System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

Chu Feng, noticing Chen Wen's absence, disliked being in the same courtyard as Liang Jiu and thus did not come out.

Hearing the commotion, he opened the door and came out.

Chen Wen had been secretly observing him.

After Chu Feng came out, his gaze fell on Chen Wen. Seeing that Chen Wen was full of energy and exuded the calm and composed aura described in the martial arts manual, Chu Feng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

His gaze returned to normal, and he nodded to her before heading into the courtyard.

Upon seeing this, Chen Wen's heart stirred; he knew it after all.

In that case, I have incurred a great karmic debt!

But then I thought about it again. If I hadn't helped him a while ago, and hadn't explained the profound text to him during this period, it would have been a problem.

Will I ever receive this Dharma teaching again?

Cause and effect are unpredictable; every bite and sip is indeed mysterious.

Then, Chen Wen wondered how he knew about his situation and was able to come up with this method that was so suitable for him.

In an instant, Chen Wen's thoughts raced through his mind.

Could he also be possessed by an old monster? A reincarnation?

Or perhaps the cicada of spring and autumn?

Or is there an old man?

Was that powerful preacher back then him, or the old man?

It's not that Chen Wen is overthinking things; rather, the world of cultivation is vast and full of wonders.

Anything is possible.

Chen Wen had also heard stories of people who had gone through ninety-nine reincarnations before finally attaining the Golden Elixir.

Although it is just a folk tale, it should be known that art originates from reality!

Just as his mind was filled with random thoughts.

"Distracting thoughts are the fuel; the fire in the heart will naturally ignite..."

The scriptures of the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique suddenly echoed in my mind.

The hammer formed from the scriptures struck his distracting thoughts, shattering them one by one and turning them into fuel.

He regained his composure and thought to himself:

Everything has an answer; just let nature take its course!

...

When Liang Jiu saw that Xiao Hongyu had also invited Chu Feng, he was about to say something.

Xiao Hongyu glared at her coldly.

Liang Jiu immediately shut his mouth and said nothing.

Just then, the servants brought breakfast.

The group immediately sat around the stone table, eating and listening to Xiao Hongyu's story.

"Let me make this clear first, please don't spread this around. I only heard it from an inner disciple yesterday when I went to the dining hall."

"That's natural!"

Chen Wen and Chu Feng nodded at the same time.

Xiao Hongyu glared at Liang Jiu again and continued:

"This written test will be held at the end of this month after we finish learning the last character before we begin our spiritual practice. At that time, Brother Li Xuan will give us the answers on the spot, grade them immediately, and announce the results on the spot!"

"Those who are classified as A will enter the A-class Academy and can choose one technique and one Taoist scripture from the Scripture Pavilion; those who are classified as B will enter the B-class Academy and can choose one technique; those who are classified as C will receive neither reward nor punishment; and those who are classified as D will be relegated to menial tasks!"

"How could this be? Weren't you saying it wouldn't happen until a year later?"

Chu Feng was startled upon hearing this.

Only those who are family know their own situation. Even with Jingwen tutoring him, his dull mind still places him in the lower-middle tier.

If the assessment is too strict, I'm afraid I'll end up as a menial laborer...

Liang Jiu fell silent. He knew his own limitations; he might have boasted a bit in front of his fiancée, but in reality, his abilities were probably inferior to these two peasants before him...

Xiao Hongyu is usually quite serious, but at this moment she was also a little down. It's only natural to feel uneasy as the assessment approaches.

She mustered her strength and said:

"This is because there were too many geniuses recruited this year. There are two with Heavenly Spiritual Roots alone, and as many as seven with Earthly Spiritual Roots or special physiques!"

Mentioning these people, a hint of envy and jealousy appeared on Xiao Hongyu's face as she continued:

"You should know that these kinds of physiques are extremely rare in the entire cultivation world. In previous years, there were at most one or two, but this year nine of them have appeared all at once. There are also many other high-grade spiritual root physiques."

"Therefore, the sect considers this a momentous event and has decided to begin the assessment in March to select the best individuals as disciples, concentrating resources for focused training..."

That concludes the discussion.

Everyone then understood.

Chen Wen thought to himself, "So they're going to take the elite route."

How tragic it is to be born in the same era as these geniuses...

But... how fortunate it is that these geniuses were born in the same era as us!

Chen Wen quickly regained his confidence.

With my exceptional talent, there's no reason I should be inferior to them.

It doesn't matter how many geniuses you have; what matters is who survives and has the last laugh!

He then seized the opportunity to ask for more details.

However, Xiao Hongyu's knowledge was limited, and she was unable to provide further answers.

It was nearly Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

Everyone dispersed, tidied themselves up, and headed to the square for morning lessons.

On the road.

He walked side by side with Chu Feng.

Chen Wen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm, and smiled:

"Brother Chu, I looked through your gift yesterday and found it quite interesting. I like it very much. Thank you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng glanced at Chen Wen with an ambiguous look, then smiled genuinely.

"Haha, I'm glad you like it, Brother Jingwen. It was just a gift from my elders when I came here. It's nothing to mention, Brother Jingwen, you don't need to take it to heart."

"By the way, Brother Jingwen, what are your plans for this afternoon? Could you perhaps explain some key points of the Xuanwen (mystical texts) to me?"

Chu Feng smiled as he looked at Chen Wen.

Chen Wen understood. This was to tell him not to take it to heart and not to mention it again. It was to repay him for explaining the Xuanwen to him.

This put Chen Wen at ease.

He replied gently:

"Since Chu Feng has made a request, I should naturally prepare a warm welcome for Brother Chu and share everything I know without reservation!"

"Thank you..."

Chu Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute and began to speak.

Suddenly, a mocking laugh came from behind:

"Hahahaha, this is hilarious! Two peasants, one dares to teach, the other dares to learn, they're a perfect match! Hahahaha~"

The two turned around and saw Bai Zhantang. He was wearing a crooked white robe, his hair was disheveled, his eyes were arrogant, and he had a straw in his mouth.

Several henchmen following behind him also let out bursts of strange laughter.

The sound drew the attention of the other disciples who had come to attend the morning prayers, and they gathered around.

Every day is filled with tedious and boring studying from morning till night. When there's a little bit of fun, it naturally attracts people to stop and watch.

"White Strike Hall, it's you again!"

Chu Feng's gaze turned cold, and he clenched his fist, the tip of his fist faintly emitting a red light.

Bai Zhantang grinned, spat out a blade of grass with a "pfft," put his hands on his hips, stood in front of Chu Feng, and looked disdainful:

"It's your Grandpa Bai here! How about it? Want to have a go? Come and have a taste of my skills!"

Chen Wen and Chu Feng were very close, and they only felt the temperature around them suddenly rise.

He glanced at Chu Feng and immediately noticed something was wrong with his punch.

A chill ran down his spine; he knew something was wrong. This was because Bai Zhantang's daily harassment had pushed Chu Feng to his limit.

But he couldn't let Chu Feng make a move.

Putting aside the fact that this was Bai Zhantang's scheme, deliberately using himself as bait to lure Chu Feng into violating the sect rules.

Once Chu Feng makes a move, his tricks will surely be exposed.

His magic has an unknown origin, and once exposed, he will face endless scrutiny from the sect's law enforcement hall.

The sect only accepts people with impeccable backgrounds; those with dubious origins naturally meet a tragic end...

Seeing Chu Feng raise his hand to strike.

A hint of excitement and ruthlessness flashed in Bai Zhantang's eyes.

Just then, Chen Wen grabbed his arm and reminded him in a deep voice:

"Brother Chu, the sect rules must not be forgotten, calm down!"

He then turned to look at Bai Zhantang with a mocking gaze, sizing him up and down.

Bai Zhantang was already annoyed by Chen Wen's intervention, and being stared at like this only fueled his anger.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen anyone before?"

"I have seen it before."

Chen Wen nodded, then looked him over again before shaking his head and smiling slightly:

"I've never seen anything so bizarre before~"

Head tilted towards Chu Feng:

"Brother Chu, why do you think this person is dressed like that? Could it be... he thinks he's handsome?!"

Chen Wen feigned surprise, covering his mouth with his hand, widening his eyes, and putting on an incredulous expression.

Chu Feng broke out in a cold sweat after being stopped; he had almost fallen into a trap!

The village chief always reminded him, but now that the village chief is in a deep sleep, he was so careless that he almost caused a disaster.

fine......

Chu Feng looked at Chen Wen with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Upon hearing Chen Wen's words, he instantly understood that Chen Wen was doing the opposite of what was expected, treating him in the same way that Bai Zhantang did.

He immediately withdrew his hand and smoothed his hair, revealing a mocking smile in response:

"Hahaha, yes, it's good to know your own limitations. He must have his reasons for dressing like that; it seems he thinks he's very handsome..."

Hahahaha~

"He's handsome my foot, I think he's just a pervert."

Ugly people often cause trouble!

......

The crowd that gathered around were all people of similar age, and they had no guile. Upon hearing such interesting words, they immediately turned their attention to Bai Zhantang and started making a fuss.

Bai Zhantang's face immediately flushed red, and he simply started arguing with the onlookers:

"You...you're all lying, I didn't, I...I just woke up late and didn't have time to get ready..."

No one cared whether he had gotten up late or what.

They continued to discuss and ridicule based solely on their own opinions.

At this moment, Chen Wen said again:

"Brother Chu, doesn't he look like a dog?"

Upon hearing this, even Chu Feng, who was usually calm and collected, couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hahahaha~ Jing... Jingwen, you're absolutely right, just like Big Yellow from the edge of my village, that's a mangy dog, always filthy, and loves to bark and bite, hahahahaha—"

"Ha ha ha ha---"

Another burst of laughter erupted around them.

Bai Zhantang could no longer hold back. His face flushed and paled in turns, finally turning a deep reddish-brown. He pointed at Chu Feng, his lips trembling.

"You, you, you, you..."

He wanted to make a harsh statement, but the ridicule from the crowd made him feel like he was being pricked by thorns. Helpless, he had no choice but to lower his hand, slink into the crowd, and hurriedly escape.

She didn't forget to tidy her clothes and hair before leaving.

Chen Wen watched his retreating figure and couldn't help but chuckle, thinking that he would never let his image be messed up again in his life.

He then thought to himself, "Am I doing this in a roundabout way for his own good?"

The excitement subsided, and with classes about to begin, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Chu Feng bowed slightly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and a lingering fear still lingered in his clear eyes.

"Thank you so much, Jingwen, for your help. Otherwise, I would be dead today. I will remember this kindness forever!"

Chen Wen waved his hand dismissively and said indifferently:

"There's no need for this between us. Let's go, class is about to start."

"Yes, there's no need for such formalities between us!"

Chu Feng smiled knowingly, then grabbed Chen Wen and quickly headed towards the square.

...

The next ten days or so.

Chen Wen studied with Chu Feng every day, and they basically went out together, ate together, but of course, they slept separately.

As power is bestowed upon a person's world, their desires also expand with the growth of that power.

Therefore, the number of perverts is countless.

Everyone here is an eight-year-old child, so it doesn't matter.

But Chen Wenzhen feared that one day Chu Feng would say to her:

"Hey bro, you smell amazing!"

Therefore, it's important to avoid suspicion from a young age.

The results achieved during this period were remarkable.

Xuanwen's proficiency level soared to 32, reaching the Lesser Completion stage.

That's not surprising, after all, they learn new knowledge every morning and then review it with Chu Feng in the afternoon.

Finally, in the evening, she would go to the library with Chu Feng to study the classic Daoist texts together.

Proficiency increases by one to two points per day.

What truly amazed Chen Wen was the progress he made in the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

[The First Level of the Profound Yellow Heart Refining Technique: Beginner (32/100)]

In just over ten days, the score jumped from 6 to 32.

It should be noted that he obtained this method through back channels and by force.

Not to mention its shallow foundation.

This method also explains that progress is extremely difficult.

But not only did he progress rapidly, as if riding a rocket, but his understanding also became increasingly profound.

During this period, Chen Wen's temperament changed more and more noticeably.

The most direct impression is that people who come into contact with him feel very safe and secure when they are around him.

Even Xiao Hongyu couldn't resist coming to him every day to read books.

She didn't say anything, just stayed by his side and quietly read her book.

This has caused Liang Jiu to bare his teeth frequently these past few days.

Chen Wen didn't tolerate him and directly scolded him:

"What do I care if you can't keep an eye on your fiancée? She insisted on coming, what could I do?"

"If you're capable, drag her back by force; if you're not, just put up with it."

After Liang Jiu dared to communicate with Xiao Hongyu, she never showed her teeth again.

But Liang Jiu left in tears that day.

Chen Wen couldn't help but ask himself, was it because his thoughts were too cluttered and dirty?

The Dharma teachings state that the more chaotic and disordered one's thoughts are, the more nourishing they are.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Chen Wen immediately dismissed the idea.

But he had a vague suspicion that it was related to Chen Polang.

During this time, he transmitted some memories into his mind.

It was absorbed, suppressed, and pulverized by the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique as soon as it appeared.

Similarly, only the essence of some profound texts was forged.

At the same time, he also discovered that Chu Feng seemed to have practiced some kind of mental cultivation method.

The reason for saying "something" is that the state it exhibits is clearly different from one's own; it tends to accept distracting thoughts rather than eliminate them, and then guide them to dissipate naturally.

Neither method is inherently superior; it's just that this method is unsuitable for Chen Wen and more suitable for babies who haven't experienced possession.

During this time, he also figured out his own method.

Since I haven't yet embarked on the path of cultivation, I can't actively turn it on or off; it's only passively enabled. Once I embark on the path of cultivation, I'll naturally be able to actively control whether it's on or off.

As a result, he even earned a nickname during this period – the Big Eater.

One meal can feed a whole cow!

However, Chen Wen didn't care much.

Focus your attention solely on the upcoming written exam.

More and more people are getting the news now.

In the last few days, even the library was packed with people.

Most people looked worried and frowned, while only a small number of people seemed to have everything under control, and were confident and composed.

They were all last-minute attempts.

Finally, on this day, at Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

After landing on the high platform from the sky, Li Xuan began explaining the new Xuanwen as usual.

.......