My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"No refund?"

The old woman paused, turned to look at Xu Yuehua, and her expression was clearly one of surprise.

"Yuehua, you've always been so sensible, yet now you're going to disobey your teacher for this marriage?"

"Master, I respect you!"

Xu Yuehua looked at the old woman without the slightest fear: "But... my family's affairs have nothing to do with the sect!"

"I've seen Xiaobai with my own eyes and had personal contact with him!"

"Now that I've accepted this son-in-law, I won't force Wei'er to break off the engagement because of a few rumors circulating outside!"

At this point, Xu Yuehua sighed softly, "Therefore, I hope that you... can also respect my decision!"

"you!"

The old woman's cane fell heavily to the ground.

The middle-aged woman beside her, sensing the tense atmosphere, quickly stepped forward: "Master, the Hidden Edge Sect is about to open its gates; the important matter at hand is what matters most!"

"As for Yuehua's family matters, let's discuss them slowly after this mountain-opening ceremony is over!"

"Fine!"

The old woman snorted coldly, and ultimately did not continue the argument. Leaning on her cane, she walked towards the Fengbei monument.

Xu Yuehua frowned slightly as she watched the old woman's retreating figure, and then followed her.

Before long, people from all walks of life, led by disciples of the Hidden Edge Sect, arrived at the place of the Peak Stele.

The once empty bluestone square was quickly filled with hundreds of figures.

After their gazes swept over Jiang Xiaobai, they all fell upon Chu Qingci.

Staring at that stunningly beautiful and ethereal figure, some of the younger generation were stunned.

"Hiss, this must be the sect leader of the Hidden Edge Sect, right?"

"Yes, she's even younger than the rumors say, and... she's incredibly beautiful!"

"Tsk tsk, such a stunning beauty, I'm afraid... no one could possibly be worthy of her!"

In an instant, exclamations of surprise rang out one after another.

"Jiang Xiaobai, Junior Sister, you guys go ahead first!"

Chu Qingci, seeing that most of the people had arrived, turned her gaze to Jiang Xiaobai and the Princess.

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly and led the Princess, Tang Ningshuang, and Chen Jian to one side of the crowd.

After the group had taken their positions, Chu Qingci gestured to Feng Jitong.

Feng Jitong naturally understood what was going on and slowly took two steps forward.

"Everyone, the opening ceremony of the Hidden Edge Sect will follow the same old rules as before!"

Feng Jitong surveyed the entire area and announced, "Those who possess a Hidden Edge Token and complete the assessment may join my Hidden Edge Sect!"

"Those who possess three Concealed Edge Tokens and complete the assessment may enter the Sword Viewing Wall!"

"Those who possess six of these swords have completed the test and may attempt to draw my sword, the number one sword of the Hidden Edge Sect!"

"As for the nine..."

Feng Jitong paused slightly: "If you pass the assessment, you can enter the Hidden Edge Sect's archives and choose a branch of its inheritance!"

"Furthermore, there are rewards from the Hidden Edge Skill and the Profound Dragon Sect, which can also be achieved through assessments!"

As soon as Feng Jitong finished speaking, many people's gazes became intense.

The assessment is indeed difficult, but the reward is quite generous if you achieve it.

This is why the Hidden Peak Sect attracts a large number of martial arts practitioners every time it holds a ceremony.

"Of course, those who pass the assessment can accept the current reward, or they can forgo the reward and continue to challenge themselves!"

Feng Jitong said, "But... if you fail the later assessments, the rewards you voluntarily gave up earlier will not be returned!"

Those present were not surprised by Feng Jitong's words.

Because that's the usual practice.

Those who possess only one Hidden Edge Token will face more trials if they wish to climb higher.

Therefore, the more Concealed Edge Tokens one obtains, the better.

"I'm determined to make the first cut!"

In the crowd, Fu Yuanzong narrowed his eyes slightly.

His primary purpose in coming to Dahua was to pull out the first knife in the world.

If we succeed, then the manpower we lost before will not have been wasted!

"Brother, it's a pity we only have two!"

Helian Zhaoyue looked at Helian Mingchuan and said, "If we had three, we could reduce the number of tests!"

"Well, getting two is already pretty good!"

Helian Mingchuan sighed and said, "Let's climb up slowly and try to get that thing!"

"Um!"

Helian Zhaoyue nodded without saying anything more.

Meanwhile, seeing the crowd below growing increasingly noisy, Feng Jitong spoke up again: "Everyone, please be quiet, I have something to add..."

After clearing his throat, Feng Jitong said, "After two days of discussion within the sect, it has been decided that both the Concealed Edge Strength and the Profound Dragon Gate will require multiple assessments to obtain!"

"However, for this opening ceremony, anyone possessing twenty Concealed Edge Tokens only needs to complete one test to receive the transmission of Concealed Edge Strength!"

what?

As soon as Feng Jitong finished speaking, the people in the martial arts world present erupted in uproar.

"Twenty Concealed Edge Tokens? That... isn't that too many?!"

"Exactly, who could possibly put together that much money?!"

"How many do the Hidden Edge Sect release each year? I've been saving them for almost ten years, and I only have four!"

"Twenty? Let alone one person, even if three sects combined, it probably wouldn't be enough!"

Those who had initially looked expectant now shook their heads.

This threshold is far too high!

Feng Jitong listened to the discussions below, his face showing helplessness.

When he heard this request, his reaction was similar to those of the others.

After all, it's impossible for so many Concealed Edge Tokens to be concentrated in the hands of one person.

"Quiet!"

As Feng Jitong spoke, he continued, "Those who possess twenty-four Concealed Edge Tokens can pass an examination and directly enter the Xuanlong Sect!"

Twenty-four pieces?

This time, the discussion inside the room was even louder than before.

But the expressions of the three Li brothers became extremely interesting at this moment.

What others may not know is that they attended the Hidden Edge Banquet hosted by the Eldest Princess.

At the Hidden Edge Banquet, Jiang Xiaobai shamelessly won a lot of Hidden Edge Tokens, totaling exactly twenty-four!

What?! Twenty hidden sharp blades!

What?! Twenty-four of them entered the Xuanlong Gate!

These two rewards were clearly decided on the spot based on the Hidden Edge Token in Jiang Xiaobai's hand!

Helian Zhaoyue also thought of this, turned to look at Jiang Xiaobai, and then turned her gaze to Chu Qingci.

Isn't this... a bit too blatant?

Jiang Xiaobai himself was stunned. He turned his head to look at the princess and said in a low voice, "What a coincidence?"

Don't look at me!

The eldest princess's lips curled into a smile, and she lowered her voice as well: "This time, it was Senior Sister who made the exception!"

"Ha, they said rules were rules, but now... they've slapped themselves in the face!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Xiaobai was surprised and looked up at Chu Qingci.

But Chu Qingci remained calm, as if none of this concerned her.

As the surrounding chatter grew louder, Chu Qingci's voice rang out: "Anyone with a problem can speak up now!"

"I!"

Li Jingxing was seething with anger and was the first to step forward from the crowd.

"Jiang Xiaobai happens to have twenty-four Hidden Edge Tokens, so your Hidden Edge Sect has temporarily added two layers of rewards!"

As he spoke, Li Jingxing glared angrily at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "This isn't some back door that your Cangfeng Sect specially opened for him, is it?!"

what?

Everyone was astonished when Li Jingxing finished speaking.

Someone actually possesses twenty-four Concealed Edge Tokens?!

In an instant, everyone's gaze fell upon Chu Qingci.

"Yes, it was the back door that was specially opened for him by the sect itself!"

Chu Qingci nodded slightly: "You...is there anything else you want to say?"

what?

Li Jingxing stood there, completely stunned.

No... you're admitting it already?!

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I'm experiencing writer's block and writing is extremely slow. There's one more chapter coming up, so there's no need to wait. I'm not sure when I'll be able to update!