[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-was-just-making-up-techniques-how-did-all-of-y":3,"chapter-i-was-just-making-up-techniques-how-did-all-of-y-i-was-just-making-up-techniques-how-did-all-of-y-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I was just making up techniques… how did all of you become Emperors?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},865845,1134,"Chapter 23 Lin Qingyu: Xiao Chen, you’ve let yourself go!","i-was-just-making-up-techniques-how-did-all-of-y-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>Chapter 23 Lin Qingyu: Xiao Chen, you’ve let yourself go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat, why are you chickening out right from the start?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Feng had originally planned to give this kid a taste of authority, but the moment he opened his mouth, he begged for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually liked that rebellious attitude of yours before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Youqian: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this master not playing by the rules?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misunderstanding, Master, it's all a misunderstanding. I'm actually quite a gentle person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this guy being so timid, Xiao Chen instinctively stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Cao Youqian were given the courage of a bear or a leopard, he still wouldn’t dare act rashly in front of his master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Feng waved his hand. \"Alright, go rest now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he headed straight for his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen called out, \"Master, you haven’t taken your spirit stones yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t those your spirit stones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Feng turned back with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen respectfully said, \"Master, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have won so many spirit stones at all. Please accept them as my filial offering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Youqian inhaled sharply in his heart; those aremyspirit stones!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don’t you all just hand them back to me instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Feng revealed a thoughtful expression and casually picked up one of the storage pouches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since it's your offering, I'll just take a bit. Keep the rest for your own cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen obeyed this master completely. In his eyes, there was a deeper meaning behind everything his master did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chu Feng left, Xiao Chen also gathered all the storage pouches and rings from the stone table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Youqian looked at the now empty stone table and bled internally. He wanted to ask Xiao Chen to leave him just a little, but didn’t dare to say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only after Xiao Chen disappeared that he remembered something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master hadn’t assigned him a place to live yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the empty surroundings, gritted his teeth, and randomly picked a room to spend the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his early cultivation, Xiao Chen went to the Merit Hall to claim his reward for the outer sect competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, Lin Qingyu and the others happened to be arriving as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone greeted each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder of the Merit Hall came out from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, the chiefs of the major institutes are already inside waiting for you. Go on in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the champion of the competition, Xiao Chen naturally led the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Merit Hall, they saw that the chiefs of the eight major institutes, including the Carefree Sword King, were already seated inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We greet the institute chiefs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King was the first to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Chief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand and said, \"Bring out the rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very soon, the Merit Hall staff brought out several boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the rewards for the other top ten disciples, the top three each had a large chest in front of them. Upon opening, each contained several treasured artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three may each choose one item as your reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Xiao Chen selected a treasured sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyu and King Kong each chose a treasured sword and a pair of gauntlets, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King said, \"Next, you may choose which inner institute you wish to join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples were all visibly pleased upon hearing this and quickly made their choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost no one chose a different institute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, only Xiao Chen hadn’t made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking confused, he looked at the chiefs and respectfully asked, \"Why is there no option for the Miscellaneous Dao Institute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room instantly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone, including the eight institute chiefs, stared at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this guy so obsessed with the sword that it made him stupid? Even now, he’s still thinking about that shabby Miscellaneous Dao Institute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you want to become stronger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King spoke up, \"The Miscellaneous Dao Institute has never had an inner institute, so it's not an option. You can choose from the eight main institutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you join this old man's Heavenly Spirit Institute, I am willing to take you on as a registered disciple and grant you the treatment of a core disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as you reach the Heaven Origin Realm, I will formally take you as my personal disciple and pass on all my life's knowledge to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished speaking, the expressions of those present varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyu and the others looked at Xiao Chen with a mix of envy and jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did this guy catch the eye of the Heavenly Spirit Institute’s chief? If he really joins, the gap between us will only widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other institute chiefs were not pleased. They immediately voiced their discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Carefree Sword King, you’re playing dirty, not following the proper procedure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Chen, if you’re willing to join my Weapon Refining Institute, we can craft a custom spiritual sword just for you. You’ll enter under me directly as a core disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the eight institute chiefs scrambling over Xiao Chen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other nine outer sect top ten disciples were left dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One collective thought appeared in their minds:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seniors, were we really called here to receive rewards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to get heartbroken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a while for the chiefs’ voices to quiet down. They were all people of status, and at a gathering like this, it was words over fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All their eyes turned to Xiao Chen, watching to see what choice he would make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen bowed to the elders. \"Thank you for your kind offers, seniors. But Xiao Chen will remain in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute for life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell again. The Merit Hall turned into a still frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at Xiao Chen with disbelief in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King was the first to recover and said, \"Give us a reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen respectfully replied, \"Reporting to senior, to this disciple, Master is like a second parent. Without my master, there would be no Xiao Chen today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were to leave the Miscellaneous Dao Institute just because I won the outer sect competition, it would be unfilial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wendao Institute emphasizes reverence toward Heaven, Earth, monarch, and master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loyalty and filial piety are the foundation of every disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the institute chiefs were dissatisfied with this explanation, none of them could force Xiao Chen otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one wants to take in an unfilial disciple. What if he betrays you in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King nodded slightly. \"Very well. But let me ask—was this decision your own, or was it something your master told you to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to senior, it was my own decision. I did not discuss it with my master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen answered with sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve made your choice, I won’t force you. But staying in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute means you’ll only receive outer sect resources. Make sure you understand that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King paused, then added, \"Of course, you can still go back and talk with your master. We’ll give you a month to reconsider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen replied with courtesy, \"Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but once I’ve made a decision, I do not go back on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the institute chiefs were displeased by his words, none of them intended to take their anger out on a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Carefree Sword King waved his hand. \"Alright, now that you’ve all received your rewards, return to your respective institutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We take our leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone bowed toward the eight institute chiefs and turned to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen had just stepped out of the Merit Hall when Lin Qingyu blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a confused expression, he asked, \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qingyu spoke with arrogance, \"Xiao Chen, I didn’t think you would stoop so low. You’re no longer worthy of being my rival. Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he flung his sleeves and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Kong and the others gave Xiao Chen a brief look as if wanting to say something, but ultimately left quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Xiao Chen chose to stay in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, they no longer lived in the same world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one happy in the crowd was Tang Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mood today had swung like a pendulum, but in the end, things turned out well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made it into the inner sect, and Xiao Chen would now be crushed under his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Chen paid no attention to Lin Qingyu’s words and walked straight toward the Miscellaneous Dao Institute...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>====================================================================================\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get access to 20 chapters in advance and enjoy 2 daily updates by supporting the series. 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