#209 - Isn't this the best of both worlds?

This is just a Tier 1 talisman.

It's not even a battle talisman.

"This is just an ordinary Tier 1 talisman. A Tier 9 talisman could slay even an Immortal Emperor! Of course, my swordsmanship is also among the best in the Heavenly Nether Holy Land," Wen Huaiming said calmly.

"Ahem, I say, Grand Elder, are you already trying to snatch disciples? That's not very ethical," the Second Elder stroked his beard and said.

Everyone is a seasoned fox.

Who couldn't see through the Grand Elder's little scheme?

Wasn't it just to show off to a certain disciple, pique his curiosity, and make him his disciple?

Clearly, he was competing with the Sect Leader and other elders for Xu Fengqiu.

This kind of situation is rare.

Generally speaking, outstanding disciples are handed over to the Sect Leader.

But when encountering such outstanding disciples that everyone can teach and wants to teach,

they all want to teach him themselves.

Then it's not up to the Sect Leader to decide, but rather they compete, and ultimately the disciple chooses.

"Ahem, isn't this just showing the disciples a little something?" the Grand Elder said with a smile.

Lin Tianyi's eyes lit up.

That's right!

The most attention right now should be on Xiao Qiufeng next to him.

It's estimated that he will be given the right to choose his own master.

If he chooses the Grand Elder, wouldn't that mean that he himself could be under the Sect Leader?

Lin Tianyi's thoughts flashed through his mind.

He immediately put it into practice.

"What the Grand Elder says is absolutely right. If a martial artist can cultivate talismans to great success, the improvement is unimaginable. If one is fortunate enough to become a disciple of the Grand Elder, it would certainly be excellent."

Lin Tianyi said these words for Xu Fengqiu to hear.

"Yes, yes, indeed," the Grand Elder stroked his beard.

After a round of introductions,

everyone gained some understanding of these elders.

"Now, let's start with the first-ranked disciple in this round of assessment."

Duanmu Jin glanced at the list: "The first-ranked disciple in this assessment, Xiao Qiufeng."

Xu Fengqiu stepped forward and clasped his fist: "Disciple greets the Sect Leader and all the elders."

The eyes of those strong individuals practically glowed as they looked at Xu Fengqiu.

Ye Lingyou also had some expectations.

"Well, Xiao Qiufeng, twenty-nine years old, cultivation at the Heavenly Dao Realm, One Star. All three rounds of assessment were astonishing. Your future is limitless. Based solely on your performance in this assessment, this Sect Leader believes that you will definitely have a place at the peak of the Nine Provinces in the future."

Everyone recognized this.

Even the Sect Leader had already put it very euphemistically.

Naturally, he couldn't praise the disciple too much and make him arrogant.

"Are you willing to cultivate under this Sect Leader?" Duanmu Jin stroked his beard and asked.

Lin Tianyi: ! ! !

Unwilling!

I beg you!

Unwilling! !

At this time, the Grand Elder Wen Huaiming said: "Sect Leader, the way you ask that question, any normal junior, logically and emotionally, who would dare to say no? Everyone, am I right?"

"Yes, yes, that's right!"

"Well, the Grand Elder is right."

"Sect Leader, I think it's better to let him choose for himself, right?"

"Or rather, Sect Leader, change the way you ask. Anyway, regardless of which of us Xiao Qiufeng becomes a disciple of, the cultivation resources he receives should be the same."

"… …"

Duanmu Jin coughed dryly.

These old foxes! Each and every one of them is a master at playing tricks.

Duanmu Jin then said: "Xiao Qiufeng, what is extremely outstanding about you should be your sword, and this old man, Duanmu Jin, is known as the Sword Emperor in the Nine Provinces. Following this old man, even if you don't become the number one sword in the Nine Provinces in the future, you will definitely be among the top few."

The Grand Elder sipped his tea: "Following this old man, you can not only become the number one sword in the Nine Provinces, but you can also cultivate the art of talismans. The power of talismans combined with the sword, it's unimaginable how strong it would be."

"Now, now, now, this old thing is obviously bragging. Who says they can definitely make you the number one sword in the Nine Provinces? From this sentence, you can see how unreliable he is," Duanmu Jin said.

"Sect Leader, you! !" The Grand Elder was momentarily speechless.

Lin Tianyi frowned upon seeing this.

That won't do!

The Grand Elder is losing ground!

"Sect Leader, but what the Grand Elder said does make sense. The powerful talisman ability combined with swordsmanship is indeed like adding wings to a tiger," Lin Tianyi clasped his fist and said.

"Now, now, now, look, even the junior sees it more clearly than you," the Grand Elder quickly said.

Duanmu Jin stroked his beard: "Well, it seems that Yitian and the Grand Elder are very compatible. It's very suitable for the Grand Elder to teach Yitian. What do you all think?"

Ah?

Lin Tianyi was stunned.

"Yitian has repeatedly emphasized the Grand Elder's talisman abilities, and the Grand Elder recognizes Yitian's statement. This is simply a predestined master-disciple relationship, very suitable," Duanmu Jin emphasized again.

Lin Tianyi: "! ! !"

"Ahem, let's look at Xiao Qiufeng first."

Duanmu Jin looked at Xu Fengqiu and asked: "Choose, you should also be clear about the abilities that each elder excels at. Choosing a suitable master is more important than anything else. There is no need to consider any emotional factors or worldly considerations."

Xu Fengqiu nodded.

"But this old man still needs to remind you of one thing," Duanmu Jin said.

"Sect Leader, please speak," Xu Fengqiu said.

"Oh dear, I have a total of three disciples. Lingyou, as the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Nether Holy Land, is also a disciple that this old man loves very much, and she is also the third-ranked fairy on the Fairy Ranking. Usually, if this old man is busy, I can completely let Lingyou teach you some things about martial arts."

Everyone: ? ? ?

Wow, damn it!

Old thing!

Playing mind games!

He actually brought out Ye Lingyou!

This beauty, ranked third on the Fairy Ranking.

Damn it, isn't this purely tempting people?

Ye Lingyou: "… …"

Lin Tianyi clenched his fist.

Don't!

Xu Fengqiu said: "Thank you for the love of the Grand Elder and all the elders. This junior deeply feels the Sect Leader's intentions, and the Sect Leader has always been a senior that this junior greatly admires. It is also this junior's honor to be able to cultivate under the Sect Leader."

Duanmu Jin glanced at the Grand Elder, revealing a smug expression.

If he hadn't brought out Ye Lingyou, he really wouldn't have been confident.

Fighting with him?

Hmph hmph!

"Please forgive me, Grand Elder."

The Grand Elder nodded: "Well, it doesn't matter, Yitian, then are you willing to follow this old man to cultivate?"

What else could Lin Tianyi do?

He could only follow the Grand Elder.

Damn it!

This Xiao Qiufeng really chose to be the Sect Leader's disciple.

Could it be for Ye Lingyou?

Actually, it's reasonable for him to choose the Sect Leader.

After all, he's the Sword Emperor.

And he's also the Sect Leader.

A normal person would also choose him.

Well, it's probably not for Ye Lingyou.

Then he, Lin Tianyi, will have to find a way to interact with Ye Lingyou more in the future.

"Disciple is willing!"

"Isn't this a win-win situation?" Duanmu Jin smiled and then said: "Lingyou, first take your fourth junior brother back, take him to get familiar, and arrange his accommodation."

Ye Lingyou bowed: "Disciple obeys."

Then she looked at Xu Fengqiu: "Junior Brother Xiao, please."

"Thank you, Senior Sister Ye."

The two then walked away.

Lin Tianyi gnashed his teeth in anger as he watched.