Lin Bai had been asking this question from last night until this morning.
Every time he asked what was written on the envelope, Lin Yue would just smile mysteriously and not answer.
"What's written on it?" Lin Bai asked again.
Lin Yue, growing impatient, said, "Aren't you going to kill Lin Zier at the Canghai Yuntai Palace in a year?"
"Yes, but what does that have to do with the envelope?" Lin Bai asked curiously.
"Then don't ask anymore. When you go to the Canghai Yuntai Palace in a year, you'll naturally know what's written on the envelope," Lin Yue said with a smile.
Lin Bai's brows furrowed into a frown: "So mysterious."
"Lin Bai, remember, Lin Zier has a fifth-rank Heavenly-grade martial soul, and her cultivation speed is extremely fast. If you want to catch up with her in a year, you must work hard and also rely on the cultivation plan arranged by Ling Tianzi."
"As long as you can defeat Lin Zier, no genius in the Canghai Yuntai Palace will be a match for you."
"Work hard, understand? Otherwise, you won't be a match for Lin Zier in a year."
Lin Yue smiled mysteriously again.
"Don't worry, Uncle. In a year, I will definitely defeat Lin Zier," Lin Bai said firmly.
Lin Yue continued, "Let's go, it's time to head to the City Lord's residence."
Early in the morning, many martial artists participating in the disciple recruitment competition had gathered at the City Lord's residence.
City Lord Lingxi announced, "The results of yesterday's disciple recruitment competition are out."
"Lin Bai, 123 points, first place."
"Li Jianxing, 30 points, second place."
"Zhang Yao, 10 points, third place."
"Bai Zhiyuan, 3 points, fourth place."
"Sun Chaoyang, 2 points, fifth place."
"The rest, all 1 point."
As soon as City Lord Lingxi announced the results, it caused a stir in the crowd.
"Lin Bai actually has 123 points."
"He took all the beasts Lin Zier killed, of course he has the highest score."
"Exactly, the beasts on the Northwest Mountain are worth over a hundred points."
"Of course he has the highest score."
"But what's the point of having a high score? A waste of a person has no future."
"Exactly, no matter how high the score, his first-rank Yellow-grade martial soul is still a waste."
Many martial artists whispered disdainfully about Lin Bai.
A martial soul represents how far a martial artist can go in the future.
Lin Bai's first-rank Yellow-grade martial soul means he will stop at the ninth level of the Martial Dao and cannot break through to the True Martial Realm.
That's just fate.
Lin Bai stood on the competition platform with the other disciples, a mocking look on his face at those who mocked him.
"A bunch of frogs at the bottom of a well, wait until I break through to the Mystic-grade martial soul, then you'll see," Lin Bai shook his head and laughed to himself.
At this moment, City Lord Lingxi called out, "Please let the three elders choose their disciples."
At this moment, Elder Xiaotianchu of the Flame Palace, Elder Linghan of the Wufeng Sect, and Elder Jibei of the Lingjian Sect all walked to the front of the platform.
"Gentlemen, I won't be polite," Xiaotianchu laughed, "Li Jianxing, are you willing to join the Flame Palace?"
Li Jianxing, who was second on the points list, received an invitation from the Flame Palace.
Li Jianxing hesitated for a moment, then said with a bow, "Thank you, Elder of the Flame Palace, but because my sister joined the Lingjian Sect, I would like to learn from the Lingjian Sect."
"What! You mean you want to refuse me? Do you know what the consequences of refusing me are?" Xiaotianchu was furious.
He was at least an elder of the Flame Palace, the first to step forward to recruit disciples, and he was refused.
Isn't this a slap in the face of the Flame Palace?
Li Jianxing's face turned bitter.
Elder Jibei of the Lingjian Sect said, "Li Jianxing, are you willing to join the Lingjian Sect?"
"I am willing," Li Jianxing immediately replied.
"Jibei, are you deliberately going against me?" Xiaotianchu said angrily.
"Xiaotianchu, you heard him, he wants to join the Lingjian Sect, not your Flame Palace," Jibei smiled slightly.
The Lingjian Sect might not be able to compete with the Canghai Yuntai Palace, but against the Flame Palace, the Lingjian Sect still had some confidence.
"Hmph, we'll see," Xiaotianchu coldly said and continued, "Zhang Yao, Bai Zhiyuan, Sun Chaoyang, are you willing to join the Flame Palace?"
Xiaotianchu stared at the last few talented individuals.
These three were overjoyed and said, "We are willing."
Subsequently, Li Jianxing joined the Lingjian Sect.
Sun Chaoyang, Bai Zhiyuan, and Zhang Yao joined the Flame Palace.
The Wufeng Sect casually chose a few disciples and took them away.
The three major sects had almost finished selecting their disciples, but no one mentioned Lin Bai.
It wasn't until the last moment that Jibei's gaze fell on Lin Bai.
"Lin Bai, are you willing to join the Lingjian Sect?" Jibei asked.
Lin Bai smiled faintly, "I am willing."
Originally, Lin Yue had recommended the Lingjian Sect, and now hearing Jibei's invitation, Lin Bai felt a bit better.
"Jibei, I see that your Lingjian Sect is really at the end of its rope. This boy dared to harm a disciple of the Zhao Wang, the Canghai Yuntai Palace will definitely come to settle accounts with him. Your Lingjian Sect still dares to take him as a disciple, isn't this inviting trouble?" Xiaotianchu sneered.
The Flame Palace and the Wufeng Sect both avoided Lin Bai.
Only Jibei of the Lingjian Sect had some goodwill towards Lin Bai.
Jibei smiled, "Perhaps, but this might also be an opportunity for the Lingjian Sect."
After the elders finished selecting their disciples, they gave the disciples time to go home and pack their belongings.
That afternoon, the three major sects took their newly recruited disciples back to their respective sects.
"Uncle, I'm leaving," Lin Bai said to Lin Yue.
"Go, I should be leaving too. I need to find the Snake God Sect," Lin Yue said.
"That's right, you've already recovered your cultivation, it's time to find Aunt and your children," Lin Bai said with a smile.
"Remember, Lin Bai, Ling Tianzi is your best master, it would be best if you could become his disciple."
Before leaving, Lin Yue specially reminded Lin Bai again.
Lin Bai nodded.
Immediately, Lin Bai followed Jibei back to the Lingjian Sect, while Lin Yue set out alone to find his wife and children.
The Lingjian Sect was founded two thousand years ago. Lingjian Laozu discovered a mysterious cave in Luoling Mountain, where he comprehended the will of heaven and earth and created an unparalleled sword technique. He then established the Lingjian Sect with great momentum.
Unfortunately, a traitor stole most of the inherited martial techniques, causing the Lingjian Sect to fall into decline.
Even though the Lingjian Sect had fallen, it still had over five thousand disciples.
Three thousand outer sect disciples.
Nine hundred inner sect disciples.
Nine core disciples.
One young master.
Plus some elders and miscellaneous staff, it was a major sect with about five thousand people.
But compared to the Canghai Yuntai Palace, it was still far behind.
The Canghai Yuntai Palace had thirty thousand outer sect disciples.
After three days of travel, Jibei and the disciples returned to the Lingjian Sect.
At the same time, the elders who had gone to other cities for the disciple recruitment competition also returned to the Lingjian Sect.