Chapter 3: Ingratitude

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The elder beside Elder Seven smiled and nodded, saying: "Elder Seven is indeed upright and strict! Truly admirable!"

The Seventh Elder is clear in his public and private conduct, upright and impartial; he is truly a model for our generation

I just don't know, does this little thing... know about the events of that year?

Deacon Zhang gently shook his head and said: "All elders in this world are like this; they are willing to give everything for their own descendants, always believing that their own descendants are the best... This young man, could it be that he secretly took his grandfather's token and ran away?"

Two disciples of Changsheng Tian did not stop him; they acted as if they had not seen anything

However, the words that Elder Seven spoke next left Chu Mo dumbfounded

The two young men, filled with anger and ready to throw the boy out, were immediately taken aback.

In this day and age, there truly are all kinds of people; the worldly and mundane are so foolish and arrogant

The thirteen-year-old boy, with a pale complexion and at a loss for what to do, stood there, justifying himself with a look of grievance: "I, I am about to step into the Yuan Pass..."

What a noble status that is

Chu Mo nodded slightly, thinking to himself: It seems that grandfather did not deceive me; the Seventh Elder is indeed a person who cherishes old feelings

The Demon Lord followed behind Chu Mo with an expressionless face

As an elder of the Eternal Heaven, how could I neglect the public good for personal reasons

How magnificent!

Not lacking in courage, commendable bravery, but somewhat foolish

His gaze was profound as he cast a glance at Chu Mo, yet only one thought lingered in his mind: that incident from years ago must never be revealed! Otherwise, the consequences would be endless!

Soon, Chu Mo followed the disciple of Changsheng Tian to an immensely large square

Looking up from dozens of stone steps, Chu Mo saw several people standing above.

Following closely behind the other person, we walk towards the mountain

Various sounds of mockery also came from all directions

Then, raising his head and looking at Chu Mo, he said in a deep voice: "Indeed, this token... is genuine!"

Not long after, the plain-looking disciple of Changsheng Tian came rushing down again, his face filled with joy, and said to Chu Mo: "Young man, come with me, the elder wants to see you"

With two sharp shouts, two young men, around eighteen or nineteen years old, rushed out from the towering mountain gate at an astonishing speed. They stood before Chu Mo, looking down at him with an air of arrogance, their eyes filled with intense disdain.

"Still seeking a master to learn skills? Just you?" One of the young men, though of ordinary appearance, exuded a strong sense of arrogance from his brows. He looked at Chu Mo with disdain and sneered, "Little beggar, you have come to the wrong place!"

Elder Seven shook his head and said: "Deacon Zhang, your words are incorrect. Changsheng Tian is the foremost sect in the world today! Not to mention a young servant serving tea and water, even a commoner returning to the secular world would be a formidable hero, commanding respect from all sides"

The Demon Lord's lips twitched slightly, but soon after, a look of amusement appeared on his face as if he were watching a show

Elder Seven let out a soft sigh and said to the old man beside him, Elder Six of the Changsheng Heavenly Sect, "Many years ago, I became acquainted with this child's grandfather. At that time, he helped me with a matter, which established a certain bond between us. On my part, every two to three years, I send a batch of high-quality Yuan medicine over..."

This little fellow came to seek a master with the token of Elder Seven? And yet he is a waste with blocked meridians? I see that not only are his meridians blocked, but his mind must be blocked as well

This time, Chu Mo finally experienced what it feels like to be the center of attention.

It seems that there are unclothed fairies living among the few white clouds above, and I am watching with great focus

Kid, at this point, you still dare to be stubborn? With your qualifications... Huang Level 2, your elders must have spent countless yuan on medicine for you! Do you really think you are a genius?" Beside the Seventh Elder, a young man in his twenties looked disdainfully, curling his lips, and said to Chu Mo with a sneer.

On the steps, the middle-aged man with an imposing demeanor slightly furrowed his brows and then said, "Go fetch the token."

Chu Mo looked on with curiosity, secretly thinking: In the future, I too shall become one of them

Saying this, with an excited expression, he dashed directly towards the enormous mountain gate: "Changsheng Tian, I am coming!"

The young man beside the Seventh Elder scoffed, "Who knows, it might be a grandfather and grandson partnership trying to use their past relationship to blackmail the Master!"

It now appears that he harbors some petty intentions

Another disciple of Changsheng Tian revealed a hint of jealousy in his eyes. Being able to bring the elder's token to apprentice means that there is an eighty to ninety percent chance of directly entering the inner sect, and there is even a possibility of becoming a direct disciple of the elder

The old man nodded upon hearing this and said with admiration, "It is still Elder Seven who has thought this through; as for me... I have been somewhat narrow-minded."

Chu Mo subconsciously glanced at the demon lord beside him, only to find the demon lord looking up at the sky.

One middle-aged man was surrounded by the crowd in the center

The middle-aged man has a fair complexion and no beard, with a very refined appearance; however, his gaze is profound and his expression is quite serious

The young man, who appeared rather ordinary, suddenly changed his attitude dramatically, revealing a fawning smile: "So, you have the Elder's token, why didn't you mention it earlier? I almost didn't recognize my own kin."

This middle-aged man is indeed the youngest elder of Changsheng Tian...! ... Elder Zhao Hongzhi, the seventh elder!

But that is a private matter

Without waiting for Chu Mo to respond, he turned around and ran up the mountain

What kind of place is Changsheng Tian? Who are the figures within it? How could they possibly lie?

"Dare to be stubborn!" Elder Seven stood on the steps, looking down at Chu Mo with a stern expression as he reprimanded, "Do you think Changsheng Tian is just any place? Do you think the people here are blind? Can't you tell whether you are a genius or mediocre? At such a young age, you dare to lie in public, which shows your poor character! I feel ashamed for your grandfather!"

The voices of discussion coming from all directions reached Chu Mo's ears

It would inevitably tarnish the reputation accumulated over a thousand years in the realm of eternal life, then... would I not become a sinner for all ages

The truth, as solid as iron, will inform you that within prestigious sects... there are not necessarily all good people

Chu Mo hurriedly raised the wooden plaque with both hands, bowed respectfully, and said: "I, Chu Mo, the grandson of Fan Wudi, have come to Changsheng Tian to pay my respects and learn the arts, carrying the token of Elder Qi!"

Someone nearby came down and took the token from Chu Mo's hand, handing it over to the middle-aged man

Where is Changsheng Tian? How could it possibly take in such a useless person?

Who dares to make a commotion here at the Longsheng Tian, are you tired of living

Little Beggar

Chu Mo was momentarily taken aback, and then, feeling somewhat apologetic, clasped his fists and said: "Greetings, esteemed senior brothers. I am here to seek apprenticeship and learn the art."

A glance at the wooden plaque in Chu Mo's hand caused a momentary flash of panic in his eyes

As a disciple of the Eternal Heaven, how could one not recognize the Elder Token of Eternal Heaven

Who is your senior apprentice? Where did this little beggar come from

This square seems to have no end in sight, spanning at least several hundred zhang in area.

The gate of a prestigious family, do you think it is so easy to enter

I... am I mediocre? Is my meridian blocked? Am I completely unsuitable for cultivation?" Chu Mo murmured, "But, but Grandpa said I am a genius in cultivation..."

Disciples from the outer sect, such as them, if they can befriend a disciple from the inner sect, will undoubtedly rise to prominence in the future

The disciple of Changsheng Tian, accompanying Chu Mo, saw the middle-aged man and displayed a respectful demeanor, saying to Chu Mo: "This is the Seventh Elder!"

Chu Mo looked at the two fierce-looking young men with some surprise, then glanced at his own somewhat travel-worn yet intact clothing

Unfortunately, this good fortune was taken away by one's own companions

The ordinary young man transformed by the Demon Lord looked at Chu Mo's back from a distance, smiling with a hint of pride, shaking his head slightly, and silently thought: Chu Mo, oh Chu Mo, this is just the beginning!

Various training equipment is placed above, and countless young people are practicing there

These few sentences were taught to him by his grandfather

If I were to let him stay, when he returns to the secular world in the future, it would be equivalent to a useless person emerging from the realm of immortality

Because you, a youth of mediocre qualifications, are pioneering this path

Chu Mo was completely unfazed by the disdain in the Demon Lord's words, and with a face full of shock and admiration, he said: "As expected of the number one sect in the world, it is truly impressive"

One should also consider, what kind of place is Changsheng Tian? How can we allow them to act recklessly?

Another young man frowned and said: "Why waste words with him? Just drive him away directly. Making such a commotion, if the senior brothers see it, we will be scolded again"

The reprimand from Elder Seven was loud, nearly echoing throughout the entire square, and almost everyone heard it

Another disciple of the Eternal Life Sect reacted a moment too late, displaying a look of frustration on his face, feeling that his credit had been stolen

So that's how it is... The steward Zhang and the people around him all displayed expressions of understanding.

At that moment, it felt as though hundreds, even thousands of gazes in the entire square were focused on him.

Chu Mo glanced at the two individuals, feeling somewhat helpless and a bit aggrieved as he took out a dark, palm-sized wooden token from his bosom, saying: "I have the token of Elder Seven; I truly am here to seek apprenticeship and learn the craft"

Stop!

I want to get a little closer to this young man, but I cannot bring myself to lower my guard, so I can only stand there with an awkward expression.

In fact, this child is quite handsome; having him stay to serve tea and water would also be acceptable

A look of joy suddenly appeared on Chu Mo's face, as he had been worried that Elder Seven would not acknowledge the authenticity of this token

As soon as the Seventh Elder spoke, those around him immediately showed deep respect, and some disciples who overheard their conversation also looked at the Seventh Elder with expressions of admiration

However, your meridians are blocked, and your innate talent is even more mediocre than that of an ordinary person, making you completely unsuitable for cultivation. Even I, as a practitioner of longevity, cannot...

Chu Mo's smile froze on her face, and she stood there completely dumbfounded, staring at the few people above who were chatting and laughing.

That is, otherwise how could one become the youngest elder of the Eternal Heaven?

I cannot do such a thing

Stunned

The Seventh Elder wore an expression of selflessness and looked at Chu Mo with composure, saying, "Although I had a past with your grandfather and we shared a good friendship back then."

Saying this, the young man looked at Chu Mo and coldly said: "What are you looking at? A filthy beggar, this is not a place for you, hurry up and get lost!"

Soon, Chu Mo and the Demon Lord followed the disciple of Changsheng Tian to the end of the square, beneath a grand hall

The eternal heaven in his mind is not like this

This is the Lonely God Peak of the Unaging Mountain, the old nest of the Eternal Sky, indeed. The Demon Lord drooped his eyelids, appearing listless and disinterested.