The next person to enter the martial arena to test their strength is none other than Zhang Ruyi.

"Little Ninth Brother, be careful not to break your back under the weight of the giant stone," said Eighth Prince, standing beside him with a cold sneer in his eyes.

On the outskirts of the Royal Family Martial Arena, a warrior taunted, "Participating in the year-end assessment is a humiliation for Ninth Prince. Three months is too short a time to complete the bone marrow cleansing and pulse-pounding exercises, let alone lift a hundred-pound stone plate. It's almost impossible."

"The little princess lifted a hundred-pound stone plate at only six years old. It's been ten years since Ninth Prince, and we don't even need to guess that he definitely won't be able to lift the stone plate. This is the real shame!"

"He shouldn't have participated in the year-end assessment rather than embarrass himself."

Zhang Ruyi paid no attention to the gossip, looking calm and collected as he walked towards the center of the martial arena.

As he passed by, Lin Ningshan walked towards him.

Five steps apart, they both stopped and stared at each other.

Lin Ningshan looked deeply at Zhang Ruyi, shaking her head and sighing, "Cousin, you shouldn't have participated in the year-end assessment. Given your aptitude, even if you completed the bone marrow cleansing and pulse-pounding exercises, you wouldn't be able to lift a hundred-pound stone plate. By doing this, you're not only embarrassing yourself, but also bringing shame to the Lin family and the royal family. Why bother?"

Zhang Ruyi frowned and replied, "Cousin Ningshan, you are indeed outstanding with good natural talents, but you shouldn't belittle others, should you?"

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Lin Ningshan stared at Zhang Ruyi, her eyes showing a hint of disappointment. "Why can't you listen to advice? For you, living an ordinary life is the best choice. Why do you insist on practicing martial arts? This path simply does not suit you."

Initially, it was due to their childhood friendship that she advised Zhang Ruyi not to embarrass himself.

However, Zhang Ruyi was too stubborn and did not realize his own limitations.

Lin Ningshan had no words for someone who refused to listen to reason and overestimated their own abilities. She could only think that Zhang Ruyi was foolish.

"Take care of yourself," Lin Ningshan said, raising her snow-white chin and walking out of the martial arena.

The two passed by each other.

Lin Ningshan was surrounded by countless young warriors who praised and admired her as if they were surrounding the moon with stars.

At just fifteen years old, she could lift a thousand-pound stone plate and throw it fifteen meters away. Her strength put many older young warriors to shame.

She was also so beautiful, destined to be one of the four young beauties of Yunwu County and become the focus of everyone's attention.

"Congratulations to the Lin family head; another genius has been born in your family. With Miss Lin's talents, there are probably only a few young people in the entire Wang City who can compare with her," praised a famous warrior in Wang City.

The head of the Wang family smiled and said, "It is said that Miss Lin is about to be engaged to the Seventh Prince. It is truly a match made in heaven!"

Lin Fengxian listened to everyone's flattery, feeling quite pleased.

Of course, many people also looked at Zhang Ruyi, who stood in the middle of the martial arena. Most of them had a mocking smile on their faces.

Families who had some connection with the royal family were aware of the frailty of the Ninth Prince.

The difference between the Seventh Prince, who was a top talent, and the Ninth Prince, who was close to being a cripple, was like night and day. It was hard to believe they were both sons of Yunwu County's king. The difference between them was too great, like a dragon and an insect.

To many people, the participation of Ninth Prince in the year-end assessment was simply a joke.

However, sitting outside the Royal Family Martial Arena, Qin Ya did not think so. When she saw Zhang Ruyi walk into the martial arena, she finally looked like she had woken up, her beautiful eyes opening wide.

"I am really looking forward to this!" Her lips curved into a charming smile.

Amidst all the attention, Zhang Ruyi walked up to the first stone plate and stopped.