Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 235: The Envy of Others

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: The Envy of Others

Elder Yang cursed Chu Feng as scrap metal and mocked Elder Shoumei for accepting a piece of trash as a disciple. He also deliberately flaunted his own ’Supreme Genius’ disciple, Shangguan Bei, either knowingly or unknowingly.

"A student reflects his master! A brilliant teacher produces great students!"

"Conversely, a not-so-brilliant master will inevitably teach trash disciples."

Boasting as the Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s number-one genius, and with Elder Yang watching over him, Shangguan Bei even had the audacity to mock Elder Shoumei right to his face with a tone of ridicule.

It was a blatant lack of respect for his elders and superiors.

However, Shangguan Bei had his reasons for being so presumptuous because he was decreed by the Sect Master through Sword Intent to be a Supreme Genius worthy of protection, the hope for the prosperity of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect.

That’s why he dared to be so rampant, speaking insolently to a venerable elder.

"You..." Elder Shoumei was so angered that his eyebrows flew up, his face turning green.

"Why should my master stoop to the level of such a superficial child! Confucius once said, ’To teach students according to their abilities is what makes a true master. To choose only those with bright talents is but mediocrity!’" This mediocrity refers to incompetence.

In other words, the highest level of teaching is to educate various kinds of individuals to their full potential, without distinction.

And those teachers who only choose to teach disciples who are already outstanding, are mostly of the mediocre kind.

"For my master to shape a ’waste’ like me into talent, that is an achievement. But for Elder Yang to guide someone already considered a Supreme Genius like Shangguan Bei, it is merely adding momentum to the prevailing force!"

Chu Feng, an old freak who had lived for thousands of years, spoke with a deep understanding of the world, convincing to the point where one could not rebut, resonating with inner conviction.

Elder Shoumei, who initially had an ashen face, had his rage dissipated, revealing a slight smile.

This disciple hadn’t been accepted in vain— not only had he successfully defended his master’s honor, maintaining Elder Shoumei’s dignity, but he also verbally slashed and attacked Elder Yang, denouncing him as a mediocre master.

Essentially, he had avenged Elder Shoumei.

"You little beast, such a sharp tongue! The year-end minor competition is imminent; I hope you’ll be just as fierce on the stage as your mouth is!" Elder Yang, shaking with rage, refrained from attacking.

Because he was no match for Elder Shoumei.

Shangguan Bei also glared at Chu Feng with malice, "Trash, I guarantee to thrash you like a dead dog in the year-end minor competition!" Shangguan Bei had absolute confidence in his own strength.

He believed defeating Chu Feng would be a piece of cake.

Chu Feng couldn’t help but sneer internally, believing it was not yet determined who would thrash whom.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

At that moment, after a fierce battle, Han Xiaoying and Bao Liya each leaped back. Han Xiaoying’s pretty face showed a trace of paleness, causing Chu Feng to feel distressed.

Bao Liya’s face, on the contrary, was abnormally flushed, and when looking at Han Xiaoying, his eyes were filled with deep wariness.

After a moment, he swallowed down his blood forcefully, as indicated by the bobbing of his throat.

He then hoarsely said, "The Seven Killings Sword Skill truly lives up to its reputation! I reckon you’ll have a place among this year’s True Disciples!" Bao Liya acknowledging her this seriously indicated that Han Xiaoying’s strength had reached an incredibly startling level.

Now that her issue with Evil Qi was resolved, she started to truly shine.

Han Xiaoying no longer paid attention to Bao Liya, but instead looked at Chu Feng. Her gaze was complex.

Because the real contributor to her leap in strength was none other than Chu Feng.

Without the box of Golden Talisman Elixir given by Chu Feng, she would still have been an ordinary Advanced Level Disciple, suffering the torment of Evil Qi daily.

Now, she possessed the confidence to compete for the position of True Disciple. In her heart, Han Xiaoying felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Chu Feng.

However, when she saw Chu Feng chatting and laughing with the beautiful Qin Ke’er, she felt especially infuriated, as if a jar of vinegar had been overturned.

Out of feminine shyness, she did not make a public scene and argue with Chu Feng.

Instead, she glared unpleasantly at Qin Ke’er, who was standing next to Chu Feng.

"Junior Brother Chu, your fiancée seems to have a bit of a misunderstanding about us! She looks as if she’s spilled the vinegar jar!" Qin Ke’er said with a mischievous smile, whispering softly.

Chu Feng also looked up at Han Xiaoying, and immediately felt a headache coming on.

At that time, the situation was critical and he had no time to think too much.

Now, from Han Xiaoying’s icy stare and her face cold enough to scrape off a layer of frost, it was clear that her mood was extremely bad. It was as if there was a volcano inside her, ready to erupt at any moment.

Although Chu Feng had lived for thousands of years as an old monster, he had been wholeheartedly devoted to Alchemy Dao in his previous life. He was extremely poor at handling romantic affairs.

"Cough... Xiao Ying, thank you for helping me just now... There’s really nothing special between Senior Sister Qin and me, just a normal relationship within the Sect..." Chu Feng’s explanation could have made matters worse, as it seemed he was trying to cover something up.

"Do ordinary junior brothers and senior sisters need to stand so close to each other? Is there a need to whisper into each other’s ears?" Han Xiaoying obviously didn’t believe him.

Her voice was as cold as dropping ice.

"Little sister, don’t speak so unpleasantly! Junior Brother Chu and I were just having a normal conversation. There was nothing like face touching. As for whispering in ears, that’s even more slanderous," Qin Ke’er, who hadn’t taken it too seriously at first, was publicly scolded by Han Xiaoying.

She also became angry.

Elder Shoumei closed his eyes and practiced selective hearing, choosing not to pay attention to the outside world.

The affairs of love between these young people were not something he, an old man, could or would get involved in.

The Sect male disciples who were watching were all green with envy.

Chu Feng was clearly just an ordinary disciple without any sword meridians, yet he was able to make the Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s two most beautiful female disciples compete for him, fighting with jealousy. It was an enviable situation for the others indeed.

People even wondered what kind of charm or clever tactics in courting women this Chu Feng had.

Some even wanted to take Chu Feng as their master.

"You vixen, seducing my fiancé, and you still have the face to say that I’m slandering you! Do you dare to step up to the arena and settle this?" Han Xiaoying’s family ran a Sword Pavilion, and she hailed from a martial arts family.

Soft on the outside but strong on the inside, when reason failed to resolve issues, she would turn to force.

"Who’s afraid of you? Let’s do it!" Qin Ke’er was not one to show weakness either, immediately agreeing to settle the dispute with Han Xiaoying in the arena.

Both women were exceptionally beautiful and had outstanding talent in Sword Dao, both incredibly proud at heart.

Vying for beauty, they were like drawn swords and ready crossbows.

"Senior Sister Qin, please give me some face and don’t take her too seriously, okay?"

"Both of you, one is my senior sister, the other is my fiancée, it’s not good if anyone gets hurt! It’s really just a small misunderstanding, there’s no need to get so worked up and take it to the arena!"

Chu Feng bowed repeatedly, solving this kind of matter was the last thing he wanted to deal with.

"Hmph, just because Junior Brother asked for mercy, I won’t hold it against you today!" Qin Ke’er snorted coldly but actually listened to Chu Feng.

This made Han Xiaoying even more convinced that the relationship between Chu Feng and Qin Ke’er was out of the ordinary.

Otherwise, why would Qin Ke’er listen to Chu Feng like that?

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