After three days of investigation, Yang Xiu temporarily ruled out the possibility that Ye Lin was a prodigy from the Star River Cosmos.
Because Ye Lin did not fit the description in any way. According to Bai Ziran, Ye Lin had come from another province and arrived here to evade pursuit.
He had no choice but to believe such a claim, because if that were the case, there would be nowhere for him to investigate. He could only hope that he was overthinking things.
Ever since arriving here, his suspicions had grown worse. He always felt that everyone wanted to kill him.
"We pay our respects to the Elder."
The disciples below respectfully bowed to Ye Lin one after another. This was the succession ceremony for every newly appointed elder—meant to familiarize everyone with the new elder so they could recognize and remember him.
Thus avoiding any unnecessary misunderstandings later on.
"Rise. There is no need to be so courteous."
Ye Lin said with a smile. This was merely a small occasion to him; after all, he had once been a Sect Master.
"Ninth Elder, today is not only your succession ceremony, but also the day our Dao Heaven Sect recruits disciples."
Shen Yue said softly from the side.
"Oh? How so?"
Ye Lin raised a brow.
"Every ten years, our Dao Heaven Sect recruits disciples throughout all of Yang Province, and today happens to be the day of recruitment."
"By the Sect Master's wishes, you should also choose a few disciples who catch your eye."
Shen Yue said softly. After all, each of the eight elders of the Dao Heaven Sect's Inner Sect had, more or less, several personal disciples under them.
As a newly appointed elder, it would be difficult to justify Ye Lin not taking in a