I Just Want to Live Peacefully
Chapter 15: The Great Harvest is Near

Zi Linglong naturally did not hesitate to challenge the Test Tower.

“Linglong is amazing! Thinking that Huo Yun, the first disciple of Lieyang Peak, was sent flying with just one strike. Dong Fanglie, that, must be a big upset!” Gu Hai suppressed his anxiety and speculation and laughed after hearing about how powerful his disciple was. He was also surprised that a ten year old boy was a Gold Core cultivator defeating Huo Yun, the first disciple of Lieyang Peak. After all, Huo Yun was a genius who had cultivated for nearly a century.

“This is all thanks to your guidance, Master!” Zi Linglong said obediently.

“If you don't awaken your phoenix bloodline, I can become the best teacher in the world, and that remains no problem,” said Gu Hai. He did not claim undue credit.

“That's why you don't need to bother me about my cultivation in the future, Master,” Jiang Ming took the opportunity and said with a smile, “If I am talented, I will be, everything will go as smoothly as it would for Junior Sister. He reached the Golden Core Realm in less than a year. See me! My talent is mediocre. I will not reach that realm even if I cultivate all my life!”

“You negate and give up on yourself.” Gu Hai sneered. “You think there is no point in cultivating just because your talent is mediocre? You don't think you'll ever be an expert? Do you think the experts will remain strong while the weak remain weak? Remember, Ming, cultivation itself is heaven-defying. The cultivators defied convention, broke their limits, and won against heaven. I'm not going to deny talented people will improve quickly, but if you're diligent and persistent, you can achieve great things too. If you give up now, then no doubt you will end up mediocre. When you are 100 years old and buried underground, will you be satisfied with how you live your life? Moreover, you are only 19 years old, but you are already a Qi Cultivator of the 7th Stage. You may not be the best, though,

“I do not give up on myself, Master,” Jiang Ming smiled wryly.

Gu Hai did not seem to be in a good mood. He picked up his chopsticks and sent more food to his mouth. With that, his dark expression looked bright. “I have to admit that your cooking is increasing day by day. It's really tasty.”

Linglong laughing. “Master, I think you are unfair to Senior Brother. I mean, I've never seen other disciples chop wood, fetch water, or clean the courtyard without using mana when they were Senior Brother's age. I haven't seen them grow crops for days and months. Don't you think these things show Senior Brother's determination as well? I cannot compare to the other disciples with Senior Brother's perseverance. ”

“Hmm, you have a point.” Gu Hai's hand holding the chopsticks stopped in midair. He stroked his beard and looked at Jiang Ming as he said, “Did you change your character by doing these things?”

“I really like menial work and menial work,” replied Jiang Ming timidly.

“You have no hope! I shouldn't have asked!” Gu Hai said furiously. His chopsticks left a shadow in the air as he picked up more food. He finished his meal in no time and returned to the main pavilion.

Jiang Ming was stunned.

Zi Linglong pouted. “I can't believe he didn't leave anything for us at all!”

With this, Gu Hai's voice sounded from afar. “Cooking something else for your sister!”

Zi Linglong closed his mouth and giggled. Then, he said gently, “I will find some spiritual items that can help increase your cultivation base. We will cultivate and become immortals together. ”

“Do not worry. Your senior brother is not so weak,” Jiang Ming said as he ruffled his hair, “Wait here. I'll cook you something.”

After dinner, the two spend time together. They watched the stars twinkle in the night sky as the moon shone on the land.

The light glittered at the other Peak in the sect as well. Some of them came from disciples chanting spells, some of them flying, and some just lit up the night sky with where they were for fun.

Despite the dazzling light around him, Jiang Ming had numbness in them.

…

When Jiang Ming woke up the next day …

[Dig! You have a good night's sleep. Gift: Cultivation for ten days]

Jiang Ming was pleased with this notice.

As usual, he cut wood, took water, cleaned the courtyard, made breakfast, and went to the back of the mountain.

“Time to harvest!” Jiang Ming was somewhat excited as he looked at the twisted stalks of rice and wheat. Once he harvested it, he would be rewarded. After a while, he quickly suppressed his excitement.

Her junior sister was going to the Exam Tower today, and as her elder brother, she had to attend.

“System, will I still receive a reward for perseverance if I leave Chuyang Peak?”

[Dig! As long as you live and work during the day, you will still be appreciated]

“Big!” Jiang Ming's mood improved after hearing this.

Jiang Ming patrolled his fields before he returned to the courtyard again.

After he handled everything, he met Gu Hai and Zi Linglong.

“I've already told the Sect Master and the other First Chairs that Linglong will challenge the Exam Tower. We will witness the birth of a rising star!” Gu Hai was beside himself with excitement. He was clearly in high spirits. He chuckled as he continued to say, “No one will say Chuyang Peak is on the decline right now! I can defeat all of them with just two disciples! Le's go! Follow me!”

Gu Hai waved his sleeve as a gust of wind blew and brought his two disciples with him as he flew.

“We can fly by ourselves, Sir,” said Jiang Ming, feeling somewhat speechless.

“You're too slow. You won't be able to follow him,” replied Gu Hai.

“You're just excited and can't wait to get started, right?”

Gu Hai laughed. “Of course! I've held on for a long time, and now, I can finally hold my head up high! ”

“Why don't you recruit more students? You always avoid student recruitment ceremonies. What happened in the past, Master?”

“Don't ask too many.”

“I'm the first student, and I'm also an adult now. Moreover, Junior Sister will also soon become a talented sect disciple. ”

“Let's talk about this later,” said Gu Hai. A little loneliness could be heard in his voice.

…

The Trial Tower was located at Tongtian Peak.

The two towers that disappeared into the clouds could be seen from afar, and they shone with a faint light.

The nine-story tower was used by Qi Cultivation disciples and Foundation Establishment while the twelve-story tower was prepared for Core Formation disciples.

At this moment, several First Chairs were gathered there. There are many students too. They all turned to look at Gu Hai at the same time as he appeared.

When Gu Hai landed, he cupped his fist and said with a wide grin, “Greetings, Sect Master, everyone! Thank you for coming to witness.”.

“If it is for an outstanding disciple, I will do it every day,” Yan Yan, Sect Master, said with a smile, “Again, too, You don't see a ten-year-old Gold Core cultivator every day. This was the first for the Jiuyang Sect. Nice work, Linglong!”

“Thank you, Sect Master!” Zi Linglong replied in a sweet voice. He didn't look nervous at all.

The Sect Master nodded and looked at Jiang Ming. “You're great too. You may be a bit too indifferent, but your perseverance is commendable. ”

Jiang Ming thanked the Sect Master.

At this moment, most people's attention was focused on Zi Linglong.

Dongfang Lie and Yue Cheng could hardly believe that Zi Linglong was a Gold Core cultivator. At his age, most people would only start their cultivation journey.

‘I should try recruiting him to Puncak Zhiyang.’ Yue Cheng briefly comforted this thought as his eyes glittered.

Since the others were hunting Zuo Han's assassins, they did not wait for long. After a short conversation, Zi Linglong entered the twelve-story Examination Tower after Gu Hai gave him some advice.

“I want to know how many floors he can clean?” Gu Hai was a little nervous.

“At least nine,” replied Jiang Ming.

At this moment, Yin Yue, the First Seat of the Jiaoyang Peak, walked over. She was dressed like a middle-aged woman, and there were a few strands of silver hair on her head. However, his skin was supple and smooth.. His expression was usually ice-cold, but as he walked, the ice seemed to melt, and his expression became warmer. He said, “Nine? Do you know about the origins of the Tower of Trials? Do you know how many cultivators made it through the ninth floor? Do you know how many made it to the twelfth floor?