"I've said before that I'm not interested in these matters. I might as well tell you my purpose for coming this time; I'm here to select a few promising candidates for cultivation," Jiang Chen said.
Upon hearing Jiang Chen's intentions, Liu Chaowu felt a surge of joy in his heart.
"Um, Mr. Jiang, is there an age limit to become your disciple?" Liu Chaowu asked with a forced smile.
"There is no age limit."
"Then—"
"There's no need to say more. I understand what you mean, but your aptitude can only be considered average. I won't take you as my disciple," Jiang Chen replied.
"Uh." Liu Chaowu felt embarrassed, his face turning slightly red.
Lin Yin, standing nearby, couldn't help but stifle a laugh.
"However, when I establish my own sect in the future, you can join me," Jiang Chen added.
Liu Chaowu's eyes brightened slightly.
"Mr. Jiang, you're going to establish a sect? That's exciting news! If you do, countless people will want to join your sect. Do you have any plans on when you'll start it? I would be willing to serve you in any way," Liu Chaowu said eagerly. Even if his aptitude was like Zhou Pingyong's, being able to run errands for Jiang Chen and receiving guidance from him would be immensely beneficial.
"It should still take a few years," Jiang Chen replied. The idea of establishing a sect was merely a thought for now; he needed to become stronger first, and the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm Gate had to open for Earth's Spiritual Energy to revive before he could start a sect. Otherwise, the current thin Spiritual Energy on Earth wouldn't be sufficient to support many people in cultivation.
"Mr. Jiang, if you establish a sect, I will definitely be the first to sign up," Liu Chaowu laughed.
"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer, Mr. Jiang. I'll come to pick you up at five," Liu Chaowu said as he took his leave tactfully.
In the afternoon at five o'clock, the sun had shifted westward but the heat remained intense; August's evening sun wouldn't fully set until six or seven o'clock.
Yan Gui Tower, an ancient building rich in history located in Dao City, was known for being a gathering place for martial artists who enjoyed tea and conversation.
Today, Yan Gui Tower was particularly lively; it had been reserved by the Dao City Martial Arts Association's President Old Master Chen to host guests attending the Martial Arts Competition from various regions.
Jiang Chen and Lin Yin followed Liu Chaowu there. Although Jiang Chen had already made a name for himself in the Huaxia Martial Arts Community, very few truly knew him.
The Huaxia Martial Arts Community was actually divided into several factions. One faction was official organizations like various Martial Arts Associations. Another faction consisted of hidden families and sects that were the true inheritors of Huaxia Martial Arts and possessed the strongest power.
There is another faction led by the Huaxia and the Seven Great Martial Arts Families. These Martial Arts Families are neither part of the official circles nor completely hidden from view.
Then there are the well-known sects, such as the Ba Ji Sect and the Bagua Sect, among others. Of course, we cannot forget the wandering warriors and miscellaneous fighters.
Today at Yan Gui Tower, most attendees are from the official circles—Presidents of various Martial Arts Associations from different regions. Some of them possess genuine strength, while others are merely figureheads, completely inept. Alongside the Presidents, there are also many young martial arts talents from various places.
"Old Liu, you’ve arrived! It’s been a long time. Are these two your representatives from the Hangzhou Martial Arts Association for this competition? They truly possess an extraordinary aura," an elderly man dressed in a long robe with a white beard said as he approached Liu Chaowu.
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