
Sixth level. Indeed this was not the highest level when compared to those overseas, but it was already considered to be very powerful. Especially, Zhan Yu and the others were still very young. At their age, their future was boundless.
Because, they were almost as level as Bo Yushen.
Everyone present almost forgot to react. The first elder, who had wanted to save Ling, did not react either. He just looked at the elder in charge of this test in a daze, "You ... what did you say just now?"
"They are indeed sixth level. I've tested it twice and there's no mistake" said the test's presiding elder. He still does not believe until now. He dared to say this only after he confirmed it again.
The first elder was dumbfounded while looking at Ling.
When Zhan Yu and the others left the Bo Family, they knew very well what level those people were at. After a year, it was not easy for them to live in a region that had no resources. Let alone increasing strength, being able to survive alone they should be grateful.
However, they could actually reach the sixth level?
What kind of increase is that?
"Imust be!" Bo Yushen regained his senses from his daydream. His expression changed as he looked at Ling. He did not believe and did not accept this fact.
He had used all the resources on the island as well as Zhuo Shiaonian's help to raise the level of the codet and the other guards. In fact, other ordinary guards did not obtain such facilities. He did it all just for today.
However, Zhan Yu, Fifth Captain, and the others instantly reached the sixth level? Is this too hard to believe?
What is sixth level? Even he was only a sixth level and had already received praise from the Bo Family elders. Now, the Ling guards are also at level six?
Bo Yushen turned his body towards Ling. If that was the case, who in the Bo Family could compare to Ling anymore? Let alone him, even if there was a Zhuo Shiaonian here, it would still be difficult to rival him, right?
Bo Yushen's face looked extremely depressed.
However, the codet was even more frantic and more incredulous than he was. The arrogant expression on his face instantly shattered instantly. He hurried over to the test-managing elder, "What did you say? They ... are they really at the sixth level?"
"That's right," the elder nodded.
Zhan Yu knew that the Bo Family wanted the codet to come to the northern region, but he looked down on Ling and made the Fifth Captain and the other brothers who went there replace him.
So, Zhan Yu looked at the codet and smiled, "Hey, thank you for making us brothers reunite. You even let them find a good master like Young Master Chen."
After knowing the strength of Zhan Yu and the others, the codet did not dare to say anything more. He retreated slowly back.
Ling ignored Bo Yushen and simply asked the test's in charge elder, "How? Can I take this test?"
"Of course," the responsible elder replied in a hurry. His attitude towards Ling was more respectful than before, as he knew the abilities of the Ling guards.
"Alright," Ling replied. He nodded and walked in. While walking, he thought of what he could boast about.
Meanwhile, Bo Yushen was still standing outside the door, only watching Ling enter with a gloomy expression. Although he didn't want to admit it, this time Bo Yushen was really a little agitated. Because he was too arrogant, he did not even use his initial plan.
"No! Just year. He should have been at the seventh level or almost the same as me. I have the backing of the Zhuo Shiaonian potion. What does he have?" Bo Yushen clenched his hands and looked towards the door.
He could not believe that he would lose to Ling after using so many potions.
*
Ling is out.
Only Ling came out. They did not see the test-responsible elder.
The first elder and the others were also waiting for news from within. When they saw Ling coming out alone, they felt strange and also curious about Ling's current level.
"Young Master Chen, where are the elders?" ask the first elder.
Ling pulled up his jacket and smiled, "Inside."
They wanted to ask how strong Ling was, but no one dared to ask first.
Finally, the first elder tried to brave himself and asked carefully, "Young Master Chen, how is the test?"
He was a little anxious because there was no news yet.
Ling simply replied lightly, "No problem."
His voice was so calm, that one could not tell whether he was happy or angry.
However, Bo Yushen heaved a sigh of relief for a reason. Ling's reaction didn't look as he feared. If Ling was indeed very strong, he would definitely be very arrogant right now.
The others also thought the same as Bo Yushen. Their mood became calmer. The codet who was initially a little regretful, his regret lessened when he saw Ling's expression.
Meanwhile, Zhan Yu and the others were also second-guessing Ling's strength, "Zhan Yu, you are the closest to Young Master Chen. When he first came to the Bo Family, he was already at the sixth level, right? What level do you think he's at now?"
"I don't know, but at least at the seventh level," Zhan Yu replied shaking his head. This year, he did not meet Ling very often. However, according to his understanding, the lowest Ling was at the seventh level.
The Fifth Captain also nodded, "That's no worse than him."
'He' is Bo Yushen.
The crowd was busy discussing. Three minutes later, the test-responsible elder finally came out. He became the center of attention there.
Before the first elder asked, Bo Yushen first spoke, "Elder, Young Master Chen is at what level? He looked very mysterious and had very powerful subordinates. Has he reached the seventh level?"
He kept trying to smile. He heard clearly the conversation Zhan Yu and his brothers had just had. He also said that so as not to be too embarrassed later. After all, the greater the expectations, the less respect they would have for Ling if the reality did not match expectations.
The elder shook his head, "No."
Bo Yushen heaved a sigh of relief. While the first elder and the others looked disappointed.
However, the test-taking elder had not finished speaking. He was still staring at Ling with a trembling body.
"Quick! Hurry ... Tell Old Master! Young Master Chen .. might have reached the ninth level!" said the elder trembling.
The first elder did not expect to hear this. In fact, he had wanted to announce that this exam was over.
In the next second, it turned out that the elder's words had stunned him for a moment. He was confused, "Wait, Elder. What did you just say?"
"really. Ninth level! Damn right! The testing crystal exploded before the test completely ended. Hurry along! Tell Old Master!" answer the elder.
The people who were there didn't know what to say. The codet who was already relieved to think Ling was level seven, now it felt like he wanted to explode from hearing this.
Previously, he did not want to come with Ling because he chose the northern region. He hated Ling because he chose a place that had no resources. Therefore, he made a plan for the Fifth Captain and his brothers to the northern region, while he was going to the island of Bo Yushen.
How could Bo Yushen compare to him again? In fact, Bo Yushen was not worth comparing to him.
Not only them, Zhan Yu and the others also did not expect Ling to reach a level where they could not catch up to that lag.
No one started the conversation, but now everyone looked at Ling with respect. While the people looked at Bo Yushen whose face was grim with a strange look.
"I didn't expect Young Master Chen to be so strong. First elder, do you not wish to discuss cooperation with Young Master Yushen? Having a relationship with the God Potion Association is one of luck," said the Hall Leader who stood on Bo Yushen's side.
The first elder finally came to a realization. For a moment, he almost sided with Ling completely. When he heard the Hall Master's speech, he returned to reality.
At first, he thought that Ling was not at all comparable to Bo Yushen. Then, when Ling's test results were announced, he realized that Ling was really not that simple.
However, Ling still could not compare to Bo Yushen. After all, Bo Yushen still had the support of Zhuo Shiaonian and the people from the Potion God Association.
Just then, someone came in and said that he wanted to see Ling. He confessed that he was Mr. Shangxuan's only student.
Ling glanced at the first elder and asked, "Elder, can I see the Old Master?"
"Ah, of course," the elder did not look angry nor would he forbid it.
Ling glanced at the newly arrived person and gestured. The person nodded at him, "Young Master Chen, I will wait for you here."
His voice and attitude were very respectful.
However, Ling did not feel that there was anything wrong with his respectful attitude. He just walked to the Old Master's residence.
The first elder realized that he did not know this friend of Ling. However, since he was Ling's friend, he kept his attitude. He didn't want to offend her.
He asked carefully, "I've never seen you before. You are ...."
Ling's friend glanced at the first elder and did not say anything. He just issued his token.
The first elder instantly froze. He stared at the token, then at the woman. He felt very distrustful.
"My family name is Shi. I'm only here to see Young Master Chen," Shi Jiu replied.
"So, you are a disciple of Mr. Shangxuan, "the first elder said. His expression became more respectful.
After which, Shi Jiu went back into silence.
However, Bo Yushen suddenly said, "First elder, honestly I want to go to the family laboratory this time. Unless the Bo Family doesn't want to cooperate, maybe what happens outside will happen here as well. Viruses from corpses have infected many people and spread abroad. Only Miss Zhuo Shiaonian can cure her."
Bo Yushen's words made the crowd in an uproar. Even Zhan Yu and the others looked at each other. How could they never hear about this matter?
Although many had never heard of it, the first elder knew something. He looked at Bo Yushen and replied seriously, "Young Master .. regarding this matter, I will discuss it first with Old Master."
"Alright, I'll wait for you," Bo Yushen replied with a satisfied smile.
The first elder looked down and his expression changed. However, Zhan Yu could sense that the first elder would definitely side with Bo Yushen this time around.
"First elder, didn't we already agree that the strongest one be chosen to become a disciple? It's not good to retract your words, right?" Zhan Yu said this because he did not want anything unwanted to happen.
The first elder only gave him a quick glance and remained silent.
"wait. Try saying it again. Do you know who cured the virus?" shi Jiu asked raising his eyebrows.
"No," the first elder was somewhat surprised because of his question.
Shi Jiu frowned and asked another thing, "Then do you know who won the potion disciple recruitment competition?"
Seeing the confused expressions of the first elder and the others, Shi Jiu finally understood.
"It seems, you guys don't care about Young Master Chen at all. He defeated Zhuo Shiaonian in that competition a year ago. A few days ago, someone from our Shi Family was also exposed to the virus. Young Master Chen was the one who saved him because Zhuo Shiaonian could not save him," Shi Jiu's remark heavily slapped them.
Then, he ignored the first elder and the others. He simply followed Zhan Yu and waited for Ling.
Bo Yushen and the others who were left there, they felt like a roller-coaster ride. Their feelings had gone up and down so fast.
Bo Yushen immediately contacted Zhuo Shiaonian, but to no avail.
While Shi Jiu looked for Ling to provide a map that was in the hands of the Shi Family. This was the clue Lingxi had given him. In fact, after Ling left the island, Shi Jiu had also never seen her again to this day.
Although this map was a hereditary legacy long ago, compared to the Shi Family's defense, the Shi Family still had Ling who could save them.
They had already discussed it with the elders and finally decided to give Ling this ancient map.
*
Ling was at the Old Master's residence.
They sat face to face with incense on the table in front of them. The Old Master looked at Ling with a satisfied expression, "The world will soon change. Can I just call you Ling?"
"Of course," Ling poured him a cup of tea.
"I know why you're here" said the Old Master. He had hair as white as snow, but his eyes were deep and very mysterious. He looked at the smoke billowing in front of him and sighed.
"After the butler returns from the northern region, I know that you don't want to be the owner of the Bo Family. I secretly allowed you to participate in this test because I wanted the rest of the family to see the difference between you and them. Their arrogance has crossed the line" said the Old Master.
Then, he looked at Ling without blinking, "Ling, promise me. When I die later and the Bo Family is in danger, can you help those people?"
Ling freezes. He sipped his tea to disguise his nervousness. To be honest, he was indeed surprised by Old Master's words. He replied, "How can ...."
He did not say the word 'dead', but the pause of his sentence revealed this meaning. He could not feel the power of the Old Master at all. His strength was clearly higher than her. Maybe around level nine late or level ten.
Then, how could anything happen to him?
"I was able to escape disaster once, but not twice. Ling, you just have to promise me," said the Old Master solemnly.
Under his gaze, Ling nodded, "As long as I am alive, I will protect the Bo Family. However, it remains the heirs who will have full rights to the Bo Family."
It was only then that Old Master Bo heaved a sigh of relief. He stood up and entered his study, then returned with an envelope.
Ling looked at the envelope. He knew it contained the last item he needed. Bo Xue Ning had known this.
However, Ling was a little scared as she almost received the piece of paper. He had no idea what he was going to face next.