Chapter 32: Old Xiu! Wrapped Up!
Ming Zhaoshuang glanced at the disciples of the earth and wood element who were using spells to repair the arena, thinking they would take another half an hour to finish their cultivation.
She then looked at Ming Chenxing, Fei Changxiu, and three disciples at the Golden Core mid-stage and two at the Golden Core early stage who were standing in a line before her. Clearly, these individuals were the chosen elites who would represent the Ao Tian Sect in the upcoming competition.
Fei Changxiu introduced, “This is Ji Qi, Senior Brother of Ding Tian Peak, at the Golden Core mid-stage. He’s my long-time rival and also my perennial subordinate. He can be considered our Ao Tian Sect’s most outstanding…”
Ming Chenxing covered Fei Changxiu’s mouth, signaling for the others to introduce themselves, and began,
“Ming Chenxing, Golden Core mid-stage.”
“Ji Qi, Golden Core mid-stage.”
“He Jiusi, Golden Core mid-stage.”
“Xu Muran, Golden Core mid-stage.”
“Wang Dayi, Golden Core early stage.”
“He Qingqing, Golden Core early stage.”
Ji Qi was the first to greet Ming Zhaoshuang on behalf of the five people:
“Junior Sister Shen, Junior Sister Ming, you are truly formidable.”
“You are practically a role model for all women in our Ao Tian Sect, someone we look up to.” He Jiusi said with a grin to the two of them, “You’ve single-handedly restored the honor of our Ao Tian Sect. We are truly impressed.”
“Junior Sister Ming, find me after you’ve broken off your engagement with the Young Sect Master. I’m super handsome.” Xu Muran made a careless joke and was immediately beaten by the group.
“You think you can compete for Junior Sister? You’re dreaming!”
He Qingqing punched him in the face and said.
“Junior Sister Ming is a peerless genius who cultivates both sword and talismans. I’m sure she will soar to great heights in the future!”
Wang Dayi gave her a thumbs-up.
Ming Zhaoshuang remained silent and aloof, enjoying the praise.
Only when her vanity was greatly satisfied did Ming Zhaoshuang clear her throat and say,
“Since it has already been said that all ten quotas belong to our Ao Tian Sect, we shouldn’t let anyone else snatch them, right?”
Huh?
Wasn’t it about them competing amongst themselves? How did it become that all ten quotas were theirs?
Ji Qi asked, “Junior Sister means that of the ten quotas, not a single one will be left for the other two sects?”
As soon as this was said, large question marks appeared above everyone’s heads.
Huh?
That’s not good, isn’t it? It seems a bit inconsiderate.
However, it sounded quite exciting. Those two rival sects were just bullying their Ao Tian Sect for having no strong contenders, which was why they were so aggressive. Now that they had won three consecutive matches, it was truly a moment of pride and satisfaction. When Junior Sister Ming said that, they even felt a surge of eagerness.
Ten quotas! If they all went to their Ao Tian Sect, even if there was nothing inside the Talisman Saint’s Secret Realm, it would still sound incredibly impressive.
Wang Dayi rubbed his forehead, hesitating slightly,
“Can I do it?”
He Qingqing pursed her lips hesitantly, “Junior Sister Ming, I’m afraid I can’t.”
Before Ming Zhaoshuang could speak, a sharp voice called out from the side:
“Who says you can’t! If your Junior Sister Ming can do it, why can’t you!”
The newcomer had a proper appearance and a stern gaze. The corners of his eyes were slightly upturned, giving him a serious look.
Even the usually jovial Fei Changxiu put away his smile in front of this person and respectfully said,
“Master, why are you here?”
Peak Master Xiu Tian said irritably, “If I didn’t come, how would I know you all lack confidence? Look at your Junior Sister Ming, she isn’t even from the Ao Tian Sect yet, but she fought to defend the sect’s honor. And what about you? You’re boosting others’ morale and crushing your own. Yes, your cultivation is a step behind theirs. But no matter how strong they are, can they reach Late Golden Core? Your Junior Sister Ming is also at Early Golden Core, yet she managed to subdue them with a single talisman.”
Wang Dayi and He Qingqing exchanged glances, as if they had finally regained their confidence, and said,
“Master, Martial Uncle, we will not disappoint you.”
The upturned corners of Peak Master Xiu Tian’s eyes drooped slightly, but his expression remained very stern:
“Alright, if I say any more, your Sect Master and Martial Uncles will get unhappy. These items, spirit tools, pills, and talismans, were sent by your Martial Uncles to alleviate your pressure. They were all personally crafted by your Martial Uncles and are extremely precious.”
He held a storage bag, which they opened. Inside, six sets of items were neatly arranged. Each set contained four combat talismans, six recovery pills, and one Profound Grade Mid-Rank spirit tool.
The moment these items were revealed, the Ao Tian Sect disciples present had their eyes redden.
These items were naturally extremely precious. Ordinary Peak Masters would not easily bestow them upon disciples. However, this time, they had tacitly revealed their bottom line, all in the hope of further enhancing their Ao Tian Sect’s reputation.
“Senior Brothers and Sisters! Charge forward with all your might, we all believe in you!”
“Exactly, exactly! Junior Sister Ming said we can take ten quotas, and we definitely will!”
“Senior Brother Ji, I believe in you!”
“Junior Sister Qingqing, don’t worry! Junior Sister Shen can do it, and so can you!”
Fei Changxiu’s eyes were the reddest. He reached out to take the assistance item meant for him, about to launch into an emotional speech, when Peak Master Xiu Tian slapped his hand away:
“You brat, what are you doing with your hands? There’s none for you!”
A burst of laughter filled the room.
Fei Changxiu rubbed his sore nose and said aggrievedly,
“It’s fine if there’s none for me. Anyway, I’m the strongest, I don’t need these external things to secure a quota.”
Peak Master Xiu Tian handed the first item in his hand to Ming Chenxing and said,
“We thank Young Master Ming for his secret assistance. This is a gift for you, Young Master Ming. We hope you won’t find it unworthy and return victorious.”
Ming Chenxing said,
“I don’t need it. Give it to him.”
He then looked towards Fei Changxiu.
Upon hearing this, Fei Changxiu jumped up and said,
“Hey, you’re giving me something you don’t want, right? I was quite fond of it originally, but now I’m not.”
Seeing his lively and jumpy demeanor, Peak Master Xiu Tian couldn’t stop himself and smacked Fei Changxiu on the head,
“Why are you shouting? Apologize to Young Master Ming.”
Ming Zhaoshuang chuckled and said, “Uncle Xiu, if that’s the case, then give it to Senior Brother Qin.”
Both Ming Chenxing and Fei Changxiu were Heaven’s Chosen and did not lack these resources. Now, thinking about it, only Qin Feilong, who had just entered the Golden Core early stage, desperately needed these items.
“If that’s the case, then I can’t say much more.”
After a moment of contemplation, Peak Master Xiu Tian ultimately kept this resource.
During the time when Qin Feilong was still considered a waste, he had repeatedly advised Qin Du to give up on his useless son, and had repeatedly advised Fei Changxiu to provoke Qin Feilong, wanting him to live as an ordinary person and stop consuming the sect’s resources.
However, looking back now, he had just entered the Golden Core early stage and had risked his life to defend their sect’s honor. It was only right to give this to him.
Peak Master Xiu Tian turned and berated Fei Changxiu, “If you don’t get me a quota, don’t come back to Xiu Tian Peak these days!”
Fei Changxiu thumped his chest, full of confidence, “Old Xiu, consider it done!”
It was unclear if it was because Fei Changxiu had shouted the slogans too many times, but after his words, a dense crowd behind the Ao Tian Sect erupted in a unified chant:
“Old Xiu, consider it done!”
