Protect Our Chief-Chapter 480 - 11 Noble Family! Connections are Very Important

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At the same moment.

In the Celestial Essence Pill Workshop’s VIP hall, the heads of various Noble Families had already learned the results of the examination papers and the rankings of each individual.

Meanwhile, the thirteen young alchemists who had been selected were also called into the VIP hall, where they waited beside their respective family heads for the results to be announced.

Only Sii Xinghai, who had no family, found a corner to stand in alone, not talking to the surrounding noble family members, as if he existed in a different time and space from them.

On the table in the corner, a Red Copper incense burner emitted spirals of fragrant smoke, swirling and rising like mist. The exquisitely carved Fluorescent Stone Spirit Lamp mounted on the overhead beam shed a bright and warm light.

The decor of this VIP hall was luxurious yet not ostentatious, exuding an elegant flair.

However, even so, it could not mask the subtle undercurrents stirring in the air.

"Hahaha~ Congratulations, Younger Brother Yuwen." Qian Jingde, the elder of the Qiaan Family, raised a teacup, smiling as he glanced at the elder of the Yuwen Family beside him, "Your family’s Nianjing ranked third; this quota will most likely be yours."

This elder was none other than Qiaan Xuefu’s paternal grandfather and one of the Celestial Human Realm elders of the vast Qiaan Family.

The Purple Mansion Family and the Celestial Human Family are different. Only cultivators of the Purple Mansion Realm are truly considered the ancestors of a family.

However, even as merely a Celestial Human Realm elder, Qian Jingde held significant status when traveling outside. His position was certainly no lower than the ancestors of ordinary Seventh-Grade noble families.

"Having Nianjing participate this time was merely to hone her skills." Yuwen Jinghong smiled heartily, not taking his words to heart, "Ranking third is not stable at all; the exact outcome still depends on Master Dan Ding’s decision. However, the Dongfang Family has produced an outstanding Qilin Child, seizing first place among many young and excellent alchemists, which shows their solid foundation."

This Yuwen Jinghong was naturally also a Celestial Human Realm elder of the Yuwen Family.

With these words, everyone’s attention immediately shifted to the Dongfang Family’s Celestial Human Ancestor, Dongfang Bohua.

Dongfang Family’s Ancestor Bohua, over three hundred years old, had a fully white beard with barely any remaining lifespan, taking on the appearance of an old withered man.

Yet, at this moment, his eyes shone brightly, filled with excitement.

Finally, the Dongfang Family’s hard days are coming to an end~

The family’s previous Celestial Human Seeds failed twice to break through to the Celestial Human Realm, already draining the Dongfang Family’s resources. If not for the outstanding child Dongfang Yuxi, the Dongfang Family might have already declined to become an Eighth-Grade noble family.

Now, Dongfang Yuxi securing first place ensures that she will be taken as a disciple by Master Dan Ding. In this way, even if Ancestor Dongfang Bohua exhausts his lifespan in the future, the Dongfang Family will eventually rise again, possibly even higher.

However, despite his inner excitement, having lived for centuries, Ancestor Bohua maintained a humble and amiable demeanor, stroking his beard and laughing, "Hahaha~ You flatter us~ You flatter us~ Yuxi is just a bit diligent in her usual efforts, not as extraordinary as Brother Yuwen suggests."

Behind Ancestor Bohua, Dongfang Yuxi also maintained an unaffected and composed demeanor, as if securing first place was not worth bragging about.

Everyone watched and silently nodded.

Such a young age yet so composed, this child, her future potential must be substantial.

During the exchanges, none of the various leaders revealed much, but each had made their own judgments. Their words naturally hinted at an intention to win over the senior and junior of the Dongfang Family.

Who among those who serve as a clan leader or elder in the noble families isn’t shrewd?

They naturally understand that if today Dongfang Yuxi truly becomes a disciple of Master Dan Ding, the Dongfang Family is bound to rise, perhaps even becoming a Sixth-Grade noble family.

Forming connections now is naturally advantageous.

It’s just a pity for the others...

The elders of the Qiaan Family, Yuwen Family, and several other major families glanced subtly at Wang Shouzhe and Wang Shouye, unable to help but feel pitiful.

That Wang Shouye looks quite young yet his fundamentals are equally solid, clearly a good candidate. Unfortunately, he is only ranked second. And with Master Dan Ding only accepting three disciples, the chance for him is slim.

After all, the Wang Family is merely a small Seventh-Grade noble family from a remote area, isn’t it?

If Wang Shouye cannot become a disciple of Master Dan Ding this time, his future growth will surely be less than that of Dongfang Yuxi, and the gap will inevitably widen.

Such a pity, truly a pity.

Under the gazes of the crowd, Wang Shouye sat as if on pins and needles, so nervous he didn’t know where to place his hands.

Wang Shouzhe, however, was not much affected, maintaining his calm and collected demeanor, even having the composure to savor tea and snacks in an appropriate manner.

Just then.

The door of the room was suddenly pushed open with a "creak," and a pale blue figure appeared in the doorway.

Under the lamplight, her skirt billowed lightly, her aura was clear and transparent, resembling a pristine lotus emerging from the water. This was none other than the "Dual Excellence of Alchemy and Medicine" Gu Hanyu.

The room instantly fell silent.

Gu Hanyu was a disciple of Master Dan Ding and the official in charge of this selection; her emergence at this moment was surely to announce the results.

Everyone ceased their conversations and rose to welcome her, their faces unconsciously revealing a look of anticipation.