Chapter 100

"Alright, everyone, since no one has any objections, let's each report how many Hall Members we've recruited over the past three years."

Ye Xiuxiu crossed her arms, her voice crisp yet bearing unquestionable authority,

her lively eyes scanned the seventy‑two Hall Masters standing neatly on the stage, her gaze both scrutinizing and expectant.

"The number of Hall Members recruited is crucial; it will decide whether you become the First Hall Master or only the Seventy‑second Hall Master."

As Ye Xiuxiu finished speaking, the Hall Masters below immediately began whispering to each other; some wore confident smiles, as if victory was assured;

others furrowed their brows, privately worrying that their Hall Member count was insufficient.

Ye Xiuxiu cleared her throat lightly, her gaze turning sharp,

and the audience below fell silent at once.

"Protector on the left and right, go tally them!"

Ye Xiuxiu swiftly issued the order.

As soon as the words fell, Chen Gong Dong and Qin Feng stepped forward with neat, powerful strides.

Chen Gong Dong's face was resolute, each step landing steadily with a firm clack;

Qin Feng's figure was agile, his eyes sharp, carrying a sprightly vigor.

The two of them began to count the Hall Masters one by one,

occasionally asking, occasionally recording, busy beyond measure.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiuxiu was not idle.

She sat in the main seat,

holding in her hands a popular edition of the Military Body Fist manual, her eyes fixed on the techniques and annotations,

her expression focused.

In her mind she continuously contemplated how to adapt this popular Military Body Fist,

into a version suitable for the Qi Refining stage and the Foundation Building stage.

She occasionally frowned slightly, as if encountering a difficulty;

at other times she lightly nodded, as if a new inspiration had arisen.

In her mind she calculated that once the tally was finished,

she would immediately teach these advanced fist techniques to everyone,

so that the members of the Confucian Sage Association would reach a higher level of strength.

Half an hour later, Chen Gong Dong and Qin Feng finally completed the tally.

They hurried to Ye Xiuxiu's side, standing upright.

And the seventy‑two Hall Masters reordered themselves according to Hall Member numbers, some with heads held high, others with downcast spirits.

Chen Gong Dong bowed respectfully, his voice resonant as he said, "Report, President!"

His voice, full of vigor, echoed in the hall for a long time.

"Our Confucian Sage Association now has a President, that is you, President Ye; your leadership makes the Association grow stronger; the two Protectors are me and Qin Feng, and we will spare no effort to assist you;"

"There are also seventy‑two Hall Masters, each with their own traits, contributing their strength to the development of the Confucian Sage Association."

"And three thousand Hall Members; although these Hall Members are still young, each is full of potential."

"The oldest among them is seven years old, already showing remarkable cultivation talent;"

"The youngest are already four years old; though immature, their future looks promising."

After hearing the Vice President beside her finish a detailed report on the recent development of the Confucian Sage Association,

her fair little face showed a hint of satisfaction,

she lightly nodded, and her crisp, pleasant voice rang through the hall:

"Not bad, not bad. Our Confucian Sage Association now has members all proactive, the affairs of the Association are proceeding orderly, and it has already taken shape."

She paused briefly, her gaze slowly scanning the over seventy members below, then said:

"For now we will not recruit outsiders. Everyone think about it: our Confucian Sage Association is like a house; the frame has just been built and still needs proper renovation and reinforcement. If too many people pour in at once, the house will become cramped and difficult to manage."

"When we will recruit, just wait for my notice."

"The more people there are, the harder it is to manage; we must ensure every member gains something in the Association and receives careful guidance."

The audience below nodded one after another, their faces full of agreement.

Ye Xiuxiu cleared her throat and continued, "But regarding the proper propagation of the sages' teachings, everyone must not forget. Our Confucian Sage Association exists to spread the sages' wisdom and teachings so more people can benefit."

"This is our mission, and the purpose of our existence."

"In daily life, besides cultivation, everyone should also communicate more with those around them, sharing the principles from the sages' words with them."

Having finished speaking, Ye Xiuxiu's gaze grew brighter; with both hands behind her, she solemnly announced:

"Now I will tell everyone about the proper cultivation rules."

As soon as she said that, the already attentive expressions of the over seventy people present became even more serious.

They each instinctively straightened their backs, perking up their ears to listen carefully, lest they miss any word Ye Xiuxiu said.

Some members unconsciously took out their portable notebooks and pens, ready to record important points at any time.

Not only them,

but also those hidden behind the pillars and atop the beams around the hall,

the adults secretly watching them also held their breath, fully focused on Ye Xiuxiu's words.

After all, who could have thought that Ye Xiuxiu was only seven years old,

and had already successfully completed Foundation Building,

and could also wield such powerful techniques,

which is truly unheard of.

Their hearts were full of curiosity—how exactly did Ye Xiuxiu train?

Is there some unique cultivation method,

or some unknown fortuitous encounter?

They secretly speculated in their hearts,

Their eyes fixed tightly on Ye Xiuxiu,

as if trying to discern some clues from her.

"Everyone, today I will talk to you about cultivation principles."

"This cultivation principle actually means combining your main cultivation method with Body Refining or Confucian Way."

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked bewildered.

Some furrowed their brows slightly, eyes full of confusion; others whispered to each other, discussing softly,

Obviously they didn't quite understand what Ye Xiuxiu meant.

A Hall Master scratched his head,

"How exactly should one combine cultivation method with Body Refining and Confucian Way?"

Ye Xiuxiu seemed to see everyone's doubt, smiled slightly, then continued:

"I'll explain in detail. For example, you are a sword cultivator, usually focusing on sword cultivation, holding a long sword, sword qi flowing everywhere. But that alone is not enough; you should also cultivate together with either Body Refining or Confucian Way."

Everyone perked up their ears, eyes full of anticipation,

Wanting to hear the secret within, Ye Xiuxiu continued:

"In future battles, when you face off against an opponent and the situation reaches a stalemate, you can shout loudly, 'Senior, I was wrong!'..."

(End of chapter)