Chapter 24: Chapter 24: The Head of the Pill Sect
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“I am not a monster, but a genius.” Fang Lin said with a pleased smile.
“…” Lu Xiaoqing was rendered speechless.
The assessment continued, and two more Pill Apprentices passed. But because of Fang Lin’s previous sensational performance, even though these two Pill Apprentices passed, they didn’t draw much attention, leaving them feeling quite helpless.
The assessment had been going on from morning to late at night, then continued until the next morning until all three thousand disciples were finally assessed.
In the end, eight Pill Apprentices passed the assessment, including Fang Lin.
Except for Fang Lin, the other seven were veterans, with only Fang Lin being the odd one out, passing the assessment that others struggled with for years in just one year after joining the sect.
The eight of them stood before the rock stage. Apart from Kang Lu and Fang Lin, the other six were incredibly excited, as all the years of hard work as Pill Apprentices were all for this day.
Fang Lin was unmoved because he had anticipated this result. Becoming an official disciple wasn’t something worth getting excited about for him.
Kang Lu was also unmoved, not in an excited mood. If he had come top in this assessment, he should have been the most excited person present. Unfortunately, everything was ruined by Fang Lin, and his mood was at an all-time low, without a hint of joy for becoming an official disciple.
d>The Pill Apprentices, watching these eight, had different expressions. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some were just sighing.
Among the eight, the most attention was naturally on Fang Lin. No matter who it was, they had to admit that Fang Lin’s performance was astounding, and many Pill Apprentices still hadn’t entirely accepted it, standing there in a daze.
Those who became Pill Sect disciples with Fang Lin on the same day were feeling very conflicted now. They were from the same batch of inducted with Fang Lin. But after today, Fang Lin will be entirely different than them.
Fang Lin has stepped into the ranks of the official disciples, and he will leave them far behind. And for several people, including Lu Xiaoqing, who knows how many more years they will stay as Pill Apprentices.
Even Lu Xiaoqing was feeling a bit melancholic. Her gaze was fixed on Fang Lin and never moved away, afraid that she might not get a chance to see Fang Lin after today.
On the stone stage, only three elders were left, Zhao Dengming already found an excuse to slip away. He could not bear to stay here, as Fang Lin’s remarkable performance made it seem like a slap in Zhao Dengming’s face.
Meng Wuyou and Mu Yan looked at Fang Lin approvingly. Especially Meng Wuyou, who was pleased as punch, believing his judgement and intuition were spot on.
Meng Wuyou thought, if not for his discerning eye, a raw gem like Fang Lin might have gotten buried.
Soon, Meng Wuyou’s thoughts turned to the head of the Pill Sect, bringing a flicker of gloom.
The feelings of Mu Yan were similar to Meng Wuyou’s, she had looked favorably on Fang Lin from before.
However, nobody thought that Fang Lin could make history in the Pill Sect by passing the assessment at his first attempt.
Mu Yan couldn’t help but sigh, some geniuses, even if suppressed, still shine. Fang Lin was one of such people.
The elder with the surname Zhou coughed twice, gathering everyone’s attention on him.
“Today, I am delighted to see the eight disciples pass the assessment and become official disciples. Especially Fang Lin, your performance surprised us. I am still trying to calm down.” said the elder Zhou with a smile.
Upon hearing this, many felt sour, especially Kang Lu, whose face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
Fang Lin responded modestly, “Elder, you flatter me.”
Elder Zhou didn’t continue to lavish praises on Fang Lin because this was not just about Fang Lin. This was an assessment for all Pill Apprentices, and there were other disciples who passed the assessment too. If he continued to compliment only Fang Lin, it would be too hard on the other disciples.
“Wait, as soon as we are done here, the three of us will take you eight to meet the head of the sect and receive the Identity Jade of the official disciples.” Elder Zhou said.
After the eight paid their respects, they moved to the side.
Elder Zhou gave a speech to encourage and motivate the Pill Apprentices who didn’t pass the assessment. Only then did he announce the end of the assessment.
All the disciples dispersed, leaving Wang Yun, Kang Lu, and the other six behind.
“Fang Lin, you indeed gave us quite a surprise!” Only at this point, Meng Wuyou had a chance to pat Fang Lin on the shoulder heartily and laugh out loud.
Mu Yan was smiling softly, apparently happy but didn’t dare show it without reserve, unlike Meng Wuyou.
The others, seeing how well Fang Lin and Meng Wuyou got along, could only smile bitterly. This kind of comparison could be heart-breaking.
Kang Lu didn’t say a word, his fists clenched tightly. Meng Wuyou’s laughter was particularly grating to his ears.
Elder Zhou laughed, “Let’s go and meet the Head of the Sect and talk about the matter of official disciples.”
The three elders walked in front, with the eight disciples behind them. Everyone was silent, except for Fang Lin who was glancing around curiously.
The main hall of the Pill Sect, which Pill Apprentices were not qualified to enter, even the official disciples couldn’t enter without permission.
The main hall of the Pill Sect was shaped like an upside-down Pill Furnace. Except for Fang Lin, it was everyone else’s first time here, and they immediately looked serious and nervous.
This wasn’t Fang Lin’s first time here. When he first joined, Meng Wuyou had brought him here and had met the so-called Head of the Sect. So, returning to this place didn’t incite any particular feelings in him.
Outside the main hall of the Pill Sect, two elders were chatting, one of them was Zhao Dengming who had slipped away halfway before and Wu Zhen who intentionally made things difficult for Fang Lin for Kang Lu’s sake.
As soon as Fang Lin saw these two, he instantly laughed. These two could be said to be on the same side as Kang Lu, the only thing remaining was for them to openly declare they were backing Kang Lu.
Meng Wuyou didn’t have a welcome look on his face when he saw them, he snorted and looked away.
Mu Yan also snubbed them, and walked straight into the main hall.
On the other hand, Fang Lin was beaming at the two, even though his smile appeared hateful to Zhao Dengming and Wu Zhen. They wished they could punch Fang Lin’s face then and there.
“Kang Lu, Fang Lin won’t amount to anything. The official disciples have a deeper water to wade through. You have our protection, and you have Qiufan as a backer, Fang Lin certainly can’t compete with you. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Fang Lin later, so you must keep calm.” Wu Zhen whispered to Kang Lu.
Kang Lu nodded, hid the fierceness in his eyes, and his demeanor gradually turned gloomy.
The group entered the main hall, and saw an empty hall, with a man sitting at a desk at the other end.
This man was wearing a robe of black and white, and his face was refined, looking only about thirty years old.
Fang Lin had seen this man before, he was the Head Elder of the Pill Sect, Gu Daofeng..