Chapter 663 - 641: Disciples Recommended by Shen Han
Chapter 663: Chapter 641: Disciples Recommended by Shen Han
Seeing the Vice Sect Leader and Dean Sixin, Shen Han naturally saluted them immediately.
"Is there anything in the practice of the Old Method that requires Elder Sizhi’s guidance?"
The Vice Sect Leader spoke, his words somewhat unpleasant to the ear.
Seeing this, it was Elder Sizhi who came out to relieve Shen Han from the awkward situation.
"This child also means well. Previously, Vice Sect Leader, you mentioned the matter of recruiting disciples for the sect.
Shen Han took your words to heart and came today to recommend two relatively outstanding disciples to me."
Upon hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader’s brows furrowed involuntarily.
"People from Qianjin Hall have arrived; put other matters aside for now and deal with these troublesome issues first."
Having said that, the Vice Sect Leader turned again to look at Shen Han.
"Go back and cultivate; as for recruiting disciples, you don’t need to be involved.
Allowing someone who practices the Old Method to live here is already generous of me.
It’s not possible to let you bring more such disciples.
Five Immortals City is not a place for cultivating the Old Method."
With these words, the Vice Sect Leader was about to leave with the two others.
Elder Sizhi showed a trace of helplessness on his face, then handed a Sound Transmission Jade to Shen Han.
"Take this. I’ll come to find you after I’m done."
Dean Sixin also seemed a bit helpless.
On the way to the Guest Reception Attic, the Vice Sect Leader still had a furrowed brow.
"Sizhi, don’t put too much thought into Shen Han.
If you’re really idle, go and guide other disciples.
Don’t waste time on him.
Moreover, what potential could the disciples he recommends have?
What’s the purpose anyway?
If you get too close to him, there will be all kinds of complaints from Qianmu Fan.
Don’t create trouble for me; I’m not in the mood to deal with it."
The Vice Sect Leader’s words were full of criticism.
Dean Sixin beside him could not say much.
Recently, all these issues arose from expelling Tang Chenyang.
Due to Tang Chenyang’s departure, Five Immortals City has indeed been in a lot of trouble recently.
A competition promoted Shen Han from a Servant Disciple to a Direct Disciple.
This had already displeased many Direct Disciples of the sect before.
The rumors spread by the Tang Family outside are now spreading more and more widely.
These rumors have even drifted back to Five Immortals City.
The key is that many Direct Disciples somewhat agree with these rumors.
The Vice Sect Leader, bothered by these issues, naturally had no kind words for Shen Han.
He even said those words deliberately in front of Shen Han, to vent his frustration.
Watching the three leave, Shen Han wasn’t in a hurry either.
He patiently waited for a while.
The Song sisters, Song Xiaobing and Song Xiaodie, are geniuses who broke eight restraints.
Shen Han doesn’t believe that Five Immortals City would overlook them.
It’s just that this Vice Sect Leader seems increasingly dissatisfied with him.
Shen Han decided to let Song Xiaodie and her sister continue their cultivation for a few more days; they would discuss it when the elders were ready to come over.
These days, the two sisters have truly taken a liking to cultivation.
The more they cultivate, the more energized they feel.
The elders aren’t in a hurry, and neither are they.
For the title of Direct Disciple, they aren’t in any urgent need.
Breaking eight restraints, no matter which sect they join, they will surely be favored.
Five Immortals City cannot possibly look down on the two sisters.
Shen Han also patiently read books, not in any hurry.
But to Shen Han’s surprise, Elder Sizhi’s conversation lasted directly for three days.
He didn’t return to the courtyard once in those three days.
From Elder Sizhi’s attendant, Shen Han heard some news.
It seems Qianjin Hall came first this time; after a day’s discussion, the Tang Family also arrived.
Many elders from Five Immortals City attended this meeting.
Not returning even once in three days, and with the meeting held in Five Immortals City,
it’s certain that there were many matters to address in this meeting.
Knowing this, Shen Han didn’t disturb but patiently waited.
On the fourth day, just past noon.
Shen Han received a transmission from Elder Sizhi, asking him to come over.
Upon hearing this, Shen Han immediately rushed over.
Upon entering the courtyard, he realized there were quite a few people present today.
Besides Elder Sizhi and Dean Sixin, the Vice Sect Leader was also present.
Additionally, there were several other elders in the courtyard.
Seeing Shen Han, one elder took a few steps toward him.
"I’ve looked left and right, and I just can’t see anything different about you.
Why does Elder Sizhi protect you so much?"
Shen Han didn’t recognize the elder speaking.
His words were full of mockery, and from that single sentence, Shen Han could already sense some issues.
Clearly, in the conversations over the past four days, many things unfavorable to him have arisen.
"Do you know what we’ve elders been doing over these past few days?"
"Disciple is uninformed; I humbly ask Elder for guidance."
Shen Han bowed slightly and replied softly.
"All because of you, the troubles we’ve encountered in Five Immortals City are increasing.
This time, Qianjin Hall came openly to embarrass us.
They came to Five Immortals City and, in front of everyone, inquired about Elder Sizhi’s method of nurturing Tang Chenyang.
Their words directly imply that there’s something wrong with us in Five Immortals City.
"Difficult to cultivate a genius disciple."
The elder spoke seriously, glancing at Shen Han from time to time.
It seemed as if all these issues were Shen Han’s fault.
"Elder Gan, these matters are my decisions as an elder.
Your words might lead to misunderstandings, like it’s Shen Han who drove Tang Chenyang away."
Elder Sizhi stepped in to speak for Shen Han.
However, the Vice Sect Leader was even more displeased.
"Sizhi, you should have seen it too.
You rashly elevated a disciple practicing the Old Method, bringing a lot of trouble to the sect.
Tang Chenyang has now persuaded two direct disciples to go to Qianjin Hall.
The troubles present before Five Immortals City, how do you plan to resolve them?
Could it be that we really learn from small sects and punish disciples who leave the sect?"
For a grand sect like Five Immortals City, there’s no rule that leaving the sect results in losing one’s power.
It’s safe to say that this is not a rule in any slightly larger sect in the Southern Heaven Continent.
If you wish to leave, you can compensate the sect for the resources spent on your training and then leave.
Generally, switching sects is rare among disciples.
It’s challenging to be valued when moving from one sect to another.
Switching sects usually leads to mistrust, so while it happens, it is rare.
But because of Tang Chenyang’s matter, Qianjin Hall has started to kick us when we’re down.
The people recommended by Tang Chenyang have been directly accepted by Qianjin Hall, still as direct disciples.
The Vice Sect Leader can confirm that this won’t cause significant losses to Five Immortals City.
But the impact is extremely negative.
The reputation of a grand sect like Five Immortals City being damaged is a substantial loss.
"From now on, you should return to the place where the servant disciples live.
Staying here always stirs up controversy.
Your Old Method cultivation limits the guidance Sizhi can offer.
Not living here doesn’t affect you much."
The Vice Sect Leader waved his hand, making another decision.
The constant replay of Tang Chenyang’s matters annoyed him.
He just wanted these troublesome issues to end soon.
The situation of Shen Han was of no concern to the Vice Sect Leader.
If this matter concludes just like that, the Vice Sect Leader naturally won’t bother with Shen Han any further.
But coincidentally, Tang Chenyang’s departure from the sect has stirred more and more matters.
The most troubling part is that the direct disciples, including the inner sect disciples, of Five Immortals City are very discontented.
"Dean Sixin, Sizhi.
This matter has already dragged on for so long, do not let it ferment further.
You have already hurt the feelings of many disciples; henceforth, mind your conduct and its impact.
If you wish to cultivate a disciple like Shen Han, do so discreetly.
Do not elevate him to the status of a direct disciple.
Otherwise, what will the other direct disciples think?
Even the entire sect might think that the direct disciples of Five Immortals City are not the gathering of elites."
Having said this, the Vice Sect Leader stood up, getting ready to leave.
Before leaving, he looked at Shen Han again.
"I do not intend to mistreat you; it’s just that due to your involvement, the sect indeed encountered some troubles.
Earlier, in your words, you mentioned wanting to recommend a genius disciple to the sect.
From this perspective, your intentions are good.
However, although Five Immortals City is vast and has some heritage,
It doesn’t mean that we successors of the sect can act recklessly and tarnish the reputation built by our predecessors.
So, I must trouble you a bit."
Saying this, the Vice Sect Leader pointed at Elder Sizhi.
"Sizhi, if you have time, go meet the person this child recommended.
Perhaps we should offer some compensation..."
Having said that, the Vice Sect Leader walked out of the courtyard.
This is the Vice Sect Leader’s usual way of handling matters.
A smack down followed by a sweet treat.
Today, lowering Shen Han’s treatment naturally would be followed by some goodwill gestures to reduce Shen Han’s resentment.
The way a superior handles matters often has some tricks of the trade involved.
Seeing the Vice Sect Leader leave, Elder Sizhi also stood up, preparing to take Shen Han out of the courtyard first.
The place was filled with people, making it inconvenient for conversations.
Other elders could be left to Shen Han’s older sister to handle.
But before they could leave the courtyard, the Vice Sect Leader surprisingly returned.
"Forget it, after thinking it over, there’s nothing urgent.
I might as well go with you and see the disciple recommended by Shen Han."
The sudden change in attitude led Shen Han to suspect there must be some reason mixed into it.
Shen Han sent a sound transmission to sisters Song Xiaodie to have them prepare slightly.
On the way, as they walked and talked,
Shen Han finally understood the reason within.
Why the sudden change and having the Vice Sect Leader personally visit.
It was actually to have Shen Han apologize to Tang Chenyang.
Ending the matter with a full stop.
If after the apology, Tang Chenyang dared continue making a fuss, then Five Immortals City was ready to take tough measures.
Currently, still in a rational phase, Five Immortals City’s retreat indeed was just about having Shen Han apologize.
Regarding the Vice Sect Leader’s proposal, Shen Han only spoke indirectly.
Unwilling to agree, the Vice Sect Leader understood.
Shen Han was refusing him.
The interest that was on his face instantly diminished by more than half.