Elephants are hunted for their tusks, and rhinos are killed for their horns. When you practice martial arts with Lord Zhang, don't be too showy. Being low-key and cautious is always right."

"Especially with Lian Chengyu, who has a narrow mind. If you outshine him, he won't tolerate you!"

"While Lord Zhang is here, Lian Chengyu won't dare to do anything, but what about after Lord Zhang leaves? Lord Zhang doesn't know Lian Chengyu's character or the messy internal affairs of the Lian Clan, or Lian Chengyu's hostility toward you. This time, Lord Zhang probably has important matters to attend to, and the preliminary selection for the Divine Kingdom Selection is just a side task. He won't put much thought into it, let alone interfere in the internal affairs of the Lian Clan. Seeking his protection will be difficult. Do you understand?"

Jiang Xiaorou said all this in one breath, and Yi Yun was secretly impressed.

Jiang Xiaorou was truly thoughtful and far more mature than other girls her age.

If it were a normal girl, encountering such a good thing as her brother being recognized by the envoy, she would probably be overwhelmed with joy and wouldn't stay at home to give so many instructions. She might have run off to boast about her brother's abilities to the neighbors.

"Sister Xiaorou, I understand everything you said." Yi Yun held Jiang Xiaorou's hand, "Don't worry. If I didn't have a plan to deal with Lian Chengyu, I wouldn't have stood up today."

Before signing up, Yi Yun had carefully weighed the pros and cons.

Without a doubt, Yi Yun had to pass the preliminary selection hosted by Zhang Yuxian. Not only was it a necessary entry ticket for the Divine Kingdom Selection, but the martial arts taught by Zhang Yuxian also greatly interested Yi Yun.

Previously, when Yi Yun learned martial arts from Yao Yuan, it was all done secretly, so the effect was greatly reduced. Therefore, when Zhang Yuxian was selecting people, Yi Yun had to stand up.

However, Yi Yun could show his talent but couldn't reveal his true cultivation to Zhang Yuxian.

Zhang Yuxian didn't know Yi Yun's background, but Lian Chengyu certainly did. A few days ago, Yi Yun was still a weak child. How could he suddenly reach the Meridian stage without taking any medicine or being taught martial arts? This was too absurd!

If Lian Chengyu told Zhang Yuxian about this, Zhang Yuxian would definitely be suspicious. Even the prodigies of great families, who ate rare herbs every day, didn't cultivate this fast.

At that point, Zhang Yuxian would naturally think Yi Yun had a secret!

Although Zhang Yuxian seemed upright, one must always be cautious. In the face of great treasures, could an upright person really avoid having evil thoughts? Yi Yun absolutely couldn't let the purple crystal be exposed in the slightest.