Chapter 27. Giving You a Chance to Choose Again
Ye Danxia, observing the situation, chimed in, “Yun Jin, we’ve just joined the sect. Do you want to cause such a commotion already? You were disrespectful to Senior Brother Ruan first. You should apologize.”
Ye Danxia spoke with unwarranted confidence.
Before Yun Jin could respond, Si Wanning sneered, “What nonsense! The recording stone is still here. Let the sect elders judge whether Ruan Jun truly intended to kill. I refuse to believe this sect has become lawless! A piece of dung in a golden bowl still doesn’t make it gold.”
“Second Junior Sister, mind your language,” Yue Zhao glanced at Si Wanning. “It lowers our standards. Next time, skip the words and go straight to action.”
Then, Yue Zhao turned to Ruan Jun, “Bullying my Little Junior Sister isn’t much of an accomplishment. If you think you’re so capable, come to the arena. Let’s have a match!”
In front of everyone, Yue Zhao issued a direct challenge.
All eyes turned to Ruan Jun.
Ruan Jun felt a chill. He had always been slightly inferior to Yue Zhao.
He stood no chance in a fight against Yue Zhao.
“Sign a life-and-death agreement with me. This match, no holds barred,” Yue Zhao sneered. “Either you die, or I live.”
Ruan Jun: “……”
Wasn’t it just him dying either way?
“If you dare accept, I’ll drop the matter of you attacking my Junior Sister. If you don’t, then let’s gather all the elders to thoroughly investigate this incident!” Yue Zhao said coldly.
He gave Ruan Jun only two options.
Either die by his hand in the arena.
Or face execution according to sect rules!
The choice was his!
Ruan Jun’s face darkened as he shouted angrily, “Yue Zhao, don’t go too far!”
“Just say whether you dare to fight or not!” Yue Zhao pressed.
Ruan Jun’s expression kept changing, but he didn’t dare to accept!
If the sect investigated, with his master’s support, he surely wouldn’t die.
But if he signed a life-and-death agreement, Yue Zhao would certainly kill him.
“Coward,” Yue Zhao scoffed disdainfully.
The disciples below began to discuss among themselves.
Previously, there had been some debate about who was stronger between Yue Zhao and Ruan Jun.
After today, there would likely be no more doubt!
Ruan Jun couldn’t even accept Yue Zhao’s challenge. It was clear who was stronger.
Ruan Jun sensed the change in everyone’s gaze, gritting his teeth, but still not daring to accept.
Ye Danxia looked at Ruan Jun, feeling somewhat disappointed in him.
She had thought this senior brother was so formidable, but when pushed to this point, he didn’t dare to fight.
It seemed she needed to make other plans!
“It seems you don’t dare,” Yue Zhao looked at Yue Lin. “Hall Master Yue, please gather the elders to judge this matter together!”
Yue Lin bit his lip, inwardly cursing.
Yue Zhao, a mere disciple, dared to pressure him like this.
As the Enforcement Hall Master, he should theoretically be completely neutral. If this matter wasn’t handled properly, it might affect the Sect Leader’s authority.
“I…” Yue Lin was about to say something.
“Quite lively here. I’m busy for a few days, and you all want to turn things upside down?” a voice interrupted.
That voice…
Yue Lin’s expression brightened as he hurriedly moved aside respectfully.
Ruan Jun also let out a long sigh of relief.
Earlier, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, he had immediately notified Zhao Wuji through a talisman.
Now, his master had arrived!
Ruan Jun was confident that with his master present, he wouldn’t face any consequences.
Zhao Wuji approached slowly, his demeanor imposing.
He came forward, his gaze passing over Yue Zhao and the others, landing on Yun Jin.
According to Ruan Jun’s report.
This Yun Jin might possess a natural sword body.
Heh.
It seemed he had overlooked her earlier.
Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes and said calmly, “You’re Yun Jin, right? I’m giving you a chance to choose again. I see you have some talent. You can become my personal disciple, one of my true disciples.”
Rather than reprimanding anyone, Zhao Wuji’s first move was to try and take Yun Jin as his disciple.
This unexpected turn.
Even the vigilant Yue Zhao was taken aback.
He pressed his lips together.
From any perspective, becoming the Sect Leader’s disciple was a better choice than staying with Celestial Sword Peak.
They had all been recruited by the Sect Leader before.
But they refused to leave, which was why they became thorns in the Sect Leader’s side.
Little Junior Sister was different.
She hadn’t received much kindness from their master yet. If she chose to leave, Yue Zhao thought, he wouldn’t stop her.
But to congratulate her… he probably couldn’t be that magnanimous.
Yue Zhao silently sheathed his sword.
He had no confidence that Yun Jin would choose to stay.
Any normal person would likely choose to go with the Sect Leader.
Seeing Yue Zhao’s action, a faint smile appeared on the Sect Leader’s lips.
This person knew his place.
Zhao Wuji’s mood improved slightly. He looked at Yun Jin, “This time, although your Senior Brother Ruan wasn’t intentional, his actions were indeed rash. Joining my disciples will serve as compensation. In the future, you, Ruan Jun, and Danxia will be fellow disciples. Your mutual support will turn today’s grudge into a beautiful tale someday. Don’t you agree?”
As Zhao Wuji spoke, his face showed a composed expression of one in control of everything.
He had bestowed such a great favor; he didn’t believe Yun Jin would refuse.
Lin Ya thought he could make a comeback with this little disciple?
He would show him what it meant for all his plans to come to nothing!
Master wants to take Yun Jin as a disciple?
Ruan Jun’s expression changed, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. But given his rash actions today had left him vulnerable, he could only let Yun Jin benefit. Once she truly joined, he’d have plenty of ways to deal with her.
Ye Danxia was the most upset.
She clenched her teeth tightly!
Yun Jin!
How dare she!
A mere Five Element Root, and now she would be on equal footing with her?
But this was Zhao Wuji’s decision.
As a new disciple, she clearly had no say in the matter. Ye Danxia could only remain silent.
“Alright, bow to me three times,” Zhao Wuji looked down at Yun Jin haughtily.
He never considered the possibility of being refused.
On one side was a useless master, on the other the sect leader.
She would know how to choose.
Even Yue Zhao and the others had given up, standing silently to the side.
They couldn’t stop Yun Jin from pursuing a better future, rather than forcing her to stay on their sinking ship.
Yun Jin looked at Zhao Wuji and smiled slightly, “Become your disciple?”
Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow, “Yes.”
“No need,” Yun Jin said lazily. “I’m quite happy at Celestial Sword Peak. Never thought about leaving in this lifetime.”
If she were to leave, it would be with her master, senior brothers, and sisters to establish their own sect!
Yue Zhao and the others looked at Yun Jin in surprise.
Little Junior Sister… she actually refused?
Zhao Wuji’s face darkened, “You’re refusing me?”
Yun Jin frowned, “Is there a sect rule saying I can’t refuse?”
A flash of extreme anger appeared in Zhao Wuji’s eyes.
He sneered.
Refusing kindness and choosing punishment, is that it?
Very well.
Let’s see if she can stomach this punishment.
Without hesitation, Zhao Wuji suddenly released his spiritual pressure towards Yun Jin!
Yue Zhao and the others’ expressions changed drastically.
Beads of sweat instantly appeared on Yun Jin’s forehead.
(End of Chapter)