Guilty Elder and Doubled Rewards

The main hall of the Warrior Monk Institute floored with half-meter long black jade, polished to a mirror sheen.

Four guardian heavenly king statues, some holding Vajras and others bronze bells, were displayed in the center of the hall.

Jiang Chuan stood in the empty hall, gazing at the four heavenly king statues, his mind in turmoil.

"Jing Yan, who placed first in the simulation assessment, was awarded a mid-grade treasure artifact, the Moonlight Mirror, and the Golden Light Great Hand Seal, one of the Bodhi Temple's Thirty-Six Divine Abilities, by Elder Jingyun."

"With these two rewards, my chances of killing Ji Xinyu in the simulation have increased by another point!"

"Jiang Chuan."

As Jiang Chuan was contemplating, Elder Jingyun's voice sounded from behind him.

Jiang Chuan quickly turned, bowed, and said, "Jiang Chuan greets Elder Jingyun and all the esteemed elders."

Elder Jingyun, along with Elders Jing Fa, Jing Shan, and four other Bodhi Temple elders, entered the hall.

"Jiang Chuan, I ask you, how did you learn the Demon Slaying Saber?"

Elder Jingyun's gaze was profound, like a calm ocean that could stir up monstrous waves and engulf Jiang Chuan at any moment.

"You taught me."

Jiang Chuan almost blurted it out, but he knew very well that the Love Simulator was his greatest asset in this world, and he absolutely could not reveal it.

"Amitabha! Replying to the elder, this disciple was assigned by Elder Jing Zhen five days ago to take care of senior Golden Wind."

"Senior Golden Wind bestowed upon this disciple a Golden Essence Dagger imbued with the saber intent of the Demon Slaying Saber, allowing this disciple to comprehend it. This disciple comprehended for several days, and finally mastered this saber technique, slaying a tiger demon in an illusion."

"Senior Golden Wind... It seems I have wronged Jiang Chuan."

Hearing Jiang Chuan's words, Elder Jingyun understood that he had wrongly accused Jiang Chuan. After all, it involved Golden Wind and Jing Zhen; he only needed to question the two of them to verify the truth. He didn't believe Jiang Chuan had the audacity to deceive him.

A flicker of guilt then arose in Elder Jingyun's heart.

"Amitabha! Jiang Chuan, your talent is indeed peerless! In just a few days, you have cultivated the Demon Slaying Saber to such a level."

"After you join the Warrior Monk Institute, you must cultivate diligently with the aim of attaining the Arhat Fruit Status."

"I dare not fail the elder's cultivation. This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently," Jiang Chuan said solemnly.

As the two were conversing, a monk holding an iron staff entered the hall. The monk's face was ordinary, but his eyes shone brightly, like two lanterns, clearly indicating his extraordinary nature to anyone who saw him. Behind him was another monk with a bronze complexion, holding a Soul Chasing Spade.

"I took first place, and Jing Yan, who was first in the simulation world, is now second, while Jing An, who was second, is now third," Jiang Chuan mused inwardly.

Jing Yan and Jing An entered the hall, followed by monks entering one after another. Soon, the spacious hall became somewhat crowded.

"196, 197, 198."

As they approached two hundred people, Jiang Chuan finally saw Jing Hui. Jing Hui excitedly entered the hall and walked straight to Jiang Chuan, grabbing his shoulder.

"Junior Brother, we're finally done with the work!"

"Indeed!"

Jiang Chuan recalled the arduous labor, a smile also appearing on his face. After entering the Warrior Monk Institute, although they still had to complete tasks assigned by the Bodhi Temple every year, it was clearly much easier compared to the ceaseless labor for 365 days a year.

"By the way, Junior Brother, what was your rank in this assessment?"

Hearing Jing Hui's question, Jiang Chuan replied, "First."

"First?! Junior Brother, you're first?!" Jing Hui's eyes widened.

Jiang Chuan said with a straight face, "I comprehend the evolution of destiny daily and observe the workings of the Heavenly Dao. Isn't it normal for me to get first place?"

Well, comprehending the evolution of destiny led to this conclusion.

It's all Dragon Transformation Venerable's fault.

"The 200th disciple has entered the hall. This assessment is now concluded."

As Elder Jingyun's voice fell, outside the hall of the Warrior Monk Institute, in the courtyard, sounds of unwillingness, resentment, and helplessness rose one after another.

Jiang Chuan's expression was calm.

This was the cruelty of cultivation!

Limited resources could only be allocated to a few!

Elder Jingyun, standing before the heavenly king statues, scanned everyone in the hall and spoke again.

"The top three in this assessment are Jiang Chuan, Jing Yan, and Jing An. You should all take them as role models and cultivate diligently."

The crowd spoke in unison, "We will follow the elder's teachings!"

"Jiang Chuan, Jing Yan, and Jing An, the three of you come here."

Upon hearing Elder Jingyun's words, Jiang Chuan, Jing Yan, and Jing An walked out from the crowd and approached Elder Jingyun.

"Jing An, you are third place in this assessment. I bestow upon you a gourd of Jade Essence Soul Nurturing Pills. May you cultivate to the Fourth Realm soon."

As Elder Jingyun spoke, he took out a yellow-skinned gourd from his storage bag and handed it to Jing An.

Jing An excitedly took the yellow-skinned gourd.

"Disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and break through to the Fourth Realm as soon as possible."

"Jing Yan, you are second place in this assessment. I bestow upon you the low-grade treasure artifact, the Purple Gold Zen Staff."

Elder Jingyun spoke as he took out a nearly two-meter-long zen staff from storage and gave it to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan took the zen staff and bowed, saying, "Many thanks for the elder's bestowal."

"Jiang Chuan."

Elder Jingyun then looked at Jiang Chuan.

"Disciple is here," Jiang Chuan replied respectfully.

"You are first place in this assessment. I bestow upon you the high-grade treasure artifact, the Flame Sun Needle, and one of Bodhi Temple's Thirty-Six Divine Abilities, the 'Treasured Mountain Seal.' I hope you cultivate well and enter the Arhat Hall soon."

Elder Jingyun then took out a golden needle, about the length of a thumb, and a slightly yellowed scroll.

Jiang Chuan was slightly taken aback and did not immediately accept the Flame Sun Needle and the 'Treasured Mountain Seal.'

Elder Jing Fa's eyes showed a hint of astonishment as he transmitted his thoughts, "Senior Brother Jingyun, aren't these rewards a bit too much?"

Although the 'Treasured Mountain Seal' was, along with the 'Demon Slaying Saber,' considered one of Bodhi Temple's Thirty-Six Divine Abilities.

The 'Demon Slaying Saber' was only considered mid to low-tier among the Thirty-Six Divine Abilities, while the 'Treasured Mountain Seal' was a divine ability that ranked within the top ten!

Even many elders were not qualified to cultivate it!

"Jiang Chuan's talent is exceptional. He has already cultivated the 'Demon Slaying Saber' to near completion. Ordinary divine abilities would not help him much. The 'Treasured Mountain Seal' is just right for him."

Elder Jingyun transmitted his thoughts.

Jiang Chuan had demonstrated excellent talent, coupled with his guilt for wrongly accusing Jiang Chuan.

Therefore, Elder Jingyun had replaced the originally prepared 'Golden Light Great Hand Seal' with the 'Treasured Mountain Seal.'

"But..."

"I am the elder of the Warrior Monk Institute and in charge of it. If the Abbot blames me, I will bear the responsibility." Elder Jingyun interrupted Elder Jing Fa.

"With the high-grade treasure artifact Flame Sun Needle and the 'Treasured Mountain Seal,' my chances of killing Ji Xinyu in the simulation have increased by at least two to three percent!"

Jiang Chuan looked at the divine ability and treasure artifact in Elder Jingyun's hands, his heart filled with excitement. He then respectfully accepted the Flame Sun Needle and the 'Treasured Mountain Seal.'

"Many thanks for the elder's bestowal! Disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to enter the Arhat Hall as soon as possible."

The surrounding monks, looking at the treasure artifact and divine ability in Jiang Chuan's hands, all showed expressions of jealousy and envy.

Elder Jingyun nodded with satisfaction, and then instructed the disciples of the Warrior Monk Institute to arrange new residences for Jiang Chuan and the others.