Astonishment

"Why is it taking so long Grandmaster Tian. It's been 2 weeks since my daughter entered! It has never taken this long before."

Grandmaster Tian face had a solemn expression but he didn't know what to say. For the last 2 weeks, no one has left the room as they waited patiently for Jing Ling to come out of the crystal. The longer they waited, the more anxious everyone got, especially the Jing family.

"Father, something must have gone wrong inside. What do we do if Xiao Ling never returns?!"

"It should be fine Cheng, nothing has ever happened before."

"But Father..."

All of a sudden, the jade crystal shook and the entire hall was illuminated by a dark violet light. The light also shot up into the sky, letting everyone in the Song Empire witness the birth of a violet potential cultivator. Immediately the entire country, especially in the palace, turned into chaos.

Palace Main Hall:

"SOMEONE, COME! GET MY PALANQUIN READY. I AM HEADING TO SHUIJING HALL THIS INSTANT!"

"Your Majesty, wouldn't it be faster if you flew over there?"

"Oh yes, that's right... Send soldiers out and calm the people, we will make an official announcement in a few days when everything settles down."

On the streets, the violet light was all people could talk about.

"Oh my gosh, what is that?"

"Violet? No way. That old crystal's probably broken and miss read the child's potential."

"Hmph, you're just jealous since you're talentless."

"What did you say? I dare you to repeat that to my face!"

"Which family do you think the child is from?"

"It doesn't matter which family. From now on that's child's going to have a tough life."

"What tough life, the Emperor's definitely not going to hesitate and do all he can to nurture this child."

"Yeah, but every country in this world is going to try to poach the kid. Heck, they probably won't hesitate to send assassins to get rid of the kid..."

In the darkest alley of the slums, a few figures dressed entirely in black were hiding in the shadows.

"Number 2, go back and let the King know, Lord Kang's prophecy has occurred."

Inside the hall, no one could believe their eyes as they stared in shock. The Jing brothers rubbed their eyes and pinched each other to make sure they weren't dreaming.

"No way. Are my eyes playing tricks? VIOLET? Ling'er has violet potential?!"

"Yes! Yes! YES! I knew it. She is the one! The one that I've been waiting for all these years!" Grandmaster Tian whispered.

As each of them had their own thoughts running through their minds, the light from the crystal began to dim and fade away. Once the light disappeared, Jing Ling's body emerged from the crystal.

Master Jing Jun quickly went to catch Jing Ling to prevent her body from falling to the ground. Staying two weeks in the crystal meant that she hadn't had any water or food this whole time! No wonder she collapsed the moment she is out.

"Quickly. Let's bring her to a room to rest! Xiao Bao, get a room ready for Miss. Jing and call for Doctor Su."

Everyone moved to Fuyuan Hall to wait for Jing Ling to wake up.

A few moments later, Xiao Bao arrives with Doctor Su following behind her.

"Master, his Majesty has arrived!" Xiao Bao announced as she enters the bedroom.

"I will go out to greet him. Doctor Su, please come and take a look at this young lady. Xiao Bao, come with me."

"There's no need I'm right here."

Everyone quickly saluted Emperor Huan.

"Raise. Grandmaster Tian, what has happened. What was the violet light earlier?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, Miss Jing had come for her potential ceremony so we were testing her potential as usual in Shuijing Hall. Unexpectedly, it took 2 weeks for the jade crystal to evaluate her and when it did, it produced the enormous amount of violet light that shot up to the sky."

"Miss Jing?"

"Ah yes, that is the child that was tested for, her full name is Jing Ling,"

"I see. What a surprise Master Jing Jun, you must be proud to have a daughter like Miss Jing."

"Thank your Majesty for your praise. It was a shock to all of us. My daughter has had poor health since she was young, we did not expect her to have such talent."

There was rustling and murmuring behind them as Jing Ling began to wake up.

"NO. Come back, my delicious bowl of spicy noodles with tripe, I'm hungry! LET ME EAT YOU!" shouted Jing Ling as she sat up.

"..."

Jing Ling notices that she wasn't in her usual bedroom and there were six pairs of eyes staring at her. "Ahhh how embarrassing," thought Jing Ling as she tried to hide under the covers.

"Ahem. Servants! Have the kitchen prepare Miss Jing a bowl of spicy noodles with tripe. You must be starving Miss. Jing."

"Ling'er! You're awake! Quickly, you must greet his Majesty."

"There's no need for her to greet me. Miss, Jing how are your feeling?"

"His Majesty? Like the King? Why is he here? Why does he know my name?" Jing Ling wondered as she stared at the man wearing a bright yellow silk hanfu with dragon and phoenix embroidery.

"Jing Ling greets your Majesty. Thank you for your concern. I am better now."

"Mhm. Then Miss Jing, are you aware of the commotion you have caused in my Empire?"

"Me? I was just testing my potential. What did I do?"

"...Do you know what color the jade crystal displayed for your potential?"

Jing Ling shook her head. She fainted the moment she left the crystal, how could she know what potential she has?

"It was violet. You have violet potential, Miss. Jing."

Jing Ling was stupefied.

"Violet? I really have violet potential?"

"Yes, and as the Emperor of Song Empire, I promise you now that we will not hesitate to help you cultivate so visit me whenever you need resources," Emperor Huan said as he passes Jing Ling a special token. "This my personal token. It will allow you to enter the palace whenever you want and you can go anywhere you like in my territory. As long as you show this, it is the same as me being there."

"Thank you very much, your Majesty."

"Mhm, I shall leave first. Rest well, Miss. Jing. Grandmaster Tian, please come with me."

"Yes, your Majesty, Miss. Jing, please stay here while you are recuperating. No one will be able to disturb you."

When the Jing Family was left alone in the room, Jing Cheng and Jing Zheng couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Xiao Ling you lucky girl, How could you have violet potential. I can't show off in front of you anymore," complained Jing Cheng.

"We should hold back from teasing her from now on. Soon she'll be able to beat us up with only her pinky. Honestly, Xiao Ling, you really gave all of a fright this time but congratulations," said Jing Zheng.

"Hehe, thank you Elder Brothers."

"Ling'er, you should take up Grandmaster Tian's offer and stay here to rest, Doctor Su is a famous physician so you will be in good hands." Master Jing Jun said he patted her head. "Your brothers and I will head home first. Your mother must be worried sick since we have been gone for two weeks. Rest well, we will come back to visit in a few days."

"Alright, goodbye Father, goodbye Elder Brothers."