Supreme Emptiness-Chapter 746: The Undying Heart of Conversion

He thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly.

How could it be so coincidental that everyone is searching for Jiang Fan?

"Who is the Master of Dharma Seal looking for?"

The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master inquired.

Master Dharma Seal Vajra scanned the room. After pausing slightly on Mu Ying and the others, he said:

"Let’s talk somewhere else."

The one he was looking for was none other than Jiang Fan, the person he missed last time.

Since he had returned to this continent, it was only natural to search again while the opportunity presented itself.

However, doing it discreetly was preferable.

Otherwise, if the Divine Sect of Taicang Continent discovered his updated proselytizing list, they might secretly sabotage his efforts.

The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master nodded slightly.

Clip-clop—

At this moment,

two Spirit Beasts arrived one after another.

It was Xia Chaoge and Liang Feiyan who had arrived.

"Martial Uncle!"

"Junior Brother Jiang."

The two quickly ran over, joy evident on their faces.

Jiang Fan said, "Quick, pay your respects to the Pavilion Master."

Xia Chaoge immediately adjusted her composure and clasped her hands in a respectful gesture toward the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master:

"Xia Chaoge, disciple of the Supreme Sect, greets the Pavilion Master."

Her demeanor was calm and tranquil, neither servile nor overbearing.

Liang Feiyan, however, was visibly excited: "Liang Feiyan, disciple of the Myriad Swords Sect, greets the Pavilion Master."

The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face. freēnovelkiss.com

"You arrived earlier than I anticipated."

"Since that’s the case, let me summon the four Vice Pavilion Masters and the Managers."

He clapped his hands lightly.

From the various halls located throughout the First Layer, movements could immediately be heard.

They were coming.

The Pavilion Master turned toward Master Dharma Seal Vajra and said:

"Allow me to first assign the disciples, and then we can discuss the matter of your search in detail. How does that sound?"

Master Dharma Seal Vajra nodded: "Not an issue."

"I’d also like to see which of the three fateful female benefactors will find their place."

Oh?

The Pavilion Master was surprised.

Master Dharma Seal Vajra held such a high opinion of the three women?

Having heard the stories of Master Dharma Seal Vajra’s role as a Prodigy Evaluator, the Pavilion Master couldn’t help but reconsider.

For him to comment so highly on these three women meant they were truly extraordinary.

Jiang Fan, it seemed, was particularly blessed.

Not only were the three women stunningly beautiful, but they also possessed uncommon fortunes.

The Pavilion Master beckoned with his hand, saying, "All of you, come over here."

"Let me first explain the rules to you."

Immediately, everyone stood with utmost seriousness and stepped forward to face the Pavilion Master.

"In the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, regardless of whether you are a Vice Pavilion Master, a Manager, a Specialist, or a Disciple,"

"there is only one way to acquire resources: through merit."

"Your foremost task upon joining the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is to earn merit."

"In this regard, the disciples of the Nine-Sect should already have experienced the importance of merit during the battles between the human and demon clans."

Jiang Fan and the others nodded slightly.

All their efforts had practically been devoted to the pursuit of merit.

Not only was it arduous, but it was also often accompanied by danger.

Still, the rewards were proportional to the effort given.

This system was the most equitable.

It provided a pathway for those without connections or backgrounds to change their destiny.

Jiang Fan particularly appreciated this method.

The Pavilion Master continued:

"Merit in the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion is primarily divided into two avenues."

"The first involves periodic external missions issued by the Pavilion."

"Much like the Specialists who traverse the Nine-Sect territories, completing various assignments."

The group nodded in understanding.

"The second is our Pavilion’s underground world."

"Exploring unknown regions within it, where merit is awarded based on the danger and discoveries of those areas."

"The underground world is opened only once a month."

"It is the only opportunity to amass significant merit in a short period."

After saying this,

the Pavilion Master added, "Finally, there is the matter of apprenticeship."

"I am aware that among you, some have already been selected in advance to become the disciples of certain senior members of the Pavilion."

"However, it is not guaranteed that you will successfully enter their tutelage."

"If you are exceptional enough, others may vie for you, and according to the Pavilion’s rules, whoever claims you first will determine your master."

"Therefore, be prepared."

Jiang Fan furrowed his brows.

Though he could understand the rationale behind the rule,

it was designed to protect the disciples.

After all, those who joined the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were the most outstanding disciples of the highest caliber.

Being simultaneously sought after by several powerful figures,

choosing one would inevitably upset the others.

Hence, the responsibility was shifted to the powerful figures.

Whoever claimed the disciple first got them, and no one could blame the disciple.

Jiang Fan touched his nose and said, "Vice Pavilion Master You, Vice Pavilion Master Gu."

"You’d better see who’s quicker."

"If I’m not chosen, don’t hold me accountable."

He exhaled lightly.

Both Vice Pavilion Masters had explicitly expressed interest in taking him as a disciple, with no complaints toward him either.

Vice Pavilion Master You Yunzi’s three Copper Coins had protected Jiang Fan twice.

Vice Pavilion Master Gu Huaxi’s Turtle Breath Cloak, even more so, went without saying.

If he truly had to pick one, it would indeed be difficult.

Now, the matter was settled.

He merely had to stand there without taking any action.

Amidst this conversation,

the four Vice Pavilion Masters and over a dozen Managers arrived one after the next.

Many familiar faces were among them.

You Yunzi, Gu Huaxi, and Ye Cangyuan, the three Vice Pavilion Masters, required no mention.

Lin Yuheng, Luo Dongcheng, and Wei Ran, the three Specialists, were also acquaintances.

Curiously, though, there wasn’t a single disciple in sight.

Nangong Xiaoyun, Wu Manyue, Jian Linyuan, Leng Qingzhu—all of them were absent.

The Pavilion Master glanced around and furrowed his brows slightly: "Where is the Yunyang Master?"

"Why hasn’t she arrived?"

At that moment,

a female disciple dressed in black robes adorned with star-and-moon patterns, with a mature figure, hurriedly ran over.

"Pavilion Master, my Master… my Master encountered some trouble in the underground world and cannot return for the time being."

"She instructed me to rush back and recruit disciples on her behalf."

Upon seeing her,

Jiang Fan immediately recognized her.

This getup was unmistakably Shang Shiqiu from Jian Linyuan’s seven-member party.

From her words, Jiang Fan also discerned some intriguing information.

The absence of disciples was due to their current exploration of the underground world.

The Pavilion Master shook his head slightly: "Sending a disciple to oversee recruitment?"

"She’s the only one who treats disciple recruitment so flippantly."

"Alright, you may act on behalf of your Master."

"But be warned, resources are scarce. Later, if you end up with no recruits, don’t blame the Vice Pavilion Masters or the Managers for not accommodating you."

Shang Shiqiu quickly performed a fist-and-palm salute: "No, I won’t."

Still, she, too, felt a simmering frustration within herself.

Perfectly good time that could’ve been spent exploring the underground and earning merit was now wasted on recruitment.

As for failing to recruit anyone…

Her Master clearly didn’t care, so why should she?

If she managed to recruit someone, great. Another Junior Sister or Junior Brother would be nice; if not, it was no big deal.

Thinking as such,

she began sizing up the new batch of disciples.

Her gaze immediately landed on Jiang Fan, surrounded by the three women.

Her eyes lit up at once: "Jiang—"

Before she could finish,

Lin Yuheng, not far away, was already grinning ear to ear and greeting them warmly: "You’re finally here!"

At the sound of his voice, Jiang Fan turned to look, smiling as he clasped his hands in salutation.

Lin Yuheng pinched Ruan Qingsu’s waist beside him: "Hurry up and greet him!"

"All dressed up like that—who are you trying to impress, the air?"

Ruan Qingsu let out a soft yelp of pain.

Her expression became flustered as she stepped forward hesitantly and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, long time no see."

Hmm?

Looking at her glamorous appearance, Jiang Fan took a moment to recognize her fully before expressing surprise: "It seems the adage is true—absence makes the heart grow fonder."

"Senior Sister Ruan, your beauty surpasses any memory I have of you."

Ruan Qingsu’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she said shyly, "Junior Brother, your Senior Sister has waited a long time for you."

"Please, make sure to join my Master’s tutelage later."

Her half-serious, half-flirtatious remark left everyone wearing odd expressions.

Their gazes darted between the two briefly.

Ruan Qingsu, her face a burning shade of red, retreated behind Lin Yuheng and murmured softly:

"Master, your disciple might as well stop showing their face in public."

Lin Yuheng simply smiled enigmatically.

Those teasing lines had naturally been scripted by her.

It was her way of hinting to the other Managers that Jiang Fan was someone she had her eye on.

She was asking her colleagues for a bit of consideration.

However,

her amusement quickly dissipated.

Gu Huaxi, leaning on her cane, approached and said:

"Manager Lin, if you’re selecting a son-in-law, I have no objections."

"But in recruiting disciples, looks aren’t what matters."

"One should consider one’s own ability—can you handle such a talented new disciple?"