Fighting to be Kind in a Cultivation World

Chapter 225: Success Breeds Attention

Chapter 225: Success Breeds Attention

As could be expected, when we touch down close to Senior Songs position, she continues speaking to the group. Unlike how it typically happens in stories, we dont immediately gain her attention as shes doing something important.

For the next 30 minutes, Senior Ling and I stand at the side waiting for her to finish speaking to the group.

Once she finishes, she dismisses the group and then turns to look at us.

Despite being dismissed, I can see many in the group are loitering around, acting as if theyre about to leave, but are actually trying to get more information on whats going on.

Just like it was in my group, there are several information traders who exchange information and fill in each other for favors and money.

I dont focus in too much on this, as most of it is what I already know and I see something much more important coming from the surrounding area, waiting for Senior Song to finish.Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com

Soft mutterings fill the air, as groups from the previous tests and mine have mingled together with them.

It's not long after that I see some of my personal group and the coalition groups are arriving, having gotten word that I am here. Searching out the people that are important to me, like Mei Lin and the others that I traveled up with, I quickly acknowledge them with a smile before focusing my attention on the incoming Senior Song.

Just as she arrives before me, both Senior Ling and I quickly bow. She waves it away, allowing us to rise.

And then she just looks at me with a smile.

A look of expectation.

Catching the hint, I reach into my pack and take out two Star Renewal Flowers. Far more than the 4 petals she had asked for.

Even in the light, their blueish petals visibly glow with an ethereal light.

As I hand them to her, her fingers brush one petal purposefully, leaving a small impression on it that shines brightly before returning to its natural glow.

Her smile grows wider as she sees this, as it shows that it is an above average specimen, kept in good condition.

Soon after, it vanishes. Though, my scan picked up that it went into one of the pouches she carries on her hip.

Youve done well.

Her voice resounds over the field, freezing everyone in place. Sounds of talking stop and everyone listens closely for her next words.

Ive also heard wondrous things about your exploits in the alchemical realm. I think it would be great if y

Before he can continue, the woman softly interrupts him and offers some words.

Now, now Elder Ro. We havent fully welcomed our new initiate to the sect yet. Or introduced ourselves.

Turning to me, she gives a warming smile that doesnt feel manufactured.

Congratulations on passing your test and becoming part of the inner court. My name is Yin Tian, but you can call me Elder Yin.

The alchemist, Elder Ro, seems a little perturbed by the interruption, but still nods in agreement. A twinkle flashes in his eyes as he adds in a few words.

You may call me Elder Ro, though that may change soon enough.

The last elder steps forward brusquely and quickly says his name before stepping back.

I am Elder Gu. I look forward to seeing the heights you can reach.

Before he steps back, I can see his eye linger on Elder Song for a moment, before looking away in disappointment. Her expression hadnt changed, even after his looks.

Well this is a can of worms.

Elder Ro is definitely the one that the Alchemist leveraged to almost put me in the Outer Court. Is he playing nice because of my actions towards the Alchemy Guild or because he wants to make a good impression in spite of it?

Elder Gu brings another thing to consider. Clearly, he and Elder Song have some relation or he wouldnt have shown such a reaction.

Actually, I think when I first arrived; I heard that there was a dispute between her and him. And that there might be something more there.

Before I could finish my thoughts, they lay another bomb on me.

One which I suspected could happen if I became too excellent.

To get to the point of why we are here wed like you to consider becoming a core disciple of our sect.