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Chapter 177: Ji Sheng, Are You Worthy of Being a Head Instructor?
Chapter 177: Ji Sheng, Are You Worthy of Being a Head Instructor?
In Su Chen's presence, Jin Yue finally received a satisfying answer. Su Chen referred to the person as a senior, which immediately put Jin Yue at ease.
In her mind, she envisioned someone like Sun Xuerong, and didn't consider the possibility of a younger woman.
If she were to meet Autumn Frost, she wondered what she would think and if she would feel deceived. Su Chen called Autumn Frost a senior mainly because of her exceptional strength.
The gap in their cultivation realms was vast.
In terms of age, there wasn't much difference.
After their conversation, Jin Yue, holding Ruan Ting's hand, left happily.
To those who didn't know better, it seemed as if she had made significant progress in her martial arts.
Otherwise, why would she be so delighted?
On their way back, Ruan Ting, walking beside Jin Yue, had a serious expression.
Ruan Ting's unusual behavior puzzled Jin Yue.
As Jin Yue looked at her, Ruan Ting spoke before she could say anything.
"Yue, your feelings for Su Chen are quite obvious.
Anyone who pays a little attention to you will notice your thoughts about him."
Ruan Ting spoke bluntly.
Upon hearing this, Jin Yue wanted to refute.
"Yue, arguing with me is pointless.
You should consider what would happen if this news reaches your family and they find out. How will you handle it?"
Ruan Ting's reminder silenced Jin Yue instantly.
If her feelings were too apparent, her family would surely notice.
Su Chen, with his talent, seemed promising.
But for the Jin family, he likely fell short of their expectations.
"Yue, you should think about how you'll explain yourself if your family finds out.
Will you admit it or deny it?
Your father and your two brothers probably won't approve."
Jin Yue heard these words but didn't respond.
The joy on her face from earlier had completely vanished.
Having received many benefits from her family, she knew she would also face numerous restrictions.
Jin Yue had understood this principle since she was young.
As they walked, Jin Yue no longer smiled or spoke.
At this moment, Su Chen had returned to his courtyard.
Ji Sheng wouldn't wait long before coming for her.
After saving face with the other instructors, he would target her and his former disciples.
During the mid-year examination, he had publicly rebuked Su Chen in front of many people.
A proud and arrogant person like Ji Sheng would surely retaliate.
He wanted to show the people of Heaven's Pivot City that his judgment was sharp and his eye for talent was exceptional.
He believed that the disciples he favored were the truly outstanding ones.
Those he deemed unworthy were a waste of resources, not worth cultivating.
In his courtyard, Su Chen continued to practice the Serpent Coiling Body Art and the Tsunami Blade Technique.
Both sets of techniques were exceptionally challenging to cultivate, and mastering them was even more difficult.
However, with the help of the Scholar's Destiny and the cultivation method of the Book of Recognition, Su Chen found that these seemingly difficult techniques came naturally to him.
Meanwhile, Su Chen started gathering information about Ji Sheng, learning that he had challenged other instructors. Su Chen decided to pay him a visit.
These instructors had spoken up for Su Chen and sought benefits for him, which was why Ji Sheng held a grudge against them and targeted them.
In a way, Su Chen was the root of the problem.
At the Teaching Tower, many instructors and disciples had gathered recently.
It's been almost a year, and many disciples are about to embark on their independent cultivation journeys.
They haven't attained the status of inner sect disciples or direct disciples.
As such, they don't have the privilege of freely seeking guidance from any master.
During this final period, Mr. Ouyang and his team will seize the time to provide more guidance to the disciples.
A master like Ji Sheng should have hidden away long ago, avoiding this final responsibility.
The person Ji Sheng sought out today was Hou Chenfei's head instructor, Feng Zhengqin.
Standing beside Ji Sheng was the disciple he had brought back.
At this moment, many people have gathered around the pavilion to watch.
Ji Sheng's intention is to embarrass the other masters, so he spreads the related news.
The more people who come to watch, the more effective the ridicule towards the other masters will be.
At this moment, in front of the pavilion, many people are waiting for Feng Zhengqin, guessing which disciple he will assign to the challenge.
However, during the wait, Feng Zhengqin comes out and responds.
He declines the challenge, refusing to assign any disciple to face the disciple Ji Sheng has brought.
"Mr. Feng, your previous words were spoken with conviction.
You said that I, Ji Sheng, am not qualified to be a head instructor, and that I cannot nurture excellent disciples.
You even challenged me to produce an outstanding disciple for you to see.
Now, I, Ji Sheng, have brought one for you to witness, yet you refuse. What is your intention?"
Ji Sheng's face carries a hint of smugness, as if he had anticipated this scenario.
"Ji Sheng, whether you are qualified to be a head instructor, you know in your heart."
Feng Zhengqin's expression is solemn, but upon hearing these words, Ji Sheng's face remains filled with a relaxed smile.
"Of course, I know in my heart that I, Ji Sheng, am indeed qualified to be a master of Heaven's Pivot City.
I am well aware of which disciples possess the ability and talent.
Such disciples, I will naturally nurture well.
But what's the point of cultivating a disciple like Su Chen?
He is skilled in dealing with demons, so let him guard the frontline.
Why waste resources on him?
In my opinion, disciples with insufficient talent should not be given any cultivation resources.
We should save as much as possible for the sect to nurture the most outstanding disciples."
Feng Zhengqin on the platform glares at Ji Sheng with piercing eyes.
He completely disagrees with Ji Sheng's current stance.
Wanting to retort, he struggles to find any persuasive words.
After a moment of hesitation, Feng Zhengqin finally responds, "It's truly a pity to be a disciple under your command!"
"Only mediocre talents would feel pity; geniuses would only feel fortunate."
Feng Zhengqin's words are met with a direct rebuttal from Ji Sheng.
Hearing this, some of the surrounding disciples seem unable to bear it any longer.
"This evaluation is too low; how can Su Shixiong be that bad?"
Previously, when the people from Tianfeng Valley came, Su Chen faced Long Yunyun and regained face for the sect.
But in Ji Sheng's eyes, it was worth nothing.
"If he's not that bad, then let him come and test his talent and potential.
Let's see his true strength in front of everyone from Heaven's Pivot City.
I know many people say I want to take this opportunity to snatch his status and treatment as Su Chen's direct disciple.
So, I, Ji Sheng, can make a promise here.
If Su Chen loses the competition, I won't take his direct disciple status.
But ideally, he should have the self-awareness to return half of the resources he obtained to Heaven's Pivot City."
(End of Chapter)
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