"Huh? What's wrong?"
Meng Qianji looked at Ming Tian's somewhat bewildered expression and leaned in, waving a hand in front of his face.
"Ah, nothing."
Ming Tian reacted and looked back at Meng Qianji.
"So, what did you figure out? Did you feel anything?"
"No, I didn't feel anything. Looks like I was overthinking."
Ming Tian said evasively. The matter of the divine position was still too shocking, and he didn't know if he should tell anyone. But subconsciously, he felt it was a very important matter, something that had to be kept secret.
"If nothing's wrong, why were you bothering me? Alright, I'm going to see what Luo Erdi Yala is up to. I'll let you know if anything happens. You be careful."
Meng Qianji patted Ming Tian on the head again and then used their shadow-walking ability to leave.
Ming Tian snapped out of his shock. Hearing Meng Qianji's words, he knew he was probably going to have trouble in the next few days. It seemed it would be best to be cautious.
Just as Ming Tian decided not to show off for a while and prepare to cultivate quietly, trouble always seemed to find him.
Yan and Yan Qingwan came to find him the day after the competition, after finishing their enlightenment.
"Ming Tian!"
Yan called out to him and came to his residence. Ming Tian knew from the sound of his voice that it couldn't be good news. He steeled himself and met with Yan and Yan Qingwan.
"You little brat, you closed yourself off after winning the competition. What's up? Do you think you're better than everyone else, looking down on us?"
Yan said jokingly, and Ming Tian quickly defended himself.
"No, no. I just got too much attention and was trying to avoid it, you know?"
"Ah? Hahaha, you've actually learned to be humble! You know the saying, 'the tree that stands out in the forest is easily felled by the wind.'"
"Yeah, I don't want to go out for a while."
Ming Tian smiled and expressed his thoughts gently.
"But it seems like you won't be able to be idle now."
Yan's words made Ming Tian feel uneasy.
"What do you mean, Brother Yan?"
"People from Spirit Hall have come to Tianling City. They're currently at the Tianling City Lord's Mansion. The goal is, of course, to select geniuses to enter Spirit Hall, becoming reserve members of the Golden Generation."
"They're already here?!"
Ming Tian was surprised.
"Of course. I heard that Qian Xunji, the son of Spirit Hall's Hall Master Qian Daoliu, came in person to oversee."
"The selection is coming up soon, and there are only three spots. Ming Tian, with your strength, you could participate too, right? Don't you have any thoughts about it?"
Yan asked.
"No, I have no thoughts. I will absolutely not go to Spirit Hall!"
Ming Tian couldn't control his emotions when he heard the name Spirit Hall. He could never forget the hatred he held for Spirit Hall.
"Ming Tian, what's wrong? This..."
"Brother, don't ask. If you want to participate in the selection, then go. Don't force Ming Tian if he doesn't want to."
Yan Qingwan pulled Yan's arm, protecting Ming Tian.
"Little sister, why are you speaking up for Ming Tian too? Don't you want to go either?"
"I, I haven't decided yet."
Yan Qingwan hesitated.
"You two are really strange. Spirit Hall is such a great place, a hall that all soul masters yearn for. Now there's an opportunity to participate in the selection and enter, and you're not even interested. It's really strange!"
"I don't know what Ming Tian is thinking, but Father said that you should participate too, after all, Yan Lianji is so strong, and you have innate full soul power."
"I understand, Brother. I'll think about it again."
Yan Qingwan said, pushing Yan.
"Alright, I'm going to the selection opening ceremony first. The people from Spirit Hall are announcing the start of the selection in the city. If you want to watch, come quickly!"
Yan ran off, leaving only Yan Qingwan and Ming Tian.
"Brother Ming Tian, I'm sorry. My brother is just a straightforward person."
Yan Qingwan said apologetically. Apart from Meng Qianji, she was the one who knew the most about Ming Tian's background.
"It's okay. I will definitely not participate. Xiaowan, what about you? Are you really not going?"
Yan Qingwan shook her head.
"I don't know why, but I also don't have a good impression of Spirit Hall."
"Brother Ming Tian, I came to ask you for a favor."
"What favor?"
"I want to re-investigate the death of my mother. I suspect it's related to Spirit Hall, and this time they're here is an opportunity."
Yan Qingwan said firmly. Ming Tian was stunned when he saw Yan Qingwan's determined expression, which was very similar to how he felt about avenging Spirit Hall.
"Alright! I'll help you! But how do we investigate?"
"Although I know I shouldn't suspect Father, I still want to enter our family's auction house to take a look."
Yan Qingwan said with a bit of sadness.
"Then I'll go with you!"
"Okay!"
On the other side, in front of the City Lord's Mansion in Tianling City, countless soul masters had gathered, including Yan Wei, Yuan Tianxiong, and Zhan Yaqing. However, these three giants were standing to one side, watching the person from Spirit Hall.
The young master of the Angel Clan, the son of the continent's powerhouse, Qian Daoliu, Qian Xunji!
Qian Xunji already had the strength of a Title Douluo, although it was just the entry level, but that was still a Title Douluo! The highest existence in the soul master realm.
Beside the spirited Qian Xunji was Luo Erdi Yala. Luo Erdi Yala gave Yan Wei a reassuring look, and Yan Wei nodded mysteriously.
Qian Xunji, seeing that everyone was present, cleared his throat and said:
"The Spirit Hall's annual selection competition is once again being held. I am very happy to come to Tianling City. I heard that there are many young geniuses in Tianling City in recent days, which is great news for our Spirit Hall. I hope that all the young geniuses can bring out their true strength. After all, there are only three spots to enter Spirit Hall. Everyone, work hard."
It had to be said that Qian Xunji's appearance was not bad. He wore a golden robe, and his golden hair was combed back, and his noble temperament made him look more distinguished, but he still couldn't change that sinister personality.
"In addition to the selection competition, I also heard another thing, Family Head Yan Wei."
Qian Xunji called out Yan Wei's name. Yan Wei walked in front of Qian Xunji with a flattered expression and respectfully bowed. He then spoke to everyone.
"Our auction house received a consignment from an anonymous bidder a few days ago, who wanted to auction something in our auction house. Coincidentally, Lord Qian Xunji is here, so I would like to invite Lord Qian Xunji and everyone to come and watch the biggest auction."
"It's just an entertainment activity for this selection. The auction item is..."
"A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone."
The words "Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone" caused an uproar from everyone present.
"Oh? It's actually a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone. I didn't expect the Yan Family Head's auction house to have such a thing. Then I look forward to it."
Qian Xunji said with a smile.
"Of course, I will be waiting for your presence."
Yan Wei said. Yuan Tianxiong and Zhan Yaqing, who were on the side, had already begun to talk in shock.
"This, a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone, how is that possible?! A Hundred Thousand Year Soul Beast is already rare enough."
"Is this true? If so, why would Yan Wei auction it off? Wouldn't it be better to give it directly to Qian Xunji?"
"This is impossible. Someone who can produce a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone is not a good person. If I guess correctly, Yan Wei wants to curry favor with Qian Xunji with this, auctioning it off to Qian Xunji at a low price, so he doesn't offend either side."
"Today, it's just being said in advance, warning those who want to get the soul bone later, implying that the soul bone will be pre-determined by Qian Xunji."
"Then this... Brother Zhan..."
"I know what you mean. Spirit Hall is already strong enough, if they get the soul bone..."
"We must find a way to pull this thorn out of Qian Xunji's mouth, even if it means offending Spirit Hall..."