Liu Wencai didnât say anything as he stood off to the side. He looked at Jiang Chen noncommittally. I wonder how will this secular genius choose?
Jiang Chen suddenly laughed and turned to Dan Fei, âBrother Xiao Fei, what would you do if someone tried to recruit you using this kind of tune?â
Dan Fei smirked. She was very familiar with Jiang Chenâs background and naturally knew of his grudge with Long Juxue. She even understood more than anyone that Jiang Chen and the Purple Sun Sect would never walk the same path.
âForgive me for being blunt, but recruiting in this manner is being too full of it. Beneath these heavens, our sixteen kingdom alliance occupies but only a piece of sky that is the size of a hand. Some people like to strut around in their superiority here, but theyâre just demonstrating the very reason why they are stuck at the bottom of the well. They donât know the immensity of heaven and earth.â
Dan Feiâs words added fuel to the flames and closed off all possible areas for negotiation.
Jiang Chen flicked a glance at Dan Fei upon hearing these words. This fellow is rather quick-witted, he knows to answer according to my thoughts.
Liu Wencai was also slightly surprised to hear these words. Heâd only paid attention to the secular champion before, but hadnât thought that this candidate number two also possessed quite a personality.
This was rather interesting.
These words were an obvious slap to Guo Renâs face. Heâd always thought highly of himself and styled himself as the first genius of the mystic quadrant, lord of above all with no one worthy of his gaze.
Now that he was stuck on his cocky pedestal with thanks to these two secular disciples, Liu Wencai felt greatly satisfied and that this was such a wonderfully gleeful day.
Jiang Chen said faintly, âBrother Guo, this brother Xiao Feiâs attitude is basically my attitude. As the saying goes, a dissidence of opinions makes even a single word a waste of breath. Have a good day.â
Jiang Chen had no good feelings towards Purple Sun Sect disciples at all. It was already a great restraint on his part that he hadnât burst out cursing vulgarities at them.
Guo Ren knew that this secular disciple had some abilities and so could be arrogant, but he hadnât thought that when he, the first seed, personally took to the field, he would receive such cold treatment and even got mocked at!
âBrother, is this your attitude against my Purple Sun Sect?â Guo Renâs tone grew cold.
âFirstly, you donât represent the Purple Sun Sect. Secondly, Brother Xiao Fei is right, you are a frog at the bottom of a well. You only know of the Purple Sun Sect beneath these heavens, and donât know that there is no limit to this universe. Lastly, Iâm not interested in the Purple Sun Sect.â
Jiang Chen smiled faintly and floated away, leaving behind a flushed Guo Ren shaking in his rage.
This was the outcome that Liu Wencai was most delighted to see. It was more exciting to see Guo Ren act the fool than he himself winning a hundred times in a row.
He chuckled before turning to leave.
Fire spat out from Guo Renâs eyes as he stared fixedly at Jiang Chenâs departing figure. If looks could kill, he wouldâve killed Jiang Chen a thousand times over.
âSenior brother Guo, this kid doesnât appreciate favors. Although he has potential, heâs still courting death.â
âIndeed, senior brother Guo, heâs just a cocky secular disciple. No need to pay him any mind. So what if he had 25 straight victories in a row? Heâs just lucky in that he didnât select any candidates in the top ten. If he landed in your hands, this kid would absolutely be tortured to death!â
Guo Ren felt a bit better as his entourage fawned up to him for a bit, but he didnât lose his rationality because of this.
He was well aware that if he truly met this cocky secular disciple in battle, he may not have the greatest shot of winning.
This fellowâs strength was already at a throne level. Otherwise, with Guo Renâs personality, he wouldâve never personally recruited someone.
It was because he wasnât confident in defeating Jiang Chen that heâd thought of recruiting the latter by using his identity as the first seed and the Purple Sun Sectâs reputation to bring Jiang Chen under control.
It was a pity that with all of his scheming, he hadnât known that the person he wanted to recruit hated the Purple Sun Sect to the point of that he would not even share a bed pan with them!
âHumph, cocky secular disciples are like those who suddenly come into great wealth. He can enjoy momentary glory that he has right now but it wonât last long. Even if he makes it to the earth spirit quadrant, there are geniuses aplenty there and there will naturally be someone who will torture and step on him. How dare a mere mundane ant disdain my sect?! Heâs courting death!â
Guo Ren bit off his words as he waved his hand and left with his group. He was already planning on how to move against this arrogant prick.
He absolutely didnât want someone challenging his position of first seed in the mystic quadrant.
On their way back to the residence, Dan Fei smiled, âBrother Boulder, was my response too much just now?â
âToo much? I rather feel that you werenât savage enough.â Jiang Chen laughed.
âHeh heh, so I was not savage enough? Then if that fellow bothers us again, Iâll be even more vicious.â
Jiang Chen asked, âArenât you afraid of offending the Purple Sun Sect?â
Dan Fei chuckled, âYour genius outstrips my talents and you have a far greater potential. Since youâre not afraid, what I should be afraid of? Besides, the Purple Sun Sect isnât my top choice.â
Jiang Chen grew curious, âThen what is your first choice?â
Dan Fei was stumped by this question as she became lost in thought, âWhat is my choice?â
She actually had long since come to an answer to this question. She was here not for the four sects as she would always be Ye Chonglouâs disciple.
She was here only because of one decision. She wanted to follow Jiang Chen and witness his rise.
However, how could she possibly voice her thoughts right now?
She laughed lightly after a long while, âAll will right itself when the moment comes. Iâm rather curious, what is your first choice?â
Jiang Chen paused and said openly, âIf I am to speak of my first choice, that would be the Precious Tree Sect. However, Iâve never spoken of this with anyone. I feel that weâve hit it off, so I donât mind telling you.â
Dan Fei started and thought, the Precious Tree Sect alright.
They pushed opened the door to their residence to discover that none of the other sect disciples had returned. It looked like they were purposefully avoiding Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen had enjoyed the limelight greatly in todayâs battles and he had been undefeated. These sect disciples were naturally afraid of running into Jiang Chen.
Particularly Cheng Lan, with the condition of his older cousin being unknown after his beating, he had no desire to come back and see Jiang Chen.
What could he do even if he came back anyways? Even his cousin hadnât been able to fight Jiang Chen, would he be able to exact any revenge with his abilities?
Dan Fei smiled, âThese fellows look like theyâve been scared out of their wits. Itâs best if they donât come back, things will be quieter for us anyways.â
Jiang Chen didnât care either way if these fellows came back or not. He practiced the Boulderâs Heart and could tune out the world around him. He had no fear of being disturbed by them.
He pushed open the door to return to his room and saw that Dan Fei was dithering over whether or not to enter. He laughed, âWhat are you hemming and hawing around about? Are you afraid that Iâll beat you?â
Dan Fei chuckled, âI got scared by your order to leave yesterday.â
Jiang Chen couldnât help laugh as he thought of yesterdayâs happenings. Candidate number two had entered his room then and had been swept out the door with âyour room isnât this oneâ.
Come to think of it, it was rather weird. After having interacted with each other for a day, Jiang Chen felt much more kindly towards this candidate number two. He somehow felt that they were already quite familiar with each other.
Perhaps itâs because candidate number twoâs actions were up my alley?
This was indeed the case when he thought about it. When theyâd bumped into Cheng Zhenâs provocation at the Arena, candidate number two hadnât withdrawn, but had chosen instead to place himself in Jiang Chenâs camp.
When heâd won in the ring, this fellow had ignored the looks of those around him and publicly cheered and applauded.
When Guo Ren had come to throw his weight around, he hadnât submitted to the Purple Sun Sectâs despotic power and had chosen to side with Jiang Chen instead.
This kind of accord had resulted in Jiang Chenâs basic acceptance of this person.
When Dan Fei saw that Jiang Chen hadnât sent her on her way, she knew that her new character had won Jiang Chenâs acceptance. She was also gratified by this.
In that moment, she rather felt that this new identity was quite interesting. She could say many and do many of things that she couldnât usually.
âBrother Boulder, to be honest, the Purple Sun Sect may truly be most with your martial dao potential. Even though the Precious True Sect is good, it is still far inferior to the Purple Sun Sect in terms of martial dao heritage.â Dan Fei brought up this topic.
Jiang Chen chuckled, âThe gain or loss of a day or night matters not on the path of martial dao. I have my reasons for ranking the Precious Tree Sect first.â
âWhat reason?â Dan Fei purposefully laughed with a light tone. âIâve heard that the Purple Sun Sect has taken in a new genius disciple whoâs a stunning beauty, they call her Long Juxue or something. She has an innate constitution and apparently all the disciples of the four great sects are striving their utmost to become her cultivation partner. With your talents, you would be in a favored position if you joined the Purple Sun Sect.â
Dan Fei purposefully spoke thus and laughed herself as well.
Jiang Chen started and shot a look as sharp as a blade towards Dan Fei. Has this fellow guessed my identity in his sudden mention of Long Juxue?
However, upon closer sensing, he couldnât feel any malicious intent. He smiled wryly inwardly at his suspicions.
âBrother Boulder, are you mad?â Dan Fei couldnât help but ask when she saw Jiang Chen sweep a glance over herself but didnât say anything.
Jiang Chen said lightly, âBrother Xiao Fei, you shouldâve played along with that Guo Ren just now if youâre interested in Long Juxue. Now that youâve thoroughly offended the Purple Sun Sect, youâve also blocked your own path in pursuing Long Juxue.â
âHeh heh, I have a clear estimation of myself and donât have that kind of ambition. Not to mention that Long Juxue has a cluster of admirers around her. It may not be a good thing for whoever eventually ends up with her, wouldnât you say so, brother Boulder?â
Jiang Chen was noncommittal. He truly wasnât that interested in the topic of long Juxue.
âBrother Boulder, can I ask you a question?â Dan Fei gathered up her courage to ask.
âWhat is it?â Jiang Chen felt it slightly odd and felt that Xiao Fei was likely someone wet behind the ears as he would talk about these matters in a very lively fashion. It was apparent that his temperament wasnât mature enough.
However, Jiang Chenâs mental defenses relaxed slightly when he saw that the other was like a child.
âI wanted to ask that since brother Boulder has such stunning potential, do you... do you have someone that you care for, ever since youâve embarked on your path of cultivation?â Dan Fei was blushing furiously behind the mask as she asked this question.
If it hadnât been for the mask, her expression would be the epitome of shyness right now.
She had gathered up all her courage and used the dual cover of the mask and her identity to ask this question. She only felt completely drained of strength after speaking and could barely keep herself upright.