Tiezhu sat on the side of the small road in the village, looking at the blue sky, looking dazed. Tiezhu was not his real name, but his father was afraid that he would not be able to support him since he was a child, so he called him the nickname according to the customary name.

His real name is Wang Lin. The Wang family is considered a big family in several surrounding villages. He was born as a carpenter, especially in the county town. The Wang family is quite famous and owns several shops specializing in selling wood products.

Tiezhu's father was the second son of a concubine in the family and could not take over the family's affairs. Instead, he left the county town after getting married and settled in the village here.

Because of his exquisite carpentry skills, Tiezhu's family is well-off and he has no worries about food and clothing. Even in the village, he is highly respected.

Tiezhu has been extremely smart since childhood, likes to read, has many ideas, and is almost recognized as a child prodigy in the village. Every time his father hears others praise, wrinkles on his face will bloom and show a happy smile.

His mother cared for him even more. It can be said that since childhood, Tiezhu lived in the love of his parents. He knew that his parents had high expectations for him. Other people's children had already gone to the fields to do farm work at his age, but he was studying at home.

As he read too much, his thoughts naturally followed. He was full of yearning for the world outside the mountain village. Looking up at the end of the path, Tiezhu sighed, closed the book in his hand, and stood up to walk towards home.

My father sat in the yard, holding a cigarette pouch in his hand, took a deep breath, and said to Tiezhu who was pushing the door, "Tiezhu, how are you reading?"

Tiezhu responded to a few words, and his father knocked his cigarette pipe, stood up and said, "Tiezhu, you have to study hard. Next year will be the county exam. Whether you have any future prospects depends on this time. Don't be like me, stay in the village for the rest of your life, alas."

"Okay, you talk every day and ask me to tell me that our Tiezhu will definitely pass the exam." Tiezhu's mother put the food on the table in the yard and called the father and son to come over for dinner.

Tiezhu said oh, and after sitting down, he pulled a few bites randomly. The mother looked at her son lovingly and grabbed a few pieces of meat for him.

"Dad, Is the Fourth Uncle here soon?" Tiezhu said with his head up.

"Calculate the time, it's almost the past few days. Your fourth uncle is more promising than your father. Oh, my mother, have you prepared all the marble dishes for the fourth brother?" When the father mentioned the fourth brother, he looked sighing on his face.

The mother nodded and sighed: "Tiezhu, your fourth uncle is a good person. Fortunately, he helped him in the past few years, so the wood carvings made by your father can be sold for the price. If you have a promising future, don't forget to repay your fourth uncle."

As he was talking, suddenly the sound of horses came from outside the door, and then the sound of the wheels of the carriage pressing against the ground came, and a cheerful voice sounded outside.

"Second brother, open the door."

Tiezhu was surprised and immediately ran over and pushed open the gate of the yard. He saw a strong middle-aged man standing outside the door with bright eyes. After seeing Tiezhu, he laughed, touched his head, and smiled, "Tiezhu, I haven't seen it for only half a year, and he has grown taller again."

Tiezhu's parents quickly stood up, and his father smiled and said, "Fourth brother, I'll make time. You're coming soon, come in quickly. Tiezhu, why don't you go and get a stool for your fourth uncle."

Tiezhu responded happily, hurried back to the room, took out a bench and placed it next to the dining table, wiped it carefully with his sleeves, hoping to look at the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man blinked at him and joked: "Tiezhu, why are you so diligent this time? I remember when I came last time, you were not like this."

Tiezhu's father glared at Tiezhu and cursed with a smile: "This little bastard, I was just talking about whether you are coming soon."

The middle-aged man saw Tiezhu's little face flushed and smiled and said, "Tiezhu, your fourth uncle has not forgotten what he promised you." After that, he took out two thread-shaped books from his arms and placed them on the table.

Tiezhu cheered excitedly, picked up the book and looked through it, and couldn't help but feel happy.

Tiezhu's mother looked at his son kindly and said to the middle-aged man: "Fourth, your brother always talks about you, stay for a few more days this time."

The middle-aged man shook his head and said, "Second sister-in-law, the family has a lot of things to do these days. I will rush back tomorrow morning. I will come to see you after I finish this period of work." After that, he looked at his second brother apologetically.

Tiezhu's father sighed and said, "Second, don't listen to your sister-in-law. I'll pack the goods tomorrow. Family matters are the most important, and it's the same for us to get together in the future."

The middle-aged man looked at Tiezhu's father and said, "Second brother, Tiezhu is fifteen years old this year?"

Tiezhu's father nodded and sighed: "After the New Year, this little bastard is sixteen. Alas, more than ten years have passed in a flash, it's so fast." As he said that, his eyes were doting and he looked at his son.

The middle-aged man pondered for a moment, his face turned solemn, and said, "Second brother and sister-in-law, let me tell you something. Hengyue School will receive disciples this year. The family has three recommended places, and one of them is assigned to me."

Tiezhu's father was stunned and said in disgrace: "Hengyue Sect? But that Hengyue Sect, which is all immortal?"

The middle-aged man smiled and nodded and said, "Second brother, it's the sect of immortals. Our family is a prominent family nearby and has the qualifications to recommend. You know, my boy, you can't study, but you are good at dancing swords and swords. I think that immortals won't accept my boy, and this quota is precious. I think Tiezhu has been smart since he was a child and likes to study, so he might be able to do it."

Tiezhu's mother was very happy and hurriedly said, "Fourth, this...this..."

The middle-aged man touched Tiezhu's head and said, "Second brother, second sister-in-law, I think this matter is decided like this. Let Tiezhu try it. If it is really collected, it will be his blessing."

Tiezhu looked at his parents and fourth uncle in confusion. He couldn't understand what they were saying, "Immortals?" Tiezhu hesitated for a moment and asked softly.

The middle-aged man looked serious and looked at Tiezhu and said, "Tiezhu, immortals can fly around in the sky. Each of them has great magical powers, and it is not something that we mortals can think of."

Tiezhu was confused and had a little curiosity about the immortals.

Tiezhu's father stood up excitedly and pulled Tiezhu's mother to bow to the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man quickly helped them up and said sincerely: "Second brother, what are you doing? My mother died early. If Second Mother hadn't taken care of me when she was a child, I wouldn't have been today. Tiezhu is my nephew, so I should have done this."

Tiezhu's father burst into tears, patted the middle-aged man heavily, nodded, and then said to Tiezhu with a stern expression: "Wang Lin, remember, no matter what, don't forget the kindness of your fourth uncle to our family, otherwise I will not have you as my son!"

Tiezhu's heart trembled. Although he was still ignorant of the immortals, he could see from his parents' expressions that they attached great importance to this matter, so he knelt in front of his fourth uncle and kowtowed a few times.

The middle-aged man pulled up the iron pillar and said with appreciation: "Good boy, you can clean up these days, and I'll pick you up at the end of the month!"

At night, Tiezhu went to bed early and could hear the voices of his father and uncle in the yard. His father was very happy today. He rarely drank alcohol and said that he would have a few drinks with his uncle.

"Immortal? What is it?" Tiezhu was very excited. His young heart vaguely knew that this would be his own opportunity, an opportunity to go to the outside world!

The next morning, the fourth uncle left, and Tiezhu's parents pulled him to the entrance of the village. On the way back, Tiezhu clearly saw that his father seemed to have become much younger all of a sudden, and his eyes were full of expectations when he looked at him.

This expectant look was much heavier than when he asked him to go to the county for the exam before.

There is no secret in the small mountain village. Even if a dog gave birth to a few cubs, it could spread throughout the village in an instant. Soon, the whole village learned the news from Tiezhu's mother and visited one after another. Everyone's eyes looked at Tiezhu differently, some envy and some jealousy...

"The Wang family gave birth to a good child, and they were accepted as a disciple by the Hengyue Sect."

"I have watched Tiezhu grow up since I was a child. This child has been smart since childhood. This time he has become a disciple of the Hengyue Sect and will definitely have a great future."

"Tiezhu has the ability. If you have a future, don't forget our village and come back and see it."

Such words poured into Tiezhu's ears, and gradually he became like he had become a disciple of the Hengyue Sect. Every time his parents heard it, they couldn't close their mouths, and there seemed to be a lot less wrinkles on their faces.

Whenever Tiezhu walked alone in the village, all the villagers who saw him would enthusiastically pull him to ask, and even some even treated Tiezhu as a role model in front of their children and gave some guidance.

Half a month passed quickly, and the news that Tiezhu became a disciple of the Hengyue Sect quickly spread. Villagers from all over the countryside came to congratulate one after another. Their main purpose was to take a look at Tiezhu.

When everyone comes, they will prepare gifts, and Tiezhu's parents can't refuse, so they accept them. However, when these people leave, they will prepare a heavy gift for them. According to Tiezhu's father, our children will be noble immortals in the future. They cannot let him owe so many favor debts. We will give him gifts to all the villagers who come to visit.

At this time, the members of the Wang family gradually knew that the fourth son gave his child's place to Tiezhu, and they came to congratulate him one after another.

Tiezhu's father attached great importance to his family. Many of these people looked down upon him before, and some forced him out of the family many years ago. Now these people come to his house one by one, which makes him feel that his years of depression has been wiped out.

He discussed with Tiezhu's mother and prepared to have some good hospitality, so he spent a lot of money to ask the village teacher to write an invitation and send it to the clan.

The teacher said that he would not charge any money, but only asked Tiezhu to admit that he had been studying here since he was a child, and Tiezhu had nothing to say about this, this is the fact.

After the invitation was delivered, most of the relatives of the Wang family came to celebrate. Because there were too many people, Tiezhu's father chose the reception location in the square in the center of the village and placed hundreds of banquets.

The residents of the village helped to entertain themselves, and when they talked to each other, they praised Tiezhu for his good looks and praised it very much.

As for Tiezhu's father, he took his wife and children to greet him personally at the entrance of the village and introduced his relatives one by one to Tiezhu.

"This is your third grandfather. When my father left the family, your third grandfather secretly helped a lot. Tiezhu, you will remember the reward in the future." Tiezhu's father supported an old man with white hair and said to Wang Lin.

Tiezhu quickly responded well. The old man looked at Tiezhu and sighed: "Second, time is so fast. Your baby is so big. Your baby is so good and has a better future than you."

Tiezhu's father was blushed and smiled, "Three Grandfather, Tiezhu has been smart since he was a child, so he is better than me. Please walk slowly, my mother, help the third grandfather over."

Tiezhu's mother hurried forward and helped the old man to the banquet.

After seeing the old man leave, Tiezhu's father snorted and said to Tiezhu: "This old guy, I didn't like your father at the time and insisted on forcing me away. Now Tiezhu, you are promising, come and congratulate you again, this relative, that's it."

Tiezhu nodded in confusion and asked, "Dad, is the Fourth Uncle here today?"

Tiezhu's father shook his head and said, "Your fourth uncle has sent a letter. He can't come back from another place. He can't wait until he picks you up at the end of the month."

At this time, another carriage came running. After stopping at the entrance of the village, an old man in his fifties walked out. He looked at Tiezhu's father, sighed and said, "Second, congratulations."

Tiezhu's father looked complicated and said after a long time, "Brother..."

The old man glanced at Tiezhu and smiled and said, "Second, this is your boy, it's not bad. Maybe he can be selected this time."

Tiezhu's father frowned, then stretched out and said, "Tiezhu has no advantage. He is just a clever and willing to study. This time he will be selected."

"That's not necessarily the case. The immortal sect has very strict requirements for taking disciples, and it is important to have a fairy fate. I think this kid is stupid, and it will be useless if he goes there." An arrogant voice came slowly, and a boy of sixteen or seventeen walked down the carriage.

The young man looked handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a face as if it were jade, and his eyes showed a look of contempt.

Tiezhu's father glared at him, while Wang Lin glanced at the other party deeply without saying a word.

The old man looked solemn and shouted, "Wang Zhuo, why are you so rude? This is your second uncle, this is your younger brother Wang Lin, you haven't seen him yet." After saying that, he said to Tiezhu's father again, "The dog son speaks badly, don't mind the second son, but..." He changed his subject and said, "But the second son, this immortal is not that simple, and it requires fate. This time, the immortal Daoxu Xian valued the dog son, so he was interested in my Wang family and gave three places, including the dog son."

Tiezhu's father snorted and said, "Since your child can do it, my child will definitely be selected!"

The young man laughed at me and didn't care about the old man's scolding at all, and said contemptuously: "You are the second uncle, I advise you not to think about it. This immortal cultivation system is almost the same. This stupid boy cannot compare with this young master. I am a disciple designated by the immortal master. Can he compare it?"

The old man's face flashed with pride, he scolded him a few more words, clasped his fists at Tiezhu's father, and led the boy to the banquet.

"Tiezhu, don't be under pressure. If you really don't get selected, it won't be a big deal. It's the same with going to the county exam next year." Tiezhu's father held back for a long time before he felt relieved after a long time, and said earnestly.

Wang Lin's eyes were firm and he whispered: "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely be selected!"

Tiezhu's father gently patted his son's shoulder, with a look of expectation in his eyes.

Many relatives were greeted one after another, and Tiezhu's father finally took him back to the banquet. At this time, the guests were full of guests and the scene was very lively. Everyone celebrated each other and was bustling with people.

"Relatives of the clan, my fellow villagers, I, Wang Tianshui, have no education and can't speak any words, but I am happy today. My child has the opportunity to be selected by the Hengyue Sect this time. This is the happiest thing for me in my life. I won't say anything more. Thank you for coming to me for congratulating you, thank you!" Tiezhu's father finished speaking loudly and picked up the wine glass.

"Second, your baby has been smart since childhood and will definitely be selected. Like Wang Zhuo's child, he will become an immortal."

"Second brother, if you have Tiezhu, your life will not be in vain. Just wait and enjoy your happiness in the future."

"Tiezhu, give your father a sigh of relief. This time, you will enter the Hengyue Sect no matter what."

The scene was very rich for a while, and celebrations were everywhere, but secretly, there were many people who were watching the fun, such as Wang Zhuo's father. He congratulated him on the surface, but never looked down on this second brother in his heart, and even more so with his children. He looked at his boy and looked at Tiezhu again, and he felt quite dissatisfied with it. He thought that although the fourth brother gave up the quota this time, although it was beyond his expectations, as long as those immortals were not blind, it would be impossible to choose Tiezhu.

There are many different aspects of life, and everyone can see them here. Tiezhu’s father pulled Tiezhu, toasted each table, and introduced him to one strange relative after another.

On this day, Tiezhu's father drank a lot of wine. He had never been so glorious. Until very late, relatives left one after another. Before leaving, the young Wang Zhuo still looked despised and whispered in Tiezhu's ear when no one was paying attention: "Silly boy, you won't be selected, you don't have that material."
To be continued...