Chapter 789 - 730: Will Shen Han Bring No Benefits to Five Immortals City?
Chapter 789: Chapter 730: Will Shen Han Bring No Benefits to Five Immortals City?
It was merely a talent assessment, and it shouldn’t have taken long.
But now, after the assessment, everyone fell silent.
Liu Xilan, as the senior disciple, immediately stood up upon seeing the situation.
"Elder Sizhi, do we... is there a problem?"
Hearing Liu Xilan speak, Elder Sizhi didn’t even have a chance to reply.
The Sect Leader Nalan Xing immediately chimed in with a slight smile on his face.
"No problem, no problem, everyone rest assured, Five Immortals City will nurture you well.
We old folks are a bit confused, causing you young ones to misunderstand.
Actually, we were just a bit shocked by so many geniuses coming to us at once.
The thrill went to our heads, we just need a moment to recover."
Nalan Xing laughed at himself, praising everyone, and easing the awkwardness.
"Si Zhi, take them to find their courtyards to settle in.
Have the servants in the city immediately clean the courtyards they’ll use.
No part of the treatment they deserve as direct disciples should be withheld."
Elder Sizhi now also had a smile full of springtime on his face.
Shen Han had really made him proud.
He was about to lead the way when Dean Sixin stepped out.
"Let me go. With so many courtyards to arrange at once, there might be more complications if Si Zhi goes."
Indeed, requesting over twenty courtyards at once would certainly prompt inquiries from Five Immortals City’s Internal Affairs Officer.
Such back and forth could waste a lot of time.
As the dean elder going, it was much more convenient to make the arrangements.
After leading everyone away, the ones remaining in the courtyard exchanged glances.
"Did Shen Han recommend all these young people?"
Although Nalan Xing knew the answer in his heart, he couldn’t help but ask.
Elder Sizhi nodded.
"These are the disciples who were previously said to be a waste of our Five Immortals City’s resources when entering the Inner Sect."
Elder Sizhi replied softly, and everyone could hear the resentment in his voice.
As he spoke, Elder Sizhi’s gaze shifted to Shen Xiang nearby.
"Previously, it was said that Shen Han wouldn’t bring any benefits to our Five Immortals City.
Brother Shen, what do you say now?
It’s been two quarters of an hour, you should have figured out a way to slander others by now, right?
Now that Shen Han himself is talented and has recommended so many top disciples to our Five Immortals City, from what angle do you plan to slander him?"
Elder Sizhi’s face was full of mockery, he’d long wanted to question Shen Xiang like this.
The questioned Shen Xiang looked gloomy, his mouth twitching slightly.
This feeling of being slapped in the face was extremely unpleasant for him.
He wanted to say something to defend himself, but didn’t know how to start.
Nalan Xing stepped forward a few steps.
"Shen Han is willing to recommend so many young disciples to us, it must be for Elder Sizhi’s sake.
If we chase profit without considering friendship, others will only talk to us about benefits.
Look, when Shen Han recommended these disciples, did he make any additional requests?
All of this stems from trust."
As he spoke, Nalan Xing’s gaze turned to Shen Xiang.
"Junior Brother Shen, you have been finding reasons and excuses to slander Shen Han.
In times of trouble, we didn’t protect that child, yet he didn’t hold a grudge and even chose to trust us again.
If we followed what Junior Brother Shen previously suggested, we wouldn’t have this good fortune today at Five Immortals City.
Such slandering and belittling words, be cautious with them."
Nalan Xing’s words were direct, but at this moment, Shen Xiang didn’t have any rebuttal.
This time, Shen Han had recommended more than twenty top-notch genius disciples to Five Immortals City.
These over twenty individuals all qualified to be accepted as direct disciples.
Across all of Five Immortals City, there are only about fifty direct disciples.
Equivalent to Shen Han sending nearly half a batch of direct disciples to Five Immortals City in one go.
Moreover, these direct disciples are all top geniuses who have unlocked seven restraints and more.
"Everyone must keep today’s matters a secret.
First, to prevent envy from other sects, who might engage in underhanded activities.
Secondly, since these children were recommended by Shen Han, should You Wanying learn of it, it could cause unnecessary trouble.
You are all core members of Five Immortals City, if any slight grudge leads you to disregard the major interests of Five Immortals City.
By then, this Sect Leader will not be lenient."
Nalan Xing’s final sentence was somewhat stern, and the warning in his words was obvious.
The gazes of the surrounding elders coincidentally shifted towards Shen Xiang.
Everyone knew he had grievances against Shen Han.
What Nalan Xing had just said was clearly intended for him.
Hearing this, Shen Xiang hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and spoke.
"Rest assured, everyone, I, Shen Xiang, admit I have grievances against Shen Han.
But I am always mindful that I am a person of Five Immortals City.
I would never act against the interests of Five Immortals City for personal grievances!"
What Shen Xiang said seemed to be a defense for himself.
The surrounding people, hearing this, didn’t comment further.
Though his words sounded righteous, what he would actually do remained unknown.
There were many who say one thing and do another.
But one thing was certain, Shen Xiang was indeed taken aback by Shen Han’s actions.
If all these genius disciples were to grow, the power of Five Immortals City’s sect would take another leap forward.
Even if Shen Xiang had grievances against Shen Han, he had to admit that Shen Han provided Five Immortals City with a significant contribution.
A contribution capable of altering the future landscape of Five Immortals City.