"Get out of the way!"

"This is not a place for you, do you hear?"

"Take this money and leave!"

The academy disciples impatiently drove Chen Bei away, tossing him some loose silver as they tried to drag him off.

"Ah... wuu wuu..."

However, Chen Bei struggled to lift his head, making whimpering sounds that no one could understand.

Seeing this, Chen Bei quickly glanced at the Jixia Stele and the Fortune Bell in the center, clearly indicating his intention to participate in the academy's disciple selection!

"What the heck, what's this about? Is this guy here for the disciple selection too?"

"Are you kidding me? These days, any Tom, Dick, or Harry can join the academy's disciple assessment?"

The surrounding crowd was speechless, pointing and whispering, making the academy disciples feel embarrassed.

If someone like this could participate in the academy assessment, where would the academy's dignity be?

"Didn't you hear me? Leave!"

Though annoyed, the academy disciples didn't press the matter further. They stepped forward, hoisting Chen Bei up by his clothes to carry him away.

"Wait, I'll take this disciple. Help me bring him back to the Dao Repository Palace!"

At this moment, Zhou Hai's voice rang out, causing an uproar among everyone.

"What, he's taking this person as a disciple?"

"Goodness, has this elder from the Dao Repository Palace gone mad?"

Countless eyes turned to Zhou Hai almost simultaneously, all wearing expressions of shock.

Even the other elders were dumbfounded, but upon realizing it, they were secretly delighted.

They had thought Zhou Hai would compete with them for disciples, but unexpectedly, he chose such an odd one.

Does he think he's too idle and wants to bring back someone to serve?

"Junior Brother, don't joke around!"

"Since you're here, choose a disciple properly!"

"I think Zheng Qiankun is quite good. If you take him under your wing, he could inherit your legacy in the future!"

At this moment, a dignified voice came through, startling the elders and wiping away their joy.

Why did the sect master come out?

They had hoped that after Zhou Hai took a senior disciple, losing his priority, they could continue competing.

But Sect Master Murong Xiao's forceful intervention was like blatant robbery!

"Ahem, Sect Master, choosing a disciple is all about personal preference. You can't decide for Junior Brother!"

The Sword Palace elder was the first to speak up, quickly voicing his opinion.

"Yes, Sect Master, each palace has its own rights. You can't forcibly take away others' rights!"

"Sect Master, although Junior Brother is young, we as his seniors should guide him, not interfere forcefully. This isn't in line with the rules!"

"Sect Master, I think Junior Brother has his reasons for choosing this way. Maybe this person has some hidden talent!"

The other palace elders quickly chimed in, shamelessly trying to secure promising disciples!

"No, Sect Master, I... I'm not suited for the Dao Repository Palace!"

Even Zheng Qiankun quickly spoke up.

He didn't want the sect master to force him onto Zhou Hai, who was famously idle throughout the Great Zhou!

"Silence!"

"All of you, I don't see you being so kind to Little Junior Brother on normal days. Why are you so eloquent today?"

"Who just said this person has potential? Come on, step forward and talk about his potential, take him under your wing!"

Murong Xiao's reprimand left everyone speechless.

The cultivation world is like this. Although Jixia Academy doesn't treat everyone as ants like other sects, not just anyone can associate with them!

They can save the common people, but they can't treat the common people as their masters!

"Junior Brother, aren't you going to choose again?"

Turning back, Murong Xiao glared helplessly at Zhou Hai.

"Senior Brother, I've really made my choice!"

"I think Senior Brother Dan Chenzi has a point. Everyone has their strengths, and my disciple might not be worse than others!"

Zhou Hai replied helplessly.

"You brat, you won't even listen to me now?"

"You feel sorry for him and want to take him in, I understand, but this concerns our legacy. How can it be a joke?"

"How about this, you take one disciple first. As for this person, I'll respect your decision!"

Murong Xiao glared, frustrated and helpless.

Seeing his bias, the other elders were displeased.

Does he have no shame?

"No..."

Zheng Qiankun was utterly anxious. Was Murong Xiao determined to force him onto this idle person today?

He had made up his mind. If Zhou Hai really chose him as a disciple, he would refuse even if it meant leaving!

"Senior Brother, the problem is I don't fancy anyone else!"

"It's him!"

Zhou Hai shook his head, noticing Zheng Qiankun's dissatisfaction.

The other party looked down on him, and he wasn't interested in the other party either.

Who does he think he is, looking down on me? Is it that my mountain of celestial weapons can't be given away, or that my endless divine pills and spiritual materials have nowhere to go?

Something that brings no benefits, he wouldn't take even if begged!

"I ask you, are you willing to become my disciple?"

Before Murong Xiao could speak again, Zhou Hai turned to Chen Bei and asked.

Under his messy hair, Chen Bei's bloodshot eyes stared intently at Murong Xiao.

Before his teacher died, he said that if he survived, Murong Xiao was the only one he could rely on.

Only by becoming Murong Xiao's disciple could he have a chance to rise again!

But in his current state, unable to even speak, how could anyone take notice of him?

Once invincible among his peers, he used to charge forward with unstoppable momentum. Now, stripped of his former glory, he was reduced to nothing but a maggot in the eyes of others. The sheer desolation of it hit Chen Bei hard.

Looking at this so-called idle person before him, he became his last hope.

Chen Bei closed his eyes, took a trembling deep breath, and suddenly raised his head, knocking heavily on the ground.

Three times, representing his kowtow to become a disciple.

"Good... hahaha, finally, our Dao Repository Palace has an heir!"

Zhou Hai laughed heartily.

And the elders were even more excited.

"Oh my, indeed, fate is predetermined. This master-disciple relationship is destined to become a timeless tale!"

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"Congratulations, Little Junior Brother!"

"Hahaha, Little Junior Brother, you finally have a disciple too. We, your senior brothers, are happy for you!"

A group of elders rushed forward excitedly.

This was great. The spot for his first disciple was gone, so they no longer had to worry about him snatching disciples!

"You brat... sigh, hopeless!"

Murong Xiao, frustrated and disappointed, flicked his sleeve and left angrily.

Without the first disciple spot, he wasn't even interested in watching the next disciple selection. How could this brat compete with those shameless old guys?

"Hahaha, this is hilarious. It's truly a perfect match between a crooked pot and a crooked stove, a perfect master-disciple fate!"

"They say a famous teacher produces outstanding students. This is so true. A useless master is destined to teach a useless disciple!"

"Finally at ease, luckily I wasn't chosen. Otherwise, I'd rather die than join the Dao Repository Palace!"

A group of people whispered, though not loudly, but with so many, it became quite noisy.

"A useless disciple, huh?"

"My useless disciple was besieged by major sects and sacred grounds and survived. Who among you has that qualification?"

"Soon, I'll show you what a true prodigy is!"

Hearing these discussions, Zhou Hai secretly smirked, coldly laughing in his heart.

And on the ground, Chen Bei's already bloodshot eyes turned even redder.

A tiger fallen from grace is bullied by dogs!

In this life, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

Insulting him was one thing, but daring to insult his master.

As the only light in his life during despair, he had chosen this master.

He glanced at those discussing, silently vowing that one day, he would prove to the world what a true prodigy from a famous teacher is.

"Ding: Congratulations to the host for successfully taking a disciple. The following rewards are now being issued!"

At this moment, the system's voice echoed in Zhou Hai's consciousness, instantly brightening his eyes.

"Good stuff... it's finally here!!!"