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"How have you been lately, Wei Chen? Song Qingshan hasn't been bothering you, has he?" It was Wei Rou.
"Nothing much. Why are you here so early, Sister Wei Rou?" Wei Chen didn't mention his issues with Song Qingshan to Wei Rou, as it would only add to her worries.
"It's good that you're fine. I've had some matters to attend to and couldn't come see you," Wei Rou said, looking troubled.
"Did you receive news from your family?"
"Yes, Elder Yunyun has agreed to Elder Song's proposal within the Cloud Spirit Sect. I was called to the Alchemist's Chamber to help and didn't have the chance to come out and see you."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen immediately understood everything.
Song Qingshan thought he was dead and didn't want Wei Rou to know for a while; after all, it would be too easy for her to suspect him. After half a month of being "dead," Wei Chen had gone completely off the radar. If Wei Rou came looking for him now, she wouldn't find anything, and Song Qingshan could shift the blame.
"Fortunately, that Black Lotus saved my life; otherwise, Sister Wei Rou would never see me again. That scoundrel Song Qingshan has become a eunuch but still continues with his proposal—it's truly despicable!"
Wei Chen thought for a moment before reluctantly asking, "Is there a wedding date set?"
"In six months, after the Inner Sect Disciples Competition," Wei Rou said. She didn't want to upset Wei Chen but felt she had to be honest. She looked at him with concern, fearing he might do something reckless.
Wei Chen remained surprisingly calm.
"Song Qingshan is not worthy of marrying you."
"I don't want to marry that scum either, but with the pressure from my family and the Cloud Spirit Sect, I have no say in this matter," Wei Rou said, her eyes reddening.
Wei Chen scoffed. "What does your family matter? What does the Cloud Spirit Sect matter? Sister Wei Rou, just take care of yourself; I'll handle the rest."
"You'll handle it?" Wei Rou smiled bitterly and shook her head. "Wei Chen, stop worrying so much. As long as you can pass the external disciple selection this time, I'll be satisfied."
Wei Chen smiled but offered no explanation. "Sister Wei Rou, you should go back now. Don't let anyone know that you saw me today. I won't let you down in this external disciple selection."
"There's something strange about Wei Chen today... Oh well, let's leave it to fate." With doubts in her mind, Wei Rou returned to Cloud Spirit Sect Master Peak.
After Weirou left, Wei Chen pondered for a moment and thought, "Half a year is not a short time."
Half a month later, the selection of outer disciples at Cloud Spirit Sect began.
The hierarchy within Cloud Spirit Sect was strict, with a significant disparity in treatment between Registered Disciples and outer disciples.
Becoming an outer disciple truly meant being part of Cloud Spirit Sect, granting one a certain status within Sui Kingdom.
The number of outer disciples at Cloud Spirit Sect was less than five thousand, merely one-tenth of the Registered Disciples.
The selection of outer disciples was a major event for Cloud Spirit Sect. Even the usually reclusive elders appeared, observing the scene in the square from atop Cloud Spirit Tower.
If any promising candidates emerged, competition would arise among the elders.
In the wide square paved with bluestone slabs, five testing stations were set up. Most Registered Disciples stood nearby, watching with envy and disdain at those waiting in line for their tests.
Typically, those brave enough to queue for testing were those who had condensed the Spirit of the Heroic Soul, making them worthy of admiration. However, there were also some who attempted to cheat their way through; such individuals were not uncommon.
"Look over there, isn't that Wei Chen?" A sharp mocking voice rang out.
A few Registered Disciples stood not far away, sneering at Wei Chen.
"Hehe, that kid, has he really condensed the Spirit of the Heroic Soul? I heard his sister offered herself to Song Qingshan to get a Soul Nourishing Pill. Wei Chen didn’t even appreciate it and returned the Soul Nourishing Pill to Song Qingshan. Without that pill, he could never have condensed the Spirit of the Heroic Soul."
Another Registered Disciple, well-informed, chimed in as several gossipers gathered around, asking in unison, "Is that true? Wei Chen's sister Weirou is also an Inner Sect Disciple and qualified to receive a Soul Nourishing Pill without needing to sacrifice her body, right?"
"Yeah, Sister Weirou is the second beauty of Cloud Spirit Sect. Could it be that she really fell for Song Qingshan's tricks?"
The Registered Disciple chuckled maliciously and explained, "It must be true. Think about it; Song Qingshan's grandfather is an Elder Alchemist. Whether or not Weirou gets a Soul Nourishing Pill is just a matter of his word. What Song Qingshan did was indeed unscrupulous but also quite clever."
"Just imagining Weirou's delicate figure makes my heart race; Song Qingshan is so lucky!"
"If I could spend just one moment with Sister Weirou, I would be willing to leave Cloud Spirit Sect!"
"Ha, just you?" The well-informed Registered Disciple scoffed at the few people around him and said, "Let me tell you, in six months, Song Qingshan and Weirou will be getting married under the auspices of the Cloud Spirit Sect. You can only dream about it."
The crowd groaned in despair.
"Hey, Wei Chen, you've been at the Cloud Spirit Sect for six years and still haven't condensed the Spirit of the Heroic Soul. Are you trying to pull a fast one this time?"
"Haha, your sister has sacrificed so much for you. If she had refined that Soul Nourishing Pill, you might still have hope. But here you are, lining up to continue embarrassing your sister?"
A few Registered Disciples who had always been at odds with Wei Chen openly mocked him.
Wei Chen's expression remained calm; he ignored them as if they were just barking dogs.
"You all seem to have forgotten something. Wei Chen and Weirou are not actually siblings! Hahaha! Sister Weirou's feelings for Wei Chen have already surpassed those of ordinary siblings!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen could no longer maintain his composure.
He turned to look at the speaker, Wang Cai, who held considerable authority among the Registered Disciples and had good relations with many outer disciples and even some Inner Sect Disciples. He was well-informed.
Wei Chen had previously clashed with Wang Cai over some verbal disputes when entering and exiting the Cloud Spirit Sect; they had never gotten along.
In Sui Kingdom, the Wang Family and the Wei Family were also on opposing sides.
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