436 Poaching (2/2)

”Those who feel uncertain about their chances, you're in luck. There's still time for you to retreat before the Smelting Trial begins. If you decided to back out now, no one will blame you for it.”

”There's no reason to regret either. Just because you couldn't become disciples of the Ancient Elysium Sect doesn't mean that you've nowhere else to go. Those who doesn't want to risk their lives, you may step forward. You can then decided whether you want to join the Twin Star Academy or not.”

”If you decided to join us, then you don't have to worry about taking a separate trial. You will immediately be considered as a disciple. We will give you your things and you can move in as soon as you can.”

”As for those who doesn't want to join has nothing to worry about as well. If you have some other sects in mind, feel free to tell us, we will help you in the best way that we can.”

”I am only making this offer once. When we step out of this hall, then the deal is over. I'll give you ten minutes to decide. Time starts now.” Elder Abe then sat down and closed his eyes, leaving the surprised participants to digest the information he gave just now.

A strange atmosphere then descended on the surroundings. Some people started fidgeting and some were feeling anxious. From the looks of these people, they were seriously reconsidering the offer that Elder Abe told them earlier.

Jason was wearing a strange smile on his face, he then sent a voice transmission to Raven saying:

'Shameless. This Twin Star Academy is acting very shameless right now. Hey! You think that those from the Ancient Elysium Sect knows about this?'

'I think they do.' Raven replied, 'They were the ones who wants to recruit disciples in the first place so I think it's reasonable for them to monitor what's happening here.'

'That means they aren't bothered by this shameless act of poaching disciples by the Twin Star Academy. As expected of a powerhouse, such bearing could only displayed by them, unlike these people.' Jason snorted as he sent another voice transmission.

A wry smile appeared on Raven's face as he replied: 'You are aware that some people might have the ability to hear voice transmissions of others, right?'

Jason was momentarily shocked by what Raven said just now, panic appeared on his face as he started looking around him to search if someone's glaring at him or something. In the end, he didn't manage to find any but still his nervousness didn't appear.

He then gave Raven a glare as he sent another voice transmission:

'Stop scaring me like that! And next time, warn me!'

'The hell's your problem? Why are you blaming me? You were the one who's acting all high and mighty, I only reminded you out of the kindness of my heart and you're blaming me? Screw you, dude.'

'Shut up! You're making me even more nervous!' Jason sent back, his tone sounding a bit uncertain.

Their conversation was the interrupted with a sudden movement around them. Almost all heads turned at the same time when someone stepped forward.

Elder Abe opened his eyes and looked kindly at the one who stepped forward. The old man nodded to him, acknowledging his decision. He then turned towards the rest and asked:

”Anyone else?”

This even caused more people to feel even more conflicted. Some gritted their teeth, some were scratching their heads in frustration. Meanwhile, there are also some who let out sighs of defeat and dejectedly stepped forward.

The number of those who forfeited amounted to five people. Time passed some more and five more people joined them, causing their total numbers to amount to ten and leaving only 40 people to attempt the smelting trial.

”Alright! Times up. Those of you who were brave enough to remain and challenge the smelting trial, follow me, I'll take you to where the trial will take place. For those who chose let go of their chance, don't worry, my words naturally carries weight. Follow these disciples and tell them whether you want to join our academy or receive some recommendations.”

As soon as Elder Abe finished saying this, the turned around and started exiting the building along with the remaining participants who were preparing themselves to experience the dangers of this Smelting Trial.