Chapter 373: Personal Disciple Assessment

Moral kidnapping, too shameless.

Disregarding status, losing decorum.

In the Elder Hall, the three elders Qu Guanfu were very speechless about Du Xiaofeng's actions. As a dignified Canglan Sect elder, he made himself look so cheap.

Gao Zeming was standing on one side of the main hall at this moment, completely stunned.

He had been in contact with Du Zhanglao a few times. In the past, Du Zhanglao was high and mighty, but now, where did he look like an elder? He was simply an old man looking forward to his descendants day and night at home.

Facing the shouting to stop from the three of Qu Guanfu, Du Xiaofeng didn't care at all. At this moment, his old eyes were just staring at Lin Chen: "Are you willing to take this old man as your master?"

"Lin Lin Shixiong Du, you've gone too far!"

Qu Guanfu spoke, his expression somewhat ugly, but he also knew that he couldn't persuade Du Xiaofeng, and finally, he looked at Lin Chen: "Lin Chen, with your talent, the sect will definitely pick the most suitable master to teach you. There is no need to rush to make a decision."

"Mm, there is no rush for this matter. If it's really hard to make a decision, then wait until the end of the month when the Sect Master comes out of seclusion, and then let the Sect Master pick an elder for you as a master."

Above the main hall, Zhou Zhifeng also spoke with a smile. He believed that Lin Chen could hear the meaning in his words.

Don't rush to take a master now. Wait until the Sect Master comes out of seclusion. By then, no matter which elder he takes as a master, it will maximize his benefits.

Since he is letting the Sect Master make the decision, the Sect Master definitely has to convince the public. The elders who want to take him as a disciple definitely have to give the best treatment.

Lin Chen understood the potential meaning in the words of this Elder Zhou, but he didn't hesitate too much, instead cupping his hands and saying: "If Du Zhanglao doesn't mind this disciple's stupidity, this disciple is willing to take Du Zhanglao as his master."

Indeed, waiting for the Sect Master to come out of seclusion, letting his situation be known by more elders, and letting these elders compete to take him as a disciple would maximize his benefits.

But on the path of martial arts, one can compete for resources, but one cannot become a slave to martial arts resources. If everything is just to seek the maximization of one's own benefits, then what is the meaning of martial arts cultivation?

Resources are certainly important, but sometimes one's original heart is more important.

Du Zhanglao not only had the grace of saving his life but also sent Hu Hu Zhishi Gao to pick him up from hundreds of thousands of miles away. These were two favors.

Furthermore, Du Zhanglao valued him so much. If he took Du Zhanglao as his master, would Du Zhanglao give him fewer resources?

What is the meaning of having a little more resources?

Du Xiaofeng saw Lin Chen bowing respectfully, and there was also a look of gratification on his old face. He grabbed Lin Chen's hand: "From today on, you are my, Du Xiaofeng's, personal disciple, ranking as the ninety-seventh personal disciple of this sect."

The Canglan Sect had a total of ninety-six personal disciples before Lin Chen, and now Lin Chen was the ninety-seventh.

Qu Guanfu and the three above, hearing Lin Chen's words about taking Du Xiaofeng as his master, also sighed in their hearts. But as elders, they also had the dignity of elders. The words had already been said so clearly, and Lin Chen still chose to take Du Xiaofeng as his master, so it was not good to continue to strive for it.

As a dignified sect elder, when a sect disciple has clearly expressed wanting to take another elder as a master, and you still insist on inserting yourself to compete, if it spreads out, I'm afraid you will be laughed at by the elders of other sects.

"Congratulations to Du Zhanglao."

"Congratulations to Lin Lin Shixiong Du."

Without the dispute, the three elders Qu Guanfu revealed smiles once again, expressing congratulations to Du Xiaofeng. As for what they were really thinking in their hearts, only they themselves knew.

Gao Zeming on one side of the main hall also spoke in a low voice at this time: "Congratulations to Du Zhanglao for receiving a good disciple."

Lin Chen taking Du Zhanglao as his master was the best ending for him.

Du Zhanglao received a good disciple, and the rewards originally promised would naturally be fulfilled.

"Lin Lin Shixiong Du, we are waiting to drink at your apprenticeship banquet."

"That is natural. Everyone, just wait for this old man's notification."

Du Xiaofeng laughed loudly. Lin Chen waited until Du Zhanglao finished laughing, looked toward the top of the main hall, and bowed to the several elders.

"This disciple thanks the several elders for the Canglan Order sound transmission, saving my Daliang people from persecution by Innate martial artists."

Although he chose Du Zhanglao, Lin Chen also remembered the sound transmissions of these several elders in the Canglan Order. If it weren't for the sound transmissions of these three elders, he really might not have been able to deter those Innate martial artists at that time.

He had to keep this favor in mind.

Seeing Lin Chen bowing and saluting respectfully, Qu Guanfu and the others had very complex expressions. He is a good disciple, knowing how to repay kindness.

"Disciple, you don't need to be so polite. They are all elders of the Canglan Sect. Since you are a disciple of our Canglan Sect, receiving protection is a matter of course."

Once Du Xiaofeng said these words, the corners of Qu Guanfu and the others' mouths twitched. Lin Lin Shixiong Du really doesn't want to suffer any loss at all. This is returning the words they said in the main hall earlier, word for word.

Du Xiaofeng didn't care what Qu Guanfu and the others were thinking. After throwing out this sentence, he grabbed Lin Chen's hand and walked straight out of the main hall.

"Disciple, although this old man has taken you as a personal disciple, according to sect rules, personal disciples taken by elders all need to go to the Assessment Hall for assessment. Only after passing can they be considered formal personal disciples; otherwise, they can only be considered registered disciples."

Lin Chen was somewhat surprised. Elders taking disciples still need assessment?

"Personal disciples not only represent being an elder's disciple but are also the most noble status among sect disciples, able to enjoy the treatment and resources given by the sect. The sect stipulates this to prevent us elders from taking our own descendants or, due to certain reasons, taking disciples who don't meet the conditions as personal disciples."

Lin Chen understood. The treatment of personal disciples is provided by the sect, but the people are chosen by the elders themselves. Some elders, in order to cultivate their own descendants or due to certain human relationships, take others as disciples, but these disciples don't meet the sect's requirements for personal disciples, which is equivalent to defrauding the sect of treatment. "However, with your age and strength, the possibility of passing the personal disciple assessment is very high. Even if you really don't pass, there is the final potential assessment. As long as the potential meets the requirements, you can also become a personal disciple. Master will take you to the Personal Disciple Hall now."

Du Xiaofeng was afraid that Lin Chen would be somewhat worried and comforted him with a smile.

Potential assessment is a test by the sect for disciples who have some talent but haven't grown up yet. Some youths, due to age reasons, failed the personal disciple assessment, but their martial arts potential is right there, and the elder who favors the disciple and wants to take them as a disciple in advance can conduct a potential assessment.

"What is your ranking on Martial Way Mountain now?"

On the way to the Personal Disciple Hall, Du Xiaofeng asked with concern.

"This disciple is currently ranked six thousandth on Martial Way Mountain."

"You've risen another four thousand places?"

"Mm, when this disciple was on the ship, I would go to Martial Way Mountain to challenge whenever I had nothing to do."

Ever since seeing the ghost ship, Lin Chen had not chatted with the youths from other islands anymore, but instead returned to the cabin and began to concentrate on challenging on Martial Way Mountain.

"Not defeated in a single battle?"

"Not defeated in a single battle."

Du Xiaofeng revealed a satisfied smile: "Ranked six thousandth on Martial Way Mountain, and not defeated in a single battle, and still coming from an island on the sea, there is no problem at all with the potential pass."

Just barely stepping within the ten thousand on Martial Way Mountain, the potential might not necessarily be qualified.

But six thousandth on Martial Way Mountain is definitely qualified.

Assessment Hall.

Located in the southwest region of the Canglan Sect.

"Du Zhanglao."

The moment Du Xiaofeng brought Lin Chen close to the main hall, two deacons came up to greet them.

"This elder is bringing a disciple to conduct the personal disciple assessment."

Hearing Du Xiaofeng's words, the gazes of the two deacons both fell on Lin Chen. Du Zhanglao has taken a personal disciple; why haven't we heard any wind of it?

Inside the main hall, there were many other disciples. At this moment, hearing these words, they also cast their gazes on Lin Chen one after another.

The Canglan Sect's Assessment Hall not only has personal disciple assessments but also many other disciple assessments. These disciples saw Lin Chen's face and also revealed looks of curiosity.

This senior brother is very unfamiliar.

Those who can be taken as personal disciples by elders are all the best among the inner sect disciples, but those few senior brothers who rank at the front of the inner sect disciples don't match up with the one in front of us.

Feeling the many gazes around him falling on him, Lin Chen's expression was calm. Ever since he took the model student title in the Jiangnan Dao, this kind of scene of being watched by others had happened many times, and he had long been accustomed to it.

"How should this junior brother be addressed?"

The one on the left of the two deacons looked at Lin Chen, and his attitude was very polite.

"This disciple is Lin Chen."

"So it is Lin Lin Shidi." The deacon on the left finished greeting him and looked at Du Xiaofeng: "Du Zhanglao, I'm sorry, according to the rules of the personal disciple assessment, you..."

"This elder knows the rules. You just take Lin Chen in to participate in the assessment."

Du Xiaofeng waved his hand. For the personal disciple assessment, as an elder, one cannot enter.

"Thank you for understanding, Du Zhanglao. Lin Lin Shidi, please come with me."

Lin Chen followed one of the deacons through the front hall and appeared in front of a pavilion.

"Lin Lin Shidi, this pavilion is for the personal disciple assessment. Lin Lin Shidi, just enter the pavilion yourself."

"Thank you."

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