Chapter 4
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nOffending a Female Student
nWhen faced with Zhou Yun’s question, a look of disdain appeared on their faces. They were too lazy to answer him.
nThey were cultivators at the fourth or the fifth layer of Qi cultivation.
nNaturally, the outer sect disciple assessment posed no difficulty to them at all.
nAs for Zhou Yun, he had not made any progress even after cultivating for a year.
nHe was destined to be expelled from the sect.
nThey were not from the same world, so they naturally did not want to answer Zhou Yun’s question.
nQin Xiu observed their expressions and felt very satisfied.
nIn the past, Zhou Yun had attracted the attention of the female students in class because of his handsome face and extraordinary temperament.
nOn top of that, he was the most hardworking student in his batch.
nEven the instructor at the time praised him repeatedly.
nAt that time, he had also been overshadowed by Zhou Yun.
nWhenever Qin Xiu recalled this, the fire of jealousy in his heart immediately flared out.
nNow, when he saw Zhou Yun, who was still worried about the outer sect disciple assessment, he couldn’t help but feel a burst of pleasure!
nHe couldn’t hide the gloating in his heart.
nIt was really difficult for other people to take Zhou Yun seriously.
nEven Jiang Qian, the only female student among them, had a complicated expression on her face when she saw Zhou Yun.
nShe was still attracted to him when she saw his face.
nHowever, she quickly regained her senses and no longer stared at him in a daze.
nThey were destined to be people from two different worlds.
nIt was impossible for them to interact anymore.
nZhou Yun’s temperament was indisputable.
nIn the past, all the female students, including herself, had secretly developed feelings for him.
nThey fantasized about becoming cultivation companions with Zhou Yun in the future.
nHowever, the current Zhou Yun had long lost his charm due to reality.
nEven though his face was still as attractive as ever, he was no longer as eye-catching as before.
nNo matter how brilliant Zhou Yun had been, he could not withstand the test of time.
nCultivation was all about talent, not just tenacity.
nIt certainly did not depend on his good looks.
n“Old classmate, there’s less than a month before the outer sect disciple assessment . How’s your cultivation progressing?”
nQin Xiu revealed a look of concern as he popped the question, as though he really cared for Zhou Yun.
nUpon hearing Qin Xiu’s words, Zhou Yun immediately understood the purpose of their visit.
nThey were here to mock him and make fun of him.
nPerhaps it was because he had been in the limelight last year, which made his old classmates jealous.
nIn the past year, he had been stuck at the first layer of Qi cultivation because his training had not been progressing smoothly.
nThere were often people who came over to laugh at him.
nHe was already used to it.
nNow that Spirit Valley had decided to lay off some cultivators, his old classmates would naturally come over to laugh at him.
nIn their eyes, he would be expelled from the sect next month and become a mortal.
nIf they didn’t come and mock him now, they might not have the chance to do so again.
nIf it was any other time, Zhou Yun might have entertained them. However, he was currently worried about the matter of cultivation resources and did not have the time to talk nonsense with them.
nHe said, “My cultivation is progressing well. You don’t need to worry about me. If there’s nothing else, please be on your way!”
nAfter hearing Zhou Yun’s words, Qin Xiu’s lackeys immediately lashed out in anger.
n“We’re just concerned about you. What’s with your attitude?”
n“The sect will be laying off some cultivators after this assessment. Aren’t you worried?”
nIn their eyes, Zhou Yun did not know what was good for him.
nQin Xiu was an inner sect disciple.
nMoreover, he had reached the great perfection of Qi cultivation.
nZhou Yun was a nobody at the first layer of Qi cultivation, and he was about to be expelled from the sect.
nPeople like him were not even qualified to talk to inner sect disciples.
nQin Xiu was speaking to him as his old classmate and he actually talked to Qin Xiu with such a tone?
nIf any other cultivator at the first layer of Qi cultivation dared to speak to experts at the great perfection of Qi cultivation like this, they would probably be killed with a single palm strike!
nThey condemned Zhou Yun.
nLooking at his lackeys desperately licking his boots, Qin Xiu smiled in satisfaction and continued, “I heard that the sect will lay off some cultivators after the assessment. Are you confident that you will not be expelled?”
nSeeing that Zhou Yun didn’t respond, Qin Xiu quickly added, “If you really can’t pass the assessment, you can come over to my side. I’ll arrange a cleaning job for you. It’s easy and comfortable, and you don’t have to take the assessment. How about it?”
nQin Xiu’s expression of concern was very on point. If one didn’t catch his mocking tone, they would really think that he was looking out for Zhou Yun.
nZhou Yun lamented internally, “Does he have to go to such ends to prove his existence? In any case, he’s an expert who’s about to reach the foundation establishment stage, and this is all there is to him?”
nZhou Yun didn’t say anything, but he was secretly looking down on Qin Xiu in disdain.
nAs soon as Qin Xiu finished speaking, the others quickly echoed.
n“That’s right, Zhou Yun. Qin Xiu is an inner sect disciple. If you follow him, you won’t have to take the assessment!”
n“Yeah, you’re just going over to Qin Xiu’s place to avoid the assessment. Qin Xiu won’t actually make you do the cleaning.”
n“Of course. Besides, there’s nothing much to clean in our sect.”
n“If you follow Qin Xiu, you might even be able to improve your own cultivation stage!”
n“Others don’t even have the opportunity to be the servants of an inner sect disciple!”
nZhou Yun was speechless as he looked at the few people who were chattering.
nThe helplessness he felt could not be greater.
nThis was the first time he had seen someone so persistent in mocking him.
nHe wondered how big a grudge they had against him.
nSeeing that Zhou Yun was silent, the discussion became even more lively. One of them even gestured profusely as he spoke.
nThey had already planned out Zhou Yun’s entire life.
nIf a passerby saw this, they would think that a lunatic had escaped from an asylum.
nZhou Yun picked up the teacup and took a sip. He was speechless as he looked at the people who were trying hard to persuade him to accept Qin Xiu’s offer.
nHe remained unmoved.
nThe lackeys also felt a little embarrassed.
nThey had been trying so hard to persuade him, yet he was still drinking tea?
nWasn’t he worried that he would be kicked out of the sect because he didn’t pass the assessment?
nDid he not know the consequences of leaving the sect?
nDidn’t he know how the great forces that relied on the spiritual spring disappeared?
nAfter immortals left the land of spiritual Qi, their cultivation stages would decline.
nZhou Yun seemed ungrateful to them.
nThey had clearly given him a chance, but he did not cherish it.
nWas it worth it just for a moment’s face?
nIn their opinion, Zhou Yun was just being stubborn.
nQin Xiu pretended to sigh in pity.
nThe others felt the urge to mock him more.
nJust then, Jiang Qian couldn’t help but say, “We’re all in the same cohort. We don’t want to see you being driven out of the sect. Isn’t it better to clean up for your senior brother than to be driven out?”
nShe looked at the person she used to love deeply and felt a little resentful that he had not lived up to her expectations.
n“Zhou Yun, think carefully.”
nJiang Qian, who had been silently standing at the side, felt compelled to speak up.
nZhou Yun turned to look at her.
nHe stared at Jiang Qian for a long time until her cheeks turned red. Then, he turned his head away.
nHe thought to himself, “I don’t recall offending any female students, have I?”
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