JSCMU-Chapter 59: You’re just too honest!

Ye Danxia bit down hard, her eyes filled with resentment.

Once again!

Once again, Yun Jin stole the spotlight!

And this time, she had a strong feeling that if it wasn’t for Yun Jin, the one to gain Elder Ming’s favor would have been her, and the one nurtured by Elder Ming like a disciple would also be her.

Such a scene even vaguely emerged in her mind!

But all of it was ruined.

She wasn’t even noticed by Elder Ming; instead, he favored Yun Jin.

Ye Danxia truly couldn’t understand.

She has a glorious Celestial Spirit Root. In what way was she inferior to Yun Jin?

Yun Jin was just a Five Element Root cultivator!

Seeing Yun Jin act all innocent and clever, Ye Danxia couldn’t hold back anymore. She stepped forward and said with a smile, “Xiao Jin, congratulations on receiving Elder Ming’s praises.”

Yun Jin glanced at her and replied calmly, “Elder Ming always praises diligent disciples.”

Ye Danxia smiled and said, “Xiao Jin, I’m really happy for you. After all, you only have a Five Element Root. I used to worry that your cultivation, propped up by heavenly treasures, would eventually stagnate. But now that Elder Ming is watching over you, in another hundred years or so, you may even advance to the Golden Core Stage.”

Everyone’s expressions instantly became strange.

By now, everyone knew Ye Danxia and Yun Jin were both masters of passive-aggressive remarks.

And every time, it always seemed to be Ye Danxia who started it.

But in the end…

She was the one getting steamrolled by Yun Jin.

Now everyone looked on with the expectation of seeing a good show.

They were waiting for Yun Jin to fire back.

But Yun Jin only showed a hesitant expression, then sighed softly, “Danxia, you have a Celestial Spirit Root. Your future achievements will definitely overshadow mine. I know you’re a bit upset that I reached Foundation Establishment earlier than you, but with my talent, Golden Core isn’t even a dream I dare entertain. You’ll soon surpass me.”

Everyone: “???”

This humble attitude… really didn’t suit her!

Ye Danxia’s expression shifted slightly. She thought Yun Jin was yielding and began to feel pleased.

But Elder Ming gave a cold snort and looked at Ye Danxia with a rather unfriendly gaze. Instead of scolding her directly, he turned to Zhao Wuji.

“Is this how you teach your disciples? They don’t even understand the basics? In the cultivation world, there are so many heavenly treasures and pills. If only relying on those could lead to advancement, wouldn’t all the children of powerful families be top cultivators by now?”

“Raising spiritual power is the easy part. The real challenge is the level of one’s soul! Without a corresponding soul realm, no amount of heavenly treasures will help!”

“I examined Yun Jin’s cultivation. Though she recently entered Foundation Establishment, her cultivation is incredibly stable, not the least bit superficial. Her soul realm has probably already surpassed early Foundation Establishment and entered mid or late stage. Only then could she control spiritual power with such ease.”

“But your disciple,” Elder Ming didn’t hold back at all, “though her talent is good, her temperament is unstable and full of jealousy. No matter how fast she cultivates spiritual power, if her soul realm can’t keep up, what’s the point? Zhao Wuji, once again, you’ve chosen the wrong person. This little disciple of yours isn’t fit for the big stage!”

Each word from Elder Ming was like a knife stabbing into Ye Danxia’s heart.

Ye Danxia’s face turned deathly pale.

She simply made an offhand remark and didn’t actually harm Yun Jin in any way, was it necessary for Elder Ming to treat her like this for Yun Jin?

She looked at Zhao Wuji, feeling aggrieved.

But Zhao Wuji’s face also looked extremely unpleasant. He didn’t dare argue and could only respond calmly, “I’ll make sure to properly discipline my disciple. Elder Ming, why don’t we open the Manual Pavilion?”

Elder Ming’s words were aimed at Ye Danxia, but they were, in fact, a slap in Zhao Wuji’s face!

Zhao Wuji truly didn’t want to continue this topic.

He even started to doubt.

With Ye Danxia lacking in composure, even with a Celestial Spirit Root, could she really reach the peak?

Ye Danxia saw that Zhao Wuji ignored her and felt a trace of panic rise within her.

What was going on…

Her master…

Was he going to give up on her too?

No!

Impossible!

She has a Celestial Spirit Root, a once-in-a-century talent!

Her future is bright and dazzling!

As for Yun Jin, this was just her momentary glory. In the future, she would definitely be left behind.

Her master surely understands this.

Ye Danxia took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She told herself.

If Elder Ming was blind, so be it. She is destined to ascend the Grand Dao and soar to immortality. At that time, even Elder Ming would be nothing but an ant to her.

Zhao Wuji already conceded, so Elder Ming coldly snorted, “Fine. I placed restrictions on the other areas of the Manual Pavilion. New disciples may only select from the Huang level section. You have one incense stick’s time to choose your manuals.”

After speaking, Elder Ming leisurely lit a stick of incense.

The doors to the Manual Pavilion slowly opened.

The group of new disciples didn’t dare hesitate and rushed inside one after another.

Yun Jin didn’t move, still obediently staying by Elder Ming’s side.

Elder Ming glanced at her and said, “You… You’re too honest. Earlier, if I didn’t speak up for you, you wouldn’t even know you were being mocked!”

Yun Jin looked a bit aggrieved. “Elder Ming, Danxia is my best friend. She wouldn’t mock me. Maybe you misunderstood.”

Elder Ming became even more exasperated. “You silly girl, how can you be this naive! Remember, stay far away from that so-called good friend of yours!”

Yun Jin nodded in grievance.

Zhao Wuji: “…”

Lin Ya: “…”

Everyone else: “…”

Wait a minute.

Isn’t her acting ability too good?

Yun Jin suffering a loss?

It’s already a miracle if she doesn’t go berserk!

“You don’t have any objections when I say this about your disciple, do you?” Elder Ming looked over at Zhao Wuji.

What could Zhao Wuji say?

He could only smile bitterly and shake his head.

“Cultivation still comes down to temperament. Only someone down-to-earth like Yun Jin can reach the end of the path. Otherwise, what’s the use of good talent?” Elder Ming still wasn’t done and launched into another round of scolding at Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji could only lower his head and listen.

Every time Elder Ming got a bit thirsty from lecturing, Yun Jin would swiftly offer a cup of tea to moisten his throat so he could keep going.

While the new disciples spent one incense stick’s time choosing manuals, Elder Ming scolded Zhao Wuji for the same incense stick’s time.

When the time was nearly up. 

Elder Ming extended his hand slightly, and all the Huang level sword manuals, appeared in his hand.

“You can pick three manuals, right? These are all fifteen Huang level sword techniques in the entire sect. Go ahead, choose freely.” Elder Ming looked at Yun Jin kindly.

Zhao Wuji’s lips trembled.

He really wanted to say, this is unreasonable.

But he was afraid that once he opened his mouth, he would get scolded again, so he simply pretended not to see anything.

Though, in his heart he was furious.

People like Sword Elder, Elder Ming, and Elder Ling Fei held very high statuses, but  they didn’t normally meddle in sect affairs. Tianxing Sect had always been under his sole control!

But ever since Yun Jin arrived, those old fellows seemed to be won over one by one!

If these old fellows really wanted to protect Yun Jin and Heavenly Sword Peak, it would be difficult for him to take any action!

All of these changes were because of Yun Jin!

To resolve this, there was only one way.

Three months from now, let Ruan Jun kill her in a proper and open manner!

Only then could everything return to the proper state.

He’ll restrain himself during these three months. Let her enjoy her arrogance while it lasts!