While Lin Shen and the other three were chatting, a chat was also going on in another private room in the clubhouse.
"So what if I come first in the sparring competition?"
Lu Zijun snorted heavily, his expression showing no trace of disdain.
"It's just a competition between ordinary students. Only guys with a humble background like Su Nian will participate."
"What can truly reflect your strength is the big test in one month's time!"
"Only those who perform well in the major exams can be called the real elites, the real geniuses!"
In the luxuriously decorated box, there were more than twenty children from aristocratic families sitting around, all of whom had qualified for the big exam.
Yan Xing and Zhao Xueying were also among them.
After listening to Lu Zijun's words, most people present showed expressions of deep understanding.
Didn't they just feel that the so-called sparring competition would not be on the stage, so they didn't sign up to participate.
Otherwise, what would happen to those ordinary students?
However, some people have raised objections.
"That's what I said, but let's forget about the others. Lin Shen and Su Nian are very powerful. After all, it is the Dacheng Realm Blazing Sun Palm. Few of us have cultivated the Blazing Sun Palm to this level.
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The children of aristocratic families have sufficient training resources to support them, and their cultivation levels are generally far superior to ordinary students.
But in martial arts, even if you are taught by a famous teacher, it is difficult to improve quickly without sufficient talent and qualifications.
Among the more than twenty disciples from aristocratic families present, including Yan Xing and Zhao Xueying, no more than one palm can be cultivated to the level of Dacheng Palm.
There is not even a single one who has reached the state of consummation.
"These two do have some talent."
Lu Zijun shrugged and snorted.
"But that's all."
"The big test assesses a person's comprehensive strength, including cultivation, martial arts realm, martial arts matching and actual combat skills!"
"Lin Shen and Su Nian are barely good at the first two points, but they are lackluster at the last two points!"
"Especially Lin Shen. He is not even from Hanpu. The only martial arts he has practiced is Blazing Sun Palm, and he doesn't even have any movement or light skills. He is far inferior to us!"
"As for actual combat skills, they are very average!"
When it came to the last point, Lu Zijun wanted to criticize it again, but then he remembered the scene of Lin Shen and Su Nian fighting during the day.
Strictly speaking, his combat skills were not much inferior to theirs, but it would be a bit offensive to belittle him, so he changed his words to be vague.
However, what he said already made many people nod their heads.
"Zijun is right. Although Lin Shen and Su Nian deserve our attention, fear is out of the question."
"That's right. Which one of us hasn't prepared for the big exam for a long time and still has to be afraid of a commoner and a low-profile kid?"
"What really deserves our attention are the children of aristocratic families in other colleges. I have received news that there are many more children of aristocratic families taking part in the Jiuyang Taoist Academy exam this year than in previous years!"
"Hey, I'm not afraid. I'm just waiting to show off my power in the college entrance examination!"
"Just brag, you have the sixth level of Qi Dynasty and still want to show off your power? The ones who can really show off your power are Young Master Yan and Sister Ying!"
"That's right. Young Master Yan and Sister Ying are definitely the best among those who took the exam!"
Facing the compliments and flattery from everyone, Yan Xing just smiled faintly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
He didn't pay attention to the controversy that everyone just had.
In other words, from beginning to end, he never took Lin Shen and Su Nian seriously.
It's just a pneumatic six-layer, it's not worth his attention at all.
If it weren't for the Dacheng Realm Blazing Sun Palm, he wouldn't be even a little surprised.
As for the so-called civilian geniuses, they are even less important.
The path of spiritual practice is indispensable for both the wealthy couple and the Dharma.
Without an adequate supply of resources, no matter how outstanding your qualifications are, you won't be able to go far.
The gap between common people and children of aristocratic families cannot be bridged by mere qualifications.
"But Lin Shen is worth training. Let's wait and see after the big exam. If he performs well enough, give him a chance to follow me." Yan Xing thought to himself.
After entering the Taoist temple, he will also try to start building his own team.
People like Lin Shen are still valuable to win over and cultivate.
At least it's better than trash like Zhou Zhihai!
While I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard the sound of a chair being pushed away.
Then Zhao Xueying's voice sounded.
"I'm full, let's go first."
Yan Xing came to his senses, stood up quickly, and said to Zhao Xueying with a gentle smile:
"I'll take you back."
"No."
Zhao Xueying refused with a faint expression.
"Besides, don't call me for such boring dinners in the future."
Yan Xing's smile faltered and he was still waiting to speak, but Zhao Xueying turned around and left without giving up any dignity.
Watching Zhao Xueying's figure disappear at the door, the gloomy look in Yan Xing's eyes flashed away.
The dinner at the guild hall lasted until past ten o'clock in the evening, and the guests and hosts had a great time.
Lin Shen got his wish and learned a lot of information about the college entrance examination from Yang Zhongyi.
After the meal, he declined Yang Zhongyi's offer to stay and experience the services on the fourth floor, and left the club together with Su Nian, who was also not interested.
"If I have time, I will go to Taiyang Martial Arts School, and then we can spar!"
Before leaving, Su Nian said to Lin Shen with bright eyes.
Looking at his expression, Lin Shen knew that he was still brooding over his defeat in the sparring match and wanted to regain his place.
"Okay, I'll be waiting for you anytime."
If there is an opponent who can increase combat experience, Lin Shen will naturally not refuse.
After returning home, Lin Shen immediately summoned the clone No. 2, took out a Zhengyuan Pill and asked him to take it. Then he meditated and breathed out to try the effect of the Zhengyuan Pill.
Then, he called up the panel.
【Clone No. 4】
[Condensation completed, current progress is 100%]
After twenty days, the fourth clone was finally condensed and completed!
Lin Shen suppressed the joy in his heart, and with a thought, a phantom instantly separated from his body, and quickly became reality.
【Clone No. 4】
[Talent: Dan Soul Child]
[Realm: Pneumatic seventh level 48%]
[Currently practicing: None]
"Dan Soul Child? What kind of talent is this?"
Lin Shen was very curious and quickly looked at it.
Alchemists have a very high status in Linlong City and belong to the upper class.
A formal alchemist of the lowest level is no worse than a monk in terms of status.
But the problem is that to become an alchemist, you must have at least the Ming Qiao realm, and you must have huge financial support. No matter which condition Lin Shen can't meet now.
To take a step back, even if he could meet the conditions, Lin Shen did not want to take the route of an alchemist.
He even hopes to become a monk whose great power is attributed to himself!
Of course, if you can't specialize, you can still do part-time work.
When he has more time in the future, Lin Shen wouldn't mind learning alchemy.
However, at this stage, alchemy talents have no effect on him.
Fortunately, Lin Shen didn't expect to be able to draw outstanding talents at once, so he quickly calmed down his disappointment and let clone No. 4 kill himself and wait for the talents to be refreshed tomorrow.
An hour later, Clone No. 2 finished absorbing the power of the Zhengyuan Pill, and the progress of his cultivation increased by 3%.
"Yes, the effect is much better than the Yuan Yuan Dan and Ning Zhen Liquid!"
Lin Shen's eyes flashed with joy.
A bottle of 12 Zhengyuan Pills can increase your cultivation progress by 36% in total.
Coupled with one liter of Condensation Liquid, it is enough for him to break through to the eighth level of pneumatic power!