Inside an inn in Song City: Inside a room:
After washing himself a few times in the bathtub, Gu Hai finally got rid of all the dirt on his body. Then, he looked at the mirror in shock.
"Is this how I looked when I was at my peak?" Gu Hai said excitedly as he rubbed his face.
The wrinkles on Xiao Chen's face had disappeared. The new white hair at the roots of his hair had turned completely black.
His chiseled muscles were even more perfect than the bodybuilders on TV back on Earth. His bronze skin was full of vitality.
Xiao Chen's entire body looked younger. The only thing that did not change was his eyes, which were still as deep as a pool of water.
"The first layer of the Innate Realm? I finally broke through. Xian 'er, I am one step closer to taking revenge for you! "A ferocious expression flashed on Gu Hai's face.
After a while, Gu Hai calmed down. Then, he put on his clothes and opened the door.
The people standing at the door were none other than Chen Tianshan and Chen Liangyi.
"Uncle Gu, you turned younger?" Chen Liangyi's eyes lit up.
"Song City collected it?" Gu Hai glanced at Chen Liangyi.
"Yes. Many thanks, Uncle Gu. Many thanks!" Chen Liangyi bowed sincerely.
Gu Hai nodded.
"The Hall Master is already waiting for you in the main hall. Let's talk about this later," Chen Tianshan said with a smile.
Gu Hai nodded and followed Chen Tianshan to the main hall. ---
In the main hall: The young woman sat at the host's seat and played Go with Venerable Liu Nian. The others accompanied her. Gao Xianzhi stood at the end of the group. The moment Gu Hai entered the hall, everyone looked at him.
When the Clear River Sect Master looked at Gu Hai, he did not show the initial joy. Instead, resentment flashed in his eyes. After all, he had wasted a large number of spirit stones because of this freak.
"Gu Hai, many thanks, Immortal Venerate!" Gu Hai bowed respectfully to the young woman, the Hall Master.
"Immortal Venerate? Ha, I'm not an Exalted Immortal. Why would Mr. Goode be so grateful to me? "The girl laughed.
"I, Gu Hai, will remember your kindness in my heart. If it weren't for you, I would only be an old man waiting to die. I wouldn't have returned to my prime!" Gu Hai took a deep breath and said.
The Clear River Sect Master showed a sullen expression, but he did not flare up. Gu Hai gave the credit to the young girl, and the Clear River Sect Master had no intention of snatching the credit.
"Alright, since you're grateful to me, I won't hold back. Because of you, we've wasted a lot of time. Come with us immediately! "The young girl said bluntly.
"Oh?" Gu Hai was slightly stunned.
"Gao Xianzhi, who is with you, the Clear River Sect's Chen Tianshan, and the First Song Sect's Song Qingshu will all join my Elite Hall. I am the Hall Master. From now on, you will serve me! "The young girl said directly.
"Class One Hall? Hall Master? "Gu Hai raised his eyebrows.
"Gu Hai, it is your good fortune that the Hall Master took a fancy to you. Quickly thank her!" the Clear River Sect Master said seriously.
However, Gu Hai frowned as he looked at the young girl.
"Elite Hall? I wonder if Exalted Immortal can clear up my doubts? "Gu Hai asked with another bow.
"Hahaha! You brat, when others hear that they can join Elite Hall, they are all overjoyed. Yet, you are still being picky?" the First Song Sect Master immediately sneered.
"This humble one is not qualified to be picky. It is just that this humble one is ignorant and inexperienced. I'm afraid that this humble one is incompetent and will embarrass Exalted Immortal!" Gu Hai immediately said carefully.
"It's not to the extent of embarrassing you. Your cultivation is somewhat weak. However, it's fine as long as you are smart. In this Thousand Islands Sea, all the sects take pride in joining my Elite Hall. If you work for my Elite Hall, you will receive an unimaginable salary. As for my Elite Hall, I only want elites! "the young, female hall master said solemnly to Gu Hai.
"Oh?" Gu Hai's expression changed as he looked at the Clear River Sect Master.
The Clear River Sect Master smiled coldly and said, "Even though the hall master took a fancy to you, I do not dare to accept you. I can fulfill my promise and give you an Innate Realm cultivation technique. However, how can my cultivation technique compare to Elite Hall's cultivation technique? Gu Hai, it is your good fortune that the hall master took a fancy to your talent! "
"Mr. Goode, what are you hesitating for?" Gao Xianzhi smiled bitterly at the side.
What was Gu Hai hesitating for? This was such a good opportunity. How could there be so much to think about?
Gu Hai looked at the crowd.
The Clear River Sect and First Song Sect disciples all showed envious expressions as they looked at Xiao Chen. However, the young, female hall master showed some confidence. Chen Tianshan, who was at the side, kept giving Xiao Chen looks, telling him to agree. However, the handsome, middle-aged monk behind the young woman showed an unconcerned attitude. He held his Buddhist prayer beads, looking like he was reciting scriptures.
"Immortal Exalted, if I join Elite Hall, may I know what restrictions there are? What taboos? "Gu Hai looked solemnly at the young, female hall master.
Everyone looked at Gu Hai in confusion. You are just an ordinary person, yet you dare to negotiate with the hall master? Are you out of your mind? It was like an emperor wanting to take in a beggar as his subject, but the beggar was actually being picky.
"Restrictions? Simple. You are not to betray Elite Hall. Also, you are to listen to my orders. Also, you do not have a choice! "the young woman said confidently.
Gu Hai smiled bitterly and nodded.
"Since that is the case, Gu Hai greets Hall Master. I only hope that Hall Master will fulfill her promise. In the future, I will only listen to Hall Master's orders!" Gu Hai said Solemnly with a bow.
"Oh?" Everyone felt slightly stunned.
Gu Hai asked for so long. It turned out that he was just waiting here to listen to the hall master's orders? He would not listen to the others?
"Hahaha! Good! If you do well, I do not mind giving you special privileges. Remember, my name is Long Wanqing! "the young, female hall master said with a smile.
"Many thanks, Hall Master!" Gu Hai said with a smile.
"Venerable, which division do you think Gu Hai should join my Elite Hall?" the young woman asked Venerable Liu Nian, who was at the side.
However, Venerable Liu Nian seemed to have startled awake. He stopped playing with the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand and looked at Gu Hai.
"Elite Hall is split into five divisions: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Since Hall Master agreed to give him special privileges to only listen to Hall Master's orders, naturally, only the five division masters are qualified. Coincidentally, the Water Division Master position is vacant. How about we let Gu Hai be the Water Division Master?" Venerable Liu Nian said.
"What?" The expressions of the surrounding people immediately changed as they looked at Venerable Liu Nian in horror.
"Hall Master, you absolutely cannot do that. Gu Hai is somewhat capable. However, it would be inappropriate for him to become a division master right after joining Elite Hall. What would the other Elite Hall members think?" the Clear River Sect Master said enviously as he raised his eyebrows.
"Indeed. Hall Master, you have to reconsider. Although we are Elite Hall's subordinate sects and are not part of Elite Hall's core, this is a brat who just advanced to the Innate Realm. We do not even know if he can advance further in his cultivation. Yet, you want him to be a division master? How are you going to convince the others? "the First Song Sect Master said, his expression changing as well.
At this moment, even Long Wanqing frowned as she looked at Venerable Liu Nian. Clearly, she also felt that this reward was somewhat excessive.
"Venerable, why are you recommending him to be a division master?" Long Wanqing asked with a frown.
Venerable Liu Nian shook his head and said, "I am not recommending him to be a division master. With his strength, he is not strong enough to fight for the position of division master. Furthermore, countless people in Elite Hall are eyeing this position. It is not just Elite Hall but also the people of the other factions. They are all waiting for you to make a fool of yourself, waiting for you to personally smash Elite Hall's reputation!"
"Huh?" The young woman raised her eyebrows.
"As the saying goes, a sovereign's words are no joke. Hall Master, you are the same now. With your current position, you need to be careful with your words and actions. You need to be careful with every word you say. You promised Gu Hai that he would only listen to your orders after joining Elite Hall. That means that there are only two positions for him. Only one division master will be a division master, and the other will be a guest elder like me. Hall Master, you can decide for yourself, "Venerable Liu Nian said indifferently.
However, Long Wanqing raised her eyebrows, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.
When the others heard Venerable Liu Nian's words, they no longer dared to say anything.
Long Wanqing's expression changed. Finally, she looked at Gu Hai again.
"Gu Hai, from today onwards, you are my Elite Hall's Water Division Master. This is your authority token. In the future, you will only be responsible to me, "Long Wanqing said seriously as she took out a purple authority token.
Gu Hai looked at Long Wanqing. He had not expected this Elite Hall to have so many rules.
Although he did not know what the Water Division Master was, he could tell from the earlier conversation that she held authority. At this moment, Xiao Chen could not refuse.
"Yes. Many thanks, Hall Master. Gu Hai will definitely not let Hall Master down," Gu Hai said Solemnly.
Before everyone's envious gazes, Gu Hai slowly received the purple authority token.
The authority token was neither metal nor wood. There was a carving of a drop of water on it.
"Drip a drop of blood on it!" Long Wanqing said with a frown.
Gu Hai nodded. Then, he found a thin needle and pricked his finger to drip a drop of blood on the authority token.
"Buzz!"
The purple authority token trembled slightly and released a beam of purple light into Gu Hai's body. It seemed to connect with Gu Hai's mind in an instant. Gu Hai immediately felt like there was a small space about thirty meters wide in the authority token. There were ten purple spirit stones and a bamboo scroll in that space.
"This is?" Gu Hai exclaimed in shock.
"Keep this authority token properly. In the future, you will be Elite Hall's Water Division Master. Don't disappoint me," Long Wanqing said seriously.
"I'll do my best!" Gu Hai nodded.
The Clear River Sect Master looked at Gu Hai with a conflicted expression. Previously, he did not like Gu Hai. However, things were different now. Now that Gu Hai was an Elite Hall's division master, his status would immediately change.
"Congratulations, Division Master Gu. In the past, I promised Division Master Gu that you would enter my Clear River Sect to study. Now, it looks like I will not have the chance to fulfill that promise. What does Division Master Gu want? As long as it is not overboard, I will do my best to satisfy you. Consider it a form of regret! "the Clear River Sect Master smiled.
"I am already very grateful that the Clear River Sect helped me break through. However, if I leave immediately with Hall Master, my Gu Residence …"
"Division Master Gu, rest assured. No one will dare to touch them. All the land in the Chen Nation's Hulao Pass will be under the Gu Residence's jurisdiction. You can return at any time," the Clear River Sect Master said with certainty.
"Many thanks!" Gu Hai bowed slightly.
"Hall Master, can I be under Division Master Gu's command?" Gao Xianzhi suddenly stepped forward and asked.
"Oh?" A look of curiosity flashed in Long Wanqing's eyes.
"My abilities are limited. I hope that I can follow Division Master Gu and learn from him," Gao Xianzhi said Solemnly.
"That's fine. I still have not decided which side you will be assigned to. You can ask Gu Hai if he agrees." Long Wanqing did not mind.
"I am very happy that Grand Marshal Gao can work with me. How can I dislike it?" Gu Hai immediately smiled.
"Mr. Goode — no, Division Master Gu, stop making fun of me. Just call me Little Gao. It is my honor to follow Division Master Gu! "Gao Xianzhi immediately bowed happily.
"Alright. Mister Gao is too polite!" Gu Hai immediately helped Gao Xianzhi up.
"Since that is the case, let's leave it at that, then. Gu Hai, we will depart in three days. You have three days to deal with your own matters," Long Wanqing said with a frown.
"Yes. Many thanks, Hall Master!" Gu Hai nodded.
Then, Gu Hai walked out of the hall. Gao Xianzhi followed Gu Hai out.
The people from the Clear River Sect and the First Song Sect looked in Gu Hai's direction, jealousy filling their eyes.
After everyone took their leave, only Long Wanqing and Venerable Liu Nian remained in the hall.
Long Wanqing frowned heavily. Clearly, he was still frustrated by his earlier rashness.
"Hall Master, are you regretting conferring Gu Hai the title?" Venerable Liu Nian asked with a smile.
"I was too pleased with myself. Since I made a promise, let's just forget about it. However, I worry that he is not up to the job …" Long Wanqing frowned heavily.
"To outsiders, Elite Hall is very harmonious. Although Hall Master has just taken over, you should be able to see the internal problems. Although this Gu Hai's cultivation is somewhat weak, he is not a pushover," Venerable Liu Nian said with a smile.
"Oh?"
"Perhaps this Gu Hai can help you stir up the stagnant pool that is Elite Hall. Let him fight with those old fellows and help you gain complete control of Elite Hall," Venerable Liu Nian said Gu Hai solemnly.
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