Bai Chen looked at him in confusion, "You started cultivating at thirty?"

Xiao Yunhe nodded slightly, "Yes. Elder Qin passed the imperial exams at thirteen, became the top scholar at fifteen, and then entered the court of the Ansu Kingdom."

"He was truly talented, but he had a proud nature, couldn't tolerate corruption in the court, and couldn't bear to see the people's suffering."

"It's said that he submitted three memorials impeaching the royal relatives, which led to three promotions in name but demotions in reality. Eventually, he resigned and traveled, arriving at Shunhe Square just in time for the sect's Disciple Recruitment Ceremony, so he decided to join the fun."