Chapter 53

How could this kid actually refuse a pie falling from the sky?!

Undoubtedly, Su Shier's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations. Many disciples even widened their eyes, wishing they could be in Su Shier's shoes.

Ordinary disciples, when faced with such a situation, would definitely agree immediately.

What's wrong with this kid?

To give up such a good opportunity?

Lu Mingshi narrowed his eyes, feeling increasingly puzzled. Others might not know, but he was crystal clear in his mind.

Since Su Shier joined the sect, he had been assigned to guard the waste pill room. Where did this deep affection and righteousness come from!

However, with so many people present, he naturally couldn't say it out loud. Instead, he smiled and nodded approvingly.

He even had to smile and say to the Grand Elder, "Grand Elder, it seems I will have to辜负 your kindness."

Being refused in public, the Grand Elder's eyes flashed with a hint of anger, but he concealed it well, not letting anyone else notice. Then, still with a smile, he continued, "No problem! The disciple's affection for the peak shows that Lu Peak Master manages well!"

"Since that's the case, I won't force the issue. However... priceless treasures are easy to come by, but the right person is hard to find! I must eventually find someone to pass on my legacy. How about this, I will take you as a named disciple, and you will still be part of Luofu Peak. What do you think?"

As he spoke, the Grand Elder turned his head directly to Su Shier.

It seemed like a question, but his tone left little room for refusal.

Su Shier's heart skipped a beat. If he had only been suspicious before, now he was almost certain that even if the Grand Elder had nothing to do with the black-clothed man, he definitely had ulterior motives.

But with the Grand Elder speaking to this extent, if he refused again, it would be too tactless.

His thoughts raced, and Su Shier quickly put on a look of great joy and gratitude, saying, "To be favored by the Grand Elder is an honor for this disciple. Master, please accept my bow!"

As he spoke, he proactively bowed to the Grand Elder, performing the grand ceremony of becoming a disciple.

Regardless of the Grand Elder's intentions, he could only deal with this situation first and make other plans later.

The Grand Elder stroked his beard and finally smiled, "Very good, from now on, you are my disciple, Ge Tianchuan's disciple."

"This Yuan Yang Ruler, an exquisite magical tool, is a reward from the sect on my behalf."

"Additionally, this Silver Light Sword, a superior magical tool, is a gift from me personally as a token of my welcome."

As he spoke, the Grand Elder smiled and helped Su Shier up, handing him a Yuan Yang Ruler emitting orange magical light and a silver flying sword.

Su Shier received the treasures with both hands and bowed again in respect. Then he stood up, feigning great excitement, and placed the treasures in his sword pouch behind him.

This scene made all the disciples present envious and their eyes burn with jealousy.

It was one thing for this kid to refuse, but to be taken as a named disciple by the Grand Elder and receive two supreme treasures was another matter.

A superior magical tool was one thing, but an exquisite magical tool was something even ordinary Foundation Establishment experts might not have.

When did being too talentless become a blessing? What kind of dog's luck is this!

At this moment, everyone regretted why the chosen one wasn't themselves.

Although Su Shier didn't know what others were thinking, he could tell from their glowing eyes.

This made him feel both amused and exasperated. The two treasures were indeed excellent, but if he had a choice, he would rather the Grand Elder had chosen someone else.

Given his talent and abilities, being noticed was not a good thing at all.

He just wanted to keep a low profile, quickly improve his cultivation, and then find the black-clothed man to avenge his grandfather and the villagers.

"From now on, if you encounter any difficulties in cultivation or within the sect, you can come to me anytime," the Grand Elder said with a smile, then turned and returned to the position of Tianshu Peak.

Next, it was time for the other five peaks to tally their gains.

Tianhua Peak, having lost face, naturally didn't want to stay and make a fool of themselves. Fu Boran released a flying boat and quickly left with his disciples.

Lu Mingshi followed closely behind, also releasing his flying sword.

This trial had yielded far more than expected for Luofu Peak, and Lu Mingshi had even obtained a low-grade spirit sword. While he was happy, he didn't want to be too showy and left early and subtly.

Su Shier, now a named disciple of Grand Elder Ge Tianchuan, saw his status rise. Lu Mingshi specially called him to the front of the flying sword and took care of him.

"Shier, it seemed you didn't really want to become the Grand Elder's disciple just now?" Lu Mingshi pulled Su Shier's arm and asked in a low voice.

He wasn't stupid. In his view, Su Shier's words just now were baseless.

He couldn't ask earlier, but now he had to get to the bottom of it.

"Peak Master, every word I said is true!" Su Shier quickly responded in a low voice, sticking to his story.

"Every word is true? I put you in the waste pill room, and you still have deep affection and righteousness?!" Lu Mingshi rolled his eyes.

Su Shier quickly said, "When you put me in the waste pill room, I did feel resentful at first, but there, I received a lot of training. Moreover, Senior Sister Xiao Yue specially checked on and cared for me. She is your granddaughter, and I will always remember her kindness."

Lu Mingshi meant nothing to Su Shier, but he was grateful to Xiao Yue.

Now, being questioned, he naturally attributed everything to Xiao Yue.

"I see! Then you should stay at Luofu Peak and do well. I won't treat you unfairly!" Lu Mingshi smiled and nodded, putting his concerns to rest.

He didn't value Su Shier much, but he wouldn't despise him as much as before.

The two of them huddled together, whispering.

Others didn't know what they were talking about, but they were envious just watching them.

Han Yu stood to the side, looking up, feeling quite uncomfortable. He was proud and young, and seeing this scene, he felt like his attention was being divided.

But at this moment, no one cared about their feelings.

And those disciples who had died tragically in the trial for various reasons were even more ignored.

Back at Luofu Peak, Su Shier and the other five were officially recognized as Luofu Peak disciples under Lu Mingshi's witness.

Each received a new identity badge, a more luxurious blue robe, and a low-grade spatial magical tool, a storage bag.

The rest would be to go to the Alchemy Hall in a few days to collect their share of resources.

Of course, when collecting, each disciple could choose to exchange their resources for an equivalent amount of finished pills. Second-grade spirit pills were still too precious for many disciples.

After arranging these matters and giving a few instructions, Lu Mingshi dismissed everyone and left with Han Yu and Xiao Yue.

Leaving the hall, Su Shier didn't return to the waste pill room but went to the living area for official disciples of Luofu Peak.

Here, over a hundred small courtyards were neatly arranged in a square. This was the treatment for official disciples, each having their own courtyard.

Miscellaneous disciples could only live in shared dormitories. Those with money and connections might pay to get a single room, but their treatment couldn't compare to that of official disciples.

Su Shier was also assigned a small courtyard. As for the waste pill room, at his request, he would still be responsible for it.