Chapter 5 Turnaround
Ye Xiu looked at the stone steps in front of him, he had no way to retreat, this was his last hope. Everyone else had the same idea as Ye Xiu, and none of them wanted to go back and disappoint their parents. The immortals, who regard mortals as nothing, as the flame means to moths, make them scramble to step on the stone steps.
Sure enough, there is another mystery in this stone step. Looking at the figures of the teenagers who ran up the stairs suddenly leaning forward and falling heavily on the stone steps, he knew that he was not wrong.
Ye Xiu also stepped on the cyan staircase, although he had expected it, but the pressure that suddenly appeared on him still made his body stumble.
"This son is smart, but unfortunately the talent is very poor, otherwise he can be accepted as a sitting boy. The old man looked at everyone's performance.
Ye Xiu felt as if he was carrying dozens of pounds of heavy objects on his body, although it was heavy, he could still move on, and the other teenagers quickly adapted to it and began to climb.
The teenagers all struggled for their dreams, and later, they even climbed up directly on the ground, but the hundred steps were still out of reach for them.
"Alas, the fairy road is ruthless, it is better to stop thinking early, so as not to get your head empty. The old man looked at the group of young men, and couldn't help but think of his fellow disciples, and in the end, the disciples who disappeared behind him were no longer countable.
"Brother, don't give up, this is your dream!" Ye Hai looked at Ye Xiu, who was climbing step by step, and his heart was extremely worried.
"This trial is said to be a test of perseverance, but it is actually a test of physique! Damn, if it is compared to perseverance, I am determined not to lose to anyone. Ye Xiu had gone up to the fortieth step, and it was already completely dark, but the pressure on his body was indeed getting bigger and bigger. Some of the stronger teenagers have already reached the sixtieth order, and I am afraid that they will reach the hundredth order tomorrow before the time limit.
Ye Xiu's feet seemed to be solidified by cement, and he couldn't lift them a little. He was already soaking wet, but he was still clenching his teeth, and there was no time for him to rest, and at his pace, it was unknown whether he would be able to climb the hundred steps by sunset tomorrow.
Ye Xiu cooperated with both hands, pulled up his left foot, and then stepped to the next step, moving forward with such difficulty. Ye Xiu didn't know how many steps he had climbed, he was so tired, but he still didn't give up, even if he used to climb, he was still persevering.
Time flies, the sky is already dawning, and now it is not far from the end of the test, but Ye Xiu doesn't know, he is just climbing up endlessly.
"When the time came, the test was over, and only five people passed the assessment, and the others were sent home. The old man's voice suddenly sounded, echoing on the stone steps, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, instantly making the faces of the young men who were still climbing like ashes.
"Brother......" Ye Hai had a painful look on his face.
Ye Xiu suddenly only felt that the pressure on his body dissipated, and when he raised his head to look, he found that he was only a few steps away from the hundred steps, and he failed.
"Damn, why!" Ye Xiu's fist landed on the stairs, only a little closer, but this is the reality.
"Okay, send them all back, and the disciples who have passed the assessment will come to me. The old man spoke calmly, without any emotion.
At this time, Ye Hai knelt directly in front of the old man. But this move made the old man frown, but Ye Hai ignored it and said: "Ask the immortal chief to give my brother a chance, the kid is willing to give his chance to his brother." ”
"Xiaohai ......" Ye Xiu looked at the scene in front of the stairs, tears slipped down his eyes, he didn't expect that this time he still wanted him to help him, his brother was too useless.
"The avenue is ruthless, this is not an opportunity for you to give it, the spiritual root is the foundation of cultivating immortals, your brother's spiritual roots are mixed, his qualifications are extremely poor, and he can't go far on the immortal road. On the contrary, you are born with three spirit roots, and you are better than many people, so you should take advantage of this opportunity. The old man looked at the twelve-year-old boy in front of him and spoke.
"My brother gave up everything for me, and was even willing to bear the infamy, and was laughed at by his subordinates behind his back, his dream is to become an immortal, if he can, the ignorant child is willing to exchange his qualifications for a chance for his brother, and seek immortal growth. Ye Hai put his head on the ground and whimpered.
"Hmph, the elder has already said that you are still presumptuous here, do you think that your three spirit roots are amazing?" At this time, Sun Qing's face on the side was full of disgust.
"Alas, the childish is ignorant, for the sake of your true feelings, I will let your brother stay and be a miscellaneous disciple. What is your name, would you like to be my disciple?" The old man couldn't help frowning when he saw the domineering Sun Qing, and he didn't pay attention to it, but a smile suddenly appeared on his face and asked.
"Disciple Ye Hai, meet the master!" Ye Hai hurriedly responded.
The other disciples who didn't pass were envious, and some even looked at Ye Xiu with resentment.
"Elder, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to be like this!" At this time, Fang Jie on the side also spoke.
"Presumptuous, Elder Ben wants you to teach you to do things, go to the miscellaneous service department to get a month's miscellaneous labor to complete, and deduct a month's resources. The old man's momentum exploded, and all the disciples present instantly felt like they were in a storm, as if they were facing the power of heaven, and they couldn't raise the idea of resisting at all.
"Yes, yes, disciple understands. Fang Jie immediately knelt down, cold sweat breaking out. He didn't have the capital to question the elder at all, although he had resentment in his heart, he didn't dare to show the slightest bit, and at the same time, his resentment towards Ye Xiu became even heavier.
Jinxuan looked at Ye Xiu, who was already kneeling beside Ye Hai at this time, with a little curiosity in her eyes.
"Thank you Immortal Chief!" Ye Xiu was extremely excited at this time, he was finally going to become an immortal!
"Well, those who passed the talent test went to the outer courtyard with the blue-robed disciples to register, and those who passed the perseverance test were taken by the purple-clothed disciples to the miscellaneous servants, and they all dispersed. After the old man finished speaking, he directly took Ye Hai and disappeared in place.
And the others all left as the old man commanded. Ye Xiu and the others were led by a purple-clothed disciple and walked through a thousand-step stone staircase, and then entered the mountain. They came to an empty compound. On the gate of the compound, three big characters are hung on it, which is quite eye-catching.
After Ye Xiu and the others were taken outside the courtyard, the purple-clothed disciple said, "You guys go in and get the identity robe token by yourself." Then, the purple-clothed disciple flew up directly and left.
"Hmph, the guy who came in by relying on his brother's intercession, what qualifications do you have to join us!" As soon as the purple-clothed disciple left, a sturdy young man immediately began to taunt Ye Xiu.
"That's right, incompetent fellow, you're just a piece of shit. Another tall boy spoke.
"Let's go, let's go get the robes first, we can become immortals. Another young man, who was also very sturdy, said excitedly.
This time, including Ye Xiu, a total of six people became miscellaneous disciples, but the remaining five were all strong men, and the other two did not say anything to mock Ye Xiu, but they did not help him out of the siege. Because they knew that Ye Xiu's younger brother was accepted as an apprentice by that mysterious old man, first, they didn't want to offend Ye Xiu, and secondly, they didn't want to be isolated by others.
Ye Xiu ignored the ridicule of everyone, lagged behind them, and entered the courtyard together. There were still many disciples in sackcloth coming and going in the courtyard, but their faces were covered with fatigue and seemed to be extremely tired. They looked at the newcomer Ye Xiu and the others, some of them had a look of banter on their faces, and some of them behaved patheticly.
Ye Xiu saw everything in his eyes, and when they walked into the courtyard house, a sharp voice came out: "You are miscellaneous disciples who have passed the test?"
Then, a young man dressed in purple with a pointed chin and pockmarks on his face walked out, his eyes full of banter, like an ancient master.
"The five of us passed the test, but that kid came in by intercession, just a useless waste!" said the sturdy young man with a finger at Ye Xiu.
"Oh? Well, a few of you, report your name and go get Mai and the token. The pockmarked youth spoke.
Soon, everyone changed into sackcloth and wore the token around their waists. At this time, the sharp voice of the young man continued to come out: "Very good, the five of you will go to chop wood tomorrow, three hundred catties per person a day, if it is not enough, don't think about eating." ”
"What? why, we've passed the test, we're going to be immortals!" said the boy.
"Hehe, who here has not passed the test, the so-called perseverance test is just to choose some strong people to work, immortals, dream! Do it here for a few years, and depending on your performance, maybe I will teach you the immortal method of cultivation. The pockmarked youth scoffed.
"Why, I want to be an immortal!" the man spoke again.
"Bang!" At this time, the pockmarked youth kicked him directly to the ground, tossing and turning.
"Idiot, if you don't want to do it, get off the mountain, you will lose your qualification as a miscellaneous disciple. The pockmarked youth looked disdainful.
Seeing this, several other people didn't dare to make a sound, and hurriedly helped up the biao-shaped boy.
"That's right, your quarters are in those rowhouses on the left side of the courtyard, and you will choose one of your own later, and you will find your own hardships. Brother Mazi showed no mercy.
"What about him?" the biao-shaped young man stood up with pain and pointed at Ye Xiu.
"He, he doesn't have to work, you have his share, you have 600 pounds a day, when you finish work, when you have food. The pockmarked youth scoffed.
"Why? He's just a pleading crap. The young man's face turned red, as if he was about to go crazy at any moment.
"Hmph! I'm the steward here, I can expel you from the sect! If you don't want to be beaten, just shut up!" said the young man.
All of a sudden, everyone calmed down, looked at Ye Xiu with a resentful expression, and then walked out of the courtyard.
"I don't know, what do I need to do?" Ye Xiu asked respectfully, he knew the purpose of this perseverance test early on, and he would not be stupid enough to offend this pockmarked young man.
"Senior brother, this is not right, you just need to choose a good place to live, and leave the rough work to those rough people. "Brother Mazi is not like that class of fools, if someone can come in, how can he be offended casually?
In this way, the biao-shaped young man's dissatisfaction with Ye Xiu was infinitely magnified, and he told his waste deeds.
"What, Lao Tzu has been chopping firewood here for two years and hasn't eaten a full meal, so why doesn't the waste work?"
"Yes, a waste, why is Lian better off than me?"
"Hmph, you have been paving for two years, I have been paving the road for five years, and I have not even seen the mantra of cultivating immortals, what are you. That kid is even more hateful!"
All of a sudden, Ye Xiu's special treatment was immediately resented by all the miscellaneous disciples, and everyone knew about his waste deeds and cursed him.