A man in his white robe stood on a high platform, looking down at his disciples as he gave a speech. His lectures included everything from tiny things like daily activities to big things like stuff about their cultivation.
It was already a tradition to Jianyu Sect. A month before the spring festival, there would be a lecture session of different masters every three days. And yep, today was day one of this legendary tradition.
During this period, elders talked about every minor and major things that had occurred to their sect in the whole year. And not to hinder their morning classes, all senior and junior, outer and inner disciples had to get up two hours earlier than usual.
Just look at those pathetic expressions of his disciples. It was so obvious that they were struggling to keep their poor eyes wide and open. Never mind. He would let it slide for today. After all, this was only day one and their sleeping hours were reduced all of a sudden just for this session.
"So, remember, don't be disheartened and let your fear defeat you. In the next month, there would be another test. It was something related to illusions. And there, everyone must confront their very nightmare..... "
Being a disciple of Jianyu Sect was indeed no easy thing. Every month was full of trials and examinations. Not to mention, sometimes there were surprised tests popping out in between. Most of the disciples would be heaving a sigh inwardly by now.
If one was to point out what was the most common thing in Jianyu Sect, then it would be no other than challenging and eventful days. Encountering abnormal events had become the most normal thing in Jianyu.
"The level of difficulty will differ according to your own inner demons. But no need to be discouraged. Just look at this master as your epitome. There's nothing in this world that can fear me. Well, except for my wife, of course. "
Immortal Wang said in a serious tone which attracted many suppressed laughters from his disciples.
Now the original boring atmosphere had turned into a little more lively one. That's more like it. It would be really irritating if they kept listening to his lecture with those dreamy eyes.
And among these disciples, his son was on top of the list to get beaten up. He glanced over Wang Li Jie who was covering his mouth with one hand with his eyes almost closed. What could it be other than yawning?
"Li Jie "
Wang Li Jie tilted his head lightly as he heard someone called his name in a muffled voice, not forgetting to make it unnoticeable in the process. No one knew better than himself how sharp his father's eyesight was. And being cautious was never wrong. Especially, his first three days here had already ended up in his list of the most miserable days. He didn't want this fourth day also got into that list again.
"Li Jie, don't look behind. Just stay still. "
Ah... he knew who it was now....Huang Guiren, his chatterbox buddy.
Just as social distancing is required in 2021 due to that damn coronavirus, these disciples here also needed to maintain a proper distance between them not to get infected by talkative virus.
That was to say all disciples here were to stand in an arrangement with a distance of one metre between them. But apparently, this technique was proved to be useless because, in next to no time, these buddies were going to hold a reunion party just right here....by stealthily forming their secret chat group.
Wang Li Jie didn't need to turn around and look at him in the face to know how his buddy was talking right now. This buddy was a pro in ventriloquism which he learned enthusiastically and especially just to annoy his masters.
"Why don't you inform me first that you're coming so soon? "
"How I wish I knew that beforehand too. "
Wang Li Jie was not an expert like Huang Guiren. But he'd got some experiences. So that sentence before was said whilst lowering his head and pretending to cough. His voice was extremely quiet and muffled. But as old buddies as they were, these two were already experienced and could easily decipher each other's words.
"Of course, how would he tell you? That day, his father personally summoned and welcomed him with his legendary whip. "
Like this, another member also joined them. Guess who? It was no other than the old crush of Zhao Xiuying, Li Qing. He was not someone who could be very talkative at normal times. But he just couldn't stand this anymore. His legs had gone numb by standing in one place. It was already an hour but his master's speech didn't seem to be coming to an end so soon.
He was in urgent need to distract himself. And joining their secret chat group seemed to be a not-so-bad option, too. But don't take it wrong. Even if he wanted to distract himself, this aloof young master of Li family wouldn't chat with no ordinary friends.Only with these two annoying buddies of his, would he be like this.
Wang Li Jie, the spoiled and pampered child of their master's beloved wife, got punished? This genius pal of his was disciplined that miserably by their master?!
"Pfttt... "
Huang Guiren couldn't take it anymore and let out that short laughter, attracting many gazes from other disciples around him. Master Wu who was standing at a not-so-far distance glowered at Huang Guiren, silently gesturing him to walk out.
"Ah... I knew it. I knew that I can't finish this section without any punishment. "
Huang Guiren shook his head and said, still quietly laughing as he walked towards master Wu. And just at that moment, Li Qing also raised his hand and admitted.
"Master, I also speak with him just now. "
The exasperated master Wu eyed Li Qing before realizing he'd got a tail behind. Following Li Qing was no other than Wang Li Jie, that talented son of immortal Wang. These kids..... admitting their faults like this. With what kinds of things are their silly brains filled? Is it that fun to get punished?
In fact, it was not that these three were some kind of weirdos who found joy in serving their punishment. It was just that these energetic kids couldn't stay still and listen to this long and boring speech properly. Instead, they would rather get disciplined and serve some punishment.
Master Wu shook his head a bit and looked at Wang Li Jie with "this kid can't be saved anymore" gaze. But Wang Li Jie simply responded the elder with a grin and said. "Long time no see, uncle Wu, " acting as though he didn't notice his scolding look at all.
Out of no where, his head was hit by master Wu's fan followed by his stern voice. "You naughty kid. "
Again, the youth replied with that very same grin on his face. "Hahaha, yes uncle. I'm as naughty as always. "
Master Wu looked at the three disobedient disciples in front of him. They seemed to not care whatever they were made to do. Very happy to get punished, huh? Okay, then...
Master Wu smirked and commanded something which made these kid's faces sink immediately.
"Go clean up the sect's infirmary. "