"Stinking sis-con!"
Gu Changqing spread his hands, looking speechlessly at Xiao Xun'er's back as he muttered inwardly.
"Pfft!"
Xiao Mei covered her mouth and chuckled.
She had long since witnessed Xiao Xun'er's obsession with her younger brother.
However, Xiao Xun'er was facing a massive crisis.
Not just her, but Xiao Yu, Xiao Yun, Xiao Xia, and many other beautiful women of the Xiao Family had their eyes set on such an outstanding younger brother.
Many Xiao Family maidens were just waiting for Changqing to come of age so they could make their move in secret.
Relying solely on Xiao Xun'er alone, she probably wouldn't be able to guard him.
"Changqing, thank you. If not for your help, I probably wouldn't have been able to break through to the Eighth Stage of Qi Power yet."
Xiao Mei stepped up close to Gu Changqing, raising her pretty face slightly. Her watery, beautiful eyes stared straight at him as she said with gratitude.
"Don't mention it, just a small favor."
Gu Changqing waved his hand, making sure not to appear too close to Xiao Mei.
Otherwise, the sis-con Xiao Xun'er would come back down later and give him another thorough scolding.
However, speaking of helping Xiao Mei dredge her meridians and check her body, a somewhat peculiar look crossed Gu Changqing's face.
"An innate alluring physique, a natural cultivation cauldron."
Of course, Gu Changqing would never dare say these words to Xiao Mei's face, let alone in front of Xiao Xun'er.
Otherwise, he really would turn out to be a total pervert.
"Xiao Xun'er, Dou Zhe: Five-Star! Grade: Super!"
The tester's voice, trembling to the point of cracking, echoed across the center of the plaza.
Many of the Xiao Family elders and quite a few of the youths stood up in shock.
"Hiss, fourteen years old, Five-Star Dou Zhe! Is Miss Xun'er really this terrifying?!"
"This talent is simply too heaven-defying! Even if Xiao Yan's talent returned, he wouldn't be a match for Miss Xun'er!"
"I wonder what Gu Changqing's talent is like? To have such a powerful and beautiful older sister, he must be so happy!"
"..."
Everyone stared fervently at the stunning young girl in the center of the plaza.
With her earth-shattering looks and such astonishing cultivation talent, the young girl was truly flawless and beyond criticism.
"Xun'er's talent is truly formidable!"
Xiao Mei was also somewhat dumbfounded.
She had originally thought she was already quite outstanding, but compared to Xiao Xun'er, she was still far inferior.
"Truly a favored daughter of the heavens..."
In the corner, Xiao Yan let out a bitter, low sigh.
He had originally thought that with his talent, he would be able to win Xiao Xun'er's favor.
Therefore, ever since he was a child, he had racked his brains trying to get close to Xiao Xun'er and catch her attention.
He had even come up with sordid methods, such as taking advantage of Xiao Xun'er being all alone in the Xiao Family to go keep her company while she slept so they could build a relationship.
Unfortunately, because of Gu Changqing, none of his methods had worked.
Instead, he had provoked Xiao Xun'er's aversion and had been beaten up by her on more than one occasion.
Now, the gap between the two of them was only growing wider and wider.
"Miss Xun'er, your talent is so extraordinary. When Canaan Academy recruits students next time, you will surely achieve an exceptional result. By then, once you enter Canaan Academy, you will soar straight to the skies."
The middle-aged man in charge of the testing looked at the stunning young girl before him with a mix of respect and awe in his tone.
"Thank you."
Xiao Xun'er nodded slightly, showing no trace of arrogance despite the middle-aged man's praise.
If it weren't to let Gu Changqing see such an outstanding older sister of his, she wouldn't have been willing to expose so much of her strength.
"Next, Gu Changqing!"
Finally, it was Gu Changqing's turn to take the stage.
Gu Changqing showed no timidity. With a calm expression, he slowly walked forward and placed his palm upon the black stone monument.
Soon, a string of striking characters emerged before everyone's eyes.
Dou Zhe: One-Star!
"Oh, Gu Changqing has broken through to Dou Zhe too!"
"This guy must have been five or six years old when he started cultivating, falling far behind the rest of us in the Xiao Family. But this breakthrough speed is faster than many of our own family members!"
"This guy is a genius too! Barring any accidents, he'll be able to enter Canaan Academy alongside Miss Xun'er and the others next year!"
"If I remember correctly, Xiao Ning's sister Xiao Yu is at Canaan Academy, right? Xiao Yu has the longest legs in our Xiao Family, and she's extremely pretty!"
"Stop daydreaming. Xiao Yu's relationship with Gu Changqing is very good, and I hear she seems to have some feelings for him too. Who knows, Xiao Yu might just become Gu Changqing's girlfriend in the future!"
"I'm envious, jealous, and full of hate!"
"..."
Gu Changqing had started cultivating relatively late. When he was dropped off at the Xiao Family, he looked only four or five years old, and by the time Xiao Xun'er taught him cultivation, he was around six.
More than ten years had passed, and Gu Changqing had grown into a young adult. He looked eighteen or nineteen, with a straight posture and an outstanding appearance, though his true bone age was slightly younger—the result of his deliberate control.
"Gu Changqing, Dou Zhe: One-Star! Grade: High!"
The tester shouted out loudly, announcing Gu Changqing's test results.
In the Xiao Family, those who became a Dou Zhe before the age of twenty-five could stay in the clan to continue their cultivation and would become core members of the family, with cultivation resources prioritized for them. For Gu Changqing to become a Dou Zhe before turning twenty was certainly something worth celebrating for the Xiao Family.
"Young Master Changqing, you've broken through to One-Star Dou Zhe. According to the rules, tomorrow you may head to the Xiao Family's Douqi Pavilion to test your soul attribute and select a Huang-tier cultivation method suited for you."
After announcing the result, the tester looked toward the many elders and the patriarch of the Xiao Family. Receiving their nod of approval, he turned back to Gu Changqing and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Uncle Xiaomo, I'll keep that in mind."
Gu Changqing didn't refuse, saying with a smile.
He was at the Qi Condensation 9th Layer; his cultivation system differed from that of the Douqi Continent, yet shared similarities. The Qi Condensation 9th Layer was equivalent to a Nine-Star Grand Dou Shi, meaning Gu Changqing's current strength could instantly kill Xiao Zhan.
However, Gu Changqing did not expose himself, intending instead to use the cover of the Xiao Family's Douqi Pavilion to slowly grow stronger.
Once the testing concluded, Gu Changqing and Xiao Xun'er bade farewell to the many peers who had swarmed over to offer their congratulations, and returned to their own residence.
"Little Qing, don't go to your clinic today. Let's test your soul attribute first, and then Elder Sister will help you find a high-tier cultivation method suitable for you."
Xiao Xun'er led Gu Changqing into her bedroom, her delicate hand gently brushing across an exquisite ring on her finger, and tossed out a piece of jade used for testing soul attributes.
"Mm, alright."
Gu Changqing nodded without refusal. After a brief moment of contemplation, under Xiao Xun'er's expectant gaze, he placed his palm upon it.
Soon, the jade burst into brilliant light, and the look of anticipation on Xiao Xun'er's face rapidly turned into utter astonishment.
"This... this... how is this possible?"
Xiao Xun'er stared dumbfounded at the dazzling, multicolored radiance blooming from the jade, instantly freezing in place, completely unable to process her thoughts.