Immortal Soaring Blade Book 2, Chapter 180 – Direct Disciple (3)

After Jian Wuxian spoke, everyone stared at him in shock. They hadn't digested his words yet.

The Head Teacher was going to accept a disciple? This was no small matter. Although the sect was divided into three peaks, the Head Teacher came from the Mysterious Heaven Peak. The future Head Teacher would naturally be chosen from the disciples of the current Head Teacher.

Jian Wuxian had accepted a total of six disciples. Aside from the youngest disciple, Sha Sha, it has been a while since he accepted a new disciple. How could everyone not be shocked?

“This will be the last time I'll take a disciple. I expect that I'll withdraw from the position of Head Teacher in 100 years.” Jian Wuxian's words shocked everyone once more. Generally, after the Head Teacher reached a certain cultivation level, they would withdraw from the position and become an elder in order to improve their cultivation. Everyone's expression was different while they processed the information Jian Wuxian released. They secretly wondered if the Head Teacher had made a breakthrough recently.

Piao Wu became a bit impatient. Every time the Head Teacher accepted a disciple, it was a big matter. The eldest disciple, Fu Hongling—her beauty matched her prowess. The second disciple was Ceng Qingnu, who had shocking strength. The third disciple was Wu Tianshan, the most likely candidate to take over the position of Head Teacher. The sixth and youngest disciple, Sha Sha, was the most demonic of them all. The fourth and fifth disciples, a pair of twins, were the least eye-catching. They spent their time in the Enforcement Hall, going out and ridding the world of evil.

Now Jian Wuxian was going to take another direct disciple—this was even more shocking than before. Piao Wu raised her eyebrows and suppressed the shock in her heart. “Head Teacher, I wonder, who are you going to take as your disciple?”

Piao Wu wasn't the only one who was curious—everyone here wanted to know. Everyone's gazes swept across the remaining disciples.

The black-veiled woman had a hunch, and her eyes were locked onto the ordinary young man who was a bit different from everyone else.

Sure enough, Jian Wuxian's words confirmed her hunch. “Zhao Jiuge.”

After his voice echoed, the mouth of the black-veiled woman twiched a few times. She felt regret that she had hesitated. Now the Head Teacher was a step ahead of her.

The rest of the people felt somewhat relieved. After hearing the name “Zhao Jiuge,” they all knew who this was. They had all seen the battle on top of Wu Hua Peak and naturally knew how strong this youth was. However, they didn't look at strength when they picked disciples. If the Head Teacher had his eyes on Zhao Jiuge, there had to be something special about him. Everyone's gaze focused on Zhao Jiuge.

Zhao Jiuge was completely startled. He had only guessed the beginning, but not the process or the outcome. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

Some people rejoiced and some people felt sorrow.

Wu Tianshan looked at the youth with a complicated gaze. Although he had known about this for a long time, he still had an inexplicable feeling now that it actually happened. Sha Sha had a proud smile and tried to hide her expression. It wasn't certain if she was excited about the fact that Zhao Jiuge had been acknowledged by her teacher or that she would no longer be the youngest.

Some people look at Zhao Jiuge with curiosity and envy. Only Piao Wu and Xue Qingfeng looked at each other but remained silent. The black-veiled woman felt regret that she had given up a good disciple. Otherwise, if she had spoken up, not even Jian Wuxian would steal someone else's disciple.

Even rivals Zhang Xu and Du Jun looked at each other. There was worry hidden behind their gloomy faces.

Zhang Pingquan was a bit shocked. She didn't think Zhao Jiuge would be chosen by the Head Teacher. Now she couldn't get her revenge so easily. Only Luo Xie and Leng Rufeng felt joy for their brother. Even Cai Mengxuan and Zhang Sai were smiling. Although they hadn't been picked by anyone, they were very satisfied with becoming inner sect disciples.

Jian Wuxian waved his sleeve and shouted, “If there is nothing left, then everyone can leave with their disciples. Elder Li, you take the remaining disciples and teach them well. The competition between the seven holy lands will be in two years. Then we'll have information about the Battle Competition between all the sects. I hope you all make good efforts.”

Everyone echoed in acknowledgement and left with their disciples. Elder Li left with the remaining disciples. In the future, they would no longer be taught by the instructors, but the three elders.

Of course, none of this had anything to do with Zhao Jiuge. He was now a direct disciple of the Head Teacher, Jian Wuxian. Normally, he would cultivate with Jian Wuxian, and when he had free time, he could cultivate with Elder Li and the rest of the inner sect disciples.

Just like this, after being in the sect for three years, Zhao Jiuge soared into the sky and became a dragon. He went from being an outer sect disciple to the direct disciple of the Head Teacher.

Outside the Mysterious Heaven Temple, there were various colors of light flying toward different directions. Soon, only a few people remained inside the temple.

Jian Wuxian was startled by the black-veiled woman not leaving and respectfully said, “Elder Waning Moon, is there anything you need?”

Waning Moon let out a cold snort and angrily stared at Jian Wuxian. “My disciple got stolen by you. You tell me if there is anything I need.”

Jian Wuxian felt cold sweat flowing down his forehead. Others may underestimate her, but he knew how powerful she was. She was the junior sister of Elder Dawn Wind, and along with their junior brother, Elder Qing Shan, the three of them were the guiding needles of the sect. They had the highest cultivation in the sect, and even he had to show them respect.

“Forget it, I'm always in closed door cultivation and don't have the energy to teach a disciple. However, I rather like this brat. You will teach him, but remember to tell him to come by my place often. Otherwise, I will make it difficult for you.” After she finished speaking, she no longer looked at Jian Wuxian and instead turned toward Zhao Jiuge.

“What are you standing there for? Come greet Elder Waning Moon,” Jian Wuxian quickly shouted to remind Zhao Jiuge.

Zhao Jiuge suddenly awakened from their dialogue. He never would have thought that this woman who looked like she was about 30 years old had cultivated for nearly 1,000 years. He quickly bowed and respectfully said, “Greetings, Elder Waning Moon.”

The black-veiled woman smiled softly. It was clear that she was very satisfied. She nodded and said, “Next time, come by my place so we can have a good chat, and I'll give you a greeting gift. I'll head out first, you guys talk.”

After she finished speaking, she took a profound look at Zhao Jiuge and then disappeared. Zhao Jiuge didn't feel any spirit force fluctuations.

Jian Wuxian, Jian Wuxuan, and Jian Wuxie all looked at Zhao Jiuge, speechless. They thought, “This stinky brat doesn't know how fortunate he is to catch the attention of Elder Waning Moon. However, he will understand in the future.”

Jian Wuxian originally had many concerns about accepting Zhao Jiuge as a disciple. However, all those worries seemed to have disappeared in an instant.

At this moment, aside from Zhao Jiuge, there were five people in the main hall.

“These are your martial uncles.” Jian Wuxian pointed at Jian Wuxuan and Jian Wuxie. 

This time Zhao Jiuge reacted. He bowed at the two of them and quickly said, “Greetings, martial uncles.”

Zhao Jiuge had seen this cold-looking man in black twice. He didn't expect this man to be his teacher's senior brother. Then he looked at the handsome man with phoenix eyes and couldn't help but take a few extra glances. However, Jian Wuxuan always had a faint smile on his face.

“You've just accepted a disciple, so you must have a lot to do. We'll take our leave first. Congratulations, Senior Brother, on accepting another good disciple.” Jian Wuxuan quickly pulled Jian Wuxie and left. He knew that Jian Wuxian was certainly going to start nagging soon.

Sure enough, just as Jian Wuxuan was flying away, Jian Wuxian shouted, “Take some time and properly teach a few disciples. You don't go outside at all and do nothing in the sect.”

The only response he got was Jian Wuxuan quickly escaping. Jian Wuxie couldn't help but smile. Only at times like these did the pain in his heart ease a bit.

In an instant, only four people remained, including the elegant Wu Tianshan and Sha Sha, who wanted to laugh but didn't in fear of their teacher.

Zhao Jiuge stood there and stared at Head Teacher Jian Wuxian with some fear in his eyes. Although he knew Sha Sha, he didn't dare to take the initiative to talk to her. Zhao Jiuge had seen this elegant young man before during his fight against Scar. He seemed to be afraid of Senior Sister Fu Hongling.

Jian Wuxian glanced at the youngest disciple he had accepted and saw the fear in Zhao Jiuge's eyes. However, he deliberately didn't say anything and turned toward Sha Sha. He glared at her and said, “Go to the Lotus Peak and call your eldest senior sister over.”

Sha Sha lovingly stuck out her tongue and left the temple with her pigtails swaying side to side.

The moment she left the temple, she became so excited that she began to dance. She jumped and cheered. “I have a junior brother, I have a junior brother!”

Without her teacher around, she immediately let loose. However, in her excitement, she forgot that her every action was clearly seen by the three people inside the main hall.

“That girl, it has been so long and she still doesn't know how to act. Does she not know that her actions represent our sect?” Jian Wuxan found it infuriating and funny at the same time.

“Teacher, Sha Sha is still a little girl and should maintain her naivety. I think it's good that she can remain like this.” Wu Tianshan had a loving smile on his face while he looked at Sha Sha. He doted on Sha Sha; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone out with her to help her cultivate a while ago.

Jian Wuxian nodded. Although Sha Sha had a playful nature, her talent was simply demonic. It had only taken her a few years to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. Even the other sects would have a hard time finding a genius like her. He might be a little harsh on her sometimes, but she was always bouncing with joy.

For some reason, Zhao Jiuge felt like Wu Tianshan's gaze toward him was a bit strange, like there was some inexplicable sense of hostility. However, he couldn't figure out what the specific feeling was.

Seeing Sha Sha disappear outside the temple, Jian Wuxian turned toward Zhao Jiuge and softly said, “Follow me.”

Chapter end