Protect Our Chief-Chapter 481 - 11: Noble Family! Connections Are Very Important_2
"Everyone should already know that in this disciple selection ceremony, our master’s intention is to choose three alchemists as his disciples," Gu Hanyu gracefully stepped forward and began, "The first selected is the Third Grade Alchemist, Qian Xuefu."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone showed expressions of ’as expected’.
Although there were speculations, deep down, they couldn’t help but fantasize a little, hoping that Master Dan Ding would not follow conventions and overlook family background, which would give them a better chance.
At this moment, seeing that Master Dan Ding indeed chose Qian Xuefu, who had the most prominent family background, they couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.
Alas, having a good family background is advantageous, even making it easier to become a disciple.
Feeling the envious and jealous gazes, Qian Xuefu proudly puffed his chest, secretly delighted.
He knew it, he was bound to be selected.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
Amidst the buzzing discussions around, Gu Hanyu slightly frowned.
Although she was not very satisfied with Qian Xuefu, it was ultimately the master’s decision, and others had no right to argue.
Upon hearing this, the scene immediately quieted down.
Even though Gu Hanyu had not yet reached the Celestial Human Realm, her expertise in medicine and alchemy, along with being a disciple of Master Dan Ding, naturally placed her in a distinguished position.
Despite stopping their discussions, everyone remained curious.
"Who is the second selected?" an elder cautiously asked.
Gu Hanyu calmly said, "The next selected is Independent Practitioner, Si Xinghai."
"Si Xinghai?"
The elite figures were all taken aback.
Although it was previously rumored that Master Dan Ding appreciated Si Xinghai, they still felt a twinge of displeasure when it was officially announced.
Master Dan Ding taking on three disciples was already the limit, and picking a loose cultivator meant one less spot for noble family descendants.
But Master Dan Ding was ultimately a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, and not just any Purple Mansion Realm, but a Grandmaster of Alchemy. Such a person could not be coerced. Thus, even if they were dissatisfied, they could only swallow it.
Gu Hanyu didn’t bother with their complex feelings and, after announcing the second selected, gently looked at Si Xinghai: "Congratulations, Junior Brother Si."
Si Xinghai quickly put away his indifferent attitude and bowed properly: "Thank you, Senior Sister, for your guidance."
While happiness showed in his eyes, he did not let it make him conceited, instead becoming even more courteous than before.
Seeing this, many elites present secretly nodded.
This young man’s mind was steady and composed.
Being a loose cultivator meant facing more challenges in both cultivation and alchemy compared to noble family descendants, naturally making them more resilient and mature.
The young alchemists looked at Si Xinghai with complex expressions, envying and even feeling unwilling.
Now only the last spot remained, with a high chance that Master Dan Ding would choose Dongfang Yuxi. Most of them had little chance.
Only Dongfang Yuxi remained half-closing his eyes, arms folded, standing calmly as an immovable mountain.
"Hehe~ who Master chooses as his disciple is naturally up to him," Elder Qian Jingde chuckled, "Immortal Gu, stop teasing us, is the last one Dongfang Yuxi or Yuwen Nianjing?"
These were the two most likely candidates. However, everyone knew that the Yuwen Family, after all, was not a Fifth-Grade Purple Mansion Family, and Master Dan Ding might not abandon the more promising Dongfang Yuxi for them.
Upon this statement.
Both Yuwen Jinghong and Dongfang Bohua became slightly tense; before the official announcement, anything was possible.
Gu Hanyu’s eyes slightly fluttered shut, as she cast a meaningful glance at the calmly tea-drinking Wang Shouzhe, and said in a calm tone, "The third selected disciple by our master is Wang Shouye of the Changning Wang Family."
"What?"
The entire venue fell silent, especially the elder and young of the Dongfang family, who were shocked and incredulous. Countless eyes were on Wang Shouye, who was exceedingly nervous and looked around.
Listening to their discussions, he had already assumed he was out of luck and felt deeply guilty, thinking he had let down the family’s nurturing. Little did he expect fortune to have favored him.
"You, my boy, well done." Qian Xuefu slapped Wang Shouye on the shoulder, smiling, "With such outstanding alchemy skills and a backdoor path at home, you still pretended to know nothing."
Wang Shouye chuckled innocently: "I really didn’t know..."
Around him, the young ones who passed the assessment were all staring at him with mixed feelings.
Especially Yuwen Nianjing, whose eyes were somewhat somber.
If anything, she was the first to disbelieve that Wang Shouye didn’t have strong backing.
After all, the head of her Yuwen Family, a Celestial Human ancestor, personally intervened, sending generous gifts to Master Dan Ding. Her results were on par with Wang Shouye’s, yet she was bumped out by him, clearly showing the Changning Wang Family’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
Wang Shouye was utterly puzzled and suddenly thought of a possibility.
Could all this be because of the fourth brother’s manipulation behind the scenes?
He glanced at Wang Shouzhe from afar, seeing him still calm as ever, as if everything had been accounted for.
Then, the most unacceptable were those from the Dongfang Family,
Dongfang Bohua leapt to say, "Impossible, this is utterly impossible. Our Dongfang Yuxi took first place in the assessment, why choose this boy from the Wang Family?"
In his extreme anger, his beard bristled, like an enraged old lion.
Gu Hanyu, as if expecting this, calmly with half-closed eyes said, "Ancestor Bohua, please calm down. This is Master’s will."
Master Dan Ding’s will? 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
Dongfang Bohua’s eyes showed hesitation, yet he soon passionately declared, "I request to see Master Dan Ding and get a clarity." In his words, there was an implied questioning of Master Dan Ding’s decision.
Gu Hanyu’s expression turned cold as she sternly replied, "Ancestor Bohua, mind your words. Before the assessment, Master had already stated that the results were only for reference. Whom he takes as a disciple, he has his considerations, and it is not your place to intervene."
Her words were blunt indeed, reflecting the reality that the Dongfang Family, being merely a Seventh-Grade family in decline, had no standing to question a Master of standing.
Dongfang Bohua’s old face reddened, hastily bowing and explaining, "Miss Hanyu must have misunderstood my intentions. This old man was merely too shocked and lost composure."
Master Dan Ding, known for his good temperament, was after all, a Master, not to be questioned lightly. If truly angered, the Dongfang Family might face dire days ahead.
This was the sorrow of weak family power, always subject to others’ moods.
Equally grim was Dongfang Yuxi, who had been serene and confident of victory.
Now his face flushed red and pale in quick succession, suppressing his impending anger, he said, "By rights, a Master’s decision is nothing we juniors dare question. But for this assessment, I, Dongfang Yuxi, expended much effort."
"Since Master chose Wang Shouye, surely Younger Brother Shouye has something exceptional. I’d like to spar with him, regardless of the result, to ease my mind entirely."
Upon hearing this, those present displayed mixed expressions, some inwardly gloating, others worried for the Wang Family.
For Dongfang Yuxi’s words were quite reasonable, merely asking for a sparring with Wang Shouye. If Wang Shouye dared not accept the challenge, word could spread, putting the Wang Family at a disadvantage concerning Master Dan Ding.
It was evident he sought an easy target, not challenging Si Xinghai or Qian Xuefu, feeling that the Seventh-Grade Wang Family was the softer target.
Their gaze all turned to Wang Shouzhe, the one who led the Wang Family. It was his decision whether to accept the challenge.
Wang Shouzhe took a glance at the two from the Dongfang Family. This time, he had used his connections to tip the scales in Wang Shouye’s favor. Thus, why cultivate relationships if not to use them?
The Wang Family had indeed invested significantly in building connections.
This wasn’t a solo game, chopping through obstacles was not the way forward.
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