Everyone Calls Me Little Ling Jue!
Decades ago, Tu Jiun joined the Silver Hands Owl. As one of the member, it can be said he was a man who possessed quite a talent. But, compared to other members of the Silver Hand Owl, he was ordinary. In fact, he was slightly below the average among his peers.
However, throughout the years, members who joined at the same time mostly ended up dead. Those who still survive were among the best, but none of them has achieved the position as high as Tu Jiun. Moreover, some of them were under his command.
Even until now, Tu Jiun does not possess the skills that his subordinate has. But, if one were to ask his secret, the answer would be his connection.
From the day he joined, Tu Jiun has colluded himself with his senior, Kong Ling Jue. He did his best to serve and support Kong Ling Jue. There was even one time when he saved Kong Ling Jue's life.
After many years, his effort has bear fruit. Kong Ling Jue became one of the youngest Elder in the history of Silver Hand Owl and even got promoted to be a high Elder. And, just a few months ago, Kong Ling Jue using his status pushed Tu Jiun to become an Elder as well.
His status was rising faster than he could imagine, and it did not stop. The Silver Hands Owl has the Unwavering Iron Pill, which could only be made once every 5 years. If he got his hands on it, his skills and techniques would rise even more.
Kong Ling Jue already ate the Unwavering Iron Pill, he has no need for it anymore. Still, he persuaded the other Elder to give it to his Junior, Tu Jiun. While Tu Jiun has not exactly earned the pill, but if he was willing to be in charge of recruitment and get a good result, it would be given to him.
Although to be in charge of the recruitment was a bit of pain, it was worth it if he gets the Unwavering Iron Pill in return.
In the middle of his task, Kong Ling Jue has told him not to let Team Chang Miao pass. But that command made him in quite a predicament.
Team Chang Miao surpassed expectation, and he had to make an excuse to fail them. Also, the number of recruits that passed the test was too low. With these horrible result, there was no way he would earn the Unwavering Iron Pill.
Luckily, one of the failed recruits Fei Bao Xing recommended him to consult with Kong Ling Jue. Gladly, Kong Ling Jue was willing to help him.
After they both arrived, the failed recruits surrounded the two and begged them for another chance.
"Hey, Little Ling Jue!"
Suddenly one of the recruits, Fei Bao Xing, shouted.
"You have truly gone mad!" Elder Tu Jiun shouted angrily. "Fei Bao Xing, you must be seeking death!"
How could Elder Tu Jiun not be angry? Kong Ling Jue, his senior and also the man he respected was called, "Little Ling Jue." Even him who has known Kong Ling Jue for many years did not dare to call him so.
And instead of asking for forgiveness, Fei Bao Xing even talked back. "So what? I call him whatever I want. Little Ling Jue, take care of your junior. He dared make my team fail!"
"Such arrogance! Be prepared to die!"
Tu Jiun anger has reached its limit. Not only he disrespects Kong Ling Jue, he even ordered Kong Ling Jue to take care of him.
No matter how brave or good Fei Bao Xing was, the only thing awaited him was death.
But, before Tu Jiun moved. Kong Ling Jue stopped him with his aura.
"Let me handle this!" Kong Ling Jue said.
As much as he loves to take care of Fei Bao Xing himself. Out of respect for his senior, Tu Jiun stepped out of the way for Kong Ling Jue.
However, something went wrong. Kong Ling Jue's fist was not directed to Fei Bao Xing, but it was intended to him instead.
* Brukkk... *
Tu Jiun falls down hard on the ground. Even with only one blow, Tu Jiun's right cheek was bruised, and it became blue.
"Ehhh... Why?!" Tu Jiun asked while looking confused.
"Shut Up!" Kong Ling Jue said as he landed another punch to Tu Jiun's left cheek. "Have you not realised what you did wrong?"
"Please stop... It hurts," Tu Jiun almost cried. "What did I do wrong, senior?!"
"You still don't know what you wrong!!" Even with his begging, Kong Ling Jue did not stop. He repeatedly bashed Tu Jiun's head. "You dare to make them fail and even not reflect on it!"
"But... it was you who order..."
* Punch... Punch... Punch... *
Kong Ling Jue punched Tu Jiun in the mouth to make him stop talking about who the real perpetrator was.
In the end, Tu Jiun lying half-dead on the ground without any strength to move.
Finished with his task of beating down his junior, Kong Ling Jue turned to Fei Bao Xing with a smile. "Haha... Sorry about that! I did not keep you waiting, right?"
Fei Bao Xing smiled back, "No... no... It's okay. So, about my team, it seemed we're late for three minutes."
"What! Only late for three minutes! Even if you're late for one hour or one day, it should be okay!" Kong Ling Jue said. "Don't worry about it, you passed!"
Tu Jiun may not be able to move, but he was still conscious. And hearing that conversation made him cry. His senior heart changed direction even faster than the wind could.
"Oh! We passed?" said Fei Bao Xing. "But, shouldn't you count the keys, first?"
"Ah... Yes, count the keys! Hahaa... Of course, we should." Kong Ling Jue grabbed Tu Jiun by the collar and propped him, then gave an order. "Quickly, count it!"
Tu Jiun, who was forced to stand had no choice but to exerts the last of his strength to count the points Team Chang Miao brought.
"It's 179 points." Elder Tu Jiu said. "Unfortunately, your team fail..."
The girls paled after hearing those words. According to Fei Bao Xing who delivered the keys, their team really did earn 180 points. It seemed that they missed one point. Did they make a mistake in counting or one of the keys lost on the way? No one really knows.
As pale as the girls face were, it was not as pale as Kong Ling Jue's. He was scared to death, knowing it's a fail.
"Count it again!" Kong Ling Jue said.
Tu Jiun counted it again. "It's 179 points..."
"You missed one key!" Kong Ling Jue said while pointing to a key on the table.
"Hmmm... This is... A silver key...." Tu Jiun's eyes twitched. A silver key worth 100 points, but there's only one, and it was carried by Kong Ling Jue the entire time.
Obviously, there's no way Chang Miao or her friends could steal it from Kong Ling Jue. Which means that Kong Ling Jue put it in himself.
"It's a total of 279 points. Team Chang Miao pass the test." Tu Jiun said.
"Congratulations! You passed!" said Kong Ling Jue while forcing himself to look cheerful.
"It's all thanks to Elder Kong Ling Jue." Fei Bao Xing said as he cupped his hands. "Ah, sorry about previously that I call Elder Kong, Little Ling Jue."
"Hahaaaa! It's okay! Everyone calls me Little Ling Jue!"
[Bullsh*t! Today's the first time I've heard of it.] Tu Jiun thought inwardly in his heart.
"Well, then... If there's nothing more, we'll leave first!" said Kong Ling Jue.
"Elder, what about us?" Baldy asked as he and his teammates have not passed yet.
"Go back to your dorm first! We'll decide tomorrow!"
Everyone dumbfoundedly watching the two Elders leave the area. They did not know what happened, it seemed like Elder Kong Ling Jue was trying to gain favour with Fei Bao Xing.
"Fei Bao Xing, what did you just do?" Chang Miao asked.
However, Fei Bao Xing could only scratch the side of his head as he replied, "It's a secret..."
It was a miracle. Kong Ling Jue, the scholar, was actually a Silver Hands Owl Elder. And as he was the only one who knows Fei Bao Xing's identity, Fei Bao Xing pulled this stunt off.
Not far Guan Ru Yi gazed deeply to Fei Bao Xing. It was not the usual lovely stare she did, but it had some hint of mysteriousness in it.
She muttered to herself, "Feng Ao Xiu..."
***
It has been a while since Elder Kong Ling Jue and his junior, Tu Jiun left. They were far away from the test venue.
"Li... Little Ling Jue..." Tu Jiun said.
"Don't call me Little Ling Jue!" Kong Ling Jue shouted.
Tu Jiun's mouth twitched because of the different reply Kong Ling Jue previously made. Then, he asked. "Ummm... What just happened back then?"
Kong Ling Jue sighed. "Just be glad, I actually saved your life!"
"Save my life? By beating me up?" Obviously, Tu Jiun was still confused.
"You don't know him, do you?"
"Him?"
"The youngest Ancient Sky Realm, Feng Ao Xiu."
"!!!"