SHOCKING VENOMOUS CONSORT: FRIVOLOUS MISS
19. Ordinary Failure, Sudden Success
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There were a total of nineteen participants who took part in the Ling clan's appraisal ceremony this time around. All of them were between sixteen and twenty years old with Ling Yuanhong, Ling Xiaoting and Ling Chuxi among them. Needless to say, Ling Yichen was also included in the lineup.
The Second Elder read out the names of all the participants from his list, before calling each one to come up on stage individually for assessment. When some of the Ling family disciples heard Ling Chuxi's name mentioned, they were unable to help their laughter. That ugly bastard would only humiliate himself by participating in this! Some people turned to look at Ling Chuxi and were surprised to see her wearing a wide-brimmed hat. They thought such an ugly monster still had the self-awareness to cover up its ugliness if others were fed up with its appearance.
Ling Chuxi remained calm. Today will be the day he metamorphoses. He was seen as an ordinary failure, but today he would suddenly succeed! On this day, he would show everyone that he, Ling Chuxi, was indeed a true genius and shocked the audience until their jaws gaped.
The first one to be summoned was Ling Yichen. He walked on stage in a calm manner. At the sight of their idol, a horde of girls standing in front of the stage excitedly started to screech in a low voice. They did not dare to be too harsh so as not to affect the concentration of their precious idols.
“Does Brother Yichen even need to do this? He was already at the Battle Qi Level 6 Peak. I heard, he's even been tested in White Stone City. There was no way an ordinary person could match his innate talent.”
“Of course he still needs to participate. Every year, there was a competition with Qin and Luo about how many participants passed the assessment. Anyway he'll be the best.”
"Exactly. Yichen's older brother is really cool. I like his cold eyes. I would die just so he could see me once.”
"Shut up! Lower your voice. Let's not affect Brother Yichen's performance!”
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Ling Chuxi's lips twitched as she heard what these girls were discussing in a whispering tone. These foolish girls really only adored Ling Yichen blindly.
Under the supervision of the crowd, Ling Yichen placed her hands into the groove of the monument and slowly channeled her Battle Qi. With no element of tension at all, the monument was lit up with a circle of white light that gradually became brighter. The elders smiled happily. Although this was expected, seeing it still made them very happy.
However, their happiness will be short-lived. They did not smile anymore once Ling Yichen left the stage.
One by one, the Ling family participants went up on stage and channeled their Battle Qi into the monument, but no one could force the monument to light up.
When it came to his turn, Ling Yuanhong jumped onto the stage and channeled his Battle Qi excitedly after putting his hand into the monument. The monument is not lit. Ling Yuanhong's face reddened, and he hurriedly channeled his Battle Qi again. The monument remains as it was! Finally, he walked off the stage sadly. After doing so, he looked towards Ling Chuxi who was standing very far away and felt a little happier.
Ling Yichen passed the assessment easily. Given his abilities, he would also be accepted into the White Stone Academy and would leave Shi Qu City to study there. On the other hand, Ling Chuxi would definitely not be able to pass the clan appraisal. That way, Ling Yichen and Ling Chuxi would part ways and he, Ling Yuanhong, would be able to search for Ling Chuxi at any time. He'll have a chance!
The more Ling Yuanhong thought about it, the more pleased he became. Lost is a feeling without purpose. The people standing beside him saw that he was grinning sillyly on his face despite failing in judgment and retreating in disdain. Did Ling Yuanhong become stupid after being beaten up?
Ling Yuanhong indeed had big plans, but would everything go his way?
Ling Xiaoting is next. He went on stage with confidence. There were quite a number of people exchanging whispers about him in front of the stage.
“Male brother Xiaoting can definitely pass the assessment.”
“It's true. Besides Big Brother Yichen, Big brother Xiaoting is the strongest.”
“She is very awesome..”.
Ling Xiaoting was delighted when he heard such talk from where he stood on the stage. He's already planned everything. After he passed the assessment, he would attend the White Stone Academy. Although he had to be separated from Qin Xiruo, he would return during the holidays to meet her. Once he graduated and became a strong fighter, he was sure Qin Xiruo would look at him in a different way and might even receive his affection. Ling Xiaoting was heartened by this thought.
If Ling Chuxi knew his thoughts, he would laugh at himself to death. It was such a high-level fantasy that comforted Ling Xiaoting.
A faint smile appeared on the faces of the five elders. They harbored a lot of hope for Ling Xiaoting's chances of passing the assessment. Although they would never say otherwise, the elders also argued that only Ling Yichen and Ling Xiaoting would pass this time around.
Ling Xiaoting definitely put his hand into the groove of the monument. He drew his attention into focus and started releasing his Battle Qi into the monument. There was a smile on his face as he waited for the monument to light up.
Yet...
The monument is not lit. Just like the participants before him, the monument remained as it was without even the slightest faint light emitting from it.
Ling Xiaoting's expression changed and he became confused. He concentrated harder and desperately channeled more Battle Qi into the groove. Unfortunately, his face paled the next moment as there was still no reaction from the monument! Ling Xiaoting started to panic and released a large amount of Battle Qi into the monument. Even though he was already at the Battle Qi Level 4 Peak, he did not have the innate talent to cultivate.
The rules of this world are cruel.
Standing beside the stage, Ling Chuxi hugged Little White tightly as she sighed at the sight.
Ceremony resumes. The Second Elder continued to call out the names of the participants one by one. At this point, none of them expected much to pass and it was noticeable. Their steps were heavy as they walked on stage and even heavier when walking off stage. The hearts of the five elders sank further with each failure. There were quite a number of participants, but other than Ling Yichen, no one had passed the assessment!
The Qin Clan and the Luo Clan fared much better than the Ling Clan in this year's assessment. How could the five elders not feel disappointed?
“And lastly, Ling Chuxi.” The Second Elder rose in despair and called out Ling Chuxi's name reluctantly. He didn't think he would be able to graduate. There were many other disciples in the Ling clan who were more capable than him, yet they failed to graduate. How could Ling Chuxi hope to do what they could not do?
Ling Chuxi held Little White safely in her arms as she climbed the stairs to the stage.
He attracted the attention of many people, even though they looked at him with gazes full of contempt and humiliation. A row of mocking comments flowed towards him.
“Just a waste of time. If this ugly girl can pass the assessment, I will write my name upside down.”
"certain. Itis funny. He did not even show his face wearing such a big hat. Is he worried that his pig head face will disgust us all?”
"Ha! Should we thank him? He hid his face so we won't be hit until we can't have lunch.”
No one noticed the cold glint in Little White's eyes when all of this was said.
"Little chuxi, just try your best." The Second Elder looked at Ling Chuxi sternly who was now standing before him. He managed to squeeze a smile for her.
"Wait and see, Second Elder." Ling Chuxi returned her smile and gently reassured her. His eyes are bright and dazzling. However, this stunning appearance was only witnessed by Little White who raised her head to look at Ling Chuxi from her safe embrace.