Li Lin nodded slightly, noticing Li Mei flirting intentionally. At such a young age, she was already irresistibly charming, making one wonder how many more she would captivate in a few years.
At this moment, Li Wushuang looked somewhat puzzled. Everyone in the Li family was saying that Li Lin was at the level of a warrior, but as far as she knew, Li Lin was actually a spirit user.
"Those who are here for the test, come this way." A voice came from ahead, and many Li family disciples who were prepared for the test had already gathered around.
"Brother Lin'er, let's go over. I need to take the test too," Li Mei said to Li Lin.
"Lin'er, you go ahead. I don't need to take the test," Li Wushuang told Li Lin.
Following Li Mei, Li Lin moved behind a group of Li family disciples. Through the gaps in the crowd, he saw some Li family disciples already undergoing the test. An elder of the Li family, wearing a gray robe, took out a palm-sized green crystal ball. A Li family disciple was concentrating with his eyes closed, pressing his right hand’s five fingers on the green crystal ball.
As the Li family disciple channeled his energy, a red light immediately appeared on the crystal ball.
"Li Tao, Fire Element Triple-Level Martial Apprentice, average talent, next," the Li family elder announced loudly as the next Li family disciple stepped forward to take the test.
Li Lin watched the disciple who had just been tested. The youth was about sixteen or seventeen years old, a Triple-Level Martial Apprentice, seemingly with average talent. The young man's face seemed a bit disappointed.
Then, the second Li family disciple stepped forward, pressing his right hand's five fingers on the crystal ball, and immediately, a yellow light appeared on the ball.
"Li Qing, Earth Element Five-Level Martial Apprentice, medium talent, next," the elder said again. Another Li family disciple stepped forward for the test, obviously stronger than the previous one.
"Li Ming, Water Element Four-Level Martial Apprentice, medium talent, next."
"Li Lu, Fire Element Eight-Level Martial Apprentice, superior talent, next."
"Li Bai, Earth Element Six-Level Martial Apprentice, above average talent, next."
"Li Yun, Water Element Two-Level Warrior, exceptional talent, next." The elder paused before saying this, as a beautiful and pure girl about seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in a blue long skirt, caught the attention of all the Li family members. Breaking through to the level of a warrior with such talent was indeed exceptional.
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One after another, the Li family disciples underwent the test. Among the collateral branches of the Li family, there were also one or two individuals with superior talent, surprising and delighting the Li family members. Those of the younger generation with superior talent represented the future of the Li family.
Li Lin watched the testing process and realized that talent was not merely assessed based on strength or cultivation level alone but also considered in conjunction with age. The talent of a six-year-old Six-Level Martial Apprentice and that of a twenty-year-old Six-Level Martial Apprentice was entirely different. The younger the age, the higher the talent was considered.
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About half an hour later, the testing was almost complete. What remained were a few direct descendants of the Li family, including Zhou Haiming, Li Shaohu, Li Shaoxiong, Li Mei, and of course, Li Lin. The testing of the direct descendants of the Li family always attracted everyone's attention since, in terms of cultivation, direct descendants usually had many advantages from a young age.
On the high platform, Li Dong, Li Xi, and others now looked serious. They were already clear about the strength levels of the few direct descendants of the Li family, which were considerably stronger than those of the collateral branches. Of course, Li Yun from the collateral branches had surprised them, but more than anything, they were pleased; after all, this was also a talent of the Li family.
"Fourth brother, Shaoxiong's talent is not bad, right?" Li Dong turned to ask Li Xi, who had a sturdy frame.
"It's indeed good, but he has not yet broken through to the warrior level; he's just a bit short." Li Xi sighed slightly, yet a smile appeared on his face. Although his son, Li Shaoxiong, had not broken through to the warrior level, he was less than fifteen years old and had reached the ninth level of martial disciple. This talent was absolutely exceptional. Among the Li family, his talent was second to none, even compared to Li Wushuang from the past.
"Shaoxiong is just under fifteen years old. Three years later, when the Yunyang Sect recruits again, Shaoxiong will definitely have no problem. This talent is no less than Wushuang's. With proper cultivation, our Li family's younger generation is now stronger than other families." Li Dong laughed. A family, aside from relying on the strong within, must also rely on a continuous stream of fresh blood. That is the foundation of a family.
"Big brother, who do you think will eventually represent the Li family to compete with the Wang and Yang families this time?" Li Xi said.
"It's hard to say now. Shao Hu has already reached the warrior level, as has Hai Ming. It should have been these two, but now, Li Yun has given us a surprise. Together with Lin'er, it can be said that our Li family's younger generation is full of talented individuals." Li Dong laughed.
"Big brother, Li Lin isn't really considered a member of the Li family, right?" Zhao Hui said with a slightly stern expression.
"Lin'er, after all, carries the blood of our Li family. It's said that someone reached the warrior level without realizing it. Such talent is also rare. Third sister-in-law should not be too concerned about this for the sake of the Li family." Li Xi spoke indifferently, seeming somewhat displeased with Zhao Hui, speaking bluntly without beating around the bush.
"Let's discuss this matter later. Look, Shaoxiong is starting his test." Li Dong said with a slight smile, as everyone's gaze turned to the arena.
In the arena, Li Lin saw Li Shaoxiong in fine clothes, exuding a bit of heroic spirit, placing his right hand on a crystal ball. After a moment, a blue light appeared on the crystal ball.
"Li Shaoxiong, ninth level water system martial disciple, with exceptional talent." The Li family elders became somewhat excited. If he broke through to the warrior level before fifteen, that would be even more remarkable, representing a promising future in some respects.
As the test results were announced, many of the Li family's young ladies and maids fixed their gaze on Li Shaoxiong, looking enamored.
"This talent is really good. Three years later, he's definitely going to the Yunyang Sect." Li Dong was overjoyed, as this was his nephew and the future of the Li family.
Li Xi and Chen both smiled, truly appreciating this talent.
"Next." An elder of the Li family said lightly, and then Zhou Haiming stepped forward confidently, with a bit of arrogance on his face.
"Second sister, brother-in-law, how far has Haiming's strength progressed?" Li Xi asked from the high platform.
"I haven't asked him recently, so I'm not quite sure." Li Nan smiled slightly, also confident in her son.
"Haiming is nineteen this year, right? I heard he has already broken through to the warrior level." Li Xi said lightly.
"Yes, three years ago Haiming was not at the Li family, otherwise, he would have gone to the Yunyang Sect with Wushuang last time." Zhou Lixing laughed.
At that moment, Zhou Haiming placed his right hand on the crystal ball, a slight smile appearing on his face as he infused his qi, and soon light began to emerge from the crystal ball.
Li Lin watched curiously, sensing Zhou Haiming's aura and knew among those present, Zhou Haiming's strength was probably the strongest.
A dazzling earthy yellow light released from the crystal ball, shining brighter than all others. To this crystal ball, Li Lin was puzzled.
"Zhou Haiming, seventh level earth system warrior, with exceptional talent." The Li family elder announced loudly. It was already impressive to detect one with exceptional talent in previous years, but this year, detecting so many was enough to excite him.