You, a living person, are telling me I've served in the underworld for ten years?

Chapter 209 The Qingwei Sect Takes the Lead!
After he finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.

They all stared at him expectantly, waiting for his next plan.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the main purpose of my presence at today's press conference of the Qingwei School is precisely this."

"I hereby declare, in my capacity as the leader of the Qingwei Sect, that from this moment forward..."

"We will be accepting disciples widely! Whether you have talent in martial arts or spiritual roots in Taoist arts!"

"Anyone is welcome to register for our test at Qingwei School!"

"As long as you can pass the test, we can teach you how to cultivate!"

After Chen Yang finished speaking, he paused slightly, and then announced: "We will not charge any fees to any students who come to our Qingwei Sect to report for duty."

"However, after you arrive, you must cultivate diligently and not slack off!"

"In addition, you must be of good character. If you are dishonest, we will not take you in."

"If you feel that you have gained some insights into spiritual energy after its revival, or if you are able to control spiritual energy, then come and give it a try at our Qingwei Sect!"

“We will make sure that none of you who come here make a wasted trip.”

After he said those words, the room fell silent.

Even the heavy breathing of people could be heard clearly.

This news is truly shocking.

This means that from now on, the Qingwei School will begin to recruit disciples widely.

Compared to other sects and families, the Qingwei Sect has set a precedent in this regard.

When others enter, they have to go through layers of screening, and some even need to be introduced by acquaintances.

But for them, this is a completely open door.

"Sect Leader Chen, you just said everything is free, is that true? You won't charge me anything later, will you?"

A reporter held a notebook, clearly preparing to take notes.

"Great! If you come, we'll reimburse your round-trip travel expenses!"

"However, everything needs to be backed by receipts!"

Chen Yang nodded, then continued to remind him: "Also, I want to emphasize that we will conduct several rounds of assessments on you. Ultimately, your character, your overall qualities, and your talent will all be recognized by us!"

"If you're here just to coast through or try to gain attention, we'll block you immediately."

"The blacklist I'm talking about isn't just about our Qingwei faction; we're working in conjunction with the Special Administration Bureau. If you have a criminal record with us, it's equivalent to having a criminal record nationwide!"

He wasn't worried about the Qingwei Sect not having enough money; Master Huang and his ilk had made a fortune in the past two years.

For them, money is just a number.

"Sect Leader Chen, how can you guarantee that truly talented individuals will be given important positions here?"

“Other sects have direct lineages and collateral lineages, as well as outer and inner sects.”

"If they actually come, and you let personal relationships and social obligations ruin their chances, wouldn't that be a waste?"

At this moment, a few people stood up and questioned the situation.

"Yes, Longhu Mountain is a prime example. Many people who went there were not given satisfactory arrangements because they weren't part of the inner circle..."

"Yes, the Li family in the past did the same thing, they tricked a lot of business owners, and the result was the same."

"..."

This has led many people to start discussing it.

"Everyone, you can rest assured."

"I guarantee that as long as you are truly talented and hardworking, you will never be overlooked!"

Chen Yang took a sip of mineral water, then straightened the microphone: "Words are no proof; let's see how our reputation fares!"

"Everyone has heard of the falling out between master and apprentice, which was exposed due to various issues."

"Even if I say something incredibly eloquent, none of you will actually believe me, so why not give it a try?"

"The terms I'm offering here are already incredibly generous! It's free, and I'll even teach you real skills."

"If you want enough resources, you'll need to complete tasks, but that's a story for another time!"

"First of all, you need to trust us and give our Qingwei School a try!"

Chen Yang didn't explain much, but instead expressed his feelings to everyone.

Sincerity can move people.

This might not be useful for those who are meticulous about budgeting.

However, neither the Qingwei Sect nor Chen Yang wanted to recruit those who were meticulous and calculating.

"Sect Leader Chen, aren't you afraid of opposition from other families and sects for doing this?"

At this point, someone finally asked the crucial question.

By doing this, they are essentially taking away other people's livelihoods.

"Times have changed. Sticking to the old ways will only lead to being eliminated."

"We just need to do what we're supposed to do."

Chen Yang didn't explain much, just two simple sentences.

Express your thoughts.

"Sect Leader Chen, aren't you worried that people will say you're bullying others?"

"Yes, a few days ago you almost wiped out the Li family, and a few days ago you went to the Wang family."

"With your ruthless methods, people might not dare to say anything to your face, but won't they say you're domineering behind your back?"

"..."

The questions asked by the reporters were very tricky.

They all looked curious.

They won't give up until they've stumped Chen Yang.

"I have never thought about dominating the world."

"I'm just doing my job, including this time when I'm opening my doors to take on apprentices!"

"If you think it's inappropriate, you can follow suit. If you're not convinced, then first look for your own shortcomings."

"Our Qingwei School has always won people over with virtue!"

After they finished asking their questions, Chen Yang spoke slowly and deliberately.

"it is good!"

"Sect Leader! Well done!"

"..."

After he said these words, many of the true people and disciples of the Qingwei Sect applauded and cheered.

For a sect to have such a powerful leader makes everyone feel secure and reliable.

They beat others so badly they didn't dare fight back.

We must also win people over with virtue.

Although it sounds a bit awkward, it proves that they didn't bully anyone.

They won't bully others.

This prompted the reporters below to nod in agreement.

Clearly, they strongly agreed with Chen Yang's words.

"Everyone, please feel free to ask any further questions!"

"Today, I will speak frankly and without reservation at this press conference!"

When Chen Yang saw that the reporters had stopped asking questions, he encouraged them to continue asking him questions.

"Sect Leader Chen, now that these people have arrived, will you truly teach them?"

"Yes, after all, they're not your direct subordinates!"

"..."

Once someone starts asking questions, others follow suit.

Chen Yang smiled again, then looked at the reporters below: "Treat everyone equally, with only one prerequisite: you must be a good person and have sufficient talent!"

"After several rounds of selection, you are the one who will remain."

"Our Qingwei School will definitely teach you well, of course! You also need to work hard yourself! Also! Our teaching is free."

"Therefore, the sect will provide you with the resources you need for cultivation later on, until you are able to obtain them on your own!"

"However, you also need to work hard to complete tasks and accumulate merits to exchange for resources!"

"This way, we can prevent you from becoming caged birds when you go out in the future, without any real combat ability!"

"That's a story for another time! I won't go into details."

This was a long, drawn-out speech.

The reporters listened with great interest.

No one interrupted him.

However, after he finished speaking, many people gradually came to their senses.

"Everyone, if you have any questions, please ask them now!"

"It's been two hours already, and our sect leader, Chen, has already told you our principles!"

"Let me summarize again! That is, our Qingwei Sect is going to start recruiting disciples widely!"

Master Huang kept watching the time.

Two hours later, he stepped forward to remind the reporters.

It was already close to evening.

It's time to adjourn the meeting.

"Are there any age restrictions?" "Yes, are there any restrictions for men and women?"

How can we know if we can give it a try?

"..."

After Master Huang finished speaking, many people began to ask questions.

The reporters' cameras were all pointed at Huang Zhenren.

"Everyone, there are many of these problems that we didn't expect."

"That's great! We, the Qingwei School, will launch an official website right away!"

"We will open the forum at that time!"

"Any questions you have can be asked on the forum!"

"We will provide a unified response on the official website after we have completed the statistics!"

"Please feel free to leave any further questions or comments at that time!"

After being questioned repeatedly by everyone, Chen Yang continued, "We will resolve this matter within the next three days! Just keep an eye on the Qingwei Sect's updates then!"

"Okay, understand!"

"That's no problem!"

"That's great, we can leave comments too!"

"..."

After hearing Chen Yang's final explanation, the reporters...

Even some of the onlookers behind them showed expressions of satisfaction.

"Well then, everyone, that concludes today's press conference!"

"If you have any questions, please be patient!"

"Also, if any of you are interested in becoming our apprentices, then come as soon as possible!"

"Whether you're a good match or not, we'll cover your round-trip travel expenses!"

Chen Yang stood up and clapped his hands, saying, "Thank you to all the reporters and the enthusiastic audience! Everyone has worked hard!"

"it is good!"

"Goodbye, Sect Leader Chen!"

"Let's come back again!"

"..."

After he said those words, the reporters and onlookers began to disperse.

In just over ten minutes, most of the people had already left.

"Master, is that really what you plan to do?"

Wang Xuan looked at Chen Yang and couldn't help but ask.

As a result, he will have more and more competitors.

We still need to work hard.

This sense of crisis put him under pressure.

"Yes, so you can't slack off either. Don't think that just because you can win the championship, you can rest easy."

"Your journey has just begun; there is still much more for you to strive for in the future."

Chen Yang nodded and patted his head: "But don't put too much pressure on yourself! You have two masters, they won't treat you badly."

"Understood, Master. Don't worry, I will definitely work hard!"

Wang Xuan nodded vigorously, then left in a hurry without disturbing Chen Yang any longer.

This time, he did not leave Qingwei Sect directly, but chose to go up the mountain.

Clearly, they are prepared to train hard.

"Sect Leader, shall we make the arrangements now?"

Master Huang also came over and asked.

"Good, especially the official website, we must fix it as soon as possible."

"Don't make any mistakes, hurry up! You absolutely must hurry!"

Chen Yang repeatedly emphasized the need to hurry and asked Huang Zhenren to make the arrangements.

"understand!"

"Then I'll go right now."

Master Huang nodded, then hurriedly left.

"Sect Leader, let's go too!"

"..."

The other real people also came over, bid farewell to Chen Yang, and left.

"Sect Leader, things are settled here. What are your plans?"

Seeing that the matter was over, True Lord Xuanshui came over to inquire about Chen Yang's next steps.

"I'm leaving tomorrow to go to Kyoto."

As Chen Yang walked down the steps, he instructed Xuan Shui Zhenjun, "My disciple is known for his mischievousness, so keep a close eye on him."

"If you don't listen to me, contact me anytime."

"Yes, Master!"

Xuan Shui Zhenjun had originally planned to take him as his disciple.

Now that Chen Yang is asking him to watch over his cultivation, he's more than willing.

"Sect Leader, shall we... hold a banquet tonight to celebrate?"

"Yes, you didn't eat well last time you came."

"We absolutely cannot be hasty this time!"

"..."

The remaining few people came over and made a suggestion to Chen Yang.

"Since everyone is so interested, then it's settled!"

"Go and make preparations. We'll hold it in the square in front of our main hall!"

"This is the perfect time to contact the hotel and come over!"

Let's have a proper meal!

Chen Yang didn't want to embarrass them.

After all, these people will become the backbone of the Qingwei faction in the future.

"Okay, we'll go arrange it right away!"

"Sect Leader, wait a moment!"

"..."

These people were all smiles when he gave the order.

One by one, they rushed off.

Chen Yang smiled and then headed back towards the Qingwei Sect's mountain gate.

I hadn't walked more than a few steps when I received a call. I glanced at it and saw that it was Jiang He calling.

So the call was connected.

"Sect Leader Chen, congratulations."

As soon as the call connected, Jiang He's congratulatory voice came through.

"Minister Jiang, you're too kind!"

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to make the Qingwei Sect stronger."

Chen Yang told the truth.

The Qingwei School, in other words, was also the culmination of my father's hard work back then.

Although he accomplished nothing, he carried on his father's work as a son.

To let the Qingwei School flourish is to bring glory to one's ancestors.

"You've set a good example!"

"In this way, your Qingwei Sect will have the advantage of being the first to recruit experts!"

Jiang He laughed loudly and then said, "Next, just tell me what kind of support you need."

"Our Special Administration Bureau will definitely give you special treatment!"

"By doing this, you are not only attracting heroes from all over the world, but also easing the burden on our Special Administration Bureau!"

"You know, if all these people improve their overall strength, the crime rate will also skyrocket!"

"Being recruited by you will relieve a lot of pressure!"

"Oh? Minister Jiang, I didn't think that far ahead."

In fact, Chen Yang had already thought about this problem.

However, he also needs to flatter the emperor appropriately.

"There are political vetting requirements for us from the Special Administration Bureau to get in."

"Recruiting them will draw criticism! Don't try to be modest with me!"

Jiang He naturally knew what he was thinking.

He finished with a single sentence, then added, "Once this matter is resolved, please come to Kyoto as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)