Chapter 405 I Refuse to Join (Please Subscribe)_1

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The night gradually descended, and beside Sea God's Lake, Elder Xuan and Qian Yu, having eaten their fill, were sitting...

Xu Sanshi burped and said, "Ah, I'm so full, Yuhao's cooking really isn't half bad."

Jiang Nannan also spoke up, "Yes, I remember when Yuhao sold them for five copper coins each, and today I finally got to eat to my heart's content."

Bei Bei's gaze turned towards Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao and he sighed, "But after this time, I'm afraid Yuhao and Wang Dong won't have time to come out anymore."

Tang Ya nodded in agreement, "That's right, after being taken as disciples by Elder Mu, they'll probably have to undergo strict training, and we might not see them for a long time."

Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "Big Brother Bei Bei, Sister Tang Ya, and Senior Sister Jiang and Senior Brother Xu, it's not as serious as you all are making it out to be, it's just cultivation after all." Wang Dong, with a puzzled look on his face, asked, "Qian Yu, why did Elder Mu take us as his disciples but not you?" In terms of talent, Qian Yu should be the strongest student in the history of Shrek Academy, having reached Soul Sage at fifteen and Soul Douluo at sixteen!

If Qian Yu put in a bit more effort in his cultivation, he might even achieve the Title Douluo before the age of twenty!

Qian Yu smiled indifferently and casually said, "Maybe it's a problem with my Martial Soul not being quite right for Elder Mu."

Xuan Zi, lying beside them, drew out his words, "Qian Yu, there's no need for modesty. Elder Mu has said that he isn't qualified to be your master, which means he isn't qualified."

Xu Sanshi gasped, "Wow, even Elder Mu says he's not qualified, doesn't that mean no one is qualified to be Qian Yu's master?" Bei Bei said rationally, "Ancestor Xuan must have his own considerations for saying that, and Qian Yu's talent is indeed monstrously high."

Jiang Nannan teased, "So because of his overwhelming talent, Qian Yu can't find a master? That does make one a bit envious."

Suddenly, a heavy voice echoed in Xuan Zi's mind...

"Xuan Zi, bring them all to Sea God's Pavilion, I have something to announce," Xuan Zi's eyes narrowed, and he thought to himself, "Is it time to talk about that matter? It seems Elder Mu really can't get over that hurdle..."

He then slowly got up, looked around at the others, and said, "Elder Mu has asked for all of you to go to Sea God's Pavilion."

Everyone caught on, with Xu Sanshi urging Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, "Yuhao, and Wang Dong, since Elder Mu has asked for you by name, you'd better hurry."

Bei Bei also smiled and said, "Mm, maybe when you come out, your soul power rank will have surpassed us already."

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong nodded and stood up...

Qian Yu, glancing at Xuan Zi, saw a glint in his eyes and guessed that Xuan Zi's words were meant to be taken literally, not just for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

Xuan Zi, somewhat amused, said, "What are you all talking about? Elder Mu said all of you should go to Sea God's Pavilion."

All their faces revealed a look of shock as they exclaimed, "Eh?!?!?!"

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Afterward, without any delay, everyone hurried to the entrance of Sea God's Pavilion...

Xuan Zi called out to the door, "Elder Mu, I have brought them."

Elder Mu's voice, aged yet resonant, came from inside, "Come in."

Only then did Xuan Zi push open the door and walked in with Qian Yu and the others...

There sat an old man in a wheelchair, his body radiating a peaceful aura, gazing at Qian Yu and the others with a pair of murky eyes...

Everyone greeted in unison, "Elder Mu (Ancestor Xuan)."

Elder Mu's voice carried a hint of warmth as he said, "Mm! Please, take a seat."

Upon hearing this, Qian Yu calmly took a seat among the members of Sea God's Pavilion...

As for Xu Sanshi and the others, they exchanged glances, somewhat unsure...

These seats were reserved for members of Sea God's Pavilion, those who had made significant contributions to the academy, and they weren't certain if they should sit...

Xuan Zi, seeing their hesitation, said lightly, "Since Elder Mu has said so, please sit down."

After he spoke, he also slowly sat down, and the others, still feeling unsettled, took their seats...

Bei Bei's eyes looked at Elder Mu, asking inquisitively, "Ancestor Xuan, may I ask why you've summoned us here? Is there something you need to instruct?"

Elder Mu nodded gravely, "Mm! This matter concerns everyone present."

He then turned his gaze to Tang Ya and asked, "Tang Ya, how many people are there in Tang Sect now?"

Tang Ya's pupils contracted, and after recovering from the surprise, she replied with utmost respect, "Elder Mu, there are only four of us in Tang Sect, including myself."

Internally she thought, "Why is Elder Mu asking this? Could it be..."

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Elder Mu's face showed a hint of guilt, "Four people, huh? Back then, due to certain reasons, coupled with the emergence of soul tools, the Tang Sect had fallen into its current state..."

Bei Bei furrowed his brow and said, "Ancestor Xuan, what do you mean??"

Elder Mu took a deep breath and said earnestly, "I want all of you present to join the Tang Sect! Would you be willing?"

What he meant by joining the sect was not mere child's play, but truly and completely committing to it, exerting all efforts for the development of the Tang Sect from now on!

In an instant, the entire Sea God's Pavilion fell silent...

Upon hearing his words, Qian Yu's eyes narrowed...

After pondering for a long while, Bei Bei earnestly took the lead and said, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect!"

Huo Yuhao also took a deep breath, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect,"

Wang Dong also spoke firmly, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect too!"

Seeing this, Xu Sanshi glanced at Bei Bei and Tang Ya, "I am willing as well, besides, with Tang Ya and Bei Bei in charge of the Tang Sect, at least we can rest assured,"

Jiang Nannan chimed in, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect,"

Elder Mu nodded and then turned his gaze to Ma Xiaotao, "Xiao Tao, what about you?"

Elder Xuan and Qian Yu also looked at Ma Xiaotao, waiting for her decision...

Ma Xiaotao looked at Tang Ya and the others, and said very seriously, "I am willing to join the Tang Sect,"

Upon hearing her words, the faces of Tang Ya and the others brightened...

With Ma Xiaotao's inclusion, plus Tang Ya and Qian Yu, the Tang Sect would essentially have a Title Douluo and two Soul Douluos at its helm!

After receiving Ma Xiaotao's response, everyone's gaze was tightly fixed on Qian Yu, who had remained silent and unblinking...

Elder Mu spoke solemnly, "Qian Yu, what about you? Are you willing to join the Tang Sect? I want to hear your true thoughts,"

Elder Xuan stayed quiet, silently watching Qian Yu...

The most nervous ones there were undoubtedly Tang Ya and the others; their hearts were hanging by a thread...

Qian Yu closed his eyes, then slowly reopened them...

"I..." Qian Yu paused halfway through his sentence...

Immediately, everyone's pupils were fixed on Qian Yu, shining with anticipation...

Qian Yu pursed her lips and continued to speak, "I... refuse to join the Tang Sect,"

As the words fell, the atmosphere within the Sea God's Pavilion seemed to grow several times colder...

Tang Ya bowed her head, somewhat lost in thought, "So Qian Yu still doesn't want to join the Tang Sect?"

Bei Bei was also somewhat taken aback, then comforted her quietly, "Xiao Ya, don't take it to heart; Qian Yu must have his reasons,"

Xu Sanshi swallowed, unable to believe it, "How could this be? Why doesn't Qian Yu want to join?"

Ma Xiaotao and Wang Dong's Beautiful Eyes also dimmed somewhat, puzzled by Qian Yu's decision... and Elder Mu, despite hearing this answer, still appeared quite composed...

He asked calmly, "Qian Yu, can you tell me the reason you don't want to join the Tang Sect?"

Qian Yu's eyes flickered for a moment, then turned to look at Tang Ya and the others...

With an expressionless face, she said, "I'm sorry, but I can't divulge that. If there's nothing else, I will take my leave,"

With those words, Qian Yu suddenly stood up and turned to leave the Sea God's Pavilion...

Elder Mu and Elder Xuan both sighed, neither of them voicing any objection to stop him...

Thereafter, Elder Mu looked at the crowd, who had written loss on their faces, and said, "Since Qian Yu is unwilling to join, we can't force him,"

"From now on, all of you are members of the Tang Sect..."

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