Capítulo 995: Chapter 1006: Elder Si Qin
Upon hearing Zhao Liangdong’s suggestion, a few elders wanted to rebut, but upon recalling the havoc wreaked by that prodigy at Mozi Academy, they held their tongues and no one spoke up to oppose.
After all, the damage caused by that prodigy to Mozi Academy was so profound that it was unforgettable for all the elders. More importantly, Wang Yan had even taken away the Chaos Bell.
Seeing this, Fang Hong realized the situation was unfavorable.
Although he was rely using Wang Yan, he didn’t wish to see the Zhao Family dominate entirely. With Wang Yan present, he could at least suppress Zhao Hanli.
Therefore, Fang Hong hurriedly said, “We cannot do it, Wang Yan’s reputation is likely already widespread now. If we kill him, we’ll tarnish our reputation. How will anyone dare to co to Mozi Academy? We’d be digging our own graves.”
Zhao Liangdong sneered, “With the reputation of Mozi Academy in the Celestial Dynasty, no matter how poor it gets, people will still co. Fang Hong, are you secretly collaborating with Wang Yan?”
Fang Hong glared and said, “Zhao Liangdong, don’t slander . Since neither of us can convince the other, why don’t we seek Elder Si Qin’s opinion?”
Upon saying this, Fang Hong turned to the silent woman beside him.
This woman wore a white robe reaching the ground, her long black hair draped over her shoulders, with a delicate face and an ethereal air.
This woman was none other than Elder Si Qin, the only female elderly among the eight great elders of Mozi Academy.
When Fang Hong ntioned consulting Si Qin, Zhao Liangdong imdiately smirked, “You’re asking Elder Si Qin’s opinion? She wouldn’t even kill an ant. If we’re going to ask, why not let the eight of us vote, and we’ll abide by the side with more opinions?”
Fang Hong cursed inwardly. As the eight great elders vie for influence at Mozi Academy, without Wang Yan, their competitive power would definitely diminish. Therefore, most would agree to kill Wang Yan.
Just as Fang Hong was anxious, the eight elders suddenly paused, attentively listening.
Suddenly, they simultaneously heard an aged voice saying, “Take in this young man.”
Upon hearing this voice, the eight elders promptly nodded in understanding, “Yes.”
The voice belonged to none other than Wu Ancestor Li, the headmaster of Mozi Academy.
Wu Ancestor Li had been in seclusion for many years, and no one expected him to speak out because of Wang Yan.
Since Wu Ancestor Li commanded Wang Yan’s acceptance, no one dared to broach the topic of killing Wang Yan.
At this mont, Wang Yan was ascending the mountain, oblivious that he had narrowly escaped from Ghost Gate monts ago.
After all, if the eight great Demon Venerable were to strike simultaneously, even ten Wang Yans would be dead.
Yet, since Wang Yan couldn’t be killed, the elders quickly shifted their thoughts on how to take Wang Yan under their tutelage.
With such a disciple, the strength of the entire school would surely rise.
Just as the elders were about to speak, Wu Ancestor Li’s voice resounded again, “Let him apprentice under Si Qin.”
Upon hearing this, Si Qin quickly responded, “Understood, Headmaster.”
After this statent, Wu Ancestor Li’s voice faded away.
Now that Wang Yan had joined Si Qin, the elders dared not ddle any further; having Wang Yan under Si Qin was the best option for them.
Among the eight great elders, Elder Si Qin’s nature was the most unassuming, having not nurtured her own influence, thus posing little threat to the other seven elders.
Therefore, Wang Yan’s joining Si Qin t with the least resistance.
Seeing that Si Qin had taken Wang Yan, Zhao Liangdong said, “My Zhao family’s disciples naturally fall under my tutelage. Zhao Hanli and He Wanrui are mine.”
At this point, Wang Yan, Zhao Hanli, and He Wanrui were all taken away, leaving two other not particularly special disciples; the other elders each claid one each.
Now, Wang Yan, Zhao Hanli, and He Wanrui, led by Zhao Xuebo, were waiting at the Half-Mountain Pavilion.
On the surrounding nine high peaks, tens of thousands of disciples had yet to disperse, all eager to see which elder would claim Wang Yan.
“I think Wang Yan should be taken by Elder Zhao Liangdong; Elder Zhao’s influence is the strongest.”
“No, it should be Elder Fang Hong.”
“Elder Fang already has Fang Jinchun; Wang Yan won’t be given to him. I guess…”
As everyone was discussing, suddenly a woman in white gauze drifted down the sky, addressing the Half-Mountain Pavilion, “Wang Yan, co with .”
Seeing that it was Elder Si Qin, everyone was taken aback. No one expected Wang Yan, amid all the excitent, to fall under Elder Si Qin’s tutelage.
Wang Yan looked up at Elder Si Qin in the sky without objection, imdiately soaring up to et her.
Si Qin, observing Wang Yan closely for the first ti, noted his young and handso, very masculine appearance. Her heart trembled slightly, thinking: Who would’ve thought he was such a young lad? Alas, the headmaster desires him under my tutelage. Yet, isn’t there that saying, ‘trees standing above the forest are destroyed by the wind?’ Will I be able to protect him?
Thinking this, Si Qin sighed lightly and said to Wang Yan, “Follow .”
Saying so, she led Wang Yan toward one of the eight side peaks.
Subsequently, Zhao Liangdong ca to take Zhao Hanli and He Wanrui, while the other two elders claid the remaining two.
As Zhao Hanli followed Zhao Liangdong away, he glanced at the departing Wang Yan and sneered, “Wang Yan, don’t think that becoming the Chief Disciple ans smooth sailing. I tell you, at Mozi Academy, it’s all about family heritage. You’re with Elder Si Qin; hmm, just wait to be ground down slowly.”
Seeing the Half-Mountain Pavilion empty, disciples on the surrounding mountains began to chatter.
“Wang Yan will be with Elder Si Qin; he’ll no longer have space to develop.”
“Indeed, Si Qin is too soft-hearted; that’s why she’s bullied.”
“This Wang Yan is completely buried.”
…
The discussions died down as everyone returned to their dwellings with a sigh.
At this mont, Wang Yan followed Elder Si Qin to one of the side peaks.
This side peak was densely packed with houses, from the base to the top, almost numbering in the thousands.
At the base, the houses were extrely shabby, mostly surrounded by a few broken plates, and so even sealing the front of a cave with a piece of wood.
Closer to the peak, the houses beca more luxurious, with a few two-story buildings at the summit.
Si Qin led Wang Yan into the highest building on the summit, which was her dwelling.
Despite its luxurious appearance from the outside, inside, the building was very simplistic.
Aside from a few tables and chairs, and a few ditation mats, there was nothing else.
Si Qin took a seat at the top chair, gesturing Wang Yan to sit to the side, then slowly said, “Wang Yan, from today on, you will cultivate on this mountain. Although under my tutelage, I am responsible for teaching you. However, for a talent like you, there’s little I can offer in terms of instruction. Still, if there’s anything you wish to know, feel free to ask. I will definitely tell you all I know.”
Hearing Si Qin’s sincerity, Wang Yan smiled slightly and said, “Thank you, I have one question. How can I participate in the academy trial scheduled for half a year from now?”
Upon hearing this, Si Qin paused first, then chuckled wryly, saying, “To participate in the academy trial, it takes at least three to five years, and as long as over a dozen. Participating in half a year is entirely impossible.”
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