The Speed of Changing Faces

This is the method used by the Red Cloud Sect for testing.

A ripple, but it's not really a ripple at all; it's a circle.

Elder Qin, Elder Luo, and Su Jie were all looking at Chen Wang.

Elder Qin appeared calm on the surface, but in his heart he had already planned how to exonerate Chen Wang.

After all, it was Su Jie who specifically recommended him to him.

However, Su Jie did not tell him that Chen Wang was a body cultivator, nor did she tell him about the process of Chen Wang killing those people.

Su Jie's gaze was somewhat curious, but she didn't have any expectations.

Physical cultivation is extremely difficult and a painful path, not as fast or as comfortable as Qi cultivation.

If it weren't for poor qualifications, who would choose this path? They were all forced into it!

But then, ripples spread across Chen Wang's body.

All three of them stared wide-eyed, momentarily stunned.

Elder Luo stared wide-eyed and frowned. "Five Ripples!"

His voice rose a little, for Five Ripples already represent mid-grade aptitude!

Elder Qin and Su Jie, who were standing to the side, were also taken aback.

Elder Luo's expression immediately changed.

Elder Qin chuckled and said, "That's right, Elder Luo, do you still object now?"

Elder Luo had been stunned at first, realized what was going on after hearing the middle-aged man's words and gave a wry smile, "What a mess this has become!"

He walked up to Chen Wang with a stern face, then suddenly smiled at Chen Wang, "Xiao Chen, I was just testing you. Why don't you become my apprentice? I'll definitely teach you well!"

Chen Wang: "..."

He had just thought the old man was angry and about to start a fight.

His lips twitched slightly. "This matter..."

Elder Qin said, "Elder Luo, there's no rush to become an apprentice."

Elder Luo shook his head, took Chen Wang's hand, and said with a smile, "I liked you the moment you walked in. Sometimes, first impressions really matter."

Chen Wang: "..."

Finding a good disciple is not easy. Five Ripples's aptitude is quite good, exceeding the standard and making her a promising talent.

Teacher Luo immediately demonstrated to Chen Wang what it meant to change one's expression.

And so, Chen Wang's joining the Red Cloud Sect was quickly settled, and no one objected anymore.

Taking on a disciple is not a big deal. If Elder Luo hadn't intervened, it would have been decided just now.

Elder Luo and Elder Qin started arguing inside the room, seemingly about the matter of accepting disciples.

Su Jie personally escorted Chen Wang back. Along the way, Su Jie's disciples bowed to her, their eyes filled with either envy or admiration.

This young senior sister was already very famous, and now that she has reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, she is even more popular! Many people even believe that this senior sister has the potential to become a Golden Core Stage expert, and they highly admire Su Jie.

They noticed that Chen Wang behind Su Jie quickly looked away, and while they were curious, no one jumped out to say anything rude.

Chen Wang silently sighed in his heart, "The people of the Red Cloud Sect are quite well-mannered. No one jumped out and acted like they were the ones who had their love stolen away, which was quite dramatic."

"There's no such thing as looking down on people."

"Oh no, Lao Luo was a bit prejudiced just now."

He silently complained to himself.

Soon the two walked through a bamboo forest, which was very secluded. The wind rustled through the bamboo.

The air in this bamboo grove is fresh and full of Spiritual Qi, and there is a small pavilion in the middle of the grove.

As Chen Wang watched the young female cultivator lead him to this secluded and deserted place, a sense of suspicion arose in his heart. "Could this woman harbor ill intentions towards me, lusting after my body?"

Su Jie is tall and slender, and the breeze blowing against her body accentuates her beautiful figure.

She turned around and said to Chen Wang, "Sit down."

Chen Wang asked hesitantly, "Right here? Isn't that too fast?"

Su Jie was taken aback. "What do you mean, too fast?"

The two stared at each other for a while.

Su Jie said again, "Let's talk while we're sitting down."

She pointed to the stone bench, and Chen Wang suddenly realized what was happening.

So this is where you sit.

He then sat down, and Su Jie sat down opposite him.

Chen Wang cut to the chase and asked, "You didn't seem to mention that I'm a cultivator?"

Su Jie smiled and said, "You came all the way to the sect to send a message to save me, do you expect me to expose your past?"

Things went even more smoothly than Chen Wang had imagined. Chen Wang coughed and said, "It's nothing. I fell off a cliff, accidentally ate spirit medicine, obtained a secret manual from someone else, and thus embarked on the path of body tempering. It's a story full of hardships and tears!"

Su Jie was taken aback for a moment, then smiled sweetly, "You're quite interesting to talk to."

If the younger disciples were to see their beloved senior sister chatting and laughing with Chen Wang here, it would be disastrous.

Those high qualities Chen Wang had just praised would likely be thrown to the ground in an instant, and they would definitely target him! Chen Wang hesitated and said, "Would it be dangerous for me to join the Red Cloud Sect as an Outer Sect Disciple at this time?"

Su Jie said, "Are you asking about the recent attacks from many forces, or are you worried that I'm just putting on a show to actually send you to do something dangerous?"

She was indeed an exceptionally intelligent woman.

Chen Wang grinned. "To be honest, a little bit, since we're not that familiar with each other."

Su Jie smiled and said, "You are such an honest person."

Chen Wang nodded seriously. "That's what everyone I know says."

Su Jie gazed into his eyes and said calmly, "Both of these dangers exist; it mainly depends on how you consider them."

"Compared to the Red Cloud Sect, your personal strength is still too small, and you have already made enemies with the Profound Yin Sect. Those people are very bloodthirsty. In my opinion, it would be better for you to join a sect."

Chen Wang nodded; Su Jie's words inexplicably gave people a feeling of sincerity.

If she weren't a skilled actress, she would truly be a woman with a strong sense of chivalry.

At this moment, Chen Wang didn't pretend as well as the two elders. Instead, he asked directly, "At this point, you don't even need to check my background to suspect that I'm from another force?"

He had always been curious: did this woman trust him so much? Su Jie shook her head. "There's nothing to investigate. If you were here as an undercover agent, you wouldn't be so discreet, afraid of being exposed."

Chen Wang looked up at her.

Su Jie said leisurely, "The fact that the Five Poisons Sect's Wind Pouch is in your hands speaks volumes. There have been several unsolved cases recently, such as the murder of the Three Heroes of Qishan. Are you also involved?"

Chen Wang asked curiously, "What are the Three Heroes of Qishan?"

Su Jie smiled and said, "It's nothing. I won't ask about the past. You can stay here in peace, and leave whenever you want."

"I will give you some travel expenses, and no one will make things difficult for you."

She spoke with utmost seriousness. This young female cultivator was decisive and ruthless, and her ability to command respect wasn't solely due to her cultivation level.

As a person, one naturally possesses qualities that surpass those of ordinary people.

Chen Wang clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Okay, thank you."

Su Jie shook her head. "I should thank you. From now on, we're fellow disciples."

She smiled gently, her demeanor cool and aloof, like a lotus flower.