In the evening, the test ended, and the examiner and Qi Feng led the new disciples who had passed the selection up the mountain.
Arriving halfway up the mountain, the examiner led everyone into a majestic hall and bowed respectfully: "Disciple Fang Zhong, I would like to meet the master and all the masters and uncles. This year's selection of new disciples has been successfully completed."
"Okay, let's take a look." In the center of the hall, a white-haired old man with a kind expression said. His voice was calm and natural, but extremely powerful.
In addition to the white-haired old man, there are several monks standing in the hall, most of them are old men. Even the younger ones are middle-aged. But even the old men have very few wrinkles on their faces, and their skin has a faint crystal luster.
, as if made of special materials.
Seeing the new disciples coming in, these monks glanced over one after another.
The new disciples immediately felt like their whole bodies were being seen through. Their hearts beat faster and they stood there cautiously, not daring to raise their heads and look directly.
The white-haired old man glanced at them one by one, and finally landed on Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao. His eyes lit up: "Well, these two new disciples look very good, what do you think?"
"It's indeed good. It's been many years since I met such a disciple with such excellent bones."
"This young man is endowed with wisdom and brilliance. This young girl is stunningly talented and agile. She can be called a genius."
All the monks nodded one after another, their eyes showing eagerness, and they were extremely optimistic about Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao.
Fang Zhong hurriedly said: "Master, this boy is called Zhuo Bufan, and the girl is called Li Yuanyao. They are both excellent in aptitude tests, and they have both broken through the acquired first-level Qi refining realm. They are the ones with the best qualifications in the selection of Zhengxuan Sect in the past ten years."
disciple."
The white-haired old man moved slightly and showed a bit of joy: "No wonder, it turns out you have excellent qualifications, Fang Zhong, you did a good job!"
Fang Zhong said happily: "This is what a disciple should do. In addition, there is a new disciple, and the test results are unexpected. The disciple cannot judge his situation, so he specially brought him up the mountain and asked the master and all the masters and uncles to make a decision.
"
He told Xia Chen about the abnormal situation that caused the test stone to spontaneously ignite.
"Oh? Is there such a thing? Let's take a closer look at this boy to see what's so different about him!" The white-haired old man and the monks were startled, and their eyes shifted to Xia Chen.
When they were looking at the new disciples just now, Xia Chen was not surprised, so they didn't pay attention. They didn't expect that this boy was so strange. Could he be the legendary hidden genius?
All the new disciples had subtle looks in their eyes, thinking that this guy was so good that he could outshine Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao.
Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao's eyes were blazing with deep dissatisfaction. As geniuses, they naturally did not want to meet a more powerful genius.
Being stared at by so many people at the same time, Xia Chen couldn't help but feel chills all over his body. His heart was pounding. He was worried that foreign objects in his body would be discovered, so he had to force himself to remain calm.
After a while, all the monks looked at each other with disappointment.
"This man seems to be quite determined, and seems to be very suitable for cultivation, but he has ordinary bones and mediocre qualifications. Even ordinary disciples cannot compare with him."
"This is not a peerless genius. He is clearly no different from ordinary people. He can barely cultivate Qi sensing."
"It's really disappointing. This boy's performance is quite strange. I didn't expect him to be so mediocre. Alas!"
"Even if he practices cultivation, he will reach the end of the third level of acquired life at most. His qualifications are too poor and his potential is very limited."
All the monks shook their heads and withdrew their gazes. They were instantly bored with Xia Chen. They were all senior monks, so they could easily see through the acquired disciples.
The white-haired old man also sighed regretfully. He thought he might have found a peerless genius, but who thought it was a big joke.
The eyes of many new disciples immediately turned into contempt. They all thought that this guy seemed to be a blockbuster, but it turned out that he was far inferior to us, but they looked up to him.
Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Xia Chen with a hint of disdain.
There was only a thin old man who looked at Xia Chen with a thoughtful look in his eyes, but said nothing.
Xia Chen looked indifferent. Ever since he was a handyman, he had endured many of these blows. His heart had already been as hard as iron. No matter how others ridiculed him, they would just treat it as a barking dog or a donkey's braying.
The monks ignored Xia Chen. After a while of discussion, Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao were selected as personal successors respectively by a monk named Yue Zifeng and a female monk named Xu Fang due to their excellent qualifications. The white-haired old man personally decided.
disciple.
As for Xia Chen and others, no one cares about them, so they can only follow the old rules and start from the most ordinary disciples.
Afterwards, Fang Zhong led the new disciples out of the main hall and went to another deacon hall to complete the registration procedures, distribute disciple manuals, sect clothing and daily utensils, and then led everyone around the sect to explain the sect rules and precautions.
Through Fang Zhong's explanation, Xia Chen understood that there was a huge difference between direct disciples and ordinary disciples. Not only could direct disciples be personally taught by older monks, but they could also enjoy various resources and privileges, such as elixirs, techniques, treasures, etc., as well as status.
It's not at the same level as ordinary disciples.
As for ordinary disciples, it is very hard. They have no teachers, no resources, and the lowest status. They have to rely on their own hard work. Only those who have cultivated to the fifth level or above or have special opportunities can be favored by the older monks.
Become a direct disciple. Of course, this chance is very slim, and the vast majority of ordinary disciples are just stepping stones for the most common people.
Finally, Fang Zhong assigned the new disciple a residence in the courtyard and left immediately.
All the new disciples were refreshed. From the moment they went up the mountain, they were faced with either old disciples or elders of their masters. They didn't even dare to take a breath. At this moment, they could finally feel a little more relaxed.
"Senior Brother Zhuo, Senior Sister Li, Junior Brother, my name is Wu Gang. I have just joined the sect, so I need to ask you two to take care of me, haha." A disciple with pimples on his face smiled and said to Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao.
He was obviously several years older than Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao, but he called him "senior brother and sister" very naturally, and his smile was full of flattery.
"My name is Yang Er. It's my honor to be able to join geniuses like Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li. If anything happens to Senior Brother and Senior Sister in the future, just give me your orders." Another burly new disciple also patted him.
The breasts welcome him.
Many other new disciples also stepped forward, surrounding Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao like stars holding the moon, trying their best to please them.
Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao are both geniuses and personally chosen disciples. Sooner or later, they will stand out and become outstanding disciples, so they naturally want to take this opportunity to curry favor with each other.
However, there were also a few new disciples who did not step forward, and Xia Chen was one of them.
Li Yuanyao's face was pale, as if she didn't hear the people's flattery. She had a very high self-esteem and didn't even bother to talk to ordinary disciples.
Zhuo Bufan just nodded slightly in agreement.
"Senior Brother Zhuo, Senior Sister Li, and my cousin Song Qingshan are old disciples of Zhengxuan Sect. They are doing well. It is very convenient to do anything within the sect. If senior brothers and sisters need help from me, just let me know."
Wu Gang smiled.
He observed their actions and knew that the two of them were arrogant and had little interest in him and others, so he specifically mentioned their relationship within the sect.
Zhuo Bufan's expression changed. Although he was a personally chosen disciple, he had just started and had not yet established his feet firmly. It was difficult to ignore Wu Gang's relationship, so he slightly cupped his hands and said: "Junior brother Wu, you are welcome. Since we are from the same sect, we must unite."
Be consistent and help each other.”
Although Li Yuanyao did not speak, his expression softened a lot, and he nodded slightly towards Wu Gang.
Wu Gang's eyes suddenly lit up, and the pimples on his face seemed to be shining brightly. He smiled and said: "Unite as one, what Senior Brother Zhuo said is so good. Brothers, I have a suggestion. We, the new disciples, might as well form a small group.
Do you agree with Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li as leaders?"
"Okay!" The other new disciples responded enthusiastically. Two of the three people in front of him were hand-chosen disciples, and one had connections within the sect. Naturally, he wanted to hang out with them.
Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao smiled faintly. Although they were noncommittal, they were held up by everyone, and their eyes also showed a bit of pride.
"Hey, you guys, why don't you come over to meet Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li?" Wu Gang glanced at Xia Chen and several other new disciples, and immediately shouted arrogantly.
Xia Chen and the other new disciples were about to leave, but upon hearing this, they immediately stopped and frowned.
"You don't understand what I'm saying?" Wu Gang looked unkind, strode closer, pointed at several people, "I just said that you have to obey the orders of Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li? Why don't you come here quickly?"
"Especially you, Xia Chen." He looked at Xia Chen arrogantly, "A handyman who got into the job by luck. Originally, with your mediocre qualifications, you were not qualified to be on an equal footing with us. Now that I give you a chance, that's you.
It’s an honor, you know?”
"I don't want to join you, and I don't want to listen to anyone's orders." Xia Chen said. He couldn't stand Wu Gang's abominable double-dealing, but now that he had just joined the sect, he still tried to keep a low profile.
"That's right, we don't want to join you either." The new disciples also said one after another.
"Dare you refuse?" Wu Gang's face darkened, "You are so brave. You are disrespectful to Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li."
"Wu Gang, what we want are elites, not trash." Zhuo Bufan said calmly, "What is a handyman with only the third level of acquired potential at most? What is he here to do? Is he going to be treated like trash?"
"I don't want a clown even if I kneel on the ground and beg him." Li Yuanyao glanced at Xia Chen with disdain and immediately looked away.
Xia Chen overshadowed Zhuo Bufan and Li Yuanyao during the test, and the two of them had been feeling uncomfortable, so they took the opportunity to have an attack.
"Yes, Senior Brother Zhuo, Senior Sister Li, I have no intention of recruiting this handyman, I am just playing with him." Wu Gang nodded quickly and bowed.
"I didn't want to join you. Even if I knelt down and begged me, I wouldn't have joined." Xia Chen was angry. He coldly said a word and turned to leave. These people were like flies to him.
Disgusted in my heart.
"Stop, do I let you go?" Wu Gang shouted.
Xia Chen's eyes grew colder: "What do you want?"
"Ya San, what nonsense did you just say?" Wu Gang sneered, "I order you to immediately apologize to Senior Brother Zhuo and Senior Sister Li. You can only leave when we let you go. And when you see us in the future, you have to go around.
Do you understand?"
"Get out!" Xia Chen's face turned cold, and his anger could no longer be contained.
"You want to die, you are so shameless, I will beat you until you eat shit today!" Wu Gang was furious and slapped Xia Chen hard on the face with his palm.
Boom! He had just swung his palm halfway when an indestructible iron fist suddenly came out and hit him hard on the lower abdomen.
Wu Gang's eyes suddenly protruded, his face turned blue and purple, and he was completely distorted. He covered his abdomen and fell to his knees with a thud. Before he could struggle, Xia Chen stepped hard on the back of his neck: "What did you just say?