In the teahouse, Wang Chen said to Zuo Xiaomo: "I have to leave today. I can't guarantee that I will be back before the first day of April."
Zuo Xiaomo smiled bitterly and said: "Senior Brother Wang, I am the one who has caused you trouble."
He knew very well that if it were not for his own fault, Wang Chen would not have received such a task.
"Who did you offend?"
Wang Chen asked doubtfully: "It's not an assessment for the outer door to enter the inner door. Is it so deliberate?"
Zuo Xiaomo is currently a preparatory disciple of the Xihai Sect's outer sect. He can only "become a full member" after passing this assessment. To be honest, it is not a big deal.
It is completely different from Wang Chen's rise from a casual cultivator to the inner sect.
You must know that the number of outer disciples of the Xihai Sect is as high as one million. Even if the status of the formal disciples is higher than that of the preliminary disciples, they will not let others try every means and use their upper-level connections to stop them, right?
Regarding Wang Chen's question, Zuo Xiaomo's expression was very complicated, and Qiqi Ai Ai told the truth.
It turned out that he was in love with a female cultivator who was born in the Wanling Lu family. Although the latter was not a direct descendant of the Lu family, she was quite talented in cultivating and was regarded as the seed of the golden elixir.
Moreover, he has already gained the discernment of a Jindan master from the Xihai Sect, and there is a high chance that he will become his disciple.
But in this way, Zuo Xiaomo is not worthy of the other party.
Therefore, his goal is to first become a righteous person in the outer sect, then work hard to improve his cultivation, break through the orifices and open a palace, and then enter the inner sect.
Even if there is still a gap, it won't be too big.
The problem is that the Lu family does not approve of the relationship between the two, and the female nun also has a suitor.
Their status is higher than that of Zuo Xiaomo.
In addition, there are many people among the Zuo family's children who are jealous of Zuo Xiaomo and want to cause trouble for him.
These people want to attack Zuo Xiaomo, even if he fails to pass the inner sect examination or even dies in the Kowloon Underground Palace, this naturally becomes the best choice.
"Senior Brother Wang, it's okay, I'll find another protector!"
Zuo Xiaomo said resolutely: "I am sorry for you this time, and I will find a way to compensate you in the future."
He really didn't expect that those people would act so despicably and use such methods to embarrass himself.
Trapped Wang Chen in!
Wang Chen smiled and said: "Who are you going to find? Can you find a trustworthy protector at this time?"
Zuo Xiaomo was speechless.
He really doesn't know who else he can go to for help now, and even if he does find it, can he completely entrust his life and death to that person?
Zuo Xiaomo has no confidence at all!
"Or you can ask Uncle Zhong."
Wang Chen thought for a while and said, "He will definitely be willing."
Although Zuo Xiaomo did not attend Qiu Zhong's promotion banquet because he was in seclusion, he had already known about Uncle Zhong's promotion to the Purple Mansion.
"no!"
Zuo Xiaomo immediately shook his head like a rattle: "I can't hurt my cousin anymore."
He knew very well how important Uncle Zhong was to the Xu family.
Xu Xinlan finally got out of the predicament and could not fall into the quagmire again because of him.
Those people who dare to deal with Wang Chen, who is an inner disciple of the Xihai Sect, can't do anything with an old monk who has just entered the Zi Mansion?
Zuo Xiaomo would never dare to gamble!
"never mind."
Zuo Xiaomo gritted his teeth and said: "I give up this assessment."
He has already thought about it, so what if he passes this assessment by luck?
There are so many outer disciples of the Xihai Sect that they are nothing at all. They cannot be compared with one golden elixir seed.
The distance between Zuo Xiaomo and the female cultivator he likes will only grow wider in the future.
As the saying goes, long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. Instead of struggling in vain, it is better to let go decisively!
"Men, don't give up easily."
Wang Chen noticed the pain in Zuo Xiaomo's eyes, patted his shoulder and said, "Well, if I can come back before the first day of April, I will accompany you to take the assessment."
"If I can't come back, it's not too late for you to give up."
Even though Wang Chen was very angry because he had suffered an unreasonable disaster, he would never attribute the cause to Zuo Xiaomo.
On the contrary, he strengthened his determination to help the other party pass the assessment!
"Thanks."
Zuo Xiaomo showed a grateful look.
Although he had given up hope in this assessment, Wang Chen was still very moved by Wang Chen's act of loyalty.
"How about you come with me to suppress the bandits."
Wang Chen said: "You don't need to take action directly, just do some auxiliary work for me."
When he goes to the border between Zhongzhou and Beizhou to suppress bandits, he will inevitably have to deal with the local guards. Some things can be left to Zuo Xiaomo to save his own time and energy.
Moreover, before the external examination begins, it is actually a good choice to take Zuo Xiaomo away from Wanling City.
If no one is here, then others will have no way to start.
On the other hand, it can also paralyze the main messenger behind the scenes, thinking that Zuo Xiaomo has given up.
"good!"
Zuo Xiaomo's eyes suddenly lit up and he clapped his hands and said: "It is my blessing to be able to fight side by side with my senior brother!"
He was also a smart man and immediately thought of the advantages of going with Wang Chen to suppress the bandits.
The current City of All Spirits has become a huge whirlpool. If a small character like him flutters in it, there is a high possibility of drowning.
"Then you go get ready now."
Wang Chen picked up the tea on the table and drank it all in one gulp: "We will meet at the North City Gate in an hour!"
He was ready, but Zuo Xiaomo certainly wasn't.
The two separated for the time being.
An hour later, Wang Chen, who was waiting outside the North City Gate, saw Zuo Xiaomo coming in a hurry.
He asked: "Has everything been arranged?"
"I have made it clear to my family."
Zuo Xiaomo changed into a robe, hung a talisman bag on his waist, and carried a long sword on his back. He was completely dressed like a war cultivator.
Although his cultivation level is not very high, he is not the kind of playboy who indulges in pleasure.
"good."
Wang Chen nodded: "Then let's set off now!"
Without further ado, the sooner this task is completed, the greater the hope that Zuo Xiaomo will come back to participate in the external examination.
"etc."
Zuo Xiaomo wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then took out an artifact from the storage bag.
He raised his hand and threw it upward, and a snow-white flying boat appeared instantly, floating above the two people's heads.
"This is Yu Rong, uh, the Thousand Feather Spirit Boat that my friend lent me."
Zuo Xiaomo explained: "The flying speed is no less than that of ordinary flying swords, which can save us time on traveling back and forth."
"Yurong is your sweetheart, right?"
Wang Chen smiled and said: "Not bad."
This flying boat is no ordinary thing at first glance. Its speed is comparable to that of a flying sword, so its value can be imagined.