Xu Wendong looked troubled and said, "Senior, the matter of apprenticeship is of great significance to . Could I return to the Elixir Sect and discuss it with my master?"
Since he already had a sect, taking another master required the approval of Wuming.
Otherwise, it would be considered betrayal and treachery.
The Supre Elder sneered, "If I let you go, would you actually return?"
Xu Wendong said righteously, "I will definitely co back!"
Even though he said so.
He still felt a bit uneasy.
He had thought about never returning after leaving, even if he acquired the Warm Jade, he could have soone else deliver it.
But...
The Supre Elder seed to see through his intentions.
"No need for such trouble. I have your master’s Communication Token. I will inform him about your apprenticeship right now!"
As he spoke, the Supre Elder took out a Communication Token, infused it with Soul Force, and said, "Wuming, my young friend, this disciple of yours is very much to my liking. You wouldn’t mind letting him join my Sword Pavilion, would you?"
Wuming had previously co to the Sword Pavilion to study swordsmanship and had subsequently created the Naless Sword Technique, so they knew each other.
Wuming replied quickly, with a hint of displeasure, "Senior, I admit my disciple is outstanding, but it’s a bit much for your Sword Pavilion to openly poach people, isn’t it?"
"Senior, if my disciple wants to join the Sword Pavilion, I naturally won’t stop him."
"But if he doesn’t want to, you should give up on that idea!"
"Even if I have to risk my old life, I will take him back!"
Xu Wendong was deeply moved.
The disciple’s effort in brewing the Nine Revolutions Resurrection Pill was not in vain!
The Supre Elder said indifferently, "He took that sword!"
Wuming asked puzzled, "Which sword?"
The Supre Elder: "That sword!"
"Hiss!" Wuming took a sharp breath, "Senior, the sword you’re talking about, could it be that sword?"
The Supre Elder snorted, "What other sword could it be besides that one?"
After a mont of silence, Wuming’s voice ca through the Communication Token again, "Wendong should be there, right?"
Xu Wendong responded, "Master, I am here."
Wuming sighed, full of helplessness in his tone, "As the saying goes, accepting favors makes one obligated."
"Since things have co to this, you might as well take another master!"
"As your master, I won’t mind you joining soone else’s school, because I know your heart is always with the Elixir Sect."
Then, in a sudden change of tone, he exclaid, "Hahaha, I can’t hold it in any longer. Who would have thought the Sword Pavilion’s Supre Treasure would recognize my disciple as its master? It’s killing with laughter!"
His words weren’t said in vain; the Supre Elder’s eyes widened in fury. He gritted his teeth and said, "Wuming, if you ever co to my Sword Pavilion, I’ll beat you every ti I see you!"
With that, the communication was severed.
He looked at Xu Canghai and the other seven elders, glaring, "What are you staring at? Do you want to ask why Wuming knows about our Sword Pavilion’s Spiritual Artifact?"
"Isn’t it because your skills are inadequate?"
"Wuming could sense the existence of a Spiritual Artifact while living in our Sword Pavilion for half a month."
"But you useless bunch have lived here for most of your lives and couldn’t sense the existence of a Spiritual Artifact at all."
"With your abilities, how can you teach outstanding disciples?"
Everyone hung their heads in sha.
You can’t belittle us just because Xu Wendong is excellent, can you?
That’s not fair to us!
"Alright, alright, as they say, there’s no better ti than the present. Let’s hold the apprenticeship ceremony today!" The Supre Elder said impatiently, "You all, go prepare for the ceremony!"
Jian Chi quickly said, "Supre Elder, today’s weather is bad, gloomy and overcast. Why don’t we delay for a day and hold the ceremony on a clear day?"
The Supre Elder’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Are you saying my words don’t carry any weight now?"
Jian Chi quickly lowered his head, "I will prepare imdiately, sir!" With that, he led the other six elders out of the cave.
"······"
Xu Wendong looked disheartened.
In fact, joining the Sword Pavilion wouldn’t be a big deal.
He wouldn’t even mind joining under any elder.
After all, the Sword Pavilion was after a title.
But...
Joining Xu Canghai’s tutelage, he felt very awkward.
This would make Si Youyou his master-aunt!
But now.
He couldn’t change anything.
The news of Xu Wendong’s apprenticeship to Xu Canghai quickly spread throughout the Sword Pavilion, causing quite a stir.
Although Xu Wendong’s abilities were very strong.
The Sword Pavilion’s sect leader was notoriously strict in accepting disciples, requiring unique insights into swordsmanship and comprehension that could earn respect.
Xu Wendong, however, was different.
Last night at dinner, he admitted he didn’t understand any swordsmanship at all.
Obviously.
Xu Wendong’s presence broke the Sword Pavilion’s rules.
This seed unfair to many disciples, and there was so discontent.
Xu Canghai returned to his residence and saw Si Youyou sitting cross-legged, imrsed in cultivation. He said softly, "Junior Sister, pause for a mont."
Si Youyou stopped cultivating, retrieved the Golden Core Power within her into the Golden Core, then slowly opened her eyes and said softly, "What is it, Senior Brother?"
Usually, her senior brother wouldn’t interrupt her cultivation.
So she couldn’t help but feel curious.
Xu Canghai smiled and recounted the events, "It all started when I took Xu Wendong to the Sword Pavilion to choose a weapon..."
Upon learning the course of events, Si Youyou’s heart trembled violently, her eyes full of shock, "That guy wants to join under your na?"
Xu Canghai asked, puzzled, "What’s wrong with that? Don’t you feel it’s an honor for to have him as my disciple?"
Si Youyou forced a smile, "That guy’s talent is indeed outstanding, but the Sword Pavilion has its own rules, especially for becoming your disciple; one needs to be proficient in swordsmanship, with extraordinary insights and comprehension."
"But Wendong doesn’t understand swordsmanship. Now that you’ve openly accepted him, it will surely cause dissatisfaction among the sect’s disciples."
She didn’t want her senior brother to accept Xu Wendong as a disciple because she hadn’t found the opportunity for Golden Core to Nascent Soul transformation.
To put it bluntly, she still needs to engage in Yin and Yang Dual Cultivation with Xu Wendong.
She’s already uncomfortable practicing Dual Cultivation as his aunt, let alone with the status of a master-aunt...
She really didn’t know how to face Xu Wendong, nor did she know how to face her senior brother.
Xu Canghai also sighed, "I know, maintaining fairness within the sect is crucial for unity."
"But only the sect leader’s disciple can succeed as the sect leader!"
"And not to ntion the Lingxiao Sword’s recognition of Wendong, even without the Lingxiao Sword, his future achievents will be limitless. Having him as the sect leader is the best choice!"
Si Youyou remained silent.
She understood the reasoning.
Just...
She didn’t know if Xu Wendong would be willing to engage in Dual Cultivation with his master-aunt together?
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