According to the time, it should be about the time for the second - level trainees to come out one after another.
Zhao Shuning carried a small stool every day and sat there waiting for Zhao Huai. But even when the teleportation formation closed, she still didn't see him come out.
The second - level students coming out of the trial exit were all shocked when they saw Zhao Shuning.
"Leader!"
"Look, it's the leader!"
"The leader is still alive!"
Zhao Shuning's ears were about to explode.
"Why are you so excited? I'm not dead, and I'm not deaf either."
"Leader, we thought you... It's so good that you're still alive. Leader, we picked a lot of herbs in the Dark Swamp Land. Can we send them to your yard when we get back?"
"Leader, I even managed to catch one or two cute little spirit beasts. They were just born and all fluffy. I'll send them to your yard later."
"Leader—"
"Leader—"
"Okay, stop!"
Zhao Shuning made a gesture to stop talking, and those people immediately fell silent, waiting for her instructions.
"Go back to the Water Cloud Life first. I'll come to see you in the evening."
"Leader, aren't you going back?"
Zhao Shuning shook her head. "I'm waiting for someone."
The people from the gang said disappointedly, "Leader, weren't you here to pick us up?"
Looking at those hopeful faces, Zhao Shuning opened her mouth and finally said softly, "Of course I was. I'm here to pick you up. You go back first. I still have something to do."
"We knew that the leader cares about us the most."
Zhao Shuning forced a smile and watched those second - level students walk away. Her face was getting a bit stiff.
"Zhao Huai, when are you coming out? My legs are numb from sitting."
But until evening, instead of Zhao Huai, Zhao Shuning waited for Immortal He.
When Immortal He was about to close the formation, Zhao Shuning rushed onto the stage like crazy.
"Steward, my brother, my brother hasn't come out yet."
"Zhao Huai?"
"Yes, Steward, I want to go in and look for my brother."
Immortal He grabbed Zhao Shuning and pulled her into his arms, then said, "Look for what? Your brother was spotted by the people from the Clan Association and taken to the capital, Chang'an."
Why do these people from the Zhao family like to rush into the formation without notice? Zhao Huai was like this, and this little girl Zhao Shuning was the same.
Zhao Shuning's fluttering little feet instantly stopped moving.
What was Immortal He talking about?
"Steward, what are you saying?"
"Zhao Huai is very talented. He was discovered by the people from the Clan Association and taken back to Chang'an for further study."
The Clan Association in Chang'an? Isn't that the place specifically for training alchemists? How could Zhao Huai be discovered by the people there and taken to Chang'an?
Zhao Shuning knew about the Clan Association in Chang'an.
That place was full of powerful people. Only the big - shot - level people could enter to practice. Her brother's spiritual power was so weak. Why was he selected into the capital's Clan Association?
Moreover, as far as Zhao Shuning knew, the review and selection in the capital's Clan Association were extremely strict.
How could they be so casual in selecting talents?
"Little girl, put away that look. Do you think your brother is a sickly person?"
Zhao Shuning didn't just think so; she was sure of it.
Zhao Huai's weak body couldn't be faked. Could it be that during the time she was at the Misty Rain Tower, Zhao Huai's body had also changed drastically?
"Steward, can you tell me in detail? My brother's body is really weak. I know him well. Did something happen to him? Or, could it be a mistake on your part?"
"Little girl, do you know who recommended your brother to the Clan Association?"
Zhao Shuning looked up and listened attentively.
"It was the building master, Kong Ye. You don't know, but our building master Kong Ye is also a member of the Clan Association in Chang'an. Although he's not a big shot in the Clan Association, his credibility in the Misty Rain Tower is extremely high. Don't you even believe the building master's words?"
Zhao Shuning muttered to herself.
Of course she didn't believe it. She had never met Kong Ye and didn't know his character. She only believed in herself.
If something happened to her brother in the trial area, she would search the entire Dark Swamp Land to find him.
"Little girl, Kong Ye is Kong Shishuang's brother. You can go and ask. He's not the kind of person who would lie. If the building master said Zhao Huai was sent to Chang'an, it must be the truth."
Zhao Shuning nodded. That's right. Although that little girl Kong Shishuang was a bit arrogant, her nature wasn't bad. Judging from the look of admiration on her face when she mentioned Kong Ye, it should be reasonable to assume that Kong Ye wasn't that annoying.
"Only those at the steward - level and above know about this. Don't let it slip."
After hearing this, Zhao Shuning struggled to jump down.
"Little girl, do you understand? This is a top - secret matter. You can't tell anyone, not even your family."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
"Little girl, see, I'm nice to you, right? I even told you this news."
Zhao Shuning said, "Thank you, Steward."
"You're welcome. Little girl, do you trust me?"
Immortal He was getting on in years. At this moment, he looked at Zhao Shuning sincerely with his eyes. Zhao Shuning blinked her big eyes and said seriously, "I do."
"You have good judgment. I'm the most honest person in the Misty Rain Tower. By the way, since I'm so nice to you, why don't you consider coming to my class? I can teach you everything Teacher Su can."
In the end, he still wanted to use this news to win Zhao Shuning over.
"No thanks, Steward."
Immortal He sighed. Forget it. This girl was stubborn. It was already good to have a good relationship with her.
"I'm leaving, Steward."
Now, she was seven years old and not a child anymore. Her strength had also increased a lot. Immortal He reached out his hand but couldn't hold her back.
Watching the little girl walk away without looking back, Immortal He casually asked, "Little girl, where are you going?"
"To ask Teacher Su."
"Ask her what?"
"About my brother."
Zhao Shuning's back was getting farther and farther away. It seemed like a dark cloud had gathered above Immortal He's head.
This little girl had just said she trusted him.
But in the end, she still wanted to ask Su Nian.
Immortal He instantly felt that his previously soaring self - confidence had collapsed. This little girl said one thing and did another. If such a student were really in his class, he would surely have a headache.
"However, why are the people from the Zhao family all so incredible?"
That was the Clan Association in Chang'an, the gathering place for alchemists.
Alchemists distributed all over the Eastern Swamp Wilderness had to pass the Clan Association's assessment to get the corresponding copper coins.
The Clan Association didn't even bother to look at alchemists below the fourth - rank.
Even the building master, Kong Ye, only qualified to enter the Clan Association this year. How could that young man named Zhao Huai have such powerful spiritual power?
Strange! Bizarre!