Chapter 102: Asking the Pearl
The object used by Xunfeng Temple to test aptitude is called the Dao Bead.
Among them, a wisp of breath from the five genera and five insects is intercepted.
As long as a person with the genus Ginseng touches the Dao Bead and their breaths collude, there will be immediate results.
This item is not very precious, but it requires several special restrictions when refining it, and the success rate is quite low. Therefore, only the sect is willing to do such a thankless task.
However, you get what you pay for, and the qualifications measured by the Wenwen Pearl are undoubtedly much more accurate than those measured by Taoist disciples using their own true energy. This is why Xiuyuan hopes that Li Yan will try again.
He worked so hard to become a son, and pitied the hearts of all parents in the world.
It's nothing more than worry and misunderstanding of a certain child's qualifications.
After some polite exchanges with Taoist Qingyuan, Li Yan took out something from his bag, which was the Taoist Bead.
The stone beads, which are the size of chickens, give people a dusty and inconspicuous look throughout.
If Li Yan hadn't been prepared carefully, no one would have believed that the famous Daozhu would have grown into such a shabby appearance.
"Jun'er, Yun'er, come here quickly and let Uncle Shi test your qualifications."
Xu Xiuyuan waved to the children. Two children, who looked to be only six or seven years old, threw themselves into their father's arms with small grins on their faces.
"The three sons are Lingjun, and the fifth daughter is Lingyun. I'm annoying fellow Taoist!"
After rubbing the heads of the two children, Xu Xiuyuan gently pushed the woman towards Li Yan.
Monks rarely have any prejudice against men being superior to women.
In their eyes, they have no talent for cultivation, and it doesn't matter whether they are male or female. After all, they are just ordinary people.
"It doesn't matter."
Li Yan chuckled lightly, leaned down and handed the Daozhu to them.
"Which of you will test your qualifications first?"
The brother and sister looked at each other, and the little boy who looked taller and stronger stood up.
"I'm the elder brother and I'll come first."
After saying that, Xu Lingjun put his hand on the question bead.
One breath, two breaths, three breaths...
Everyone held their breath, not daring to make any sound for fear of disturbing the test.
Finally, a warm white light rose from the surface of the stone bead, and the originally gray stone actually had a warm jade texture.
As if he had taken a reassuring pill, Xu Xiuyuan's heart was half relieved immediately.
"Congratulations, Brother Dao, your son is indeed qualified."
Taking the Wenwen Pearl from Xu Lingjun's hand, Li Yan smiled and reported the good news to Xu Xiuyuan.
"Hahahaha, it's easy to say, easy to say, Yun'er, you should try it quickly."
Although he felt vaguely confident in his heart, Xu Xiuyuan couldn't hide the smile on his face.
He picked up his son with all his strength and urged Xu Lingyun beside him impatiently.
The girl's soft and tender hands rested on the stone bead. The time it took for the stone bead to light up this time was several breaths slower than before, and the fluorescence it emitted was much weaker than that of Xu Lingjun.
After all, she was qualified. Li Yan clearly saw that a beautiful woman standing in the crowd breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but smile.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
Xu Xiuyuan was even more happy.
Although the children of monks are more likely to have qualifications than ordinary people, this is just a rule of thumb in the spiritual world.
Xu Xiuyuan lived for most of his life, but it was not uncommon for him to end up in a lonely cultivating family due to a lack of qualified disciples.
Not to mention, among the people who came to the door with the jade talisman of ascending to immortality these days, only two were brought by monks. What's more, they didn't even know that there was a Taoist disciple in their family, so they came to the door with the jade talisman.
Come try your luck.
It is no surprise to Xu Xiuyuan that two of his nine children have qualifications.
"Since you're all here, why don't you let me take the place of Brother Taoist and the other young masters to have their qualifications tested one by one."
A sheep is being driven, and a group of sheep is being driven.
Anyway, he was not lacking in this skill. Li Yan was a good person and did it to the end, and tested the qualifications of the other descendants of Taoist Qingyuan again.
It's just that the result is no different from before.
Except for the two people before, no one can make the question beads light up.
Xu Xiuyuan also expected this result.
After holding the children's hands and giving instructions again, Xu Xiuyuan asked the concubines to take the children back.
"It's a joke for fellow Taoists."
After seeing off all the family members, Taoist Qingyuan blushed and cupped his hands towards Li Yan.
Xu Lingjun's biological mother is okay, she has a son and a daughter, and she seems to be quite favored by the old man.
Although I was a little happy when I heard that my son had a talent, I didn't feel out of place.
Only Xu Lingyun's biological mother only gave birth to this one daughter. In the past, she was ridiculed by other sisters. Now she suddenly knew that Xu Lingyun was qualified, and she was elated and beaming with joy.
There were many guns and sticks in the words. If Xu Xiuyuan, the head of the family, was not present, several beautiful women would have to tear them apart.
"Haha, in comparison, that jade talisman is what Taoist brother should be more worried about!"
Li Yan didn't want to talk too much about the other party's family affairs, but only vaguely mentioned another more important matter.
"This is natural, and I don't hide it from fellow Taoists."
Xu Xiuyuan looked around and saw that there was no one around, then he said with relief.
"I have secretly tested the aptitudes of the father and son of the Bai family. The father and son are both mortal bodies, and there is absolutely no possibility of cultivation."
"Besides, the Bai family has been in decline for more than ten years. The old man even contracted the gambling disease. Over the past few years, he owed a lot of foreign debt. I paid off the gambling debt for him and promised him ten thousand taels of silver. I couldn't help it. They are not moved."
Xu Xiuyuan had obviously checked out all the details of the guests and seemed quite confident.
"Then I will first wish Brother Dao that all your wishes will come true."
Since the other party is already prepared, Li Yan does not need to remind him again.
"Let's not mention this. The Immortal Ascension Conference only happens once every five years. Good things like this don't happen every year. I would like to take my Taoist friends to a good place."
Unexpectedly, Xu Xiuyuan changed the subject and smiled mysteriously at Li Yan.
"Oh, Brother Dao, this caught my attention."
Li Yan was also very interested.
"Fellow Taoist, do you know how many casual cultivators there are in the world? They lack the resources for cultivation on weekdays, and there are not many markets in Yong Kingdom. The only thing that can bring them together is the annual Immortal Ascension Conference."
Seeing Li Yan's confusion, Xu Xiuyuan immediately wanted to be a teacher.
"Every time before and after the Immortal Ascension Conference, many monks would gather in one place to exchange ideas. Over time, an unwritten rule was born. The Taoist disciples responsible for co-organizing the Immortal Ascension Conference are also qualified to run another one in the city. A temporary market."
"This year's Immortal Ascension Conference will be held at Qingyang Temple. Naturally, I will run that market. Fellow Taoists, you should go and see the excitement. You must know that there are many good things in the hands of casual cultivators!"
Having said that, Xu Xiuyuan extended an invitation to Li Yan enthusiastically.
"I would rather be respectful than obey my orders."
Chapter completed!