"Old Shi, you are formidable. You are destined for great things."
Everyone gave him a thumbs-up, suppressing their laughter, and cast meaningful glances at Shi Jian.
Shi Jian felt immensely embarrassed, his old face burning, and he almost lost control and exploded on the spot.
Gritting his teeth, he forced a smile, having already resolved that once his divine skills were perfected, he would chop everyone present into mincemeat and feed them to the dogs.
He had to silence them. If this embarrassing history got out, how would he ever show his face again?
As everyone took their seats, Sima Hongfeng laid out the matter, asking the three elders to discuss how to proceed.
"Let's accept her. That girl's godmother, Chi Qingying, is a quasi-Immortal Emperor. She's fiery and protective. We absolutely cannot afford to offend her."
Shi Jian was the first to speak, wanting to resolve the matter quickly and leave.
He felt extremely uneasy, as if these people around him were intentionally or unintentionally staring at his crotch, afraid he might reveal a flaw.
Another elder, Chen Cheng, stroked his goatee and agreed, "If Xia Wan'er can join our Void Sword Sect, then we will have a connection with the quasi-Immortal Emperor Chi Qingying, which will greatly benefit the sect."
Xia Wan'er was the woman who insisted on joining the Void Sword Sect. Her name sounded gentle and moving, but in reality, she was willful and spoiled.
The third elder, Wang Shouzheng, had thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a proper face filled with righteousness.
His voice was resonant and booming like a bell. He offered a different opinion: "What is Xia Wan'er's background? She is a renowned sword prodigy, meticulously nurtured by Chi Qingying since childhood, with a bright future. Why must she join our Void Sword Sect?"
Wang Shouzheng surveyed the surroundings. As his gaze passed over Ji Mo, a subtle glint flashed deep within his pupils. He continued, "Everyone knows Xia Wan'er's objective. She is undoubtedly after our Ancestor's sword intent. Accepting her is akin to inviting a wolf into the sheepfold. Moreover, I've heard that Chi Qingying once had a rumored affair with our Ancestor Kongxu, and they eventually fell out. Who knows if Xia Wan'er was sent by Chi Qingying for revenge?"
"What? Ancestor Kongxu had a rumored affair with Chi Qingying? Impossible! Didn't our Ancestor always abstain from women?"
The gossipy hearts of everyone were ignited, eager to know the inside story.
The main reason was the persistent rumors and slander from outsiders, suggesting that Immortal Kongxu's sexual orientation was unclear and that he might have had homosexual tendencies.
Sima Hongfeng turned to look at Ji Mo, his curiosity piqued, wanting to ask if there was any truth to it.
It was widely known that Chi Qingying extremely disliked men. Could it be that she was abandoned by Immortal Kongxu back then, suffered heartbreak, and eventually turned love into hatred, leading her to hate all men?
Wang Shouzheng continued to spill the beans: "It's rumored in the market that Chi Qingying is not Xia Wan'er's godmother, but her biological mother. And Chi Qingying has always been single, only rumored to have had an affair with our Ancestor. If Immortal Kongxu was indeed heartless and abandoned his wife and daughter back then, she would surely seek revenge on our Void Sword Sect."
Ji Mo pricked up his ears, intending to quietly listen to gossip. However, he suddenly noticed all eyes turning towards him, filled with curiosity.
Clearly, they all wanted to hear Ji Mo's explanation.
A hint of triumph flashed in Wang Shouzheng's pupils. He had deliberately said these things to target Ji Mo.
He absolutely did not believe that Ji Mo was the reincarnation of Immortal Kongxu.
At the same time, he harbored deep resentment towards Ji Mo and wanted to expose him as a fraud and expel him.
Originally, he was the top candidate for the position of the 250th Sect Master of the Void Sword Sect. However, due to a single sentence from Ji Mo, Er Lengzi had snatched the opportunity midway.
According to Wang Shouzheng's calculations, within a few years, he would be able to succeed Sima Hongfeng as the new sect master and gain complete control of the Void Sword Sect.
However, years of planning were about to be ruined by a single sentence from Ji Mo, which he could not tolerate.
"What is seen is real, what is heard is false. We should not believe or spread rumors. These market rumors sound very fake; only an idiot would believe them."
Ji Mo cleared his throat and responded thus.
Immortal Kongxu had been dead for tens of thousands of years. If he truly had posthumous children, they would have to be tens of thousands of years old. How could they be a young immortal maiden?
He did not want to get involved in Immortal Kongxu's mess and stated directly that such gossip should not be mentioned again.
Wang Shouzheng's face turned ashen. Ji Mo had clearly called him an idiot in public.
After deliberation, they ultimately decided to accept Xia Wan'er, as Ji Mo had reminded them that the Void Sword Sect had an imbalance of yang and yin, and it would be good to accept some female disciples to balance it out.
Xia Wan'er was brought in. She was a little beauty, with a delicate and charming face.
She wore a silver-white immortal dress, standing tall and graceful, like a blooming peony.
Er Lengzi's eyes immediately became fixated on her. He stared blankly at Xia Wan'er with his mouth agape, a stream of drool uncontrollably flowing down his chin.
"Xia Wan'er, our Void Sword Sect is willing to accept you as a disciple. You, along with the three elders, which master do you wish to pledge allegiance to?"
Sima Hongfeng spoke, his wrinkled old face creasing into a benevolent smile. He could not help but feel overjoyed, believing that Xia Wan'er was most likely to become his disciple.
The other three elders also presented their best demeanor, as any genius disciple was highly coveted.
"Hmph, you four useless old geezers, dare to harbor such delusions of taking me as your disciple? Shameless. I came for Ancestor Kongxu's sword techniques. Of all of you in the Void Sword Sect, only Ancestor Kongxu is qualified to be my master. I'll be magnanimous and acknowledge Ancestor Kongxu as my master."
Xia Wan'er was arrogant and disrespectful, looking down on everyone, completely disregarding Sima Hongfeng and the other three.
She had the confidence to do so. Given her talent, even an Immortal Emperor would vie to take her as a disciple if she wished to find a master.
Sima Hongfeng and the other three immediately turned grim, filled with indignation. It was one thing for Xia Wan'er to look down on them, but she even dared to aspire to be their ancestor.
"Anc... Mr. Ji, what do you think?"
Sima Hongfeng turned his gaze to Ji Mo, seeking his opinion.
With Xia Wan'er present, Sima Hongfeng found it inappropriate to address Ji Mo as Ancestor, as Immortal Kongxu had too many enemies, and it was best to keep his identity a secret.
Ji Mo frowned, finding Xia Wan'er's attitude unbearable. She was too impolite; he couldn't indulge her.
He said indifferently, "The Void Sword Sect does not accept mediocre talents. I see your aptitude is still lacking. You should go back and practice for a few years before returning."
"You... how dare you call me mediocre?"
Xia Wan'er pointed at Ji Mo, trembling with anger, her proud chest heaving violently.
If not for the good quality of her immortal dress, it might have burst open on the spot.
She had been called a prodigy since childhood, possessing astonishing cultivation talent, and was hailed as a once-in-a-millennium sword prodigy.
It was precisely because of her excellence that she was favored by Chi Qingying and taken as her goddaughter.
Now, someone dared to say her aptitude was lacking and that she was mediocre. She was almost bursting with rage.
"Good advice is unpleasant to the ear. Don't deny it. If you're unconvinced, I'll prove it right here."
Ji Mo pondered for a moment and tentatively said, "With no woman in your heart, your sword will naturally be divine!"
Xia Wan'er found it inexplicable. If you're going to prove it, what's the point of reciting a poem out of the blue?
Ji Mo shook his head in disappointment. As expected, not everyone could become a Wang Wanjian. He then said, "Riding the sword on the wind, soaring through heaven and earth."
However, Xia Wan'er remained bewildered, feeling that this pretty boy in front of her was clearly trying to fool her.
"Sima Hongfeng, what do you mean by letting your disciples humiliate me?"
Xia Wan'er's pretty face turned cold, and she threatened, "Believe it or not, I'll have my godmother deal with you and flatten your Void Sword Sect."
Sima Hongfeng remained silent. If the Ancestor was disciplining Xia Wan'er, it was not his place to intervene.
"Little girl, if your aptitude is not good, just admit it. What's the point of finding your parents? These two lines of poetry are not simple. Some people have comprehended astonishing sword techniques from them, while others have comprehended supreme sword arts. You heard them and had no reaction, which indicates you are not a genius."
Ji Mo explained the reason. In his eyes, only those like Wang Wanjian and Er Lengzi could be considered genuine cultivation geniuses. Da Feng Novel Network.
"Impossible, you're lying..."
Xia Wan'er simply didn't believe it. How could such a monstrous genius exist in the world? To comprehend the Dao just by hearing a line of poetry, how terrifying must their cultivation talent be?
Just as she was about to retort, she suddenly felt a chill down her spine, and an astonishing sword intent erupted behind her.
Xia Wan'er turned her head, her pupils instantly widening, her expression one of seeing a ghost in broad daylight.