Chapter 28: Joining the Tang Sect, Vice Sect Master of Tang Sect!
"Senior Sister, that's alright. I can buy it myself."
Ye Chen smiled at Tang Ya but didn't immediately accept.
"Wow, such a bright and sunny boy! I must bring him into the Tang Sect!" Tang Ya's heart nearly melted seeing Ye Chen's smile; her resolve to recruit him strengthened even more.
"Teacher Xiao Ya, that's Ye Chen… he…" Huo Yuhao also noticed Ye Chen, his face twisting with resentment.
So what if he's powerful! Does that give him the right to do whatever he wants? To steal his roommate? He truly despised people who threw their weight around like this.
"Oh, Yuhao, you know Ye Chen? That's perfect! Then giving him a few extra skewers of grilled fish shouldn't be a problem, right~"
Tang Ya carelessly ignored Huo Yuhao's mood. She snatched two freshly cooked fish from his hands and walked straight toward Ye Chen.
She grabbed Ye Chen's hand without a word, shoved the grilled fish into his palm, and dragged him to the back.
"Hey, Senior Sister, what are you doing? I can just buy it," Ye Chen said helplessly but didn't resist, letting her pull him along.
Once they reached a quiet corner, Tang Ya turned and glared at him slightly in mock displeasure. "When a senior sister treats you, you just eat. How can a grown man be so shy?"
"Then, thank you, Senior Sister~"
Ye Chen gave an awkward smile, picking up the fish and taking a bite.
Hmm… decent enough—crisp and flavorful.
He had eaten all kinds of delicacies in his past life. This grilled fish might be the best in this world, but to him, it was still just above average—not enough to make him addicted after one bite.
"So, what do you think? This was grilled by my junior, Yuhao, himself~" Tang Ya said proudly.
"It's great~" Ye Chen praised, then got straight to the point. "Senior Sister, did you want to talk to me about something?"
"Ah~ my clever junior, you saw right through me!" Tang Ya, caught red-handed, wasn't angry at all—if anything, she found Ye Chen even more charming.
She took a deep breath, putting on a serious expression. "I'd like to invite you to join the Tang Sect. What do you say?"
"The Tang Sect? You mean... the same one founded ten thousand years ago by Tang San himself!?"
Ye Chen feigned shock.
"Hehe~ exactly that one! And standing before you right now is its current sect master—Tang Ya!"
"Well? Being personally invited by the sect master herself, don't you feel honored?"
Tang Ya crossed her arms, smiling brightly at him.
"Uh… may I ask, how many members does the Tang Sect currently have?" Ye Chen asked after a short silence—a fatal question.
Tang Ya: …
"Uh… well…" Tang Ya's cheeks flushed as she stammered, "The Tang Sect's hit some rough times lately. Including me… three people…"
"Then if I join, would that make me the Tang Sect's top cultivator?" Ye Chen pressed on.
Tang Ya: …
"Haha… of course! You're incredibly strong. Once you join, you'll be our number one warrior. If you can help revive the Tang Sect, you'll be our greatest hero. Actually, no—once you join, I'll appoint you as Vice Sect Master! You'll gain access to all Tang Sect techniques!" she declared boldly.
Tang Ya went all in at this point. Ye Chen's strength and seemingly upright character made her genuinely like this junior.
But above all, his power was remarkable—stronger even than Bei Bei.
If he joined, reviving the Tang Sect would become so much easier!
As sect master, she also had certain privileges in Shrek and knew from the faculty that Ye Chen was Dean Yan Shaozhe's disciple.
A student personally chosen by the dean had to be trustworthy.
"Uh… let me think about it first..." Ye Chen hesitated briefly, thinking Tang Ya sounded like the leader of some shady organization.
It felt just like someone in his past life saying: 'I'm Emperor Qin Shi Huang. My treasure is buried underground. Just give me ten thousand dollars to unearth it, and I'll restore my empire and make you the Grand Director of the Eastern Depot—with gold, silver, and endless riches!'
In short—not even a dog would believe that.
"Alright, I'll join."
Ye Chen decided instantly.
He might not believe her, but joining a faction for free wasn't a bad deal—especially one as famous as the Tang Sect.
Later, he could bring in Jiang Nannan, Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, and Wang Dong too.
He'd even make a new rule—no male disciples allowed.
And then, one day, he could find an excuse to kick out those useless ones like Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao.
Then the Tang Sect would be all his—a garden of his own...
Hehehe…
"Ah? Junior, you agreed!?"
Tang Ya blinked in confusion.
Even she found her pitch unbelievable—a load of nonsense not worth trusting.
She had expected him to refuse and was already thinking of new ways to persuade him, but Ye Chen just... accepted?
Was he... slow or something?
Tang Ya eyed Ye Chen suspiciously, wondering if she had misjudged him.
"Of course! I've admired Sect Master Tang San since I was little. I grew up listening to his legends. It's an honor to join the Tang Sect!" Ye Chen said earnestly.
"Ah! So that's why! That's wonderful!"
Tang Ya patted her chest in relief.
For a moment, she thought she'd managed to swindle Ye Chen—but no, it turned out he'd been devoted to the Tang Sect all along. Perfect!
When she let Huo Yuhao join, it had just been because of his grilled fish—she didn't care that he was a bit slow or weak, as long as he could cook.
But bringing Ye Chen in was serious business; she truly hoped he'd help restore the Tang Sect's glory.
And she even offered him the precious Vice Sect Master position—something not even Bei Bei had.
Ye Chen was simply too exceptional. Without a prestigious title, he might have refused.
"Alright then, from this moment on, you're officially the Vice Sect Master of the Tang Sect!"
Tang Ya giggled and flipped her hand, pulling out a stack of manuals from her storage soul guide and stuffing them into Ye Chen's hands. "These are the Profound Heaven Skill and other Tang Sect secret arts. As Vice Sect Master, you're entitled to study all techniques and hidden weapons. With your talent, I believe you can master them to perfection!"
Her voice carried deep expectation.
The Tang Sect's arts were powerful but notoriously difficult to train in. Even with Bei Bei's talent, after so long, he had barely scratched the surface.
Hidden weapons were even tougher.
Bei Bei couldn't master them, and she herself was completely hopeless at it.
But with Ye Chen's genius, maybe—just maybe—he could create a miracle.
Rebuilding the glory of the Tang Sect could wait; for now, letting its techniques shine again might be enough to draw others in.
(END CHAPTER)
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