Chapter 287 Cao Shi (2/2)

Although Zhou Yuan was the champion the most recent peak selection ceremony, he was too new to the outer mountains and lacked experience. However, teacher Shen had not only gifted this newest disciple a gold Genesis cave dwelling, but was even doing his best to get a purple Genesis cave dwelling for the former. When such actions landed in the eyes of the other disciples, it was easy for feelings of unfairness to rise in their hearts.

Zhou Yuan silently nodded when he heard this.

Zhou Tai had nothing left to say, stepping onto a Genesis Qi cloud as he rose into the sky and swiftly disappeared into the distance.

Zhou Yuan remained standing on the spot, frowning slightly as he watched Zhou Tai leave.

He was naturally aware that teacher Shen’s actions would easily draw out feelings of jealousy and envy in the other disciples. The bottom line was that these disciples felt that he did not deserve such attention and treatment.

His eyes narrowed slightly. The reason he had come to the Cangxuan Sect was for the sake of growing stronger, and eventually earn the power to face king Wu. Since the purple Genesis cave dwelling would be very beneficial to him, he naturally also coveted it.

Hence, he did not intend to voluntarily give up just because other disciples felt it was unfair.

He had only tried to turn it down previously because he did not fully understand the situation, and did not wish to accept such kindness from others for no reason.

His eyes spun in thought. After some silence, he turned around and entered the cave dwelling.

He did not wish to comment on Zhou Tai telling him to keep a low profile, because he understood that trying to be low-key alone would not be of any use in this situation.

If anyone was unable to accept it, he would beat them till they did.

…

In a certain cave dwelling.

A dozen figures were seated here, unhappy voices sounding one after another.

“Teacher Shen is being way too unfair. Even if that snot-nose brat Zhou Yuan managed to win the peak selection ceremony, he’s only recently entered the inner mountains. To think that he would even be given a gold Genesis cave dwelling.”

“Agreed, that gold Genesis cave dwelling was clearly being eyed by senior brother Cao Shi, but has now ended up being taken away right under our noses.”

“Most importantly, from the looks of it, teacher Shen will likely send us out in the cave match a month later, but if we win? The purple Genesis cave dwelling will probably end up in Zhou Yuan’s hands.”

“On what basis should be enjoy such treatment? Just because he’s the champion? It’s not like we’ve never seen one before!”

“……”

The numerous disciples shared their grievances, releasing all of the unhappiness in their hearts.

Amongst the crowd was was a long-haired young man whose expression appeared exceptionally stormy. It was the disciple called Cao Shi.

He had been eyeing that gold Genesis cave dwelling for the longest time, and had been saving Genesis jade to trade for it. In the end, it had been so casually given to a new disciple by teacher Shen. How could he possibly

Cao Shi icily chuckled and said, “It will not be so easy for a mere new disciple to step on me.”

“What does senior brother Cao plan on doing?”

Cao Shi’s eyes narrowed as a faint smile appeared on his lips. “There are not many gold sash disciples amongst us who can still participate in the cave match. If nothing unexpected happens, I will likely be one of the choices.”

“I will gather some of the other senior brothers who also feel that teacher Shen is showering that brat with too much attention. When the time comes, we will propose that if we were to take part in the cave match, teacher must first agree that the purple Genesis cave dwelling will not be given to that snot-nose kid.”

These words immediately drew a series of approval from the group.

“Senior brother Cao is right. Zhou Yuan may have some talent, but he is ultimately only a new disciple. We must first make him understand his social standing. Before us, he’s only an inexperienced and new disciple!”

“That’s right!”

“……”

The sight of the crowd’s indignant appearances caused a smile to rise on Cao Shi’s face. He raised his cup and downed it in a single go, before lifting his head and peering into the distance as an icy smile flashed in his eyes.

“New kid, I will let you know that even if teacher Shen thinks highly of you, you still have to abide by the rules here!”

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