As the Vice Sect Leader, he naturally had the authority to force Shen Han to lower his head.
However, when it comes to apologies, if the heart is unwilling, it’s easy to cause more trouble.
The Vice Sect Leader wanted Shen Han to bow down to Tang Chenyang.
But clearly, Shen Han was not willing.
"How much further?"
The Vice Sect Leader asked indifferently. If there was still some distance, he would choose not to go.
"Just at that courtyard up ahead, they live there."
He pointed to Song Xiaodie’s courtyard.
The two saw the courtyard Shen Han indicated.
That was clearly a small courtyard that only Inner Sect Disciples could lease.
"You brought us here, could it be that the person you wish to recommend is already a disciple of our Five Immortals City?
Or rather, an Inner Sect Disciple?"
The Vice Sect Leader was not just frowning, he was also a bit angry.
Beside him, Elder Sizhi couldn’t help but frown and looked at Shen Han.
"Shen Han, today the Vice Sect Leader is also here, so stop making trouble.
If they are indeed disciples of Five Immortals City and have talent, the sect would have already discovered them.
The identity of a sect disciple is subjected to strict screening standards, not given out casually."
Hearing this, Shen Han did not argue, but simply replied softly:
"But the sect indeed hasn’t discovered their talent..."
Hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader seemed to be amused out of anger.
"The disciple you want to recommend, aren’t they perhaps those who follow you to practice the Old Method?
I truly overthought this, wasting time to come here."
As the Vice Sect Leader spoke, he quickened his pace.
Since he was already at the door, he might as well take a look.
Along the way, he could take this opportunity to reproach everyone, vent some of his inner frustration and displeasure.
Lately, because of Shen Han, a lot of troublesome matters had already arisen.
Sometimes, the Vice Sect Leader wanted to vent his anger.
Upon thinking, he felt it wasn’t entirely Shen Han’s fault.
This matter right now was simply giving him an opportunity to scold someone.
The courtyard gate was already open.
The sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing, upon hearing that the Vice Sect Leader was also coming, made some preparations.
As a few people entered the courtyard, the Vice Sect Leader glanced at the two women, checking their strength as well.
At this age, with this strength...
The two women in front of him weren’t like Shen Han who practiced the Old Method.
Though it wasn’t the worst situation,
the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing were significantly lacking in strength.
Other direct disciples, even those not at the top, were a notch stronger than them in terms of realm.
This demonstrated that the two women’s talent was mediocre.
"Song Xiaodie, Inner Sect Disciple of the Thick Earth Tower, greets the Vice Sect Leader and Elders."
"Song Xiaobing, Outer Sect Disciple of the Thick Earth Tower, greets the Vice Sect Leader and Elders."
Having introduced themselves and greeted the elders, Elder Sizhi frowned upon hearing but nodded nonetheless.
While the Vice Sect Leader showed no reaction at all.
After a pause, he turned to look at Shen Han.
He seemed to want to say something, but swallowed his words.
Then the Vice Sect Leader looked toward Elder Sizhi beside him.
"Sizhi, you now see the impact of a casual act, don’t you?
Bringing Shen Han in as a Direct Disciple disrupted the rules of Five Immortals City.
Later, there will be more and more disciples who think they have outstanding talent and potential.
They’ll clamor loudly, wanting you to raise them to Direct Disciples.
What will you do then?
Explain one by one?"
The Vice Sect Leader spoke calmly, laced with reproach in his words.
"Rules are rules: to become a Direct Disciple, at least one must break the Six Path bondages.
If one doesn’t meet this standard, even the descendants of Sect Elders are not allowed."
While the Vice Sect Leader spoke these words, the eyebrows of the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing were already furrowed.
How could they not discern that the Vice Sect Leader’s words today were clearly targeting Shen Han?
A genius who broke the Eight Path bondages would normally already be extraordinarily arrogant.
But the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing, they had acquired their talent postnatally, so they were more composed.
Moreover, it was due to Shen Han’s recommendation that they were able to remain so composed.
A genius who broke the Eight Path bondages could join any sect they desired.
The Vice Sect Leader’s tone implied he was belittling them.
"Sizhi, what do you think?
Now that you’ve seen them, are you prepared to accept them as Direct Disciples?"
Upon hearing the Vice Sect Leader’s words, Elder Sizhi frowned, slightly bowed to him.
He then looked toward Shen Han and the sisters Song Xiaodie.
"The requirements for Direct Disciples are stringent; perhaps you have unique insights in comprehending Cultivation Techniques.
But as the Vice Sect Leader said, the rules of Five Immortals City are rules.
Shen Han, you need not worry about finding disciples.
We, the Sect Elders and Dean Sixin, can handle it."
After Elder Sizhi finished speaking, he prepared to leave with the Vice Sect Leader.
Elder Sizhi was somewhat disappointed, as he thought the people Shen Han recommended might be exceptional.
After all, although Shen Han didn’t practice the New Method, he indeed had some talent.
Yet the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing, upon inspection, Elder Sizhi found nothing remarkable about them.
Moreover, both of them were disciples of the Thick Earth Tower.
If they truly had talent and potential, they should have already been recommended by the Thick Earth Tower long ago.
Seeing the two of them leave, Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing remained very calm.
Those with true strength and talent don’t care if others look down on them.
In the past, the two sisters might have hoped and wished for some high-ranking member of the sect to take notice of them.
To invest resources in cultivating them.
But now, neither of the sisters cared about that anymore.
If you don’t want to, there are plenty who do.
Shen Han looked at the two, hesitated for a moment, then called out to Elder Sizhi.
"Elder Sizhi, since you’re here today,
why not check the talents of these two."
Hearing this, Elder Sizhi remained silent, but the Vice Sect Leader’s eyes narrowed.
"Shen Han, there are limits to fooling around.
Coming here today, we’ve already wasted a lot of time.
Do you really think that we elders can’t even discern people?
Is it really necessary to personally test the talents of these two juniors?"
The Vice Sect Leader was somewhat impatient, his words tinged with reprimand.
Shen Han paused for a moment, then responded, "Perhaps, it’s necessary..."
Elder Sizhi heard this and quickly calmed the Vice Sect Leader softly.
Then he stepped forward, heading toward the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing.
Elder Sizhi actually understood, given what Shen Han said.
The sisters must have some ability, otherwise, Shen Han wouldn’t have insisted he go.
But, is this ability outstanding enough?
Shen Han was trying to help, but Elder Sizhi still hoped Shen Han wouldn’t get involved in these matters.
"Hold your breath and concentrate, don’t resist as I probe your energy."
Elder Sizhi instructed, then began to check Song Xiaobing’s talent and potential.
It was now mid-summer, the surrounding plants were full of life, green and lush.
As he probed, Elder Sizhi’s face initially wore a frown.
Because of the Vice Sect Leader’s rebuke, he wasn’t in a good mood.
But soon, his frown still remained, but now, there was a hint of puzzlement.
Elder Sizhi clearly found something amiss.
Retracting his hand, he turned his head to look at Song Xiaobing.
Hesitated for a moment, then reached out again, probing further...
As he continued to probe, the confusion on his face gradually turned to astonishment.
Soon, the astonishment grew stronger.
He turned to look at Shen Han, discovering a slight smile on Shen Han’s face.
At this moment, Elder Sizhi finally understood.
Why Shen Han said those words, emphasizing the need to see the talents of the sisters Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing.
The Vice Sect Leader, who was standing at the gate of the courtyard, seeing this scene, also had a hint of surprise in his expression.
"Sizhi, did you find anything unusual?"
As he spoke, the Vice Sect Leader also took a couple of steps forward.
Approaching Song Xiaobing, he reached out, intending to test her talent and potential himself.
Seeing the Vice Sect Leader reach out somewhat rudely, Elder Sizhi quickly grabbed his hand.
"Vice Sect Leader, be careful, don’t hurt the child..."
Previously, Elder Sizhi wouldn’t dare speak to the Vice Sect Leader this way, always addressing him respectfully.
This was basic courtesy.
But today, Elder Sizhi felt he had the right.
Hearing the change in Elder Sizhi’s tone, the Vice Sect Leader vaguely sensed something.
He gently probed Song Xiaobing’s body with his energy.
Soon, he also understood why Elder Sizhi dared to speak to him that way.
"Eight constraints...
She unlocked eight...?"
In the blink of an eye, when he said this, the Vice Sect Leader’s words were somewhat stammering, his speech halting.
Hearing this, Elder Sizhi nodded.
The previous astonishment had now turned to joy.
Looking at Shen Han, his eyes also expressed a sense of gratitude.
A genius who unlocked eight constraints was more important than ten Tang Chenyangs.
"Child, what’s your name?"
"Reporting to the Vice Sect Leader, I am Song Xiaobing, an Outer Sect Disciple of Thick Earth Tower."
"Song Xiaobing, pure and pristine, true to your name."
Hearing the Vice Sect Leader’s words, Shen Han couldn’t help but want to laugh.
It turns out the Vice Sect Leader can also say such flattering words?
"Child, have you always been an Outer Sect Disciple at Thick Earth Tower?"
The Vice Sect Leader was still in a state of shock and joy.
A genius who unlocked eight constraints, serving as an Outer Sect Disciple at Thick Earth Tower.
"Reporting to the Vice Sect Leader, I’ve always been recording and keeping records at the Book Collection Pavilion of Thick Earth Tower, earning a little contribution."
Keeping records at the Book Collection Pavilion...
The Vice Sect Leader understood what position it was, it was the receptionist of the Book Collection Pavilion at Thick Earth Tower.
A genius disciple who unlocked eight constraints, serving as a receptionist.
"I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly, and give you an explanation."
Upon hearing this, Song Xiaobing shook her head.
"Vice Sect Leader, you don’t need to concern yourself with the past. My sister and I only ask that you take care of Senior Brother Shen.
It was thanks to him that my sister and I..."
Hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader turned to look at Shen Han, his face full of embarrassment.
Just moments ago, he had been belittling Shen Han with his words...
Now, it was truly a slap in the face.
He nearly left because of his own stubbornness.
A top genius who unlocked eight constraints could have left Five Immortals City because of his capriciousness as the Vice Sect Leader.

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