Chapter 165: Chief Disciple of Huashan
Ouyang Ming stood up, eyes shining brighter than the full moon, looked at everyone, and announced:
“After three months of competition and two duels between the top ten talents of our sect, I am finally ready to choose the head disciple of Huashan. Well, I must say, I have never heard of such rapid development in the legends; even I cannot imagine its prospects. Congratulations, Lin Yi!”
He clapped his hands twice and several beautiful maidens bowed to Lin Yi at the waist and handed him purple robes with gold trim, a new sword, and a pair of black boots with gold patterns..
“Lin Yi, as a master disciple, you must always remember the five rules. First: do not betray the interests of Huashan at any price. Second: do not use power for evil, do not violate the rules of the sect. Third: think about how to unite families, brothers and sisters. Fourth: keep Huashan's reputation as your own. Fifth: in every decision you make, think about making your native sect better than it is..”
Ouyang Ming spoke loudly and seriously, his voice booming like thunder on the top of a mountain..
“I will always remember these laws, Master! Think about the present and future of Huashan, respect its past!” Lin Yi swore, striking his chest with his left hand and raising his sword with his right.
“Fine!" Ouyang Ming shouted. “I accept you as a student!”
The girls immediately helped Lin Yi change into the robe of the chief disciple and put on boots trimmed with gold..
He looked completely different in his new clothes. Still a teenager, but at the same time an adult and responsible person, with a look into the infinitely distant future.