Sun Wukong

Wang Mang was ecstatic. He had succeeded!

He immediately kowtowed respectfully and said excitedly, "Thank you, Master!"

This was Wang Mang's first time acknowledging a master, and he had gotten a great one! 

Not only would he be able to learn skills, but he finally had a backer, which was imperative to survive in this world. Now that he had become Patriarch Subhuti's disciple, he had someone to rely on.

He snapped back to his senses when he heard Patriarch Subhuti say, "Find a seat in the first row and sit down."

"There are no rules in my sect, but you must remember not to deceive your master, or bring shame to our ancestors!"

"Disciple will remember this." 

Wang Mang nodded respectfully. However, he also immediately realized that something was wrong!

At this moment, the room was completely silent. He quietly glanced around and noticed that many of his fellow disciples were looking at him with envy.