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Chapter 316: A Decisive Man
Chen Beiwu's calm gaze settled on Chi Quan.
The prodigies present all seemed radiant and extraordinary, but most possessed golden fortune. Those blessed with great fortune were few and far between.
Chi Quan alone possessed great fortune that had gathered momentum and formed a young dragon.
But what of it, even if he possessed a Fortune Crimson Dragon?
Fortune was not immutable, and the position of founding disciple was especially important.
When choosing a disciple, Chen Beiwu cared more about a suitable temperament than fortune.
Chi Quan was clever and bold, daring to smash his cauldrons and sink his boats. He possessed the ruthlessness and gambling spirit of someone who would brave a thousand cuts to drag the emperor from his horse.
But Chen Beiwu disliked this almost extreme temperament, which drove its owner into desperate straits to seek riches amid danger. He valued cultivators who planned before acting and remained steady and prudent.
Of course, his dislike did not stop Chen Beiwu from thinking more highly of Chi Quan.
Fortune Crimson Dragon fortune was rare in itself.
In fortune alone, possessing such great fortune at the Foundation Establishment Realm already placed Chi Quan among the very best in the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.
Even in the Five Great Grotto-Heavens, he would not pale beside some of the Cave-Heaven Prodigies. For now, however, he was a hidden dragon trapped in the depths, yet to rise.
Chen Beiwu had no doubt that, with Chi Quan's temperament and boldness, sooner or later he would have an opportunity to rise from those depths, soar into the heavens, and become a Dao-Proven True Lord.
"Rise."
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Beiwu spoke calmly.
Yet that simple word struck Chi Quan's heart like a heavy hammer, leaving his head buzzing