Accepting the Master

"Elder's eyes are like a torch. You were able to see disciple's condition in a flash." Li Xian made a bow hugging his fists together. But he was also confused. Why is the Elder Joy an Outer-Court disciple? He gazed at Elder Joy with confusion.

Elder Joy also understood his gaze in an instant and laughed "Hahaha-Hahaha! You are wondering why I am the ordinary Outer-Court Disciple. Since you have chosen the path of the swordsman, you need to remember the swordsmanship is also about freedom."

"If you are free, you are invincible. But we aren't ruthless, and so we are bound with some responsibilities. Swordsmanship is not about enlightenment or cultivation. It's all about freedom. Once you are free of every restraint in this world, you are the true swordsman."

"But that doesn't make us a false swordsman. As long as you have a sword in your heart, you will always be a swordsman. But, you just need to realize what kind of swordsman you want to be. Ruthless, Affectionate, Carefree, Burdened, these are just the paths."

Boom!

But suddenly, his expression froze. In front of him, a thick layer of purple aura condensed around Li Xian's. At this moment, Li Xian breaks into the level third of Sword Aura Realm.

"Congratulation on your breakthrough!" Elder Joy felt speechless when he congratulated him. There was a wave of emotions in his heart. Suddenly, he reached out Li Xian and caught his shoulder, saying "Do you want to be my disciple?"

"As long as you be my disciple, I can grant you anything you want."

'Fuck!' When Gu Fang saw this, his jaw also hit the ground. He looked at Li Xian speechlessly. He didn't expect a person who he treated as someone not very important was such a genius. Deep inside his heart, he started making plans.

'Elder Joy is a genius elder of Sword School. Although he forced the sect master to make him the Outer-Court Elder, even sect-master is nothing in front of him. If Li Xian became his disciple, then it would be an enormous event in the sect.'

'I must use this opportunity to form a good bond with him. Although my previous attitude wasn't very good, I can try my best to be close to him.'

"It would be Li Xian's fortune to be your disciple. But------- my cultivation talent might not satisfy Elder." Li Xian's happiness reached its peak but he directly didn't accept it. Because he wants to see this elder's attitude.

"Hahaha-Hahaha! I know you have only three meridians of Yellow Rank. But does it matter? You have Third Rank Sword Aura, only one in the entire Outer-Court. You have already reached the second rank even though you awakened only a few days ago."

"Do you think the major event as that wouldn't be spread among the elders? Many of us already know about you. But I think Elder Mo and others are still skeptical about you. So, if you become my disciple, you don't need to worry about anything else."

"As long as you become my disciple, I can throw thousands of treasures for cultivation at your feet. As long as you can achieve the Sword Intent, you will be invincible within the same realm." Elder Joy laughed as he saw Li Xian's talent just from the glance.

Unlike Elder Mo, he had a completely different view of Li Xian. For a swordsman, it's all about Sword Dao.

Li Xian was startled when he heard Elder Joy's words. He was fascinated by his words. But now deep down, he still kept his guard up. He was practically thinking about the problems and benefits after being his disciple.

'If I became his disciple, I will have certain protection from someone with the higher realm. Sword Intent is a thousand times more powerful than my current Sword Aura. He seems to be like a swordsman who is bonded by some feelings but still carefree as a true swordsman.'

'Those memories have no knowledge about Sword Dao. Currently, I can only rely on someone with proper knowledge and feelings about the Sword Dao. I should definitely accept him as a master.'

Thinking so, Li Xian kneeled down on the ground and kowtow three times, saying "Disciple Li Xian greets Master!"

When Elder Joy heard his words, he became overexcited and started laughing "Hahaha-Hahaha, you made a correct choice. In this sect, only I can teach you about the real swordsmanship."

"Hahaha-Hahaha, I really want to see that Elder Mo's face. Hahaha, I can't believe, he let go of such an opportunity. Get up! Get up!"

Elder Joy's laughter got wilder and wilder, gaining the attraction of other hundreds of disciples. At this moment, the crowd was full of disbelieve. They couldn't see his uniqueness nor heard Elder Joy's words. They could only start their own whispering filled with disbelieve.

"Elder Joy took a disciple. It's impossible to even true disciple didn't get to be his disciple."

"Yeah, how could he choose anyone so randomly? Isn't he worried about making enemies with true disciples?"

"Idiot, Elder Joy is a Sword Lord and he has also condensed Sword Intent. Inside the sect, I believe only Sect Master can suppress him. Do you think he sees true disciples as a threat?"

"But, who is this guy? Why did Elder Joy choose someone with such low cultivation?"

"I guess, he has something unique on him. Do you think Elder Joy still cares about relationships and benefits?"

"Hey, isn't Gu Fang? Maybe he knows something about the new disciple, should we ask him?"

"Hey idiot, at least wait until Gu Fang returns. Do you want to ask someone else about them in front of them?"

"Let's wait then!"

Many disciples were filled with dissatisfaction but still didn't say anything. It was obvious that they don't believe Li Xian was some sort of a genius. But they weren't arrogant either. Near them, there was another group of disciples.

Among the group, one of the disciples was closely looking at Li Xian. He was wearing a white and blue shirt and pants. He had a black belt made out of a special leather that was holding on to his sword sheath. He was a plain-looking guy with short hair and a long face.

He was holding a piece of paper with the same drawing as Li Xian's face. He looked at Li Xian closely again and thought 'Maybe I should explain this to Brother Mo before taking any actions. Although I can easily kill him, results might not be good for Brother Mo.'

'His cultivation is only the second rank of Junior Swordsmanship. Brother Mo told me that he had cultivated Sword Aura. But level-one Sword Aura wouldn't be enough to enter Elder Joy's eyes. If nothing's wrong, he must have level-two or even level-three Sword Aura.'

'That might be the only reason why Elder Joy would select him. After all, Elder Joy doesn't look at other Sword Cultivation talent. But I should strike sooner. If he has the third-level Sword Aura and reaches the fifth rank Junior Swordsmanship, it would be a devastating fight.'

'First, let's inform Brother Mo. If it is yes, then I would strike soon. If it no, then it's no.'

Thinking of it, he silently left the crowd. Only then, others noticed that he had left the crowd.

"Hey, when did Senior Brother Chen leave?"

"Hehe! Maybe he is jealous."

"Shut up! You son of bi*ch. Do you think Brother Chen is a coward like you? He is already the ninth rank Junior Swordsman. He is also infinitely close to cultivate level-one Sword Aura. If you dare to badmouth him, I will definitely kill you." In that crowd, there was a girl with a voluptuous body.

She had a plain face with long black hair and dark black pupils. There was a slight scar on her eyes and another scar on her right hand. Just like others, she also had a sword sheathe on her waist.

"Tch! Look who is speaking? If he was all that powerful then why would he lose to someone with two ranks below him? If he wants others to treat him as a genius, he must prove his talent. Eastern Sword Master is a hundred times better than him." Opposite to her, another girl started ridiculing her.

"You? Humph! Even dogs are better than you. At least, they are much more faithful to their owner." The girl with scar rebuke with anger flashing in her eyes. She snorted at the girl and cursed her.

"Who are you calling a dog? Do you want to die?" When the girl with the scar called her lower than a dog, she instantly raged up, holding her sword in her right hand.

"What? You want to try. Come on! I promise I will not kill you in a single strike." But the girl with the scar was extremely domineering. She instantly caught her swords and released powerful sword energy. But suddenly, her sword energy dispersed when a rigid hand caught her shoulder.

Behind her, Chen whispered "Xu Zexi, don't care about someone who could be lower than a dog. Let's go!"