Chapter 1498 - 1393: Competing to Recruit Disciples
The cliff with the Innate Bell is not far from the Registration Hall.
In haste, Ren Zhengfei arrived at the destination within ten breaths.
Though he came quickly, there were many who arrived faster.
At least the seven mighty figures descended from the sky were among them.
At this moment, the seven figures revealed their true forms, surprisingly, they were seven dignified sect high-level members, including men and women, young and old.
They were gathered around the Innate Bell, seemingly observing the disciples who rang the bell.
Who were they, to cause such a huge sensation?
Ren Zhengfei was about to question, but his face suddenly twitched.
Wait, among Qin Hao’s subordinates earlier, were there six people whose aura seemed different?
Plus the promoted Qin Hao, doesn’t that make exactly seven?
"Impossible!"
Thinking of this possibility, Ren Zhengfei shook his head pale-faced, "It’s impossible for those fools to all be disciples of the Innate Realm."
Though he denied it verbally, to confirm, Ren Zhengfei still moved to a position where he could see inside, fixing his gaze.
After he clearly saw the people inside, his body froze, his face showing an astonished state, standing there motionless for a long time.
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Honestly, having experienced so many things, Qin Hao considered himself to have a strong heart.
But now, he realized he was wrong.
Currently, his mood is inexplicably tense and excited.
Just now, after ringing the Innate Bell last, he clearly saw seven streams of light approaching.
Then the light fell, transforming into seven impressive figures, including Kong Denghui surprisingly among them.
It was at this moment that Qin Hao understood he had attracted the attention of the upper echelon.
As he surveyed the surrounding seven prominent figures, the seven figures were also sizing him up.
Kong Denghui’s face was dark, intending just to leave, but he didn’t show it, instead glancing at a middle-aged man beside him.
The middle-aged man had black hair and beard, his demeanor composed, dressed in a purple Taoist robe, appearing very noble and elegant.
His cold, sharp gaze lingered on the seven new disciples before finally landing on Qin Hao, saying loudly, "Are you the one who rang the last bell?"
Indeed, the occurrence of seven simultaneous ascensions is worth celebrating.
But the real reason the sect elders couldn’t sit still was the last bell tolling too loudly.
Not to mention anything else, based on the last bell sound, the potential of this disciple, if not of Ji Ziyue’s level, is at least not far from Zhan Wuji or Su Lingfeng.
A junior with such potential undoubtedly needed attention from the top.
Naturally, their main intent was to recruit disciples.
Qin Hao stared at the purple-robed Taoist, calmly stating, "My name is Qin Hao."
"Qin Hao?"
The middle-aged man looked around, without an answer.
Understandably, as he was the leader of the sect, he had so many matters to handle, how could he remember the names of Outer Sect disciples?
He revealed what he considered a friendly smile, "Qin Hao, do you know who I am?"
"Yes." Qin Hao replied.
"Oh?" The Taoist showed a faint smile.
Qin Hao said earnestly, "You are Sect Leader Lei, beside you is Vice Sect Leader Kong, the tall gentleman is Vice Sect Leader Ji, the flushed elder is Punishment Hall Elder, the beautiful sister is Medicine Hall Elder, the young gentleman is Artifact Refining Hall Master, and the straw-shoed gentleman is Inner Sect Quiet Hall Elder Zhuge."
Seeing Qin Hao accurately identify them, all the high-level members showed gratified smiles.
Sect Leader Lei asked, "How did you recognize us?"
Keep in mind, they were mostly preoccupied with cultivation, rarely leaving their quarters, so even Inner Sect disciples found it difficult to see them, let alone Outer Sect disciples.
"Guessing." Qin Hao calmly said, "Plus there are so many descriptions about you on the market, I happened to remember them."
"Not bad. This child’s memory pleases me greatly."
At this time, Vice Sect Leader Ji smiled and spoke. He, named Ji Xinhu, was the father of Ji Yue’Er, the legendary Elder Ji’s son.
"Haha, fellow Daoist Ji, let’s not rush, let us first clarify things."
Sect Leader Lei smiled gently, looking at Qin Hao and asked, "Did you all ascend to the Inner Sect together?"
"Yes!"
As the leader, Qin Hao naturally answered.
"Do you know each other?"
Qin Hao realized lying would only expose inconsistencies, given his fame in the Outer Courtyard, all information could easily be gathered, so he said, "Yes, we belong to the same organization?"
"Organization?" The red-faced Punishment Hall Elder showed a hint of displeasure.
Qin Hao earnestly said, "It’s an unofficial alliance formed privately by the disciples. We usually help each other."
The Punishment Hall Elder didn’t speak, just maintained a stern face.
Meanwhile, Sect Leader Lei smiled and said, "Interesting, an organization, ascending together. I’m curious about how you achieved it."
At this, Jin Kui naively stated, "Reporting to Sect Leader, it’s all thanks to our boss for crafting Gathering Essence Pill!"
As the words fell, all the high-level members were taken aback.
"You can perform alchemy?" Sect Leader Lei appeared quite shocked.
"A little." Qin Hao said modestly.
"A little, yet can help so many people breakthrough together?"
The high-level members were naturally skeptical, Sect Leader Lei looked at Jin Kui and said, "Young man, tell me the specifics!"
Jin Kui knew standing before them was Sect Leader Lei, an unparalleled figure who could change everyone’s destiny, so he spoke loudly, "Here’s how it went..."
He spoke fluently, narrating the story, the crowd listening, all looked at Qin Hao with eyes akin to those seeing a monster.
This young man actually crafted a Gathering Essence Pill for the first time, was it chance or confidence?
The rather direct Punishment Hall Elder exclaimed, "This child is extraordinary, Brother Lei, I want him!"
Sect Leader Lei had yet to speak, Ji Xinhu laughed, "Old Guan, you just recruited a genius like Su Lingfeng last time, yet now you want another, isn’t that a bit much?"
"Hmph!" The Punishment Hall Elder grunted, "I have the strictest discipline when grooming disciples. You lot only indulge them, how could you then turn raw jade into talent? Only through my honing can this lad’s talent not be wasted!"
"Old Guan, that’s not quite right!"
The one speaking was the only elegant woman present, with fair skin, quite voluptuous.
Her willow leaf eyebrows curved, she smiled, "Your Punishment Hall only engages in fighting and killing, this child has the makings for alchemy, he should naturally come to our Medicine Hall."
"Yun Cai! Don’t think over this too much, this child being able to sound the Innate Bell proves his exceptional potential, if given to you for alchemy, it might waste his martial arts." At this time, Elder Zhuge also stroked his beard, "Such talent should logically follow me."
