Elder Zhao knew in his heart that Zhao Xueli was in the wrong in this matter. But since Zhao Xiangxiang was the winner, it was only natural for her to set conditions. Her accidentally injuring Zhao Huai could only be blamed on Zhao Huai's lack of ability.
If Elder Zhao were to take revenge for Zhao Huai, the Zhao family would probably lose all credibility in Qinghui Town in the future.
"Zheng'er, it's normal for such things to happen during a duel."
Normal? Zhao Shuning clenched her fists tightly.
Malice and accident were two completely different concepts.
She looked at everyone present. Their faces were cold, showing not the slightest bit of indignation.
The Eastern Wasteland and Great Swamp was still such a place where the strong ruled. The losers didn't deserve the slightest bit of pity.
"Father—"
The four - year - old girl, Zhao Shuning, jumped off her seat. Her voice wasn't very loud, but everyone on the high platform could hear her.
"Father, Uncle is right."
Ignoring the surprised looks from everyone, Zhao Shuning slowly walked up to Elder Zhao, bowed deeply to him, and then asked, "Grandpa, am I a member of the Zhao family?"
"Of course you are."
"Then do I have the right to participate in today's spiritual power test?"
As soon as Zhao Shuning said this, the whole place was in an uproar.
A four - year - old toddler wanted to participate in the spiritual power test? This was a huge joke.
Since ancient times in the Eastern Wasteland and Great Swamp, except for the Eight - Phase Empress who became a spiritual pharmacist at a young age, no one else was known to have achieved such a feat.
"Shuning—you?"
Zhao Shuning gave her family a sweet smile, then turned around and looked at the crowd, saying, "Since you only respect the strong, then I will become that strong one."
A four - year - old toddler standing on the high platform saying such provocative words.
Her eyes were full of fearlessness.
For a moment, everyone was stunned, but only for a moment.
When they came to their senses, they burst into laughter. "Hahaha, a toddler saying such a funny thing."
Yes, no one believed Zhao Shuning. This four - year - old girl had no credibility at all.
There were a large number of onlookers. Some of them even bent over with laughter and couldn't straighten up for a long time.
The young members of the Zhao family didn't laugh at her so blatantly.
After all, they were all from the Zhao family, and it wasn't appropriate to make things too embarrassing for everyone.
"Shuning, don't make a scene. Come down quickly." Zhao Zheng felt a bit embarrassed.
The usually well - behaved Zhao Shuning didn't move at all.
She just looked at Elder Zhao sitting on the main seat. He was a third - rank spiritual pharmacist. In the past, she wouldn't have even given him a second look. But at this moment, her identity was different. She was just Zhao Shuning, and the person on the high seat was the one in charge of this spiritual power test.
"Grandpa—"
"Xiaoning'er, you have to know that if you can't detect any spiritual power, you might completely ruin your father's last bit of face."
That bit of face was what Zhao Huai had managed to salvage with his serious injury.
"I know." Zhao Shuning clenched her fists tightly.
If it weren't for Zhao Xue's persecution, she wouldn't have stood up. She would rather cultivate on her own slowly than show her strength prematurely.
Seeing this, Lin Miner wanted to stand up and stop her, but Zhao Huai grabbed the corner of her clothes.
"Mother, you have to believe in Xiaoning'er."
Zhao Huai's face was pale, and it was so difficult for him to speak. But he had absolute confidence in his sister.
He had always known that Xiaoning'er was no ordinary person.
Lin Miner let out a deep sigh, which was a form of consent.
Zhao Shuning scanned the crowd below the stage and gave a strange smile. "Previously, it was said that the one with the strongest spiritual power could ask Grandpa for a favor, right?"
"Yeah."
"As long as it doesn't go against morality and harm others, any condition is okay?"
"Yes."
Although Zhao Shuning was talking to Elder Zhao, her eyes were fixed on Zhao Xue.
For some reason, after being stared at by this little girl, Zhao Xue felt a chill down his back. A sense of fear welled up in his heart.
It was as if he had provoked some terrifying existence.
The way the little girl looked at him was like an eagle soaring in the sky looking at its prey on the ground, full of excitement.
"Then, let's start."
With a smile on her face, Zhao Shuning walked towards the center of the test platform and slowly placed her hand on the testing spiritual stone.