Chapter 706 - Array Masters Association (1/2)
”So this is the Array Masters' Association… The building is a lot more ordinary than it looks from afar.” Yuan was used to seeing extravagant and luxurious buildings, so he was a little surprised to see the Array Masters' Association looking so plain.
”Let's go inside, shall we?”
Upon entering the building, Yuan could see a long line that snaked around the first floor, taking up half of the floor's space. At glance, these people appeared to be waiting to buy something from the front desk, but they were all given a piece of paper before getting sent to the second floor.
Yuan looked around to find someone that appeared to work there and approached him.
”Hello, where can I buy array techniques?”
”You mean array combinations? Are you an Array Master?” The man asked him.
”Yes, I know a few arrays.” Yuan nodded.
”Just because you know a few arrays doesn't make you an Array Master, kid.” The man sneered, and he continued, ”In order to be officially considered an Array Master, you must pass the Array Master Assessment. Only when you have the badge of an official Array Master can you buy array combinations from our Array Masters' Association.”
”So I have to join the association before I can purchase array combinations?” Yuan raised his eyebrows.
”What's the difference between this and joining a sect for their techniques?”
”I think you're misunderstanding something. We're not recruiting you to join us. The Array Masters' Association has the authority to give others the identification of an Array Master. You can sign up to join us if you wish, but it's not a requirement. There are many Array Masters out there that aren't part of our association, and there is no punishment for not wanting to join us.”
”However, if you don't take the assessment and become an official Array Master, you're not considered a real Array Master, and most places that sell array combinations require you to be an official Array Master.”
”Is that so… Then where do I sign up for this Array Master Assessment?” Yuan then asked.
The man pointed at the long queue in the store.
”I figured…” Yuan sighed.
”Well, I am going to take this assessment. You guys don't have to wait with me if you don't want to.” He said to Chu Liuxiang and the others.
”Where are we going to go? We have nowhere else to go. But even if I do, I'd rather stay here with you.” Chu Liuxiang shrugged.
”Then I am going to rest for a bit. Call me if you need me, Young Master.” Feng Yuxiang said before turning into a ball of flame and entering his body.
”It's a little bit crowded here, so I will also rest for now.” Lan Yingying said as she turned into a bracelet.
Only Xiao Hua, Chu Liuxiang, and Min Li remained.
Thus, they began waiting in the queue.
As they waited, Yuan would notice the people coming back down from the upper floors, and most of them had disappointed looks on their faces.
Clearly, they went upstairs to take the assessment.
And within the hour they waited, Yuan counted 22 people, but only 2 of them appeared to be happy with their result.
'The assessment is probably going to be difficult, especially for someone like me, who learned about arrays only a week ago…' Yuan sighed inwardly.
Once they reached the front, the middle-aged man sitting behind the desk asked him, ”What's your name? And how old are you?”
”Yuan, 18 years old.”
”Cultivation?”