Chapter 80 Desires Were Like the Ocean, Hard to Tame (1/2)

”As a disciple of the headmaster, you represent the pride of Qing Xuan. If you can't even get the fundamentals right, maybe it's best for you to leave,” the man in white responded. No matter how you look at it, he was making fun of Lu Shouyi.

He was a prince of an overseas island three thousand miles away from Qing Xuan. He was accepted to the school recently but have shown tremendous progress with his training. Although he was taken in by a senior teacher, he was not pleased by it because Lu Shouyi was accepted as a disciple personally by the headmaster.

The headmaster Zhang Ruoxu was not just a true case of a living immortal, he was also one of the best cultivators in the universe. What did Lu Shouyi do to deserve to be the headmaster's direct disciple?

Furthermore, with his talent and wisdom, the inheritance of Qing Xuan's headmaster's position might not be given to him.

Shen Lian laughed and said, ”If you think Brother Lu does not deserve to be the headmaster's disciple, you can go and talk to the headmaster. Tell him that he was blind for pinking Brother Lu and not you.”

The man in white was not angry but instead calmly replied, ”In Qing Xuan, be it the upper house or lower house, no one around my age could outdo me. I'm sure the headmaster had his considerations while I too have my dissatisfaction.”

Shen Lian responded. ”Have you been accepted as an apprentice?”

The man in white's expression changed.

Shen Lian lightly smiled and replied. ”Judging from your reaction, you've probably been accepted as an apprentice. If I am your master, I would have chased you out.”

”I didn't say that my master is not good. I am just not satisfied with Brother Lu. If he had the guts, let's make a bet. There will be a Dao examination one year later. Let's see who did better with the rankings,” The man in white first explained and then set up a bet.

Lu Shouyi replied. ”I accept your challenge. If I lose, it would be disgraceful for me to continue being the headmaster's direct disciple. But if you were defeated, you will have to apologize to me.”

”Of course I will. I am Zhao Siming, please remember that name,” the man in white laughed and left.

The moonlight stood still in solitary. Lu Shouyi punched the door of the courtyard, making a crackling sound.

”Brother Lu, I thought you'd fight him just now,” Shen Lian laughed.

”I've memorized the rules and regulations of the discipline hall. We're not allowed to fight in between ourselves unless under special circumstances,” Lu Shouyi replied righteously.

”Is it so hard for you to admit that you're not better than him? Actually, if you've asked, I would help you. As long as I don't strike him too hard, I'll probably get away with just a small punishment,” Shen Lian replied with a serious tone.

As long as there were people, there would be fights. The rules and regulations of the school were not able to resolve conflicts between disciples. Back then, Chen Jianmei too took matters into his own hands. As long as you handle appropriately, the celestials would not be so calculative over petty matters as such.

The rules and regulations were not to oppress but to educate people to know their limits and take action appropriately.

Lu Shouyi laughed out loud. He did not expect Shen Lian to have such a humorous side of him.

After he was done laughing, Shen Lian continued, ”Brother Lu, this is just my two cents. We should go at our own pace when it comes to practice and cultivation. Nothing good will come up from forcing yourself because of other people's judgment. It might bring you tiny victories but it will only do more harm than good in the long run.”

”I understand that too but I was too caught up in my anger and I couldn't resolve it.” Lu Shouyi shook his head. If he did not know know of such things, Zhang Ruoxu would not pick him even if he had the purest soul.

Shen Lian was at a loss of words. Part of the reason why he managed to achieve his accomplishments was that of his naturally calm and composed personality, which were vital Daoism values. Besides, his Mastery of Senses training too played a huge role in his success.

Many people in this universe had clear goals, but how many of them were not lost in transition?