831 Vendetta (1/2)

The elders in the hall were surprised. Even though the inner-sect disciples were qualified to be assigned to the elders for personal guidance, it was merely a qualification. In reality, only a few lucky inner-sect disciples could get a master. There were many inner-sect disciples in the sect, but there were only a few dozen elders around. Naturally, not everyone could get a master. Moreover, some elders were not willing to guide disciples at all.

The Sect Grand Elder had asked the elders this question in public, so he obviously wanted to help Su Wan'er. Since the Sect Grand Elder had asked so publicly, someone would have to reply to him. Otherwise, they would not be showing respect to the Sect Grand Elder.

There were quite a few elders around, yet all of them fell silent at that moment. If she was a talented disciple, it would not be a problem for the elders to recruit her as a disciple and take her under their wing. However, Su Wan'er was merely a low-class outer-sect disciple. Nobody knew whether she was talented or not. Besides, outer-sect disciples usually had low cultivation, and their masters would need to start training them from scratch. Therefore, few elders were willing to accept people like this as their disciple.

However, since the Sect Grand Elder had raised the question in public, surely someone would need to take her as a disciple. Otherwise, they would be offending the Sect Grand Elder.

”Sect Grand Elder, since Su Wan'er has become an inner-sect disciple, I will take her as my disciple,” a beautiful middle-aged woman said as she stepped forward.

As she looked at Su Wan'er, the beautiful middle-aged woman's smiled. The woman was dressed in a fine outfit and was adorned with jewelry. In between her brows was a glint of malice which could not be concealed. She did not look amiable.

As Wan'er saw the beautiful middle-aged woman step forward, her face instantly turned pale. Panic filled her eyes, as though she had seen a ferocious beast.

The surrounding elders were stunned when they saw who had offered to take Wan'er as a disciple. The next moment, they seemed to have recalled something and began to smile as they understood what was going on. Their smiles hid a profound meaning.

However, Sect Grand Elder Wang He frowned slightly and glanced at Wan'er. Then, he calmly asked, ”Other than Elder Fu, is there any other elder who wants to take Su Wan'er as their disciple?”

”Sect Grand Elder, as you can see, I am the only female elder here. It will be inconvenient for other elders to take Wan'er as their disciple. Besides, they are usually busy with sect affairs and most of them have disciples already. So, it will most likely be inappropriate for them to accept Su Wan'er,” the beautiful middle-aged woman said with a smile. As she spoke, she gave the surrounding elders a glance.

When the elders saw her gaze, they fell silent one by one. Everyone was clear of Elder Fu's intention. If they spoke up now and fought over Su Wan'er with her, they would offend her. Moreover, it was true that they were reluctant to accept Su Wan'er, an outer-sect disciple, as their disciple.

”Sect Grand Elder, it is unsuitable for Elder Fu to take Wan'er as her disciple. I have been focusing all my energy on cultivating, and I do not have any disciple under me at the moment. I am willing to take Wan'er as my disciple.” A voice suddenly sounded from outside, and a person entered the hall. It was a middle-aged woman, whose attire was practical and less fancy than that of Elder Fu.

The moment this person entered the hall, she glanced coldly at Elder Fu.

”Elder Mei Yixuan, I was the first to say that I would take Su Wan'er as my disciple. Could it be that you are trying to take a disciple from me?” Elder Fu's expression turned cold the moment she saw this middle-aged woman.

”Fu Yu, don't go overboard. Everyone knows what happened in the past. Wan'er is just a kid. Are you going to make her life difficult too?” Mei Yixuan confronted her coldly.

When Mei Yixuan made her appearance in the hall, all the elders looked at each other in dismay. They all decided to keep silent, distancing themselves from this matter. Nobody was willing to draw trouble upon themselves.

Wan'er was pale and didn't dare to look at Fu Yu at all. She stood in the hall, trembling.

Upon hearing Mei Yixuan's words, the facial expressions of the elders in the hall changed slightly. Even though all of them knew what had happened, few of them dared to talk about it in public.

”Mei Yixuan, are you seeking death?” Fu Yu stared at Mei Yixuan grimly. Mei Yixuan was actually daring to threaten an elder! She was completely audacious.

”Sect Grand Elder, in my opinion, recruiting a disciple is a matter that involves two parties. We should ask Wan'er's opinion about it. Since both Fu Yu and I are willing to take Wan'er as our disciple, it's up to her to choose who she wants,” Mei Yixuan said to Sect Grand Elder Wang He, who was sitting at the head seat. She ignored Fu Yu completely.

”Su Wan'er, whom do you choose as your master?” Wang He looked at Su Wan'er.

”Wan'er hopes that I can have Elder Mei Yixuan as my master,” Wan'er answered quickly, out of fear that Sect Grand Elder might assign Fu Yu as her master.

”Hmm. Since you said so, then…” Wang He nodded.

”Sect Grand Elder, please think carefully before you decide. Mei Yixuan is not qualified to fight with me.” Fu Yu interrupted Sect Grand Elder's sentence. Her tone was indifferent.

Wang He's face turned cold. Expressionlessly, he said, ”This matter has been decided and does not require any further discussion. An inner-sect disciple has the power to choose their master. From now on, Su Wan'er will be a disciple under Mei Yixuan.”

”The Sect Grand Elder is wise indeed,” Mei Yixuan said while bowing. The Sect Grand Elder was clearly helping Wan'er.

The other elders in the hall remained silent as though they were mummies. They did not join in the argument.

”This makes no sense! Very well then. It seems like many of you are still unclear of who runs the Five Tigers Sect now. Wang He, just you wait.” Fu Yu coldly snorted and left promptly. She had actually threatened the Sect Grand Elder in front of everyone.