My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Hmm."

Gu Xinlan bit her lip.

"Okay."

Chen Sansi felt somewhat complicated inside. He couldn't say he was happy or worried. After all, it was the first time in two lifetimes that he was going to be a father, and he had no experience.

He took Sister Lan by the hand and sat down to take her pulse and confirmed it was indeed a pulse of joy.

Sun Li teased, "Little junior brother, you can check pulses too?"

"Learned it from Medical Officer Jiang before."

After arriving in Liangzhou, Medical Officer Jiang and the others were still working in the pharmacy.

Chen Sansi said, "Sister Lan, you shouldn't go out to gather herbs anymore, whether to eat or drink, I'll take care of it personally. If the two maids aren't enough, I'll hire two more."

"Am I that hard to take care of, Sister Lan?"

Gu Xinlan said, "Si Qin and Mo Hua are both clever and diligent. You just focus on your tasks. It's all right even if you're too busy to come home; Sister Li is watching over the house."

"Not coming home is okay?"

Chen Sansi thought to himself that it wasn't like this before the pregnancy, thinking that once the seeding was done, he was no longer needed.

"Yes, little junior brother,"

Sun Li seriously said, "Tomorrow is the last challenge for Selected Point. You should concentrate fully. My father... has high hopes for you. Although he's a bit stern at times, I can tell."

"Your Nine Dragon Body isn't better than theirs, so it's best to win a few more matches during the competition. At least you would be an Inner Sect Disciple. In a couple of years, there is still a chance to rise to a True Inheritor."

After Selected Point ends, positions will be assigned based on the results, which will determine the allocation of resources.

But it's not set in stone.

It's impossible for someone who later achieves numerous merits, has a sudden revelation or a miraculous adventure causing a rapid increase in realm, to not be given a chance simply because of poor performance in Selected Point.

One of our seven senior brothers was once an Inner Sect Disciple, who later achieved merits and ascended to a True Inheritor after breaking through the Mysterious Phenomenon.

Of course, the worst will still be Inner Sect.

"It's a pity."

Sun Li regretfully said, "Actually, it would be best to emerge as the champion..."

Chen Sansi nodded in agreement.

He understood what Sun Li meant.

Rumors outside claimed that this year, whoever emerged as the champion would attain the True Inheritor status, which likely included techniques Above Martial Saint, a completely different concept from advancing from Inner Sect to a True Inheritor.

So, if one could become the champion, they should.

Refining Internal Organs Perfection!

Even Wen Qiushi was a worthy opponent.

For Chen Sansi, the competition was his final barrier!

He practiced without rest for two days and a night, only sleeping well the day before the assessment to rejuvenate, then he received the notice to participate in the competition.

"Give it your all!"

Chen Sansi encouraged himself internally as he rode the White Swan Horse to the Military City.

At the Martial Arts Arena.

The platform had already been set up, consisting of several stages.

It was still Li Qianzong who was responsible for announcing the rules.

"These bamboo sticks represent A, B, C, D...

"Everyone, come up and draw sticks, those who draw the same ones will be opponents and will fight on the platform. Whoever knocks their opponent off the platform wins."

"The winners will fight the other winners from their respective areas, in a continuous cycle. The examiners will assign scores based on the rankings, until the last two, who will compete for the Champion Leader."

"All the competitions will conclude within today.

"Also, a reminder: although you can admit defeat, and there will be people to save you, as accidents can still happen leading to severe injuries or even death, it's better to drop out as soon as possible if you consider it."

"Once the competition starts, it will be too late to regret anything should an accident occur."

"Moreover, no matter how sacred your fathers are, retaliation after the fact is forbidden. Otherwise, all scores will be canceled, and the matter will be thoroughly investigated!"

"Okay, those who wish to continue participating in Selected Point, come up and draw!"

As the Selected Spear Generals gradually drew their lots, the main examiners, supervisors, and officials from various regions also slowly arrived.

Mr. Hou, as usual, sat on the right-hand side of the first row.

On his left, sat the new inspector, Pei Tiannan, one of the current Eight Martial Saints of the court, whose power was immense, not only commanding the military of two states, but most importantly, he was a Marquis!

Over more than seventy years of the Longqing era, only three Marquises had been appointed, and he was one of them.

Marquis Yongyi!

"Mr. Pei!"

"Mr. Pei, long time no see, you still look as imposing as ever!"

"..."

Every official entering greeted him first.

"Mr. Hou."

Pei Tiannan began, his tone questioning, "Mr. Hou and Liu Zhongxian, wasn't your negligence a bit too severe? Ning Changqun was a General directly designated by the Emperor, and the Crown Prince favored him greatly. To say he died... and to die in front of so many? You brought shame on the court's face! Didn't you think to hold back a bit?"

"Hehe~"

Mr. Hou rolled his eyes: "Mr. Pei, don't be the pot calling the kettle black. When Sun Xiangzong stabbed your mentor, Mr. Chen, the Minister of War, to death fifteen years ago right in front of you, I didn't see you holding back either."

"He won't get old, will he!"
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Pei Tiannan clenched his fists: "It was said he was close to death!"

"How would I know."

Mr. Hou replied sarcastically, "Why don't you spar with him later to test his strength?"

"You!"

Pei Tiannan snorted coldly, "In any case, I won't disgrace myself like you do, and definitely not end up a fool scared stiff like Liu Zhongxian!"

"It seems the Marquis has some backbone. Let's see how you do today..."

Before Mr. Hou could finish, he saw Pei Tiannan suddenly stand up, and with a respectful bow towards the front, he said reverently, "I have seen Supervisor Sun!"