With special matters given special treatment, everything proceeded with extraordinary efficiency. Fang Qianyuan's registration was soon settled, leaving only a public ceremony to formalize his apprenticeship.
The ceremony would serve as an announcement to the world, letting everyone know of their master-disciple relationship.
With distinguished figures from every quarter gathered here, it was the perfect opportunity to hold the ceremony. Jiang Yunfeng therefore decided to settle the matter tomorrow, on the twenty-second.
"Fairy Yellow Apricot, the Poison Gentleman, and the Mighty Bear King happen to be taking disciples too. We might as well invite them to join the festivities rather than go to the trouble of holding separate ceremonies."
Only then did Fang Qianyuan learn that Liu Yeye, Meng Du, and Zhou Tong had also become disciples of the three Earth Rank Experts: Fairy Yellow Apricot, the Poison Gentleman, and the Mighty Bear King, respectively.
This meant the ceremony could be held together with the post-tournament awards ceremony and the annual celebration before the New Year.
The sect had maintained this tradition for years. The Administrative Affairs Institute would certainly be well prepared, ensuring the occasion lacked none of its grandeur.
Disciples also became apprentices to Earth Rank Experts at other times of year, but those were different circumstances.
Before long, the people from Cang Mountain Academy departed, while Jiang Yunfeng and Sun Zhuo remained.
"Well? What are your thoughts after becoming the Tournament Champion?" Jiang Yunfeng wore a faint, knowing smile. Already settling into the role of an accomplished master, he intended to offer Fang Qianyuan some guidance.
Fang Qianyuan said, "All I know is that I am no less capable than any genius!"
"Good. You have developed confidence and a proper understanding of yourself. That is the seed of a strong warrior's heart!" Jiang Yunfeng praised him, but