Chapter 33: You're the Good-for-Nothing

  Several people responded, and the Xue surname woman turned around to pull Zhao Chun over, smiling and saying: "Chun younger brother, the several people standing in front of you now are all under the various peaks of Qingyang Gate. They all want you to go to their place to learn the method of cultivation." As she spoke, she pointed at each of the foundation-building cultivators one by one, introducing them: "This is Zhang Shifu from Ruyi Peak, this is Yao Shifu from Qingdan Peak, Li Shifu from Feijian Peak, and Zhao Shifu from Liuyun Peak."

  "It's an honor to meet all of you seniors." Zhao Chun said with a bow.

  A woman with the surname Xue reached out and patted Zhao Chun's back of the head, correcting him: "You've already been taken in by Qingyang Gate. From now on, when you meet fellow sect members, unless they're your master's direct disciples, those in the Qi Refining stage are all brothers, those in the Foundation Building stage are all called Shifu, and Golden Elixir stage cultivators are all called Shizong. Got it?"

  "Oh, Zhao Chun knows, I've seen all the masters. Then what should I call you?" Although Zhao Chun couldn't see the woman's cultivation level, he also knew she shouldn't be in the foundation-building stage. Earlier, he heard several masters call her "sister", so he was a bit confused.

  "Just call me Shifu Jie."

  "Oh, I've met Miss Xue." Although he didn't quite understand why there were different titles for women with the surname Xue, Zhao Chun thought that she might have a special status, so he wisely didn't ask.

  A woman with the surname Xue saw that this new junior brother, although looking a bit silly, was extremely intelligent and clever. She liked him very much in her heart and continued to say: "Qingyang Gate has five major peaks, among which Ruyi Peak is good at refining equipment, Qingdan Peak is good at refining elixirs, and the other three peaks are studying various skills and techniques, emphasizing the study of combat skills. Junior brother, which peak do you want to go to for training?"

  Zhao Chun looked at the expectant expressions of several people and naturally knew that they all hoped he would choose their peak, because three years ago when Yang's family chose a disciple, it was also this expression. But he had been practicing for a short time, and wasn't very clear about what he was suitable to practice, and he didn't know much about the situation of each peak either, so it was difficult to make a decision.

  Looking at the four people in front of her, she turned her eyes and asked: "Sister, didn't you say that Qingyang Gate has five peaks? What is the other peak?"

  "Hehe, the other peak is where my senior sister is at Yúnǚ Peak. The master of the peak is our family's master. She is a great expert in the Golden Elixir stage. If you are willing to come to Yúnǚ Peak to cultivate, I will represent our master to accept you as a disciple. From now on, we will be senior and junior siblings of the same sect. Are you willing?"

  The Xue surname woman just now deliberately didn't introduce her own Jade Maiden Peak, knowing that Zhao Chun would ask this question, thus having the opportunity to proclaim Jade Maiden Peak. Although others suffered a loss from this, they were all accomplished Foundation Establishment cultivators and it wasn't suitable to be overly calculating with her.

  But the most crucial thing is that a Xue surname woman actually took the place of the master and agreed to let the Golden Elixir period's master accept Zhao Chun as an apprentice, which is not something they would dare to easily agree to. It must be known that Qi Refining period cultivators are generally guided by Foundation Building period cultivators, and Golden Elixir period old ancestors usually do not accept Qi Refining period disciples. Even if it's a Foundation Building period cultivator, unless they have extraordinary innate talent, it's very difficult to gain the favor of a Golden Elixir period old ancestor.

  The other peak's foundation-building monks looked at each other, knowing that things were going to go badly, but they obviously didn't have the right to represent the peak master and make decisions, so they didn't dare to speak out and say something on behalf of the peak master to accept a disciple. They could only gaze at Zhao Chun hopefully in their hearts, wishing that his cultivation time was short and he wouldn't understand the underlying principles, and would randomly point to someone, giving them a bit of hope.

  As expected, Zhao Chun was indeed clever, but after all, he was still too young. He didn't grasp the benefits of a Golden Dan period master taking him as an apprentice personally. His eyes showed a hint of difficulty and he seemed at a loss. Several Foundation Building cultivators immediately understood that he hadn't grasped the underlying meaning behind Miss Xue's words, and their faces instantly revealed a thread of joy.

  The Xue surname woman's face changed, thinking that her intentional words had not made Zhao Chun understand, and she felt a little anxious in her heart, wanting to say something again. However, after looking at the several people from other peaks, she still didn't speak up. After all, they were fellow disciples, and she had already shown off a bit of cleverness earlier. If she spoke more now, it would seem too unfair, and even if she took Zhao Chun in, it would make the various peaks feel distant.

  At this time, not only these few people were staring at Zhao Chun, but also the testing monks and those refining Qi period monks who temporarily stopped testing due to this dispute all stared at this heavenly favorite, wanting to see his final choice.

  Lin Feng naturally understood the underlying meaning of Xue's words, but he also knew that this meaning couldn't be explicitly stated, otherwise the other peaks would not only be dissatisfied, but might even bring trouble to Zhao Chun. He wanted to make some subtle hints, but one was too far away, and the other was facing several foundation-building experts, and he also understood that he couldn't escape their eyes. Therefore, Lin Feng's only option now was to stand there with Yang's family members who hadn't passed the test, anxiously waiting for the final outcome of things.

  Zhao Chun's eyes were dazed for a moment, and he suddenly turned his head to look in the direction of Lin Feng and the others. Then, he looked at Deng Bin again. Just as everyone was confused about why he suddenly looked at other people, they heard Zhao Chun's voice with a hint of childishness say: "I choose to go to Yu Nuofeng to cultivate because my senior sister helped my senior brother earlier, she is a good person."

  "Ah!" Lin Feng and the others saw Zhao Chun choose Yu Nuofeng, all let out a sigh of relief, happy that their younger brother had chosen a Golden Dan stage master. But then they heard his reason for choosing her and were deeply moved. This young brother was not only young but also very sincere to several older brothers and sisters. At this time, he thought of Xue's words earlier, which had helped Lin Feng out of trouble, and it could be said that he was extremely kind-hearted.

  The Xue surname woman did not expect that her painstaking efforts were still no match for the words she had spoken on a whim. However, from this it can also be seen that this little fatty is not only exceptionally talented but also has an extremely good heart and is not a shallow person, worthy of being cultivated with all one's might, so in her heart she likes this future little junior brother even more.

  The other peak masters saw that Zhao Chun had finally chosen the Jade Girl Peak, and they couldn't help but feel a little regretful in their hearts. However, there was no other way out, after all, everyone had agreed to use this method to decide whether Zhao Chun would stay or leave earlier. But when they heard the reason for Zhao Chun's choice, they were greatly surprised, and after asking a few questions, they learned about Deng Bin's sarcastic remarks towards Lin Feng earlier.

  Knowing the reason for Zhao Chun's choice, the gaze of several people towards Deng Bin was no longer so friendly. It is worth noting that if it weren't for this matter, then Zhao Chun, this genius, might have randomly chosen one of them, and in that case, they would have had at least a one-in-five chance.

  However, due to this incident, Zhao Chun directly chose Yúnǚ Fēng and lost the only opportunity for each peak. If it were an ordinary person, it would be fine, but the key is that Zhao Chun's qualifications are too good, and in a short time, the master of each peak will know about such a person. The few people who came to find high-quality disciples couldn't bring this person under their peak, so how could they face the master of the peak? Several people thought with their heels that they would definitely face the master's interrogation.

  The mastermind behind all this was none other than Deng Bin, the Qi-refining cultivator who had just passed the test. The few people naturally hated him to the bone and wanted to kill him. If it weren't for the fact that Deng Bin had already passed the test and become a disciple of Qingyang Gate, they might have made their move on the spot. However, even so, the spiritual pressure emitted by the four Foundation Establishment experts in their anger was enough to make Deng Bin almost kneel down on the ground, and the dozen or so Qi-refining cultivators who had passed the test with him were forced to retreat more than a dozen steps.

  "Bang!" Deng Bin finally couldn't withstand the spiritual pressure of several foundation-building experts, and with a thud, he knelt down on the ground, his knees hitting the hard bluestone pavement, making a loud noise.

  "What a thing, daring to speak wildly at the entrance of Qingyang Gate!" Several foundation-building cultivators scolded harshly and turned around to ride their swords away. Although they were extremely angry, they didn't really take action after all, as the other party was now considered a member of Qingyang Gate, and the crime of injuring one's own sect members within Qingyang Gate was quite severe.

  Deng Bin's first day at Qingyang Gate was filled with humiliation, and now he knelt on the ground, his heart seething with hatred, but not daring to show even a hint of it. Not to mention that the other party's cultivation could crush him like an ant, but theoretically, they were already his senior, and any disrespect would be a serious crime in any sect or family, so he didn't dare take another step forward.

  But as soon as several foundation-building monks left, the spiritual pressure disappeared, and Deng Bin raised his head, glaring at Zhao Chun with a pair of venomous eyes. He then turned to look at Lin Feng, his icy gaze like a sharp sword, as if he wanted to stab Lin Feng to death.

  Deng Bin was a genius-like figure in the Deng family of Mengyang City. Even the foundation-building cultivators in the family treated him with courtesy, but unexpectedly, he suffered humiliation twice today - first because of the trashy Lin Feng and being ridiculed by a woman surnamed Xue, and secondly because of Zhao Chun's words that forced him to kneel in front of everyone as a foundation-building cultivator. For a man, this was undoubtedly a great shame.

  After all, it was all because of Lin Feng, this useless Five Spirits Root, that he naturally harbored a deep hatred for him in his heart, and his desire to kill him grew stronger.

  Lin Feng faced Deng Bin's icy stare, naturally understanding what he was thinking. Although the opponent's cultivation was two layers higher than his, Lin Feng didn't care at all. With countless mid-grade Qi Gathering Pills guaranteeing one pill per day, Lin Feng's current cultivation speed was such that even someone with talent like Zhao Chun would struggle to keep up without consuming a similar amount of spiritual pills. As for Deng Bin, it could be said that within a year, Lin Feng would be able to catch up or even surpass him, so how could he possibly consider him a threat?

  Xue surname woman not only has extraordinary talent, but also has an astonishing identity background, and naturally will not put Deng Bin, such a small role, in her eyes. After seeing the other peaks leave one after another, she didn't even glance at Deng Bin and said: "Younger martial brother, let's go, older martial sister will take you to see master."

  "Wait, Shifu, can I have a word with them?" Zhao Chun begged, knowing that in the world of cultivation, time was unforgiving, and it might be who-knows-when before he saw his fellow disciples again.

  Xue surname woman still very appreciates Zhao Chun's heavy feelings and heavy righteousness, nodded and said: "Go, Shifu is waiting for you here."

  Zhao Chun nodded and quickly ran to the front of Lin Feng and others, as well as Zhou Lan, Wang Lei and others, bidding farewell one by one. Finally, he said to Lin Feng: "Brother, you must be careful, that Deng Bin will definitely take revenge on you, go back to your family after the selection is over."

  Lin Feng was extremely delighted in his heart. This junior brother looked silly, but he was actually very clever. He had already seen through Deng Bin's intentions and nodded: "En, Master knows, but you also need to be careful. You are both in Qingyang Gate, don't let him find an opportunity to harm you." Zhao Chun and Deng Bin were both in Qingyang Gate, so the possibility of Deng Bin making a move was not great, and even if he did make a move, it was unlikely that he would be a match for Zhao Chun. The only possibility was that he would use underhanded tactics, which is why Lin Feng reminded him to be careful.

  "Hehe, I know, but I'm not afraid of him. You should know that my master is a Golden Dan expert in the Qingyang Gate. Who dares to confront me?" Zhao Chun blinked and made a face at Lin Feng before laughing.

  Lin Feng was taken aback, but immediately reacted and asked: "You little devil, did you intentionally frame Deng Bin?"

  "Who would have thought that someone would bother to care about this good-for-nothing, I just saw Shifu's reminder was so obvious, and I was afraid that others might be dissatisfied, so I said it, but unexpectedly it harmed Deng Bin instead, which made me very happy." Zhao Chun explained with a smile.

  Lin Feng also secretly let out a sigh of relief. If Zhao Chun really came up with the idea to frame Deng Bin in such a short time, it would be too terrifying. Now it seems that he was also acting out of kindness, just trying to help the Xue woman get out of trouble, which is consistent with his original nature.

  "Alright, I'm leaving, Master. I'll help you find the Five Elements cultivation method, don't worry. Even if Qingyang Gate doesn't have it, there are definitely many other methods out there. I'll do my best to collect them for you." With that said, Zhao Chun turned around and left without waiting for Lin Feng's response, showing a hint of decisiveness like an adult.

  As he passed by Deng Bin's side, he saw that Deng Bin had already stood up and was staring at the few people with a cold expression. Zhao Chun stopped in front of him, looked him up and down, and calmly said: "In my opinion, you are the real waste." After finishing speaking, without waiting for Deng Bin to react, he turned around and rushed towards Xue's surname woman, saying as he walked: "Sister, let's go." With an attitude that completely didn't put the furious Deng Bin in his eyes.