New Disciples Competition

The face of Madame Yu soured. elder Chen's expression, however, did not change. His handsome face did not even look at Zhang Bo. Madame Yu immediately shouted at Zhang Bo.

"Elder Zhang! I do not think it is right for you to-"

"Elder Zhang. The battle between you and me is not necessary. The mountains all have a new disciple competition in a month. We can let the disciples compare their abilities."

Zhang Bo's smile vanished again.

"Elder Chen. You are from the 2nd mountain belonging to the Grand Elder. How can my disciples compare to yours?"

Elder Chen shook his head.

"Elder Zhang misunderstood. The token is simply for collecting resources as my mountain has not yet been allocated resources. My mountain is the 36th mountain."

With Elder Chen's explanation, all the elders immediately understood who Elder Chen was. He was the adopted son of the grand elder, Chen Jiang.

Zhang Bo smiled. As far as he knew, Chen Jiang wasn't special. He wasn't able to sense any powerful aura from Chen Jiang that proved him to be a Sprit Duke. He decided that Chen Jiang must have relied on his father's reputation to become an elder. He didn't think that he would be able to beat his disciples even if he took the strongest disciple.

"If it's okay with Elder Chen, I think that we shouldn't be able to take any disciples that are above 7th Level of Spirit Apprentice as it would be unfair."

Chen Jiang turned away from Zhang Bo.

"I will not be taking any more disciples."

He left from the Sect entrance where the examinations were happening. Yin Xiu followed behind her new master. They went to the 36th mountain.

The 36th mountain was far from the entrance, and it took them an hour to get there. The 36th mountain was very secluded than the other mountains and it looked as if it was the abode of a hermit.

The mountain was filled with simple low-grade herbs and a cottage on the top. There were no unnecessary decorations. Beside the cottage was a puppet which was for practicing sword swings.

Chen Jiang entered the cottage and Yin Xiu followed him. The inside of the cottage was also as simple as the outside.

"Master, I think that you have too many hopes in me. I don't think I am talented enough to beat the disciples of Elder Zhang."

Chen Jiang looked at Yin Xiu with a disappointed look on his face.

"The most important thing that a sword cultivator must have isn't talent or a good sword. It is a firm heart. If you give up before even trying, you are unfit to continue in the cultivation world. It is better for you to go back to the town or city you came from."

Yin Xiu looked down with an ashamed expression.

"I am sorry Master. I will do whatever you tell me."

Chen Jiang didn't reply for a while and stared at Yin Xiu. It was as if he was pondering something.

"Go get your resources for this month from the treasury. Then come here."

Yin Xiu immediately ran towards the treasury to get her resources while Chen Jiang went across the room to the cabinet in his wheelchair to retrieve an item.

Yin Xiu went around the sect for the treasury and finally found it near the 6th Mountain. The Deacon in charge was surprised to see Yin Xiu showing a black token. The black color signified that the person was a true disciple.

"Who are you under? We are supposed to report to the Sect whenever you get resources."

Yin Xiu was worried and said, "I am Yin Xiu from Mountain 36 under Elder Chen. He was the one to give me this token."

The deacon nodded and passed the resources she was supposed to receive. After taking the resources, Yin Xiu hurried back to the mountain.

When she got back, she saw that there was a huge tub in the middle of the cottage.

"Do you know why I took you as my Disciple?"

Chen Jiang appeared beside Yin Xiu. Yin Xiu was slightly surprised.

"No master."

"It is because you have potential. Not in the sword field. If you pursue the way of the sword, you will infact be wasting your potential."

Yin Xiu was shocked.

"Then am I wasting your time Master?"

Chen Jiang shook his head.

"Just because you are unsuitable for the way of the sword does not mean that you are a waste. If I take this whole Sect, the people who have the same amount of potential as you can be counted with one hand!"