Chapter 139
After several days of rest, Lu Sheng recovered the means to walk and move about . Previously, he found it difficult to even walk for a prolonged period of time and was able to move about only in a limited range . The poison had spread too pervasively in his body and he had lost too much blood; all he could do was to rest and recuperate in his sanctuary .
Fortunately, Yin Yang Jade Crane Aquarius Qi was extremely impressive . At Level Seven, its High-Speed Qi Replenishment effect greatly sped up Lu Sheng’s recovery . Supplemented with large quantities of food and tonic supplements which Lu Sheng consumed and converted into inner Qi, his body was well nourished .
In just the short span of four days, Lu Sheng had eaten up to ten thousand taels’ worth of precious herbs . He ate centuries-old ginseng and precious roots as if they were rice . Thanks to all that, he was now able to move about like normal .
Only the sect master of Crimson Whale Sect would have the financial ability and connections to secure so many precious medicinal herbs . If it were anyone else, even ordinary wealthy men with sufficient money would not be able to buy so many precious items in the short term .
With his injuries turning for the better, Lu Sheng finally came out of his seclusion and lived aboard the Crimson Whale, slowly recuperating .
In the surface, others could not tell that he bore severe injuries . Like the everyday routine, he continued to visit the pharmacy and Martial Proclamation Court . Occasionally, he would practice his saber technique in the arena on shore .
In the blink of an eye, several days passed…
"Rumble…!"
Streaks of lightning flashed across the ominous sky . The purple arcs of electricity leapt in and out of the clouds .
The waters of Cypress Pine Lake smashed into the side of the Crimson Whale in waves .
In the Swallow Hall, Lu Sheng, Hong Mingzi, and Chen Ying sat together, unbothered by the weather outside as they observed the sect disciples sparring before them .
Hong Mingzi’s two disciples—Lin Honglian and Yuan Zhong—as well as Chen Ying’s three disciples and a whole bunch of young disciples in the sect were undergoing a contest held across the sect . The selected contestants were all younger than the age of twenty .
Many of the sect’s upper echelons were also seated in the hall .
This was the sect’s routine rankings contest, held once every three years . All who were under the age of twenty were eligible to take part . Those who made it into the top ten would receive practical monetary rewards as well as special guidance in their skills . Additionally, they would also enter the view of the sect’s top management and be promoted to key posts in the sect .
Seated on the sect master’s seat, Lu Sheng gazed at the sparring disciples under the platform disinterestedly . His mind was elsewhere .
This realm of combat was simply too weak for him now . On the surface, he seemed to be watching the match; in actual fact, he was circulating and accelerating the healing speed of Yin Yang Jade Crane Aquarius Qi in the hopes of recovering sooner .
"Clang clang clang clang!!"
Coincidentally, two female disciples were sparring right now . Both were using sabers and were locked in a close fight . Although they were lacking in strength, they were fast and had a good acumen for timing . Moreover, both were known for their good looks in the sect . Dressed in purple and blue respectively, the two of them sparred like they were dancing .
"Su Yue’er may not be using the Grand Golden Saber Technique with great ease, but she’s got a good grasp of timing . Shangguan Rong’s got the upper hand slightly in terms of speed . In terms of the Violet Desire Mantra cultivated by them, Shangguan Rong’s cultivation is deeper as well, making up for her poorer grasp of timing . The outcome of this fight will determine who clinches the tenth spot," Chen Ying nodded in evaluation .
"Chen Ying’s right . Both of them are at the pinnacle of Strength Proficiency . Even for our great Crimson Whale Sect, they can be considered outstanding talents with above average strength . Especially Su Yue’er . She’s skilled in networking and handling people . Jie Long City needs precisely such a talent," Hong Mingzi suggested with a smile . "What do you think, Junior Apprentice Brother?"
"Erm…" Lu Sheng hummed distractedly .
"That works . Senior Apprentice Brother’s suggestion is a good one . Let’s appoint Su Yue’er as Deputy Branch Head in Jie Long City after this . "
"Junior Apprentice Brother…?" Hong Mingzi noticed that Lu Sheng was distracted . Since Lu Sheng had made that trip that night, he had been distracted like this . This was the sect’s great contest! Many disciples and key personnel were looking at him from under the platform!
More than thirty people were seated in Swallow Hall . They were the Branch Heads or Deputy Branch Heads posted to various places . If the sect master was disinterested, their morale would all be affected .
"Mm, as for Shangguan Rong, we can appoint her as the Branch Head of Shifting Star City . That place sits on the border with Ju Rong Nation and could use a human resources and networking talent like her," Lu Sheng came back into the present and replied after some thought .
His voice wasn’t loud . But all who were present were experts; even the weakest among them was at Strength Proficiency . How could they not have heard him?
To be honest, they all had noticed Lu Sheng’s distracted state . But ever since the battle with the umbrella girl and the heavy losses suffered by the sect, the remaining leaders of the Sect regarded Lu Sheng, who had single-handedly turned the tides of the battle, with reverence as if he were a deity . They trusted and obeyed him without question . Hence, not much negative influence was caused by his distraction, unlike Hong Mingzi thought .
Just then, the two sparring ladies pulled away from each other and cupped their fists together, declaring a draw . They had both reached the end of their strength . If they were to carry on any further, they would only prolong the stalemate, unless one of them used their killing move . There was no point in just comparing their stamina in a match of skill .
"Many thanks to Sect Master for your appointment!" having heard Lu Sheng’s answer, Shangguan Rong was filled with joy . A sweet smile appeared on her face as she cupped her fists and bowed . Finally, she made it into the sect’s management . That was the goal she had been striving for all this while .
There were many females in Crimson Whale Sect . Many of them were of aristocratic background and were of comparable looks and martial arts skill . She had slowly made a name for herself by paying more attention to her dressing .
Now that she had gained the upper management’s attention, she was satisfied with the returns of her effort .
Unlike Shangguan Rong, Su Yue’er stepped forward without any joy on her face .
"In reply to Sect Master, Su Yue does not wish to be appointed a branch head . "
"You don’t want to be a branch head?" Lu Sheng and Hong Mingzi were caught by surprise . What they were offering was the wish of countless sect disciples—to possess authority over others, like a duke with a fiefdom! And yet here was someone turning it down!
A glint of surprise flashed in Lu Sheng’s eyes as he stared at Su Yue’er . He remembered that she was the granddaughter of some particular elder in the Sect .
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