The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 54

Chapter 54: Spot On the List

“I heard Zhao-shishu say that you didn’t refine many magic pills this month. Did something happen?” Kong Wen looked at him calmly, his eyes falling onto his right foot. Seeing that he was walking normally, he didn’t bring it up and just brought up the issue of refining magic pills. Since he was his shifu, this was also quite reasonable.

You XiaoMo had long ago prepared himself mentally for this. After all, he refined much less magic pills this month compared to last month. In fact, it was not even half. Putting aside the doubts of Zhao-shishu, Kong Wen as his shifu must have even more doubts since it was very likely that Kong Wen accepted him as a disciple because of this issue.

You XiaoMo had already thought up his excuse, immediately saying respectfully, “Shifu, before this, your disciple went overboard with refining magic pills. The result was there was no strength left even though the will was there. Your disciple is worried that the body wouldn’t be able to take it , so he decided to slow down a little.”

Refining over one hundred magic pills in a day was just too uncommon. Now that he had slowed down, he found a convenient excuse.

Kong Wen also didn’t suspect him, nodding while saying, “When refining magic pills, one must be sure to move ahead steadily and strike sure blows. This you must be sure to remember from now on.”

“Disciple will sincerely follow Shifu’s guidance!” You XiaoMo was all respectful and earnest.

Kong Wen nodded in satisfaction, then let him sit at the lowest position below him. This was arranged according to seniority. You XiaoMo was the newest disciple and also the youngest. Above him are all shixiong and shijie. It was reasonable that he should sit at the last position.

Before long, Second Shixiong Fu ZiLin arrived.

Although letting other disciples and Shifu wait for him seemed a little self-important, everyone more or less understood his character. No one seated showed any sign of displeasure, including the one who usually made thoughtless remarks, Zhao DaZhou.

But Fu ZiLin actually had the qualifications to let others wait. Not mentioning the fact that he was a level four mage, it seemed that this time down the mountain, he brought some good things for Shifu.

You XiaoMo craned his neck and peeped outwards. He saw a black figure stepping steadily over the threshold. The first impression he got was one as cold as ice.

Fu ZiLin was very handsome. His facial features appeared strongly etched. Deep features and a prominent nose, completely different from what he had in mind. He had thought that he would be pretty boy. He didn’t think that he would actually be such a handsome young man, and basically a human-type air-conditioner . This type of person , if one put him next to Da Shixiong, one would definitely not think that he was younger than Da Shixiong by two years.

You XiaoMo observed that since Fu ZiLin stepped inside, he only looked towards Da Shixiong, Shifu, and the other Shishus. As for his other Shidis, he seemed to overlook them completely.

“Shifu, your disciple is back!” Fu ZiLin bowed with cupped hands as he spoke in a cold and firm voice.

Kong Wen didn’t ask him to account for his lateness because this Second disciple was not someone who would come late without a serious reason. He simply nodded and let him take his place.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhao-shishu nodded towards Shifu.

“The reason for this gathering is to discuss an important matter. I’m sure you all know that the Warrior Division will soon hold their grand annual friendly competition. Although it is a friendly competition, it is considered a grand event for the Tian Xin Sect, so the Grand Master is, of course , taking this competition seriously. The ones that went last year were ChenYue, Wu Yan and Mao Can. This year, you all discuss among yourselves who will be the ones to go!”

Upon hearing this, You XiaoMo immediately became pensive. Friendly competition? Why had he not heard of this? It sounded like a grand occasion. It seemed his closed-door cultivation left him out of the loop.

But You XiaoMo had some doubts. What did the Warrior Division’s friendly competition have to do with the Mage Division , such that they had to send people over!

Seeing that the disciples were not saying anything, Kong Wen added, “You all must be aware of the demon ’s appearance a month ago at He Ping town. Although the Tian Xin Sect did not uncover any demons, that doesn’t mean that there are no demons here. A few days ago, I, the other elders, and the Grand Master already discussed this. There must always be at least two of us guarding Capital Peak at all times. As for the Warrior Division’s grand friendly competition, you all could also bring some extra people. When the time comes, your Zhao-shishu will take the lead.”

“Shifu, this time , will I also be going?” Fang ChenYue stood up and asked respectfully.

“That sounds good, you can also choose three others to go with you.” Kong Wen considered briefly and answered him. Although Da Shixiong already went the last time, if he were there , then as a shifu , he would feel more at ease.

Fang ChenYue as the Da Shixiong not only had a relatively high seniority, he also had popular support. Most importantly, he was cautious, well prepared and calm in the face of unexpected events. If something came up, it would be a good thing to have him in charge. Among his seven disciples, Kong Wen felt the one he could rely on the most was this eldest disciple.

The other disciples were in agreement. It was clear that Fang ChenYue was very well-liked in Capital Peak.

“Fu-shidi escaped the last two times. So there is no escape this time.” Fang ChenYue smiled as he looked at Fu ZiLin at his side. The latter just stayed quiet.

Kong Wen also laughed out loud while nodding, saying, “That’s right. This time your Da Shixiong has decreed. ZiLin can’t have any excuses.”

Fang ChenYue knew that Shifu wouldn’t object, continuing, “Third Shidi and Sixth Shidi went last year , so not this year. So , the second person would be NanGong-shimei, ba . Women are more attentive. As for the last spot … XiaoMo-shidi, it’ll be you. It’s not good to constantly be in closed-door cultivation. One should go out and experience things.”

Being called on, You XiaoMo froze then immediately raised his head, his line of sight colliding with the beaming face of Da Shixiong. He thought there would be no chance for him since he only entered the sect two months ago.

“Da Shixiong, I also didn’t go last year.” Zhao DaZhou, who was separated with You XiaoMo by a hair, finally voiced his objection.

He had thought that this time would definitely be his turn. Who would have thought that the last spot would go to You XiaoMo. This Xiao Shidi whom he thought nothing of, basically didn’t have any right to the spot based on his qualifications.

Fang ChenYue had already expected he would say that , so he calmly explained, “Fifth Shidi, you are now at the critical point before your breakthrough. You should concentrate on refining magic pills.”

Zhao DaZhou opened his mouth but was unable to say a word to counter his argument. He looked up and saw that his father didn’t have the slightest reaction , meaning he also agreed with Da Shixiong. He was unable to stop feeling disappointed since he thought that it would finally be his time , and yet there was nothing for him.

You XiaoMo who was sitting right at the back also opened his mouth. Seeing Zhao-shixiong protest, he thought of giving the spot to him but unexpectedly Da Shixiong was one step faster, voicing out this reason.

He couldn’t see what advantage there would be to go over to the Warrior Division. He felt that refining magic pills in order to rise in level was more important. Thinking this way, he dismissed his request to avoid being a villain.

“Alright, it is decided. You will all set out the day after tomorrow. Remember to prepare yourselves.”

Seeing that everything was settled, Kong Wen let them disperse.

Zhao-shishu walked up to his son, patting his head in consolation. How could he not know what his son was thinking? Undoubtedly , he wanted to go over to join in the fun and play around with some small scoundrels over at the Warrior Division. It would be better for him to concentrate on refining magic pills, so he didn’t object.

While leaving the Assembly Hall in a daze, You XiaoMo suddenly cried out ‘ah’. Fang ChenYue and Fu ZiLin that were just about to step out turned around. One looking questioningly while the other frowned.

You XiaoMo didn’t notice. He was completely absorbed in what just came to his mind. Going over to the Warrior Division, didn’t that mean that he would have to see that bloke Ling Xiao? This was too horrible!

“XiaoMo-shidi, what is it?” Fang ChenYue walked over and asked him in concern.

The moment You XiaoMo raised his head, he saw Fu ZiLin behind Fang ChenYue. Fu ZiLin glanced at him somewhat impatiently. With a start, You XiaoMo quickly shifted his gaze onto the warm and gentle Da Shixiong.

“Da Shixiong, this trip to the Warrior Division, how many days will it be?” Taking advantage of that Da Shixiong was in front of him, he decided to get answers to the parts he didn’t understand.

“If it goes well, it will only be five days.” Fang ChenYue laughed while speaking. He had forgotten that his Xiao Shidi probably didn’t know anything.

“Then if it doesn’t go well?” You XiaoMo asked without thinking. Five days was already too long. Wouldn’t it be even longer if it didn’t go well?

“That’s hard to say. But you don’t have to worry. It won’t go on longer than ten days. After all, the Mage Division also has their own things to take care of and can’t stay too long.”

Fang ChenYue felt that this Xiao Shidi was getting cuter every time he saw him, saying whatever came to his mind. He couldn’t help reaching out his hand and pat ting his head.

You XiaoMo was lulled into a daze by the patting. He only came back to his senses after they had left. He seemed to have been treated like a little kid.

After coming back from the meeting, You XiaoMo quickly asked around about the grand friendly competition. If he was still the You XiaoMo from over a month ago, most probably , no one would answer him. But after becoming Kong Wen’s disciple, the number of people who wanted to suck up to him had increased. If it weren’t for that he was holed up all this time, the chatterboxes would probably have told him long ago.

This so called grand friendly competition was actually an internal incentive-based competition held by the Tian Xin Sect so all disciples could participate. But since it was a competition, there would be times when injuries happened. Internal injuries could be resolved with magic pills. External injuries , however , could not be treated with magic pills , so in order to not affect the Warrior Division’s competition, the mages were needed. On one hand, they could help with treatment. On the other hand, they could also interact with the disciples from the Warrior Division.

This type of policy was actually quite like foreign relations. Furthermore, this was very important for the Mage Division , because it affected the futures of mages.