63: Well deserved!

"Li Qi, come with me."

"The Grand Elder wants to see you..."

Li Qi was startled, realizing he had already disturbed the Grand Elder, but he kept a calm expression and said, "Yes."

Wang Huan and Li Qi walked together towards the deeper parts of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

Neither of them spoke. Li Qi's expression was calm, while Wang Huan occasionally looked at Li Qi, his gaze filled with admiration.

Soon, in a secluded courtyard, Li Qi saw a tall man.

"Greetings, Junior Martial Uncle Ji."

Wang Huan stepped forward to greet him, a hint of excitement in his expression: "Junior Martial Uncle, you've finally come out of seclusion."

The man smiled faintly: "It can't be said that I've come out of seclusion; your commotion disturbed me... so I came out early."

Hearing him say that, Wang Huan smiled helplessly, then introduced Li Qi.

"Li Qi, this is Grand Elder Ji Zhizhang of our Pine Crane Longevity Sect. Come and greet him."

Li Qi stepped forward and said respectfully, "Disciple greets Elder Ji."

When he walked around the School, he often heard rumors about this Grand Elder.

It is said that this Grand Elder once followed Ancestral Master Ji Ying of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect and is now the oldest living member of the School.

Ji Zhizhang has reached the True Intent Realm, with a Lifespan of three hundred years. Although he is already over two hundred years old, he looks like a robust middle-aged man at first glance, showing no signs of age, which surprised Li Qi.

As Li Qi observed the Grand Elder, the Grand Elder was also looking at him, and Ji Zhizhang's gaze held a hint of appreciation.

"Excellent, excellent. To have such cultivation at such a young age."

"Not only is he at the Middle Stage of the True Essence Realm, but he has also comprehended Sword Qi transformation, not inferior to that boy Pang Jing."

"Elder, you flatter me."

Only now did Li Qi realize that Sect Head Pang Jing had also comprehended Sword Qi transformation, but no one had ever told him about it.

No wonder Pang Jing wasn't too surprised when he learned that Li Qi had comprehended Sword Qi transformation; it turned out he was also a master in this area.

Ji Zhizhang carefully examined Li Qi's face and asked, "I haven't seen you before... Are you a new Disciple who just joined the School?"

When Li Qi joined the School, the Grand Elder had been in seclusion. Wang Huan and the others hadn't disturbed him. Wang Huan, standing nearby, immediately explained Li Qi's background to Ji Zhizhang and also mentioned Xu Nianyun's whereabouts.

"Hmm?"

"Xu Nianyun's whereabouts were discovered in Chuan?"

"Deliberately creating a tomb... encountered trouble?"

Ji Zhizhang's brows furrowed slightly, then gradually relaxed after a moment.

"No matter. That child Nianyun has always been astute, and I raised her myself. It's not that easy for something to happen to her."

"Since she said she'd return in half a year... then let her be..."

At this point, Ji Zhizhang sighed helplessly.

"That child Nianyun has been spoiled by me. If this trip out results in some setbacks that can help her grow... that would also be a good thing."

Wang Huan, standing nearby, also stepped forward to offer a few words of comfort.

After clarifying Xu Nianyun's situation, Ji Zhizhang looked at Li Qi again: "Li Qi, your talent is astonishing, and to have such a predestined connection to join my Pine Crane Longevity Sect is also the will of heaven."

"Both your parents are no longer with us... From now on, you can consider the Pine Crane Longevity Sect your home."

The Grand Elder thought highly of Li Qi and personally accepted him. Li Qi was also very grateful: "Disciple thanks Elder."

Ji Zhizhang nodded and continued, "As for the upcoming Disciple competition, I don't think you need to participate anymore."

"You are the chief Disciple of this generation."

"I'm sure no one else will have any objections."

Everyone had witnessed the intense battle between Huangfu Ji and Li Qi earlier.

Huangfu Ji had used power beyond his level, overdrawing his body and spirit, unleashing strength far surpassing that of ordinary True Essence Realm cultivators. Even so... he still lost to Li Qi.

Due to overexertion, Huangfu Ji would likely enter a period of weakness afterwards and would need a good period of recuperation.

In contrast, Li Qi, who had even opened the Dragon Gate Seal to the Second Dragon Gate level, was perfectly fine, showing no signs of weakness.

Li Qi's expression was normal, relaxed and natural, indicating that the earlier burst of power had no effect on him.

Compared to Huangfu Ji... the difference was clear!

Ji Zhizhang knew about the Dragon Gate Seal, this secret technique for explosive power. Seeing Li Qi's current state, he was also amazed, marveling at Li Qi's strength and profound foundation.

Hearing the Grand Elder's arrangement, Li Qi did not object: "Disciple will obey Elder's command."

For Li Qi, this Disciple competition was already over. He was the chief Disciple of the Pine Crane Longevity Sect.

When other Disciples saw him, they would all respectfully call him Senior Brother!

After Li Qi and Huangfu Ji left the arena, the battles on the remaining three stages continued. The top ten participants of this competition were also selected, and each of them received 100 School contribution points, all feeling satisfied.

And the Grand Elder's decree was also announced... Li Qi was the chief Disciple of this generation!

No one had any objections.

This title of chief Disciple... was well-deserved!

Recalling Li Qi's astonishing performance on the arena earlier, all the Disciples felt awe and had no complaints.

Ji Zhizhang also looked at Li Qi with a smile.

"Since you have become the chief Disciple of the School... then I also have some good things to give you."