"Master, could it be a mistake?"

Qin Hao appeared in disbelief.

The spiritual qi in his body was evidently abundant.

"Are you questioning my ability?"

Master Chu’s face slightly hardened, seemingly annoyed.

"No."

Qin Hao didn’t expect Master Chu to change his face so quickly, feeling momentarily speechless.

Master Chu sighed, "Your temperament and emotional intelligence are so high, if you developed normally, you’d surely accomplish much. Unfortunately, your aptitude is so poor, your future development is limited."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao realized that, after being deemed as "worthless," Master Chu was no longer as enthusiastic as before.

"Master, I’ll try my best to cultivate, not to disgrace you."

Qin Hao made a perfunctory vow.

He had never once thought he was worthless.

Having become the Night Emperor, he was regarded as a genius in every aspect.

Being identified as worthless must be Master Chu’s mistake, certainly not his own fault.

Qin Hao was deeply convinced of this, hence he wasn’t worried.

"Hehe, let’s hope so."

Master Chu didn’t take Qin Hao’s words to heart, ignoring him and focusing his gaze on Wang Yufei and Ye Ruxue, beginning to introduce: "Huashan Sect has over ten thousand members, including six thousand servants. A small portion works within the mountain as servants, while the others labor in Huashan Village at the foot of the mountain."

"There are three thousand outer sect disciples who practice in the outer courtyard halfway up the mountain, striving to become innate strong persons. Inner sect disciples number seven hundred and reside at the mountain top. Among the inner sect disciples, there are ’true disciples’ representing the elders. Counting them, there are over two hundred..."

Having listened to the explanation, Qin Hao understood the situation.

Huashan Sect isn’t large, but also not small. The outer sect disciples are mostly postnatal, endeavoring to enter the innate realm, and once one enters the innate realm, they can be promoted to inner sect disciples.

As for the difference between inner sect disciples and true disciples, it lies in the matter of resources. True disciples are those personally taken in by elders or the upper echelon. The former just have a nominal position and cultivate on their own.

By comparison, true disciples are much more esteemed than inner sect disciples.

However, the goals of both types of disciples are almost identical - advancing to the Qi Condensation Realm.

Once Qi Condensation is achieved, both inner and true disciples can be promoted to the upper echelon, which is the elders of the mountain sect.

Currently, Master Chu is only at the Qi Condensation Realm, and his exact strength is unknown due to his vague descriptions.

But, judging from Jin Nanzhi’s attitude and Master Chu’s evasive wording, Qin Hao realized that this Master Chu should be a low-ranking elder within the sect.

Understanding this, he felt even more surprised.

If even a low-ranking elder of Huashan Sect could control each one of them, how powerful must the others be?

Alright, Qin Hao experienced firsthand the prowess of cultivators and was increasingly yearning for it.

"Xiaoxue, Xiaofei, you will be my direct disciples from now on and may reside within the mansion. If you’re not accustomed to living alone, servants can be arranged to attend to you."

Master Chu spoke earnestly.

As for Qin Hao, he didn’t even spare him a glance, treating him as though he were air.

"What about Qin Hao?"

Wang Yufei couldn’t help but ask.

"Him?"

Master Chu finally turned his gaze to Qin Hao, his expression indifferent as he said, "He’ll stay at the summit’s inner courtyard."

From the earlier narrative, Qin Hao had already learned that the inner courtyard was the residence for inner sect disciples.

Those residing there were essentially unloved by their parents.

Unexpectedly, Master Chu added, "The inner courtyard only accepts disciples at the innate realm. With a realm as humble as yours, you might face exclusion. So, for now, practice in the outer sect."

With that, he stood up, declaring, "I’m tired."

Though spoken, Master Chu’s gaze was directed at Qin Hao, with a clear implication.

Qin Hao’s heart felt a myriad of emotions.

Earlier, he was treated like precious treasure, but now, he’s discarded as garbage?

Master Chu’s level of face-changing is too high, isn’t it?

Honestly speaking, Qin Hao was somewhat irritated by such dismissal.

But he wouldn’t show it.

Firstly, from Jin Nanzhi’s actions, it seemed Master Chu had a bad reputation within the sect.

Secondly, with his feeble strength as Master Chu’s disciple, even if he fought back, complaining would do no good.

With no other choice, Qin Hao could only sigh and say, "Thank you, Master, for your teaching and kindness."

"By the way, there’s no need to call me ’Master’ anymore."

A hint of weariness hung in Master Chu’s eyebrows.

He was always very strict and selfish in accepting disciples.

If you have talent and aptitude, you’re a good disciple.

If not?

Sorry, you’re nothing.

Qin Hao listened, feeling deeply helpless.

He had found several masters before, but never someone like Master Chu.

Enough.

With a slight sigh, Qin Hao turned and walked towards the door.

As he was about to reach the door, Master Chu’s voice came from behind: "Xiaofei, previously this scoundrel humiliated you, would you like revenge?"

Once the words fell, Qin Hao’s heart truly went cold.

Simultaneously, his inner fury surged rapidly.

This wretched Old Man Chu, still playing the bully, isn’t he?

The atmosphere was silent for a moment, Wang Yufei’s voice carried a hint of fatigue: "No need, just that I don’t want to see him from now on."

"Very well."

Master Chu responded, his tone turning fierce: "Qin Hao, did you hear that?"

Humiliation.

Qin Hao had never felt so humiliated before.

If it were in the past, he surely would’ve given a double slap.

But now, he’s far away in a foreign land, dependent on others, forced to endure.

"Understood."

Uttering these two words, Qin Hao left without looking back.

"Thought he was a genius, but turned out to be such a fool. Only blame myself for being blind!"

Master Chu watched Qin Hao’s retreating figure, speaking disdainfully.

Beside him, Wang Yufei and Ye Ruxue showed complex expressions.

No matter what, Qin Hao had been with them for so long, and parting like this felt a bit sorrowful.

Yet, whether it’s martial arts or cultivation, it’s always about moving upwards, having emotional ties would only heighten the difficulty to succeed.

Thus, both felt a sense of reluctance but remained silent.

...

"Damn! This old Chu is really a sneaky old dog!"

Walking on the mountainside, Qin Hao grasped a tuft of dogtail grass and vigorously threw it to the ground.

Having walked for so long, the anger in his heart still hadn’t dissipated.

But upon recalling the important matter, he could only put aside his troubles and check within himself.

Soon, he opened his eyes, his face bewildered, "The spiritual qi within me has truly vanished? What happened?"

Not long ago, the spiritual qi within Qin Hao was quite substantial, almost comparable to inner strength.

Yet now, not a single bit was left.

This discovery left Qin Hao’s face frantic.

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