In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 68 The Confidence of Arrogance

The next day.

Just as Gu Shaoan swallowed the last bite of meat bun mixed with rice porridge, Abbess Juejue stepped into the room.

"Uncle Master!"

Upon seeing Abbess Wujue, Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, who was clearing away dishes nearby, immediately bowed.

Facing Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, Abbess Juejue's face showed a rare touch of friendliness.

Especially when her gaze fell on Gu Shaoan, she felt her eyes light up, and her mood improved considerably early in the morning.

I couldn't help but feel a little envious of Extinction.

Having such a disciple makes one feel refreshed and relaxed every morning just by seeing him.

Unlike the disciples I took in, they were all blockheads, and just looking at them made me angry.

Collecting her thoughts, Abbess Wujue spoke up: "The young girl surnamed Yang has woken up. My senior sister asked me to inform you so that you can go and take her pulse, and also let that young girl surnamed Yang meet you, her savior."

Upon learning the purpose of Abbess Insulation's visit, Gu Shaoan immediately nodded and followed Abbess Insulation with Zhou Zhiruo towards the room where Yang Tie and Yang Yan were.

As they walked, Zhou Zhiruo realized that the group was heading in the wrong direction.

It was only because the Abbess of Insulation and the others were in a superior room.

The inn opened its doors to guests, naturally for profit.

Since the purpose was to make a profit, the rooms in the inn naturally had different grades.

A superior room costs one tael of silver per day.

A medium-sized room costs fifty coins per day.

A lower-class room costs no more than ten coins a day.

Zhou Zhiruo remembered that when Yang Tie entered the inn yesterday, he only asked the waiter for a lower-class room.

Gu Shaoan, however, remained calm and showed no surprise.

Taking in the expressions of Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, Abbess Wujue seemed to become interested.

"Is there a problem with Zhiruo?"

Although Abbess Wujue also had a fiery temper, she was quite straightforward with the disciples of Emei.

As long as they don't make mistakes, they are very easy to talk to.

Therefore, in front of Abbess Wujue, Zhou Zhiruo was less nervous than when facing Miejue, and spoke softly.

"Replying to Martial Uncle, I remember that yesterday, Chief Escort Yang seemed to have requested a lower-class room. However, the lower-class rooms in the inn are not located here, so I am somewhat puzzled."

The nun looked at Gu Shaoan: "And what about you? Aren't you surprised that I led you this way?"

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "How could my martial uncle be wrong in leading the way? Since you've brought us this way, it seems that Chief Escort Yang and Junior Sister Yang Yan have already moved here to stay."

The abbess glanced at Gu Shaoan and said with a smile, "You're quite clever."

As she spoke, Abbess Juejue explained, "Senior Sister Juechen has never taken on any disciples all these years. Since Yang Yan has become Senior Sister Juechen's first disciple, Senior Sister will naturally cherish and protect her."

"After you and Zhiruo returned to the room, you saw that the inferior room could barely fit a bed and a table, and it was cramped and small, so you had someone change you to an superior room so that you could rest properly."

Zhou Zhiruo asked with a puzzled look, "Why is Head Escort Yang, who runs an escort agency, so strapped for cash?" The Abbess Juejue shook her head and said, "According to the disciple I sent to gather information yesterday, in the two days since Yang Yan went missing, Head Escort Yang has asked many people to inquire about her whereabouts. He has gone to the government, and even to the positions of assistants to Wudang disciples. He has also hired many people from all walks of life in the city to help him gather information. He has spent almost all his money."

Zhou Zhiruo's bewilderment only increased.

"It's only right to pay people to hire them, but someone has gone missing. Yunyang Prefecture is Wudang territory. As a prestigious and righteous sect, shouldn't Wudang disciples help those who have gone missing? Why should it cost money?"

During her six months on Mount Emei, Zhou Zhiruo heard many ordinary people or martial arts figures from within the Emei faction come to her door seeking justice from the Emei.

But I have never heard of the Emei Sect charging these people money.

Faced with Zhou Zhiruo's question, the insulator sighed.

"It is human nature to seek profit and avoid harm. With many disciples in a sect, it is inevitable that there will be some people with bad character who seek profit."

Zhou Zhiruo stared in surprise, her mouth slightly agape. She clearly hadn't expected that such a "worm" would exist within the renowned Wudang Sect.

The nun glanced at her and continued, "Don't be surprised; this kind of thing isn't unique to Wudang. Even we, Emei—"

She paused, her tone tinged with a hint of reminiscence and rare emotion: "In the early years, before Senior Sister Miejue took over as sect leader, there were many disciples like her on Mount Emei."

"At that time, the martial arts world was in chaos, and people in the foothills were suffering greatly. People came to Emei Mountain seeking help in an endless stream. Some disciples who went down the mountain to practice chivalry, or some stewards who stayed behind to receive guests, were also inevitably tainted by worldly habits. When they encountered wealthy people seeking help, they would ask for some 'thank-you gifts' or even take the opportunity to extort them; as for poorer families, although they would not harm them, they would still treat them perfunctorily."

"At that time, Emei's martial arts traditions were still intact, but its tradition of 'upholding justice and saving all living beings' had actually been eroded to the point of collapse by these parasites."

"This situation was exacerbated by the fact that many elders of the sect died on the shores of Taihu Lake in earlier years."

"It was also at this time that the sect leader, along with me, Senior Sister Juechen, and other elders, swiftly and decisively rectified the sect rules. Regardless of whether the offender was a direct disciple or a lay steward, once verified, the punishment ranged from having their martial arts skills revoked and being expelled from the sect to being executed on the spot as a warning to others. Furthermore, an ironclad rule was established that no Emei disciple may ask for any reward when going down the mountain to perform chivalrous deeds. When accepting requests for help, no distinction must be made between the rich and the poor; those who violate this rule are considered to have betrayed the sect."

"It is through nearly ten years of swift and painstaking efforts that Emei has been brought back to the right path and has been restored to its current upright and selfless tradition."

After a slight pause, Abbess Juejue spoke up: "Therefore, even when our sect leader stands before the leaders of equally renowned sects like Shaolin, Wudang, Kunlun, and Huashan, our sect leader and the disciples of Emei always have the confidence to stand tall. The source of that pride is precisely our Emei sect's 'purity' and 'persistence' in upholding the fundamental principles of chivalry."

"In terms of martial arts skills, Senior Sister may still be inferior to some sect leaders, but in terms of sect foundation, Emei may not be inferior to them."

"In terms of upholding righteousness, refusing to accept a penny, and selflessly helping others, our Emei Sect is superior to them."

In the end, the Abbess of Insulation even carried a hint of undisguised arrogance in her tone.

Finally, Abbess Wujue looked at Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo, her tone becoming more stern and solemn.

"You two must also remember that no disciple of Emei shall ever use the name of chivalry to amass ill-gotten gains."

Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo responded seriously, their expressions becoming more earnest.

Looking at the two people in front of her, Abbess Wujue raised her hand and patted Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo on the head respectively, and continued forward.

As if they knew Gu Shaoan and the others were coming, Yang Tie and Yang Yan left their room door open.

But when they reached the door, the insulator still politely knocked on the door to acknowledge them.

"Please come in, nun."

Only after Yang Tie spoke quickly from inside the house did Abbess Jueju lead Gu Shaoan and Zhou Zhiruo across the threshold.

After taking a few steps forward, the group looked up and saw Yang Yan sitting on the bed and Abbess Juechen sitting beside her.

Yang Yan, in particular, raised her eyes the moment she heard the sound.

After lingering briefly on Zhou Zhiruo, his gaze remained fixed on Gu Shaoan.

(End of this chapter)