Free Web NovelChapter 2115: Chapter 2070: Elder Xu Lends a Helping Hand
Moreover, Chen Yang was naturally grateful to Elder Xu for his assistance.
He immediately bowed to express his thanks.
Elder Xu turned his head, his eyes full of appreciation.
"This is not the place to talk, let’s go first!"
After Elder Xu finished speaking, he dashed off the arena.
Chen Yang knew that Elder Xu had something to say to him, so he followed immediately.
Off the stage and onto it, the crowd seemed the same, yet the voices heard were vastly different.
Before going on stage, the voices were all mocking and sneering.
But once offstage, they were filled with awe, incredulity, and all kinds of praises.
Such is the reality of the cultivation world.
If you have strength, whatever you do is right and you earn respect.
If you lack strength, whatever you do attracts ridicule and scorn.
Moving through the crowd, Chen Yang followed Elder Xu to the elder’s quarters.
The environment of the elder’s residence was much better than that of the apprentices, and although both were in Area Five, the elder’s quarters had a small spirit gathering array, and the spiritual energy wasn’t of the same level.
"Take this first." Elder Xu smiled as soon as they entered the residence and tossed Li Tian’s jade token to Chen Yang.
Chen Yang accepted the jade token.
Feeling somewhat disappointed.
Because Li Tian ranked in the top ten in Area Four, yet the jade token only contained over a thousand contribution coins.
It seems Li Tian wasn’t one to save; as soon as she got contribution coins, she exchanged them for cultivation resources.
That’s why there were only so few coins.
Though it was somewhat below his expectations, it was better than nothing.
After all, a thousand contribution coins were not an insignificant amount for him now.
He took out his own jade token, placed them together, and all of Li Tian’s contribution coins transferred to him.
"Thank you, Elder Xu." After dealing with the contribution coins, Chen Yang promptly expressed his gratitude again.
Elder Xu’s face bore a smile, his eyes revealed delight and appreciation.
"No need for thanks. This was yours to earn. Why thank me?" Elder Xu replied with a smile.
"Though it should have been mine to earn, I still must thank you, Elder Xu, for your assistance. Otherwise, I would have been in danger today." Chen Yang spoke candidly.
If he forcibly battled Zhao Shuo, he indeed had the qualification to exchange moves.
But he couldn’t win.
It’s not about talent, but Zhao Shuo had been cultivating for many years, and his realm was much higher than Chen Yang’s.
No matter how defiant of the heavens Chen Yang was, he simply wasn’t a match.
"Heh heh." Elder Xu smiled slightly, his gaze towards Chen Yang becoming kinder.
The skilled, yet humble—he is a talent.
"Chen Yang, your performance today truly surprised me. I didn’t expect such talent to emerge even with spiritual energy depletion in this realm—this trip was not in vain!" Elder Xu commented.
"Since you have such strength, why didn’t you reveal it during the test? Had I known, I surely would have recommended you to become a disciple of an elder, sparing much trouble." Elder Xu contemplated for a moment, speaking with some curiosity.
At Cangnan Academy, most apprentices are in a free-roaming state.
Cangnan Academy is akin to a sanctuary, providing life guarantees within.
But everything depends on oneself.
However, some extraordinarily gifted apprentices are different; upon entering the academy, they are taken in as disciples by elders.
Not only do they have more resources, but they can also seek guidance in cultivation.
Being an elder’s inner disciple is vastly superior to being a regular apprentice.
"Elder, at that time I was unaware of the academy’s situation, and besides, the star stone malfunctioned then, rendering me inconvenient to explain more." Chen Yang explained.
Elder Xu recalled the situation at that time.
With the star stone’s malfunction, he didn’t hold much hope, thus didn’t test Chen Yang’s strength.
In retrospect, it was a lapse on his part.
"Heh heh, a pity, it was my oversight then." Elder Xu smiled.
"But it’s not too late now. If you wish to apprentice under an elder, I can help recommend you! You’re a talent worth the academy’s focused cultivation." Elder Xu offered further.
Though his intentions were good, Chen Yang did not intend to take a master.
Thus he politely declined, "Thank you, Elder, for your kind offer, but I have no intention to apprentice."
Chen Yang’s response left Elder Xu surprised.
Which apprentice in the academy does not hope to find an elder to learn from?
Not only would there be more resources, but also reliable support.
Like today’s Li Tian.
If Zhao Shuo hadn’t been her master, she would have surely perished on the stage today.
Furthermore, she wouldn’t have been able to request Elder Bai from the Disciplinary Hall to uphold justice yesterday.
Elder Bai from the Disciplinary Hall was, in fact, present due to Zhao Shuo yesterday.
"Chen Yang, the elders at the academy are all strong cultivators—a great opportunity. If you become an apprentice, you’ll have more resources and save much trouble."
"Take today’s matter as an example; Zhao Shuo, I know his character well, is highly vindictive. You injured his disciple today and shamed him, he surely wouldn’t let it drop..."
Elder Xu spoke tactfully.
But the meaning was clear.
Zhao Shuo might seek revenge against Chen Yang!
"Elder Xu, I understand what you’re saying, but I believe I can handle it myself. Besides, the academy has its rules; Zhao Shuo can’t act recklessly." Chen Yang chuckled, calm and natural.
Elder Xu intended to persuade further, thinking Chen Yang was a real talent, particularly challenging since he emerged from beyond the realm, making him truly exceptional.
But seeing Chen Yang’s insistence, Elder Xu held back.
"Very well, young people have their perspectives—I won’t interfere excessively." Elder Xu wasn’t displeased with Chen Yang’s polite refusal.
He offered considerate words: "If later you encounter confusion or troubles, feel free to seek my help, and I’ll assist as much as I can!"
"You are one of us from this realm; strive to elevate yourself at the academy so the Mystic Realm folks can see—there’s talent from our realm too."
Elder Xu’s eyes held expectations.
Chen Yang was surprised upon hearing Elder Xu’s words.
One of us from this realm?
Is Elder Xu also from this realm, crossing to the Mystic Realm?
Though surprised within, he refrained from asking, instead gratefully saluting Elder Xu: "Thank you, Elder Xu."
"No need for thanks." Elder Xu chuckled, waved his hand, then added: "Having defeated Li Tian today, you can directly enter Area Four. When you go, remain humble as everyone there is a genius; you’ve only recently joined the academy, avoid making too many enemies."
Elder Xu spoke forthrightly, but Chen Yang recognized it was for his own good.
He nodded in acknowledgment.
Afterward, the two continued their conversation.
Elder Xu spoke of matters beyond, also directly explaining why he helped him.
It turned out Elder Xu was also from this realm.
In the Mystic Realm, local individuals indeed held biases against those from beyond.
His assistance aimed to help Chen Yang elevate the reputation of those from this realm.
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