Chapter 216: Returning to the Dragon Pavilion (1/2)
Once Yuan and the other disciples left the place, Long Yijun turned to look at Elder Shan and Elder Xuan with a serious expression on his face.
”Tell me everything that has happened,” he said to them with a listening look on his face.
Elder Xuan nodded and said, ”Allow me to explain first.”
He then proceeded to explain everything that had happened during their time outside the sect, leaving almost no detail out, such as Elder Shan's scandalous behavior.
”I see…”
Long Yijun turned to look at Elder Shan and asked, ”Do you have anything to add.”
”Only one thing,” she quickly responded before continuing, ”I am certain that there's a Spirit Grandmaster watching over Disciple Yuan in the shadows.”
”What!”
Both Long Yijun and Elder Xuan looked at her with wide eyes.
”Tell me more!” Long Yijun said in a somewhat demanding tone.
Elder Shan nodded and explained her encounter with Xiao Hua's voice that occurred when she got too clingy to Yuan.
”Qi manifestation… Indeed, only Spirit Grandmasters would be able to achieve such a feat...” Long Yijun pondered with a serious look on his face.
Even as a peak Spirit Master, he could barely use qi manifestation, much less make it stiff enough to hit someone with it.
”If this is really the case, we won't have to worry too much about Disciple Yuan's safety. However, we can't let our guard down even after learning this information. After all, we want to show this Spirit Grandmaster that we truly care about Disciple Yuan and his well-being.”
”I agree.” Elder Xuan nodded.
”Good, now let's talk about their rewards. How should the sect award them for their contribution? I think they deserve more than just some contribution points,” Long Yijun said.
”How about we let them cultivate at the Dragon's Peak?” Elder Xuan suddenly suggested.
”The Dragon's Peak? That's very generous of you…” Elder Shan looked at him with wide eyes.
”Can I hear your reason for this, Elder Xuan?” Long Yijun did not refuse and asked for his reason instead.
”Simple. Disciple Yuan. I wouldn't have even thought about it if not for Disciple Yuan. However, with his talents, he'll definitely benefit greatly from the Dragon's Peak. Perhaps he'll even feel indebted to us afterward.” Elder Xuan said.
”Hmmm…” Long Yijun closed his eyes to ponder.
A few moments later, he opened his eyes again and mumbled, ”I'd originally planned on letting him enter the Dragon's Peak after the Mystic Realm and before the Dragon Temple, but if I let him go there before the event, it'll definitely increase our chances of obtaining a higher rank.”
”The other Core Disciples won't be happy once they learn of this, especially since Disciple Yuan is still an Outer Court disciple.” Elder Shan suddenly said.
”Hmmm… Good point. The Mystic Realm is only two weeks away, and I don't intend on having Disciple Yuan participate as an Outer Court disciple. Although this is a little bit earlier than scheduled, let's have Disciple Yuan take the Inner Court disciple examination next week.” Long Yijun said.
Sometime later, Elder Xuan asked, ”What about the matter with the Carp Leaping Over Dragon's Gate Tower? Have the participating sects sent their disciples yet?”
Long Yijun then said, ”I was just about to talk about this. Yes, they have already sent their disciples here. We are waiting on just a couple more people to arrive before we begin, and they are expected to arrive tomorrow.”
”I see…”