Although Qinghui Town was just an unremarkable one among the thousands of small towns in the East Ze Wilderness, the Spiritual Power Test held once every five years was quite grand.
Every year, the person in charge of the Spiritual Power Test was the highest - level spiritual pharmacist in the town, usually around the second - rank. But the person in charge this year sparked quite a bit of debate.
The name Zhao Zheng, in the past, was known not only in Qinghui Town but even in the capital, Chang'an.
However, times had changed. Now, Zhao Zheng's spiritual power was completely destroyed, and he was just a useless person.
For him to be the host of the Spiritual Power Test, the people from the Zhao family were the first to be dissatisfied.
Actually, it was Old Zhao who pitied Zhao Zheng. Thinking that his pair of children had no one to rely on, he deliberately let Zhao Zheng host the test so that he could have a chance to take the spiritual stones.
As the flags were unfurled, the Spiritual Power Test kicked off in grand style.
Most of the first ones to take the stage were the young generation, aged twelve and above.
The Spiritual Power Test required the test - taker to place their hand on the spiritual stone in the Dominant Hall.
Corresponding to different ranks, the spiritual stone would emit different lights.
For a beginner - level spiritual pharmacist, it was pale blue. If it was a first - rank spiritual pharmacist, there would be an extra bar of light on the spiritual stone. For a second - rank spiritual pharmacist, there would be two bars.
And so on. The more bars there were, the higher the rank.
Among the younger generation, the one with the strongest spiritual power was Zhao Xiangxiang, the daughter of Zhao Xue.
Sure enough, after Zhao Xiangxiang took the stage, the result showed that she was a first - rank spiritual pharmacist. But judging from the light, she had just barely entered the first rank.
However, being a first - rank spiritual pharmacist at such a young age was quite rare in Qinghui Town.
Zhao Xiangxiang lifted her head, looking a bit smug.
As most of the time had passed, there were still fewer than ten spiritual pharmacists selected.
It was Zhao Huai's turn.
Just as Zhao Shuning had expected, he was a beginner - level spiritual pharmacist, one rank lower than Zhao Xiangxiang.
Everyone was quite surprised. When they looked at Zhao Zheng, there was a bit more awe in their eyes. It was extremely difficult for a family to cultivate a spiritual pharmacist. Zhao Zheng having such children was something to be proud of.
Even Old Zhao on the stage showed a satisfied look.
But just as the competition was about to end, everyone was stunned when they heard a condition proposed by Zhao Xiangxiang.
There was a prize for this Spiritual Power Test. The person with the highest spiritual power could put forward a condition to Old Zhao.
Zhao Xiangxiang had the highest rank so far. Logically, she could put forward any condition as long as it didn't violate moral principles, and Old Zhao should satisfy it.
"Grandpa, Xiangxiang wants to have a fight with Brother Huai."
After hearing Zhao Xiangxiang's condition, Old Zhao's face immediately turned unpleasant. He looked back.
Sensing his father's gaze, Zhao Xue shrank his head back a bit.
In full view of everyone, even though Old Zhao knew it was a trick played by Zhao Xue, he couldn't lose his temper.
"Xiangxiang, Huai'er is in poor health."
"So what? Grandpa, you said that all children of our Zhao family should be heroic. Brother Huai is a boy. It's quite reasonable for the two spiritual pharmacists in our Zhao family to have a friendly match."
Zhao Xiangxiang wanted to challenge Zhao Huai?
Zhao Shuning couldn't sit still.
The reason why Zhao Huai was able to test positive for spiritual power was because of the blood of the Flying Serpent, but it was just a temporary illusion and couldn't really improve his strength.
If Zhao Xiangxiang attacked, Zhao Huai would surely get injured.
In that case, the fact that he faked his spiritual power with the blood of the Flying Serpent would surely be exposed in public. By then, the criticism his father would face would be no small matter.
"I'll participate." Zhao Huai smiled faintly.
"Brother!" Zhao Shuning gave him a worried look. Didn't Zhao Huai know his own physical weakness? And his spiritual power wasn't real. Why did he agree?
"Xiaoning'er, if I refuse now, they will immediately start to suspect that I faked it. Don't worry. I'll fight with all my might and withstand a few moves."
Zhao Shuning was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She didn't expect Zhao Xue to be so petty and to incite his daughter to take revenge.
Zhao Xue, you've gone too far.
Seeing that Zhao Huai had agreed, the old man could only say helplessly, "Stop at the right moment."
The two children nodded and took the stage one after another.
Zhao Xiangxiang had the same personality as her father. She was naturally competitive.
Yesterday, Zhao Shuning had embarrassed her father in front of so many people. Today, she was going to give Zhao Huai a good beating to deflate that four - year - old girl's arrogance.
A showdown between spiritual pharmacists was a rare competition. Everyone was eagerly waiting to watch.
The two had already changed into the special clothes for the competition.
Zhao Xiangxiang was dressed in red, just as bold and unrestrained as she was. Although she was only ten years old, she carried herself with great presence in that red outfit.
In comparison, Zhao Huai was much weaker. He chose a white robe.
Zhao Huai was in poor health. That white robe, paired with his pale face, made him especially pitiful.
"Huai'er, if you can't take it, admit defeat early. Xiangxiang is already a first - rank spiritual pharmacist, and you're just a beginner. It's not shameful to lose to her. Don't force yourself."
"Don't worry, Father. I know what I'm doing."