Chapter Seven.

Not everyone that fills the application form can become a Ziran Sect disciple. Of course it depends on one's innate talent especially combat ability. Ziran Sect is hosting a simple Combat Skills Test to pick the best eleven competitors to join the sect. Even Lord Du Yuan is present to witness Lei Qiang determining the youngsters with combat ability.

Later on as they are wrapping up things Duan Xinyue shows up . Xu Han's face changes to a frightened one. Surely Duan Xinyue's presence has something to do with Xu Han's nervousness. Due to Lei Qiang's stubborn nature,he immediately denies Duan Xinyue a chance since he has already selected eleven disciples. Duan Xinyue's pulse is still weak and he insists he wants to learn alchemy. Lei Qiang sternly reminds him about Ziran Sect's rule that requires disciples to learn both alchemy and martial arts. Duan Xinyue's eyes reach out to Xu Han as if he's communicating something to him. Xu Han quickly remembers what he's supposed to do.

"Bro Lei you promised to give me a spot if I wanted to bring a disciple to your sect. Why don't you grant the spot to Duan gongzi ?,"Xu Han says nervously.

Since Lei Qiang promised what Xu Han has said,he doesn't dare go back on his word.

"I'll let Miss Du test your alchemy skills." The nervous expression on Xu Han's face quickly disappears.

Despite the saying 'show me your friend and I'll tell you your character ' being true,it definitely doesn't work on Xu Han and Lei Qiang. Lei Qiang is bold while Xu Han is timid and easy to threaten.These two have been long term buddies that's why Duan Xinyue chose to manipulate him.So a few days ago, Duan Xinyue happened to witness shy Xu Han lose face while dealing with his arrogant fiancée so Duan Xinyue offered to help him make Du Bai Xin fall in love with him. Since Xu Han is head over heels with Du Bai Xin,he agreed. But Duan Xinyue demanded him to help him secure a spot at Ziran Sect.

Lei Qiang unwillingly accepts this shameless man's demand. Lei Qiang settles down in White Pavilion in the evening to draft the sect rules for the new disciples. Lei Qiang seems to be troubled about something. Hong Yi is standing beside him trying to figure every possible way to start a conversation. He finally musters the courage to break the silence.

"Young Master, aren't you worried that our Sect's reputation will be ruined if people find out we recruited a prostitute disciple?Furthermore we broke the Sect's main rule because of him. That Duan..."

Lei Qiang interrupts him,"He's just a wily shameless fox. He manipulated Xu Han into helping him get into our sect. He clearly has something up in his sleeve."

"He might be an assassin sent to destroy our sect,"Hong Yi cringes at the thought of being massacred mercilessly.

"Young Master,that Duan gongzi has an unrestrained character if you add a few more rules he will run away from our sect."

Du Bai Xin walks in unnoticeably and joins their conversation.

"Duan Xinyue has already set his goals. He can do anything to achieve his goals. Two years ago,he lost a bet to someone and shaved his hair to accept his defeat. We all know he values his hair as much as he values his face."

"Miss Du why are you here?"Hong Yi asked in a startled voice.

"Oh,my apologies for not knocking. I saw the door was wide open so I walked in and happened to hear your conversation."

Du Bai Xin's gaze has been on Lei Qiang the whole time. She is waiting for his reaction but Lei Qiang seems to be ignoring her presence.

"Qiang-ge,do you need any help?"she asks referring to the drafting of sect rules.

"Miss Du, it's inappropriate to show up in a man's house at a time like this. If word gets out it might ruin your reputation."

"So be it ,"she curses inwardly and leaves unwillingly. Lei Qiang orders Hong Yi to lock the door to prevent any more intruders from coming even though Du Bai Xin is his only threat.