66 Chapter 64: The difference (1/2)

In the last 4 years, Xu Ming didn't focus on anything other than cultivation.

Although the servants were allowed one day of leave in a month when they could leave the sect and go to the nearby town or market to have fun, Xu Ming didn't do it.

Even after being called so many times by the others, he didn't leave the sect.

He only stayed inside the hut whenever he was free. Most people only thought that he was an introvert who didn't like interacting with the outside world.

It was evening and the other servants had come back to their rooms.

They looked quite excited today, much more than usual as they talked about something that interested Xu Ming as well.

”Boss, The date of the Outer Disciple selection exams have been declared. It will be held in a few days. Do you think anyone from the servants can enter this year?” Dong Zhen looked at Yao who was 20 years old now.

Yao was a 9th stage Body Refining Realm Cultivator at the time.

”I personally don't think that anyone amongst our ward can enter the sect. The restrictions are hard.” Yao replied.

”That's true. The Outer sect will only let the ones who have broken through to the 8th stage of Body Refining Realm, before the age of 14 participate in the selection this time. The restrictions are much harder than in previous years.” Dong Zhen replied.

”You know, I heard that the First Ward and the Second Ward...both have a person who achieved such things. They'll be participating. Unfortunately, none amongst us can. We're too old.” Yao said with a thoughtful look on his face.

They kept talking. Xu Ming was listening carefully as he planned to participate in the selection as well. No matter what he had to do, he wanted to get to the core sect as soon as possible. The safest way was through promotions.

”Do you think that they can get selected? If they get selected, the first and the second Ward will get quite a lot of rewards. Their value will increase in the eyes of Elder Jin as well.” Dong Zhen further said.

”It's not going to be that easy for them. They have been the servants in the sect since they remembered. They don't have the backing and the skills. If we are to judge by last year's standards, the skills and the cultivation realm play high importance.”

”The other ones who will be taking part will be the ones from the cultivation families in the mortal world. Some might even be from the ancient cultivation families. Even though the cultivation families are nothing in front of our sect, they do have better skills than what the First and the Second Ward servants of our Outer Sect can possess.” Yao shook his head and he sighed.

”We'll see. It's going to be fun though.” Dong Zhen smiled as he laid down on his bed.

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It was midnight and everyone was sleeping. Everyone except Xu Ming.

He sneakily left the place, though he was much more careful this time.

He left the 4th Ward and entered the vicinity of the 6th Ward.

The moon was shining brightly. Xu Ming walked under the light of the moon and stopped in front of a small lake.