Chapter 124

Chapter 124

He pretended to shake his head with an air of reluctance.

"This might involve sect regulations, so it’s really not convenient for me to disclose."

Hearing the tone in the other’s voice, Chen Chaoxi immediately took out ten gold coins from his storage bag and handed them over.

"I’m new here and afraid of breaking any rules. I’d appreciate your guidance, brother."

Seeing this, the young man discreetly pocketed the gold coins, then pulled Chen Chaoxi aside and whispered, "The overseer of this trial is Elder Bai of the sect. He has a fiery temper and doesn’t tolerate any nonsense, but deep down, he’s very kind-hearted."

"Once you pass through that gate, everything you do will be seen by Elder Bai through the thousand-mile mirror. You’d better be careful."

After hearing this, Chen Chaoxi felt reassured.

He gave the young man a grateful smile and then strode confidently toward the stone gate.

Meanwhile, 5 kilometers away at the Tai Xu Sect’s entrance, an elderly man with white hair and beard had clearly overheard their entire conversation.

He stomped his feet in anger!

"What a scheming opportunist! The world is rotten precisely because of people like him, ruining everything with their underhanded ways. Inferior!"

The old man grabbed a large brush and angrily scribbled a mark in a small notebook!

On the road, Chen Chaoxi, seemingly unaware, continued pondering the young man’s words, thinking about how to proceed.

After walking for a while, a heavy rain suddenly began to fall.

Strangely, the rain seemed to carry some kind of poison, causing his HP to drop rapidly.

Panicked, he hurriedly ran for cover.

Luckily, he didn’t have to go far before a dilapidated Taoist temple came into view.

He quickly ducked inside.

Inside the temple, there were five or six people of varying ages, all dressed in tattered rags like beggars.

Their bodies were emaciated, each holding a broken bowl, lying on piles of straw with their eyes closed, resting.

The moment Chen Chaoxi entered, they all opened their eyes at once, a sharp glint flashing in their eyes.

Without a word, they extended their broken bowls and began pleading, "Please, kind sir, have pity on this old beggar! Give us something to eat!"

"Yes, sir, please spare us some mercy!"

Chen Chaoxi’s gaze flickered.

These beggars were likely part of the trial.

Was this a test of his compassion?

After a moment’s thought, he took out a handful of fresh fruits from his belongings and tossed them into the beggars’ bowls.

Feeling it wasn’t enough, he then pulled out over a dozen gold coins and distributed them one by one.

At the sect entrance, Elder Bai, watching through the thousand-mile mirror, was once again fuming, his beard bristling with rage.

"What hypocrisy! He’s clearly putting on a show for me!"

"But has he even considered—what kind of beggars would wander into such a remote place in the wilderness? And to give away so much money? Doesn’t he know the saying, ‘Don’t flaunt your wealth’?"

"Worse yet, even if they were real beggars, handing out that much money would only lead to infighting and bloodshed once he leaves. Another tragedy in the making!"

"Poor evaluation!"

...

Just as Chen Chaoxi was undergoing his trial, Qin Han also arrived at the sixth challenge island.

"Congratulations on passing the fifth challenge. Points +1000."

Glancing at the points ranking, Qin Han remained silent and swiftly headed deeper into the island.

The next trial was of utmost importance.

This is not just a simple Nobility Rank Trial. If one can gain the complete approval of the examiner, they will obtain an immense opportunity, benefiting endlessly in the future!

Steeling his heart, he walked inward and, just like Chen Chaoxi, encountered a young man.

"Finally, I’ve met a newcomer seeking to join the sect. Please follow me."

The young man led Qin Han to the stone gate, similarly making him traverse a distance of 5 kilometers to reach the mountain gate and complete the trial.

Upon hearing this, Qin Han shook his head.

"Apologies, but I have no intention of joining your sect. I came here to take the pass trial."

The young man replied, "Then you’ve come to the right place. The sect entry trial is the same as the pass trial."

"So that’s how it is. Thank you for clarifying!"

Qin Han cupped his fists toward the young man, then strode confidently into the stone gate without arrogance or humility.

Yet the moment he took his first step forward, the young man called out to stop him.