**Chapter 38: The Female Lead Only Cares About the Yellow-Haired Guy**
“I want to give my qualification to Miss Lin Zhongyu from the Lin family!”
The moment those words were uttered, the crowd was stunned—so many folks were left scratching their heads, wondering what on earth Yun Zhonghe was up to.
This was a qualification to become a disciple of the Xuantian Sect! Countless people would gladly trample over each other just to get a shot at it. So many prestigious families were lamenting their meager quotas. And yet, here was Yun Zhonghe, offering it up like it was a gift card to a fast-food joint?
The kicker? He chose to give it to the infamous “waste” Young Lady of Cangzhou City.
Oh sure, rumors said her talent had slightly recovered lately, but come on, how long had it been? Did he really think she could pass the preliminary test?
“I thought Yun Zhonghe had finally turned over a new leaf. Guess he’s still the same old loser.”
“Look at the reaction of the head of the Yun family—clearly, this is all Yun Zhonghe’s crazy idea.”
“I heard he’s been cozying up to Lin Zhongyu lately. Might he be smitten? Going as far as to offer up a qualification just to win her favor?”
“As if wanting to play around with girls wasn’t bad enough; he’s blowing the family’s resources! The Yun family seriously produced a fool like Yun Zhonghe—what a tragedy!”
As the crowd murmured disdainfully, those who hadn’t secured a qualification were especially salty, coming down hard on Yun Zhonghe.
Every single word reached Lin Zhongyu’s ears.
“N-no, this is unforgivable…”
Lin Zhongyu clenched her fists, her anger at a boiling point.
It didn’t matter how much she’d been humiliated or even abandoned by her father—sure, it stung, but she could live with it. But when people casually insulted Yun Zhonghe based on their wild guesses? That was just too much!
Yun Zhonghe was someone she deeply respected; she would not allow anyone to slander him.
She had to prove it! But not to prove she wasn’t a waste, rather to show everyone that Yun Zhonghe was not the spoiled brat they painted him to be—he was, in fact, exceptionally talented.
She had to prove that Yun Zhonghe hadn’t made a mistake.
“Xiao Yu…”
Up on the high platform, Mu Jixue could sense the fiery determination radiating from Lin Zhongyu, as if she were ready to take on the world.
The spirit that had been crushed was now resurrected thanks to Yun Zhonghe.
Mu Jixue had mixed feelings; Lin Zhongyu was rallying, but not because of her. Yet, she was also shocked by Yun Zhonghe’s unexpected act—who would have thought he could go this far?
That kind of boldness was definitely out of Mu Jixue’s league.
For the first time, she felt a willingness to concede defeat.
“Transferring a qualification? Head of the Yun family, your son can represent the Yun family, right?”
Master Youyue turned to the bewildered Yun Zhongtian standing beside her, seeking confirmation.
As Yun Zhonghe’s father, Yun Zhongtian hadn’t anticipated his son would do something like this. Yet, at the same time, he found it oddly unsurprising.
It was common knowledge that Yun Zhongtian spoiled his son to no end. He might deny it, but anyone with eyes could see that Yun Zhonghe’s reckless behavior was the result of his father’s leniency.
Being the head of the Yun family, Yun Zhongtian had many responsibilities and was often away from home. A gap had formed between him and his son as a result.
Yun Zhongtian intended to mend that father-son rift by being more indulgent. However, he was head-over-heels for the chaos Yun Zhonghe created. As long as it didn’t lead to disaster, he tirelessly cleaned up after his son’s antics, sending people around with money, apologies, and gifts.
But who could have guessed he would boldly give away such an important family qualification?
Initially baffled, Yun Zhongtian hesitated when he met his son’s gaze.
[Father, please trust me!]
Just like Lin Zhongyu spoke to her father, Yun Zhonghe sent his thoughts into his father’s Sea of Consciousness.
Yun Zhongtian fell silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and declared,
“Master, my son can represent our Yun family, and his decision is my decision!”
Yun Zhongtian chose to trust his son!
At that moment, Yun Zhonghe felt grateful for having such an understanding dad.
Father and son exchanged a smile.
“Very well, then the Yun family’s qualification will be transferred to Lin Zhongyu of the Lin family. Lin family, Lin Zhongyu, please step forward for the test!”
Master Youyue announced, directing Lin Zhongyu to take the stage.
The crowd erupted in chatter.
Lin Zhongyu stood up, walking confidently toward the platform, her golden eyes brimming with determination.
She had never showcased her prowess like this before; it was as if she intended to stomp down every doubt in the air.
She had to prove herself!
Not for her own sake, but for Yun Zhonghe!
“Yun brother, please watch me. I won’t let you down.”
And Snow, please watch me as I reclaim what’s rightfully mine!
With her chest out, when she brushed past Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue, the tension between the three sparked like fireworks.
Yun Zhonghe smirked encouragingly, while Mu Jixue nervously clenched her fists and gave a thumbs-up to cheer her on.
Lin Zhongyu felt blessed; although this path was anything but easy, the presence of these two important figures bolstered her resolve.
“Can Xiao Yu succeed?”
As Lin Zhongyu neared the test stone, Mu Jixue’s heart started racing. Anxiously, she subconsciously grabbed onto Yun Zhonghe’s hand.
Yun Zhonghe: “…”
Aotian, why are your hands slipping into mine? Shouldn’t you be holding onto the girls at this moment?
Yun Zhonghe: “Don’t worry, she’s got this.”
Standing before the test stone, Lin Zhongyu paused for a moment, took a deep breath to calm herself, and then focused all her attention as she gently pressed her palm against the stone.
Buzz—!
The test stone began absorbing Lin Zhongyu’s spiritual energy. Streams of faint golden spiritual energy flowed into the stone.
In an instant, the stone erupted with blinding golden light!
Suddenly, a deafening voice echoed throughout the venue.
“Lin Zhongyu, talent level A-class excellent, cultivation level Foundation Establishment second layer!”
“Overall score: Excellent!”
The test stone didn’t actually speak; it was our dear Yun Zhonghe who announced those lines.
What could he do? Everyone else had already lost their marbles after seeing the results on the stone.
Only Yun Zhonghe, the head coach, could step in to declare the truth, turning the confused murmurs into gasps of shock.
“Weren’t they calling her a waste? How did she reach the second layer of Foundation Establishment?!”
“Wasn’t Lin Zhongyu just getting stomped by some people in the Immortal Alliance a few days ago? I swear she only had Qi Refinement fifth layer back then!”
“This, this, this… Is the test stone broken?”
A cacophony of astonished voices filled the air.
But Lin Zhongyu was unfazed. The shocked gasps did nothing to affect her mood. She quietly turned around to cast a tense yet hopeful glance at Yun Zhonghe.
His reaction was all that mattered to her.
At last, that cold, handsome face revealed a hint of a smile.
Lin Zhongyu’s eyes glistened with tears of joy.
Yes! I didn’t let Yun brother down!
