Get Demoted Into Cannon Fodder

Arc 5.4

Shi Shen took out a jade bottle and tossed it to his stupefied eldest disciple.

Wu Xinyi broke out of his stupor and caught the bottle. Before he could even see what was inside, Shi Shen’s voice floated over, “These Tianji pills should be enough for you to break through before the Spring Tournament.”

Not expecting to receive such a gift, Wu Xinyi was so moved that he hurriedly knelt and knocked his forehead on the floor, “Thank you, Shizun! I will not let you down!”

He Tian sighed, “Wu Xinyi really has it hard.”

Shi Shen didn't refute his words. He slightly waved his right hand sending a wave of spiritual energy to sweep Wu Xinyi from the floor.

“Stop. If others were to see this, they would have thought that I bullied my disciples.”

Wu Xinyi retained his smile and stood properly waiting for his next order.

Shi Shen looked at him approvingly and reminded, “But remember. Nothing is more important than your body, don't force yourself too hard. Just go and gain experience.”

Wu Xinyi was a good seedling. Last year, he almost got into the top 5 solely relying on himself without any guidance from a senior.

Shi Shen didn't want to delay a junior’s future and immediately set things straight upon his return.

The winner of the Spring Tournament would receive a high-quality weapon from the second elder. For the runner-up and third place, they could choose whatever was inside his warehouse.

A thing crafted by the second elder, even if it was a scrap, it could still sell for a high price and be exchanged for something else.

As long as Wu Xinyi could get into the top three, his position in the sect would elevate a lot.

After settling his matter, Shi Shen moved on to another person, “I see that Mo Xian is already in Qi Condensation, Stage 8. You did a good job in guiding him.”

Due to his impatience to cultivate, Zhao Zhen left Mo Xian, a mortal who had never embarked on the cultivation path to his eldest disciple to guide him.

Some couldn't even step into the Qi Condensation Stage in their entire lifetime due to their lack of understanding.

Fortunately, Wu Xinyi was a reliable senior brother and Mo Xian was a prodigy.

In just a few days, Mo Xian could grasp the notion and successfully guided the spiritual energy to his Dantian.

Of course, in this lifetime, Mo Xian was reborn, therefore, he didn't even need another person’s help.

Due to this, Wu Xinyi felt a bit embarrassed being praised for something he didn't do.

“Mo Shidi is extremely talented. All Disciple did was give him a few pointers and he figured out the rest on his own.”

Shi Shen gave a light chuckle, “As expected my eyes didn't betray me. What about others?”

Other than Wu Xinyi and Mo Xian, Zhao Zhen had three more disciples.

Although the three were not as remarkable as the other two, they were quite decent compared to the others.

At the mere mention of this, hesitation appeared on Wu Xinyi’s face, “... No progress.”

At this news, Shi Shen still maintained his smile, “I remember hearing the same thing last year too.”

His tone didn't fluctuate but Wu Xinyi could feel the sheer pressure he was emitting.