Chapter 20: Crossroad of Fate At 99%
His second choice was to become a servant disciple like Lao Jun, entering the outer court as a bottom feeder, relying on some meager resources to climb the cultivation ladder.
It was quite a rare position reserved for exceptional circumstances. Most of the time, the status was probationary too, leaving a future chance of being promoted to a regular outer court disciple.
"This choice allows us to keep an eye on you and protect you from disasters, and at the same time, you retain much of your freedom, unlike the regular disciples who must abide by strict rules.
"Your greatest advantage in this path is that you can leave our sect anytime you want, because a servant disciple will not be privy to any secrets of our sect, be it cultivation techniques, advanced teachings from the Elders, or valuable information."
Hearing Xuan Zi’s explanation, Han Xuan asked, "Will Xuanyuan Zhou have this opportunity if I take her original slot?"
Xuan Zi shook his head.
"This position is a little risky for young women. A servant disciple’s main duty is to serve a select number of regular disciples and Elders. Before I took over this sect, there were rumors that servant disciples were often abused.
"So I abolished the practice altogether. There hasn’t been a new servant disciple in Crimson Snow Sect in many years."
"...I see," Han Xuhan remarked stiffly. In his mind, he couldn’t help but curse at the cunning old fox.
If he hadn’t brought out Xuanyuan Zhou’s name, Xuan Zi would’ve probably skipped this major downside of the position! Who would willingly put themselves in a position where they’re likely to be abused?
"What’s the third choice?"