Chapter 5 – The Return
In the end, none of the 11 young men passed the test. Only one young girl managed to reach Wang Lin.
On that day, all the young men who failed the exam were sent back to the foot of the mountain. The disciples of the Heng Yue Sect took them home one by one. The one who came to pick up Wang Lin was the same young man who picked him up. Behind him were Wang Zhuo and Wang Hao.
The young man clasped his hand and said, “Brother Wang Zhuo, congratulations on becoming Uncle Master’s disciple. Your future is bright.”
Wang Zhuo’s face showed a smug expression. He said proudly, “That’s only natural. Master said that after I finish taking care of my mundane affairs at home, he’ll teach me cultivation techniques upon my return.”
Wang Hao raised his head and added beside him, “I’ve always looked down on your arrogance. So what if you have a teacher? I’ll be able to learn how to refine immortal pills.”
Wang Zhuo glared at Wang Hao, then turned his gaze to Wang Lin, who was standing there silently. He smiled and said, “Tie Zhu, how is it? I told you before that you have no ability, but you and your father wouldn’t believe it. Now we know the result.”
Tie Zhu raised his head, glanced at Wang Zhuo briefly, and said, “Sir, my parents are waiting for me at home. Please take me home as soon as possible.”
Wang Zhuo saw that Wang Lin dared to ignore him and sneered. “You country bumpkin, you’d be better off being a carpenter in a small village for the rest of your life, like your father.”
The young immortal smiled faintly as he looked at the three young men before him, but didn’t say a word. He waved his sleeve and carried the three of them as they disappeared from the Heng Yue Sect mountain.
Comparing this flight with the previous one, Wang Lin’s mood was like heaven and earth. Before, he was full of hope, but now, he was full of despair.
A moment later, the Wang Clan mansion came into view. Wang Lin opened his eyes. From a distance, he could see the clan mansion lit up in a festive atmosphere. The banquet tables were far more numerous than when his father had hosted feasts in the village. The tables covered almost the entire courtyard.
The entire Wang family was present. Even those who had gone out to buy wood had returned. The celebration was lively, filled with drinks and conversation.
The leaders of the banquet were Wang Tianshui’s elder brother, Wang Tianshui, and Wang Tianshui’s third brother. All the relatives surrounded the three of them to congratulate them. The atmosphere was very festive.
Their eyes were full of envy, but their mouths were full of flattery. Especially towards Wang Lin’s father, who couldn’t help but recall the sorrows from his past.
Wang Lin’s sixth uncle exclaimed, “Second brother, this time your son will definitely be selected. After this, you won’t have to be a carpenter anymore. Anyone who sees you will have no choice but to call you elder.”
Wang Tianshui’s fifth uncle said, “Lao Er, I knew long ago that your life wouldn’t be normal. You dedicated your life to Tie Zhu. Now that he’s about to become an immortal, you as his father must be extraordinary.”
“Second brother, this time your son Tie Zhu and my son will be selected. We brothers haven’t seen each other for 10 years. This time, we must drink together, no matter what!” said Wang Hao’s father, holding out wine glasses. He was also Wang Tianshui’s third brother.
Tie Zhu’s father looked at all the relatives who had once looked down on him. All the sadness from his past was erased. However, he couldn’t help but feel like a heavy stone was weighing down on his heart.
“Tie Zhu, you must be chosen!”
“Second Sister-in-law, your marriage to my second brother has brought you good fortune this time. With Tie Zhu as your son, who in the surrounding area doesn’t know you?”
“Second Sister-in-law, your son Tie Zhu is more talented than mine. Since childhood, Tie Zhu has been very intelligent.”
“Tie Zhu’s mother, even though we’re part of the same family, many of our blood relatives are married these days. My daughter isn’t married yet, and she’s about the same age as Tie Zhu. Tie Zhu is handsome, and I like him. Why don’t we just marry into our families?” Like Tie Zhu’s father, his mother was surrounded by a group of sisters chatting enthusiastically beside her.
Wang Zhao’s father appeared indifferent the entire time. He secretly wished that God would come and deliver the news that Tie Zhu wasn’t selected, so he could see his second brother’s reaction to it.
While thinking about that, he laughed and saluted the brother next to him who was praising his son.
The atmosphere became lively and lively. At that moment, a sword of light appeared and landed in the courtyard. Four people accompanied it.
The atmosphere immediately became silent. Not a single member of the Wang family dared to say a word.
The Heng Yue Sect disciple swept his gaze across the area and silently sighed. He remembered the time when he was selected as a Heng Yue Sect disciple. His hometown had also celebrated like this. He suddenly looked at Wang Lin with pity. He knew that what this young man was about to experience was not something a young man could endure.
“He has a cruel path ahead of him…” The disciple shook his head and left with the light sword.
“Immortal practitioners should not have worldly desires, just take care of what you need to take care of, I will pick you up in three days.” His voice echoed from afar.
When Wang Zhuo’s father saw the god leaving, he immediately ran to his son and asked, “Did God Hui Bing take you as his disciple?”
Wang Zhuo said with a face full of pride and arrogance, “Of course. Master said that in ten years I will be able to become the head of the Heng Yue Sect Disciples.”
Wang Zhuo’s father was overjoyed. He patted his son’s shoulder firmly and laughed. “Good, Wang Zhuo, you will be an immortal in the future! Our Wang family will have an immortal!”
Wang Hao’s father also showed a worried expression as he looked at Wang Hao. Just as he was about to ask, Wang Hao sighed and said, “Father, there’s no need to ask. Your son is already a disciple of the Heng Yue Sect.”
Wang Hao’s father was overjoyed. He picked up his cup and drank enthusiastically. Wang Zhuo looked disgusted. He said in a contemptuous tone: “Third Uncle, you gave birth to a good son. He has made the Wang Family lose a lot of face. In front of everyone, he flattered the immortal and then, only by relying on bribes, he was able to become a servant.”
Wang Hao raised his eyebrows and said, “I’m happy, so what? In the future, let’s see who has the stronger cultivation technique, and then we’ll see who has lost the family’s face.”
Tie Zhu’s father saw his son’s distressed expression, causing his body to shiver. He had a bad feeling.
“Tie Zhu, how are you?” Tie Zhu’s mother asked hopefully.