Chapter 1969 - 1967: If I Had Known This, Why Bother at the Beginning
The Sect Leader Simon Bailey was evidently excited about Gabriella Graham obtaining the eligibility certificate. However, deep inside, he harbored intense worries. With the arrival of experts from the Flame Star Region, he feared that his sect might not even be able to retain a single certificate.
Driven by these concerns, when he learnt that Gabriella Graham had gained Peter Brown’s trust, and that Peter Brown was even willing to trade fifteen Roaring Sky Thunders to help Gabriella secure a certificate, he felt reassured that there would be at least one person from the sect entering the academy. Having someone like Gabriella, a beauty, enter the academy would undoubtedly bring tremendous benefits to the sect.
"Sect Leader, can Peter Brown really make it to the academy?" someone asked doubtfully.
Simon Bailey replied, "It’s hard to say for sure, but, if anyone from our sect has a chance to get into the academy, Peter Brown is a likely candidate. Having a good relationship with him would definitely be of great benefit to our sect."
Everyone there was discussing Gabriella Graham’s situation, even Alice Thompson’s master enviously said to a woman, "Susan, I didn’t expect your disciple to have such an opportunity. With Peter’s Roaring Sky Thunders, I believe they can even force their way into the academy."
Gabriella’s master, smiling, said: "This child is fortunate, I hadn’t anticipated this either, but now that she’s secured her certificate, I’m also delighted."
Seeing her proud demeanor, everyone secretly sighed in their hearts. If Gabriella indeed entered the academy, it would bring great benefits to her master too, a classic case of the student lifting the master’s status, truly a cause for celebration.
At this time, Simon Bailey said to everyone, "Folks, all sects now need Roaring Sky Thunders. Our faction will trade eligibility certificates this time. We have two, and I’ll offer mine first for the exchange. Other sects will use some of their cultivation resources to trade with us. Once we’ve obtained another certificate, I’ll arrange for another one."
Everyone agreed to this, but when they thought about the sect having one less certificate now, making their chances even slimmer, a universal sigh was heard, regretting that the sect had to assist Gabriella.