Li Qingqiu's words left Shen Yue only half-convinced. After all, the Xiao Clan Three Brothers and Yun Cai were also highly talented, yet Li Qingqiu hadn't taken them on as disciples.
"Then I'll show you around. If I find any disciples who catch my eye, I'll make an exception and bring them into the Sword Sect," Shen Yue said.
Although the sect had rules, elders were allowed to make exceptions when promoting disciples. They just couldn't do it too often. Chu Jing's Immortal Guard was specifically tasked with overseeing such matters.
"Speaking of the Sword Sect, besides Sword Solitary, are there any other disciples worth the sect's special attention?"
Li Qingqiu asked casually as they made their way up the mountain.
"Of course. There are quite a few promising seedlings, but none who can compare with Sword Solitary. That boy has talent on par with your disciples. His sword intent is truly extraordinary. He might even have a shot at becoming the sect's strongest disciple someday."
Shen Yue lavished praise on Sword Solitary.
He believed Sword Solitary would surely become Qingxiao Sect's sharpest sword.
"He's already become my Third Junior Brother's disciple. Aren't you afraid the two of them will come after you together one day?" Li Qingqiu asked with a grin.
Shen Yue laughed. "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, I'll admit defeat."
"Oh? You really can admit defeat?"
"The future belongs to the younger generation."
Li Qingqiu didn't believe a word. The man was such a show-off, and his Competitive Spirit was no weaker than anyone else's. Besides, with the Fate of [Number One Under Heaven], he was destined to spend his whole life chasing the title of Number One Under Heaven.
People really trusted each other less and less these days. As an elder, he