Chapter 54: Still too young

As soon as Hong Zun returned to the mountain peak, he went straight back to his cave dwelling, ignoring Ye Changqing.

Ye Changqing, who was following behind, saw this and shook his head with a smile.

"At his age, he still can't handle losing."

He didn't pay it any mind and turned to return to his own residence. From now on, this Dao One Sect would likely be his roots.

It was funny to think about; one day he would join a sect and be willing to be bound.

But then he thought, that kid Changqing's cooking was truly excellent, so it wasn't a loss.

Returning to his cave dwelling in a good mood, little Wang Yao saw her Master return and immediately stepped forward to ask.

"Master, are we really staying on Divine Sword Peak from now on?"

"Mm, we'll stay on Divine Sword Peak from now on."

"Oh."

She nodded naively. Catching sight of the oil stains on her Master's beard, little Wang Yao asked in confusion.

"Did Master go to eat just now?"

In her impression, her Master had long since reached Grain Grain Bigu. Although he would occasionally eat some demon beast meat or spirit fruit, that was only once in a while, when he had nothing better to do.

This was the first time she had seen him eat until his beard was stained with oil.

Seeing he had been discovered, Ye Changqing didn't hide it, but said with a serious face.

"Disciple, you must listen carefully to what I am about to say."

Seeing her Master like this, little Wang Yao straightened her posture and nodded.

"Mm."

"There is a kitchen at the foot of Divine Sword Peak that serves three meals a day. From now on, you must go to this kitchen at every mealtime. However, the Divine Sword Peak kitchen has rules: disciples of different ranks must fight for seats. Only those who secure a seat get to eat."

"You are now a direct disciple of Divine Sword Peak, so you will need to compete with other direct disciples, as well as various deacons and Elders."

"Remember, you must never show mercy when you strike. As long as you don't harm their lives or their cultivation foundations, you must go all out."

"Ensure you can secure a seat for every meal, otherwise you will definitely regret it."

Hearing these nonsensical words, Wang Yao stood frozen in place. After a long while, she asked in disbelief.

"Master, are you asking me to fight for food?"

She had never imagined that one day, her Master would ask her to fight for food. To this, Ye Changqing nodded heavily.

"Mm, remember what I just said."

Some people were stunned. Wang Yao couldn't understand her Master's meaning for a moment. What was so good about a bowl of food that it had to be fought over?

She had long since reached Grain Grain Bigu; even if she didn't eat, it wouldn't matter, so why fight for it? And judging by her Master's tone, she had to fight with all her might.

Confused and feeling that something was wrong, little Wang Yao, who had never been to the kitchen, naturally didn't know that the food in the Divine Sword Peak kitchen was completely different from anywhere else.

Having changed locations, little Wang Yao adapted quickly. She finished her afternoon cultivation.

Just as she was preparing to rest, she saw Ye Changqing walk quickly out of his room.

"Disciple, hurry, go to the kitchen, it's almost mealtime."

Although this old man had just joined the Dao One Sect and had only eaten two meals, he was already well-versed in all the rules.

What time they served food, when the disciples set off, and so on—he knew it all clearly.

As he spoke, he didn't wait for little Wang Yao, but flew up directly, leaving behind only one sentence before disappearing into the horizon.

"Hurry up, disciple, if you're late, there won't be any seats."

There was a rule that when disciples were fighting for seats, they, as Masters, could not intervene.

So even if Ye Changqing wanted to take little Wang Yao to the kitchen, it was impossible.

Seeing this, little Wang Yao stood where she was, full of question marks. After a long while, she came to her senses. Although she still didn't understand, she chose to listen to her Master's words and headed all the way to the kitchen at the foot of the mountain.

On the way, little Wang Yao saw a scene she had never seen in her life.

She saw numerous Divine Sword Peak disciples running wildly and fighting all the way. Some even recognized her quickly after seeing her direct disciple attire.

"Damn, is this the newly promoted direct disciple Wang Yao?"

"The one who is Elder Ye Changqing's disciple?"

"That's right, it's her."

As early as the afternoon, Qi Xiong had announced in his capacity as Sect Master that Ye Changqing had joined the Dao One Sect and become a Great Elder of Divine Sword Peak.

His disciple, Wang Yao, had become a direct disciple of Divine Sword Peak.

The news had already spread throughout the Dao One Sect.

Seeing Wang Yao now, all the disciples were curious. After all, this was a newly promoted direct disciple, and she hadn't gone through the regular process. They didn't know how strong she was.

But following a disciple's words, everyone's focus shifted instantly.

"Eh, why does Senior Sister Wang Yao seem to be going to the kitchen too?"

"What do you mean 'seem to'? She is going to the kitchen."

"Little girl, sorry."

They were just curious at first, but if you're going to the kitchen, then I'm sorry.

Instantly, a deacon who happened to be passing by attacked Wang Yao without hesitation, deciding to eliminate this competitor first.

"Little girl, this old man is forced into this. I'll explain after I've eaten."

While attacking, he apologized to Wang Yao. Hearing this, Wang Yao was completely stunned. What was going on? Weren't things fine just a moment ago? Why did they resort to blades at the slightest disagreement?

Doubts filled her heart, but Wang Yao still fought back.

Unexpectedly, this deacon not only failed to take down Wang Yao directly, but was even suppressed by her.

"Damn, sure enough, no direct disciple can be a waste."

Everyone had assumed Wang Yao had entered through the back door and that her strength would be weaker compared to other direct disciples.

But seeing this now, Wang Yao's strength was absolutely formidable.

Even if she couldn't compare to Xu Jie and the others, the gap was already not far off.

Fighting while traveling, Wang Yao finally followed the main force to the kitchen.

But the fighting here was even more intense, leaving Wang Yao increasingly confused. What was going on with this Divine Sword Peak?

Were the disciples crazy, and the deacons too?

But hearing Ye Changqing's cheering from the side, Wang Yao gritted her teeth and defeated this deacon.

"Good, that's it, disciple. Hurry, hurry and grab a seat."