Chapter 748: 748 Why Does Nobody Want You

Chapter 748: Chapter 748 Why Does Nobody Want You

Chen Zhengdao was overwhelmed with excitement.

A presence whose potential surpassed that of the Pavilion Master.

Even if there were no opportunities to achieve Nascent Soul in the future, he could still easily reach Ninth Layer Core Formation Perfection early on.

For the past half-year, he couldn’t stop thinking about him.

He had almost decided to give up.

And then, he appeared right before him.

“What about you?”

Chen Zhengdao hesitated slightly as he looked at Liu Qingxian.

At Fifth Level of Core Formation, she couldn’t be considered outstanding among the new disciples.

Not necessarily someone a prominent mentor would choose.

Liu Qingxian urged him anxiously, “Don’t worry about me.”

“As long as he is well, it doesn’t matter what happens to me.”

Chen Zhengdao froze.

It seemed Liu Qingxian had truly fallen for someone she loved.

So much that she was willing to sacrifice her Martial Path future to propel her beloved forward.

He nodded, “Alright.”

He immediately took a step forward.

But the moment he moved, something felt off.

You Yunzi, Gu Huaxi, and Ye Cangyuan were all watching him closely.

This made Chen Zhengdao’s heart skip; he quickly stopped.

These three old schemers were as cunning as thousand-year-old foxes.

They knew about his connection with Liu Qingxian.

And now, he wasn’t choosing Liu Qingxian or Mu Ying but opting for Jiang Fan.

Even fools could sense something was amiss.

Let alone these veteran foxes.

“Deputy Pavilion Master Chen, it seems you’ve made your decision?”

You Yunzi’s heart tightened slightly.

What was going on?

Why wasn’t Chen Zhengdao choosing Mu Ying?

Had he interacted with Jiang Fan and discovered his extraordinary talent?

Chen Zhengdao withdrew his step, laughing heartily, “I’m indecisive as well, unsure who to choose.”

“Deputy Pavilion Masters, do you have any good suggestions?”

Gu Huaxi leaned on her staff, shaking her head with feigned helplessness:

“Too many good disciples; I’m unsure myself.”

She deliberately avoided looking at Jiang Fan.

Doing so would reveal her true intentions to Chen Zhengdao and Ye Cangyuan.

One competitor, You Yunzi, was already giving her a headache; if two more emerged, how would she handle it?

Her old arms and legs couldn’t keep up with three scheming elders.

Ye Cangyuan’s eyes flickered as he said, “I think the disciples from beyond the territory are pretty good.”

“Both Mu Ying and Jiang Baihua are exceptional talents.”

Chen Zhengdao nodded, “Vice Pavilion Master Ye makes a valid point.”

“Why don’t the three Deputy Pavilion Masters proceed? I won’t compete with you.”

You Yunzi and Gu Huaxi nodded as well, giving way:

“You’re welcome to them.”

“I already have enough good disciples, no need to compete.”

Ye Cangyuan added, “I’ll yield as well.”

The ball passed around.

The four cunning elders fell into silence.

Each kept an eye on the other three.

No one dared to act hastily.

Moving prematurely would expose their desired target, attracting competition from the others.

“Mu Ying, you’re under my wing!”

“Jiang Baihua is mine!”

“Yu Tiandu is mine!”

…

One by one, disciples were selected by the mentors.

The four grew anxious.

With the Seventh Level Core Formation disciples taken, the spotlight naturally fell on Jiang Fan at Sixth Layer Core Formation.

You Yunzi’s eye twitched; he decided to stop pretending, saying:

“Vice Pavilion Master Ye, Deputy Pavilion Master Chen, let’s be honest.”

“Have you already decided on someone?”

Chen Zhengdao narrowed his eyes and replied:

“Vice Pavilion Master You, Vice Pavilion Master Gu, it seems you’ve also picked someone.”

Gu Huaxi gripped her staff tightly, Spiritual Power starting to circulate within:

“The three of us wouldn’t happen to be eyeing the same person, would we?”

Ye Cangyuan’s eyes narrowed, Spiritual Power surging underfoot, as he remarked:

“Hopefully not the same person.”

Chen Zhengdao felt a chill in his heart.

It was likely the same person!

He decisively channeled his Spiritual Power, ready to act at any moment!

You Yunzi cautiously gathered his Spiritual Power, saying meaningfully:

“Seems like we’ll have to rely on our own abilities then.”

By this point, the intentions were clear.

The four were vying for the same person!

Jiang Fan!

But no one dared make the first move.

Whoever acted first would undoubtedly face simultaneous opposition from the other three, missing their opportunity.

The one who strategized and delayed action would have the last laugh.

Thus, the four kept a close eye on each other.

They faced off in standoff silence.

Waiting for someone else to make the first move!

Amid the lively scene of mentors competing for disciples,

the four’s state was strangely tense.

Jiang Fan felt a bit dumbfounded.

Huh?

Why did things seem off?

Vice Pavilion Master You and Vice Pavilion Master Gu had said they wanted him as their disciple.

Why weren’t they doing anything now?

Were they just messing with him?

As he pondered,

someone suddenly tapped his shoulder.

Jiang Fan turned to see none other than Shang Shiqiu.

Behind her mask, she wore an ambiguous smile and teased him:

“Junior Brother Jiang, why is no one picking you?”

Jiang Fan flushed with embarrassment.

Other disciples were being fought over like treasures.

Meanwhile, he stood like a wooden post, ignored by all.

He awkwardly replied, “Please don’t laugh at me, Senior Sister Shang.”

Shang Shiqiu crossed her arms over her chest, emphasizing a certain gravity, and quipped:

“Tsk tsk tsk, the young hero who once single-handedly fought the Demon Race army and a Demon General.”

“In the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, no one wants you?”

“How pitiful.”

Jiang Fan smiled wryly, “Please, Senior Sister Shang, don’t mock me.”

“It was originally agreed upon with two Vice Pavilion Masters.”

“It seems they’ve changed their minds now.”

Vice Pavilion Masters?

Two of them?

Shang Shiqiu burst into laughter, her figure shaking and her curves bouncing with the motion.

“Hahaha! Two Vice Pavilion Masters…”

“As Senior Sister Leng said, men have two things they can’t let go of: their lives and their pride.”

“Junior Brother Jiang, you’re no exception to this rule.”

Jiang Fan was speechless.

He hadn’t been dishonest.

“Alright! I won’t tease you anymore.”

Shang Shiqiu stopped laughing, saying, “You may not realize it, but you’re actually quite capable.”

“Beating Senior Sister Leng back when you were at Second Level Core Formation.”

“Now, at Sixth Layer Core Formation, you must be even more extraordinary.”

“These old fools lack vision; they’ve underestimated you.”

“You should join my master Yunyang’s faction.”

“Work hard in the future, and let them regret their choices.”

Without giving Jiang Fan a chance to decide,

she patted him on the shoulder and said, “Jiang Fan, Yunyang wants you.”

The previously sparring You Yunzi, Gu Huaxi, Ye Cangyuan, and Chen Daozheng froze together.

What?

They looked at Jiang Fan in disbelief.

Shang Shiqiu’s hand on Jiang Fan’s shoulder signified she had claimed him.

There was no changing it now!

“Damn it!”

It was unclear which of the four cursed.

Their expressions, however, were identical.

Each was clearly infuriated.

Four pairs of angry eyes burned as though they’d reduce Shang Shiqiu to ashes.

After all their scheming,

the prize had gone to a junior?

You Yunzi glared unwillingly at the Pavilion Master:

“Pavilion Master, this is against the rules, isn’t it?”

“I’ve been waiting for Jiang Fan for half a year!”

The Pavilion Master also appeared taken aback.

Even he hadn’t anticipated such an outcome.

Shaking his head, he replied, “Rules cannot be changed.”

The four Deputy Pavilion Masters choked as frustration bubbled within them.

They felt the urge to slap Shang Shiqiu right out of the picture.

Four Deputy Pavilion Masters wrestling for a disciple.

And you, a junior, dared to intervene?

Ruan Qingsu clicked her tongue, her admiration for Shang Shiqiu evident:

“Master, Senior Sister Shang is so bold.”

“Stealing a prize from the mouths of four Deputy Pavilion Masters.”

Lin Yuheng’s lips twitched.

Upon learning Gu Huaxi had her eye on Jiang Fan, she had decisively backed away from the competition.

Not daring to challenge them.

Shang Shiqiu, however, faced four Deputy Pavilion Masters head-on and took Jiang Fan.

Lin Yuheng regarded Shang Shiqiu with a hint of pity.

“Her future will be far from smooth.”

Shang Shiqiu blinked.

She glanced at the four Deputy Pavilion Masters glaring at her.

Confused, she asked, “Did I do something wrong?”