Proof Of Ability

With the now 60 former ink disciples having presented themselves at Lei Jin's arrival Headmaster Li Yuan Wang was impressed. The story he heard clearly had merit to it indeed. This was a great turnout and a vision of the future. There was still one more thing he had to be sure of though. This required a random person that he picked out from the crowd.

"You there, tell me. Were you once an ink disciple?" Headmaster Li Yuan Wang asked a random man among the 60 cultivators.

"Senior This lowly one indeed had been drawn by the desire of higher strength. However, Master Lei Jin has rescued this one from such a terrible nightmare." the man said, cupping his hands.

"Good! And if you had the chance would you ever fall for it again?" Headmaster Li Yuan Wang asked this just to see the depth of Lei Jin's effectiveness.

"Absolutely not! Senior, the state I was in along with these brothers and sisters was not a good one. It was as if we lost control of everything. So even if we advanced our cultivation it wouldn't be us who advanced." the man answered.

"Good, I did not sense a lie in your words you may relax." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said calmly.

"Is Headmaster Li Yuan Wang willing to help with the previous arrangements?" Lei Jin asked.

"This old master's suspicions have indeed been curbed. Between the degree of care you have for everyone around you I believe Gu Pan would not suffer a loss in marrying you." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said.

"Headmaster Li Yuan Wang, while I am flattered by such a comment, I was not referring to that particular arrangement at this moment." Lei Jin said, thinking that Headmaster Li Yuan Wang was trying to pull a prank on him.

"Ahahaha, Of course I'll aid you in this endeavor. I will even up tick the required inspections time frames. In this manner we may be able to catch all of them before the next batch 100 years from now." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said.

"Excellent with Headmaster Li Yuan Wang's help, my plans can progress more smoothly." Lei Jin said.

"Master Lei Jin, the others you have awoken have expressed the desire to be similar to us first five. I ask that the Master give us the order he deems best." Yong Sheng asked, realizing there was a gap where he could get a word in edgewise.

Lei Jin looked out at the former ink disciples. There was indeed a ratio of 5 women to 1 man. This should be a limit so there will be some balance. But he had other plans in store. Besides the women were far less likely to kill themselves when being captured so there would always be a disproportionate amount of them.

"Good. Then I'll put a limit of 6 women to 1 man. This will be the limit for the time being. That said I'd prefer you don't go over 5 to 1 in the interest of fairness. You are all in the same boat and thus have the same positions. So no fighting. You may take the next several months to come up with this arrangement. I would help you myself but I…" Lei Jin said, stopping and realizing that he has been foolish.

Xin Xia knew instantly and picked up from there. "I will help to match you to form the best possible matches." She added.

"We thank the Mistress for her aid in this matter." the 60 members said out loud.

"Now then let us take care of these things." Xin Xia said, stepping forward and clapping her hands lightly.

She began to go through each of the men one by one. Headmaster Li Yuan Wang realized that there was more to do now.

"Young Pillar. I must leave to go and make preparations for this plan of yours. I wish you well." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said.

"Before you leave, please at least take a look at the shrine I made to honor my parents." Lei Jin said.

There was no reason to refuse such an offer. Though it did seem odd, even so he agreed. Yet again Headmaster Li Yuan Wang and Gu Pan both were in complete shock at the sight before them. This Shrine was not simple. Even having two high rank artifacts as memorial pieces.

"Young Pillar's Parents had a filial son indeed. Such a magnificent shrine to honor your late parents." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said.

"Pillar Disciple Lei Jin, you loved your parents deeply. I think this is a great quality. Not only is the Pillar Disciple strong but he is also kind, generous and loving. You've lost a lot in this life and suffered. Yet you are here doing what you can to make things better. Master has chosen a good man for me. I hope to get to know you better next time." Gu Pan said, then offered her respects to the shrine.

"I'm afraid this is where we must depart. This was truly an eye opening and Jaw dropping experience for this Headmaster." Headmaster Li Yuan Wang said.

"Then I will wish you a safe journey back." Lei Jin said, holding himself together.

Headmaster Li Yuan Wang and Gu Pan flew off and left the Azure Void Cave Heaven. Leaving behind Lei Jin who felt a bit emotional like always when hearing such things. And at this time the people who had been ordered to arrive came in droves. Soon everyone needed for the assignment was present.

"Young Pillar we have assembled as desired. I have brought more refiners with me this time." Supreme elder Feng Guang said.

"And us old fogies have come as well. After hearing such a method we can't just leave the refining up to Sister Azure Heart after all." another Supreme Elder laughed lightly.

"This disciple is grateful that all have arrived. Since we have more 8th rank masters here this time, we can begin right away. Supreme Elder Azure Heart and Supreme Elder Hong are currently… preoccupied." Lei Jin said.

"Then let's not dawdle on this matter. We have plenty of artifact refining masters with us here and so we can begin." The same Supreme Elder said.

"Good! I'll have someone escort the Seniors for Alchemy to their spot. As for the others. It's time to change the tide of this war for the better. It all begins with these artifacts." Lei Jin said, peaking of the people's interest in these artifacts. Then leading them to the refining room.