"Even though this monster's depth of knowledge is more profound than that of Teacher Jin and he had refined a magical equipment even stronger than the one refined by Teacher Jin, at least... at least Teacher Jin is more handsome than him!"
"That's right! Teacher Jin's refining style was confident, smooth, and even graceful. He's just plain awesome. How can this monster even compare?"
"Teacher Jin, by all means, don't be dismayed. Even if you can't match up to him in all sorts of ways, at least you're better looking!"
The high school students thought for quite a while and were still unable to think of an aspect where Teacher Jin Quan was stronger than Li Yao. In the end, they just thought of this strong point that wasn't really a strong point.
Actually, even though Jin Quan appearance was quite effeminate and cool, Li Yao's appearance wasn't as bad as they were saying.
Even though Li Yao couldn't be said to be handsome, he still had a set of features that was both good and bad. His figure was tall and straight, and he possessed a coarse, wild, and brash charm. This charm that was steeped in his entire body possessed an energy that made people's blood go racing involuntarily.
If Jin Quan was a standard lady-killer, then Li Yao was a "model man" to the letter.
This was especially so when they witnessed the might of the Seven Layered Heavens Nail, which even Grandpa Lei had praised Li Yao to the high heaven for. The "mad convulsions" that Li Yao had demonstrated during his refining had transformed into a "radiating passion that revealed his dominance" within the hearts of quite a few youngsters.
In regards to Li Yao's particular personality from the perspective of these youths whose rebellious tendencies ran strong, Li Yao's matchless, tyrannical style of a monster was quite appealing.
However, Teacher Jin Quan was one of their people, so how could they embolden the enemy while putting out their own might?
Obviously, they had to boast up their Teacher Jin Quan as the number one most handsome dude under the heavens!
Jin Quan's spirit was at its lowest, but the childish and ridiculous cheers of the youths had roused his energy with laughter. He rubbed his face with some effort as his eyes turned clear. Letting out a long, relaxing breath, he nodded:
"Everyone's right. Victory and defeat are commonplace in conflicts. A single loss is not that serious. I'll cultivate properly when I return and surpass him next time!"
Jin Quan gripped the fragments of the dragon scale nail tenaciously within the palm of his hand, totally unaware that he was squeezing out blood. He walked with large strides to go face to face with Li Yao and performed a deep bow.
"Junior Brother Li, I accept this loss with all my heart and I thank you greatly for this profound lesson. I will forever carry this shattered dragon scale nail by my side to always have today's lesson engraved in memory. I will certainly madly cultivate when I return to the Empyrean Terminus Sect. There will be a day when I will come find you to swap pointers, and when that day comes, I hope you won't refuse!"
"That's right! Revenge is a dish best served cold. Our Teacher Jin will go back and go through bitter training for ten years. He will surely come back to find you, you big devil, and wipe out this grudge!"
The small fatty, Li Shanhao, howled while ducking behind Jin Quan.
His best friends, a few smooth-talking boys, continued to stir up trouble: "That's right, big devil! Just you wait! Teacher Jin will certainly annihilate you!"
Jin Quan was both happy and amused at the same time. His heart clearly said that he was a gifted student of Deep Sea University while his opponent was a freshman of Grand Desolate War Institution. So how could it be that Li Yao had become a big devil whose prowess was unrivaled in the mouths of the group of little rascals, while he was considered to be lower by more than a single level and needed ten years of bitter training to come back for revenge?
They’re looking down on him too much, right?
Jin Quan looked back and gave a ruthless glare to Li Shanhao. He explained with some embarrassment:
"You must not misunderstand, Junior Brother Li. I sincerely want to compare refining techniques with you. I absolutely don't harbor any grudges."
Li Yao was unable to restrain a smile. He laughed: "You're welcome to come and compare refining techniques at any time. However, I too will madly cultivate. I will certainly be stronger than I am now when you come over next time!"
"That's good then. I am very much looking forward for that day to come. When that happens, we will see just who is crazier in the end!"
After a moment's pause, Jin Quan's expression suddenly turned utterly serious. He spoke while pausing after each syllable, "Junior Brother Li, today's loss was just my sole defeat. It has nothing to do with Deep Sea University."
"Our Deep Sea University’s Refining Department is full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. The powerful come forth in large numbers. I won't talk about the previous generation for now. There are nine great true disciples and three hundred direct disciples among Professor Jiang Sheng's students. I am just one of the three hundred direct disciples ranked near the end. I am far from being able to represent the true level of Deep Sea University’s Refining Department.
"And so, based on the strength I see before me, you are still far from being proficient enough if you truly wish to challenge the Deep Sea University’s Refining Department!"
Li Yao's eyebrows raised up high like the unsheathing of two black sabers:
"What's the difference between a true disciple and a direct disciple?"
Jin Quan explained:
"Direct disciples are recognized by Professor Jiang Sheng. They are fortunate students who are allowed to listen to his personal lectures and are naturally much more powerful in strength than a typical student."
"Not every student who receives personal instruction from Professor Jiang Sheng can receive his true teachings. This is because the professor speaks far too profoundly and mysteriously. Those who are lacking in aptitude by even just a little bit won't be able to make heads or tails of his words."
"In the last ten years, there have only been nine students who were able to obtain his true teachings. They are known as the Nine Great True Disciples. On their own, they formed together a refining seminar called... The Nine Star Chain!"
"The Nine Star Chain is like nine little stars orbiting around Supernova Jiang Sheng!"
Jin Quan spoke with seriousness:
"The nine great disciples, the Nine Star Chain, represents the highest level of Deep Sea University’s Refining Department. Each one of them is stronger than I am by ten-fold. I needed ten years of bitter training to master a method such as the Casting Nine Scales. They look at me with disdain and contempt, for they possess even stronger ultimate techniques!"
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