2 First Disciple (1/2)

Chen Wentian was excited at his great idea and decided to visit the closest town. It was around lunch time in the town and the streets were bustling. They were shopping and haggling and eating tasty street food. Chen Wentian displayed his immortal power and left a streak of blue fire behind him as he flew down to the town square, attracting a lot of attention.

”Look!” ”Kyaa!” ”Its an immortal!” Many mortals in the streets screamed in excitement.

Although many have seen immortals, it was a rare occurrence. They all ran to the town square and quickly gathered around him. Chen Wentian looked towards the crowd in satisfaction and enhanced his voice as he began to speak.

”Citizens of Lin Town, please calm down. I am Immortal Blue Dragon, Chen Wentian!”

”Waahhhh!” ”He's so handsome!” ”He's so young!” ”That's amazing!”

Chen Wentian felt giddy and happy inside, it actually felt this good to be flattered! He enjoyed the applause and adulation a little more before he continued.

”I am going to create a new sect, and those that are destined and fortunate will become my first batch of disciples! Now, I will conduct an examination, anybody that wants to pursue the road to immortality can step forward.”

The square immediately exploded into excitement. Amazing! Seeking disciples! A once in a lifetime opportunity. There were many mortal cultivators that were stuck at some level or other. What they lacked was not enthusiasm or dedication but a teacher to lead them in the ways of Dao.

There was immediately a large amount of pushing and shoving as people tried to crowd around Chen Wentian. He looked a pompous looking fellow and cupped his fist, ”Town Mayer, I request you form them into orderly lines. My test is quick, everybody will have a chance!”

”Sir Immortal, I will accomplish it!” The town mayor said quickly as he directed his men to get the crowd in order. Some semblance of order gradually returned.

Meanwhile, a young maiden named Lin Qingcheng was out at the market shopping with her mother. She had just turned 16 this year. She was the only daughter of the town lord and the undisputed princess of the townsfolk. She started cultivating from a local sect and achieved some decent progress. Her mother thought that given a couple more years, she can find a good match for her daughter with some young master in the provincial city. That way, her husband could have opportunities to increase his rank.

Lin Qingcheng heard about the immortal seeking disciples just like everybody else and was excited, she grabbed her mother's hand and they also headed to the hubbub. By the time they got there, there was already a very long line that wrapped around the town square several times. Lin Qingcheng didn't see her father, the mayor so she got in line. Her mother meanwhile left to seek her mayor husband.

Chen Wentian sat on stage, screening each person one by one. He really only needed to glance at each person for 1 second to tell their age and cultivation level. He also took into factor their appearance. At first he was excited, but he quickly realized how stupid his idea for seeking disciples was. There were around a few thousand hopefuls in line, at this point it would take him a few hours! He sighed, slumping in his chair as he tried to make it go as fast as possible.

”Age thirty, 7th level Body Refinement, Fail!”

”Age thirty-five, 9th level Body Refinement, Fail!”

”Age twenty-eight, 5th level Body Refinement, Fail!”

”Age fourty-one, 10th level Body Refinement, Fail!”

This town truly was trashy, he hated himself even more. What kind of stupid idea did he have? Did this town not have a single talent?

”Age twenty, 2nd level Body Refinement, Fail!”