Chapter 1039: Chapter 1039: The Cheat in the Ring vs. The Loser’s Comeback to Life Winner (Part 25) This past year and a half hasn’t been easy for Qiao Qiao. Unlike in the original plot, where with Shi Lingshi’s help, she had already become a somewhat famous genius at this age. Now, she is hiding in a city far from East Cloud City. After almost recovering from her injuries, Qiao Qiao, feeling that her strength was still inadequate, began to prepare to find a new target. But for some reason, every time, things didn’t go smoothly for her. For example, when she took a liking to someone’s talent and spent a long time trying to get close to them, finally, on a day when no one else was around and she was ready to make her move, the person’s father would show up. Afterwards, the father would watch her very vigilantly, and as soon as he was sure his child was alright, he would hurriedly take them away. From then on, there would always be someone accompanying that person, leaving her no opportunity to strike. Once, twice, three times, it happened every time. Qiao Qiao wondered if she had angered the Heavenly Dao, causing her luck to be so bad. Unable to siphon off others’ Fate, she could only slowly cultivate herself. But her own talent was extremely poor. A year and a half ago, she was already at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and after all this time, she was still at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. Gu Shengyin silently gave a thumbs up to the system, well done! If someone were used to the speed of an airplane, it would be unbearable to make them take a tricycle every day. That drastic sense of disparity could even drive someone with poor mental resilience crazy. Gu Shengyin just wanted to leave her feeling aggrieved and helpless. She stated that she was never one to be generous. Since Qiao Qiao dared to scheme against Gu Yansui, she shouldn’t blame her for torturing her for a lifetime. On the way to Tongtian City, there were no bandits, damsels in distress, natural disasters, or other incidents often depicted in stories; Gu Yansui arrived at the destination smoothly. He arrived neither too early nor too late. The recruitment by Tongtian Pavilion lasted for a month, and tomorrow happened to be the first day. Though it was the first day, when Gu Yansui got up early and reached the place, he found there was already a very long queue ahead. “So early,” Gu Yansui marveled. Gu Shengyin estimated the length of the queue and decisively told Gu Yansui, who hadn’t had breakfast yet: “Don’t rush, go have a bowl of noodles, then buy some dry food to keep with you.” Gu Yansui instantly understood his master’s intention. He glanced at the long queue and willingly followed Gu Shengyin’s advice. When he came back after eating, he found the queue had gotten even longer. Gu Yansui stood at the back, slowly lining up. True Cultivators have excellent eyesight, so even from far away, Gu Yansui could clearly see the scene at the front. To the left of the queue, there was a huge transparent wheel. The wheel was large, placed flat on the ground, almost as tall as an adult and twice as wide. He watched the person at the front of the queue walk to that side and place their right hand on it. Then, the transparent wheel would emit a glow, displaying in bright red letters: “Zhang Sheng, age, thirteen!” “Root Bone, Yellow Rank, Low Grade!” “Cultivation, Qi Refinement, Sixth Layer!” Gu Yansui widened his eyes, having never seen anything so magical before. Gu Shengyin thought he was worried and comforted him: “Don’t worry, with your talent, this Tongtian Pavilion would likely beg for you to join.” The Fourth Watch of the Night. I want to become the eighth watch branch soon! Awoo~ Gu Yansui: Give me votes, and I’ll tell you what will happen next.