Chapter 36: Master and Disciple "Then... Master?"
Although the elders choose the disciples, if they are chosen by different elders at the same time, it depends on the disciples' own wishes.
Therefore, Qi Yuanbai gave the elders two quarters of a second, asking them to seize the opportunity and reach a consensus with their favorite disciples.
This is the most interesting part of the outer sect assessment, besides the competition.
These elders usually act solemn and dignified in front of their disciples, but only at this time will they lower their status and try every means to attract the disciples they have chosen.
"Huai Yan, have you used the meditation pill that your senior sister Liu gave you the day before yesterday?" Elder Chang from Dongxian Peak was the first to come to Xu Huai Yan and gave him his most amiable smile.
"In reply to the elder, disciple--" Xu Huaiyan extended his hand respectfully and saluted, but was interrupted before he could finish.
"Junior Brother Xu, I saw that you used the White Crane Entering the Clouds move extremely well. My master just praised you for your promising future. Would you like to come to our Taiqing Peak and take a look?"
The one who spoke was Qiu Zhuo, a disciple from Taiqing Peak. Behind him, Elder Qin was looking at them with a fierce look in his eyes.
Several other disciples also had people coming to greet them.
Among them, the most popular one is naturally Zhan Yao.
Originally, everyone expected that she would become the disciple of Lingshan Daojun. Therefore, although they were envious of such an outstanding seedling, they could only sigh and lament that they probably did not have such good luck.
Who knew that the result of the competition would be so unexpected? Now, they have more opportunities.
"Zhan Yao, come to our Luoxia Peak. The sisters here are all generous and straightforward. We are not like some people who are roundabout and sarcastic!" Yun Ni, the eldest disciple under Jiang Hanqiu, jumped down directly, stood beside Zhan Yao, and put his arm around her shoulders.
Behind Yun Ni, there were seventeen or eighteen female disciples and three or five male disciples. They surrounded them tacitly and talked about the various advantages of Luoxia Peak. At the same time, they kept people from other peaks outside.
"I say, you people from Luoxia Peak are too unsportsmanlike. You are only allowed to talk to Junior Sister Zhan, but you don't allow us to get close?" The people from Taiqing Peak stood on the periphery and shouted in dissatisfaction.
Yun Ni was born tall, with a straight and slender frame. She stood out in the crowd and was even an inch taller than many male cultivators.
She held her head down, looking down at the people from Taiqing Peak. She fiddled with her sword in her hand, saying nonchalantly, "I thought it was someone else, but it's someone from Taiqing Peak. Come on, if you're not convinced, how about we have a sword fight? This will also allow Junior Sister Zhan to see which peak's disciples are stronger."
After she finished speaking, the twenty or so disciples around her put their hands on the hilts of their swords, eager to try.
“You, you guys—” The Taiqing Peak disciple’s scalp tightened, and his arrogance immediately disappeared by half. “You are worthy of being from Luoxia Peak!”
"Ha! I'll take that as a compliment!" Yun Ni patted her sword. "Indeed, the disciples of Luoxia Peak are not only united, but also unrivaled in swordsmanship throughout Tianyan."
Jiang Hanqiu is a heroine with an upright character and extraordinary strength. All of her disciples have inherited her true skills.
In terms of swordsmanship alone, Yun Ni started late and cannot compare to Chu Ye, but is on par with Song Xinghe. As for the junior brothers and sisters behind her, although there is some gap in strength, they are exactly the same as her in their determination to never admit defeat and to risk their lives in a fight.
Who in the entire Tianyan Sect hadn't heard of the reputation of Luoxia Peak? They might not be the most formidable opponents, but they were definitely the most difficult.
"Senior Sister Yun Ni, you are a person of character!" Hong Ying stared blankly at the scene of everyone responding to his call and being united as one, and couldn't help but sigh in admiration, "I really admire you!"
Yun Ni had sharp ears and heard her sigh immediately. She turned around and winked at her.
"Junior Sister Hongying, if you like, you are welcome to come to our Luoxia Peak. The sisters will take good care of you."
"Really?" Hongying's eyes lit up, and he looked at Yunni with anticipation, holding his face.
"Of course, Master said that as long as you are capable and have a good heart, you can join us at Luoxia Peak." Yun Ni changed the subject, her gaze landing on Xu Lian and Zhou Su. "A good heart is key. If you are mean, petty, or suppress your fellow disciples, we will not welcome you at Luoxia Peak."
Xu Lian and Zhou Su's expressions froze, and they felt quite embarrassed. Few people from other peaks were willing to approach them.
These two people followed Zhan Yao in the past. Although they were a little arrogant, their strength was acceptable.
But today in the secret realm, one of them was always making trouble, while the other one was mindlessly agreeing with him, which was really annoying.
Zhan Yao frowned and looked at the two of them. Although she was also dissatisfied with their excessive behavior in the secret realm, they were friends who had known each other for many years, and she didn't want to see them leave the sect so sadly.
"They are all my friends," she suddenly said. "They may have many flaws in their behavior. I hope you senior brothers and sisters can give them a chance and encourage and teach them well."
In the past few years in the sect, Zhan Yao has always been a ruthless person who doesn't talk much. He has never bothered to explain anything to others. Today, he spoke up for his friend, which made people admire him even more.
"Junior Sister Zhan, you are a sentimental person, but everything has a bottom line. Not everyone deserves your kindness." Yun Ni patted her shoulder, and by saying this, she rejected her plea.
The people at Taiqing Peak suddenly had an idea and quickly called out, "Junior Sister Zhan, you're so caring towards your classmates. I admire you very much. Taiqing Peak has always been tolerant of its disciples. Since this is Junior Sister's request, then let Junior Sister Xu and Junior Sister Zhou come to our Taiqing Peak."
Xu Lian and Zhou Su's eyes lit up, and without waiting for others to remind them, they bowed to the people from Taiqing Peak and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother!"
The disciple smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was just a small favor. Then he looked at Zhan Yao expectantly, "Then, Junior Sister Zhan, would you like to come to our Taiqing Peak as well?"
Zhan Yao simply shook her head: "I won't go, Luoxia Peak is more suitable for me."
"Haha!" Yun Ni laughed unkindly.
The people at Taiqing Peak had distorted expressions. They looked back at Xu Lian and Zhou Su, hating them for not helping to persuade Zhan Yao. But once words were spoken, it was difficult to go back on them, so they could only remain silent and resentful.
If the situation on Zhan Yao's side was within the expectations of most people, then some people were completely beyond their expectations.
Elder Han of Ziyun Peak hesitated for a moment on the viewing platform, but finally made up his mind and walked towards Yu Cen, who was a little lonely and envious.
"Yu Cen," he said solemnly, in front of everyone's surprised eyes, "Are you willing to come to my Purple Cloud Peak?"
Yu Cen: “?”
Others: "But, Elder Han, Yu Cen is not in the top fifteen. This seems to be against the sect's rules..."
Elder Han cleared his throat, thinking about Jiang Hanqiu's words that day, and said, "The sect's rules only state that those who are in the top fifteen may not enter the inner gate, but they don't say that those who are not in the top fifteen will definitely not enter. Yu Cen, I have been observing you for many days. Although you unexpectedly lost the martial arts test, your strength is not weak. More importantly, you have a calm mind and are tolerant. You have the broad mind of a cultivator, which I admire. I just don't know what you think."
Yu Cen was practically stunned by this unexpected opportunity. He stared blankly at Elder Han, unsure how to react. It wasn't until someone nudged him with their arm that he snapped back to his senses and nodded repeatedly, "I, Disciple, am willing. I am willing! Thank you, Elder!"
He tried hard to control himself and not smile foolishly in front of everyone.
Everyone noticed the movement here one after another, and they all sighed at Yu Cen's good luck.
Even Mu Fuyun felt as if a stone had fallen from his heart.
"Don't feel guilty about him." Xie Hanyi's voice suddenly came to my ears.
She turned her head and looked over, just in time to see the clear outline of his face.
It was not known whether it was because no one came forward to disturb him, or because Xie Hanyi's aura was too cold. Although he was just standing on one side of the trial platform and there was still noise and chaos around him, Mu Fuyun suddenly felt his heart calm down.
"Even if no one is willing to accept him today and he doesn't make it into the top fifteen, it's not your fault."
Mu Fuyun just looked at him and realized that he was comforting her.
"I don't feel guilty," she retracted her gaze, fearing that such a straightforward look would offend his coldness. "It's just that I can't help but think about myself. If I hadn't been able to obtain the senior's sword today, or if I hadn't been able to rank in the top fifteen three days ago, then I would definitely not have such a good opportunity today as Yu Cen."
If she doesn't get first place, no one will let her in.
She spoke in a calm tone, without showing any loneliness or sadness on her face, but there was a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
Xie Hanyi only took one look at her and keenly captured the change in her mood.
In fact, he didn't know her very well. He had only seen her a few times in the back mountain and had given her guidance a few times. He didn't know why, but just these few brief interactions made him want to take her in as his disciple.
Perhaps it was because he saw some of his former self in her.
He didn't need to come to an occasion like today. Qi Yuanbai had already asked him if he wanted to be present at the competition, but he had refused.
But when he saw her being questioned and criticized by so many people in Bingjian, he suddenly understood why she had to get first place.
It was precisely for this reason that he made an exception and appeared in front of everyone in the sect again after many years.
He wanted to tell everyone that he had to accept this disciple not because she had seized the Hengyu Sword.
"Don't be envious." He said softly.
Mu Fuyun couldn't help but turn his head again and secretly look at his profile.
"Even if you don't win first place, I will still accept you as my apprentice."
Mu Fuyun suspected that he had heard wrongly: "Senior?"
"This isn't the first time that Master Brother has offered to take me in as his disciple. I've refused so many times, so why did he agree this time?"
He also turned his head and met her surprised and disbelieving gaze. His hoarse voice was like the water from a freshly melted ice spring, sweet and refreshing. It made people shiver, and then felt their hearts nourished.
Why did you agree only this time?
Even though Mu Fuyun was always free and easy, he seemed a little hesitant at this moment: "Could it be... Senior, this is because of me?"
Xie Hanyi didn't nod, but just whispered, "What did you call me?"
Mu Fuyun hadn't expected this, and wasn't used to it. When she chose to accept the identity in the original book and follow the path she had chosen, she had never imagined that such an opportunity would come her way.
In the past, she was the only one who gave unintentional advice to others, but no one had ever been her benefactor.
Now, I suddenly discovered that there was a noble person pushing me from behind. Apart from feeling awkward, I was actually a little happy.
This feeling is actually quite good.
"Then... Master?"
Xie Hanyi nodded, his dark eyes curved slightly, he raised his hand and pressed it lightly on her head, then naturally retracted it.
"Disciple."
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