Tang Yi didn’t stand on ceremony. He did as the middle-aged man said, simply bending his knees and sitting down.
The compartment of the Beast Vehicle wasn’t particularly large, but it wasn’t small either. It was just right for two people, but with three, it felt a little crowded.
As Tang Yi sat down, he had no choice but to press tightly against the young woman beside him. Only then was there enough room for all three.
Their thighs were pressed together, their shoulders touching. The young woman wore thin gauze, her sleeves practically latticework, and the feeling of her skin against his was enough to set one’s mind racing.
A blush crept onto the young woman’s cheeks, and she seemed extremely shy, but she didn’t pull away, still allowing Tang Yi to press against her.
Once Tang Yi was seated, Wang Zongyao finally spoke. "I invited you into my Beast Vehicle for a chat because I saw that you are exceptionally talented and powerful, young man. I hope you’ll forgive me if I’ve been too forward."
"It’s nothing," Tang Yi said, shaking his head to show he didn’t mind. Besides, Wang Zongyao was clearly a man of high status. For someone like him to be so polite, Tang Yi wouldn’t have dared to take offense even if he had wanted to.
"Good. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Wang Zongyao, a West Mansion Inner Disciple. I’ve come to Fengyue City to preside over the qualification examination, which makes me the Chief Examiner. If you don’t mind, young man, you can call me Uncle Wang. The young woman beside you is my daughter, Wang Bi’Er. She is currently a disciple of the West Mansion Outer Mansion," Wang Zongyao introduced with a smile.
At his side, Wang Bi’Er also gave Tang Yi a slight nod. "I’m Bi’Er. It’s a pleasure to meet you," she said politely.
"West Mansion Inner Mansion? Chief Examiner?" Tang Yi was stunned for a moment. He knew Wang Zongyao had an extraordinary status, but he hadn’t expected him to actually be from the West Mansion Inner Mansion—and the Chief Examiner for the Fengyue City’s West Mansion Branch qualification exam, no less!
It had to be said, the world worked in mysterious ways. Tang Yi was on his way back to take the qualification exam, after which he would have to go to the West Mansion Headquarter for the House Entrance Examination. He never imagined that on the way back, he’d run into the Chief Examiner for the very exam he was about to take.
And that Chief Examiner had even invited him into his Beast Vehicle for a chat. This fateful connection...
It was unbelievable!
"Greetings, Uncle Wang," Tang Yi first said politely, then proceeded with his own introduction. "My name is Tang Yi, from the Tang Family of Fengyue City."
"The Tang Family of Fengyue City?" Wang Zongyao was taken aback by Tang Yi’s introduction.
He was even more surprised than Tang Yi had been to learn his identity.
Wang Zongyao had thought, ’For someone as powerful as Tang Yi, he must have a profound background. He must be a young master from some reclusive noble family. How else could he possess such strength at his age?’
After all, there were always greater powers in the world. The strength of the reclusive Noble Families was beyond imagination, and each new generation of their heirs possessed formidable power from a very young age.
But he never expected Tang Yi to be a member of a minor clan from a place like Fengyue City.
’If I saw correctly earlier,’ he thought, ’Tang Yi’s strength must have reached the Battle Spirit Level, at the very least.’
’To utterly crush that group of men in Black Robes, his Combat Power must be at least Battle King Level, surely?’
’The Tang Family of Fengyue City?’
’When did a minor clan from such a backwater city become so powerful?’
’To think they could produce such an outstanding disciple!’
’If this is true, then Tang Yi is nothing short of an incredible genius.’
’Looking at his age... sixteen? Seventeen?’
’To reach the Battle Spirit Level at that age... he’s already countless times stronger than some of the geniuses in the West Mansion Inner Mansion!’
Of course, besides being a genius, there was perhaps another possibility...
’Perhaps Tang Yi had some kind of fortuitous encounter?’
That was also a possibility, but no one could know for sure.
Everyone has their secrets, so Wang Zongyao was merely surprised for a moment and didn’t probe too deeply into the source of Tang Yi’s power.
Meanwhile, Wang Bi’Er quietly watched the conversation between her father and Tang Yi without saying a word, but her beautiful eyes kept lingering on him.
When she heard Tang Yi say he was from a minor clan in Fengyue City, her face showed no trace of disappointment. On the contrary, she only grew more interested in him.
Geniuses always attract more attention, after all.
"Since you’re from the Tang Family of Fengyue City, Tang Yi, this trip of yours..." Wang Zongyao trailed off, pondering for a moment before asking.
Tang Yi saw the look on Wang Zongyao’s face and guessed the man didn’t quite believe he was from the Tang Family. Unconcerned, he just smiled and replied, "Uncle Wang, you might not believe it, but fate is a funny thing. I was out training to improve my strength for the Fengyue City West Mansion Branch qualification exam in a few days. I never expected to run into the Chief Examiner himself on my way back."
"You have no idea how shocked I was to find out you were the Chief Examiner, Uncle Wang. It’s such a strange coincidence."
"Oh? You’re taking the qualification exam in Fengyue City, Tang Yi? That’s wonderful news!" Upon hearing this, Wang Zongyao’s heart filled with delight.
’A young man with such immense talent and potential wants to join the West Mansion... This is a huge blessing for the West Mansion!’
’Besides, if I befriend him now, we’ll both belong to the West Mansion. If Tang Yi achieves greatness in the future, my own status will rise with his, won’t it?’
’With Tang Yi’s power, he’s guaranteed to pass the qualification exam. The exam might be a little difficult for a Battle Master, but for a Battle Grandmaster, it’s a walk in the park. And that’s not even mentioning Tang Yi, who’s already surpassed the Battle Grandmaster Level.’
’Even the West Mansion’s House Entrance Examination would be no challenge for him. For someone with the Combat Power of a Battle King, a simple entrance exam is child’s play.’
’He might even get into the Inner Mansion right after enrolling, becoming an expert there... and my junior brother!’
At this thought, Wang Zongyao’s gaze toward Tang Yi grew even warmer and friendlier.
"Yes, Uncle Wang," Tang Yi nodded, answering truthfully. "My father hoped I would look after our clan’s most promising young members, so he had me register for the West Mansion examination along with them."
"So, you weren’t actually serious about joining the West Mansion," Wang Zongyao said with a smile, teasing him.
"That’s not quite it," Tang Yi explained. "Originally, I was reluctant because I thought joining the West Mansion would limit my growth. But after my father explained things, I became genuinely interested in enrolling."
"I see." Wang Zongyao nodded. "Tang Yi, how strong are the other promising members of your clan?"
"They’re all around the Battle Master Level or higher, so they’re not bad," Tang Yi replied after a moment’s thought.
Hearing this, Wang Zongyao nodded and thumped his chest. "Tang Yi, joining the West Mansion is the wisest decision you could make. Tell you what, since I’m the Chief Examiner for this qualification exam, as long as your clan’s disciples aren’t completely hopeless, I guarantee they’ll all pass."
"Then I thank you, Uncle Wang," Tang Yi said, overjoyed. He quickly expressed his gratitude. ’Securing a few extra spots for the clan,’ he thought, ’would be extremely beneficial for bringing glory to the Tang Family.’

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