Phenomena of quasi cores

"Mmh... Personal disciples..." Yang Qing murmured, wearing a thoughtful expression. It made sense for the Xia Clan's founder to take in disciples, especially if he was looking to establish a family. Judging by his actions, it seemed he had always intended for that family to develop into something much larger.

He may not have had the experience or strength to serve as a guide or master within the Silver Crane Sect, but surely he had met the standards to do so outside of it. After all, before losing his cultivation base, he had been a core disciple of one of the longest-standing rank-two sects on the continent.

To reach the rank of core disciple in such a setting meant his talent was a cut above most within the sect. And given the prestige and standing of the Silver Crane Sect, his talent would likely be considered exceptional even when measured against the entire continent.