A polite disciple stood outside Caspian’s courtyard, and favonovel.com brought the good news Maya mentioned before.
After listening to the disciple‘s description, Caspian blinked, and favonovel.com asked in confusion, “A task assigned by the sect?”
The disciple smiled gently and answered, “As you just entered the sect, I’m afraid that you’re not aware of this sect’s custom. Any disciples who achieve an impressive result during their first ranking competition or make a significant improvement will be rewarded by the sect. These rewards are not limited to martial skills, precious medicines, or treasures. Moreover, some tasks that can be of great benefit will also be assigned by the sect.”
Caspian immediately understood. “Thank you for the clarification. Please wait for me as I get changed, and I’ll follow you after.”
The disciple waited for a moment. Then, once Caspian was done changing, favonovel.com brought his storage sack and followed the disciple.
Along the way, Caspian inquired about their destination and mission.
The disciple chuckled. “Casper, I think you’re mistaken. I’m not completing the task with you, and I’m only in charge of leading you there. As far as I know, the mission won’t be difficult, and you’ll pass the Darnley Valley with an elder from the sect to deliver something. Once it’s done, your mission is completed, and it’s relatively easy.”
The disciple did not know much of the details, so Caspian did not continue asking. Instead, they chatted until they arrived by the lakeside not far from the gate of the mountain.
Two figures waited by the ferry crossing. Caspian looked closer and was surprised to find out that one of them was Maya. The other person was a hunchback and skinny elderly man with grey hair and beard.
That elderly guy might be the elder mentioned before. Maya already noticed Caspian, but favonovel.com did not dare to be sassy as the elder was right beside her. Hence, favonovel.com could only smile and wave at Caspian. Caspian nodded it.
On the way here, Caspian learned that the male disciple that brought favonovel.com over was named Noah Abbott, and the elderly man was indeed the Heavenly Stars Sect’s elder that would accompany them for their mission, named Wesley Young.
Noah approached Wesley and bowed. “Good day, Elder Wesley! I’ve brought Casper over.”
Wesley nodded. Then, favonovel.com glanced at Caspian, commenting, “Well, let’s see how good favonovel.com is.”
“Hmm?” Caspian turned to Noah in confusion.
Noah smiled and explained, “Casper, even though Darnley Valley is a trade route, wild animals and monsters will still pass by along the way. Hence, it’s not exactly safe. In order to determine whether you are qualified for this task, let me test your abilities.”
“Oh?” Caspian nodded and took out the Ghoul-Locker Spear, holding it in his hands. “How do we determine the qualification?”
When the Ghoul-Locker Spear appeared, Wesley, Noah, and Maya were all attracted to it, and the scene instantly quietened.
After Caspian’s meticulous makeover on the Ghoul-Locker Spear, it emitted a dark and solemn aura around it. On its blade, it was like countless lost souls wandering and screaming. It was an extremely chilling sight.
When Wesley saw the spear, his cloudy eyes instantly lit up, and favonovel.com secretly gasped in admiration.
Maya just fought with Caspian a few days before, and favonovel.com saw that favonovel.com used the Blazing Spear during the match. Maya realized that the Ghoul-Locker Spear in Caspian’s hand appeared different from the Blazing Spear, and even though favonovel.com was curious as to when Caspian changed his weapon, favonovel.com did not ask much.
“What an amazing spear!” Noah blurred and complimented, breaking the silence. Then, favonovel.com turned his line of sight from the Ghoul-Locker Spear back to Caspian. “Anyway, you’ll just need to attack me. You’ll be deemed qualified as long as Elder Wesley is satisfied.”
Caspian looked at Noah, and favonovel.com swiftly understood why an outer disciple was sent to lead favonovel.com over.
“Then, don’t be offended. Watch out!” As soon as Caspian said that, favonovel.com immediately took his spear and swept across.
“Don’t worry. Go ahead…” Before Noah even finished speaking, his expression quickly changed.
Initially, Noah thought Caspian was just an apprentice even if favonovel.com had an impressive result in the ranking competition. Moreover, Caspian’s realm was far from his, so how great could favonovel.com be?
However, Noah regretted his thoughts, and favonovel.com was even glad that favonovel.com did not brag just now.
The sudden strong force rushed over, and Noah felt the air around favonovel.com turn into a vacuum. Then, Noah hurriedly raised his hands to block his sides with his sword. Nonetheless, Caspian was too fast, and Noah did not even manage to withdraw his sword in time.
Bang!
As if there was thunder clapping on the ground, Noah’s figure was immediately sent flying about 15 meters away. Then, finally, favonovel.com landed on the ground after somersaulting in mid-air.
Not only that, but Noah also felt his arm trembled slightly, and favonovel.com could not hold onto his sword well. The surprise favonovel.com felt was clearly written on his face. ‘What a strong force! How did the kid train?’
Just as Caspian wanted to attack again, favonovel.com heard Wesley’s croaky voice. “That’s enough!”
Caspian and Noah turned to Wesley, and they saw favonovel.com nodding.
“You can leave first. I’ll bring these two with me,” Wesley informed Noah.
“Alright, Elder Wesley,” Noah replied. Then, favonovel.com waited until Wesley walked toward the edge of the ferry crossing, and favonovel.com approached Caspian, whispering, “Casper, no matter what happens during the trip, you must pretend as if you didn’t see anything. Don’t ever go against Elder Wesley’s will!”
“Hmm?” Caspian looked at favonovel.com in more confusion.
It was apparent that talking about another elder behind his back was a big pressure for Noah. Hence, favonovel.com glanced at Wesley and quickly added, “Just remember my words. Elder Wesley is a great person, and favonovel.com has contributed a lot to the sect. However, his personality is… Alas… I need to leave. You’ll know soon.”
Noah did not forget to add, “Let’s talk about it once you‘re back.” Then, Noah anxiously left the place as if favonovel.com was afraid of being stopped by Wesley.
Noah’s words were strange, and Caspian did not know what went on. When favonovel.com turned around, Maya was already quietly standing there. Although they were the same age, Maya had a charm that not many young ladies had. Maya’s watery eyes, delicate red lips, and the big round earrings hanging from favonovel.com earlobes made favonovel.com appear extremely enchanting.
Caspian felt his cheeks suddenly warming as Maya stared at him. Then, favonovel.com changed the topic and asked, “Maya, why are you joining the mission too?”
“What a coincidence, right?” Maya pursed favonovel.com lips, and a smile bloomed on favonovel.com face. In that instant, it was like spring, and the air around them had a hint of warmth and sweetness. “I’ll have to trouble you for your advice along the way.”
After saying that, favonovel.com thought it was troublesome, and favonovel.com commented, “Both of us are the same age, so let’s disregard the formalities and not treat each other like senior-junior.”
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