Mo Hua was still somewhat uncomfortable being called "Junior Brother" by a group of fellow disciples, some about the same age, others one or two years older, and some who at least appeared quite a bit older than himself.
These disciples called him "Junior Brother" awkwardly, as though they were ashamed, in hushed voices like mosquitoes, for fear of being overheard.
But this was Elder Master Xun's intent.
Elder Master Xun, a man of great virtue and esteem, had words that even some of the True Transmission Elders of the Inner Gate dared not lightly disobey.
Let alone these newly admitted Outer Gate disciples.
However, familiarity came with repetition.
After calling him that enough times, they got used to it.
The more they said it, the more fluent they became.
But some, deep down, were still resentful.
Occasionally, "thorns" would find an excuse to "challenge" Mo Hua.
