31 Obligatory Ass Kicking
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(Random Phoenix Sect's Master POV)
My name is Bai Chi, a Master of the Phoenix Sect.
I was known as a prodigy back in my time. Entering the Sect at only twelve years old, becoming an Outer Core Practitioner at fourteen and an Inner Core Practitioner at twenty.
I was then elevated to Elite at twenty five and finally breaking through to Master at fifty.
I was supposed to be the youngest Practitioner to be granted the rank of Master, the genius prodigy of the Earthen Plane.
But an upstart just had to show up out of nowhere during the Festival two years ago, taking that spot away from me! It was a slap to my face out of nowhere!
A Master at age twenty?! That guy can't be anything but a hack! He must be a liar! A cheater! There's no way some guy can reach that level so easily since even I had to claw my way up here!
That was unacceptable!
Phoenix Sect would have been the undisputed strongest because of me! But this nobody came along and elevated the always stuck at fifth place Heaven Sect straight into the limelight! The Heaven Sect definitely doesn't deserve this fortune!
They were only at fifth place because of their Sect's location and age! Just because their founders laid claim to the entire mountain gave them that advantage!
Other than this Master Lin, their other Masters were third rate compared to ours!
When I heard this so called Master Lin was participating in this year's Festival, I had already planned for his downfall.
Days before the Festival, a number of Masters and Elders had met in secret, all of us agreeing that should this upstart Master Lin refuses to leave that insignificant little Sect, we will make sure he is crippled thoroughly.
But what was outside our expectations was that he had already taken in two disciples. Two very, very strong disciples.
They were supposed to be Inner Core Practitioners, but they fought like Masters. Even I could see their overwhelming talents from just that battle alone. Not to mention their otherworldly beauty, I definitely envy that upstart for having them serve him hand and foot!
Why does this guy get all the luck? It's unfair!
After we crippled him, I'll definitely claim them as my own disciples!
All hundred of us gathered on the stage, all prepared to cripple him and make sure he can never become a Practitioner again.
That upstart gave us the come hither gesture.
"Let's start the lesson."
I roared in rage, gathering our Sect's trademark Phoenix Fire in my palms, the others around me doing the same with their own Techniques.
He's smiling?
This upstart is smiling at us?!
I'll show you the power of this Cultivation Technique! The power of Phoenix Sk--
"Phoenix Sky Bolt, Waterfall Dragon Dance, Profound Killing Lightning, Vicious Blade, Monkey Steals Peaches. Quite the standard few huh?"
Huh?
He saw through our Techniques before we even finished casting them?
Impossible!
"Phoenix Sky Bolt!"
I unleashed the flames that had been accumulating in my palms.
"Too late," A voice echoed out from within our midst. "Lesson one, don't let your opponent read your attack unless it's a feint, or you'll be open to counters like so."
A scream, followed by a yell of pain.
Two of the Elders were immediately expelled outside the stage.
I turned my head towards where the scream came from to find that upstart standing there with his hands behind his back.
Our Techniques exploded at where he had been at the start of the fight.
The one closest to him immediately raised his hand and slashed downwards, his arm coated in water that was sharpened into a blade.
"Lesson two, don't trust everything you see."
The hand descended and another scream followed.
The one we had thought to be the upstart suddenly shimmered, his figure disappearing to reveal one of our own standing in his place before being expelled outside the stage.
We looked around frantically for him, wondering if he was masquerading as one of us.
"Lesson three, most people tend not to look up or down in a battle, exploit that fact."
He crashed down from the sky, exploding the area around him with a burst of electricity and sending everyone flying. I landed on my back a distance away with another Elder beside me, our group that had huddled together was now spread out around the stage.
The five people who were directly in the impact zone were immediately sent out.
He turned and looked directly at me, giving me the smile I would never ever forget in my life.
"Lesson four, when outnumbered, divide and conquer."
I felt a shiver down my spine as he disappeared from my view.
I immediately erected a flame barrier around my right arm, lifting it up just in time to block a sword from slashing at my neck.
"Hmm, good battle sense, you'll go far," he complimented before disappearing again.
How dare this guy!
I glanced to my side to see the Elder that had been beside me gone, sitting outside the stage with a blank look on his face.
One of the Dragon Star Sect's Elder stood up, "Everyone! Form a ring! Watch--"
"Lesson five, commanders are prime targets in a battle."
He flicked the Elder on the forehead, causing the elder to combust into flames before being sent outside the stage.
"Eternal Crippling Poison Blow!" A Master from the Viscous Poison Sect shouted, rushing towards him.
The upstart back kicked the Master across the face before letting a gout of flame to envelope the Master, instantly vaporising him and sending him off the stage.
"Lesson six, don't do what he did."
This…
This damn upstart! He's mocking us isn't he?!
"You… You… YOU ARE COURTING DEATH!" One of the Elders screamed, pulling out one of the poison needles to throw at him.
In response, that guy just lifted his hand, lightning sparking out of his fingers that disintegrated the needles before striking the Elder in the chest and sending him outside.
"Not sure what his problems were but lesson seven, be sneaky when you're trying to do sneak attacks. Like so,"
He disappeared from our view, all of us frantically looking around us to find him. Some of us had the sense to start grouping up together but I remained where I was, afraid that my movement might trigger his attack.
Five more Elders had fallen quietly, we hadn't even known they were gone until they raised cries of confusion outside the stage.
In such a short time, twenty five of us had already fallen and we hadn't even touched a single strand of hair on him. This was beyond humiliating.
"Come out you coward! Or do you not know how to fight openly?!" One of the older Elders shouted.
"Mmm, good taunt," that guy appeared in front of the Elder, barely an arm's breadth away.
"But you had no follow up to your taunt, that's lesson eight by the way."
As soon as those words left his mouth, he had sliced through the Elder's neck with a wind blade, sending the Elder outside the stage.
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He pointed at his feet.
The ones who had chosen to group up together noticed something glowing at their feet.
That damn upstart managed to inscribe seven Cultivation Techniques on the ground, even correctly predicting where the groups would be!
The Technique caused giant icicles to explode out from the ground, piercing through the Practitioners who were unfortunate enough to stand near them.
All seven icicles covered more than half the stage, normal Practitioners would need half a day to inlay even one of these inscriptions, when did he manage to lay such a trap during the fight?!
No, it can't be… That short time frame when he was doing sneak attacks?!
Does he even understand that inscribing Cultivation Techniques on surfaces requires immense concentration and precise control over quarks needed for the Technique?! It takes quite a while to even inscribe one! That's definitely not something that can be done in the heat of battle!
He waved his hand and the icicles disintegrated into dust.
There were only ten of us left. We made sure to spread ourselves out this time.
"Now, that's under a quarter of you left. What else should I teach?" The upstart mused.
"Not yet!" A Master from the Flying Tigers Sect shouted, digging through his pockets to swallow a pill. "Now we'll have the advantage!"
"Oh, a Rage Pill? Didn't think I'll see one here but alright."
He even knows about the hidden secret pills of the Flying Tigers Sect?! I only knew about it because they told us during our meeting to cripple this upstart!
The Master's body swelled, growing to twice his original size. He let out a roar as a frightening amount of energy began gathering between his palms.
Now that this Master is ten times stronger, surely we can turn the tables around right?
The energy that was gathered in his palms was released towards that upstart in an instant, the beam hurtling towards him with blinding speed.
"Lesson ten, temporary power ups are extremely unreliable."
I didn't even see when the upstart had moved, only that he was already in front of the Rage Pill enhanced Master the moment the blast was about to hit him.
That upstart infused his fist with Energy quarks before punching that Master in the gut.
The Flying Tigers Master heaved, all the energy in his body suddenly leaving him like a tidal wave.
With another kick to his forehead, the Master was sent outside the stage.
What kind of bull is this?!
How did he even managed to dispel the Rage Pill's effects just by doing that?!
"Together!" I shouted, there was no way I am going to let him win!
The remaining nine of us rose to our feet, channeling as much power as we could for our next attack.
"Lesson eleven, on the off chance you need to let a potentially annoying enemy escape you, give yourself some insurance in case they come back."
He snapped his fingers.
My right arm began to glow.
An explosion Cultivation Technique.
When did he…
That short moment when I blocked his sword!
He managed to put such a complicated Cultivation Technique on me in such a short time without me noticing?!
That's beyond comprehension!
I looked around in a panic, realising all nine of us had similar Cultivation Techniques inscribed somewhere on each of our bodies.
He's a true monster.
"Class dismissed."
He snapped his fingers once more.
Boom.
32 Obligatory Side Characters Looking For Trouble
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(Eris POV)
Glorious. Master is simply too glorious. [Eris]
Daaaaamn I really want to roughhouse with Master at least once! [Bait]
Beautiful… [Laverna]
This one wishes for a saved recording. [Denna]
We still have a lot to learn to stand beside Master. [Eris]
Too much… [Laverna]
Hey, is it just me or does it feel a little wet down there? [Bait]
…
…
…
Haaa… Ya see? This is what I don't get about you guys... Ya want something, just go get it! Give me five minutes and I'll be riding Master's bones in no time! [Bait]
Raping Master is the greatest sacrilege you can perform right now. [Eris]
Huh? Who said that I would resort to that?! You guys reaaaally have so little faith in me?! [Bait]
It is this one's humble opinion that nothing else needs to be said when you are interested in exhibitionism. [Denna]
Shameful… [Laverna]
Argh! You guys! I said I'd like to do it outside, but that doesn't mean I want an audience! I just like the feeling of being free! [Bait]
Suggesting that a normal time with Master is not liberating enough? [Eris]
Hey, we all have our preferences alright? Don't pretend I don't know what you guys actually want, we're all sharing the same body here! [Bait]
… Lies… [Laverna]
HA! You're also kinky yourself! Using herbs and all that alche-what's-it to increase your pleasure! [Bait]
Don't know what you're talking about… [Laverna]
Heh heh, seeing as how you're talking like that, not very convincing at all! [Bait]
This one humbly reminds you that you still have the most dangerous fantasies of all. [Denna]
Dangerous? And yours isn't? Hahaha! Tell that to the rope markings you've left on this body! [Bait]
That… That was just a small mistake on this one's part. [Denna]
Whatever you say. [Bait]
I'm normal. [Eris]
If you would call your fantasy of being done roughly as normal! Face it, we're all equally screwed up here! It's half the fun! [Bait]
Whatever. What I want to know is if we need another session in the toilet. If we already forgot, our underwear is in a little bit of a crisis. [Eris]
Ohhh~ Kinky. [Bait]
Shut up you. [Eris]
No time… [Laverna]
Yes, Master's already returning. This one thinks we should not be absent. [Denna]
Oh well… I guess we'll just wing it. [Eris]
"Congratulations on your victory, Master."
*
(MC POV)
Whew, it's been awhile since I did such a workout!
I think I did pretty good for my first mass lecture, especially since they were Elders and Masters.
I knew most of them wouldn't have much real combat experience outside of participating or watching this Festival, so I decided I should impart them some battlefield knowledge.
Most of these lessons got me through my time in the Spiritual Plane. I couldn't fight my tormentors head on, so I had to get creative to stop, or at least delay them, in pestering me.
At least these guys went easy on me, I couldn't feel any threat from their attacks so they're probably also playing along to my impromptu lessons.
I even managed to avoid using multicasting during the lesson, I feel quite proud about that.
I stepped down from the stage after giving the audience a bow.
Since they aren't clapping, I assume they were still busy digesting the lessons I gave them. How studious of them.
"Papa! Best!"
I caught Cai Hong who had leapt towards me the moment I returned, placing her on an arm while I patted her head.
"That was… Very impressive, Master Lin," Sect Master Long congratulated with a weird face.
He must be thinking about my lessons as well.
Not surprising since most of these things were what I learnt in my time within the higher Planes. There isn't much of a war going on down here after all.
"I aim to please, Scet Master," I grinned.
My disciples came forward to welcome me back.
"Congratulations, Master."
"Fufufu, that was splendid, Master."
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I nodded to my disciples, "it was nothing much. I hope all of you learnt something from that little showcase?"
All of them nodded enthusiastically. Probably excited to see my first Practitioner on Practitioner combat.
Heh heh, nothing beats a practical lesson.
While I'm basking in my disciples' congratulations, the announcer cleared his throat after finally shaking himself out of his stupor.
"Ahem… That is… That concludes the first of the open segment… If there are anymore participants willing to… Er… Showcase their talents… Please step on the stage…"
The crowd began murmuring amongst themselves.
I managed to pick up some confusing words though, they were saying things like "can't target him", "go after disciples" and "disfigure them".
I'm pretty sure I misheard them, they were probably discussing on figuring out a way to court some disciple of another Sect with a certain kind of figure who was already attached.
It took another minute before an Elite Practitioner from another Major Sect, the Fiery Flames Sect leapt onto the stage. I believe they were currently ranked third at the moment.
But seriously though, 'Fiery Flames'? That's a redundant name if I ever saw one. It's like saying a round circle, or even worse, sonic speed of sound.
"This lowly Se Lang of the Fiery Flames Sect requests to exchange pointers with Master Lin's disciples. Would either of the two beauties--"
"Master, are we allowed to participate?" Lian Li asked, completely cutting him off.
"Umu… If you girls want to. There's no obligation though," I told them.
Manami and Lian Li glanced at each other before nodding, both of them leaping up onto the stage at the same time.
Se Lang looked surprised by their actions, taking a step back.
"Umm… I meant to duel either of you though?"
Manami smiled, "Ara ara? You're suggesting weak Inner Core Practitioners like us to duel an Elite Practitioner like yourself? Are you bullying this big sister here?"
"How shameful, do you get off on bullying weak girls? Disgusting..." Lian Li poured oil on the fire.
"N-n-no! I… I… Isn't ganging up on one person unfair?" Se Lang protested.
"Ara? You can say such a thing when our Master just faced a hundred by himself without complaint? If you are only here to tell jokes, please don't waste our time."
Well… Manami, you can't compare us like that. The Elders and Masters I fought against only participated to give the audience a practical example on my lessons, they didn't really fight me seriously.
Another Elite Practitioner from the Fiery Flames Sect leapt up beside his Sect brother.
"In that case, let me, Bian Tai, join him to make this fight even!"
"Huh? Who called you up here? Your mother?" Lian Li sneered. "We were the ones being challenged, not you. Go sit back down."
I really have no doubts that Lian Li might have been a noblewoman in the past now.
"What?! How dare you slander me?! I'm only here to--"
"Make it fair?" Manami interrupted. "Ufufufu, I see you are also here to tell jokes. How can two Elites fighting against two Inner Core Practitioners be fair? Even a non-Practitioner can tell that is anything but fair."
"This… This… You two had shown prowess beyond what an Inner Core Practitioner should be capable of! Both of you must have faked your ranks!" Bian Tai accused.
Well… He's not wrong about their capabilities, they really are geniuses after all. But none of them managed to get their summoning right yet so they're technically not qualified for the Elite position. In fact, I would rather they not reach there so fast since they would raise some serious questions and I'm not in the mood to answer said questions.
Eh? Kind of feels like the temperature dropped several degrees?
"Ara? Did you just suggest that our Master is a liar?" Manami smiled at him.
That guy recoiled as though he got hit physically, his eyes darting towards me. I only responded with a small smile and a slight tilt of the head.
"Ugh… No, that's not it, I--"
"No matter," Lian Li waved her hand. "Since you insist on doing so, I shall not begrudge you. You are welcome to join to make this a two on two fight. Any problems with that, Manami?"
"Ufufufu… Or course not. This big sister shall teach them what it means to disrespect Master."
The two of them took a few steps away from the two.
"Now, whenever you're ready then," Manami declared.
The announcer rang the bell once he was sure both sides were ready.
"Alright, Se Lang! Cast--"
Bian Tai's words were cut short as a fox tail impacted against his stomach, sending him sprawling on the ground a distance away.
"Bian Tai! Why you--"
Se Lang didn't have time to voice his complaints before a bolt of lightning struck him square in the chest, blasting him flying away as well.
Manami spread out her hands, summoning a wall of flames that engulfed the entire circumference of the arena, cutting us off from view.
The roar of the fire was also deafening, completely isolating the arena from the audience.
Smart girl, the wall must be there to hide their trump cards so that the other Practitioners who might challenge them later won't know about it.
Guess we'll just have to wait for them to be done.
33 In the Fire and Flames
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(Bian Tai POV)
As soon as the bell rang, I turned to my Sect brother, intending to ask him to cover me with his trademark Virtuous Flames enhancement Technique.
He was supposedly the best enhancement Practitioner in our Sect, his enhancements two to three times stronger than most other Practitioners.
The Virtuous Flames Cultivation Technique would clad the target in Spirit Flames for a set duration which would burn anything that came close. The flames are so hot that it instantly boils water a meter away, a truly powerful defense Technique.
Normally this Technique would require at least ten to fifteen seconds to cast amongst the Elites.
For brother Se Lang to cast such a strong Technique, five seconds was more than enough.
But who knew that even before I could relay that thought to him, something hard had hit me in my abdomen and sent me sprawling on the ground.
I groaned as I tried to sit up, only for a foot to step on my chest, pushing me back down on the ground.
I looked up to see that Master Lin's fox disciple smiling down at me.
It was not a kind smile.
"Ara, ara… What should big sister do to you? This arena forces a person out the moment they receive a fatal wound and negates said wound, but non fatal wounds will stay on you even after being forced out… For Master to create such a Technique is nothing short of divine."
What is this woman on about? I quickly circulated Fire quarks within my body, directing it towards my hand in preparation to cast a Technique.
Pain erupted from my palm, a scream slipping past my lips.
"Ara, ara. That won't do. You're being punished right now so be a good little thing won't you?"
She withdrew the tail that had impaled my hand, I had always thought fox youkai's tails were only mounds of fluff, but it seems I was wrong.
Whoever told me that fluff was justice should go have their heads checked.
"Now, you'll be a good little thing, right?" She asked.
I gritted my teeth, focusing the quarks towards my mouth this time.
I will pretend to answer her before blowing a gout of Spirit Flames at her.
What I didn't expect was for her to lift up her foot before slamming it down on my face, her sadistic smile never wavering in the least.
She grinded her foot against my face, "Fufufu… I think you didn't hear this big sister's words. I asked if you would be a good little thing?"
I tried to struggle out from under her, raising my hands to push against her foot.
"Ara, ara? Do you still not understand?"
My limbs were pierced by a tail each, my screams muffled by her foot against my face.
"I see… A stubborn one. I guess this big sister will work extra hard then."
The foot was lifted from my face before ruthlessly descending between my legs.
I could somehow still hear her voice through the red haze of pain, "Fufufu… I had intended to heal you up completely after playing a bit with you. But I think I'll just leave this part broken… Ufufufu…"
*
(Se Lang POV)
I watched slack jawed as Sect brother Bian Tai was sent flying by that fox youkai's tail.
I never knew their tails could stretch like that, much less used as a weapon
"Bian Tai! Why you--"
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The pain made me black out for a few moments before my sight returned again, only to see the incarnation of death standing above me, her face impassive.
I leapt up to my feet, gaining distance from her.
It was then that I noticed the entire arena was surrounded with a flame wall, isolating us from the outside.
"Wha… What are you… Planning?" I asked shakily.
She tilted her head, a smile materialising on her face.
"Hmmm… I wonder…" She murmured, lifting a finger as electricity started to gather around said appendage. "Just a little play session."
Play session? Does that mean we weren't even worth their trouble in their eyes?!
"Don't look down on me!" I yelled, more to gather my courage than anything else.
I circulated my Fire quarks, casting my famed Virtuous Flames Cultivation Technique on myself.
Flames began gathering around my body, I was sure that this would at least prevent her from getting close to me.
Her smile got wider as she began walking towards me, "Are you afraid of a mere Inner Core Practitioner? Some Elite you are."
Why is she not afraid of the fire?
I gulped, "You're actually coming closer? Instead of running away from my flames, you're approaching me?"
She lowered her finger to her side, "I can't beat the hell out of you without coming closer, after all. Actually, I can, but it's not as satisfying."
Before I could comprehend what she said, she had already appeared in front of me with her finger embedded within my abdomen.
Immense pain overloaded my insides, a burning sensation that I had never felt before exploded from the wound. My Virtuous Flames was immediately canceled, the flames not even leaving a mark on her.
It was like being burned from the inside out while you were drowning at the same time. The shock had made me forget how to breathe while her lightning fried my insides.
She retracted the finger slowly from the wound, agonizingly slowly.
"What… How?" I blurted out, collapsing on my knees. How was it possible for someone to not get burned by this heat?
Her smile widened, "I could say that my passion for Master burns fiercer than your flames, but I know some people who won't be satisfied by that answer."
What is this person smoking?
"Your fire is colder than my lightning," She shrugged, as though that answered everything.
Her finger was then stabbed into my shoulder and the pain came back alongside my screams.
My vision began to darken but she retracted her hand before I blacked out.
I grasped at my shoulder with trembling fingers while she laughed maniacally.
"Ahahaha! Yes! Scream! Scream more for me you little shit!"
Gritting my teeth, I punched my fist towards her, blasting out a gout of Spirit Flames from my fist. She didn't even have time to react before the flames entirely engulfed her entire figure.
Looks like I managed to catch her off guard.
"Hmph! You got cocky!" I laughed.
"Cocky? Ahahaha!" A laughter emanated from within my fire. "You think I actually care about your pitiful attack? You really are a pitiful shitstain!"
My flames were blasted apart to reveal her lightning clad finger lifted in front of her. My flames were stopped by a single finger?!
No, this must be an illusion! The real her must be-- ARRRGHHHH!
She stabbed her finger into my other shoulder.
"It's such a shame I can't keep you up like I did the rest~~ Their screams really were quite soothing to my ears! To have other people screaming and crying for help instead of me like in the past, how addicting~~"
What… What is… She talking… About?
I gasped as she pulled out her finger again.
"Why… Are you… Like this?" I tried to ask.
"Hmmm~~ Why? Are you interested in little old me? I've been sullied before you know? Treated as nothing but a thing. Does that turn you off?"
I grimaced, shuffling away from her.
"Ahahaha! You actually are repulsed by that fact! I'm pretty sure someone like you had his share of raping and bullying others too?
I spluttered, "No… No! I never--"
"Hahahaha! You're lying! I can tell you know? I always have the best time torturing little trash like you~~ Ahhh~ The feeling of power I get…" She stabbed her finger into my chest, making me scream again.
"IT'S JUST SO AMAZING!"
To think… Master Lin had disciples like this… He must be as equally crazy as these--
Death gripped me by the neck, hoisting me high up into the air.
The smile that she had was gone, replaced with a face of pure unbridled rage.
"You… Just thought of something rude against Master didn't you? Yes, you did… How dare you… HOW DARE YOU!"
I was slammed back into the ground, her knee pinning against my chest while she stabbed her finger repeatedly against my sides, all the while still gripping on my neck tightly.
"HOW DARE YOU?! HOW DARE YOU?! HOW DARE YOU?!"
I saw my life flashing before my eyes.
"How dare you have such filthy thoughts about Master?! The very being of absolute power?! The Divine Being who gave back everything I thought lost?! You piece of TRASH!!"
She clenched her fist before slamming back down between my legs.
"ARRGGHH! You crazy monster!" I roared back, trying to appear defiant.
My words seemed to stun her for a moment, the pressure on my chest lessening a little.
I had thought my words had hit the nail on the coffin, only for her full-face smile to return.
"You're funny," she giggled, her fist descending again. "I will have fun with you."
34 Ball Busting
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(MC POV)
It took about fifteen minutes before the two Fiery Flames Sect disciples landed outside the stage, both of them unconscious.
The fire wall came down a few moments later, my two cute disciples looking like the very image of calmness.
Lian Li rushed down from the stage to meet me, her eyes full of sparkles.
"Master! I did it!" Lian Li declared with a satisfied smile.
"Mmm, mmm… Good job," I praised her, patting her head.
"Master, me too," Manami announced proudly, making her way to my side.
"Yes, yes, you did good too," I relented, patting her head as well.
They always asked for headpats as rewards that it's become second nature for me to do it.
Who knew that taking care of disciples involved patting heads? Not that I'm complaining but I don't remember my head being patted back when I was a student.
Or is this head pat thing just for them?
While I was busy with the headpats, I heard the Fiery Flames Sect members fussing over the two defeated members.
I didn't hear what they said exactly but I heard a few lines like "an excuse", "come over", "we will learn".
The rest of their words were drowned out as another duel started on the stage
"Hohoho! To think that your disciples could even take on Elite Practitioners at their current level, they must be truly gifted!" Sect Master Long laughed, appearing beside me.
Lian Li bowed her head, "Not at all Sect Master. It is thanks to Master's guidance that we have reached our level today."
Noooo… Why you do this, Lian Li? They're going to push their incompetent students on me at this rate!
Do you want your Master to be swamped by other incompetent students all day? I won't have time to laze around after that you know?
How am I supposed to brush your hair if that happens? Think about it!
I faked a laugh, "Hahaha, what are you saying, Lian Li? I merely pointed you in the right direction, everything else is because of your own efforts."
"Ara, ara? Master, you are too modest. I would never have reached where I am today without your guidance."
Et tu Manami?
"Yes, Master is the best teacher," Eris nodded beside me.
Cai Hong hugged my leg, "Papa! Strong!"
"Hahaha! Master Lin, you truly are a heaven sent genius!" Sect Master Ling chuckled before leaving.
I watched him return to his seat, striking up a conversation with the other Elders and Masters.
I can feel my easy life drifting further and further away…
Well… I can't really blame the girls, they seem like they were really genuine in their praises and I never told them I actually want an easy life.
Really though, which Master would straight up tell their disciples that they want an easy life? I would lose all the credit with them if they found out about that!
Imagine your teacher coming to class and saying 'hey, I don't want to be bothered so much so I'll only teach the really smart ones to support me.'
Yeah, might as well just commit social suicide there.
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Before I could formulate a plan, an Elder from the Fiery Flames Sect approached me, anger evident on his face.
"Master Lin! How do you intend to compensate for this?!" He yelled.
I raised an eyebrow, "I'm sorry? You are?"
Those words seemed to piss him off as his face became redder, "Elder Tisi of the Fiery Flames Sect! Your disciples here have cippled my disciples!"
I tilted my head to see the two Fiery Flames disciples still unconscious on the ground. Sending out a wave of my Pure Elemental quarks, I scanned their bodies for anomalies.
Finding nothing, I turned back to him with narrowed eyes, "They are only unconscious, why are you making such a big fuss?"
He gritted his teeth, "Only unconscious?! Do you not see their manhood has been completely crippled?!"
Oh, they really are.
I turned to Lian Li and Manami.
They looked a little sheepish as they avoided eye contact.
"They did… Inappropriate actions to us, Master... And it was a reflex action," Lian Li explained.
Poor girls, those two men must have tried to touch them inappropriately while they were exchanging pointers. At least they're not hurt.
I turned back to Elder Tisi, my face unamused with a little hint of anger, "Then their actions were justified, Elder Tisi. Such despicable actions are never acceptable."
"Does that warrant the crippling of their manhood?!"
"They brought it upon themselves and it's not like it can't be healed."
"Healed?! So easily?! Who around here can heal such a wound?!"
I tilted my head at him, "It's not even completely crippled. Soak them in a bath of Healing Grass herbs every night while having them consume a mixture of the Vi flower, Ag salt and Ra grass for three days."
"I… Umm… Er… I still demand compensation! They have been humiliated!"
I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes, "Very well, I'll make sure to discipline my disciples properly about proper fighting etiquettes, would that satisfy you?"
"Huh? How will that satisfy me?" He asked clearly offended. "For all I know, my disciples may be traumatised for life!"
This time I actually rolled my eyes, "Alright then, what do you want?"
"Come to our Sect and heal them personally! Then compensate our Sect with the amount of time lost for their recuperation!"
"That's not going to happen. I already gave you the way to heal them and I still have my responsibilities to my disciples."
"What? Who cares about them? Our Sect's disciples come first!"
"Because the are your disciples right? It's the same for me that my own disciples come first."
He furrowed his eyes, "You're avoiding responsibility! The least you could do is to come over to our Sect and nurse them!"
I sighed, "Then you'll have to arrange accommodations for my disciples as well."
"That… Err… No! There's no way we can allow those demonesses into our Sect grounds! What if they cripple even more of our members?!"
I narrowed my eyes, turning towards the stage and walking away.
"Hey! Where do you think you're going?!" The Elder demanded.
I turned my head to him, "To the stage of course, you want to teach me a lesson right?"
"What are you talking about?!"
"Well, I think we should just stop pretending now, don't you think?" I stated, gesturing towards the stage.
The previous fight had already ended a while ago, though I didn't get the chance to know who were the participants.
Without waiting to see his reaction, I leapt onto the stage, taking a second to double check that the Cultivation Technique I had designed was still intact on the stage.
After I was sure it was intact, I rose to my full height, "I formally challenge Elder Tisi of the Fiery Flames Sect to settle his grievances here on stage."
There was a wave of gasps from the audience.
What? Was it really that surprising for me to do this? This is what he wants right? He even went out of his way to insult my disciples, if it wasn't a fight he was looking for, what else could it be?
The Elder took a step back from my challenge, looking towards his Sect Master.
Ah, I guess he's still asking for permission.
With a nod from the Sect Master of the Fiery Flames Sect, the Elder leapt up on stage before me.
"To think you'll go this far for your disciples… Or is it because you have something against our Fiery Flames Sect, Master Lin?" The Elder asked.
"Not at all," I shrugged. "But if you think I'm fine with my disciples being harrassed, you'll be wrong."
"This… Master Lin, don't you think you're overreacting a bit here?"
I scoffed, "Overreacting? I hardly think so. Do you know what it means when I tell you the attitude makes the man?"
The Elder frowned while shaking his head.
"Then let me give you a special lesson," I declared.
The announcer checked that we were both ready, the two of us nodding in response.
The bell rang but both of us remained at where we were.
I raised my eyebrow at him, "Well? Are we going to stand around here all day, or are we going to fight?"
The Elder gritted his teeth, a ball of Spirit Fire materialising above him.
Before he could do anything else though, I was in front of him, my foot kicking straight between his legs with lightning speed.
There was a loud "crunch" before the Elder dissipated into thin air, reappearing outside the stage unconscious and foaming at the mouth.
I descended from the stage casually.
Overreacting? Please.
No one gets to bully my disciples in front of me.
If they do, they won't get to do it a second time.
I'll make sure of it.
35 A Little Consolation
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(Cai Hong POV)
Cai Hong does not like weird stuff…
This old fart who is trying to bluff Papa is weird.
Cai Hong punish old fart?
Muuu… Cai Hong cannot punish old fart because of crowd. Maybe Cai Hong will punish him later if big sisters says so.
Cai Hong not happy…
When Cai Hong not happy, Cai Hong thinks about things that makes Cai Hong happy!
Cai Hong likes Papa~
Cai Hong likes Papa's headpats~
Cai Hong likes Papa's smell~
Ehehehe~ Cai Hong is still holding on to Papa's shirt.
Muuu? Papa is on stage again? Is Papa going to beat up all the weird people again?
Cai Hong likes to watch Papa beat up the weirdos!
Oh, it's just the weird old fart.
Muuu? Papa did a new move Cai Hong never saw before!
Papa kicked the weirdo between the legs and the weirdo disappeared instantly!
This must be a new secret move by Papa!
Cai Hong will learn it!
Then Cai Hong can use it on all the bad people who makes Papa sad!
Then after that, Cai Hong can punish them!
Papa is the best!
"Papa! Carry~" Cai Hong reached towards Papa.
Papa picked Cai Hong up after coming down from the stage.
Ehehehe~
Cai Hong is getting headpats.
*
(Manami POV)
Fuuu~
Fufufu~
Ufufufufufu!
Oh Master, you truly are my destined mate!
Only you can tempt me like this!
Ahhh~~ I don't think I can hold out much longer~~
The way he punished that annoying fly… Simply divine~~
Those useless trash think they can corner Master so easily? My fox ears are not for show you know? I could hear all the shameless things you were saying behind Master's back.
Make use of your disciples' injury as an excuse to get our benevolent Master to go to your Sect? Then take that chance to learn his secrets before arranging an accident? Fufufufu, how naive.
And what was that about not letting us accompany Master so that there will be fewer things to clean up once you guys are done? I guess we'll have to keep this group of worthless trash in our sights.
Those two worthless dogs that we crippled will only be the beginning. We couldn't finish their baptism because those two passed out from just that short session, causing the Technique to activate and send them out of the stage prematurely. I suppose we will be paying them another visit to finish their initiation.
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I gripped Lian Li's shoulder, "It's ok right? Just let this big sister jump Master tonight. I don't mind if you join you know? We can do it together, I really don't mind. Just let me have the first shot, let me have the thickest one, that's all this big sister is asking for."
Lian Li pursed her lips, averting her eyes.
Ara, ara? She's trembling. Is she tempted too?
"I can't…"
"Fufufu... Why are you still denying what you blatantly desire?"
She looked me in the eye, fear evident on her face, "We caused trouble for Master."
That sobered me up quickly.
What she said was true, because of our carelessness, we caused a few insects to bother Master. To think I was so blinded by my lust to not even be able to see such a thing… I need to reflect on myself.
We should take more care in punishing the heathens in the future.
But it seems Lian Li was quite badly affected though, her entire body was shivering and she dared not look in Master's direction.
Was she afraid of incurring Master's anger? Did something happen between the two of them in the past before Master saved me?
Ah, before I wonder about such things, I need to properly apologise to Master for our mistake when he returns.
"I'm back," Master announced as soon as he returned.
""Master, forgive us, for we have sinned,"" Lian Li and I bowed our heads.
There was a slight pause as Master placed Cai Hong on the ground. His hands entered our vision and lifted both our heads up by our chins, showing us a face devoid of blame.
"What? Is this about those two guys? Don't worry about it, it wasn't any of your faults."
"But… We caused trouble for you, Master…" Lian Li .
"Problems? You mean that Elder? That is but a small little thing, hardly even can be considered a problem. He's just someone who bit off more than he can chew. I'll be fine as long as nothing happened to any of you."
"Master…" Lian Li sniffed. "Please… Don't… Don't ever abandon us…"
Master smiled at her, "I won't, you are all my precious disciples after all."
Lian Li teared up, "Rea… Really? I… I… I am useless without Master… I… I don't want to… to... Go back to..."
Master pulled her into a hug, "No, you're not going anywhere."
Lian Li sniffled and cried into Master's chest.
Ah… I understand now.
Lian Li is afraid that any mistakes from her could lead to Master abandoning her without a second thought. It seems she has abandonment issues that originated from her past.
I am a little ashamed to admit that aside from her history of being raped by her ex-fiance, I know next to nothing about her background. Then again, none of us cared about each of our backgrounds as long as we serve Master.
But Lian Li, you should have some faith in Master you know? Master is the most benevolent and loving being in existence, we just have to ensure he stays in the light.
Fufufu~~
Yes, we just have to take care of the filthy heretics who dare to try and sully our Master.
Alright, this big sister shall hold back and wait until tomorrow before she starts her hunt~~
Ah, I shouldn't get distracted now, I still have to repent for my mistake. During the tortu--enlightening session, I should have made sure they stayed for the sermon until the end. This big sister got a little too enthusiastic with her sermons which probably resulted in Lian Li doing the same.
What a blunder...
"Master," I called out, my hands grasping on his arm. "Please forgive this disciple for her mistakes as well… I should have known better."
Master patted my head, his hands brushing against my ears and tickling them.
"You have done no wrong, there is nothing to forgive."
Master~~ Please don't tempt me like this~~
I'm really holding myself back you know? I really am you know?
This big sister really wants to hold back ok?
It's just Master really is too much in tempting this big sister~~
Especially Master's hands~~
Fwuuaahhh~~
Mmmm~~
Riiiiight there~~
Right behind the ears~~
Ufufufu~~ Master that tickles~~
Bliss~~
36 A Little Wake Up Call
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(Lian Li POV)
I felt it was such a shame the two insects only received less than half our sermons before they disappeared from the stage. Both Manami and I agreed that we would continue our preaching to those two lost souls at a later date.
But what was really unexpected for me was those old farts using their disciples as an excuse to try and target Master!
Despite all that Master had done, his overwhelming display of absolute power, these people still possess thoughts of harming Master?
This…
This was my fault wasn't it?
I gave these scum a reason to target Master.
If we hadn't risen up to their provocation, they would not have a reason to do this at all.
When that Elder came to demand compensation from Master, I felt my rage build up inside me, threatening to tear that old decrepit trash apart. But the moment Master's face changed when he realised we crippled the two thing's manhood, my whole body froze up.
The aura of kindness and benevolence disappeared and an aura of icy calm replaced it.
Seeing how Manami, Eris and Cai Hong failed to react to it tells me that I was the only one who felt the change.
I couldn't tell what the reason was that I alone felt that aura. Was it because I spent more time with Master to understand that little intricate detail? Or was it because that aura was meant for me?
That last thought frightened me beyond measure.
My entire body shook in fear and my mind blanked out.
I remembered my days back in the village.
I had thought my fate was set in stone.
To be the perfect wife, my mother had always said. I could not object nor could I escape. Harsh words and punishments always awaited me whenever they felt I was a disappointment.
They abandoned me to the scum son.
I could do nothing but mend and sew, to clean and cook, to be a pretty face for him to ravage.
Thus the scum son abandoned me for the monsters.
I had no skills, no connections and I was hungry and scarred.
The city of Jin abandoned me to its slums.
I was another competitor for the limited food, another thief and runner on the streets.
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Even at Heaven Sect, the entire Sect was prepared to abandon me as well, to kick me back into the abyss where I had thought I barely managed to claw out from.
But Master was there to catch me before I fell, pulling me away from the edge into his warm embrace.
I clung on to the belief that as long as I was with Master, the abyss would be but a fading memory.
I realised I had grown complacent.
Master is benevelovent, and I took advantage of Master's kindness.
My failure might still lead to Master abandoning me as well.
To be abandoned by my beloved Master… It terrifies me to no end.
I didn't even see how Master dealt with the Elder, being too absorbed by my own fears.
Manami gripped my shoulder then, telling me something about jumping on Master.
"I can't," I whispered, afraid my own voice might betray me as well. "We caused trouble for Master."
I could only hope that Master punishes me but lets me stay, I don't even mind giving up everything else as long as I can stay with Master.
Master returned with Cai Hong in his arms.
I bowed my head together with Manami, "Master, forgive us, for we have sinned."
I did not want to be abandoned again.
But contrary to what I thought, Master did not blame me, he made a promise that I would not leave his side.
He promised me that I would not return to that dreadful place again.
I felt my fears being swept away once more.
Master…
This lowly Lian Li is not worthy.
Master pulled me into his bosom, soothing me as I cried, not even caring that I was probably dirtying his clothes with my tears.
My everything is for Master.
I decided then, as unworthy as I was, I will offer myself to Master. I was not sure if Master will accept me, but there is nothing else I can offer at this moment.
As soon as we return to the Sect, I will do it.
And I must double my efforts in bringing Master's light to the rest of the world.
Once we have achieved that, I would finally be able to offer the world to Master, as it should be.
But now… Let me just bask in Master's warmth.
*
(MC POV)
I see Lian Li is still carrying such a heavy baggage on her. I am not one to pry about another's past unnecessarily so I've never bothered to inquire about my disciples' history.
Why focus so much on what is already past and neglect what is in front of you? You don't see me wallowing in self pity about my past either.
But that's just me I suppose, I've had more than a decade to deal with my problems but Lian Li probably hasn't gotten over hers.
Since she hasn't approached me about it, it shouldn't be something that she can openly share.
Some say that it is better to talk about your problems with someone but that doesn't mean you force someone to start divulging their secret problems when they're not even ready to do so.
What I can do is wait patiently for her while being there to support her.
But that's just the psychological problems that I can't solve at the moment. As their Master, I still have my duty to protect my cute disciples.
This kind of thing shan't happen again as long as I can help it.
I let Lian Li cry her heart out on my chest while soothing both her and Manami at the same time, ignoring the gazes of the other Practitioners around me.
They can judge however they want, but since I've taken in these girls, I have started to feel a sense of responsibility to them. I won't be like those damn backstabbing, jealous and ungrateful teachers in those confounded Planes.
You know, some people say that the smarter some people are, the more blinders they have on them?
I realised now just how many blinders I have on me.
I had been so focused on training myself solitarily in the past that I've thought that things would remain the same even when I get disciples. I've forgotten even the most basic rules of human interactions and emotions.
I tried to kick this can down the road but apparently the can got really big all of a sudden.
I can't get my easy life by just going with the flow all the time, this isn't a boat ride along a calm river current.
No.
Life is like being tossed along violent river rapids that are full of rocks and debris, you are going to need to paddle for your life if you don't want to smash against those rocks and drown.
It's just that the rapids in the Earthen Plane are calmer than the other two Planes, but that doesn't mean I don't need to paddle.
To keep my current easy, well easier, life, I'm still going to have to work for it.
I know what I have to do now, and I know where I need to start.
But before starting that plan of mine, I need to comfort my traumatised disciples.
They are too precious.
37 After The Tournament Arc, It's the School Arc
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(MC POV)
We returned to our Heaven Sect grounds with much fanfare.
Hard not to after all, since we clearly dominated the entire Festival.
Right after Manami and Lian Li recovered, they went on to accept several other challenges from other Sects. Needless to say, all the Elite and Inner Core Practitioners got their butts kicked.
Thankfully, none of the Elders and Masters were shameless enough to challenge them.
Actually, that's not true, they did not dare to challenge them because the moment one stood with the intention to do so, I was immediately on the stage and issuing a challenge to them before they could say anything.
It took about three rounds of this happening before the other Elders and Masters finally caught on and stopped trying entirely.
Now, we were finally back in our Sect after a four day journey. Sect Master Long has yet to approach me after the Festival, so he might have forgotten about throwing those students at me. Now I'll just go and take a nice, long bath and--
"Master Lin, could I speak with you for a moment?" Sect Master Long asked as soon as we reached the Grand Courtyard.
Damn, me and my big mouth huh…
I nodded to my disciples telling them to rest for the day, the four of them giving me a bow before leaving.
"What do you need, Sect Master?"
"Come, walk with me."
He spun on his heel, leading me towards another direction.
There was a little garden beside the Courtyard where a giant peach tree grew, its branches stretching into the sky and its trunk so thick it needed five grown men to link arms around it.
The garden itself was built around the tree and it bore fruit all year round.
I know you're expecting some convoluted backstory for the tree, like maybe the founder himself planted it or some kind of god shed some blood or tear on a normal peach tree and it grew into this. But no, it's just a giant peach tree.
No really.
It got this big because of all the Pure Elemental Quarks we've infused in it, making it grow and bear it's delicious fruit.
Quite a number of us like peaches you see.
They had me infuse my own quarks in it once and it doubled in size the next day. Seeing as how it continued growing to this size after that event, it was definitely due to the other Elders and Masters infusing their own quarks into it.
The Sect Master led me under the tree, plucking two fruits from its branches with his quarks and handing one over to me.
I thanked him and waited for him to take a bite before I bit mine.
Sweet.
Not as sweet as my disci--
Ok no cheesy lines, sorry.
"What do you think of our Sect, Master Lin?" he asked.
I pretended to think, "It's peaceful and quiet, a good place of learning."
He nodded at my answer, "Yes, I thought our predecessors truly chose a good place to nurture the students. How are your disciples finding it here?"
"I believe they are of the same opinion," I answered half-heartedly, waiting for his small talk to be over.
"Umu, good, good," he muttered while stroking his beard. "In that case, I have some students--"
I knew it!
"-- that some other Elders and Masters have deemed to be problem students. They had shown potential but for some reason they just don't seem to be able to advance no matter what they do. Could you take them under your wing?"
Ha! You thought I came unprepared? I was expecting this the moment I saw you talking to the others back during the Tournament Arc! I told you I will now work for my easy life didn't I?
"I'm afraid that would be rather difficult for me, Sect Master. I have four students to teach now and with my current level of experience, I'm not ready to take on more."
"Hmm… That is true…" Sect Master Long nodded.
How's that? I told you I came prepared!
"In that case, how about an exchange of students? You can leave your disciples with the other Masters for a time, then focus on training the problem ones."
Oh? Still trying me?
"Ah, but having them learn another Master's teaching methods after being used to mine would be detrimental for their development."
"Mmm… Master Lin seems to have long decided how to develop his disciples I see."
"Of course, since when did I do things half-heartedly?"
"Hahaha! That is true!" Sect Master Long laughed.
Heh, see? Simple.
"In that case, I have a suggestion for you, Master Lin."
Come on, what else do you want?
"Oh? What is it?" I asked.
"Your disciples have already shown quite the talent, but they have yet to mix with the rest of the Sect so far. They could use this time to get to know their peers, seeing the top talents of our Sect would also encourage the Sect members to work harder too."
You… Cunning little…
I can't even say no to that without sounding like a possessive person.
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Sect Master Long looked around for a moment before leaning close to me, whispering, "Truth be told, Master Lin. Those students I mentioned have showed unique constitution just like your Lian Li. While you were travelling, they showed up out of the blue claiming to have came from the Dong side of the continent."
I tilted my head at him, not understanding what was so special about it. It's not like the country of Dong didn't have Practitioners either.
He continued, "We wanted to turn them away since it was past our recruitment period, but they were very insistent and had nowhere else to go. Refugees you see."
Uh huh, uncommon, but not that surprising either.
He made sure that there was no one around again before whispering, "I didn't want to make too much fuss so I told Elder Qing to use the same test you did back then on them. These students didn't even flinch when he unleashed his full Elemental Pressure on them. Normal non-Practitioners would have fainted immediately but not them, even though the orb clearly showed that they had zero Pure Elemental quarks."
Oh come on... These kinds of people are supposed to be rare, and you're telling me a group of them just showed up on our doorstep just like that?
He sighed, "I was just hoping if you could take a look at them? None of the other Elders and Masters know what to do with them either since they have zero Pure Elemental quarks… But none of them wants to admit that because of pride you see… I'll only suggest the student switching if you accept to train them for a bit."
I groaned inwardly, this kind of changes things.
If they managed to withstand an Elder's Elemental Pressure without training, they definitely aren't normal people.
I wonder why I've never heard of this group of students before?
Is it because of the fact that I took in Lian Li?
Had I not been there at her selection like the past, she would have been turned away from entering the Sect. But because I had taken her in despite her obvious lack of Pure Elemental quarks and groomed her into the cheat character she is, the others figured out that Pure Elemental quarks were not everything.
So this group of students who should've been turned away were accepted instead, though I really don't know how they did not foresee the problem of not knowing how to teach this group ever came to mind?
I mean, it's not like they know much about innate Elemental Quarks either, these people were stuck with the idea that all Practitioners have Pure Elemental quarks within their Cultivation Point.
I guess it wouldn't hurt to just take a look. Hell, for all I know Elder Qing might have grown senile and his Elemental Pressure had become nonexistent.
"I suppose I could at least take a look," I relented.
Sect Master Long clapped me on the shoulder with a smile, "I knew I could count on you."
Hah… I guess I'll need to think of another way to get my disciples occupied for some time…
38 Do Not Pursue
Name:What do you mean my cute disciples are Yanderes? Author:
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(MC POV)
"You're that Master Lin?" A young man asked with an arrogant air.
I tilted my head slightly at the man's question, "Yes, that would be me."
"How old are you even?"
"Forty… I mean, Twenty two."
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I raised an eyebrow at his outburst, wondering what I had done to offend him. It's a good thing my disciples aren't here to be traumatised by his attitude.
The young man who was raising his voice was a little taller than me in his early thirties. He had broad shoulders and a squarish jaw with his black hair tied neatly in a bun on top of his head.
The sole female beside him was a brunette in her early twenties, her hair tied in a braid that reached to her lower back. Her angular features were accentuated by the pink qipao that she wore, the slit at the side revealing her fair toned legs.
A real beauty, basically, but I've seen my share to feel nothing from her. I'm not a young kid anymore to be drooling at every piece of meat thrown my way.
According to what I could find, he had came to the Sect during the time I was at Manami's village, leading a group of three men and a young woman banging on our Sect doors demanding entry.
They were turned away at first but they had claimed to be exceptional talents so they were allowed in for a quick test.
Using the method I performed, Elder Qing deemed that they might possess the same potential as Lian Li whom, last they saw, had miraculously been revealed as a Practitioner despite not having Pure Elemental Quarks.
They surmised it had something to do with the fact that they could withstand the Elemental Pressure exuded from a Practitioner that made them different. The Sect Master agreed to admit them into the Sect but none of the Elders or Masters knew how to teach them since they had no Pure Elemental Quarks.
They decided to leave them to me to deal with when I came back.
What they didn't expect was for me to return with even more disciples in tow.
They then took some time to discuss on what would be the better option to do since they were afraid of stunting my disciple's growth. At least, according to them, that was the reason for their hesitation.
They didn't manage to come up with a solution before the Sect Showcase Festival came around so they decided that kicking the can down the road would be best. They had left them behind at the Sect during the Festival since they didn't want the other Sects to know about them.
Only when they saw how much Lian Li had grown did they decide the best choice was to still push this group of students to me.
"Watch your mouth young one, do you not know Master Lin?" Elder Xiao admonished.
"Why should I know about some young upstart?! Do you not know who I am?!"
"Not really," I admitted.
His face reddened upon my answer, "Feng Xian! The rightful heir of the country of Dong! How could you have not heard of me?!"
Ignoring his outburst, I looked towards the group behind him, "And the rest of you?"
The woman did a perfect curtsey, "Greetings, Master Lin. My name is Diao Chan, I am young master Feng Xian's retainer."
"I am Cheng Lian."
"My name is Wei Yue."
"Hu Zhen is my name."
I didn't bother with those three since they were obviously side characters.
"So what is the 'rightful heir of the country of Dong' doing here?" I asked, mixing a little sarcasm in there.
The youth crossed his arms, "Hmph! I was betrayed! Do you Beiyang people even know what is going on across the mountains?! How ignorant can you be?!"
I looked at Elder Xiao who only shrugged at me, showing that he was unaware of such a thing as well.
I decided to humour him.
"Well then, mind telling us what your situation is then?"
He scoffed, "Hmph! Of course such uncultured people like you wouldn't know! The king of Dong was disposed merely a few weeks ago and my trusted advisor betrayed me! Claiming that I was the one who killed the king!"
"And so, you ran away?" I guessed.
"It was merely a tactical retreat!" He corrected. "I will build up my strength here and return back to claim what belongs to me!"
"Hmmm… If I remember right, wasn't the king known to be a tyrant?"
"Ha! What do any of you know about martial valor?!"
I shrugged, knowing it was pointless to continue any form of argument with him.
"Alright, right now, I care just as much about your background as you do about mine. Once you've been accepted entry here, you are a student and nothing more."
He seemed offended but I didn't care.
I just returned to the Sect barely an hour ago, you know? I'm tired, sweaty and pissed, why can't they let me have a proper bath first before slapping these problem kids on me?
I continued, "Specifically, you'll be my student. I've heard that your group's constitution is similar to one of my disciples, making me the only one who can properly teach you. It's up to you if you want to learn under me or not."
"You mean the great me has to bow to someone younger than myself and call Master?! I've never even called anyone else Master before and you expect the first one is to some young upstart like you?!"
"Whether you do, or do not, I frankly don't care. You're here to learn and I'm only interested in teaching people who have an interest to learn which you seem to have a lack of."
He gritted his teeth, the other three men had similar dissatisfied expressions but the girl didn't look like she cared. In fact, all this while she seemed quite disinterested in what was going on.
I turned my back on them, "Seeing as I've just returned from our trip, I'm going back to my courtyard to rest. If any of you want instruction then come to my place. If not, the exit is right where you came in from."
"You! How dare you turn your back on this prince?! Do you not care what will happen to you once I've gone back to take over Dong?! I'll slaughter you!" the kid screeched.
I made a show of digging through my pockets, taking out something from within before turning back to him. I gestured for his palm which he stretched out, confusion clear on his face.
I dropped a piece of candy that I've kept for Cai Hong in his open palm, "Sorry, but that's all the care that I could give about that."
I didn't wait to see his reaction before strutting away, teleporting the candy that he tried to throw on the ground back into my pocket. No way will I let Cai Hong's candy go to waste.
If this young master was expecting me to pursue him, he'll be thoroughly disappointed.
Honestly, if any of them come, I wouldn't mind trying to teach them. They actually do have quite a unique constitution, but I'll need to have a closer look at them if I was to be sure.
A quick scan from me revealed that all of them had a Cultivation Point at least, except for that Diao Chan.
Finding out how she managed to withstand Elder Qing's Elemental Pressure would be quite interesting.