56: Once a teacher, always a father

He only saw that Wang Feng was at the peak of the Spirit Gathering Realm Ninth Layer, with nothing else particularly special about him.

At that time, from a distance, he could only vaguely discern that Xiao Hao and Chu Yaner both possessed extraordinary physiques.

He just hadn't expected Tu Guangyi’s words to come true; this kid truly was the Solar Sword Body.

Having watched him until now, the boy's reckless yet rational fighting style had also moved him.

He must take him in. Just his Solar Sword Body alone was enough for him to become a direct Disciple of the Little Sword Sect Master, the main sect of their Sword Sect.

That's right, their Little Sword Sect was a branch of the Sword Sect; otherwise, it wouldn't have taken this name.

Nor would it be as famous as it is now among so many imperial kingdoms, with countless people desperate to get in.

"Enough! I've watched your two-person battle, and your injuries prevent you from continuing to fight."

The Sect Master waved his hand, the barrier opened, and he threw a token to the cultivator at the Gathering Spirit Realm Fifth Layer.

"After you recover from your injuries, take this token and directly enter the sect. Recovery resources will be reimbursed by the sect."

The cultivator was overjoyed. He took the token and first bowed in thanks to the Sect Master on the cylindrical pillar,

Then he bowed with one hand to Xiao Hao as well, speaking with an air of respect, "I admire you. I, Ji, shall descend now."

With that, enduring the pain that contorted his face, he picked up his severed limb and the sword beside him and flew down from the platform to recover from his injuries.

Now that he had joined the sect, these injuries would be reimbursed by the sect, which was why he could speak to Xiao Hao so amiably.

At that time, he was afraid of losing, and the resources to reattach his severed arm would have to be self-funded, which would likely cost him his entire fortune.

The Sect Master then waved his hand again, and Xiao Hao's body and severed arm began to fly upwards towards the large cylindrical pillar.

Wang Feng and Chu Yaner simultaneously exhaled a breath.

Wang Feng was not in a hurry; after all, he was just a nominal master, and he was already planning to hand Xiao Hao over to them.

If Xiao Hao hadn't brought him the Sword Intent reward, he wouldn't have planned to take him in at that time.

However, after so many days of interaction, Wang Feng actually liked this Disciple very much; he was primarily obedient, very obedient.

It was just that his brain seemed to have truly been kicked by a donkey, as he could risk his life over a few words from others.

As for Chu Yaner, after seeing that heart-stopping moment pass without incident, her heart slowly calmed down.

"Ah ah!!!"

And on the large cylindrical pillar, after Xiao Hao stopped fighting, the pain from his injuries surged up all at once.

He screamed in agony, loud enough that people below the pillar could probably hear him, but the sound quickly stopped.

It turned out that the Sect Master had stopped Xiao Hao's injuries and fed him a pill of unknown origin.

Suddenly, the pain was gone, replaced only by a tingling sensation.

The Sect Master looked at Xiao Hao with a strange expression; his injuries were actually healing automatically.

It wasn't until he saw the Jade Disc around Xiao Hao's neck that he realized it was due to this little item.

However, the Little Sword Sect Master did not recognize this good fortune jade tablet fragment.

In the past, at most, he had only seen the vague, nine-piece combined, complete Jade Creation Disc in ancient texts.

And this Jade Disc looked like a complete small shape, so how could he know that it was actually a fragment of the Jade Creation Disc?

Wang Feng used to be puzzled as to why this fragment was complete.

According to the system, it was because the Jade Creation Disc was not shattered but rather transformed into separate pieces.

As for why it was separated, it didn't know, but as long as nine fragments were collected, the Jade Creation Disc could be re-fused.

The Little Sword Sect Master took a step forward and placed one hand over Xiao Hao's rotten, poked-out eye.

Xiao Hao, who was still bewildered, only felt his sightless eye socket being covered.

When the person opposite removed their hand, he was astonished to find that he could actually see!

"You're a very good boy. Are you willing to join my Sword Sect? With your aptitude, there's no need for further trials."

The Sect Master continued to touch the severed arm floating in mid-air and said solemnly.

Then, to Xiao Hao's renewed shock, he pushed the severed arm against the severed part of his arm.

Immediately, a bright light burst forth, shining so brightly that Xiao Hao couldn't open his eyes.

When Xiao Hao came to his senses, he found that his severed arm had actually healed!

It was quite easy for a Po Yuan Realm cultivator to repair and reattach the eye and severed arm of a Gathering Spirit Realm First Layer novice.

There was no need for elixirs; as long as the eyeball and limb were still present, it was enough. This was the restoration power of realm suppression.

"I'll have to ask my Master."

Xiao Hao waved his reattached severed arm, finding no discomfort whatsoever, and cupped his hands respectfully towards the person in front of him.

He wasn't so foolish as to not know that this person was the Sect Master, as he had heard people mention it below.

"The most conspicuous one down there?"

The Little Sword Sect Master's mouth twitched. He looked at the most conspicuous spot among the dense crowd of small dark figures below.

There was a man and a woman sitting cross-legged on a bed, cracking melon seeds with great relish while watching the competition—Wang Feng.

"Mm~"

Xiao Hao looked down, and just as he saw Wang Feng's small dark silhouette and responded, he felt a wave of dizziness.

So high~~

He hadn't noticed when he was pulled up by that force, but now he finally realized how high it was.

The Sect Master quickly grabbed his back and pulled him back, not expecting him to have acrophobia.

"Thank you! Please send me back. I'll go ask my Master."

Xiao Hao's Sword Intent injuries had already mostly recovered thanks to the Jade Disc and that pill, so he said to the person in front of him.

"Hmm, that's fine, but I must advise you, joining my Sword Sect is definitely superior to cultivating with your Master."

"It's the Sword Sect. You must have heard of the Sword Sect's great name, right? The number one sect on the continent is the Sword Sect."

The Sect Master tried to persuade him, hoping Xiao Hao would join the Sword Sect so he could recruit a genius and receive some rewards.

"A teacher for a day is a father for life, right? If my Master doesn't agree, then I can only follow him."

Xiao Hao blinked with a bewildered look, but still firmly replied to him.

He felt very comfortable spending these past few days with his Master; he was never mistreated and was taught many cultivation techniques.

He grew up in a small town where there were hardly any cultivators.

Some people didn't even know what spirit stones were.

How could he have heard of the Sword Sect? But hearing this person say it was the number one sect on the continent, it sounded very impressive.

"Good, you value loyalty. My Sword Sect needs talent like you."

The Little Sword Sect Master said with satisfaction, then pushed Xiao Hao out towards the pillar.

"Ah ah~~!!"

Xiao Hao watched the ground getting closer and felt his heart about to leap out of his chest.

However, just as he was about to touch the ground, he suddenly stopped, then fell from about half a meter above the ground.

"Ow~!"

Xiao Hao cried out as he fell, but after realizing he was fine, he finally relaxed, stood up, and rushed towards Wang Feng.

"Master! Master!"

Wang Feng was sitting on the bed, enthusiastically watching the people fighting on the stage, when he was suddenly interrupted by a voice.

"Good Disciple, let Master see! Have all those injuries healed?"

Wang Feng immediately jumped up and, ignoring everyone's gazes, gave Xiao Hao a big hug.

The two looked like a young couple who hadn't seen each other in years, almost shedding tears.

"You're okay?"

Just as the two of them were embracing affectionately, another untimely voice came.

"None of your business! Old Chu Woman!"

Wang Feng and Xiao Hao cursed in unison. Couldn't they see they were embracing?