The deer youth was the first to draw his bow and shoot. Three times, he effortlessly avoided obstacles and struck the distant target with pinpoint accuracy. ——To Ah Jun, this was nothing short of perfection—his brother-in-law might have been left sighing in awe... It was hard to believe this young man before him could be so formidable. Though feeling inferior, he was deeply moved.
After completing the trial archery, the young deer-man stood with his bow in hand, smiling at Ah Jun before gesturing for him to begin the challenge. He explained that this competition differed from ordinary archery contests—not merely testing technical skills... For the third attempt, only those with exceptionally pure hearts could succeed. Otherwise, even seasoned archers like the current champion would find it impossible to achieve success.
Hearing this, Ah Jun was a little nervous. Fortunately, he was still confident about his archery skills, but even the challenge that even a good archer could not complete, what kind of challenge was it... He couldnt help feeling anxious.
In the first two attempts, the deer boy kept holding the bow and stared at Ah Juns performance with a slight smile, looking satisfied with the boys archery skills —— However, after the second success, the deer boys smile suddenly turned serious.
He began to remind the child of what to pay attention to next. Since Ah Jun had successfully passed the previous test, he had entered the third level —— The deer boy once again carefully checked whether there was any lie in his previous answer, even a little bit. Ah Jun shook his head firmly.
Then, he reminded Ah Jun that if he had any concealment, he would not only fail the trial but also be in danger. He suggested that he should consider whether to give up this experience —— But Ah Jun still shook his head calmly and affirmed his determination to continue the challenge.
The young man gradually tightened his bow, pressing the arrow firmly with his other hand. His expression suddenly became serious, his brow furrowed, and the central forehead mark began to flicker. The boy stood by, watching his performance——. Looking at him, he seemed even more nervous than Ah俊...
Suddenly, the nine-colored deer also ran to the middle of the two. He turned his head and looked at the boy, then accompanied Ah Jun to start the final trial, which eased the strange atmosphere a little.
Of course, Ah Jun did not disappoint the deer. Just like he had shown in the previous archery competition, he hit the target easily and completed the training —— At this moment, the deer boy finally relaxed his brow and began to relax his hand.
After that, the two men also exchanged views on archery and were equally good at it —— While Ah Jun sincerely admired the other, the young deer also showed an approving expression towards the child and nodded. The two men were happy like friends.
However, Ah Jun noticed carefully that although the boy looked his age, he was much more mature than him, without childishness and with a unique temperament. —— It is hard to say... but to become the guardian of the Holy Realm at such a young age, he must not be an ordinary person.
—— So, the training... was completed like this. How does it feel easy?
Suddenly, the young deer smiled and waved his hand —— Seeing this, Ah Jun was confused, as if he had also noticed, then another familiar scene... Then, just like before, suddenly, the light went dark!
At this point, Ah Jun had to close his eyes quickly to adapt to the faint light, and the friendly picture was still in his mind... When he opened his eyes again, he estimated that he must have returned to the cave.
Gradually, the eyes began to adjust... Then, the five-colored gemstone emitted an even more dazzling light, while its patterns stood out prominently, resembling the cracks on Jingde porcelains surface. Moreover, the stones on the surrounding rock walls also shimmered brighter, their combination resembling a musical composition being played.
——Wow, so beautiful! At this moment, Ah Jun unconsciously hummed the melody. Of course, he did not know that at that moment, the mark on his brow seemed to awaken and began to reflect each other as best he could, even though it was only a few seconds.
After the concert ended, the path leading in became illuminated again, casting brighter lights. —— Ah Jun realized it was clearly meant to be a movie screening. This situation must have been during the end credits. But something still felt strange—how did he suddenly feel right? Was there something wrong with his approach? Had he been kicked out? Could this really be some kind of game or dream?
However, now all the scenes show that everything is going well, otherwise it should be like staying in school and having to make up for it.
At this time, although there was still some uncertainty in his heart, reason overcame anxiety —— Then Ah Jun walked out of the cave with the joy of victory and returned to the sight of everyone.
At this moment, the people outside the cave, especially Xiao Xis mother, had been waiting anxiously. They had been waiting for a long time, but for Ah Jun, it was only half the time of watching the movie.
The moment she saw the child return, Xiao Xis mother immediately approached and examined him carefully. She then touched Ah Juns head, as if searching for something ——. She had no idea what Ah Jun had gone through, only knowing that their rigorous and challenging evaluations always resulted in minor injuries to some extent.
But Ah Jun didnt seem to show any signs of injury anywhere. It must have been a smooth operation. The boy seemed to be very brave and promising. After confirming that everything was fine, the auntie in front of him took his hand with satisfaction and led him to the crowd with lingering fear.
Then, Xiao Xi and her father also went up to greet them and asked questions. Ah Jun didnt know who to answer for a while and scratched his head a little embarrassed.
As for Xiao Xis master, he drank several mouthfuls of wine in the distance before slowly following up and kindly asking Ah Jun whether he had seen Lord Nine-colored Deer and the messenger... and the process of training!
Ah Jun suddenly realized that what had happened just now was not a dream... So he reported the whole story truthfully. Xiao Xi, the experienced and calm master, also breathed a sigh of relief excitedly, and then announced that the training was completed.
At this moment, the child felt that happiness came a little simple and sudden... saw Ah Jun pinch his own hand, pain... it seems to be true!
Then, everyone began to cheer and celebrate together, one after another, very lively —— And Xiao Xis mother began to cry with tears in her eyes, and could not help but hug the thin and thin Ah Jun, she thought this child is a miracle, it is too difficult.
However, Ah Jun was puzzled as to why his training was so simple. However, Xiao Xis master told the child with certainty and responsibility that this was the training in the Sacred domain of Qilin County.
In truth, when Ah Jun arrived, the trials had already begun – perhaps even started long before. This was a test of family bonds and friendship. But rather than being an assessment, it was more like a journey of the soul, as the Sacred Medical Clans saying goes: "If the heart is not clear, all twelve organs are in peril!"
If so, how can we regulate the body well? Therefore, positive, active and warm friendship is the best soil and medicine for Ah Juns spiritual growth, which is also a good way to help his body stability.
At this moment, Ah Jun began to grasp the deeper meaning. He carefully analyzed all the clues that had connected him before —— As he pondered the truth, Xiao Xis parents exchanged a glance and suddenly approached Ah Jun. They knelt down to look at him, asking earnestly and warmly if the child would like to join their family as their adopted son and brother-in-law.
Suddenly, Ah Jun felt that another window in his heart opened automatically. However, because the force was a little strong and sudden, the child could not bear it at once, and his body felt slightly uncomfortable. Then he stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.
It turned out that for the past two days, Xiao Xis mother had been having insomnia every night because she had been thinking about this problem —— So early this morning, she somehow got the inspiration and decision to come up with such a good idea of both worlds after a brief consultation with Xiao Xis father... Oh, no, it should be said that she notified him and came up with such a good idea.
Suddenly, Ah Jun, who was always rational, found his eyes filled with tears for some reason just like Xiao Xis mother across the table. Had he also been caught in the sand? He wiped his eyes and turned to smile in a flash... It seemed to be tears of happiness.
Ah Jun likes the family of Xiao Xi very much. Long ago, he has been as close as brothers with Xiao Xi, of course, they are sworn brothers of different surnames.
Xiao Xis parents are also very nice and feel like their own family —— although, Ah Jun already has a family that is very good to him, but for the child, the roles of father and mother are always absent.
However, Xiao Xis mother was able to sense the emptiness in her childs heart and wanted to give him as complete a home as possible... When Xiao Xis mother proposed this good idea, Ah Jun wanted to agree immediately —— but due to physical reasons, he did not respond immediately.
After a long moment, he finally snapped out of it, nodding vigorously with a beaming smile. ——Xiao Xis mother radiated maternal warmth as she held her child, while his father beside her wore a tender paternal grin... Even Xiao Xi himself, though unaware, was thrilled. Having long considered Ah Jun one of their own, this moment felt like the icing on the cake.
Then, Xiao Xi rushed over and hugged Ah Jun who was staring at his godmother, smiling with a grin —— As for Xiao Xis master, he was leaning against the tree beside him, smiling with emotion, his eyes slightly tipsy, nodding and sighing constantly, his eyes still shining with a glint.
Then, after a temporary farewell to Xiao Xis master, the mother took A Juns hand, the father took Xiao Xis hand, and Xiao Xi took her brothers hand. The family went home hand in hand and heart to heart, chatting and laughing in the sunset.
Of course, there should have been another prospective family member in this household—the child who claimed to be Xiao Juns girlfriend. But heres the kicker: the sweetie is still snoring away on the family bed at home—— with the quilt long gone. The girl is still tossing and turning in a peculiar posture, clearly still dreaming sweet dreams while muttering sleep talk and beaming with joy!
Of course, after starting the journey of spiritual practice, Ah Jun has been missing the warmth of home...