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Regarding the so-called curiosity of Nangong Tuo, Ouyang Zixin naturally had no idea, as she had already spoken openly with Madam Ouyang. At this moment, she settled down to wait for her turn in the Mystical Energy Test.
Although there were many participants, the process moved quickly. After all, it was not a complicated affair; each person only needed to walk through a sort of archway at the Stone Steps in front of the mountain gate. This archway would display different colors based on each individual's unique qualities, thereby indicating their talent in the realm of Mysterious Energy.
Those suited for summoning would see purple, those suited for control would see blue, and those suited for physical training would naturally see orange.
The more dazzling the color, the better the potential talent. Conversely, if the color was dull or if there was no reaction from the archway, it indicated that the tester had average talent or even lacked any aptitude for cultivating Mysterious Energy.
Inside the carriage, Ouyang Zixin closed her eyes and rested, feeling a sense of tranquility.
What is meant to come will come...
“Xin'er, it's almost your turn; let's go,” came Ouyang Hao's voice from outside the carriage.
Opening her eyes, a fleeting glimmer of an unknown light shone in Ouyang Zixin's gaze, disappearing almost instantly and leaving others unable to discern it clearly.
“Mother, will you wait for me in the carriage?” Looking at Madam Ouyang's handkerchief that was nearly twisted to shreds, Ouyang Zixin smiled and coaxed, “It's just a stone gate; there's nothing much to see. If you go out, who knows if people will be watching my test or admiring you, such a rare beauty...”
Madam Ouyang was indeed nervous and did not notice her daughter's teasing; her face was pale as she silently nodded.
After calming Madam Ouyang down, Ouyang Zixin lifted the curtain and elegantly stepped down from the carriage. The small figure straightened her back and walked steadily with each step, showcasing the demeanor of a legitimate daughter, completely uncharacteristic of a five-year-old child.
Such a sight made Ouyang Hao momentarily lose his focus. He quickly turned to exchange a glance with his wife; both their eyes were filled with pride and admiration.
Soon enough, accompanied by Ouyang Hao, Ouyang Zixin arrived at the mountain gate. This was her first appearance in an informal public setting. Without Ouyang Hao by her side, it was unlikely anyone would recognize her as the intriguing Legitimate Young Lady from Xuan Shi Mansion.
Ignoring the whispers around her, Ouyang Zixin was unfazed. Although she disliked being observed like an animal, she felt powerless to stop it. So let them look as much as they wanted.
It wouldn't cost her anything...
“Hahaha! So focused on hearing about the famous young lady from Xuan Shi Mansion that our curiosity has made us overlook that no matter how mysterious she is, she's only five years old—a mere child...” Nangong Tuo remarked while watching Ouyang Zixin approach the mountain gate from a distance, unable to resist self-mockery.
Curiosity truly killed the cat.
"This girl, not bad."
Uh...
"I mean, stop pretending. She's just a five-year-old child. What do you see in her that makes her 'not bad'? How come I didn't notice anything?" Hmph, Nangong Tuo didn't believe he could see anything special. If she was 'not bad,' it would be better to wait for the test results before making any judgments.
"Hey, I'm asking you a question. Are you even listening..." Nangong Tuo continued to press on, but unfortunately, no one answered.
The Stone Steps at Solitary Mountain's entrance weren't very high; the archway was positioned roughly in the middle. After climbing a dozen or so Stone Steps, one would reach the archway.
Ouyang Zixin arrived at the mountain gate and did not pause at all. She slightly nodded to Ouyang Hao and then lifted her foot to ascend the steps.
Although Ouyang Zixin, as the only Legitimate Daughter of the National Protector's Mystic Master Manor, attracted attention, she was still a girl. Attracting attention was one thing; however, there were not many who genuinely cared about her test results. On the other hand, there were quite a few people who approached Ouyang Hao to chat.
However, Ouyang Hao felt dissatisfied with those who were pulling him into idle chatter. They didn't care, but he did—after all, she was his only daughter. Though he felt displeased inside, he couldn't show it on his face and could only distract himself while keeping an eye on his daughter on the Stone Steps.
The Stone Steps weren't high, and soon Ouyang Zixin reached the archway. The archway looked quite ordinary; it was hard to tell what material it was made of. At first glance, it appeared dark and unremarkable—what exactly was it that tested Mysterious Energy?
After a brief examination, Ouyang Zixin walked toward the archway. Once she passed through it, everything would be over.
"Hey, did you see what color it was?"
"I didn't catch it clearly; how about you? Did you see what color it was?"
...
No color! The archway showed no reaction at all!
Ouyang Hao painfully closed his eyes. Although he could somewhat guess this result, seeing it happen right before him felt like being cut by a knife. Xin'er!
"No color? Hahaha, really no color! It's not that I misread it." Nangong Tuo laughed gleefully. Fortunately, he was at a distance; otherwise, Ouyang Xuan might have impulsively taken him down out of concern for his beloved daughter.
"So this is what you meant by 'this girl is not bad'? Hahaha! No color means what? Who would have thought you could misjudge like this..."
Nangong Tuo wasn't mocking Ouyang Zixin; he didn't care whether she had a talent for Mysterious Energy or not and certainly wouldn't kick a five-year-old girl when she was down. He was laughing at the earlier remark: "This girl is not bad."
Just a moment ago, he was acting all mysterious, and now look at him? It's simply a slap in the face! The guard was embarrassed by his own words and the test results from Ouyang Zixin, while Nangong Tuo felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
The man disguised as a guard remained silent, his eyes slightly narrowed, following Ouyang Zixin's movements as she slowly made her way from the archway down to the foot of the mountain, seemingly captivated by her presence, ignoring the commotion from Nangong Tuo beside him.
At this moment, Ouyang Zixin showed no signs of defeat, as if the person who had just walked through the archway without any reaction was someone else entirely. Her expression was calm, and there was even a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth.
Ouyang Hao felt uneasy in his heart, but seeing his daughter face everyone's scrutiny and discussions so calmly brought him some comfort.
Xin'er has always been so understanding. It really isn't fair for her.
This high-ranking and powerful Master Xuan of the Ouyang family was now actually hoping that fate could be a bit more just, at least fairer to his daughter.
Unfortunately, heaven did not hear his plea.
“Father, let's go back. Mother is still waiting for us,” Ouyang Zixin said as she bowed slightly to everyone, signaling her farewell.
In the carriage, Madam Ouyang was anxious, occasionally lifting the curtain to glance toward the mountain gate. Unfortunately, she was too far away and had poor eyesight, unable to see anything clearly.
Once back in the carriage, neither father nor daughter mentioned the test results. Madam Ouyang understood what this silence meant. The family of three rode back to the city as if today had merely been a casual outing…
After that day, everything was calm within Xuan Shi Mansion, but in the capital and throughout the Exiled Nation, discussions about the Mystical Energy Test coinciding with the once-in-a-century Fortune Day were rampant…
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