"It's not that I'm unwilling to be tested. I just don't intend to waste your Spirit Essence testing stone. I only wanted a casual chat. Would you be willing?" That spirit-testing stone would turn to powder the moment I touched it. Wouldn't this just waste my time?
"Hmph, so you came here to make fools of us! What do you think the Green Jade Mountain Sect is? You expect us to chat with you? Do you really think we Mountain Sect disciples have nothing better to do?!" The young man looked thoroughly annoyed and immediately moved to drive me away.
The young woman hurriedly stopped him, shaking her head as she said quietly, "Please don't, senior brother. Even the smallest dispute at the sect gates will bring questions from our elders. We'll have to explain everything that happened. Besides, he only asked for a casual chat. He hasn't said anything else."
"Heh, you're so accommodating. No wonder people order you around as they please. If you want to chat with him, go ahead. I can't be bothered with you! But you'd better not let him near the sect gates. Don't drag me into it if something happens." The male disciple's face was full of disdain and displeasure.
The young woman sighed helplessly and could only motion me aside. "Please don't take offense, friend. Fierce beasts and birds of prey often attack our outer gates. The disciples are usually on edge while standing guard, so their tempers aren't the best. When someone comes without intending to join the sect, they inevitably see it as a disturbance and feel upset."
"I see. It's no trouble. Your understanding, on the other hand, is truly impressive. I won't ask you these questions for nothing, miss. If you can answer a few things for me,