The Ultimate in Taoism

It rained in Qingyang City for three whole days. In the early morning of the fourth day, the rain did not stop, but instead brought a thicker dampness and coldness to the streets. The utility yard on the west side of the Lin family's residence seemed like a corner forgotten by the whole world. Half of the low wall collapsed, revealing the rammed earth foundation inside, which was swollen and soft by the rain. Most of the roof tiles were broken, and the leaking rain woven into a fine net in the yard, turning the muddy ground into a muddy pond. The gray sky was reflected in the pond, and Lin Xuan's thin figure was reflected. Lin Xuan huddled in the only corner under the eaves that was not leaking from the rain. The coarse cloth jacket he wore was washed white and had three patches. The collar and cuffs were worn shiny, which could not resist the chill that penetrated his bones. He put his hands in his sleeves, his fingertips turned purple from the cold, but he didn't dare to rub them - yesterday when he was washing the second room's young master, he accidentally broke a porcelain bowl, and the back of his hand was whipped five times by Lin Zhong, the steward. At this moment, the wound was soaked in the cold and damp, and it hurt terribly when he moved it. Not far away, in the direction of the martial arts arena, the sound of gongs, drums, cheers, and the clash of weapons came through the rain curtain, making it so noisy that it made people irritated. Today is the day when the Lin family selects suitable-age children to go to Xuantian Sect to take the entrance examination. This is an opportunity that all the monks in Qingyang City dream of. Xuantian Sect is the number one sect in Qingyang City and even the three surrounding counties. The lowest monks in the sect are in the late Qi-entraining stage, and there are as many as 27 elders in the foundation-building stage. As long as you can step into the gate of the sect, even if you are an outer disciple, you can get rid of your mortal body and embark on the path of seeking the truth.