Novels by Khairil Nafil

The selection results showed that several Inner Disciples had already reached the third level of the Qi Gathering Stage. They were immediately declared qualified for the special tier. However, to compete for the title of Talented Disciple, all Inner Disciples, old and new, had to enter the competition. Only those who had passed the fifth level on the jade monument were allowed into the arena.The fighting was fierce. Contestants stepped up one after another, and not a few left the arena gasping for breath with their clothes in tatters. After several rounds, only Yuan Cheng remained standing on the arena."Who else dares to come up?" Yuan Cheng spread his arms with a mocking smile. "Or would you all rather go home and hide under your blankets?"No one answered. Yuan Cheng's name was already notorious among the disciples for his cruelty. After watching several contestants get defeated with ease, no one wanted to be his next victim.At the edge of the arena, Ouyang Jun nudged Tang Hao, w

Lin Yue clenched her fists. A powerful aura rolled out from her body, and several low-level disciples backed away in fear. But before she could punish Tang Hao, an Elder of the sect descended into the arena and stopped beside her."Saintess, the annual selection is about to begin. Please hold back your anger until it's over."Lin Yue drew a long breath. She glanced at Tang Hao, who was still standing there with an innocent face, then turned her attention to the disciples. That boy truly knew no fear!Elder Shen strode to the center of the arena and flicked his sleeve. A flash of white light streaked out, and a five-foot-tall jade monument appeared. Its surface was smooth, divided into nine levels by clear lines."The annual selection begins now!" he announced. "Each disciple must place a hand on the jade monument and channel Qi into it. The higher the light climbs, the stronger your spiritual energy. Don't try to cheat this device!"The disciples quickly lined up. The Inner Disciples

Tang Hao clapped his hands cheerfully. "I punished the naughty kids, Grandpa!"Ouyang Jun shook his head with a sigh. "Enough. Let's go back to the sect before someone takes your things again.""Okay, Grandpa!" Tang Hao rubbed his stomach, which was growling loudly. "I'm so hungry. I want lots of fried chicken drumsticks!"Ouyang Jun floated behind him, grumbling inwardly. 'This foolish boy has no idea what he's carrying. A single high-grade fragrant root can sell for hundreds of spirit stones. Trade it for chicken, and it'd feed him for a whole year!'When they reached the sect, Tang Hao went straight to the main courtyard. Ding Zi was lounging under a tree when he saw him walk through the gate.'That was fast. Don't tell me he's come back empty-handed.'But what really annoyed Ding Zi wasn't the result of Tang Hao's search. He had been hoping the boy would come back with broken bones, not stroll in humming as if nothing had happened.Before Ding Zi could start scolding, Tang Hao had

The next morning, all the Outer Disciples gathered in the sect courtyard. Dew still clung to the stone floor, and a cold wind swept across their faces. Ding Zi stood at the front, reading out the work assignments one by one.When he reached Tang Hao's name, the corner of his mouth curled upward."Tang Hao, step forward!"Tang Hao had been squatting and poking at the dirt with a twig. He jumped up and trotted over. Ding Zi handed him an old axe with a rusty blade.Tang Hao stared at the axe and wrinkled his nose."This axe is so ugly. Why didn't I get a nice one?""Watch your mouth!" Ding Zi put on a stern face. "That's an ancestral heirloom, a priceless weapon. Not just anyone is allowed to hold it."Tang Hao hesitated, but the moment he heard "ancestral heirloom," his face lit up."Really? That means I have an ancestral heirloom axe!"Ding Zi nodded, struggling to hold back a smile."Your task today is to collect fragrant roots on South Hill."He had chosen that place on purpose. The

Tang Hao scratched his head, brow furrowed. Ouyang Jun was still hovering nearby, grumbling, clearly unwilling to let go of the loss of that precious water."That woman has a tiny brain," Ouyang Jun muttered, glancing at Lin Yue. "Only her chest is big."Tang Hao didn't understand. What did a big chest look like? A steamed bun?He turned to Lin Yue and said cheerfully, "Pretty Sister, Grandpa says your brain is small. Only your chest is big!"Lin Yue froze. Her face flushed red all the way to her ears. Without a second thought, she raised her hand and slapped Tang Hao across the cheek.Smack!Birds burst out of the trees at the sound."Pervert! How dare you say something like that to me!" she snapped."Hey! She hit my disciple!" Ouyang Jun yelled. Unfortunately, no one but Tang Hao could hear his protest.Tang Hao clutched his burning cheek. His eyes welled up as he glanced at Ouyang Jun, hoping the old man would explain why Pretty Sister had suddenly hit him.Lin Yue drew a deep brea

Ouyang Jun glanced at Tang Hao, who was still sitting cross-legged with an innocent expression. Inwardly, he couldn't hide his delight.'This kid is truly extraordinary. With talent like this, I'll definitely get my revenge someday!'But he quickly put on a haughty look and clasped his hands behind his back. Praising a disciple who had only just broken through a single stage would only go to the boy's head.Before long, Tang Hao opened his eyes. His lower abdomen felt warm, and his body felt lighter than usual. He rolled his shoulders, patted his chest, and checked both arms."What changed?" he muttered.Finding nothing interesting, he forgot about it right away. His attention shifted to the rest of his drumstick on the step. He picked it up and gnawed the meat still clinging to the bone, then closed his eyes to savor it.Ouyang Jun watched him with an unreadable expression. After a while, Tang Hao finally noticed the stare."Grandpa, why do you keep looking at me? Do I have chicken c