Want to Become My Disciple? Then Kowtow First!

The next day, faint morning light broke over the horizon.

Qin Yang got up early and eagerly headed out, hurrying to the library to clock in for work.

To him now, this library was practically a treasure trove.

He could go to work, slack off a little, and grow stronger while lying around.

It felt unbelievably good!

Where else could he find a job this great? Yet just as Qin Yang arrived at the library entrance, a notification suddenly came through on his phone.

He took it out and checked.

It was a group message from the supervisor in the work chat.

Everyone, come to the Conference Room immediately for an emergency meeting! The Martial Hall Master will be here in person!

The conspicuous message made Qin Yang pause.

Why had the Library Director come?

In his impression, this director had always been mysterious and elusive.

If he was appearing in person now, he probably had something important to announce! Thinking this, Qin Yang did not hesitate.

He immediately headed for the library's large Conference Room.

The large Conference Room, which could hold a hundred people, was already packed. Voices rose and fell without end as every staff member gathered together.

Qin Yang lowered his head in silence and, as usual, entered the room before finding an inconspicuous corner to stay in.

After taking his seat, he looked up at the stage.

A middle-aged man in a crisp suit stood there. His temples were streaked with gray, and he carried the refined air of a scholar. Every gesture was calm and proper.

Yet even so, traces of Stellar Power still leaked from him, impossible to fully suppress.

"This is..."

Qin Yang stared at the Martial Hall Master onstage, surprise stirring in his heart.

No matter how well the other man concealed his strength, he could not escape Qin Yang's judgment.

The Martial Hall Master really was an Innate Realm expert?! But on second thought, that was perfectly normal.

A place like the Jianghai City Library housed countless cultivation manuals and scriptures. Naturally, it needed a powerful expert to guard it.

Once all the staff had arrived,

the Martial Hall Master onstage raised his right fist to his lips and coughed softly. "Everyone, quiet down."

His voice was warm and clear. Though it was not loud, it somehow drowned out every bit of noise in the room.

The crowd immediately fell silent.

Once the atmosphere settled, the Martial Hall Master continued.

"Very good. Now that everyone has quieted down, I won't take up too much of your time today. I only have a few reminders."

"Recently, you must treat anyone who comes into the library to read with greater respect. Do not neglect them under any circumstances. In particular, pay close attention to unfamiliar elderly people you have never seen before. There must not be the slightest lapse..."

The matters he went on to explain were mostly about the staff's attitude.

Everyone in the Conference Room nodded repeatedly, listening intently to the Library Director's instructions.

They were afraid of missing even a single detail.

Their expressions were all tense, as solemn as if facing a great enemy.

Seeing everyone in that state,

Qin Yang was thoroughly confused in his seat.

What was going on? Why was everyone so serious today? Could it be that someone from above was coming down for an inspection?! Just as Qin Yang's thoughts began to wander, the brief morning meeting quickly came to an end.

"Alright, everyone. I've said everything that needed to be said. You've all worked hard during this special period."

The Martial Hall Master swept his gaze over the crowd and said calmly, "Return to your posts and do as I've just instructed."

At the Martial Hall Master's order, everyone rose from their seats and began leaving the Conference Room.

Qin Yang followed behind the crowd, maintaining his usual ordinary demeanor.

However,

just as he passed beneath the stage,

the Martial Hall Master onstage raised his brows slightly.

He stared at Qin Yang's retreating figure and froze for a moment.

For some reason, he suddenly sensed a peculiar aura from Qin Yang.

Was it an illusion?

Noticing his expression, the supervisor quickly approached the Martial Hall Master and asked in a low voice,

"Martial Hall Master... is there something wrong with that young man?"

"No. He just feels somewhat unusual."

The Martial Hall Master shook his head and asked curiously, "When did he join the library? Why don't I remember him?"

"It's normal that you don't remember him, Martial Hall Master. He's new and has only been here for a few months. He hasn't even passed his probation period yet."

The supervisor frowned in thought, then added, "His talent is poor. There's nothing remarkable about him."

"Is that so..."

Hearing this, the Martial Hall Master nodded and no longer gave it much thought. He merely remarked, "The young man is quite handsome, though."

After all, strength was supreme in this world. No matter how handsome someone was, it would not put food on the table.

Strength was still measured mainly by how many star beasts one had slain.

After leaving the Conference Room,

Qin Yang sensed the gaze focused on him from behind disappear, and only then did he let out a breath of relief.

He had felt the Martial Hall Master's gaze earlier as well.

But with the protection of the Innate Realm, he could conceal his strength, so there was no need to worry.

What Qin Yang had not expected was that the Martial Hall Master's intuition would be so sharp. With just a passing glance, he had sensed that something was off!

"This world is still too dangerous. I'll have to keep an even lower profile in the future."

With that thought, Qin Yang quickened his pace toward the library, ready to start work.

But at that moment,

a familiar voice suddenly called out from behind him.

"Wait for me, Lao Qin!"

Qin Yang turned around and saw an old acquaintance.

It was Xia He!

"What are you thinking about, man? You slipped away so fast. I wanted to call you in the Conference Room, but I couldn't even catch up."

Xia He jogged up beside Qin Yang, panting as he spoke.

"If I said I was in a hurry to get to work, would you believe me?"

Qin Yang smiled and casually made something up.

"Cut it out. You're usually quiet as a clam. I think you're trying to run into that Sword Dao Expert, aren't you?"

Xia He rolled his eyes. "You really want to improve that badly!"

"What Sword Dao Expert?"

Qin Yang stopped in his tracks, looking surprised. "What kind of nonsense are you talking about?"

"You're playing dumb with me? You wouldn't go to Bai Jin Han when I invited you... and now you don't even know about something this big? Check the news yourself. This is all over Trending Searches this morning!"

As he spoke, Xia He took out his phone and casually sent Qin Yang several links.

Qin Yang opened one and looked.

At the top of Trending Searches was a striking image of a mountain split in two.

The familiar sight stunned Qin Yang, and he was secretly shocked.

Isn't that the mountain I cut apart last night?

It actually made Trending Searches?

Seeing the shock on Qin Yang's face, Xia He assumed he had been frightened and could not help explaining confidently, "You didn't know? Last night, someone cut through a mountain in the suburbs with a single sword strike. Everyone's talking about it now. No one knows which Sword Dao Expert has arrived.

The news has already spread everywhere. The Martial Hall Master held that meeting because he was afraid we might offend this expert."

As he spoke, Xia He sighed with deep emotion. "How great would it be if I could take this expert as my teacher? One Sword Breaks Peak was just too cool!"

His voice was full of profound envy.

Hearing that, Qin Yang's expression turned strange. He teased, "Want to take me as your teacher? Then kowtow to me first."