I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

"Disciple is a registered disciple of Elder Yu. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to switch and acknowledge Elder Zhang as a master?"

Tian Lin furrowed his brows slightly, not out of hesitation but because he truly did not want to join under Elder Zhang.

Mei Xianfu, standing nearby, was displeased: "Are you looking down on my master?"

Elder Yu was a Divinity Transformation cultivator, while Elder Zhang was at the Nascent Soul early stage—

Frankly speaking, Tian Lin indeed thought Elder Zhang was somewhat lacking.

"Senior Sister Mei misunderstood— I simply feel that even if I were to join under Elder Zhang, I should first get my master's consent."

"Since it's impossible to find or contact your master, I suggested you join under Elder Zhang, so you won't be alone in case of danger. It would also grant you the status of an Inner Sect Disciple with support."

One must admit that Elder Mei's intentions were kind-hearted, even if partly due to considerations for his granddaughter.

"Without my master's consent, I wouldn't join under Elder Zhang for the position of an Inner Sect Disciple, let alone for the position of a True Disciple."

Upon hearing Tian Lin's words, Elder Mei merely frowned slightly without saying anything further.

Mei Xianfu, however, angrily retorted:

"Do you think becoming a True Disciple is as easy as getting cabbages? It's not just the position of a True Disciple, even the position of an Inner Sect Disciple required my grandfather to swallow his pride, and my master to grudgingly agree, so don't be foolish."

Tian Lin cupped his hands in gratitude towards Elder Mei: "Junior is grateful for Elder Mei's kindness, but matters concerning my master leave no room for compromise."

Elder Mei wasn't sure whether Tian Lin truly had a deep master-disciple bond with Elder Yu, or if he was just pretending to be dutiful.

However, he didn't dwell on it excessively. Seeing Tian Lin's firm attitude, he nodded and said:

"Very well, perhaps I have overthought things. Tang Zhi might very well be someone who repays kindness with vengeance after losing his son and wife."

Tian Lin couldn't tell whether Elder Mei's remark was a threat, but he continued: "Although you won't join under Elder Zhang as an Inner Sect Disciple, if you encounter any urgent matters in the future, you can still seek help from Elder Xue and Elder Zhang!"

Though Elder Mei wasn't part of the Wenda Sect, his roots there were not shallow either.

His granddaughter was Elder Zhang's disciple, and with this connection, it was hard for him not to be an ally of Elder Zhang.

The same applied to Elder Xue—

While Elder Xue hadn't taken Mei Xianfu as a disciple, when Elder Mei entrusted his granddaughter to Elder Xue's care, Elder Xue also entrusted his ghost baby to Elder Mei to be taken care of at the Goddess Sect.

So one could say that Elder Xue and Elder Mei were also quite closely related. If Tian Lin and Mei Xianfu had any issues, Elder Xue and Elder Zhang wouldn't stand by idly, considering Elder Mei's influence.

——

The following two days passed without other incidents, with Tian Lin spending all his time recuperating his injuries and ingesting beneficial materials.

His injuries weren't too severe, in terms of life.

However, judging by his severely burned appearance even after two days of recovery, it was clear his injuries couldn't be considered minor.

Luckily, he wasn't the main character of Wan Zhang Peak that day and didn't need to show himself.

He wore a simple robe and a veiled hat, blending into the crowd as he ascended the mountain.

His companions were not the Cui'er sisters, but Ju Yunhai.

Back when Tian Lin was a Class B disciple, he had once taken Mei Xianfu and Ju Yunhai for a task together. At that time, although Ju Yunhai and Mei Xianfu didn't see eye to eye, they weren't outright enemies either.

Because of Tian Lin, it wouldn't be wrong to call them friends.

Ju Yunhai was genuinely happy for Mei Xianfu when she became a True Disciple of the Wenda Sect.

"The world truly is unpredictable; who would have thought I could have a True Disciple as a friend?"

Ju Yunhai was still an Outer Disciple, and Tian Lin's status was humble too.

Compared to the elders and True Disciples attending the ceremony, the two were of low status, so they could only sit at the outer tables.

Fortunately, neither of them cared about face, so sitting at the outer tables, they were quite content.

"I heard, Senior Brother Ju, that you had the strength of an Inner Sect Disciple, but were your position taken by someone else?"

Without lifting the veil, Tian Lin toasted Ju Yunhai before asking.

Ju Yunhai replied, "Yes, indeed. Today's Wenda Sect is no longer the same as it was. The assessment now depends not on strength but on connections."

Tian Lin remarked, "Why not ask Elder Xue to intervene? With Elder Xue's fondness for you, it shouldn't be difficult for him to restore fairness for you."

Though Elder Xue hadn't reached the later stage of Nascent Soul, he was hopeful of doing so.

If not for his strength, he wouldn't have pressured the old Elder Tang to punish his daughter-in-law back then.

Tian Lin remembered Ju Yunhai had good relations with Elder Xue; after all, he was the first person Tian Lin met at Elder Xue's place.

It was Ju Yunhai who brought Tian Lin into the Wenda Sect.

"Let's just forget about it. I can take the test again next year after this opportunity is lost."

Ju Yunhai shook his head, clearly unwilling to ask Elder Xue to stand up for him.

Though Tian Lin was puzzled, seeing Ju Yunhai's reluctance to speak, he chose to say nothing more.

Just then, a sarcastic laugh pierced through: "Senior Fourth Brother Ju, I hear you're familiar with Senior Sister Mei— if so, why are you not sitting inside and instead loitering outside?"

The newcomer was unrecognized by Tian Lin but bore a striking resemblance to Ju Yunhai.

He guessed the newcomer was a family member of Ju, but unfortunately, this Ju family member wasn't very warm to Ju Yunhai.

"Old Seven, I've already given the Inner Sect Disciple position to you. Be content and stop bothering me."

The person seemed hit at his sore spot and snapped: "Now everyone says I took the back door and only became an Inner Sect Disciple because you gave in— tell me, were it you who spread these rumors?"

From his words, he implied he became an Inner Sect Disciple through genuine capability.

"Whether I let you or not, you know well—"

After speaking, Ju Yunhai rose and bowed to Tian Lin: "Junior Brother Tian, I am not feeling well. If you see Senior Sister Mei, let her know I've been here and won't witness her apprenticeship."

Tian Lin was momentarily stunned, but eventually returned the salute, watching Ju Yunhai leave.

Just then, someone approached and sat next to Tian Lin.

"Senior Brother Tian, since we're here to witness the ceremony, you should wait for me too."

The newcomer was Zhou Jin, who, with a bright complexion, greeted him with a smile: "I have yet to congratulate Junior Brother on becoming an Inner Sect Disciple!"

It wasn't long ago that Zhou Jin was stuck in Class C, unable to advance to Class B.

Ju Yunhai, who had the best chance to advance to Class A, was still an Outer Disciple. Yet Zhou Jin, who was less hopeful than Ju Yunhai, became an Inner Sect Disciple—

"Honestly, I got into the Inner Sect through the back door."

Before Tian Lin, Zhou Jin spoke without boasting, instead whispering to Tian Lin: "So, Senior Brother, your congratulations, I'll gladly accept. But in the journey of cultivation ahead, I would need Senior Brother's assistance."

His frankness left Tian Lin with no room to disdain him.