The sky was not bright yet. The sun had just appeared and the sky in the east had just begun to turn white. The darkness in the sky was gradually fading, and the fragrance of the night was still lingering in the air.
On the almost empty street, there was the sound of light footsteps. The morning in the mountains was always a little humid, but Meng Chenggong did not feel the slightest bit of cold. His blood was boiling. His face was flushed red as he ran towards the Martial Arts Hall.
"I have been cultivating hard these past few days, spending two primeval stones. I did not sleep last night and finally successfully refined the Green Light Gu. I have top-grade talent and I'm so hardworking. No one can be faster than me, no one! Father, Mother, I told you that I wouldn't disappoint you.”When he thought about how happy his parents were when he told them the good news, Meng Chenggong felt a burst of heartfelt joy and pride.
"Just wait and see. Those people who once looked down on me, and my younger brother. From today onwards, I'll make you all look at me in a different light!”The more Meng Chenggong thought about it, the more excited he became. He couldn't help but clench his fists and walk faster. He arrived at the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall.
When the guards of the Martial Arts Hall saw him, they felt strange and asked him,"Mm, Meng Fanchen, why are you back?”
"Why? Did little brother just come here?”When Meng Chenggong heard this, he couldn't help but look surprised and confused. "Let's not care about this for now!" He had never expected Meng Fanchen to obtain first place. Shaking his head, he cupped his hands and said proudly," Brothers, I'm not Meng Fanchen. I'm Meng Chenggong. I've already successfully refined my Life's Origin Parasite. I'm here to receive the first place reward.”
"You are dreaming of success? You two brothers look too alike. No wonder the elder mistook you for someone else.”The guard on the right widened his eyes and shouted.
The guard on the left shook his head and said," You're a step too late. Just last night, your brother Meng Fanchen had already met the elder and received the first place reward.”
"My younger brother!" Meng Chenggong's eyes widened and he cried out," Wait, you said he got first place?”How was this possible? Wasn't his younger brother only middle-grade? Getting first place? Are you kidding me?
"It's true. Why would we joke about this?”Seeing that Meng Chenggong did not believe him, the guard was a little unhappy.
"This matter has already been confirmed by the Martial Arts Hall's Elder. The rankings would be released later. Why, didn't your brother tell you?”Another guard added.
Meng Chenggong was dumbfounded and stood at the door. The reality was too different from what he had expected. He didn't even know what had happened. In Meng Chenggong's heart, there were a few fake enemies. The two most threatening ones were Mo Bei and Chi Cheng.
These two people were both high-grade aptitude, and behind them were the two largest forces in the sect. Their grandfathers were also elders in power, and they had sufficient primeval stones. Meng Chenggong was mentally prepared if these two people were to get first place before him. Although he would be disappointed, he could still accept it. But now, the one who won first place wasn't Mo Bei or Chi Cheng. It wasn't even any of the opponents he imagined in his heart. It was Meng Fanchen, his younger brother!
That middle-grade talent!
The person who had been decadent since the day he enlightened his Apertures!
The person who slept soundly in class all day!
The person who was drunk and stayed out all night!
The person who bullied Little Red, slapped him twice, and even cheated him of all his primeval stones!
The person who had always suppressed him in the past, like a shadow entrenched in his heart!
"How did this happen? This is impossible!" For a moment, Meng Chenggong roared in his heart," I work so hard, but he gets drunk all day. In the end, he gets first place. Is there any justice in this world?" Why? Why?"
The sun rose from the east, birds chirped, and the spring swept across Qingcheng Mountain. Meng Chenggong was basking in the warm sunlight, but he slowly lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and looked at his lonely shadow on the ground. The hot-blooded feelings in his heart were like a deflated balloon. There was not much left. What replaced it were doubts, resentment, confusion, unwillingness, fear, and other complicated feelings.
As time passed, the sun rose higher and higher. A new ranking board was posted on the Martial Arts Hall's announcement wall. There were only two names on the board, Meng Fanchen and Meng Chenggong. With the appearance of this ranking, the news gradually spread. After receiving the Gu worms, the youths who had been holed up at home refining Gu heard this news and went into an uproar.
"How could this be!"
"If Meng Cheng was ranked first, I would still believe it. But Meng Fanchen, isn't he a middle-grade talent?”
"Is there a mistake? Meng Chenggong, who has top-grade talent, actually lost to Meng Fanchen, who has middle-grade talent. Is this a fantasy?”
In Elder Mo's house, the courtyard was filled with greenery and the fragrance of tea was wafting in the air. Mo Chen, one of the elders in power in Qingcheng Monastery, was sitting in front of his desk, looking at the spring scenery outside the window as he leisurely drank his tea."Mo Bei hasn't continued refining Gu?”The butler standing at the side quickly replied,"Ever since I heard the news about Meng Fanchen in the morning, Young Master Mo Bei seemed to have suffered a huge blow and was no longer in the mood to continue refining the Green Light Gu. Speaking of which, it was really a pity that Young Master Mo Bei was just a little bit away from success. Actually, if Meng Cheng had successfully gotten first place, it would have been fine. However, it had to be that middle-grade Meng Fanchen. So it was no wonder that Young Master Mo Bei lost interest.”
"Humph! Don't try to excuse him." Mo Chen snorted coldly, his expression was serious and his tone was firm," Gu Master's cultivation is difficult, what is this small setback? Meng Fanchen was only a middle-grade talent. The reason why he could get first place was probably because of luck. The Green Light Gu he chose had a weak will, which was why he was able to get there first. If Mo Bei couldn't see through this and couldn't even endure this little setback, then how could he control our Mo Family in the future, how could he contend with the Chi Family? No one was allowed to persuade him. Let him think about it carefully!”
"Yes, Master." The butler did not dare to refute.
Almost at the same time, in the Chi family.
" Sigh, Meng Fanchen…" Elder Chi Lian let out a long sigh. He frowned and thought for a moment before waving his hands."Men, call Young Master Chi Cheng in.”
After a while, Chi Cheng walked into the room with a disappointed expression and bowed."Grandson greets grandfather."
"It seems that you already know about this news.”Chi Lian stared at her only grandson and said gently," I called you here to prevent you from being affected by this matter. Refining vital Gu depended on one's aptitude and the Gu worm.””Meng Fanchen only had a middle-grade aptitude, but he was able to obtain first place this time. This means that the Gu worm he chose is much weaker than the Green Light Gu in your hands. This was pure luck. Therefore, grandson, don't be discouraged and disappointed. This is nothing. "He only has middle-grade talent. Although he's the same as you, the resources he provides are not as sufficient as yours. The road to advancement will also be more difficult than yours. Believe in grandfather, you will soon surpass him.”
"So, let go of this insignificant matter. Meng Fanchen isn't your strong opponent, and he isn't worthy of being called your strong opponent. Your real strong enemy is Meng Chenggong, who has top-grade talent, and Mo Bei of the Mo family. Do you understand?"
"Yes, thank you for your guidance, grandfather. I understand. Grandson will go down now and continue refining Gu!”The disappointment on Chi Cheng's face disappeared, and was replaced by a high-spirited fighting spirit.
"Yes." Chi Lian nodded in satisfaction and smiled kindly." Good grandson, although your true talent is only middle-grade, you can rest assured that I will fully support you." Later, grandpa will use the aura of a Rank three Gu worm to suppress the will of the Green Light Gu and help you refine this Gu!”
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