#157 - Registered Disciple Bai Qian

Although he didn't have the Ancient Punishment Sword, Baoshui showed no leniency towards Gu Jian, directly berating him:

"The secret realm prohibits harming classmates, but it doesn't prohibit snatching."

"If your cultivation is lacking, don't blame others for taking your things."

"If your cultivation were strong, why didn't you snatch hers? Why didn't you hang her on a tree for a day too?"

Baoshui's merciless words were like salt rubbed into Gu Jian's wounds.

Gu Jian's face turned green and white. No one had dared to mention the matter of him being hung on a tree by Bai Qian in front of him.

But the person speaking was Baoshui, and Gu Jian really couldn't do anything about it.

Baoshui's cultivation had already reached the peak of the Tribulation Realm, and he might break through to the Half-Step Mahayana Realm at any time.

Then he would rise steadily to the Mahayana Realm. Even his great-grandfather wouldn't offend such a promising person for his sake.

Gu Jian forced himself to suppress his emotions, saying, "Mentor Baoshui is right."

Baoshui's words completely silenced the students who were clamoring about unfairness.

At this time, Ying Le handed the finalized ranking list to Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi took the list and said, "The ranking for this trial is out. Next, I will announce the rankings and distribute the rewards."

When the many students heard Qin Buyi speak personally, the scene became so quiet that even a pin dropping could be heard.

Even Gu Jian stood up straight and proper, looking at Qin Buyi with a serious expression.

Qin Buyi's reputation was like a tree's shadow; in the eyes of these students, he was like a god.

Everyone wanted to show their best side to Qin Buyi, hoping to be noticed by him.

Even a word or two of guidance would be beneficial for a lifetime.

Seeing everyone looking at him so seriously, Qin Buyi didn't delay and said directly:

"First place in the trial: Bai Qian."

"Second place: Huang Zhong."

"Third place: Huang Shi."

"Fourth place: Gu Jian."

"Fifth place: Ling Yue."

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"Tenth place: Wang Lie."

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"Thirtieth place: Wang Hai."

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"Fiftieth place: Yun He."

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"Eightieth place: Zhang Yu."

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"One hundredth place: Zhao Dafu."

After Qin Buyi announced the top one hundred rankings, many students looked at Huang Shi and Huang Zhong.

Huang Shi and Huang Zhong were brothers. While Gu Jian and others were hung on the tree,

they seized every minute and second to kill monsters and collect herbs, becoming the second and third place winners of this trial.

Gu Jian's face became even more unsightly. He didn't expect that he wouldn't even make it into the top three this time.

Standing in place, Gu Jian looked at the Huang Shi and Huang Zhong brothers, his eyes flashing, unsure of what he was thinking.

Qin Buyi continued, "First place, Bai Qian, come forward."

Bai Qian walked to Qin Buyi's side. Qin Buyi asked, "There are two choices for first place. The first choice is a Tribulation Realm weapon, and the second choice is to become a nominal disciple of one of the senior mentors present for one year."

As soon as Qin Buyi finished speaking, Bai Qian said without thinking, "I don't want a Tribulation Realm weapon. I want to become a nominal disciple under Mentor Qin Buyi."

"I said at the beginning of the trial that I would definitely become your disciple."

"Teacher, above, student Bai Qian greets Master."

After Bai Qian finished speaking, she performed a disciple's salute to Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi slightly dodged the salute. He vaguely felt that Bai Qian was coming for him.

But words spoken are like water spilled, and it was too late to change now. Qin Buyi said, "To enter my sect, you must remember the following points."

Bai Qian: "Please speak, Master."

Qin Buyi: "Awareness, self-understanding, diligence. Just achieve these three points."

Bai Qian seemed to understand, but she had already become a nominal disciple under Qin Buyi.

Whether she understood these points or not was not important. Bai Qian readily agreed, "Master, rest assured, this disciple will do it."

Qin Buyi took a deep look at Bai Qian and said earnestly, "I hope you can remember your words at this moment."

Many students looked at Bai Qian with envy. Being able to become a disciple under the rising star Mentor Qin Buyi was everyone's wish.

Even a fool knew that Qin Buyi's future was unimaginable, perhaps he would become a legendary immortal.

Having been a nominal disciple of an immortal, just that master-disciple relationship was an extraordinary thing.

Qin Buyi signaled Bai Qian to stand behind him, and then said, "Second and third place, come forward."

The Huang Zhong and Huang Shi brothers stepped forward. Qin Buyi said, "The second place reward is a Perfect Body Integration Realm weapon and three months of guidance from a senior mentor."

"The third place reward is a Late Stage Body Integration Realm weapon and one month of guidance from a senior mentor."

"What type of weapons do you two need?"

Huang Zhong said, "My brother and I are swordsmen. Please give us each a long saber, Mentor Qin Buyi."

Qin Buyi looked at Ying Le. Receiving the signal, Ying Le came to the Huang Zhong brothers.

From the prepared space rings, he took out two long sabers and handed them to the Huang Zhong brothers.

The Huang Zhong brothers took the long sabers. Qin Buyi asked, "Do you two have a mentor in mind that you want to join and receive guidance from?"

The Huang Zhong and Huang Shi brothers immediately looked at Qin Buyi, imitated Bai Qian's salute, and said, "We brothers are willing to join Mentor Qin Buyi's sect and receive guidance."

This result was not surprising. Qin Buyi's swordsmanship was unparalleled, and the Huang Zhong and Huang Shi brothers were swordsmen.

Receiving Qin Buyi's guidance could be said to be a certainty.

It would be surprising if they didn't choose Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi also slightly dodged the Huang Zhong brothers' salute and said, "Did you brothers hear what I said to Bai Qian earlier?"

The Huang Zhong brothers said, "Mentor Qin, my brothers and I have heard."

The Huang Zhong brothers didn't address Qin Buyi as Master like Bai Qian did. It wasn't that the Huang Zhong and Huang Shi brothers were unwilling.

But the rules were in place. Bai Qian was joining Qin Buyi's sect as a nominal disciple for one year.

One of the Huang Zhong brothers would receive three months of Qin Buyi's guidance, and the other would receive one month.

Although there would be some master-disciple affection, it was not even close to that of a nominal disciple.

Qin Buyi nodded and said, "You brothers stand with Bai Qian first. After I announce the rankings, I will take you back to the senior mentor area."

"Fourth place, Gu Jian, come forward. Reward: a Mid-Stage Body Integration Realm weapon."

Gu Jian walked forward with great displeasure, but he didn't show it on his face, and respectfully said to Qin Buyi, "Mentor Qin, I need a long sword."

Ying Le took out a Mid-Stage Body Integration Realm long sword from the prepared rewards and handed it to Gu Jian.

Gu Jian took the long sword, drew it smoothly, and praised, "Good sword!"

In fact, Gu Jian didn't think much of this reward sword at all. With his great-grandfather Wang Chenghai around,

a Mid-Stage Body Integration Realm weapon was like garbage in his eyes. The reason he behaved like this,

was just to linger in front of Qin Buyi for a while and become familiar.