As the disciples vanished, the dean and the senior leadership came to a meeting room in the Front Peak's main hall.
"Does everyone have confidence in their disciples?" Lin Jiuyuan asked with a smile.
The Grand Elder remained perfectly composed and said slowly, "Spirit Flame Peak's strength is plain for all to see, and Ge Zhengyan ranks first among the inner disciples.
"We're certain to have a place among the top three, both for Pill Peaks and individuals."
The Seventh Elder teased, "Senior Brother, that's a little too absolute. Spirit Flame Peak may be strong, but we aren't weak either.
"As for which peak will come dead last, though, I already have one in mind. Care to guess which?"
Feng Xueying's words drew a round of chuckles.
"Baoyue, your Pill Peak really is disappointing. You occupy such a large peak, yet you've recruited only four disciples. Is that acceptable?" The Grand Elder seized the opportunity to reprimand her.
The dean immediately chimed in, "The Grand Elder is absolutely right. Junior Sister, you need to listen!
"Put more thought into nurturing your disciples.
"If everyone were as indolent as you, how would the Pill Dao be passed down?"
"I'm indeed no good at passing on knowledge and skills. Teaching disciples only leads them astray. If everyone thinks I've neglected my duties, just strip me of my elder's position! I'd be perfectly happy studying the Pill Dao on my own!" Rao Baoyue said unhappily.
"A teacher's abilities develop gradually too. Who can teach disciples well right from the start?
"Teach them the way you learned back then. Given time, you'll naturally develop your own teaching system," Lin Jiuyuan urged earnestly.
"Master had me watch the alchemy process once, and I knew how to do it. When I teach that way, my disciples